WITNEY Town Bowls Club went down to a single shot defeat against some of the country’s top bowlers at the official opening of their new pavilion at The Leys in Witney.

Work was completed in late 2014 to replace an ageing wooden clubhouse, the new building representing a major investment of more than £250,000 funded by grants and loans, as well as donations from members.

Witney held their own against a Bowls England team before losing 113-112.