BOWLS: Those watching the World Championship Bowls on TV, held at Potters, Hopton, from tomorrow may want to try the game themselves.

Dereham Leisure Centre are starting a new year beginners' course on Sunday, January 16, 10am-noon, for four weeks.

Those interested should contact Terry/Yvonne on 01760 440 563 after 6pm to book their place. Equipment supplied.

Due to the bad weather, not many games have been played, but in the National Ladies' Triples, B Wood, A Smith and Y Hunt have progressed to the next round of the Nationals, by beating C Pollington 15-8.

They play at Wymondham Dell on Tuesday in the next round.

In the ladies' O60 pairs, Y Hunt and M Bartholomew were beaten by B Kiddle and P Jarive 15-8.

Three of the Men's F team took part in the last round, and R Rudling came out winner beating P Hunter 14-13. G Swindell was beaten by N Moulton 12-22.