DONNINGTON Club returned to winning ways with a convincing 5-1 victory over Vikings A in the Oxford League Premier Division.

Following their 5-1 hammering by Oracle, Donnington stormed home thanks to singles wins from Ian Moquet (4,470), Dennis Atkins (8,990) and Dave Tooke (5,610).

Pairs victories for Jenny Florey and Moquet (7,340), plus Tooke and Atkins (7,860) sealed the result.

All this came after Pete Ewins (4,160) had taken the opening singles for Vikings.

Leaders Oracle recorded another 5-1 success at Vikings B, with Mark Trafford (8,480) and Ian Gordon remaining unbeaten.

In Division 1, West Oxford Democrats moved within one point of leaders Masons with a 5-1 home win over Gladiators Club B.

Terry Green (4,970) Richard Garrett (4,510) John Patey (6,370) and Billy Hill won their singles before the pairs were shared.

Gladiators A won 4-2 against Headington Conservative Club, Keith Gardner the top scorer with 7,600.