Powys Radnor Federation WIs host skittles competition
The event, which took place at the Royal British Legion in Llandrindod Wells, saw 12 teams from different Women's Institutes within the Powys Radnor Federation compete.
The competition was lively, with bowls often heading in unexpected directions.
The team named Beauty and the Beast, made up of Chris Phillips of Rhayader and Mel Ensor of Nantmel, emerged victorious.
In a separate contest to avoid the last place, the team nicknamed Mickey and Minnie Mouse, consisting of Elizabeth Howden of Rhayader and Sheila Weale of Howey, eventually took the honour.
Winners were awarded chocolate medallions, while the last-place team received Skittle sweets.
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