NEIGHBOURING bowls clubs are celebrating success.

Ferryhill's Dean Bank Veterans, of Dean Bank Park, scooped the annual South Durham knockout trophy and Mainsforth Bowls Club won the Durham and District second Division.

Mainsforth enjoyed further glory when Bill Maddison became the first player in the club's history to reach the all-England singles finals, and members Dave Jones and John Taylor competed in the final of the South-West Durham pairs.

Anyone interested in joining Mainsforth Bowls Club can call Dave Jones on 07901 536388, or for Dean Bank contact Jim Trotter on (01740) 652650.