ON A very chilly Saturday afternoon, members of Stoke Fleming Bowling Club met to officially open the green for the coming season.

Club President Chris Sutton put up a very commendable wood to open proceedings for the 106th year, which is an incredible number really.

Alan Mallyon, the Chairman, then asked those gathered, to observe a minute of silence to remember three bowlers who had sadly passed away during the last six months.

Meanwhile, four prospective new bowlers were welcomed to the club with this hopefully a sign of things to come in terms of additions.

It was very enjoyable for all, to get together again and everyone is looking forward to getting some sun on their backs- meeting old and new friends on the green in the season ahead.

Pictured are: Paul Lobb (Captain), Michael Sutton (President) and Alan Mallyon (Chairman).