DOVERCOURT’S ladies played in the Albert Crabbe county competition, having been given a tough draw against Arclight, who play at Colchester.

They put up a great fight before losing narrowly by just one shot.

Home team: Carol Marshall, Carol Sutton, Brenda Vernaven and Sandra Hambling. Lost 29-13. Away team: Christine Griggs, Christine Cathles, Val Green and Pam Bloom. Won 25-10. Overall: Dovercourt 38 Arclight 39.