HAZELBURY Bryan are celebrating after winning the Dorset short mat bowls league for the first time in their 13-year history.

The champion team, right, comprises Brian Baker, Keith Honeybun, Barry Whitburn, Alan Banks, Brenda Banks, Gillian Honeybun, Bobbie Whitburn and Lynn Dean.

And captain Baker is looking forward to building on the success in the future.

He said: “This is a fantastic achievement for a small club but we are desperately in need of new members to help take the club forward.

“We are a social club who meet in the village hall and new members from novices to seasoned bowlers will receive a warm welcome.

“Beside the Dorset league, we field teams in four other local leagues offering plenty of opportunities to play competitively.”

For more information, contact Baker on 01258 817432.

Alternatively, call in at the village hall in Hazelbury Bryan on any Thursday evening from 7.30pm.