MARCH Conservative Bowls Club ladies team have finished as runners-up in the prestigious TLH National Top Club competition. The March team, pictured, produced a remarkable performance to reach the final of the annual competition that was contested by no

MARCH Conservative Bowls Club ladies' team have finished as runners-up in the prestigious TLH National Top Club competition.

The March team, pictured, produced a remarkable performance to reach the final of the annual competition that was contested by no fewer than 897 clubs.

The 11-strong team made it to the national finals in Torquay and reached the final after victories over Middlesex and Nottinghamshire in the quarter and semi-finals respectively.

March eventually lost out to tournament winners Buckinghamshire.

Players - singles: Sara Matthews; pairs: Cheryl Salisbury; triples: Jean Liversedge, Viccie Horry, Pauline Ayres; fours: Evelyn Barrett, Carol Hollingsworth, Elizabeth McRae, Pam Mead; reserve: Olive Fisher.