Northants Bowling Federation are victorious in the Eversley Trophy

Northants Bowling Federation completed a hat-trick of wins in the Eversley Trophy - for county executives - at Lincoln IBC on Sunday.

NBF chairman Martyn Dolby played with Andy Cox and Graham Agger while Simon Law combined with Ally McNaughton and Bob Warters.

Playing in a double rink format, scoring points for overall shots and winning rinks, they amassed 19 points, the same as North Cambs but with a better shots difference (22-15).

In the last game they needed maximum points against Humberside and achieved it thanks to a tight measure for second shot on Dolby's rink.

Other counties participating were Lincolnshire, Huntingdonshire, Derbyshire and Norfolk.

Dolby is one of several local players competing in the English Bowling Federation finals which start at Lincoln on Tuesday (April 22-27) when he defends the senior singles.

Olly Jeapes aims to win the Under 25 title again.

Women

Singles: Yvonne Monaghan v North Cambs, second round on the Friday at 5.00pm. Senior singles: Yvonne Monaghan v Hunts or Northumberland, second round on the Friday at 2.30pm. Pairs: Vicky Simpson & Yvonne Monaghan v Notts or Suffolk, second round, on the Friday at 12 noon. Triples: Elizabeth Wallace, Sue Moir, Chris Ford v North Essex, first round on the Wednesday at 12.30pm

Men

Singles: Stephen Harris v Suffolk or Northumberland, second round on the Thursday at 3.30pm; senior singles: Martyn Dolby v Notts or Durham, second round on the Saturday at 2.30pm. Pairs: Brian Martin & Chris Ballard v North Cambs or North Essex, second round on the Friday at 2.30pm. Triples: Paul Dalliday, Simon Law, Tristan Morton v Lincs or Cleveland, second round on the Wednesday at 3.30pm. Mixed pairs: Liz Hext & Tom Newman-Borrett v Northumberland, first round on the Thursday at 12.30pm. Mixed rinks: Paul Dalliday, Rita Downes (sub for Louise Harris), Simon Law v Derbyshire, first round on the Wednesday at 12.30pm.

Kevin Vinter has re-shuffled his team to contest the final of the Lincs Over 60 League against Lincoln A at Boston IBC on Thursday, April 24 (1pm).

Mick Owens has been drafted in to replace the injured Derek King.

Team: Pete Linnell, Peter Burt, Martin Hewitt, Kevin Vinter; Tony Barwell, Don Bruce, Bob Warters, Jeff Pitt; Jeff Bourne, Mick Owens, Mick Linnell, Roger Martin; Dave Heffernan, Pete Smith, Tony Scarr, Trevor Collins. Transport leaves SIBC at 11am prompt.

Stamford Indoor Bowls Club in Exeter Gardens will host an open day for potential bowlers on Sunday, May 4, from 10am to 4pm.

Indoor bowls is a sport for all ages, abilities and disabilities and coaches and experienced players will be on hand to encourage newcomers with all equipment provided free of charge.

Said a club spokesperson: "According to the NHS, low-impact, moderately intensive exercise like playing bowls can be just as effective as high-impact exercise at lowering the risk of heart disease.

"It is also fun and offers improved fitness, increased coordination and enhances mental well-being."

For further information visit www.stamfordindoorbowls.co.uk