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For those who need it: a full list of every name in Toast of London. Credit here:

Full list of character names from the Toast of London Universe:

Steven Toast

Jane Plough

Ray Purchase

Kenton Schweppes

Ed Hauser Black

Goodhouse

Cliff Promise

Clem Fandango

Kikini Bamalam

Beezuz Fafoon

Susan Random

Jemima Gina

Kika Brite

Acker Herron

Greta Cargo

Royce Coolidge

Mr Fasili

Ellen Toast

Mick Carriage

Howard Bugawitz

Martin Aynuss

Senna Poddington

Ricky Seasack

Derek Sibling

Danny Bear

Portia De Coogan

Thomas Ledger

Strawberry Wrathbone

Lord Fotheringham

Toby Hopkinson-Finch

Blair Toast

Commander Scott Gorham

Russel House

Chris Bread

Roy Highnock

Sookie Houseboat

Brooke Hooberman

Yvonne Wryly

Kate Kahn

Hamilton Meathouse

Poshdong Mingemuncher

Nick Swivney

Wendy Nook

Linda Praise

Warren Organ

Thumper

Lola

Paige

Ruby

Norris Flipjack

Duncan Clench

Bob Fennison

Mr. Cockatip

Ken Suggestion

Penny Traitor

Dennis Thwaits

Betty Pimples

Axel Jacklin

Basil Jet

Parker Pipe

Kerry Hammersnag

Sterling Porridge

Max Gland

Lindy Makehouse

Colin Skittles

Jackie Paper

Honeysuckle

Francis Bacon

Lorna Wynde

Una Length

Rob Continental

Sue Pressure

Peggy Plywood

Scott Chesnut

Penvelope

Rupert Howser Black

Col. Gonville Toast

Clancy Moped

Vic Titball

Pookie Hook

Bob Monkhouse

Larry Muggins

Dennis Fog

Derek Bildings

Shane Fulorgy

Frank Zammer

Ormand Sacker

Varity Map

Bill Purchase

Tony Excalibur

Champion House

Cocker Boo

Michael Prance

Church Weaver

Heathcote Pursuit

Kay Tightneck

Iqbal Achieve

Basil Watchfair

Nan Slack

Peanut Whistle

Dick Weerdly

Sal Commotion

Giuseppe Race

Howard Blackcap

Daz Klondike

Kai

Sola Mirrornek

Sue Pepkins

Neil Doobla-Decca

Des Wigwam

Dr Harold Shitman

Les Tipi

Chris Marquee

Rob Scouthut

Russ Nightlife

Kenny Ethnic

Hercule Razamataz

Ray Sober

Romley Compton

Dwight Difference

Billy Tarzana

Nina Armenian

Edward Fox

Shepherd Jerbîl

Professor Map

Sonny Sam Disco

Weech Beacon

Liberty Jerbil

Ben Egyptian

Jennifyer Madraass

Snorky

Will Willis

Phyllis Willis

Carmen

Richard Chickentoss

Hoop Kaaak

Ms Wisehunt

Mrs Greenflash

Bellender Bojangles

Barney

Hayley

Blondie

Gypsy

Old Timer Bill

Wildcat Lil

Doc Brown

Rusty Halloween

Agent Saucepan

Sorry Johnson

Wallace

Kelsey Perfume

Frank Succession

Tycoon Lancaster

Jesus Bond

August Burdock

Clint Legal

Tony Fabrizio

Hawk Fahrenheit

Mews Frumpty

Frank Forfolk

Chelsea Bladdersby

Oswald Mosley

Kate Lethargy

Fancy Alexander

Dinky Critenbers

Pig Shovely

Billy Stylish

Sir Norman Brocktight

Basil Stillborn

Kimberly Banana

DI Leonard Chaffich

Una Stubbs

Surely Residue

Warren Organ

Hissy Oversight

Ms. Crawshaft

Merrody Ferrybank

Allan Chance

Doug Birka

Martin Shore

Lolly Badcock

Jill Quear

Vigo Typhoon

Danny Laroux

Cool Black

S’en hammerstad

Gerald Selfish

Peter Nose

David Geurring

Haneth khorishi

Baz Ravish

Enty Strepsils

Comma Dora Green

Vaginta Staples

Aalan Aadams

Harvey Motel

Peter Thatchelwaite

Ryslip Tyres Dot Com

Donald Suckling

Stuart Pringle

Susan Bench

Cliff Stalways

Billy Sprayman

Trevor McGuelish

Earnest Gangly

Sydney Shipton

Barry Bouffant

Drayton Curfew

Septum Crowbar

Dick Circus

Liz Pulp

Rob Darby

Vanessa Fence

Vince Kendal

Mac Darby

Sally Joint

Welk Ashby

Maggie Gail

David Hammod

Leo Seer

Kit Blackcheek

Jackie Kak

Howard Tissue

Albert Eichborn

Peter Swaff

Rob Bonnet

Perry Bluehouse

Lee Bacon

Connie Sheik

Cliff Bonanza

Rula Bingo

Oliver Whasson

Watkins Winchester

Warwick Kineer

Ruth Lingum

Adam Haalal

Lionel Harshmaker

Gary the Plumber

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January 20, 2021: Taken (2008)

Well, I know one thing about this movie. He’s gonna find ‘em. And he’s gonna kill ‘em. And also, Luc Besson didn’t direct this movie! Yeah, my bad, he wrote this movie. But, then, he also wrote Leon, so I wasn’t entirely wrong. Anyway, 2008!

I remember this year well. Obama was elected the first Black president of the United States of America; the Olympics took place in Beijing, months after a massive earthquake in Sichuan; the Large Hadron Collider was totally gonna make a black hole; and, of course, the most important news event of that year: Iron Man and The Dark Knight came out.

And of course, the film Taken came out, creating what is arguably the most repeated film meme ever. Or, at the very least, it’s WAY up there. It’s a 12-year old meme at this point, but lemme tell ya: this thing was HUGE in 2008. Not the movie itself, just the meme. And I could lie and tell you that I’m watching this movie because it’s another French action thriller, and it’s fitting, but…

...it’s the meme. It’s 100% the meme, I’m not gonna lie to you guys. So, uh...yeah, Taken, let’s do this. SPOILERS AHEAD!

Recap

Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) is dreaming of his daughter and wife. In the modern day, he brings a birthday gift to his daughter, Kim (Maggie Grace), and his bitter ex-wife Lenore (Famke Janssen), who is married to a very wealthy man, Stuart (Xander Berkeley). Bryan, meanwhile, is a recent and comparatively poor retiree, whose friends come over for a night of drinks.

Retiree from what, you ask? Well, it’s likely the CIA, given that his friends refer to military missions and Langley. They invite him to join security detail for a pop star, Sheerah (Holly Valance), In the process, he saves her from crazed fans, including a knife-wielding assailant. Not sure why that guy wants to LITERALLY STAB HER, but somebody needs to look into that guy!

Out of gratitude, Sheerah gives Bryan some references to give to his daughter, who wants to be a singer, apparently. However, when he sees her and Lenore the next day, all she wants from him is permission to go on a trip to Paris with her friends. When he shows his doubts for her safety, she’s upset, and his wife berates him for...government and military service? I mean, that stuff breaks up marriages, of course, but GODDAMN, Lenore’s bitter about it! Whoof.

Bryan’s definitely being made to be sympathetic, while Lenore’s the opposite of that. And Bryan’s understandably worried about his daughter’s safety, as she’ll be abroad. And we get the idea that Bryan’s a bit of a helicopter parent, but...c’mon! He’s underage daughter is asking to go to Paris with her friends! It’s cause for a parent to be worried, and yet Lenore is like, “She needs to be freeeeeeeeeee!” And that’s made even WORSE by the fact that both of them lie to Bryan, a father who clearly loves his daughter, because she’s actually following U2 on a music tour around Europe!

Which...really? U2? Who the hell can stand that much Bono, for their ENTIRE EUROPEAN TOUR? Anyway, what I’m saying is, Lenore sucks, and I’m not Kim’s biggest fan either. But I get the feeling that, given the one thing I know about this movie...Bryan’s gonna be proven right. So Kim and her friend, Amanda (Katie Cassidy) go to Europe, alone, despite Bryan’s understandable misgivings. 

They IMMEDIATELY get hit on by Peter, a French boy who gives them a ride. He invites them to a party, Amanda accepts for them, and this is OBVIOUSLY A BAD IDEA. That’s even further confirmed by Peter making a mysterious call, telling the other person about the girls’ location. Kim doesn’t call Bryan, as promised, and Amanda is clearly a TERRIBLE influence. Looks like Bryan was completely right to be concerned, if his daughter’s gonna be so irresponsible. Oh, also because they’re about to get kidnapped.

Luckily, Kim had called Bryan just before, after realizing that he had called her, and he guides her through the upcoming kidnapping. With his help, although she gets kidnapped, Bryan is able to figure out that the kidnappers are Albanian, and that one of them is a six-foot tall bearded man with a moon and star tattoo on his right hand DAMN THAT’S OBSERVANT. But still...she’s been Taken.

Someone picks up the phone...and he says the speech.

Had to do it, folks. It’s the most iconic scene in the film. Time for action! Bryan calls a friend with Langley connections, then goes straight to Lenore and Stuart’s place, who find out that BRYAN WAS FUCKING RIGHT GODDAMMIT HOW DO YOU FEEL NOW 

 Having COMPLETELY FUCKED UP, Lenore asks Bryan to get her back safely. They actually figure out that the men who kidnapped her are professional sex-traffickers, who specialize in kidnapping travelling women and putting them in prostitution. But they tend to disappear...within 96 Hours. That’s how long Bryan has to find her, as well as being an alternate title for this film!

The time limit, by the way, is a common construct for the action-thriller. You know, “she has 12 hours to live,” that kind of deal. Thrillers are going to be peppered throughout this year, and there are a few coming up as well, so might as well start with this one, right?

Bryan flies to Paris, then makes his way to the apartment, tracing Kim’s steps up to her kidnapping. He also finds her destroyed phone, alongside an SD card with photos. From this, he gets a blurry look at Peter. I get the feeling that his face isn’t about to look much better. Speaking of, Peter’s playing his old tricks at the airport, and is caught by Bryan. Painfully caught. After Bryan fights off another guy, and chases Peter up a road, Peter also gets caught by karma.

80 hours left. Having exhausted options, Bryan meets an old contact, Jean-Claude (Olivier Rabourdin), who tells him where the Albanians hang out. He hires an Albanian translator, then heads for a prostitute-heavy area. He harrangues a prostitute until her manager comes out, whom he puts a small microphone on. With the translator’s help, he discovers that they’re having “merchandise problems” at a construction site. 

Following a hunch, he makes his way there, and sees several drug-addicted young women in a makeshift brothel. Also there is his daughter’s jacket. The prostitute that has it, however, is not exactly cognitively sound at the moment. So...she’s Taken. By Bryan, who fights his way out of the brothel and construction site, with gunshots, explosions, and car chases along the way.

Bryan brings the girl back to a hotel, where he somehow gets ahold of an IV and medicine, and detoxes her in the room. Which, given the time frame and other factors...seems like a very large risk to take for testimony that, let’s be honest, right not exist. Still, as this is happening, he gets a call from Jean-Claude, asking to meet.

56 hours left. After 7 people dead, a destroyed trailer, and 3 people injured (and probably stolen medicine from a hospital, let’s be honest), Bryan isn’t exactly the best friend of the French government. He escapes police custody and heads back to the hotel, where the girl is cogent enough to remember where she got the jacket: from Kim herself, at the house with the red door on the road of paradise. No, really.

Bryan gets to the house, and poses as Jean-Claude...badly. He apparently passes his bluff check, and takes advantage of a corrupt police system, and makes them give him protection money. Over the course of the conversation, he figures out that one of them is Marco. Which means that he found him. And he said that when he found him…

After that spree is done, he searches the facility and looks for Kim. He doesn’t find her...but he does find Amanda. And sadly, he’s too late for her. Turns out, though, that he didn’t kill Marko (Arben Bajraktaraj), the leader of the group. And of course not! He has some questions.

Bryan tortures Marko using electricity, and he reveals that Kim’s been sold quickly, as she is a virgin. She’s been sold to Patrice Saint-Clair (Gerard Watkins), although Marko doesn’t know where he is. And so, Bryan fulfills his promise, and electrocutes him. He then makes his way to meet Jean-Claude at his home. And, uh...that’s when he crosses a line.

...Um. Bryan shot his wife. And yeah, Jean-Claude’s clearly not on the up-and-up, but he’s not directly complicit in the kidnapping of his daughter. And yeah, he’s in Bryan’s way, but JESUS CHRIST DUDE. He officially loses the moral high-ground here for me, even if his cause is just. Jean-Claude concedes, and Bryan gets the information that he’s looking for and leaves, knocking Jean-Claude out in the process.

Bryan goes to the Saint-Clair residence, where an auction is taking place for various young women. The last of these is, of course, Kim. Having barged into a booth of one of the buyers, he forces him to buy Kim (ew). Unfortunately, he’s caught and chained to a pipe, where Saint-Clair’s henchmen are about to kill him. But, of course...

Bryan escapes and kills Saint-Clair in the process, but not before finding out that Kim’s been Taken to a boat. He obtains a car, and after a length (and seizure-inducing) car chase, gets onto the boat, which is owned by the Sheik, a man of unknown Arabic origin. And yeah, in case you were wondering, this feels very...VERY...wrong. It’s brief, yeah, but...you gave a rich Arabic guy multiple wives obtained through illegal means and made them the main villain? FUCKIN’ OOF BRUV

Anyway, as expected, Bryan kicks the asses of everybody on the boat, and finally rescues Kim, killing the Sheik in the process. The two have a tearful embrace, and Bryan NEVER LETS HER OUT OF HIS SIGHT AGAIN PROBABLY. THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT BONO. THIS IS ALL YOUR GODDAMN FAULT.

Well, Bryan wins the I WAS RIGHT ALL ALONG GODDAMIT award, Kim gets to go home and meet that singer from before, Lenore gives Bryan some consideration as a human being for once, Stuart stepfathers, and that’s Taken! Also, WHERE IN THE HELL ARE AMANDA’S PARENTS, A GIRL IS DEAD

Epilogue soon!

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La Marina Bowls with Chris Bould Monday 08 - 09 - 19 saw the beginning of the Summer Trips. La Marina were at home to San Luis. W2 L2 D1, the points were 7 for and 5 against. Shots were 100 for and 80 against. An excellent result as La Marina got off to quite a poor start but came good. The two winning rinks were Kathy Manning, Roy Hart and John Morgan, 27 - 12; Maureen and Dave Taylor and Mike Stone, 24 - 12. Reg Jackson, Cliff Rawlinson and Dave Hadaway picked up three on the last end to earn a well deserved draw, 16 - 16. The rink of Barbara Forshaw, Dave McGaw and  Maureen Kidd went into the last end 18 - 18, but lost by one shot. All in all not a bad start for La Marina. L M B C wishes all our competitors in the Champion of Champions the best of luck. That’s all folks. SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB REPORT 12.04.19. By Sheila Cammack The Champion of Champions tournament is running from Monday 15th-Sunday 21st  at San Miguel, + Vistabella on Monday & Tuesday; we wish all our players the very best of luck. Monday 8th SL Wellingtons v SM Christians, 10-2, 105 shots-78. Winners: Kath Reid, Neil Morrison, Ian Kenyon 20-14, Colin Jackson, June & Keith Jones 26-18, Pam Lockett, Giuseppe Galelli, Brian Pocock 18-10, Margaret Morrison, Sabrina & Russell Marks 23-14. Thursday 11th v Vistabella Fairways SL Wellingtons; 8-4, 87 shots-68. Winners: Bob White, Ann Holland, Neil Morrison 26-11, Colin Jackson, June & Keith Jones 14-9, Kath Reid, Pam Lockett, Ian Kenyon 17-14. SL Hercules v LM Pilots 80 shots-100, 5-7. Winners: Ros Holmes, Peter Fuller, Brenda Brown 21-15, Ray Watmough, Bill Webb, Derrick Cooper 19-18, Judy Carroll, Mags Haines, Les Bedford 16-16. SL Mosquitoes v ER Buckskins, 8-4, 101 shots-72. Winners: Chris Jackson, Chris Lythe, Sue Ross 23-14, Val Lever, Mary Fromson, Ken Dullaway 25-7, Dennis Jackson, Robert Hicks, Tom Fromson 23-7. Wednesday 10th Winter League: v Quesada, 98shots-87, 8-4. Winners: Irene Everett, Pam Lockett, June & Keith Jones 23-10, Kath Reid, Margaret & Neil Morrison, Ian Kenyon 19-13, Jan Pocock, Barry Edwards, Sabrina & Russell Marks 28-11. San Luis BC would welcome more new members. Anyone who has played against SLBC, whether home or away, will know that we are a friendly, social, club; competitive at all levels, whilst also enjoying our bowling. Despite the recent change agreed at the LLB AGM, that a side will comprise 6 teams, we are still determined and committed to playing 4 squads in both the Monday & Friday leagues. For the coming season it looks as though we will have 2 squads in both Division A and Division C on both days. There will be plenty of games for everyone and opportunities for players of all levels of experience. We have an established open and fair selection policy for all divisions. League entries have to be in by mid-August. If you commit to playing for us by joining on 1st August you will have 13 months membership to 31.8.20. We also have 7 months membership from 1.10.19-30.4.20. Come along & bowl for free on any Sunday morning at 10:00am to try the game….ask at the bar. For further information please contact our Club Captain June Jones – 691 903 773 or Vice-Captain Ian Kenyon – 662 282 103.    We look forward to hearing from you.      San Miguel Bowls Club - Barry Jones On Monday San Miguel Moors were home to Emerald Isle Victors losing 4 - 8 (82 shots for & 89 shots against) the best winning triple were Sue Miller, Don Whitney and Lee Sinclair 24 - 10. San Miguel Christians were away to San Luis Wellingtons losing 2 - 10 (78 shot for & 105 shots against) the best winning triple were Bob Nesbit, Derek Farmer and Dave Champion 22 - 18. On Wednesday the last Winter League game was played with San Miguel at home to La Siesta, where they had a great win 11 - 1 (117 shots to 59). The best winning rink were Don Whitney, Dave Johnson, Gail Willshire and Fred Willshire 28 - 4. A reminder that the Wasps sessions will not take place this Wednesdays, due to the Club hosting the Champion of Champions competition, back to normal next week. For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact the President Stuart Hemmings on 965720461, or the Secretary Gail Willshire on 965020492. Vistabella Bowls sponsored by TV Choice, Venture Fleet & Beniconnect. With Lynne Bishop A quieter week with the lead up to the Champion of Champions competition due to begin on Monday 15th, we wish all our representative good luck, please go along and support your friends. SAL SPITFIRE League Fairways started their campaign this week with two games, the first was at home against Quesada Blenheims where they kicked off with very good result. Our winning rinks..one which was due to the opposition failing to field a full side, the others wins were from the teams of Alan Whitley, Barry Norris & Maggie Furness 19-10. Del Gunning, Neil Burrows & Martin Foulcer 18-10 and Lynne Bishop, StJohn Broadhurst & Eric Bishop 15-13. Shots, VB 75(10) - 57(2) Q Later in the week the Fairways played a rearranged home match against San Luis Wellingtons, the game was very even on most rinks but we only finished with two wins, they were from the teams of Lynne Bishop, Peter Rees & Eric Bishop 18-16 and Lin Watkins, Charlie Watkins & Maggie Furness16-14. Shots, VB 68(4) - 87(8) SL. HARRIER League Greeners played the Hornets at La Siesta and enjoyed another great result, four wins from the teams of Olwyn Ratcliffe, Stuart Allman & Brian Dunn 32-5. Steve Wilson, Sue Jenkins & Sue Wilson 23-14. Stan Dibble, Bert Ewart & Pat Rafferty 20-18. Rosemarie Savage, Ken Savage & Avril Kendal 21-19. Shots, VB 113(10) -73(2) LS. The concluding games in the Vistabella Open was unfortunately rained off. The match Secretary agreed a monetary settlement with all the teams.  Thank you Arthur & Barbara Brown for your hard work. Emerald Isle Bowls Club with Elwyn Morris Dukes played at San Luis Falcons in VCL and were beaten 4-8 aggregate 88-91. Winners were, P Rhodes 21-20, D Gerrard 21-13 Sat saw the Annual Les Mc Cracken Trophy game played. Thanks to all the visiting clubs for taking part again in this competition. The visitors Cup was won by Quesada and the Emerald Isle rink of C Smyth L Freeman R White M Odell won the Shield. Well done all Victors travelled to San Miguel Moors and had a good 8-4 aggregate 89-82 win. M Riley S Watson J Mulloy 24-10, G Shoots M Breen P Coffey 21-16, C Ayling G Odell M Odell 17-14 Vulcans played at home against Greenlands Gladiators and had a fine 10-2 aggregate 93-68, winners were M Willicott D Leeming J Pooley 23-10, C Thomas T Dix P Willicott 25-13, L Freeman B Eldred G Ponsford 17-13, V Cameron H Rhodes P Dix 14-11 Greenlands Bowls Club by Dave Webb The start of the new season saw the Gladiators away to the Emerald Isle Vulcans, a good start was made on all rinks but were unable to maintain the momentum resulting in just the one rink won and four lost. Final score, shots 68 - 93.  points 2 - 10. winning rink - T Powell, D Toozer, skip J Obrien. 21 - 14. In the Harrier Division, the Glosters were at home to Country Bowls Badgers. A good start to the season with an excellent win, final score was, shots 94 - 85. points, 9 - 3. Best winning rink were C Stobbart, R Wattley, skip G Stobbart. 23 = 14. In the winter league we travelled up the AP7 to Bonalba, The wind was making things difficult for all the players but that made the games more interesting. Final scores were, shots 76 - 95. Points, 5 - 7. best winning rink goes to C Rudge, J Hier,L Rudge, skip D Toozer. 16 - 14. This being the final match of the Winter League leaves us in a better position than were in last season so well done everyone especially to the players who filled the breach at short notice. No report next week as its the Champion of champions all week, please support our entrants when you can, it does make a difference. For all inquires please contact Chris Dewar on 698418987, or visit our website..greenlands-bowls.wixsite.com/greenlandsbowlsclub HORADADA BOWLS CLUB by Irene Graham On Monday the summer season started for the South Alicante Hurricane Division under beautiful, warm blue skies.  The Horadada Hawks were at home to La Siesta Wasps.  The match was played in good spirits and enjoyed by all.  Two of the rinks were hard fought throughout with a nail biting finish for the Hawks.  We even had a visit from our regular squirrel who comes to give us his support!  We managed to win on three rinks but the overall shots went to La Siesta.  Our winning rinks were: Janet Jukes, Mark Jukes and Barry Evans 17 – 15 Jenny Davis, John Goddard and Wayne Jackson 21 – 19 Tracey Paffett, Ken Barber and Bryan Eatough 27 – 12 Very well played to these players who managed to come through with the win in the end.  The final result was a draw with 85 shots for to 94 against giving both teams 6 points. The next league match is not until 22 April as the Champion of Champions tournament starts today 15 April.  We wish all of our entrants the very best of luck in all disciplines for this annual event. Horadada offers a warm welcome to new or experienced bowlers, and provides the necessary equipment.  Our roll-up days for this friendly club are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings.  Please contact Fred Trigwell on 659139129 for more information.

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The Semi-Finals and Finals of this competition were held at San Luis Bowls Club from the 8th to 11th September. What a start we had, on Saturday the Semi-Finals of the Men’s Pairs and the Mixed Pairs had to be abandoned half way through the games due to continuos heavy rain. Normal service was resumed on Sunday morning and all four games were completed, in the Men’s Pairs Allen Bowen and Scott Malden of San Luis were too good for Del Gunning and Gary Thorpe of Vistabella as were Brian Harris and Richard Lee of El Rancho who took on the second Vistabella pairing of Martin Foulcer and Arthur Brown. [caption id="attachment_23113" align="aligncenter" width="2448"] Ladies pairs winners[/caption] In the Mixed Pairs the Vistabella pairings suffered a similar fate, Stuart Allman and Maggie Furness went down to Kath Reid and Ian Kenyon of San Luis and Lin and Charlie Watkins were narrowly beaten by Sue Milner and Gary Raby of San Miguel. Sunday afternoon saw the semis of the Ladies Singles and the Mixed Triples. The Ladies Singles guaranteed an improvement in Vistabella’s luck as Maggie Furness played Lin Watkins and won, in the other semi Carol Broomfield of Quesada proved too strong for La Siesta’s Sue Jordan. Both Mixed Trips games were nail biters Kath Reid, Steve Simmons and Ian Kenyon of San Luis beat San Miguel’s Noel Davis, Gail and Fred Willshire by one shot. Ann Marie Stevenson, Drew Gerrard and Colin Lindgren of Emerald Isle did the same to San Luis’ Allen Bowen, Sue Cooper and Scott Malden. [caption id="attachment_23114" align="aligncenter" width="2448"] Mixed Triples winners[/caption] The final Semis were held on Monday morning the Ladies Pairs saw Emerald Isles Mary Whitelock and Ann Marie Stevenson overcome La Siesta’s Irene Laverick and Sue Jordan, while San Miguel’s Gail Willshire and Ann Eagle had a narrow victory over Jan Pocock and Sue Cooper of San Luis. In the Men’s Singles Terry Morgan of Quesada led from the start against San Miguel’s Noel Davis but in the other game the lead see-sawed until the 20th end where San Luis’ Ian Kenyon and Emerald Isles John Rimmer were tied at 19 all only for John to take the game with a two on the final end. The Finals commenced Monday afternoon with the Men’s and Ladies Singles finals. In the Ladies final things were tight to begin with but after nine ends Maggie Furness slowly took control to beat last years champion Carol Broomfield 21 – 9. The Men’s final was much closer the lead swopped a few times and stood at 17 all after 24 ends but John Rimmer then took the next two ends to win by 21 – 17 over Terry Morgan. [caption id="attachment_23115" align="aligncenter" width="1512"] Singles winners[/caption] The final four disciplines were decided on Tuesday. In the Mixed Pairs last years winners Sue Milner and Gary Raby retained their title with a 19 – 11 victory over Kath Reid and Ian Kenyon. Allen Bowen and Scott Malden proved just too strong for Brian Harris and Richard Lee with a 21 – 5 victory but the other two finals went right down to the wire. In the morning Gail Willshire and Ann Eagle produced a 21 – 20 win over Mary Whitelock and Ann Marie Stevenson. The afternoon saw Ann Marie this time partnered by Drew Gerrard and Colin Lindgren suffer a similar fate in the Mixed Triples losing  19 – 20 to Kath Reid, Steve Simmons and Ian Kenyon, a much happier result for Kath and Ian who had lost in the morning. Thanks go to our umpires Jean Cooper (twice), Sue Johnson and Barry Norris and to June and Keith Jones who marked the singles games and to Arthur and Barbara Brown the competition organisers plus our sponsors DeVere Spain.

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Costa Blanca Sth Bowls Roundup 6 July 18

San Miguel Bowls Club – week ending 6th July By Gail Willshire The Moors finished the league with a flourish this week, winning 14:0 away to Horadada Hawks, 148 points to 74. This result meant the team finished the season unbeaten, 32 points ahead of the nearest rivals and with a massive shot difference of 378. The results were as follows: Lynn Greenland, Linda Plaisted & Gary Raby 17:14; Jan Allen, Stuart Hemmings & Dave Greenland 26:12; Gail Willshire, Brian Allen & Fred Willshire 27:15; Tony Sansom, Don Whitney & Mary Dyer 35:6; Bob Nesbitt, Cliff Plaisted & Stuart Denholm 21:10 and Sue Milner, Lee Sinclair & Steve Cantley 22:17. The Christians faced the squad at the top of league, San Luis Wellingtons, hoping to get enough points to avoid relegation. Pat McEwan, Dave Champion & Dave McEwan managed a draw 16:16 against one of the most experenced trips on the Costa Blanca, and were holding the game until the opposition skip drew in with his last wood. Sheila Errington, Sandie Hannah & Brian Errington also managed a draw 15:15 against another very experienced team. The game was nip and tuck, 15:14 going into the final end when the opposition skip again came in for shot with his last wood. Ian hope, Alan Dobie & Mike Douglas finished with another draw 16:16, after having been 10:4 down after 9 ends but picking up a 5 on the 10th, bringing them back into the game. 3 points meant they had to rely on other results to see what would befall them, but this was just enough to keep them safe. San Miguel look forward to having two teams in the top division again next year. The Wasps sessions have come to an end for the summer but will start again on Wednesday 5th September 1:30 for 2:00. €5 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and woods available to borrow. For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact the President Stuart Hemmings on 965720461, or the Secretary Gail Willshire on 965020492. Vistabella Bowls Report With Lynne Bishop The final game of the South Alicante Summer league for the GREENWAYS was played on Monday at home against the Quesada Blenheims, the Blenheims stood  a chance of winning the league but the Greenways team gave them a good fight for points, both sides had three wins but the overall shots swung in favour of the Greenways.  Captain Arthur Brown & vice Maggie Furness had a tough task of keeping over forty available players happy, they did incredibly well and the Greenways eventually finished fourth in the league..hopefully next year we will be able to submit two teams. Winning the points on this occasion were Mike Irwin, Arthur Brown & Peter Whitehall 21-9. Lynne Bishop, Mike Regan & Pat Rafferty 21-10 and Del Gunning, Charlie Watkins & Eric Bishop 20-10. Shots, VB 104(8) - 99(6) Quesada. Congratulations to San Luis the 2018  league Champions..they won every game except for one...the one we won! Thank you to all our Team Captains & Selectors for their hard work..a daunting task at times. Sue Wilson organised a Saturday morning Competition which  ran over eight weeks and was won by Mike Irwin, Mike was neck and neck with his closest contender Frank Barclay, it was so close it was down to a measure on a ditched wood that went in favour of Mike..Congratulations Mike and commiserations to Frank. Thank you Sue for running this. SABA KNOCKOUT. Both Lin Watkins & Maggie Furness have earned themselves a place in the semi finals of the Ladies Singles when they will be playing each other, good luck ladies...one of you will be in the final representing Vistabella! Also Lin & Charlie Watkins are through to the semi final of the mixed pairs. Good luck to all the Vistabella competitors in their next rounds, Arthur Brown & Martin Foulcer. Del Gunning & Gary Thorpe in the men’s pairs. Sandra Burrows & Maggie Furness in the Ladies pairs and Stuart Allman & Maggie Furness in the mixed pairs. That’s me now signing off for the summer...Hasta luego! COUNTRY BOWLS by Geoff Paylor The Country Bowls ‘ Badger’s’ travelled to San Luis on Monday 5th July for the last match of the summer season, and what a match, could it have been any closer with both teams going for second spot.? The morning was very hot as was some of the bowling. The ‘Badger’s’ played well against a very strong team from San Luis with  Brenda Jiggins, John Hassell and John Mallet winning with an amazing score of 36 – 2. ,  Joel Fernandez, Niel West and Phil Warrington with a score of 26 – 14. . 4 points in the bag. The team of Geoff Eggleton, Graham Richardson and Geoff Paylor met a very good trio and a skipper in good form losing 15 – 14. Ben Noke, Derek Jiggins and Andy Bryce played a very close game losing with a score of 12 – 14 on the last end. Craig Dyson in his first role as skip along with Dot Davies and Dave belton, and also Lynne Bryce in her first role as skip with Dean Webb and Dave Smith fought hard but were overcome in the end by the teams from San Luis.. The shot difference near the end was to our advantage and I started to believe we could grab 2nd spot in the league but the final couple of ends turned against us and we lost the shots 102 – 103 and settle for 3rd place which is a fantastic result for Country Bowls. As the out going skipper I would like to thank everyone but especially Andy Bryce, Ben Noke and Phil Warrington without whom we might not have finished the season.  Thank you to you all.  And a final note from Country Bowls committee to say a big thank you to Geoff Paylor for organising the teams. Thank you Geoff for your hard work.  For anymore information on Country Bowls please visit the website www.countrybowlsmurcia.com email grahamandjo7@gmail.com or ring 868183703 Emerald Isle Bowls Club by Elwyn Morris Monday the Victors travelled to Quesada Lancasters and had a great 10-4, aggregate 104-103 win. The winning trips were: S Kavanagh E Morris B Kavanagh 24-11 M Riley Parsons K Jolliffe 20-19, M Whitelock M Veale G Odell  17-16 C Thomas G Shoots M Odell  13-12 The Vulcans played La Siesta Wasps at home and the visitors took the game 8-6, aggregate 99-122, winning trips were A Brown S Watson  Close 24-11  B Doran L Freeman J Mullarkey 25-13, T Capewell C Ayling P Willicott 24-16 Horadada Bowls Club by Irene Graham On Monday of this week we played the last match of the Summer League Hurricane Division at home to San Miguel Moors.  To say it was not a good result for us is a bit tame as we lost on all six rinks and gained zero points.  However, in saying that, San Miguel put out their best players and we were up against it right from the start.  San Miguel played very well and well done to them to top the league.  The final shots were 74 for and 148 against.  Horadada finished up second bottom of the table with 57 points.  If only one team go down then this will be a good finishing result for us given the size of our club.  Well done to all the members who participated in the team and think positive for next season.  Thanks goes to our Team Captain Bill Stanaway for his efforts on the team selection.  It is never an easy job. After the match our spirits were raised with a bit of lunch and a drink at the Asia Restaurant in Pilar de la Horadada.  A good laugh and a natter soon chased away the blues. Horadada offers a warm welcome to new or experienced bowlers, and provides the necessary equipment.  Our roll-up days for this friendly club are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings.  Please contact Fred Trigwell on 659139129 for more information. Quesada Bowls Club Report by Dee Stephenson It’s been a nervous but exciting week for Quesada with the last matches of the season deciding the winners and losers! In the VCL league QBC Tigers finished the season with a fantastic result winning the Division C league by 11 points and confirming their promotion to Division B next season. The Lions were hot on the heels of San Luis Falcons throughout the season but couldn’t quite catch them and finished second in Division A of the VCL league. Great performances from the whole team in all of their games. The newly formed Cheetahs were QBC’s third team in the VCL league. Although finishing in last place in Division C, they put up a creditable performance against other experienced teams whilst managing the additional challenges of a very small squad. The camaraderie and support throughout the team has been a joy and this tenacious and determined team will be back next season to fight again! In the South Alicante Summer League, the Lancasters had a nail-biting match against the Emerald Isle Victors who won 10-4. But the Lancasters came extremely close to reversing the score and remaining in the division as 3 rinks went to the wire, only losing by one shot, including missing the overall shots by only one. Well done to the two winning rinks:  Mel Highland, Peter Farrell, Peter Bradbury, and Colin Highland, Angie Goddard and Steve Gray. The Blenheims also suffered a last minute disappointment following a very tough match against Vistabella Greenways. They needed 11 points from the match to overtake San Luis Wellingtons at the top of the league but it wasn’t to be. Vistabella won the match 8-6 with shots 104-99 which means The Blenheims finished the season in second place. Overall its been a very competitive season, with strong performances and undoubted commitment and tenacity from all of the Quesada members and players. Thanks to the Captains and selectors of the teams for their hard work and to all of the members who have supported as reserves and have given their time as Markers. Quesada Bowls Club is sponsored by Spanish Life Properties https://spanishlifepropertiessl.com/ San Luis Bowls Club Report 06.07.18. The South Alicante leagues have finally been completed; SL Wellingtons and Quesada Blenheims were fighting for top spot but SL Wellingtons finish CHAMPIONS of SPITFIRE DIVISION. South Alicante Summer League: Monday 2nd July SL Wellingtons away v San Miguel Christians, had a really close battle with 3 wins and 3 drawn games! shots 104-86, points 11-3. Well done to all the team: Bob White, Derrick Cooper, Ian Kenyon 18-13, Pam Lockett, June & Keith Jones 16-16, Steve Simmons, Ray Pollock, Scott Malden 24-12, Jan Pocock, Sue Cooper, Brian Pocock 16-16, Irene Everett, William Holtham, Vic Slater 15-14, Margaret Morrison, Sabrina & Russell Marks 15-15. SL Wellingtons finished top with 92 points, and Quesada Blenheims 2nd on 87 points. SL Hercules were contesting 2nd place in the Harrier Division with Country Bowls Badgers and had an excellent but close result home v Country Bowls Badgers, 10-4, shots 103-102. Winners: Dennis Jackson, Ray Watmough, Ralph Jones 14-12, Ros Holmes, Mags Haines, Barry Edwards 15-14, Audrey Ford, Mary Fromson, Charlie Marigold 23-11, Kath Waywell, Mario Cavilla, Bob Bromley 35-3. After a strong fight back, SL Hercules take the runner-up spot with 65 points, behind winners Monte Mar Torro on 71 but ahead of CB Badgers on 61! well done to everyone who played for Hercules. Thursday evening Aussie Pairs: "Kangaroo League" Current positions after 6 games: 1st Wallaroo (capt. Russ M) 9 pts + 24 shots, 2nd Kowari (capt. Roy C) 8 pts + 27 shots, 3rd Wombat (capt. Ian K) 8 pts + 19 shots, 4th Kangaroo (capt. Scott M) 8 pts + 12 shots, 5th Possum (capt. Sab M) 8 pts.+ 2 shots 6th Platypus (capt. Keith J) 8 pts -2 shots. NEW MEMBERS: After a successful 2017/18 season, San Luis BC is looking to enter 4 teams again in both Monday & Friday Leagues for the 2018/19 winter season. We are always looking for new members especially those who are newer to bowls and want to try to start playing, or progress, in the leagues. Ideally anyone who wishes to join San Luis should give their notice of intent BY the end of July as at the beginning of August we will be forming our squads and any late joiners will play where needed. For results etc. Club website: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com For general information about San Luis Club, contact June Jones, Captain: 691903773. Sheila Cammack

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Vistabella Bowls Report With Lynne Bishop

Only one set of results this week as things wind down before the start of the summer leagues. The WINTER LEAGUE team were at home against La Siesta and they were happy with the outcome, four wining rinks on this occasion which was a great improvement on the last couple of weeks. Tony French, Penny Tomkins, Gary & Carol Thorpe 34-4. Lin Watkins, Neil Burrows, Eric Bishop & Peter Whitehall 30-4. Sandra Burrows, Les Barber, Stuart Allman & Brian Dunn 22-14. Lynne Bishop, Charlie Watkins, Barry Norris & Maggie Furness 21-13. Shots, VB 122(10) - 57(2) LS. The Berleen team of Sharron Kirk, Pete Tomkins, Bert Ewart & Jim Harwood won 22-14. Last game next week.

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Bowls Roundup 19 March 18

Emerald Isle Bowls Club by Elwyn Morris On Sunday the Isle had a visiting team from Polton Scotland playing 4 rinks and in a very good game the visitors won all 4 rinks hopefully they will return next year The Emerald Isle hosted a home game on Wed against Vistabella in the winter league and they had a great 12-0 aggregate 100-69, winning rinks were P Coffey J Westall S Westall M Odell 24-10, D Jones M Whitelock J Mulloy J Rimmer 22-13, R White A Brown A M Stevenson D Gerrard 23-18, D Rhodes M Riley M Veale M Stacey 14-12, P Heaney S Johnson D Birkett I Brewster 17-16x3, The Berleen game was won by Emerald Isle 20-11, the rink was C Thomas B Doran M Thomas S Watson The Leprechauns completed the season with an away game at Vistabella where the home took all 3 rinks and the aggregate was 62-37. Well done the Leprechauns for sticking at in a tough league. Greenlands Bowls Club In the winter League we were away to San Miguel. Final score was - total shots for - 49. Against - 128. Points for - 0.  against - 12. We achieved the same result in our Fed Four Match at home to Country Bowls, so final scores were - total shots for - 37.  against - 54. Points for - 0. against - 8 For all enquiries please telephone Haley on 966844399 or visit our website. Horadada Bowls Club by  Barry Evans The last of this years Federated 4’s match was played away at La Siesta. Not a happy result as we went down by 35 shots to 71 and gained no points. However it has been quite a successful competition where we finished 2nd in the league. We have now completed most of our Club competitions and congratulations must go to all finalists, especially the winners who will go on and represent the Club at the Champions of Champions competition in April. The results were, Ladies singles Winner Margaret Odell, Runner-up  Carol Linehan Mens singles Winner John Jukes, Runner-up  Barry Evans Ladies pairs Winners Linda Hier and Carol Linehan Runners-up Judith Simpson and Irene Graham Mens pairs  Winners John Jukes and Wayne Osguthorpe Runners-up Jeff Hier and Barry Evans Mixed pairs Winners Margaret Odell and Ron Odell Runners-up    Irene Graham  and  Peter Davis Triples Winners Irene Graham, Alan Miller and Fred Trigwell Runners-up Linda Hier, Jeff Hier and Barry Evans The only competition left to play to qualify for the C of C is the Rinks which will be played on Wednesday along-side our internal Non-winners final. San Luis Bowls Club Report 16.03.18. Not the best of weeks unfortunately for some results, or weather (with sudden gusts of wind on Sunday, during the club semi-finals, blowing bowls, chairs, debris & mud around). The Federation 4’s leagues have now been completed and just 2 more Winter League matches to come, with a very close finish in prospect. Wednesday 14th Winter League away v Javea Green, a long journey, a hard battle and not the result we had hoped for; 2-10, close shots 78-86. Winners: Shirley Verity, Ray Clarke, Roy Cordell, Russell Marks 24-7. Javea are currently league leaders; with San Luis just 1 point behind. FED 4’s: Condors Tuesday 13th away v Monte Mar Lords, a good result; 6-2 shots 52-48. Winners: Sally Cordell, Mags Haines, Les Bedford, Mike Regan 20-11, Jan Pocock, Bill Webb, Barry Edwards, Brian Pocock 18-15. Congratulations to SAN LUIS CONDORS DIV B WINNERS! Thursday 15th March, Ospreys had a very close match away at San Miguel; 2-6, shots 47-52. Winners on the last end with a perfect draw shot, Margaret Morrison, Pam Lockett, Roy Cordell, Keith Jones 15-14. Bazas BYE. The new summer leagues start in two weeks time: VCL Friday 30th March to 27th June, and South Alicante triples league 9th April to 2nd July. Club championships are nearing completion; Finals Sunday 18th  a.m./ Monday 19th a.m./ Tuesday 20th a.m. Hopefully results and photos next week. Information: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com  or contact June Jones, Captain: 691903773. Sheila Cammack. San Miguel Bowls Club with Pat McEwan San Miguel Bowls Club held their finals for the Club Championships last week,  the winners were as follows:  Ladies Singles, Mary Dyer beat Gail Willshire:  Mens Singles, Frank Scotthern beat Mike Douglas:  Ladies Pairs, Carol Rudge and Mary Dyer beat Jan Allen and Brenda Rees;  Mens Pairs, Brian Miller and Steve Cantley beat Dave Champion and Bob Nesbitt;  Mixed Pairs, Pat McEwan and Steve Cantley beat Brian and Lin Miller;  Mixed Triples, Val & Chris Collier and Stuart Denholm beat Noel Davis, Derek Farmer, Gail Willshire;  Mixed Rinks, Brian Miller, Val & Chris Collier, Lin Miller beat Carol Rudge, Dave Johnson, Steve Cantley, Stuart Denholm. The WINTER LEAGUE had their best result of the season winning 12 nil at home to Greenlands. Brian Miller, Dave Johnson, Mary Dyer, Steve Cantley 35-9;  Carol Rudge, Brian Allen, Stuart Hemmings, Stuart Denholm 18-13; Noel Davis, Linda & Cliff Plaisted. Gary Raby 28-9;  Alan Patterson, Lee Sinclair, Gail & Fred Willshire 21-7; Margaret Patterson, Val & Chris Collier, Lin Miller 26-11.  Shots 128 to 49.  Well played. In the Fed Fours, the APACHES were away against Quesada Leopards, with both teams needing the points to avoid being relegated.  The APACHES needed to win one game, and Quesada needed to win all 3 games.  The APACHES avoided going down by winning the one game needed.  Well done to Jan Allen, Ken Hope, Allan Patterson, Alan Campbell, Well done. WASPS still on Wednesdays, but please note change of time as from 4th April when it will move to 1pm for 1.30 start. For further details on San Miguel Bowls Club, please contact the President, Rosamond Stockwell , telephone 965 32 9778 Vistabella Bowls Report with Lynne Bishop Congratulations to our 2018 club champions, the finals were played in somewhat windy conditions last weekend which weren’t for the faint hearted but our champs didn’t let it faze them...here’s who did what:- Men’s Singles Eric Bishop - finalist Del Gunning. Ladies Singles Lin Watkins - finalist Geraldine Fisher. Men’s Pairs Charlie Watkins & Gary Thorpe - finalist Del Gunning & Barry Norris. Ladies Pairs Lynne Bishop & Maggie Furness - finalists Sue Kemp & Geraldine Fisher. Mixed Pairs Mo & Martin Foulcer - finalists Lin Watkins & Peter Whitehall. Mixed Triples Sharron Kirk, Brian Pointon & Pat Rafferty - finalists Tony French, Gary Thorpe & Carol Thorpe. Mixed Rinks Sue Kemp, Geraldine Fisher, Brian Zelin & Gordon Fisher - finalists Lynne Bishop, Kevin Hardy, Les Barber & Eric Bishop. Thank you to the competition secretary, umpires, markers & spectators. Good luck to our champs in the Champion of Champion competition next month. At our AGM we thanked our outgoing committee and welcomed in our new officers, they are as follows :- President Joaquin Rocomora. Club Captain-David Jenkins. Vice-Captain-Stuart Allman.  Secretary-CarolThorpe. Finance Secretary-Barry Norris. Match Secretary-Arthur Brown. Competition Secretary-Eric Bishop. Membership Secretary-Post Vacant. Social Secretary-Nigel H Williams.  Committee member 1 Maggie Furness, Committee member 2 Gary Thorpe. We wish them a successful term in office. WINTER LEAGUE. A very bad day for the team, playing away at the Emerald Isle they came away with nil pois! Three teams looked good but fell at the last hurdle...maybe everyone needs a break and a lay down to recharge their batteries! The Berleen also lost. Shots V.B 69 (0) - 100(12) E.l. Well done to the Emerald Isle, two more matches to play and as we’re not going to win the league let’s just enjoy...but get a decent result! For the FED 4’s home match v the Emerald Isle it was the Isle that went away with their tails between their legs, well done to the Vikings a good win to end the league. Shots VB 62(8) - 37(0) EI.

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All comers welcome at Vistabella 'Mufti'

Vistabella Bowls Report With Lynne Bishop It was a wet and windy morning for the last of this years S.A.L league matches, the ENTERPRISE LEAGUE Albatrosses were away at MonteMar where they succeeded in winning five rinks. Winning teams were Geraldine Fisher, Stuart Allman & Gordon Fisher 32-11. Lin Watkins, Sandra Burrows & Peter Whitehall 28-12. Neil Burrows, Arthur Brown & Brian Zelin 21-9. Sheila Whitehall, Eric Bishop & Brian Dunn 17-13. Sue Kemp, Charlie Watkins & Maggie Furness 20-19. Shots, VB 132(12) - 88(2) MM. The Drivers were away to the Emerald Isle Titans with wins on two rinks from the teams of Helen Marshall, Mo & Martin Foulcer 19-11 and Pauline Rafferty, Del Gunning & Les Barber 25-22. Shots, VB 88(4) - 121(10) EI. The Eagles match was abandoned and has to be re-arranged. WINTER LEAGUE. The squad were at La Siesta where they had three wins and also a great Berleen win. Winning teams were Lynne Bishop, Charlie Watkins, Arthur Brown & Maggie Furness 25-7. Geraldine Fisher, Martin Foulcer, Carol Thorpe & Gordon Fisher 26-15. Lin Watkins, Les Barber, Peter Whitehall & Eric Bishop 17-16. Shots VB 102(8) - 79(4) L S. Berleen winners were Sharron Kirk, Mo Foulcer, Diane Harwood & Jim Harwood 26-6. Our re-arranged match vs Greenlands was played last Saturday with wins on four rinks from the teams of Kevin Hardy, Sandra Burrows, Stuart Allman & Brian Dunn 27-9. Sue Kemp, Tony French, Brian Zelin & Gary Thorpe 26-12. Geraldine Fisher, Martin Foulcer, Carol Thorpe & Gordon Fisher 16-7 and Lynne Bishop, Bert Ewart, Charlie Watkins & Maggie Furness 21-10. Shots, VB 107(10) - 57(2) G. There was no Berleen. We have a mufti (fancy dress) fun day on Tuesday morning 19th December, everyone is welcome to come along and join in, the more the merrier...and prizes to be won!

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Vistabella Lanzadores edge tight home game with the Miners

Vistabella Bowls Report With Lynne Bishop The ENTERPRISE LEAGUE Albatrosses failed to get to grips with the fast San Luis green losing on all but one rink, our only winning team walked on water, Sue Kemp, Charlie Watkins & Maggie Furness won 34-3 well done! Shots, VB 93(2) - 121(12) SL. The Drivers were at home against La Marina who must be sick of making the journey down to ‘windy city’ quote Barry Latham! A good result with four wins, Pauline Rafferty, Del Gunning & Les Barber 28-11. Geoff Taylor, Brian Ray & Gary Thorpe 24-7. Andy Leggatt, Mo & Martin Foulcer 18-8. Kevin Hardy, Pat Ray & Carol Thorpe 23-14. Shots, VB 124(19) - 75(4) LM. VOYAGER LEAGUE Eagles also had the pleasure of playing at San Luis, they did manage to take two wins from the Vulcans from the teams of Rosemarie and Ken Savage & Avril Kendall 26-11 and Stephen Guy, Mike Irwin & Tony French 17-15. Shots, 99(4) - 115(10) SL. WINTER LEAGUE and again at San Luis! On this occasion the team had two decent wins and just missed out on the long game, winning teams were L Watkins, S Burrows, P Whitehall, E Bishop 28-10 and L Bishop, C Watkins, B Norris & M Furness 20-11. Shots, VB 86(4) - 89(8) SL. San Luis won the Berleen. SOUTHERN LEAGUE Div A. The Lanzadores at home v Mazarron Miners. The home team had five winning rinks although very close to the wire to say the least. Lynne Bishop, Charlie Watkins & Peter Whitehall 20-15. Olwyn Ratcliffe, A Brown & Maggie Furness 16-14. Sue Kemp, Barry Norris & Brian Zellin 16-15. Neil Burrows, Stuart Allman & Eric Bishop 16-15. Sheila Whitehall, StJohn Broadhurst & Brian Dunn 15-14. Shots, VB 86(10) - 108(4) M. Div A Picadors away to Monte Mar Matadors. Just two winning rinks coming from Pauline Rafferty, Pat Ray & Jeff Neve 20-17 and Kevin Hardy, Les Barber & Carol Thorpe 16-12. Shots, VB 75(4) - 122(10) MM. Div C Conquistador v La Siesta Gold. Three wins apiece with the shots going to the Golds. Winning teams were Diane Harwood, Ron Smith & Jim Harwood 24-7. Stephen Guy, Sharron Kirk & Tony French 22-12. Mike Irwin, Pete & Penny Tomkins 16-11. Shots, VB 96(6) - 104(8) LS.

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VISTABELLA FAIRWAYS WIN THE SOUTH ALICANTE SUMMER LEAGUE.

Congratulations and jubilations as Vistabella have triumphed in winning both divisions of South Alicante Summer League! The Div. A Spitfire Fairways secured their title on Friday with a 10-4 win over the Emerald Isle to add to the Div. B Hurricane league Greeners victory three weeks ago.

Playing at home the Fairways had four winning rinks and the long game, taking the points were Eve Blythe, Mike Regan & Bill Pain 26-12. Lynne Bishop, Barbara Brown & Ian Kenyon 21-9. Stuart Allman, StJohn Broadhurst & Brian Dunn 20-12 and Sandra Burrows, Eric Bishop & Maggie Furness 17-12. Shots, VB 100 (10) – 91 (4) E I. Well done to Captain Charlie Watkins, the selectors and players, also to the Greeners for this wonderful achievement.

That’s not all as our Ladies team also won the Four wood pairs title…well done, it just keeps getting better! The team of Sandra Burrows, Sue Norris, Maggie Furness, Lin Watkins, Beryl Regan, Barbara Brown also Jenny Bowman & Lynne Bishop (subs) beat the Quesada Ladies by half a point, couldn’t have been closer!

Fingers crossed now for our Saba Triples team, Charlie Watkins, Maggie Furness & Arthur Brown in the Semi final to be played shortly.

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COSTA BLANCA STH BOWLS ROUNDUP - 24 JUNE 17

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB

San Miguel Christians played San Luis Wellingtons at home last week taking 5 points to 9.  Well done to Pat McEwan, Bob Graham, Gary Raby 21-12:  Bob Nesbitt, Brenda Rees, Mike Douglas 25-15;  Ken Hope, Brian Allen, Reg Cooper 17 across.  Shots for San Miguel 100, against 122.

In the VCL, the Deputies were away to Emerald Isle, with only two wins.  Ladies Singles, Anita Brown      and in the Pairs, Pat McEwan and Ann Eagle.

This week the Christians were at home to Quesada Blenheims only managing 4 points.  Well played by Peter Rees, Jim Jarvie, Noel Davis 21-17;  Paul Hayward, Tom Dalgleish, Brian Allen 29-18.  Other games were all very close. Shots were close 106 to San Miguel – 108 to Quesada.

The Moors were away to San Luis Wellingtons only picking up 1 point. William Holtham, Bill Knight, Fred Willshire drew 14 all.  Shots 76 to San Miguel and 116 to San Luis.

No other results received.

Club mornings still on, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 0945 for 1015.  WASPS on Wednesdays 1.30pm, numbers are falling due to the heat,  a friendly afternoons bowling for only €5, including use of woods, shoes and free tuition if required.

For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club, please contact the President, Rosamond Stockell, telephone 965329778 or Secretary Pat McEwan, telephone 966714257

VISTABELLA BOWLS CLUB WITH LYNNE BISHOP

The Vistabella Greener’s won the Hurricane league in great style.

The Vistabella Greener’s won the Hurricane league in great style.

Congratulations to all the members of the Greener’s team for their outstanding performance this season, there final game was away to the Emerald Isle Vulcans and despite knowing last week that they had won the league they still kept the pressure on and went out to finish on a high! Sheila Cox, Sheila Whitehall & Les Barber 32-15. Ron Smith, Sue Jenkins & Dave Jenkins 23-14. Jenny Chaplin/Del Gunning, Ken Savage & Peter Whitehall 17-13. Mike Irwin, Sue Norris & Pat Rafferty 17-12. Frank Barclay, Peter Cadwell & Barry Norris 16-16. Shots, VB 120(11) – 87(3) EI.

Spitfire division Fairways still with a few games to play gained some important points from their home game against La Siesta Wasps, Tony French, Stuart Allman & Bill Pain 38-7. Lin Watkins, Mike Regan & Eric Bishop 30-11. Olwyn Ratcliffe, Geoff Paylor & Ken Cuthbert 24-8. Lynne Bishop, Jenny Bowman & Ian Kenyon 16-10. Sandra Burrows, StJohn Broadhurst & Brian Dunn 21-16. Beryl Regan, Dane Howard & Maggie Furness 16-16. Shots, VB 145(13) – 68(1) LS.

VCL. The Vikings were away to La Marina only picking up four points…quite disappointing, but well done to the Ladies Singles Lynne Bishop for a 21-10 win and the Rinks team of Pauline Rafferty, Andy Leggatt, Pat Rafferty & Eric Bishop winning 19-12. Shots, VB 88(4) – 98(10) LM.

The Saxons also had an off day, playing the Quesada Lions at home they scraped through with just one win from Mens Singles Ian Kenyon of 21-13. Shots, VB 89(2) – 120(12) Q.

Despite the heat we need to keep going so please everyone put your names down…you will soon be able to have a well earned rest. Adiós.

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SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB REPORT 23.06.17.

Wednesday 21st June VCLeague SL Falcons were away v San Miguel Sherriffs; a close match right to the very end (which could have gone the other way), but even with Jules killing the last end so we could replay it, we couldn’t quite close the shot gap; 94-99, points 5-9. Winners: pairs; June & Keith Jones 21-10, triples; Margaret & Neil Morrison, Derrick Cooper 16-16, rinks; Shirley Verity, Sheila Cammack, Barry Edwards, Jules Pering 22-12.

Friday 23rd, Spitfire Division: SL Wellingtons were home to San Miguel Moors, and had an excellent result: shots 116-76, points 13-1. Winners: Carol Lowry, Les Bedford, Ray Pollock 17-14, Kath Reid, Ann Holland, Roy Cordell 27-7, Margaret & Neil Morrison, Derrick Cooper 18-16, Colin Jackson, Bill Webb, Mal Hughes 19-13,  Bob White, Vic Slater, Keith Lowry 21-12, Judy Carroll, Jan & Brian Pocock 14-14.

SAN LUIS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS:

Whereas some clubs may be considering reducing their entries for the coming winter season, San Luis Bowls Club is going back to 4 for the South Alicante league on a Monday and 4 for the Southern league on a Friday.

Being a competitive club does not mean that there is not room for everyone in ALL divisions to get at least one game a week. We will have 1 in Div A, 1 in Div B and 2 in Div C and it is as much the latter where we welcome players – either those who have played in the leagues and want to continue, or those who are now ready to test the water and get involved and above all enjoy the game.

Your commitment to joining San Luis BC would be needed BY 1st August with membership commencing 1st September. However by joining in July there would be no charge for August when bowling at San Luis.

For further information please contact the Club Captain – June Jones 966 188 920 or 691 903 773.

You can also check out our club website: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com

Sheila Cammack

LA SIESTA BOWLS CLUB BY ROD EDGERTON

The third match of the Ladies 4 wood pairs took place against Quesada and our ladies carried on the good work from last week and came away with a 5-0 win. Ann-Marie Stevenson & Pat Harman playing at home won 22-19 whilst Sue Mahomet and Sue Jordan were away and came away with a 15-13 win. With just two matches to go in this competition La Siesta are in a good position. Go Girls!!! Keep up the good work.

In the VCL League away against Vistabella Saxons the team only managed one win with Alan Barton beating Ian Kenyon in a nailbiting match winning by a single shot 21-20. Unfortunately this was our only win on the day but congratulation to our rinks team of Irene Laverick,Jean Hepehi,Dave Laverick and Jonnie Ball who managed 5 shots on the final end to cut the deficit in their match to 19-13.The overall result was a win for Vistabella by 106 shots to 73.

In the SABA League the Hornets were away to local rivals San Luis Hercules and the usual close contest took place. After 9 ends San Luis lead on 4 of the 6 rinks but a battling performance by the Hornets took the match down to the wire. Matches on 3 rinks being settled on the final end. For the Hornets the win by Ron Sheldon, Sid Gallup and John Ball being the most exciting and improbable as they were 5 shots behind with 3 ends remaining.

Sid Gallup played excellent running bowls and skip John Ball held firm to turn a one shot deficit on the penultimate end to a win by 19-18 at the death. Liz Comstock, John and Dawn Taylor managed a 16-11 win but they only held a 1 shot lead after 17 ends. The star on the final end was Liz who bowled three exceptional lead deliveries to take the pressure off. The Hornets did not have it all their own way on the other close match where Robin Harker for San Luis bowled a great wood to beat the Hornets Triple by a single shot.

Other good results on the day for The Hornets was the trio of Penny and John Porter with John Lincoln winning by 19 shots to 13 and Jean James, Irene Laverick and John Clarke who won 24-15. The overall match result was a 10-4 win for La siesta by 109 shots to 92.

The Wasps were at home to Vistabella Greeners the best rink for the Wasps was the trio of Sue Mahomet, Jim Hudson (thank you for standing in at the last minute) and Brian Fraser​(first league bowls game for 2 years, welcome back) 22 – 10.  Sheila Chorley,Vic Mahomet and Brian Harman won18-13 and our drawing rink Joy Gardiner,Irene Mangan and Sue Jordan 16-16. It was nip and tuck on 2 rinks , but overall a good performance. Shots for 110 against 106 points with the points shared 7 apiece.

LA MARINA REPORT BY BARRY LATHAM

The hat trick was on and we did it by beating another of the top three sides, this time it was at home against Vistabella Vikings. More the pleasing as we are still at the bottom of the league. The score was 10-4. The Parsons couldn’t keep up their romance and only Peter managed a win but it was 21-7. Dave Hadaway and Tom Spencer had a good win 19-9 after playing 21 ends. Barry Sadler, David Taylor, Roger Stacey and  Dave O’Sullivan won a tight game by 18-16.

The most exciting ending was left for Captain Colin Armitage, Carol Smith and Lynne Armitage. Going into the last end one down, they picked up three to win by two. So it is left in our own hands to see if we can come last but one in the final game. Seats are going quickly so please book yours now !!!

Last game for the Pilots at home to Quesada Lancasters who unfortunately, from our point of view, bombed us out of sight.  We lost 10-4 leaving us, I think, in third place. A good enough season though so well bowled to everyone especially our two winning rinks this week. Those of Mike Smith, Peter Bailey and Gina Hindle and Dave Hadaway, Arthur Cronk and Dave O’Sullivan who won 26-7. If you want a free pint ask Dave how his better half got on.

GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB WITH DAVE WEBB

There was no VCL match this week as it was a bye, in the Levante Lawn Bowls Men’s pairs competition Dave Webb and Phil Lockley won a hard fought game against Derek Jiggins and John Rimmer at Country bowls. It all came down to the 18th end with Greenlands leading by 19 shots to 17, country bowls were in contention holding one with a measure for two, the measure favoured Greenlands ! just.

Final score 19 shots to Greenlands 18 shots against, so they will now proceed to the the semi-finals on the 8th September, In the South Alicante Hurricane Division, Gladiators were at home to Monte Mar Torreadors. Final scores were – Total shots for – 104.  Against – 95.  Points for – 8.  Against – 6.  Winning Rinks were — Jean Thompson, Jean Giddings, skip Dave Webb. – 33 shots to 6.  Sheila Stead, Mary Lockley, skip Jim Oliver. – 26 shots to 15. Vic Young, Dave Giddings, skip Dave Thompson. – 20 shots to 10. A very pleasant game was enjoyed by all and nice to finish our last match with a well deserved win.

If you are considering leaving your present club at the end of this season then why not come to Greenlands Bowls Club. You can be assured of a warm welcome by our friendly team members, and play on one of the best surfaces around, so why not find out more by ringing Haley on 966844399.

EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB

Wed seen the Dukes playing at home to San Miguel and they had a fine win to become league champions well the Dukes they won 10-4 aggregate of 103-90

Winners were C Lindgren 21-13, P Parkes R White J Mulloy 20-12, S Wickens J Westall  D Close  M Odell 22-15, M Whitelock K Jolliffe M Stacey S Westall  17-11

The Earls travelled to El Rancho and came away with a very respectable 6-8 defeat aggregate of 90-95, the winners were M Foulds 21-19, J Jarvis B Eldred J Mullarkey L Fisher 23-10, R Adams P Creswell G Dyer E Shepard 15-12

Friday brought Vistabella Greeners to the Isle and they went away winners bu 11-3 aggregate of 87-120, winners were E Morris B Eldred J Mullarkey 17-15, and a draw for R Adams R Fooks F King 16-16

Victors had a bye

ELWYN MORRIS

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PREMIER 20 SEES QUESADA OUT ON TOP

Quesada Bowls Club has posted another great success in winning the Costa Blanca Premier 20 Knockout Competition. 

Opponents in the final were The Emerald Isle.   !0 players at home and 10 players away.  

The result of the Final was that Quesada won the Singles, Pairs and Fours at home, and the Pairs, Triples and Fours away giving an overall win to Quesada of 12-4.

The photograph shows the winning squad with the Premier 20 trophy.

VISTABELLA REPORT WITH LYNNE BISHOP.

Winter League. This week the squad were at the Emerald Isle to face another very strong side, this was a very closely fought match played in good spirit. Vistabella did win on three rinks and the overall shots..a very good mornings bowling.

L Watkins, T French, A Brown & M Furness 23-18. J Chaplin, M Foulcer, B Norris & E Bishop 20-15. B Regan, C Watkins, C Thorpe & B Pain 15-14. Shots, VB 81(8) – 77(4) EI.

Well done to the Berleen team of S Kirk, O Ratcliffe, S & D Jenkins winning 15-13.

VCL Div A. First game saw the Vikings v Saxons for a competitive home derby, each team won three disciplines with the Vikings winning the shots, Lin Watkins (S) won Ladies Singles 17-21. Ian Kenyon (S) Won the Men’s Singles 21-10. F Barclay & M Furness (V) won the Pairs 23-12. T French, C Watkins & M Regan (S) won the Triples 17-11. Vikings won both the Rinks, L Bishop, E Blythe, D Howard & E Bishop 31-9. S Kirk, S Burrows, B Ewart & B Pain 15-10. Shots, Vikings 107(8) – 90(6) Saxons.

Congratulations to this years Club Champions who will be representing us in the Champion of Champion comp in April also well done to the Losing finalists.

Men’s Singles Ian Kenyon.- Runner up Geoff Paylor.

Ladies Singles Maggie Furness – Runner up Barbara Brown.

Men’s Pairs Martin Foulcer & Ian Kenyon – Runners up Neil Burrows & Gary Thorpe.

Ladies Pairs Lin Watkins & Carol Thorpe – Runners up Eve Blythe & Maggie Furness.

Mixed Pairs Pauline & Pat Rafferty – Runners up Lynne & Eric Bishop.

Mixed Triples Lin and Charlie Watkins & Peter Whitehall – Runners up Tony French, Gary & Carol Thorpe.

Mixed Fours Jenny & Dave Chaplin and Gary & Carol Thorpe – Runners up Del Gunning, Lynne Bishop, StJohn Broadhurst & Eric Bishop.

Missing from the photo are J&D Chaplin and P Whitehall. Several internal comps are yet to be completed?

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EMERALD ISLE

Monday saw the rearranged Premier 20 final being played, against Quesada, with teams home and away, but with both teams under strength. The final maybe lost some of its edge, but in the end the result finished in a victory for Quesada, the outcome a 6-2 win, well done Quesada

Wed the winter league game brought Vistabella to the Isle. In a great game the visitors took the spoils 8-4 aggregate 78-81 as well as the Berleen game 15-13

The last remaining final of the internal comps took place with the Pick and Mix final taking place  between F Close & J Parkes against K Jolliffe & P Cresswell. Keith and Peter won the game well done to you all in final

We are now looking forward to winter league conclusion and start of summer leagues

ELWYN MORRIS

HORADADA BOWLS BY FRED TRIGWELL.

Result of Horadada’s first Valencian Champions League match against Country Bowls Herons.

Horadada winning on two rinks and the Mens Singles as well as the overall shots, 125 to 95, Points Horadada 8 the Herons 6.

Well Done Horadada, a good win away from home.

LA MARINA REPORT BY BARRY LATHAM

Another good result although we lost 7-5 to Quesada who were top of the Winter League at the time. It was definitely a Hadaway day as both of them won. Shirley did by one with great help from Phil Pape, Carol Smith and Kathy Manning and Dave managed a super win with only 24 shots in 18 ends. So well done the other three……. of course as you might guess, it was his three girls, Jean Perchard, Barbara Forshaw and Janet Parsons. Our other Scotsman hammered his way to a well earned draw so good bowling, John Mallet, Mike Smith, Mo Kidd and Mo Taylor. The Berleen didn’t fare too well this week. Let’s just say they lost.

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB REPORT 24.03.17.

Just as the spring season starts, cool weather & winter woollies are back again! Wednesday 22nd Winter League away at San Miguel a real game of two halves. For a long time it seemed we might only win 2 points from Keith Jones’ rink. However everyone (win, draw or lose) worked hard, through the last few ends, to pull back the shots for a very positive result; points 9-3, close shots 83-79. Winners: Ann Holland, Keith Phillips, Sabrina Marks, Mal Hughes 16-15, Irene Everett, Vic Slater, Neil Morrison, Peter McEneany 20-20, Lynne Morris, Jo Pering, June & Keith Jones 22-15, Shirley Verity, Ray Clarke, Jules Pering, Russell Marks 16-12. With 4 matches to go, this result has moved us into 1st place, just 1 point ahead of Quesada so we have to keep fighting right to the end! The Berleen team just missed out this week.

The Club Championships, held over the extended weekend, were great entertainment for the spectators. There was some excellent bowling and really close matches that went right to the last/extra end. The results were:

Ladies’ Singles winner: Kath Reid, r/u: Margaret Morrison.

Men’s Singles winner: Russell Marks, r/u: Julian Pering.

Ladies’ Pairs winners: Kath Reid & Sheila Cammack, r/u: Ann Holland & Pam Lockett.

Men’s Pairs winners: Steve Simmons & Julian Pering, r/u: Ray Pollock & Giuseppe Galelli.

Mixed Pairs winners: Kath Reid & Tom Hill, r/u: Sabrina & Russell Marks.

Mixed Triples winners: Sabrina Marks, Keith Jones & Russell Marks, r/u: Lynne Morris, Roy Cordell & Tom Hill.

Mixed Rinks winners: Steve Simmons, Sabrina Marks, Keith Jones & Russell Marks, r/u: Ros Holmes, Christine Brooks, Dave Blackie & Scott Malden.

Drawn 2 Wood Pairs winners: Ros Holmes & Phil Hasler, r/u: Dave Blackie & Peter Fuller.

On Thursday 23rd we had the great pleasure of hosting the Bowls England Tour, English President’s Team. There was much hilarity & some good bowling, San Luis won 4 games -3, but friendship won overall.

Friday 24th VCL, SL Falcons were home v La Marina. A good start to the season 10 points-4, 140 shots-70. Winners: Pairs – Jan & Brian Pocock 26-10, Trips – Margaret & Neil Morrison, Derrick Cooper 24-9, Rinks – Pam Lockett, Les Bedford, June & Keith Jones 21-13, Rinks- Ann Holland, Vic Slater, Sabrina & Russ Marks 36-4.

For San Luis club information please check: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com

Sheila Cammack.

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB

The Winter League picked up 3 points against San Luis this week, with Alan Patterson, Brian Miller, Brian Allen, Lin Miller winning 17-9 and Carol Rudge, Reg Cooper, Don Whitney, Ian Rogers drawing 20 all.  Hard lines to Cliff, Val, Chris and Stuart who got beat by 1 point.  Shots were close, 79 to 83.  The Berleen won 18-13, Margaret Rogers, Jan Allen, Mick Rogers, Lee Sinclair, well done.

Dont forget the AGM, Thursday 6th April 0930 for 1000 start prompt. THE GREEN WILL BE CLOSED FOR BOWLING UNTIL THE MEETING ENDS.

Date for the diary – PRESENTATION EVENING will be held on Tuesday 25th April at El Prado, see notice board or Janet Thomas for further details.

Club Mornings still going strong, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 0945 for 1015. WASPS on Wednesday afternoons, 1.30, Come along and have a go at bowling, only 5euros for an afternoons bowling, with use of woods and shoes. Free tuition if required.

For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club, please contact the President, Eileen Potts on Telephone 966730376 or Secretary Pat McEwan, telephone 966714257.

LA SIESTA BOWLS CLUB BY ROD EDGERTON

With the SABA Triples and the Southern League Triples Leagues complete attention turned last weekend to La Siesta Finals weekend. The winners of the blue ribbon events, the Mens and Ladies

Singles finals were John Ball who defeated Brian Fraser 21-11 and Irene Mangan who defeated Sue Jordan 21-15 in match where the lead switched after 15 of the 21 ends played. Earlier in the Mixed Singles it was Sue who defeated Irene by 21-7.

The Mens Pairs was won by Harold Charleton and John Taylor who beat Ramsey Sinclair and Alex Morrice 19-9 whilst in the Ladies Pairs Dawn Taylor and Val Dalton triumphed over Penny Porter and Hilary Clarke 26-9.In the Mixed Pairs Dave Davies and Irene Mangan came up trumps by 19-15 beating Sheila Chorley and John Ball.

The winners of the Mixed Triples were Pat Harman, Rab Logan and Norman Adcroft who defeated Joy and Brian Gardiner with Jean Cooper 25-11.

Finally, the Mixed Rinks saw John and Dawn Taylor with Harold Charleton and Val Dalton beating Joy and Brian Gardiner with Pat Reilly and Jean Cooper 21-15.

Thanks go to the Umpires Brian Gardiner and Jean Cooper and the Markers Pat Reilly, Pat Harman and Brian Gardiner for their sterling work and also to the loyal club members and friends who turned up to support the finalists and to watch some excellent bowling in superb weather conditions.

In the Winter League La Siesta played away at Greenlands and won on 2 of the 5 rinks whilst the rink of Ann Edgerton, Mike Edwards and Trish and Pat Reilly took their match to the final end before succumbing to their opponents. The winning rinks for La Siesta were provided by Sheila Reilly, Pat Moore and Bill and Sue Jordan who won 23-13 and Jo Elkin, Rod Edgerton, Jim Hudson and Brian Fraser who won 21-13.The overall shots were 81 to La Siesta and 96 to Greenlands.