The ABM Skittles Club was formed in 1964 and is one of the few skittles leagues outside of the hotbed of 9-pin skittles - the West Country. We play most weekday evenings (Monday to Thursday) throughout the year with both a Winter and a Summer league in full swing. We use traditional wooden balls and pins and our players range from 16 to 80 years of age. Although the league is competitive, most players are mainly attracted by the comradery - oh, and the low bar prices! If you are interested in joining us at the Wallingford Sports Park on Hithercroft Road, just pop down and watch a game - you will be made most welcome! Enjoy a drink from the bar. Alternatively, to find out more, email us at abmskittles@gmail.com

A full programme of fixtures this week, with all teams now off the mark in the Winter League. Things started with a whitewash, Maclean Smilers thrashing Alsorts on Monday night. Mark Grainger's 35 top- scored for the week, but Nathan Rickards’ & James Barlow’s 34s helped their side to the first 10-0 of the season. Newcomers had the better of Big 'Uns on Tuesday, with Sunisa Dodd's 32 matched by Nick Cooper for Big 'Uns. Gutter Nutters then beat Living on a Spare in similar fashion, with 33s in this one from Graeme Gillan & Matt Wright. Last year's top two went head to head on Wednesday, and first blood went to runners-up Lads' Night Out as they rolled Last Six over 8-2. Later, newbies Cross Keys and Young & Bald shared the points in a close- fought contest, with Karl Dawson hitting 33 for YAB. Late Knights, holders of the Wooden Spoon last season, started their campaign with a win over Remnants on Thursday - captain Penny Meacham led them to victory with a 33. Finally, the only spare of the week came in the final game, with Peter Abery rolling back the years as he struck a 13, the highest so far. It wasn't enough to win the match though, with Splitz & Giggles recording their first victory against a Best Sellers team who hit 196 last week. Ethan Gibbs smacked 34, matched by Rob Wadsworth for Sellers. Too early to look at the league tables yet, but seven more games coming next week...