OPENING matches in the Ladies Summer League organised by Bretforton and staged at Evesham High School start next Tuesday evening from 7pm.

Eight teams will be taking part on Tuesday and Thursday nights over the next seven weeks in this annual pipe opener to the new season.

Fixtures for Tuesday: Blockley v Shipston (7), Bretforton v Badsey (8.30). Thursday: Stratford v Evesham (7). Bretforton Extras v Droitwich (8.30).

Bretforton Sports Club's hockey and football sections stage their end of season dinner and awards presentation night on Saturday night.