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Quesada Bowls Club Report by Dee Stephenson The Quesada Bowls Club Championships culminated this week with the Finals being played on 2nd, 3rd and 5th February. All the matches were hard fought and competitive and the results were: Mixed Rinks - won by Terry Morgan, Claire Dye, Colin Highland and Peter Farrell Mixed Triples - won by Mel Highland, Peter Morgan and Jason Prokopowycz Ladies Pairs - won by Violet Campbell and Sandra Heath Mens Pairs - won by George Carnell and Graham Phillips Ladies Singles - won by Mel Highland Mens Singles - won by Terry Morgan Well done to all of the finalists and congratulations to the winners of each category. (Due to exceptionally high winds, the mixed pairs final was postponed and will be resumed on Saturday 9th February.) Meantime, in the South Alicante Winter League Quesada Pearls played La Siesta Apollo’s and won the match 10-2 with shots 135-73. A great result which moves them up to 3rd place in the league. Quesada Diamonds travelled to Emerald Isle to play the Titans, who won the match 8-4 and shots 98-69; and the Rubies had a hard tussle against Emerald Isle Moonrakers this week, who won 8-4 and shots 102-90. In the Southern League, Quesada Swifts travelled to San Luis to play the Leopards. Quesada won on 3 rinks with the points 8-4 and the shots 90-61.  The Swallows hosted San Luis Lions winning on 3 rinks with the shots drawn 84 each. So the points were Quesada Swallows 7, San Luis Lions 5. In the Winter league, Quesada played away and faced a tough side at Vistabella who won the match 10-2 and 103-69 shots. In the Federated 4’s, Quesada Panthers played at San Miguel against the Cherokees. With two of the rinks decided on the last end, the Cherokee’s won 8-0 with the shots 62-41. Just a reminder that we welcome both new and experienced bowlers. We’re a friendly club with a mixture of competition, league and casual players. In addition to league matches and Club competitions we have our popular Saturday morning chicken drive which is open to visitors, and we have free coaching for new members.  So come along and see what we have to offer! Contact our membership secretary Angie Goddard  newleaf2014@hotmail.co.uk San Luis Bowls Club Another busy week, with mixed fortunes for our teams but we started on a very positive note. Sunday 3rd February: GREAT NEWS – OUR SAN LUIS TEAM WON THEIR PREMIER 20 K/O SEMI FINAL v EL CID, an excellent result 8-0 at home, 6-2 away; and so very nearly a clean sweep. SA League Monday 4th Klingons away v SM Alsations, a good result; 8pts-4, 89shots-74. Winners: Colin Jackson, June & Keith Jones, 18-10, Keith Phillips, Ray Clarke, Neil Morrison 20-14, William Holtham, Sabrina & Russell Marks 25-10. Trekkers away v SM Beagles, a hard fought match 5pts-7, 78 shots-84. Winners: Allen Bowen, Les Bedford, Suzi Cooper 17-17, Graham Bird, Marina Beardsall, Barry Edwards 19-16, Ros Holmes, Jan & Brian Pocock 23-13. Romulans a tough match home v a very strong SM Pointers team; 0-12, 65shots-100. Vulcans BYE. Wednesday 6th Winter League: a great result in a very close fought match, with 2 games going to the last shot of the last end, home v Javea Green, 10points-2, 80 shots-77. Winners: Pam Lockett, June Jones, Peter McEneany, Keith Jones 18-9, Kath Reid, Giuseppe Galelli, Neil Morrison, Ian Kenyon 17-16, Ray Clarke, Drew Russell, Sabrina & Russ Marks 17-15, Shirley Verity, Ray Pollock, Jo & Jules Pering 17-15. FED 4’s League: Thursday 7th Ospreys had a close result home v SM Mohawks: 4pts-4, 52shots-44. Winners: Pam Lockett, June Jones, Ray Clarke, Keith Jones 23-8. Condors BYE. Bazas away v Country Bowls, hard fought but unfortunately, 0pts-8, 39shots-60. Southern League: Friday 8th Lions away v Q Swallows, had a close battle, shots 84-84, 5pts-7. Winners:  Colin Jackson, June & Keith Jones 27-11, Janet McEneany, Ray Clarke, Peter McEneany 23-11. Tigers, had a tough match away v SM Bulldogs, 68shots-100, 2pts-10, just losing out on 2 other games. Winners: Ros Holmes, Jan & Brian Pocock 18-15. Leopards home v Q Swifts, a hard fought match: 4pts-8, 61shots-90. Winners: Derek Barker, Chris Jackson, Sue Ross 20-11, Dennis Jackson, Ian Ross, Ken Dullaway 14-12. Pumas, home v EI Roundheads, another useful result: 6-6, 97shots-75. Winners: Pat Barnes, Allan Lever, Tom Fromson 34-5, Val Lever, Mary Fromson, Terry Baylis 16-12. For club information, use SLBC website: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com or contact June Jones, Club Captain: 691903773. Sheila Cammack San Miguel Bowls Club by Barry Jones San Miguel Pointers had another great win playing away to San Luis Romulans gaining all 12 points (100 shots to 65) and staying 3rd in the table. The best triple were Anne Young, Dave Young and Stuart Hemmings 33 - 10. San Miguel Beagles, home to San Luis Trekkers, won 7 - 5 (84:78). The best winning trio were Don Whitney, Chris Collier and Stuart Denholm 21 -7.  San Miguel Dalmations were away to Greenlands Maples losing 8 – 4 (79:102), the best winning trio were Stan North, Bob Graham and Frank Scotthern 22 - 16. San Miguel Alsations were home to San Luis Klingons, losing 8 - 4 (74:89), the best winning trio were Irene Ward, Gerald Shatwell and Cliff Plaisted 18 - 10. In the Winter League, San Miguel were away to Bonalba, where they shared the points 6 -6, (87:81). On the best winning rink were Allan Patterson, Bob Graham, Mary Dyer and Lin Miller, 24 - 12. This result has kept them joint 3rd in the table. In the Fed 4’s San Miguel Mohawks were away to San Luis Ospreys sharing the points 4 - 4 (44:52). The best winning rink were Bob Nesbitt, Jack Jackson, Cyril Medley and Dave Champion 20 - 15. San Miguel Apaches were home to the Emerald Isle Leprechauns, winning g 6 - 2 (57:43) and topping division B. The best winning rink were Anita Brown, Mike Douglas, Ron Nairey and Alan Campbell 29 - 11. San Miguel Cherokees were home to Quesada Panthus where they had a great win, taking all the points 8 - 0, (63:41) and topping division A. On the best rink were Brian Miller, Dave Johnson, Mary Dyer and Steve Cantley 28 -11. Finally, on Friday the Boxers were away to Mazarron Miners losing 4 points to 8 (77 shots to 81). The best triple was Bob Nesbitt, Ann Young and Barbara Scotthern winning 20-12. The Bulldogs at home had a great result against San Luis Tigers winning 10:2 (100:68) with the best rink going to John Marshall, Tom Dalgleish and Eddie Cowan, 29:12. Our Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1:30 for 2:00 - €5 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and woods available to borrow. First time bowlers are asked to attend an initial coaching session on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 1:45. 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. With Lynne Bishop. Congratulations Vistabella, we have four teams at the top of their respective league divisions...enjoy the moment and let’s strive to stay there! WINTER League. What a beautiful day in more ways than one, sunny and warm, good company and a great win! Playing Quesada at home we won points on all rinks..three wins and two draws. Still at the top of the league but quite a few games left to play....no relaxing yet! Shots, VB 103(10) - 69(2) Q. SAL ENTERPRISE League. The Albatrosses were pleased the weekend gale force winds had abated, playing a good home game against La Marina Explorers they took wins on four rinks with a defeat on the fifth. Shots, VB 103(10) - 76(2) LM. The Drivers enjoyed an away win up at Monte Mar where they had three wins to the Matadors two plus the overall shots. VB 91(8) - 80(4) MM. DISCOVERY League Eagles away to La Marina Pathfinders had success on just one rink..another hard day at the office! shots, 73(2) - 96(10) LM. VOYAGER League Buggies away to the Emerald Isle Saturn’s won on three rinks, a draw on another and the fifth team lost by one shot...isn’t that maddening but still top of the leader board! Shots, VB 100(9) - 57(3) EI. SOUTHERN League A div. The Lanzadores put pressure on the Cavaliers at the Emerald Isle and picked up another ten points (that’s five weeks on the trot!) This win puts them on top of the league ! VB 95(10) - 72(2) EI. Picadors away to La Marina Ospreys won just the one game, a hard match! VB 71(2) - 10(105) LM. Div C. The Conquistadors were at home to La Siesta Silvers, a very good result of three wins plus the long game. VB 74(8) - 66(4) LS. The Swingers at home against the Country Bowls Cubs, they had wins on four rinks and the long game for a valuable ten points and now at top of the league! VB 103(10) - 72(2) CB. Well done everyone.. Country Bowls Club  The home game against Greenland’s Chestnuts on Monday gave the Flamingos another valuable 10 points. Almost a complete ‘roasting’ which leaves the Flamingos handily placed in second position, albeit with the next two games being away against their nearest rivals. Well done to the following: John Jukes, Derek Jiggins & Geoff Paylor.  18 – 11 Pat Patton, Brian Patton & Dennis Birkett.  32 – 18 Sylvia Rennie, Graham Richardson & Jim Rennie.  25 – 10 Lynne Bryce, Pat Ray & Brian Ray.  18 – 16 Pat Emmett, Ray Emmett & Gordon Dixon.  20 – 22 On Friday saw the Geckos welcoming El Rancho Broncos for an important match as only one point separated these two teams. The Geckos have been improving each week as the team become more accustomed to the consistency that is required for success in the second division. On Friday morning they excelled. Every rink determined to win and focused on doing just that. The Broncos played well but the Geckos were an unstoppable force and stormed into the lead on every rink. On one rink El Rancho came back strongly and it was nip and tuck for the last few ends, going into the 18th, the Geckos were 1 shot up. With one bowl to play by the Broncos skip the Geckos were holding 3 shots and looking to complete a clean sweep but, with the last bowl the jack went into the side ditch for a dead end and so had to be played again. El Rancho managed to end the game with one shot up forcing a draw. Great game played in a really good sporting atmosphere. The final score gave a fantastic win to Country Bowls 11 – 1 with the shots 128 – 59. Winning rinks ;  Graham Richardson, Pat Ray & Brian Ray.  26 – 8 Pat Patton, Dennis Wade & Brian Patton.  36 – 16 Sylvia Rennie, Jean Turner & Jim Rennie.  20 – 15 Carole Donnellan, Pat Emmett & Les Turner.  32 – 6 And the drawing rink. Derek Jiggins, Ray Emmett & Gordon Dixon.  14 – 14 On Friday afternoon the Cubs travelled to Vista Bella to play the top of the league Swingers and they were out to improve on their last encounter together. Whilst the overall score remained 10 -2 to Vista Bella, as was the case the last time, the Cubs managed to reduce the hefty loss they suffered last time. All in all a good improvement by the Cubs. Winning rink: Chris Stevens, Craig Dyson & Andy Bryce. For anymore information on Country Bowls Club, please visit the website www.countrybowlsmurcia.com , email grahamandjo7@gmail.com or telephone 635086743 El Rancho Bowls Monday morning found the Raiders at La Siesta playing the Pioneers and although they won just one rink, they lost a further two by 1 and 2 shots, a pretty good effort away from home. The Pintos meanwhile were playing Emerald Isle Neptunes at home and put in a sterling performance to take 4 rinks and the overall shots by a comfortable margin. In the afternoon the Palominos were also at La Siesta playing the Sputniks and put in a good effort coming away with one rink and drawing another. Friday morning found the Mustangs playing host to Emerald Isle Claymores, whilst a few struggled to master the mat, it came to all in time. The Mustangs took 3 rinks and battled hard in the other two close run rinks and taking the overall shots by a comfortable 114 to 56. Judy Foley, Henry Ryder and Bob Morgan 12-15. Ann Taylor, Jim Taylor and David Whitworth 29-3. Keith Cunningham, Malc Sykes and Bob Taylor 23-11. Irene Thomson, Paul Durham and Eddie Thomson 34-6. Ron Greenstreet, Diane Yates and Jim Gracie 16-21. The Broncos meanwhile were at Country Bowls and had a tough match against the Geckos and came away with a drawn rink and a close defeat. The Rangers were at Greenlands against the Cedars and were up against good opposition including recent A division players, coming away without a point. For further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com or Brian Taylor on 965077093 or at elranchobowlsclub@gmail.com Emerald Isle Bowls by Elwyn Morris Monday saw the Titans play Quesada Diamonds and they had a 8-4 win, aggregate of 98-69, winners were: G Shoots J Pooley M Odell 34-12, S Johnson K Jolliffe D Gerrard 20-7, S Kavanagh C Smyth B Kavanagh 24-11 Neptunes played against E l Rancho Pintos and lost 2-10, aggregate 55-115, winners were: C Ayling B Eldred P Heaney 16-12 Saturns played at Vistabella against The Buggies and lost 3-9, aggregate of 57-100, winners were: A Ede F Thomas R Ede 15-14, B Taylor T Roche T Upham drew 16-16 Wed took the Emerald Isle to Monte Mar in the winter league and had a good win, 7-5, aggregate of 87-76, winners R Clive D Leeming  D Close P Heaney 21-9, P Rhodes C Smyth M Odell C Lindgren 25-12 Leprechauns played at San Miguel in Fed4s and lost 2-6, winning rink was V Cameron H Rhodes P Willicott R Clive 18-10 Cavaliars played at home against Vistabella Lanzadores, and they slipped to a 2-10 aggregate 72-95 defeat , winners were: S Johnson J Pooley C Lindgren 18-17 Claymores were: away to El Rancho Mustangs and  home advantage prevailed ,the home team winning 8-4  aggregate 56-114, winners were: P Heaney S Watson M Stacey 21-16, C Thomas S Westall  J Westall  15-12 Greenlands Bowls Club by Dave Webb In the Discovery Division, the Sycamores were away to Horadada Falcons, final score - shots 93-79. points 7-5 Best winning rink were, Lynne Morris, John Wray, skip Tom Hill. 27-10.  Also in the Discovery Division, the Maples were at home to San Miguel Dalmations. Final scores- shots 102-79. Points 8 - 4. Best winning rinks - Linda Hier, Jeff Hier, skip Derek Sale. 28 - 10. In the Voyager Division, the Chestnuts were away to Country Bowls Flamingos. final score - shots 77-113. points 2-10. Winning rink- Dave Field, Janet Bliss, skip John Dowell. 22- 20. In the Winter League we took the coach north to El Cid, final scores on the doors. 61 - 91. 2 - 10. winning rink was Brian Tomlin, Zoe Wilcock, Graham Watt, skip Jim Wilcock.  16 - 15. In the score - Fed 4s the Beech were away to La Siesta Hoopoes. final score 50- 54. 2-6. winning rink was Rita Hart, Zoe Wilcock, Jim Wilcock, skip Dave Webb. - 27-12. Our other team, Ash, were also in action in the fed 4s. final score, 47-53. 2-6.Best Winning rink was J Dowel, V Sale, M Kelly, skip D Sale. 21-14. In the Southern League The Cedars were at home to El Rancho Raiders. Final score - 134- 44. 12- 0. Best winning rink, P Wray, D Giddings, S Hamill. 38 - 7. The Elms were away to Emerald Isle Outlaws. final score, 73 -101. 4 - 8. best winning rink - R Hart, J Bliss, skip J Dowell. 20 - 18. The Oaks were away to La Siesta Blues, final score, 100 - 82. 10 - 2. Best winning rink were, M Stephens, J Hier, skip D Webb. 30 - 14. For all inquiries please contact Chris Dewar on 698 418 987 or visit our web site greenlands-bowls.wixsite.com/greenlandsbowlsclub Horadada Bowls Club by Irene Graham Monday is the Discovery Division and the Falcons were at home to Greenlands Sycamores.  After a cold start both the weather and the Falcons started to heat up.  Apart from one rink the match was very close indeed, with the lead going back and forth a few times.  It was anyone’s win.  In some rinks it was all down to the last end.  In the end the Falcons managed a win on 2 rinks with a draw on another.  Our winning rinks were: Mark Jukes, Roy Thomson and John Bailey 17 – 15 Wayne Jackson, Les Davies and Mick Kirby 20 – 17 The draw rink was:  Margaret Odell, Ron Odell and Bryan Eatough 19 -19 The final result was shots for 79 to 93 against, giving the overall shots to Greenlands.  Total points for Horadada was 5 and 7 to Greenlands. Very well played to all our players.  Maybe next week we’ll get that winning result. Friday was the turn of the Horadada Royals to show what they can do at home to the Montemar Toreadors.  The sun shone brightly and it was a beautiful warm day for bowling. Unfortunately the result didn’t quite go our way.  We were beaten by a better team on the day.  With that said we did have 2 winning rinks who finished with quite a good shot difference: Judith Simpson, Alan Miller and Terry Hucknall 35 – 19 John Goddard, Ken Baber and Barry Evans 20 – 10 Very well played to those team members who got us the 4 points.  The final shot result actually finished quite close with Horadada getting 95 to Montemar’s 101 giving them 8 points. Keep ‘em bowls a rollin’ Horadada.  There’s a few matches left yet to do some damage. 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. La Siesta Bowls Club By Rod Edgerton In the Enterprise Division The Apollos visited Quesada Pearls and managed to win on the rink of Ramsay Sinclair, Brian Gardiner and Alex Morrice 18-16 picking up 2 points The overall shots going to the Pearls 135-73. In the Voyager Division both the Pioneers and the Sputniks entertained teams from El Rancho.The Pioneers winning 99 shots to 72 against the Raiders and picking up 10 points.Best winners for Pioneers were Jo Elkin, Derek Smith and Rab Logan winning 26-11 and Irene Laverick with Tony and Val Dalton winning 24-12. The Sputniks won by 104 shots to 69 against the Palaminos picking up 9 points from 3 winning rinks with 1 tied. Best winning rinks for the Sputniks were Hilary Clarke, Rod Edgerton and Alan Ralph winning 29-5 and Dot Kocsis, Ann Edgerton and Noel Morrisroe winning 30-11. Winter League visitors BBC had a convincing 99 shots to 69 win picking up 10 points.The two points for La Siesta came from the rink of Barbara Cooper,Willie McVey, Val Dalton and Florence Edwards. Both the Parakeets & Hoopoes had 6-2 wins against Greenlands.The Parakeets winning away by 53-47 whilst the Hoopoes at home winning 54-50. Best winners for Hoopoescame from Sheila Millwrd,Pat Moore, Sue Jordan and Val Dalton and from the Parakeets from Pat and Trish Reilly with Pat Harman and Jean Cooper. In the Southern League Division A La Siesta Blues played Greenlands Oaks and lost the match by 100 shots to 82 picking up 2 points from the winning rink of Dave Davies, Jenny Bowman and Irene Mangan winners by 28-6 In the B Division the Golds travelled to the difficult venue of La Manga losing the match by 135 shots to 45. The whitewashed was saved by Derek Smith, Rab Logan and Alan Mawer who managed a creditable draw 13 shots apiece. Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club Sponsored by The Pub, Bowling Abroad, Avalon, Lounge D, Rogers, La Piazza and The Belfry. Monte Mar Matadors v La Siesta Golds Away to a very strong La Siesta team  we only managed to draw on one rink. Well done to the drawing rink Paula Cleeter, Pauline Woodfine skip Barrie Woodfine. Shots Matadors 74 – 92 Golds, Points Matadors 1 – 11 Golds Monte Mar Toreadors v Quesada Swans In very windy conditions  the Toreadors had a good win against the Swans. Winning on three rinks well done to Cliff Norris, Sue Bounds skip Rod Chamberlain, Dave Roberts, Bill Webster skip Mick Soars, Jan Soars, Ian Hamilton skip Graham Smyth. Shots Toreadors 90 – 85 Swans, Points Toreadors 8 – 4 Swans Monte Mar Toreadors v Mazarron Mariners As expected it was a closely fought match against the Mariners. The  Toreadors won on four rinks, on three of the rinks the winning margin was one or two shots. The Toreadors won the overall shots well done everyone. Shots Toreadors 85 – 81  Mariners, Points Toreadors 10 – 2 Mariners. Monte Mar Matadors v Vistabella Drivers The Matadors were away to the Vistabella Drivers. It was a hard match against the Drivers with the Matadors winning on two rinks. Well done to the winning rinks Tanya Oliver, Danny King skip Jack Burrell. Gina Hindle, Don Cleeter skip Margaret Finlayson. Shots Matadors 80 – 91 Drivers, Points Matadors 4 – 8 Drivers WINTER LEAGUE Monte Mar v Emerald Isle Monte Mar welcomed Emerald Isle on a lovely Wednesday morning, with plenty of good bowls been played. Both teams won on two rinks and drew on one. After the match about fifty had a meal and drinks in the Belfry, which was enjoyed by all. Well done to the winning rinks Lynne Armitage, June Young, Phil Goble skip Dave Melville. Pauline Merry, Ronnie Cairns, Danny King skip Chris Merry and the drawing rink Jan Soars, Steve Hindle, Mick Soars skip Don Cleeter. Well done to all. Shots Monte Mar 76 – 87  Emerald Isle, Points Monte Mar 5 – 7 Emerald Isle For frther information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website  www.montemarbowls.com or email us at info@montemarbowls.com. We are also on Facebook

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El Rancho Bowls Club Monday morning found the Pintos playing the Dalmations at San Miguel in a nippy and tricky wind, but the Mustangs persevered and came away with a very good result, taking 4 of the 5 rinks and the overall shots. Malc Sykes, John Skipper and Jim Gracie 20-10. Ann C Taylor, Denise Morgan and Bob Taylor 20-16. Ron Greenstreet, Diane Yates and Bob Morgan 20-13. Irene Thomson, Keith Cunningham and Eddie Thomson 20-16. Brian Gilham, Paul Durham and David Whitworth 13-20. Meanwhile the Raiders had a bye.The Palominos were at home to another San Miguel team, the Pointers, who went away with all the points. But there is no shame in that, as all continue to hone their skills and gain experience, with two of the rinks losing by just one shot. On Friday morning the Rangers took on Emerald Isle Outlaws at home and although they took just one rink, they lost another by just one shot and had another close match. However with the introduction of 5 rink matches and more team, I think some players are in a lower division than they would have been and it is only fun after all. Meanwhile the Mustangs were at San Luis playing the Tigers and played some tough matches, but came away just the one rink, but we had good fun and some interesting bowls. In the afternoon the Broncos played the Miners at Mazarron and put in a good performance to come away with 2 rinks.   For further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com or Brian Taylor on 965077093 or at elranchobowlsclub@gmail.com COUNTRY BOWLS CLUB For the third time in seven days Country Bowls played host to a team from La Siesta ( they must like us! ). The Pioneers arrived full of optimism but left feeling down after a heavy defeat. Well done Flamingos. Winning rinks: Agnes Burke, Pat Ray & Brian Ray 30 – 8, Rob Hallam, Graham Richardson & Jim Rennie 16 – 12, Craig Dyson, John Burke & Dennis Birkett 25 -11, John Jukes, Derek Jiggins & Geoff Paylor 20 – 9. Great result. Middle of the league Country Bowls welcomed leaders Greenland’s Cedars to a wet and windy miserable Friday morning in the Valle Del Sol. The Cubs stacked up ready to do battle and try to improve on their 10 – 2 defeat from the first leg. Everyone dug deep and the standard of bowling was exceptional, the Cubs held their own at the half way mark. The wind continued to blow and the bowling didn’t ease. In the end, the newly developed Cubs for this season took the spoils on three rinks and drew on one giving an overall score of 9 – 3 to the Cubs. Winning rinks; Chris Stevens, Craig Dyson & Andy Bryce. Steve Mattison, Agnes Burke & Lynne Bryce. Sandra McIlroy, Dot Davies & Peter Robins. What a fantastic and encouraging result. Well done Cubs. In the afternoon the Geckos travelled to Quesada to play a strong team currently lying third, just one point behind the second place team La Siesta Golds. Quesada proved to be too strong for the Geckos winning on three rinks and winning the overall shots. The Geckos winning teams are; Pat Patton, Dennis Wade & Brian Patton, Sylvia Rennie, Jean Turner & Jim Rennie. A reasonably good performance by the Geckos against such a strong team away from home. Well done to everyone, For more information please contact grahamandjo7@gmail.com, tel 966191552 or visit the website www.countrybowlsmurcia.com Emerald Isle by Elwyn Morris Emerald Isle Monday brought Monte Mar Maadors to the Isle and home advantage came out on top 8=4 aggregate 95=68,,winers where G Shoots J Pooley M Odell  29=15,,D Rhodes C Smyth D Gerrard   23=8, M Riley P Coffey I Brewster 20=15 Neptunes played at home against La Marina Pathfinders and drew 6=6   ,aggregate was 83=96,,wnners where R Adams LVincent H Rhodes 25=8,   ,M Whitelock J Westall P Heaney 21=14, C Ayling B Eldred J Mullarkey 2=20 Moonrakers where at Monte Mar Torreadores and slipped to a 2=10 aggregate of 63=96,winners where M Breen J Loughran E Bennett 19=11. Saturns where away at La Siesta Sputniks and lost 4=8 aggregate 86=87. winners where B Taylor T Roche T Upham 24=16, M Elliott P Creswell J Mulloy 17=14 Wed brought San Miguel to the Isle in the Winter League and the E.I won 8=4, aggregate 86=81,winners where P Rhodes C Smyth M Odell C Lindgren  24=9,, D Jones M Veale M Breen  D Gerrard 20=14, S Kavanagh D Leeming D Close B Kavanagh 17=16 Thursday saw Emerald Isle play Greenlands in Fed4s and it finished 4=4. Cavaliars played at home Friday against San Miguel Bulldogs and drew 6=6 aggregate 81=75,,winners where,,G Shoots K Jolliffe C Lindgren 25=13, D Jones R White I Brewster 24=10 Claymores had Quesada Swallows at home and slipped to a 2=10 aggregate, 70=94,, defeat,winners where S Wickens  L Vincen D Donovan  21=14 Outlaws travelled to El Rancho Rangers and had a great 10 =2 aggregate of 108=77,,winners V Cameron P Willicott E Bennett 25=9, T Capewell G Ponsford   P Dix  21=10 Greenlands Bowls Club In the Discovery Division, the Sycamores were away to Vistabella Eagles. Final score - 131 - 54. 10 - 0. Best winning rink was Phil Lockley, Mary Lockley, skip Mel Brown. 37 - 6. In the Discovery Division the Maples were at home to Mazarron Mariners. Final score was 99 - 60. 12 - 0. Best winning rinks - Rudy Wattley, Jeff Hier, skip Derek Sale. 23 - 9. In the Voyager Division The Chestnuts were at home to San Luis Romulons. Final score - 74 - 102. 3 - 9. Best winning rink was Doreen Watt, Roger Farrington, skip Graham Watt. 20 - 18.  In the Winter League we were at home to Quesada, final score shots 67 - 91. points 2 - 10. Winning rink was - Lynne Morris, Jean Giddings, Mike Kelly, skip Tom Hill. 16 - 13. In the Fed 4s the Beech were at home to San Luis Bazas. Final score -  shots 60 - 39. Points 8 - 0. Best winning rink was Rita Hart, Dave Thompson, Jim Wilcock, skip Stuart Hamill. 26 - 13. The ashes meanwhile were away to Emerald Isle Leprechauns, final score - shots 51 - 53. Points  - 4 - 4.Best winning rink M Stephens, S Cordell, J Hier, skip R Cordell. 21 - 17. In the Voyager Div the Elms were away to Vistabella Swingers. final score, 62 - 125. 2 - 10. winning rink - D Field, J Bliss, skip D Thompson. 19 - 13. In the Southern League, the Cedars were away to Country Bowls Cubs. Final score 82 - 102. 3 - 9. Winning rink was P Wray, D Giddings, skip S Hamill. 28 - 17. In the Southern League the Oaks Played there best against a strong San luis lions side but although some rinks were in contention things did not go their way. Final score - 60 - 110.  0 - 12. for all inquires regarding membership pleas contact Chris Dewar on 698418987, or visit our website....greenlands-bowls.wixsite.com/greenlandsbowlsclub HORADADA BOWLS CLUB by Irene Graham Last Saturday Horadada joined with Country Bowls to play the Provincial team, the game being held at Country Bowls. We only managed one winner so congratulations to the rink of Roy Thompson, Dennis Wade, Fred Trigwell and Brian Patton who won 19 - 12. One of our other men’s rinks had a very close match but were just pipped at the post.  In spite of the result a good day was had by all as both the weather and the company were excellent.  This was a good experience to play with what you would call ‘better bowlers’.  Many thanks to   Country Bowls for hosting the event and providing a very good meal afterwards. On Monday the Falcons in the Discovery Division were away to Quesada Rubies.  Not a good result for us as we only won on one rink.  Our winning rink was:  Debbie Perryman Fred Trigwell and Barry Evans 14 – 12.  The final result being 55 shots for to 83 against.  2 points to Horadada to 10 for Quesdada.  Onwards and upwards Falcons, keep going. Friday saw Horadada Royals away to San Miguel Boxers.  The weather was a bit iffy. Will it rain or not?  The rain stayed away till the last 2 ends.  It came down quite heavily and everything changed!  Again not a good result for Horadada.  But team don’t despair, we had one winning rink and as is unusual for a report, I feel I have to mention the one rink that was a nearly!  It was down to the last end and when rain postponed play, the skips were still to bowl. Not looking good for Horadada as we were 4 shots down, then our skip came in and moved the jack back to give us two shots up.  Nail biting stuff, have we just got it?  No, ‘cause opposition skip came in with last wood and claimed shot.  Horadada lost by 2 shots.  Our winning rink was: John Goddard, Jack Linehan and Barry Evans 18 – 15.    Well played Guys.  Final score was shots for 70 to 120 against.  Points gained 2 to 10 against. Keep ‘em bowls a rollin’ Horadada.  We can show ‘em! 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. La Siesta Bowls Club By Rod Edgerton In the Enterprise Division The Apollos  entertained La Marina Explorers and with good wins from Trish & Pat Reilly with George Richardson 20-7 and from Dave Davies with Florence & Mike Edwards 23-15 manged to share the points 6 apiece with the overall shots in favour of Apollos by 83 shots to 80 In the Voyager Division the Pioneers away at Country Bowls managed  to win on the rink of Gordon Dall, Barbara Cooper and Dave Laverick but lost the overall shots by 102-53 picking up just 2 points. Better news in the same division from the Sputniks who defeated E.I. Saturns by a single overall shot 87-86 winning on 3 rinks and picking up 8 points.Winners for La Siesta were Gary Randall,Sheila Millward and Jim Eastwood 19-12,Hilary Clarke,Rod Edgerton and Alan Ralph 21-18 and Joe Kocsis, Ann Edgerton and Lee Plummer winning 17-15. In the Winter League La Siesta visited San Luis and managed to win on 2 rinks picking up 4 points with the overall shots being 98-68 to San Luis.Winning rinks came from Irene Laverick,Tony Dalton,Pat Harman and Jenny Bowman 24-9 and Barbara Cooper,Val Dalton with Florence and Mike Edwards 18-14. In the Fed 4’s the Parakeets entertained Montemar Lords and managed to win on 2 rinks and won the overall shots by 61 shots to 39 picking uo 6 points. The Hoopoes lost their home match against Country Bowls without winning on any rink.  In the Southern League A Division the Blues visited Vistabella Picadors  and shared the points 6 each with Vistabella taking the shots 74-69.Pat Harman with Derek Smith and Alex Morrice best winners 16-8. The Golds in B Division entertained Montemar Matadors  and had a 92 shots to 74 win picking up 11 points from 4 wins and a draw.Heading the winners were Doug & Fay Beattie with Ros Stockell 19-11 closely followed by Tony & Val Dalton with Rab Logan 20-15. In Division C the Silvers were at home to San Luis Pumas and in a match with only 2 shots separating the teams beforen the eighteenth ends the Silvers pulled away to a victory by 97 shots to 87. The match finishing with both teams getting 6 points thanks to Janette & Lee Plummer with Wendy Ralph winning 28-7 and Kathleene and Noel Morrisroe with Willie Mcvey winning 19-18. Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club Sponsored by The Pub, Bowling Abroad, Avalon, Lounge D, Rogers, La Piazza and The Belfry.  MATADORS - Friday 25th January Monte Mar Matadors v La Manga Crusaders A good win at home for the Matadors, winning on all rinks well done everyone. Shots Matadors 142 – 49 Crusaders Points Matadors 12 – 0 Crusaders TOREADORS - Monte Mar Toreadors v La Siesta Golds A good performance by the Toreadors against the high flying Golds. Only winning on two rinks but winning the overall shots. Well done to the winning rinks of Val Hyman, Jean Chamberlain skip Dave Eades, Sheila Roberts, Chris Harding skip Jan Gatward. Shots Toreadors 76 – 68 Golds, Points Toreadors 6 – 6 Golds MATADORS - Monday 28th January Monte Mar Matadors v Emerald Isle Titans  Away to a very strong Emerald Isle team we won on two rinks well done to  Keith Simpson, Pauline Woodfine skip Barrie Woodfine, Gina Hiindle, Don Cleeter skip Margaret Finlayson. Shots Matadors 68 – 95 Titans. Points Matadors 4 – 8 Titans TOREADORS - Monte Mar Toreadors v Emerald isle Neptunes A badly needed win for the Toreadors on a Monday, winning on all rinks. Well done everyone. Shots Toreadors 96 – 63 Neptunes, Points Toreadors 10 – 2 Neptunes  WINTER LEAGUE - Wednesday 30th January - Monte Mar v El Cid Monte Mar were away to El Cid and you could not get a closer match, all teams playing their best to get a result. After fifteen ends across the boards either teams could have won twelve points to zero but it ended with both teams sharing the points. Well done everyone. Shots Monte Mar 82 – 82 El Cid, Points Mote Mar 6 – 6 El Cid FED 4's - Thursday 31st  January Monte Mar Lords v La Siesta Parakeets Away to the Parakeets the Lords won on one rink well done to Sheila Roberts, Paula and Don Cleeter skip Phil Goble. Shots Lords 39 – 61 Parakeets, Points Lords 2 – 6 Parakeets For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website   www.montemarbowls.com or email us at info@montemarbowls.com. We are also on Facebook  Quesada Bowls Club Report by Dee Stephenson In the South Alicante Winter League Quesada Pearls travelled to San Miguel to play the Alsations this week. After a very competitive and close match, the Pearls won on 3 rinks, lost one and drew one. So they won overall 9 - 3 points with the shots 91-88. This means they’ve held on to their 4th place in the league just 2 points behind San Miguel Beagles. Meanwhile, Quesada Diamonds entertained San Miguel Beagles at home. Good mornings bowling with some really close scores, 3 rinks were won on the last end, against a very strong San Miguel side. Despite some close games, the Diamonds only won on one rink so the result was a win for San Miguel 10-2. Reflecting the tight match, the overall shots were close at 101-96. The Rubies had a very successful morning when they played Horadada Falcons winning the match 10-2 and the shots 83-55. On Friday, in the Southern League, Quesada Swans were up against Montemar Torreadors, who were on form and held the Swans at bay winning the match 8-4 and the shots 90-84. Whilst Quesada Swifts hosted Country Bowls in an afternoon match. Both teams were on good form and there were some really tight heads and close finishes. Three rinks were decided by one shot two in Country bowls favour, one won by the Swifts. Overall the points were 8-4 to the Swifts with the shots 97-73. In the Winter league, Quesada played away at Greenlands and won the match 10-2 points, with 91-67 shots. Quesada are currently 5th place in the Winter League and with only 3 points separating 3rd, 4th and 5th places there’s everything to play for in the coming weeks. In the Federated 4’s, Quesada Panthers hosted another of the San Luis teams, the Ospreys. This time San Luis were the victors with 8-0 points and 86-36 shots. At Quesada Bowls Club we welcome both new and experienced bowlers. We’re a friendly club with a mixture of competition, league and casual players. In addition to league matches and Club competitions we have our popular Saturday morning chicken drive which is open to visitors, and we have free coaching for new members.  So come along and see what we have to offer! Contact our membership secretary Angie Goddard  newleaf2014@hotmail.co.uk San Miguel Bowls Club - week ending 1st February 2019 - by Barry Jones San Miguel Pointers continue with their good form playing away to El Rancho Palaminos gaining all 12 points (111 shots to 63) equal best trios Anne & David Young and Stuart Hemmings 29 - 8 and James Cutting, Brian Allen and Lynn Greenland 28 - 7. San Miguel Beagles were away to Quesada Diamonds winning 10 - 2 (101 shots to 96), the best trio were Brian Miller, Val Collins and Lin Miller 22 - 17. San Miguel Alsations were home to Quesada Pearls losing 9 - 3 (91 shots to 88), the winning trio were Jan Farmer, Derek Farmer and Mike Douglas 24 - 8. San Miguel Dalmations were home to El Rancho Pintos losing 10 - 2 (93 shots to 75), the winning triple were Stan North, Bob Graham and Frank Scotthern 20 - 13. In the Winter League San Miguel were away to The Emerald Isle losing 8 - 4 (86 shots to 81). The best winning rink were Allan Patterson, Bob Graham, Mary Dyer and Lin Miller 24 - 10. In the Fed 4’s San Miguel Cherokees and Apaches both had Bye’s. San Miguel Mohawks were home to San Luis Condors, winning 6 - 2 (69 shots to 32). The best winning rink were Bob Nesbitt, Jack Jackson, Cyril Medley and Dave Champion 29 - 7. On Friday San Miguel Boxers were home to Horadada Royals, winning 10 - 2 (120 shots to 70). The best winning trio were Sheila Errington, Peter Masters and Brian Errington with 33 - 11. San Miguel Bulldogs were away to The Emerald Isle Cavaliers, where they shared the points 6 - 6, (75 shots for 82 shots against). The best winning trio were Pat McEwan, Shiela Booth and Dave lMcEwan, 19 - 8. A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1:30 for 2:00 - €5 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and woods available to borrow. Due to the popularity of the Wasps, first time bowlers are asked to attend an initial coaching session on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 1:45. 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 WINTER LEAGUE. Away this week at La Marina and another excellent result to put us back on top of the league table,  four winning rinks & one just losing out. Shots, VB 104(10) - 64(2) LM SAL ENTERPRISE LEAGUE Albatrosses were away to San Luis Trekkers, the scores reflect a good game and the end result was brilliant, with wins on all rinks they scored a full house. Shots, VB 94(12) - 68(0) SL. The Drivers also away at San Luis didn’t do as well playing the Klingons, they only took one win from this top team. Shots, VB 67(2) - 124(10) SL. DISCOVERY LEAGUE Eagles were at home playing Greenlands Sycamores, hoping for a few good points but unfortunately losing on all rinks. Shots, VB 54(0) - 131(12) G. VOYAGER LEAGUE the Buggies were at home, playing the San Luis Vulcans, this was the second of our teams this week to score a full house with wins across the board plus a big shot difference. Shots, VB 148(12) - 40 (0) SL. SOUTHERN LEAGUE A Div. A home game for the Lanzadores playing La Marina Ospreys, what a battle this was..hard fought until the end, the Lanzadores finished with wins on four rinks, the fifth was a couple of shots  short but a great result regardless. VB 93(10) - 80(2) LM. The Picadors were also at home playing the La Siesta Blues. They had two wins and the overall shots despite failing to field a full side. Shots, VB 74(6) - 69(6) LM Div C Swingers away to Greenlands Elms, they had four wins  and one defeat. Congratulations to Kevin Hardy, Sandra Burrows & Maggie Furness for scoring a ‘Hot Shot’ VB 125(10) - 62(2) G. Conquistadores away to La Marina Merlins played a close game but had nothing to show for it...hard luck! Shots, VB 68(0) - 99(12) LM. SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB REPORT 01.02.19. Another busy week for all our teams, with some great results & useful points, although not everything went to plan. SA League Monday 28th Klingons home v VB Drivers, a great result; 124shots-67, 10pts-2. Winners: Colin Jackson, June & Keith Jones, 36-6, Kath Reid, Pam Lockett, Ian Kenyon 18-14, William Holtham, Sabrina & Russell Marks 24-13, Bob White, Giuseppe Galelli, Peter McEneany 33-10. Trekkers home v VB Albatrosses, a tough match 0-12, 68 shots-94. Romulans a great result away v GL Chestnuts; 9-3, 102shots-74. Winners: Pauline Johnson, Chris Lythe, Ralph Jones 23-7, Chris Phillips, Dee Hoey, Joe Millis 21-14, Pat Barnes, Danny McErlean, Tom Fromson 20-20, Robert Hicks, Rob Bruce, Lyndon Johnson 20-13. Vulcans away v VB Buggies, a hard day at the office: 0-12, 40shots-148. Wednesday 30th Winter League: a better result home v La Siesta, 8points-4, 98 shots-68. Winners: Pam Lockett, June Jones, Peter McEneany, Keith Jones 23-9, Kath Reid, Giuseppe Galelli, Neil Morrison, Ian Kenyon 30-10, Ray Clarke, Drew Russell, Sabrina & Russ Marks 22-7. FED 4’s League: Thursday 31st Ospreys an excellent result away v Q Panthers: 8-0, 26shots-12. Winners: William Holtham, Janet McEneany, Ann Holland, Peter McEneany 20-14, Pam Lockett, June Jones, Ray Clarke, Keith Jones 40-10, Giuseppe Galelli, Margaret Clarke, Scott Malden, Ian Kenyon 26-12. Condors away v SM Mohawks, fought hard for 2pts-6, 32 shots-69. Winners: Jan Pocock, Margaret Morrison, Bill Webb, Drew Russell 15-13. Bazas away v GL Beech, hard fought but unfortunately, 0pts-8 39shots-60. Southern League: Friday 1st Lions home v GL Oaks, another excellent result; 12pts-0, 110 shots-60 Winners: Kath Reid, Pam Lockett, Ian Kenyon 16-13, Bob White, Ann Holland, Ray Pollock 21-19, Margaret Morrison, Keith Phillips, Neil Morrison 17-14, Janet McEneany, Ray Clarke, Peter McEneany 21-9, Colin Jackson, June & Keith Jones 35-5. Tigers, home v ER Mustangs, a great result, 90shots-70, 10pts-2. Winners: Judy Carroll, Bill Webb, Derrick Cooper 18-16, Allen Bowen, Graham Bird, Suzi Cooper 17-10, Ros Holmes, Jan & Brian Pocock 19-10, Shirley Verity, Jo & Jules Pering 25-10. Leopards away v La Manga Crusaders, hard work and some close games but: 0-12, 45shots-125. Pumas, away v LS Silvers, useful points: 6-6, 87shots-97. Winners: Pat Barnes, Mary Fromson, Danny McErlean 24-20, Chris Phillips, Robert Hicks, Lyndon Johnson 18-13, Val & Allan Lever, Tom Fromson 20-17. For information, SLBC website: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com or contact June Jones, Club Captain: 691903773.

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COSTA BLANCA BOWLS ROUNDUP - 25 FEB 17

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB

The Pintos, on Monday, played host to the Greenland Sycamores on a horrendous day for bowls, with a strong gusting and cold wind. But the Pintos having the advantage of the home mat, adjusted to the conditions sooner than their worthy opponents and took 5 rinks and the overall shots, well worth getting out of bed for.

Meanwhile the Broncos travelled to the Emerald Isle to play the Moonrakers in very difficult conditions on an away mat, but although they came away without a point, the ones I spoke to this morning had enjoyed the experience and one or two had been close matches.

Friday morning brought the Vistabella Conquistadors to El Rancho to play the Raiders, alas the opposition failed to provide a full team and conceded one rink, but took two, and hence the Raiders took the points by 10-4. Helga Schiffman, Gill Bartlett and Rob Clark drew the conceded rink and I am sure would rather have played. Pam Harris, Malc Elmore and Brian Harris 19-14. Marion Haynes, Diane Yates and Dave Haynes 13-18. Edward Elsam, Tony Robinson and Graham Day 18-10. Ngaio  Baldwin, Bob Easthope and Gary Newson 23-14. Tricia Elsam, Peter Blackburn and Keith Longshaw 16-23.

In the afternoon the Mustangs played host to the Emerald Isle Claymores, struggled a little without complaint, to master the speed of the mat. Though they played well and took 2 rinks, although some of the scores had large points differentials, the game play was close.  Judy Foley, Keith Cunningham and Geoff Jones 15-10. Barbara Jones, Sheila Cooper and Jane Hamill 15-22. Ann Taylor, Malc Sykes and Jim Gracie 34-8. Irene Thomson, Jim Taylor and Eddie Thomson 33-7. Maxine Wright, John Skipper and Rod Wright 14-21. Henry Ryder, Jan Bright and Richard Lee 26-6. For membership details contact Brian Taylor on 965077093 or  at briantaylor_es@yahoo.co.uk or Carolyn Harris on 966774316 or at elranchobowls.secretary@gmail.com

EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB

The Titans were at home to Country Bowls and came out winners by 12=2 aggregate146=69  this win gives them promotion ,,Now a final push is on to go up as champions. Winners were Y Mallerburn P Coffey F Close 34=15,,D Rhodes K Jolliffe D Gerrard 26=8 P Heaney J Pooley I Brewster 28=6  M Whitelock C Highland  M Stacey 22=8  J Parkes M Veale P Parkes 21=13

The Neptunes travelled to second placed La Siesta Apollos and came away with an excellent 9=5 win,,with winning rinks being E Morris D Birkett J Mullarkey  36=10. J Jarvis E Sheperd J Mulloy 20=8 and LHawkins A Malcolm B Smith 18=9. L Fisher S Johnson P Willicott got a 18=18 draw

The Moonrakers recorded a fantastic 14=0 win over El Rancho Broncos,with an aggregate of 142=68,,the winners were V Cameron L Burns A Burns 31=7   R Adams M Petty M Breen 30=10 I Fay R Fooks F King 25=12  L Harris S Wickens A Fay 22=12, M Foulds B Foulds E Bennett 19=16  S Adams T Harris R Ede 15=11 

Wed saw the EI travel to Finca Guila in the winter league and they keep pressing the top positions with a 9=3 win anda aggregate of 85=74,,winners were J Parkes M Veale C Highland and P Parkes 21=11, M Highland R White A M Stevenson D Gerrard 21=14, P Heaney S Johnson D Birkett I Brewster 17=13,,and they got a 17 =17 draw as well with D Rhodes Y Mallerburn F Close C Lindgren

Thursday brought two games to the Emerald Isle in Fed4s League the Shamrocks home to San Luis Bazars  beaten 8=0 with an aggregate of 44=61 the Leprechauns losing at home to Quesada  2=6 and aggregate of 47=56, winning rink D Rhodes L Vincent J Pooley and  D Birkett 20=16

Friday saw the Cavaliers play Monte Mar at home and slipped to a 2=12 aggregate of 117=121 defeat. winners were J Parkes M Veale P Parkes 39=9

The Claymores played at El Rancho Mustangs,and lost 4=10 with the aggregate being  74=131 winning trips were A Brown S Johnson P Willicott 22=15, EMorris C Thomas and J Mullarkey 21=14

The Outlaws were at home verses La Siesta Golds and had a great 14=0  win with an aggregate of 143=69, winning trips were J Dear F King R Ede 32=12, V Cameron P Cresswell A Fay 21=10,,, M Foulds T Harris E Bennett 27=11, R Adams M Petty M Breen 20=14  L Harris S Wickens A Burns 20=10, S Adams G Inwood B Foulds 23=12

The Roundheads played Monte Mar Torreadors and got beaten 2=12,with an aggregate of 53=112 winning trips  A Padfield P Cresswell S Watson 17=12

ELWYN MORRIS

GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB

In the South Alicante League, Enterprise Division, The Maples were at Home to San Miguel Meteors. Final scores were – total shots for – 86.  total shots against – 92.  Points for – 6. Against – 8. Winning rinks were………..Sheila Stead, Val Duchart, skip Sue Brown. –  16 shots to 9. Brian Tomlin, Dave Dudding, skip Mel Brown – 21 shots to 15. Jean Thompson, Joan Oliver, skip Marilyn Fryatt. – 13 shots to 12.

In the Discovery Division, the Sycamores were away to Emerald Isle Titans. Final score was – Total shots for – 88. total shots against – 153.  Points for 2. against 12.  Winning rink was………………Rudy Wattley, Terry Lawton, skip John Obrien. 37 shots to 6.In the Southern League, the Oaks were away to San Luis Lions. Final score was – total shots for 75, against 100. Points for 4. against – 10. Winning rinks were – Sheila Stead, Joan Oliver,Mel Brown. 23 shots to 8.  Brian Tomlin, Dave Thompson, Marilyn Fryatt. – 16 shots to 14.For all inquires regarding new membership please ring Haley on 966844399

LA MARINA REPORT BY BARRY LATHAM

This week has started off a bit like last week. Oops. The Explorers wended their way to the place on the hill only to lose 11-3 at Vistabella Albatrosses. I’m sure there is a saying about Albatross. Margaret & Rob Finlayson plus Maureen Kidd managed a draw, Jim & Kathy Manning and Reg Jackson drew while our winning rink comprised of Dave Hadaway, Arthur Cronk and the inevitable Anne Stone.

Next came the Pathfinders who went to play at San Miguel Comets and lost 10-4. Two winners were John Rae, Mick Fitzgerald and Lynne Armitage 18-10 and David Taylor, Dave McGaw and Lorita Rae 22-16.  Hooray for the Raes.

Okay so they don’t need us, extra holiday then. Well done to the Winter League at home versus San Miguel with a10-2 win. John Mallet, Peter Parsons, Roger Stacey and Maureen Kidd won19-15; the Armitages  and the Taylors combined together to get 25-12 win; Dave Hadaway with his happy girls, Kathy Manning, Barbara Forshaw and Janet Parsons won18-15 and Alan Castle, Phil Pape, the Butlers won 22-9. No mention of Anne. San Miguel won the Berleen.

What a good Friday. All three teams winning. The Sharks played away against Vistabella Lanzadores and a close game it was, one rink drew, two others lost by one and one won by a lot. The big winner was Alan Castle, Phil Pape and Janet Parsons 32-6. The other winners were Margaret and Rob Finlayson and Hilary Cronk; Alex Whyte, Dave Hadaway and Dave O’Sullivan while the ones who drew were Roy Hart, Peter Parsons and Andy Bartlett.

The Dolphins entertained La Siesta Blues and won a closely fought match with the two points for the overall score. John Rae, Dave McGaw and Roger Stacey won 18-15; Brian Duff, Martin Butler and Maria Duff won 19-11 while John and Shirley Withers and Angela Butler made sure we won the overall with a 27-6 win.

Last but not least the Seagulls nearly got their revenge when La Manga Crusaders visited us. 12-2 winners we were. Len Daniels, Steve Hindle and Berni Carr 29-12; Keep it in the family, Sue Daniels, Mike Stone and Mo Taylor 32-11; John Morgan, Clive Pratt and Dave Bulfield 31-6; Colin Armitage, Arthur Cronk and Anne Stone 23-10; Dave Taylor, Gina Hindle and Lynne Armitage 22-15.

LA SIESTA BOWLS CLUB BY ROD EDGERTON

The week began with no fixture for the Pioneers and so the only match involved the Apollos who had a home match,in very windy weather, against Emerald Isle Neptunes.Despite convincing wins for Barbara and Jack Cooper with Vic Mahomet 32-6 and Irene Laverick with Pat and Brian Harman 20-12 the only other point came from Ann and Robert Heath who rescued a draw 18-18 with a final end getting four shots.The overall shots being 97-110.The points 9 to the Isle 5 to La Siesta.

Mixed fortunes in The Fed 4’s with the Hoopoes gaining a 6-2  home win against Montemar whilst the Parakeets lost away at Horadada by the same scoreline. Wins for the Hoopoes came from Rod Edgerton,Bill Jordan with Florence and Mike Edwards 23-7 and by Val Dalton,Norman Adcroft Jack Cooper and George Richardson 18-14 whilst Ann and Robert Heath with Tony Dalton and Vic Mahomet lost by a single shot. The winning rink for the Parakeets,in tricky conditions, at Horadada came from Joy and Brian Gardiner with Tony Campbell and Jean Cooper 17-14.

The Winter League saw the visit of Vistabella to our home and they gained revenge from the reverse fixture with a 10-2 win. Our winning rink was Joy Gardiner,Trish Reilly with Bill and Sue Jordan who won 25-15.Bad luck for the rink of Ann Edgerton, Jack Cooper,Pat Reilly and Mike Edwards who lost by a single shot in a match that was in doubt until the skips delivered their last bowl.

The Blues travelled to La Marina to play the Dolphins and suffered a narrow 8-6 reverse the shots score being a close 85-93. Winning rinks for La Siesta were Ann and Robert Heath with Pat Harman 23-9,Joy Gardiner,John Taylor and Jean Cooper 16-8 and Barbara Cooper,Vic Mahomet and Mike Edwards 14-12.

Not such good news for the Golds who lost their away match at Emerald Isle Outlaws without recording any winning rinks.On the day they faced some excellent bowling by their opponents.

Finally,some good news to report one of our stalwart members Roy Millward is at last out of hospital and on his way to recovery, although not yet available to receive visitors.We look forward to seeing both him and Sheila back on the rink as soon as possible.

MONTE MAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB

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Monte Mar Toreadors v San Luis Romulans.

A hard match played on a very windy day. Well done to the Toreadors winning on four rinks.

Shots Toreadors 120 – 94 Romulans. Points Toreadors 10 – 4 Romulans.

Monte Mar Matadors v San Luis Trekkers.

Winning on four rinks well done ton Sue Kemp, June Young skip Brian Zelin 20 – 16  Geraldine Fisher, Harry Dobson skip Gordon Fisher 10 – 0. Ronnie Cairns, Alan Ashberry skip Tony Finan 23 – 12. Denise Ashberry, Dave Melville, skip Bill Young 19 – 10.

Shots Matadors 94 – 77 Trekkers. Points Matadors 10 – 4 Trekkers.

Tuesday 21st February.

Monte Mar Picadors v La Siesta Hoopoes.

Winning on one rink well done to Sheila Roberts, Lesley Jones, Ron Jones and skip David Eades.

Shots Picadors 35 – 54 Hoopoes. Points Picadors 2 – 6 Hoopoes.

Monte Mar Lords v Greenlands Bulls.

Winning on all three rinks, well done to all.

Shots Lords 61 – 35 Bulls. Points lords 8 – 0 Bulls.

Wednesday 22nd February.

Winter League Monte Mar v Quesada.

Not a very good day at the office losing to a very good team. Winning on one rink well done to Sue Kemp, Jan Gatward, Danny King and skip Brian Zelin.

Shots Monte Mar 69 – 94.Points Monte Mar 2 – 12 Quesada.

Friday 24th February.

Monte Mar Toreadors v Emerald Isle Roundheads.

A good day for the Toreadors with the Roundheads only able to field five teams instead of six. Nevertheless the Toreadors won on four rinks and losing on the last end on the remaining rink. So a big well done to everyone in contributing.

Shots Toreadors 112 – 53 Roundheads. Points Toreadors 12 – 2 Roundheads.

Monte Mar Matadors v Emerald Isle Cavaliers.

Winning on five rinks well done to, Sue Kemp, June Young skip Brian Zelin 21 – 17.

Keith Simpson, Joe Ridley skip Diane Ridley 16 – 14. Ethal Finan, Tony Finan skip Bill Young 30 – 18. Geraldine Fisher, Harry Dobson skip Gordon Fisher 19 – 13. Ronnie Cairns, Val Higgin skip Roy Mercer 28 – 16.

Shots Matadors 121 – 117 Cavaliers. Points Matadors 12 – 2 Cavaliers.

For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website  www.montemarbowls.com or email us at info@montemarbowls.com. We are also on Facebook.

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB REPORT 24.02.17.

An unsettled week, cool, cloudy and windy at times; maybe March will be better.  

South Alicante Winter Triples: Enterprise Div. Monday 20th SL Klingons home v Q Pearls, a fight to the end, points 12-2, 118shots-99. Winners: Kath Reid, Sabrina & Russell Marks 21-13, Bob White, Keith Phillips, Scott Malden 19-17, Shirley Verity, Jo & Julian Pering 25-24, Steve Simmons, Keith Roberts, Giuseppe Galelli 18-12, Ray Clarke, June & Keith Jones 22-12. SL Trekkers, away v MM Matadors, hard game, 4pts-10, 77shots-94. Winners: Ros Holmes, Marina Beardsall, Derrick Cooper 19-8, Mags Haines, Dave Tilley, Vic Slater 20-14. Discovery Div. SL Romulans, home v MM Toreadors; tough match 4-10, shots 94-120. Winners: Mary & Tom Fromson, Kevin Hull 21-13, Dennis Jackson, Keith Blood, Harry Epsom 23-14.

Winter League: Wednesday 22nd home v Benitachell, so close to a clean sweep; points 10-2, shots 98-67. Winners: Pam Lockett, Jo Pering, June & Keith Jones 19-13, Shirley Verity, Ray Clarke, Jules Pering, Russell Marks 19-14, Ann Holland, Keith Phillips, Neil Morrison, Sabrina Marks 26-9, Irene Everett, Lynne Morris, Peter McEneany Tom Hill 16-12.   

FED 4’s League Thursday 23rd a battle of Blues v Reds, which fortunately the Blues won! Div A SL Ospreys, home v SM Cherokees, a good result; 53shots-45, pts6-2. Winners: Sheila Cammack, Jo Pering, June & Keith Jones 20-12, Pam Lockett, Lynne Morris, Ray Pollock, Tom Hill 22-14. Div B SL Condors; good points home v SM Mohawks, 6-2, shots 54-44. Winners: Allen Bowen, Bill Webb, Barry Edwards, Brian Pocock 20-12, Mags Haines, Ros Holmes, Margaret Morrison, Neil Morrison 18-13. Div C SL Bazas, a great win away v top of the league EI Shamrocks 8-0, 61 shots-44. Winners: Doug Beattie, Margaret Stephens, Fay Beattie, Drew Russell 25-15, Pat Malden, Pat Bird, Graham Bird, John Malden 19-14, Dennis & Chris Jackson, Dave Blackie, Scott Malden 17-15.

Friday 24th LLB Southern League, SL Lions home v GL Oaks, useful points 10-4, shots 100-75. Winners: Ann Holland, Pam Lockett, Giuseppe Galelli 24-10, Kath Reid, Keith Phillips, Scott Malden 25-14, Bob White, Ray Pollock, Phil Morrachan 19-12. SL Tigers, home v Q Swallows hard fought 6pts-8, shots 96-108. Winners: Margaret & Barry Roseveare, Derrick Cooper 27-13, Marina Beardsall, Bill Webb, Neil Morrison 20-12, Irene Everett, Dave Tilley, Vic Slater 15-12. SL Pumas, a tough match away v HO Royals, 0pts-14, 62 shots-136.

For information on San Luis Bowls Club check: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com

Sheila Cammack.

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB

The TV cameras and  Guardian newspaper will be at San Miguel Bowls Club on Thursday 2nd March during club morning.  They want to get  opinions of ex pats over Brexit.  Please see notice board.

Another mixed bag of results this week.  In the SABA league, the Comets played La Marina Pathfinders winning 10 points to 4.  Well done to Stan North, Jim Jarvie, Jack Jackson 32-7;  Sheila Errington, Peter Ross, Brian Errington 20-9;  Bill Mosely, Frank Scotthern, Bob Donnelly 28-10;  Bill Reeves, Carl Eagle, Bill Brownlee 19-14. Great shots difference 125 for, 80 against.

The Meteors were away to Greenland Maples, winning 8-4.  Close shot difference 92 for, 86 against.  Val & Chris Collier, Stuart Denholm 19-13;  Noel Davis, Dave & Lynn Greenland 18-7:  Margaret Patterson, Brian Miller, Cliff Plaisted 19-16.

The Pulsars were at home against Vistabella Drivers winning 8-6.  Jan Farmer, Peter Rees, John Raby 29-6;  Anita Brown, Sheila Booth, Gary Raby 15-11;  Pete Masters, Brenda Rees, Eddie Cowan 16-12;  Shots for 100, against 86.

The Winter League only managed 2 points against La Marina.  Well done to Cliff Plaisted, Val & Chris Collier, Stuart Denholm 21-11. Shots for 72, against 96.

In the Fed Fours all teams struggled this week for points.  The Mohawks got 2 points, winning team was Sheila Errington, Sheila Booth, Alan Booth, Brian Errington 19-16.  44 shots for – 54 against.

The Cherokees also got 2 points, winning team Noel Davis, Gail Willshire, Chris Collier, Fred Willshire 19-11. Shots for 45, against 53.

Another 2 point win for the Apaches!!  Jan Allen, Brenda Rees, John Marshall, John Raby 21-19,  Shots for 38, against 65.

Brilliant result for the Cougars in the Southern League, winning 13points to 1 against Country Bowls Geckos.  Bob Nesbitt, Bob Donnelly, Bill Brownlee 24-16;  Bob Hanton, Peter Ross, Barbara Scotthern 26-11;  Bill Moseley, Frank Scotthern, Jack Jackson 25-12;  Meg Brownlee, Ann Eagle, Mike Bayfield 24-19;  Sheila Errington, David Champion, Brian Errington 25-14;  Bill Reeves, Sandy Hannon, Carl Eagle 16 across.  Shots for 140, against 88.

The Cougars were away to Quesada Swifts winning 8 points to 6.  Well done to Pat McEwan, Alan Booth, Dave McEwan 17-8;  Jan Farmer, Ron Nairey, Paul Thomas 26-12;  Anita Brown, Tom Dalgleish, John Marshall 26-15.  113 shots for,  101 against.

Another date for  diary  OPEN FORUM Thursday 9th March 0930 for 1000.  Come along, have your say, bring ideas.  Please note, the green will be closed until the meeting ends.

Club mornings are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 0945 for 1015. 

The WASPS meet on Wednesday afternoons at 1.30.  5 euros for an afternoons friendly bowling, includes shoes, woods and free tuition if required.

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

VISTABELLA BOWLS. WITH LYNNE BISHOP

Off to a good start this week with the Enterprise Albatrosses away to La Marina Explorers, Four wins & a draw. T French, C Watkins & B Pain 21-9. S Kirk, N Burrows & K Cuthbert 18-9. L Bishop, S Broadhurst & J Bowman 19-14. L Watkins, S Burrows & M Furness 16-15. O Ratcliffe, B Brown & A Brown 15-15. Shots, VB 99(11) -82(3) LM.

Drivers away to San Miguel Pulsars had three wins, D Chaplin, B Ewart & P Whitehall 20-10. F Barclay, L Barber & G Thorpe 19-14. S Whitehall, M Foulcer & B Norris 18-16. Shots, 86(6) – 100(8) SM.

Voyager league Eagles home to Mazarrón Mariners had four winning Rinks, R Smith, P Cadwell & A Kendall 20-10. M Irwin, R Hudson & P Tomkins 21-12. M Blythe, K Rennison & R Pownall 20-17. D Hudson, S Cox & J Bagwell 17-16. Shots, VB 106(10)- 102(4) M.

Winter League. Another good win, this time at La Siesta…pay back time. O Ratcliffe, J Bowman, C Thorpe & B Pain 25-14. J Chaplin, M Foulcer, B Norris & E Bishop 21-13. S Burrows, B Brown, M Regan & G Thorpe 17-11. L Bishop, P Tomkins, A Brown & I Kenyon 19-18. VB 97(10)- 81(2) LS…nice one!

Fed 4’s. Vikings were away to San Miguel Apaches, them Indians don’t scare us! A great win of…VB 65(6) – 38(2) SM. Well done.

Southern league div A Lanzadores at home v La Marina Sharks. Two wins & a drawn game. O Ratcliffe, D Howard & K Cuthbert 20-19. L Watkins, B Brown & M Furness 16-15. J Chaplin, S Broadhurst & I Kenyon 17-17. VB 87(5) -123(9) LM.

Picadores also at home v Mazarrón Miners, four wins from D Gunning, J Neve & D Jenkins 35-10. S Kirk, T French & M Foulcer 21-18. D Leggatt, B Pointon & C Thorpe 15-13. F Barclay, B Ewart & G Thorpe 18-17. VB 114(10) – 97(4) M.

Div C Conquistadors away to El Rancho Raiders managed two wins on this difficult rink, well doe to R Savage, K Savage & P Tomkins 23-16 and D Hudson, A Kendall & J Harwood 18-13.

VB 79(4) – 89(10) E R.

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