LYME Regis Bowls Club opened their doors to the public for free as the Big Bowls Weekend showcased the sport to a wider audience.

Big Bowls Weekend was a countrywide opportunity for members of the public to find out about the sport of bowls at no cost.

Bowls equipment was provided by local clubs and members volunteered to assist and instruct, without getting too technical, in a relaxed, informal setting. 

The weekend generated at least seven new applications for membership for Lyme Regis and was a very enjoyable and worthwhile day for the club.

Meanwhile, Lyme’s Paul Pomeroy, Barry Rattenbury, Steve Pomeroy and Paul Moffitt have qualified to represent Dorset at Leamington in the County Men's Fours.

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In Championship League action, Lyme Regis claimed a superb 60-45 win over Greenhill.

Rom Hunt, Alan Nabarro, Steve Pomeroy and Paul Pomeroy won 19-14, with Tim Munro, Trevor Allman, Allan Weech and Carl Stephens convincing 24-13 victors.

Simon Dowling, Richard Cridge, Paul Moffitt and Barry Rattenbury narrowly lost 18-17.

Lyme also won in the Ladies League, beating West Moors 41-22.

Ann Allman, Mei-Show Lester, Nicky Driscoll and Pam Weech won 18-13, with Karen Hofen, Judith Moffitt, Lesley Broom, Sue Rowe running out 23-9 victors.

There was also a victory for Lyme in Division Two as Wellworthy were conquered 57-39.

Keith Barnes, Paul Hewson, Roger Legg and John Maslen won 23-12, while Steve White, John Enticott, Barry Driscoll and John Sherring edged a 17-16 success.

John Owen, Mike Applegate, Mick Henegan and Roger Gale completed a clean sweep, winning 17-11.

However, there were three losses for Lyme in the Percy Baker competition as Dorchester B won 46-30, Sherborne squeezed home 34-33 and Bridport triumphed 32-28.

Further bad news came in the Edna Paisley competition as Wellworthy beat Lyme 36-22.

Jan Parsons, Pam Cridge and Mary Haseman lost 19-10 with Chris Pomeroy, Jasmine Bishop and Tricia Boyd suffered a 17-12 defeat.

However, Lyme’s sole friendly of the week yielded a 100-88 win at Sidmouth.

Both clubs won three rinks apiece but Lyme’s victories were more convincing, leading to the 12-point margin.

Karen Hofen, Peter Walker and Jim Moseley lost 19-16 but Crispin Boyle, Rom Hunt and Pauline Knight won 19-9.

Mike Applegate, Avril Sherring and John Maslen lost 14-13 before Steve White, John Sherring and Tim Munro claimed a healthy 23-10 win.

Trevor Allman, Allan Weech and Simon Dowling succeeded 19-13 before Pam Weech, John Owen and Helen Dowling lost 23-10.