The meeting of the top two in Division Six at Beehive Bradford ended with the home side gaining ground on leaders Nettleton.

Beehive made 206 all out with Micky Spong (89), John Sheppard (26) and Andy Goddard (26) top scoring, whilst Ian Sandell took 5-61 in 15 overs, and Andy Cousins 2-57 in 13.

Despite 78 from Ian Witt, Nettleton were restricted to 176-8 in reply with Lee Hamley taking 5-57 in 11 overs and Adrian Day 2-29 in 15.

Chippenham 3rds in third place kept up their challenge following a 54-run home win against Calne 2nds, whose losing run continues.

Chippenham, thanks to Ray Bullen (68), Nathan Robertson (39) and Chris Harris (21) scored 196-8. Dave Matthews with 6-71 in 14 overs the pick of the Calne attack.

Kevin Tose (60) and Charlie Moss (35) then top scored as Calne were bowled out for 142; Steve Merryweather 3-34 in 14 overs and John Whiteman 4-24 in eight.

A fine 117 not out by Richard Holman helped All Cannings to 276-4 at Goatacre 3rds. Other useful contributions coming from Owen Rose (46) and Andy Legge (40 not out).

Goatacre were then hustled out for 58; Gerry Wakefield managed 26 not out as Garry Perrett took 3-22 in five overs and Andy Goodall 5-10 in 10 overs.

Division Five

Marshfield 2nds consolidated their leadership at the top of Division Five with a 39 run win at United Churches. Garry Pullin (42) top scoring in their 172-9.

Rob New took 3-47 in 15 overs, Garry responded with 4-23 in his 15 as Churches were restricted to 133-9.

Purton 2nds missed the chance to take over second place from Nationwide 2nds, who had a free week as they lost at Devizes 3rds.

Purton scored 174-4 with Dave Allen (49), Garry Allen (36) and Andy Diston (30). For Devizes Paul Reese, 1-35 in 12 overs, and Andy Langan, 1-38 in 12, bowled tidy spells.

In their reply, Devizes had to thank Steve Drewett (55), Phil Ashman (27 not out) and Tim Smith (24) for a narrow two wicket win which came with two balls to spare. Joe Dunn, 3-41 in seven overs and Robert Preddy, 1-34 in 15 overs, the pick of the Purton attack. This defeat left Purton level on points with Nationwide but with one win less.

Strugglers Burbage and ER 2nds enjoyed a rare victory at the expense of Buscot Park 2nds. Buscot scored a useful 221-9 thanks to Pete Stone (35) and Tim Manners (61) as Keith Wheeler took 3-21 and Graham Milne 3-35. Keith then scored a useful 31 to help Ashley Rozier (80) and Paul Swatton (43) see Burbage to a narrow one wicket win with five overs remaining.

Division Seven

With leaders Trowbridge 'A' not playing, challengers, Collingbourne 2nds and Cooper-Avon Tyres 2nds had the chance to overtake them. Which they did.

Collingbourne entertained Corsham 4ths and restricted them to 156-8 with Alan Smith (51) and Tony Shardlow (22) top scorers.

Collingbourne then made a disastrous start as they slipped to 11-4, with Corsham's skipper, Steve Hicks, starting with three wicket maidens finally ending with 6-40.

Thanks to Steve Knight (73) and James Allsop (21 not out) Collingbourne recovered to gain the narrowest of wins by one wicket.

At Cooper-Avon, Marshfield 3rds were bowled out for 100; Alan Wills 19, whilst James Button took 4-28 in nine overs and Paul Hunt 3-28 in 15.

With useful contributions from James (21), Paul (21 not out) and Phil Russell (22), Cooper-Avon were able to gain a four wicket success. Martin Lannegan bowling well for the visitors to end with 3-50 in 15 overs.

Potterne 2nds look certain to be relegated as they lost at home to Cherhill 2nds. Nick Raven (47) and Tim Carpenter (23) helped Cherhill to 171-8 as Brendan Baker took 4-54 in 15 overs and Andy Genever 3-58 in 12.

Despite skipper Dave Evans 47, Potterne were then bowled out for 94.

Division Eight

Leaders Biddestone 3rds wobbled again and had to be content with a tied match at lowly Bathford 2nds.

Bathford scored 152-7 with Mike Noel (66) and Darren Sutton (36) as Craig Pepper took 4-17 in six overs.

It was thanks to Mick Hudson (90) and Kevin Mitchell (26) that Biddestone managed 152 before losing their last wicket with the scores level and two balls remaining. Carlos Aguerra taking 3-16 in 5.4 overs.

Chippenham 4ths are back in second place following their visit to fellow challengers Swindon 4ths.

Led by Azad Quershi (58 not out), Chippenham gained a seven wicket win with 13 overs in hand.

Bottom of the table All Cannings 2nds raced to 262-7 at home to United Churches 2nds.

Garry Hargeaves (51) and Julian Reid (93 not out) leading the run spree as John Pazzard took 3-53 in eight overs and Graham Spackman 2-52 in 13.

John then top scored with 29 as Churches were bowled out for 120.

Highworth 2nds' good patch continues as they scored 196-9 at home to Devizes 4ths. Peter Wills (58) and Bobby Groves (38) top scoring.