PREMIER side Gillan’s Bar were forced to come from behind after they were given a scare by newly-promoted Section 2 outfit Berinsfield Community Centre in the ladies’ league.

Nina Chewings and Mel Jones gave the underdogs a 2-0 lead.

But the more experienced home side hit back to lead 4-2 with wins from Lorraine Singleton, Shaz Thompson, Sue Smith and Chris Thompson.

The home side’s 2-1 pairs win increased their margin to 6-3.

The all-Section 1 clash brought together Red Lion and the visiting Florence Park Community Centre B.

The hosts quickly seized control as Carl Gasser, June Rouse and Ali Bateman gave them a 3-0 lead.

The visitors narrowed the gap to 3-2, but Iris Doyle held her nerve to give the Lion a 4-2 advantage.

They went on to win the pairs 2-1 for a 6-3 success.

Section 2’s Folly Bridge Inn A have made a good start to the season and completed a winning double over the Crown Inn with a narrow 5-4 win.

Donnington Community Centre A also got off to a flying start when they visited Gladiators Social Club B.

They came out on top in both the singles and the pairs, eventually running out 6-3 winners.

RESULTS

Ladies’ League Premier & Section 1: Gillan’s Bar 6, Berinsfield CC 3; Red Lion 6, Florence Park CC B 3.

Section 2: Gladiators SC B 3, Donnington CC A 6; Donnington CC C 6, Vikings SC A 3; Cherwell Club 4, Gladiators SC A 4; Crown Inn 4, Folly Bridge Inn 5.

Section 3: Crown House A 4, Nuffield Lounge B 5; Six Bells A 4, Headington RBL 5.

Section 4: Red Lion 5, Crown House B 4; Nuffield Lounge A 5, Catherine Wheel D 4; Democrats Club 5, Cricketers Arms 4; Chequers Inn 3, Masons Arms 6.

Section 5: Folly Bridge Inn 4, Quarry Gate B 5; Headington RBL B 4, Cowley CC A 5; Prince of Wales 6, Six Bells B 3; Catherine Wheel A 5, Nth Oxford CC 4.

Section 6: Cowley CC B 2, Original Swan 7; Golden Ball A 4, Butchers Arms 5; Black Horse 5, Littlemore Rugby Club 4; Headington RBL A 5, Marston RBL A 4. Section 7: Quarry Gate A 6, Catherine Wheel B 3.