ALCESTER were edged out by Romsley and Hunnington in Northfield League Division Three.

A relatively close match provided four victories for each side, but the home team's winners were by the greater margin, giving them a 20 shot overall success.

Alcester’s winning cards came from Ken Harvey (21-16), Dave Hovell (21-19), John Alderson and Jean Bannister (both 21-20).

In the S&W Birmingham Over-60s League Division Seven, Alcester A got the better of Ye Olde Knowle D by 33 shots.

While they did have a losing card for the first time this season, Alcester also boasted five winners, which saw them home to pick up 11 points.

Successful were Ken Harvey, in devastating form at 21-4, Renny Bannister (21-12), Jean Bannister (21-13), Margaret D’Elia (21-14) and Carole Slater (21-20).

In the same Division, Alcester B produced their first win of the season with a 19 shot success at home to West Midland Transport B.

Leading the way for the home side was Red Masterson (21-11), well supported by Christine Anderson, John Williamson and Cedric Robertshaw (all 21-14) to give Alcester 8 points to 2 for the visitors.

Alcester suffered a heavy 57 shot defeat when the A team visited Hockley Heath A in the Yardley Wood League Division One.

In DivisionTwo of the Heart of England League,Alcester A saw off Woodbourne A bv 13 points.

In the over-60s, Alcester A lost to Kings Norton A, while the B side beat Kings B.