HOCKEY: Droitwich Ladies beat Kidderminster 3-0 in their first league game of the season.

Fine goals were scored by Karen Broughton, Lucy Hine and Susan Williams, with Williams scoring from an aerial ball following a penalty corner.

Droitwich men’s second team’s final pre-season friendly proved to be a big test against a strong Old Silhillian's team, losing 8-1 at home.

Skipper Simon Baines scored his third goal in three games.

He said: “We have a lot of work to do if we are to be successful this year'' added Baines.

“After being relegated last year, our aim is to finish towards the top of the table.”