MERE have moved to the summit of the Mixed Triples Bowls League after winning their opening five games.

Occupying second place are Sixpenny Handley, while Sherfield English and Alderbury are joint third.

They are closely followed by Downton, who have bounced back from two defeats with three victories on the trot.

Meanwhile, Cranborne spun clear from the basement with a 12-2 win over Salisbury.