The Mote's Kenny George bowling against Hartley Picture: John Westhrop

Hartley Country Club consolidated their position at the top of the Premier Division of the Shepherd Neame Kent League with a 143-run win over The Mote on Saturday.

James Thompson hit 115 as the leaders amassed 297-5 from their 50 overs. In reply, The Mote mustered just 154, Andy Tutt taking 4-34. The defeat pushed the Maidstone side back to the bottom of the table.

Bromley regained second spot, with Chris Harris playing a starring role in his side's six-wicket win over Tunbridge Wells. Harris took 2-25 from his 10 overs as Wells were restricted to 212-7. He then hit 15 fours in a innings of 111, seeing Bromley home with more than five overs to spare.

Lordswood slipped to third spot after losing by 62 runs at Sevenoaks Vine. Ollie Howick (88) top-scored for the home side who were bowled out for 260 in 49 overs. Kevin Jones' innings of 90 for Lordswood proved in vain as the visitors were dismissed for 198.

There were three run outs in Blackheath's all out innings of 163 as Bexley won a mid-table battle by eight wickets - Chris Laas guiding the visitors home by eight wickets.

Centuries from Andy Allon (114) and Steve Hickmott (104 not out) helped Sibton Park to an 87-run win over Bickley Park - a victory which took the Lyminge side off the bottom.

It was an excellent all-round day for opening batsman Allon - he took 5-54 as Bickley Park were dismissed for 217.