Turkeys picked up all the points against Mac Too to reduce the gap to Dominoes by eight points after Dominoes lost again, this time to Men Behaving badly.

Four series over 500 tonight: Richard Lester had the best score 547 (619) with John Bryer next on 522 (576). Harry Hagreaves hit the best game; 207 (240). Tim Hill had the best handicap game, 246 (201 scratch).

The league scratch average improved slightly to 145.8. (Summer league was 146.4)

In a very low scoring week Dominoes picked up another three points on Turkeys and are now 19 points clear with only 4 weeks to go. Turkeys move further ahead of Brothers Grimm in third while the Owls close the gap to third place to only 14 points.

After a week off due to Easter, scores were very low: only two 500 series and no games over 200. Mary Grayson had her best week of the league, improving her high series by 16 to 522 (648 with handicap) and Rose Barton had her first 500 series for some time with 501 (597).

Scott Wilson had a new high series for the league,19 higher at 429 (585) and a new high game 174 (226)

Graham Lewis was succesful with a 1-2-10 while Harry Hargreaves in the same match got the mirror image 1-3-7

The league scratch average fell by only 0.1 to 145.8. (Summer league was 146.4)

Little change at the top of the table; Dominoes and the Turkeys both won although the gap reduced by two points to 16. Fourth place Owls easily beat Brothers Grimm in third to close that gap as well to 22 points.

Another week of high scores. Alan Barton bowled the best scratch series of the league so far, 609 (672) including two games of 212 (233). Martin Cook and the Turkeys dominate the other high score lists - Martin had the fifth best series of the league, 586 (670) which included the best scratch game of the league, 235 (263). Rich Lester had another good series, 566 (638).

Nicola Rye-Holland had new high game and series scores tonight +2 to 193 (232) and +7 to 529 (646)

Mick King dealt with a 3-7-10 split and Lee Georgeson converted a 5-7 split.

The league scratch average remained at 145.9. (Summer league was 146.4)

The three leading teams seem to have the league between them after they opened up a 30 point gap to fourth place. The gap between first and third is also the smallest it has been for many weeks. Dominoes continue to struggle with their form and lost 4-8 to Duo tonight while Turkeys and Brothers Grimm both won. The Brothers were fortunate to beat Glitter Girls 12-0 to close the gap to second place to just one point.

A high scoring week tonight: nine 500+ scratch series and five 200+ games. Brian Grayson had his best series for some time with 573 (681 with handicap) including a 215 (251) game. Merv Farrow was close behind with 567 (672) and he had the best game of the night; 222 (257)

Tim Hill improved his high series by three to 512 (647) while Mick Freeborn finally got through the 500 level with 502 (609). Dougie McCall had a new high game and high series for the league and hit a 400 series for the first time. Liz Lake had a new high game, 11 higher at 190 (234) and well done to Susi Cousins who had a new personal best game 171 (237).

Mick King dealt with a 3-7-10 split and Lee Georgeson converted a 5-7 split.

The league scratch average jumped by 0.3 to 145.9. (Summer league was 146.4)

The Dominoes recovered enough good form to beat Pretty in Pink by 12-0 tonight and extend their lead over second place Turkeys to 22 points. Turkeys beat third place Brothers Grimm quite easily to open up a five point gap. New fourth place Hit & Miss are a further 20 points behind.

Only two 500 scratch series tonight and one 200 game. John Bryer was top scorer with 537 (591 with handicap) and Rich Lester scored 503 (575). Lee Georgeson had the best handcap series with 602 (497 scratch). Rose Barton scored the best game, 206 (237).

Diane MacFarlane improved her high game for the season by 3 to 178 (223)

Mick Freeborn converted a 2-7-10 split.

The league scratch average fell slightly to 145.6. (Summer league was 146.4)

Dominoes were again below par in their draw with Lightning Strikes and lose another two points to the chasing teams; Turkeys are now 18 points behind with Brothers Grimm another point behind in third. The Owls retain fourth spot, another 20 adrift.

The top three teams provide all of the high scorers tonight: Martin Cook was top scratch scorer with a new high score for the season, 569 (659 with handicap) followed by Steve Emmony on 555 (645) and Alan Barton, 538 (601). Alan had the best scratch game, 212 (233) and Martin had the only other 200+ game, 210 (240).

Dougie McCall and Adam Holland both made improvements on their high game and series scores.

Martin Cook was successful with a 3-7-10 split.

The league scratch average fell to 145.7. (Summer league was 146.4)

An out-of-sorts Dominoes struggled against a rampant(ish) Brothers Grimm tonight and lost some of the buffer between them and Turkeys. The gap between first and second is now 20 points with only one more to third place and another 20 to the Owls in fourth.

Steve Emmony was top scorer with 575 (665 with handicap) including one of only three 200+ games tonight. Merv Farrow improved his high series for the season by 19 to 540 (648). Rich Lester hit the best scratch game, 210 (234)

Mick Freeborn just missed out on his first 500 series of the season with a 499 (616). Julie Pinder also had a new high series; 26 higher at 403 (586) and Carrie Bryer had a new high game, 5 higher at 150 (223)

Nicola Rye-Holland converted a 6-7 split again this week.

The league scratch average improved slightly to 145.8. (Summer league was 146.4)

After winning the first v second match with Turkeys by 12-0, Dominoes move to 28 points ahead and 33 ahead of Brothers Grimm in third. Four chasing teams are now 18 points behind third.

Seven players reached 500 tonight but there were only two 200 games. Richard Lester top scored with 538 (610) which included the league's second best game of the season, 233 (257). John Bryer had another series over 500 - his 13th in a row - with 529 (583). Liz Lake improved her best scratch series by 48 pins to reach 500 for the first time this season (504, 636) and also had a new high game, 9 higher at 179 (223).

Lesley Reeday also scored a new high game, 13 higher at 190 (236)

Nicola Rye-Holland converted a 6-7 split and Gary Wileman got a 3-7. Terry E was left with 7-10 splits in two consecutive frames.

The league scratch average remained at 145.7. (Summer league was 146.4)

Some bizarre results tonight with last week's top five teams all losing. No changes in position except for fifth place Hit & Miss falling to sixth after losing 12-0. Turkeys were also beaten 12-0 and so fall another four points behind Dominoes who only lost 4-8. Brothers Grimm close the gap to Turkeys by four points but they are still 29 points behind Dominoes.

Lee Georgeson was top scorer with an excellent 563 series (674 with handicap, third best of the league so far) including the best game of the night, 222 (259 - also third best of the league). John Bryer and Richard Lester were next best with scratch series of 547 (601) and 546 (621) respectively. Richard hit two of the three 200+ games tonight.

Carrie Bryer improved her best game score by 18 to 145 (220)

Mary Grayson was successful with two big splits; a 4-7-10 and a 3-7 with eight others through the three games that didn't turn out so well..... Nicola Rye-Holland got a 5-10.

The league scratch average fell by 0.1 to 145.7. (Summer league was 146.4)

Dominoes continue their charge to the title with another win tonight but Turkeys are well in touch, now only 12 points adrift after a 12-0 win. Brothers Grimm are still in with a chance but are 17 points behind Turkeys. The Owls in fourth are another 12 behind.

Martin Cook and Harry Hargreaves head most of the high score lists with both hitting new high series for this league and their team scratch series of 1,081 is the best in the league so far. Martin was top scorer with 547 (637 with handicap) with Harry close behind on 534 (633). Martin also had one of only three 200 games tonight; 219 (249) - an improvement of 15 on his best game of the season.

Dougie McCall had his best game of the season, 24 higher at 153 (216) and Scott Wilson improved his high game by 11 to 173 (225)

Steve Emmony dealt with a 5-7 split.

The league scratch average remained at 145.8. (Summer league was 146.4)

No change in the top three tonight: Dominoes took all the points from the Glitter Girls and move further ahead of Turkeys who could only draw. Turkeys lead over Brother Grimm is cut by six to 13 after the Brothers beat Pin Fellers 12-0. The Owls re-take fourth place again from Hit & Miss, six points adrift of third.

Richard Lester regained some form tonight and was top scorer with 562 (643 with handicap) but without a game over 200. In spite of a migraine, Dale Cousins had the only 200 plus game tonight with 201 (228). Mike Davies is also getting back to his normal scores with an improvement of 24 on his high game to 190 (250 - the best this week) and 42 on his high series to 446 (626)

Alan Barton picked up a 6-8-10 split.

The league scratch average fell slightly to 145.8. (Summer league was 146.4)

Dominoes had another difficult week, losing 4-8 to Pin Pals and their lead over Turkeys has closed to eight points with Turkeys beating Pin Fellers 10-2. However, these two have around 20 points between them and the chasing group; Brothers Grimm, Hit & Miss and the Owls.

John Bryer was top scorer by some way tonight with a 569 series (623 with handicap) and the joint best game, 192 (210) with Steve Emmony (222). Nicola Rye-Holland had the best handicap game, 233 (scratch 191 - her best of the season)

Merv Hughes picked up a 6-7-10 split.

The league scratch average was unchanged at 145.9 (Summer league was 146.4)

After a setback last week the Dominoes improve their position at the top of the table with a 10-2 win over Mac Too plus one. Their nearest challengers, Turkeys slipped up against Hit & Miss and only took two points - the gap between first and second is now 14 points. New third place Brothers Grimm made some ground on both of them with a 12-0 win over Duo but they are still 13 points behind.

Terry Emmony was top scorer this week with 547 (664 with handicap) an improvement of 29 on his best series in this league with Rose Barton next on 538 (625) - also an improvement over her previous best this season. Rose also had the best scratch game, 213 (242)

Brothers Grimm, for once, both bowled well tonight (against Duo, who seem to inspire their opposition) and head all of the high score lists: a 1,058 series (1,268) and 392 (462). Several of these scores are close to the best of the league so far.

Nicola Rye-Holland scored her first 500 series tonight - 522 (651) an improvement of 60 over her previous best. Graham Lewis improved his best game of the league by three to 191 (233) with the help of five strikes in a row.

Alan Barton picked up a 5-7 split.

The league scratch average improved by another 0.2 to 145.9 (Summer league was 146.4)

Turkeys moved to within six points of Dominoes as they beat the leaders 10-2. These two remain well clear of the rest - Turkeys are 21 points ahead of new third place Owls who won 10-2 tonight. In a very close match between third and fourth, Brothers Grimm edged Hit & Miss to win 8-4.

John Bryer improved his best of the league high score with his second 600 series, 608 (662 with handicap) including the best scratch game of the night, 223 (241).

Men Behaving Badly, bowling in lane 16, excelled themselves tonight and they dominate the high score lists. Gary had the best handicap series of the night 671 (542 scratch) and Tony was third highest on 659 (494 scratch) including the best handicap game: 252 (197 scratch).
Their handicap team scores for game and series (485 and 1,330) are the best in the league so far.

Brian Grayson and Scott Wilson both had new high games tonight; Brian had his first 200 game (206, 245 with handicap) and Scott hit a 162 game (215).

Diane MacFarlane converted a 5-7-9 split.
John Bryer reports that in the third frame of game two Steve successfully dealt with a 5 pin spare.

With nine 500 series tonight the league scratch average improved by 0.2 to 145.7 (Summer league was 146.4)

After more wins tonight, Dominoes and Turkeys move further ahead of the field. However, Dominoes extend their lead over Turkeys by another two points to 14 with another twenty to new third place Hit & Miss. Last weeks third place, Owls, drop to fifth after a whitewash from Lightning Strikes.

Some good scores tonight in spite of the long lay-off over Christmas. John Bryer hit a 543 (600 with handicap) including a 217 (236) game - one of only two 200 games tonight. Rose Barton celebrated her recent birthday by improving her best scores of the season; a 536 (623) series and a 222 (251) game.

Rose also successfully dealt with a 6-7-10 split and Dale Cousins got a 5-7.

The league scratch average was slightly lower this week - a fall of 0.1 to 145.5 (Summer league was 146.4)

Leaders Dominoes retain the lead after beating Hit & Miss by 8-4 and are now 12 points ahead of Turkeys who drew in their match with Pinpals. Hit & Miss slip two places to fifth and The Owls move up to third, thirteen points behind the Turkeys. Brothers Grimm move up a place to fourth after a 10-2 win over Lightning Strikes.

Steve Emmony had the best series score tonight - 556 (652 with handicap), just two more than Alan Barton. Brian Grayson had new high game and high series scores for the league in hitting a 652 handicap series (532 scratch). Alan also had the best scratch game - 203 (223); the only 200 game tonight.

Gary Wileman had his best series for some time and improved his high game score to 195 (238 - the best of the night)

The league scratch average improved slightly this week by 0.1 to 145.6 (Summer league was 146.4)

Last weeks second place Turkeys, slipped further back after losing 2-10 to Mac Too while Dominoes continue their push for the league title with another win, this time 10-2 against Men Behaving Badly. Turkeys still have a buffer of 18 points to Hit & Miss in third place. None of the top five teams changed position tonight.

Alan Barton and Harry Hargreaves were joint top scorers on a thin night for good scores, both scoring 524. Lee Georgeson (Glitter Girls + 1) had his best series in the league and his first 500 series - an improvement of 29 to 515 (638 with handicap, the best of the night). Harry had the next best handicap series; 620. New Grandad Keith MacFarlane also did well with a 618 handicap series.

Merv Farrow had his first 200 game of this league, 211 (245 -the best tonight). Mike Davies recovered some of his form with a new high game, 160 (202) and series, 404 (593).

Mike Davies converted a 5-7 split. The Pin Pals had many opportunities for glory in making splits, but unfortunately missed them all....

The league scratch average improved this week by 0.3 to 145.5 (Summer league was 146.4)