D1 – Ashfield 1 defeat Gambit 1 in very tight game. Mansfield win decisively over Newark 1.
D2 – Gambit 2 move to 3/3 wins, with defeat of RAB 2.
D3 – Beeston 2 win at Gambit 5. University 2 stand on 3/3 wins, with defeat of Grantham 3. Ashfield 3 hold Nomads 2.
D4 – Nomads 3 achieve draw at West Nottingham 2, despite board default.
D5 – New team Ashfield 5 score first win at RAB 5. Newark 3 win well at Beeston 3. Gambit 7 and Central 2 have fighting draw, with 4 decisive games.
Phil Morgan