The opening rounds of the North Essex Invitational Charity League men’s and ladies’ pairs competitions have been played to decide the games that will take place on finals night.

The two men’s pairs who made it through were Jason Warren and Scott Lucas, from Three Pigeons, and Simon Cook and Mark Hoadley, who are also from Three Pigeons.

The ladies’ pairs making it through were Kerry Rudd and Charly Hutchinson from Tomo’s B and Debbie Webb and Anne Farmer from Tomo’s A.

Steve Hills and Tony Holland both hit 180s in the men’s event while Rudd scored a maximum in the ladies’.