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The Incredible Journey (1963)

From 1948 to 1960, Walt Disney Studios released fourteen feature- and short-length nature documentaries to worldwide audiences. From Seal Island (1948 short) to Jungle Cat (1960), moviegoers were treated to stunning, innovative wildlife filmmaking accompanied by anthropomorphization via the narration’s storytelling. The True-Life Adventures series – which essentially created a genre that extends today to films like March of the Penguins (2005, France) and television series such as the two BBC Planet Earth installments – was sometimes staged and questionable ethics went into the filmmaking. Its legacy also can be seen in Fletcher Markle’s The Incredible Journey. The film – which is not to be confused by the 1993 Disney remake Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey or the 2009 BBC documentary of a similar title – nevertheless will appeal to and entertain lovers of animals with its three incredibly convincing animal performances.

The film follows Siamese cat Tao (TAY-oh), a younger Labrador Retriever named Luath, and an older English Bull Terrier named Bodger. The three pets – each one is male – are owned by the Hunter family (John Drainie, Sandra Scott, Marion Finlayson, and Ronald Cohoon), who live in Canada and are to be temporarily away to Oxford University in England. Bodger, Luath, and Tao are given to the Hunters’ friend, John Longridge (Émile Genest), who resides in Northwestern Ontario. But, soon after, a mix-up between Mr. Longridge and his housekeepers, Mrs. Oakes (Beth Amos) and her husband Bert (Eric Clavering) makes Longridge and the Oakes unaware that the animals have started a 250-mile trek through the Canadian wilderness to return to the Hunter household. Episodes of natural and manmade danger, rare respites, and scenic beauty follow through an eighty-minute film that best succeeds when the humans are not interfering in an animals’ story.

The action is narrated by Rex Allen, a “singing cowboy” and fixture of Walt Disney Studios’ nature and Western film and television productions. Allen’s presence – in most all of the films he narrated for Disney – is superfluous, but not necessarily unwelcome. Considering Disney’s inclination for storybook-like storytelling in its nature documentaries – a feature that the True-Life Adventures innovated and normalized for that subgenre – The Incredible Journey might not have been greenlighted otherwise. Allen’s twang is distinctive, and he brings a warmth and specific folksiness more acceptable to audiences in the 1960s. The narration, penned by producer-writer James Algar, is neither enlightening nor comical, and will probably be better tolerated by moviegoers of a certain age as well as children. For everyone else, imagine being stuck in a Frontierland in one of the Disney parks and having that Old West-influenced English over the speakers every few minutes.

Canadian director Fletcher Markle, for whatever reason, was selected by Walt Disney to direct The Incredible Journey despite having helmed only three films prior (1949′s Jigsaw, 1951′s Night Into Morning, 1951′s The Man with a Cloak – all box-office duds and critically panned). Markle’s greatest credit may be for his involvement in CBS’s dramatic radio anthology series, Studio One, which was later brought to television in 1948. An auteur, Markle is not. Nor is he a master visualist or storyteller, as evidenced by The Incredible Journey’s lackadaisical direction. But Markle, alongside the animal trainers and cinematographer Kenneth Peach, know exactly how to shoot the animals – from the pets to the bear to the lynx – so that The Incredible Journey’s animal performances are as realistic as possible. Editor Norman R. Palmer, a veteran of Disney television productions and the True-Life Adventures film series as well a mentor to the late Roy E. Disney, has an always-exacting eye, and sells the artifice beautifully. And like in so many of Disney’s True-Life Adventures, it is oftentimes impossible to distinguish performance from these animals being animals. It is a formula that would be replicated decades afterwards, and improved upon to make fictitious and natural behavior inseparable onscreen.

This is as successful an anthropomorphization as ever seen from animals in a live-action feature film. Bodger, Luath, and Tao’s personalities are clearly depicted and differentiated, and The Incredible Journey summons unexpectedly powerful emotions by just hanging its camera over its animal actors – the elderly Bodger in particular. The film is at its most compelling when humans are not present – and, yes, that includes Rex Allen’s narration. Though the objective of the wandering trio is to return to their human family, a minimal human presence in The Incredible Journey could have spared the film some dreadful human performances. With so much emotion and story packed into the behavior and expressions our furry protagonists, a more intrepid director might have aimed for a production unfolding solely through the perspectives of the animals.

Accusations of animal cruelty have followed The Incredible Journey in recent decades. With consultation from the American Humane Association (AHA), a 1980 revision to the Producer-Screen Actors Guild Agreement (the P-SAG-AFTRA Agreement) included protections to animal actors for the first time. Before 1980. infamous incidents like the multiple racehorse deaths while filming the chariot scene to the original Ben-Hur (1925) and the gory, sensationalized sacrificial death of a water buffalo in Apocalypse Now (1979) could not be subject to litigation and sanction. There are multiple scenes throughout Markle’s film that invite such speculation – without spoiling, two of the most germane scenes involve Tao navigating a river and encountering a lynx. Though at least one True-Life Adventure is known to have contained scenes of ghastly animal cruelty (1958′s White Wilderness), there have been no verified documents or testimonies that confirm any unethical practices by the filmmakers in The Incredible Journey. Assuming that is correct, this is an extraordinary piece of filmmaking centered around animal performances. However, too many of these different species of animals should not have shared screentime with the other.

Shot in rural Ontario and mountainous regions in the American Pacific Northwest, The Incredible Journey assures younger viewers that the animals are never in grave peril. Sure, those encounters with the bear and a lynx might have resulted in a painful scrap, but they soldier on. The film should delight the youngest children, even if the lynx chase scene might prove a little too intense at first. And if possible, one should seek out The Incredible Journey rather than its, 1993 remake, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. The remake introduces the voice acting of Michael J. Fox, Don Ameche, and Sally Field – distracting from the animal performances, which is a formula that Babe (1995) and few other such films have ever perfected.

Like many older Disney live-action films not entitled Mary Poppins, memory of The Incredible Journey continues to wither as its availability on television and home media is comparatively limited. The film is a refinement of cinematic techniques regarding animals that continue to be tinkered with today. But, I suspect, the primary fascination for most will come in the endearing personalities from the three pets involved. Because where practices and methods to cinema may change, the companionship and human connection to their beloved dogs and cats is enduring.

My rating: 7/10

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Lunch at Gabriëlskloof, with some lovely SA wines

The last day in South Africa, at least for a few weeks. Lunch with a nice crowd at Gabriëlskloof. Gathered were Brian and Marion Smith (Elgin Ridge), Peter-Allan Finlayson (Crystallum and Gabriëlskloof), Marelise Niemann (Momento), MC Lauriault (Norman Hardie Wines), and John Seccombe (Thorne and Daughters).

Peter Allan Finlayson

Crystallum Clay Shales Chardonnay 2016 Hemel en Aarde, South Africa Made in a 2600 litre foudre, this is a lovely, textured Chardonnay. Pear and citrus fruit with a bit of depth, some silkiness in the mouth, and pretty tangerine detail. Subtle, elegant and lovely. 94/100

Crystallum Mabalel Pinot Noir 2016 Kaimansgaat, South Africa 115 clone. Sappy with nice integrated greenness and fine red cherry fruit. Supple and detailed with real finesse and purity. There’s a balance between richness and freshness here. 94/100

Crystallum Cuvée Cinema Pinot Noir 2016 Hemel en Aarde, South Africa Fresh and vital with lovely red cherries and plums. Lovely finesse to this wine, which is juicy and lively but also has a silkiness to it. 94/100

Gabriëlskloof Landscape Series Magdalena 2016 Western Cape, South Africa This is 70% Sauvignon and 30% Semillon (30 year old vines from Franschhoek), and was first made in 2015, which was Pieter-Allan Finlayson’s first vintage here. Very fresh and pure with lovely citrus and pear fruit, and a subtle waxy edge. Fine, expressive personality and lovely balance. Matured in old oak. 93/100

Gabriëlskloof Landscape Series Elodie 2016 Swartland, South Africa This comes from two old Chenin vineyards in the Swartland, one on sandstone and one on schist. So delicate with very pure citrus and white peach fruit. Fine grained with lovely tangerine and spice hints. A serious wine that’s perfectly in balance. 95/100

Gabriëlskloof Landscape Series Syrah on Sandstone 2015 Bot River, South Africa This is from very sandy, rocky soil, and the grapes were picked early. Very peppery and textural with a silky edge. Elegant with lovely fruit purity. Really expressive and pure, this is a beautiful wine. 93/100

Gabriëlskloof Landscape Series Cabernet Franc 2015 Bot River, South Africa Supple and leafy with a nice green, chalky edge to the smooth blackberry and cherry fruit. This has smoothness and a lovely textural, rounded quality, with real finesse. Finishes fresh. 93/100

Momento Chenin Blanc Verdelho 2016 South Africa This vintage has 22% Verdelho from the Swartland in the blend. Fresh and spicy with ripe apple and citrus, as well as a tint hint of nuttiness. Rounded but fresh with a citrus edge and a long finish. 93/100

Momento Chenin Blanc Verdelho 2015 Bot River, South Africa This has 9% Verdelho in the blend. Fresh, lively and transparent with juicy lemons and tangerines. There’s an appealing stony freshness to this wine which also has some pear skin character. Very pure. 94/100

Thorne and Daughters Rocking Horse 2016 South Africa One third Rousanne with Semillon and Chardonnay, as well as a dollop of Chenin and Clairette. Very aromatic and taut with spicy grapefruit character, a fresh palate and great concentration of complex citrus fruits. There’s richness here as well as freshness. Lovely stuff. 95/100

Momento Grenache 2015 Swartland, South Africa From decomposed granite soils. Elegant, supple red berry fruits with a fine peppery spiciness. Lively and juicy with a red fruit focus and great precision. Such purity to this wine with good acidity. 93/100

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COSTA BLANCA BOWLS ROUNDUP 6 MARCH 17

LA MARINA REPORT BY BARRY LATHAM

The Pathfinders found their way with great win of 10-4 at home against Monte Mar in the Discovery Division. John Rae, Bernie Carr and Mick Fitzgerald 19-13. John Mallet, John Morgan and Gina Hindle 20-8. Colin & Lynne Armitage and Peter Bailey 18-8. David Taylor, Dave McGaw and Lorita Rae 18-13.

The Explorers travelled to play Quesada Pearls but met a strong team and lost 10-4 although they only narrowly lost the overall score by six shots. Our winners came from Peter Parsons, Phil Pape and Carol Smith plus Alex Whyte, Shirley Hadaway and Janet Parsons.

Winter League at home to BBC and although we lost, it wasn’t a disaster as we achieved four points. Colin Armitage, Dave Taylor, Richard Robinson and Lynne Armitage beat that brilliant Jeff Richards. One of our oldest players, Alan Castle led his rink of Phil Pape, Carol Smith and Kathy Manning to an 18-16 win. The Berleen Boys did it again winning by one. So well done Alex Whyte, Jim Freeman, Mike Surch and Dave Bulfield.

Friday here again and little trip down the road for the Dolphins to play La Manga Crusaders and they surprised a few folk by getting four points. Don Harrison, Reg Jackson and Trevor Hancock a 16-11 win and the travellers return, Barry & Margaret Sadler that is plus Garth Slater with a two shot advantage. Well done the Dolphins.

The Seagulls at home to the San Miguel Cougars lost in a very close game by two shots. Our top rink was Dave Taylor, Gina Hindle and Lynne Armitage. The other two winning rinks won by just one shot each so well done Terry Perchard, Berni Carr and Barbara Forshaw plus John Morgan, Clive Pratt and Dave Bulfield.

The Sharks are the tops this week with a 14-0 beating at home of the San Luis Tigers. Should just about get all the triumphant names in. So well done Alex Whyte, Dave Hadaway, and Maureen Kidd. Dave Lewis, Jim Manning and Margaret McLaughlin. Margaret & Rob Finlayson plus Hilary Cronk. Peter Parsons, Tom Spencer and Andy Bartlett. Alan Castle, Phil Pape and Janet Parsons. And our top lot, Shirley Hadaway, John Mallett and Kathy Manning.

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB.

The Pintos started their week with a home fixture against La Siesta Apollos and what a glorious day it was. It was a tight match on play, with most of us I think playing some good woods, but also some that we could hardly believe, a little tricky I think. But we did hold off the opposition to take the rinks 5-1 and the overall shots. Meanwhile the broncos were playing away at Horadada against the Falcons and had a tough match, but played well enough to come away with 2 rinks, always a good away result.

Friday found the Mustangs playing at Quesada against the Swifts and a very pleasant morning it was in good company. As you would expect the Swift took advantage of the home mat, but the Mustangs did manage to come away with 2 rinks and not a great deficit in overall shots. June Whitworth, Jane Hamill and Stew Hamill 20-22. Bob Morgan, Keith Cunningham and David Whitworth 15-18. Ann Taylor, Malc Sykes and Jim Gracie 12-21. Irene Thomson, Jim Taylor and Eddie Thomson 18-14. Barbara Jones, Sheila Cooper and Geoff Jones 8-22. Henry Ryder, Jan Bright and Richard Lee 21-11.

Meanwhile the Raiders entertained Greenland Cedars and both played well to take 3 rinks each, with the Raiders taking the overall shots by a small margin. Gill Bartlett, Bob Easthope and Rob Clark 19-12. Ann C Taylor, Shirley Edwards and Bob Taylor 21-13. Pam Harris, Malc Elmore and Brian Harris 23-7. Marion Haynes, Diane Yates and Dave Haynes 12-14. Ria Dukker, Peter Blackburn and Keith Longshaw 14-20. Tricia Elsam, Tony Robinson and Graham Day 11-28. 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 by Elwyn Morris

Firstly let us congratulate the Titans for being champions of this league after going to San Miguel Comets and winning 8-6 aggregate 108-128 to SM, winners were M Highland R White A M Stevenson 20-14, Y Mallerburn P Coffey F Close 20-18, M Whitelock C Highland M Stacey 21-19 P Heaney J Pooley I Brewster 18-17. Well done to all of the squad

The Neptunes kept their hopes of promotion alive with a great win over San Luis Romulans 14-0 aggregate 174-57 winners were M Riley C Thomas M Thomas 37-4, L Hawkins A Malcolm B Smith 33-5, J Jarvis E Sheperd J Mulloy 31-12 E Morris G Roberts J Mullarkey 26-11, S Johnson L Fisher P Willicott 24-10 C Donnellan M Malcolm D Birkett 23-15

The Moonrakers secured runners up spot by beating La Siesta Pioneers 8-6, aggregate 109-96 winning trips B Foulds T Harris R Ede 29-7, M Foulds P Cresswell E Bennett 22-6, A Ede R Fooks F King 20-13

Tuesday took the Shamrocks to play La Siesta Paraketes in the Fed4s league but the home team came out on top with 7-1 win and an aggregate of 33-66

Wed brought La Siesta to the EI in the winter league and had a great 12-0 win with an aggregate of 139-53 winnings rinks were P Heaney S Johnson D Birkett I Brewster 42-12, M Highland R White A M Stevenson D Gerrad 28-9, J Parkes M Veale C Highland P Parkes 26-10, C Thomas J Westall J Pooley S Westall 23-10, D Rhodes Y Mallerburn F Close C Lindgren 20-12

Friday saw the Cavaliers travel to Greenlands and the home team came out on top 8-6 with an aggregate of 89-91 the winning trips were J Parkes M Veale Parkes 23-8, J Pooley R White A M Stevenson  19-16, D Rhodes K Jolliffe D Gerrard 15-13

The Claymores were at home to Country Bowls Checkos and had a good 12-2 win with an aggregate score of  132-79 winners were S Johnson L Fisher  P Willicott 29-15   J Redfren B Allen B Kavanagh 24-10, E Morris B Eldred J Mullarkey 22-11  M Riley C Thomas M Thomas 20-11, C Donnellan M Malcolm D Birkett 23-13

The Outlaws played at Vistabella Conquistadores who failed to field a full team thus the Outlaws won 12-2 aggregate being 120-69,,winners were L Harris G Inwood B Foulds 31-13 ,,J Dear F King R Ede 15-14, R  Adams  M Petty M Breen 23-12  V Cameron S Wickens P Cresswell 22-7

The Roundheads played at home against San Luis Pumas and slipped to a 4-10 Defeat with the aggregate being 95-110,and winners were D Horne K Griffiths T Culpin 24-7,,P Horton D Martin A Padfield  17-15

Greenlands Bowls Club by Dave Webb

In the Discovery Division the Sycamores were at home to Country Bowls Flamingos. Final score was  – total shots – for    – 114.  Total shots against – 79. Points for 8 against – 6.Winning rinks – Rudy Wattley, Terry Lawton, John Obrien. 25 shots to 4.  Diane Lawton, Ron Stansfield, Frank Saunders. 22 shots to 7.  Joan Hunter, Margaret Hirst, Mike Cassidy. 30 shots to 7. The Oaks were against Emerald Isle Cavaliers. Total shots for 91. Shots against 89. Points 8 – 6. Winning rinks – Sheila Stead, Joan Oliver, Mel Brown – 20 – 12.  David Fryatt, Zoe Wilcock, Jim Wilcock. – 18- 11.  Brian Tomlinson, Dave Thompson, Marilyn Fryatt – 18 – 11.

La Siesta Bowls Club By Rod Edgerton

The Apollos travelled to the notoriously difficult El Rancho rink to play the Pintos and only managed to win on one rink. Our winning rink was Beryl Styring, Norman Adcroft and Alex Morrice who mastered the conditions to win by 18 shots to 13.The overall shots score being 85-131.However, despite this loss the Apollos still have a good chance of finishing as league runners up.

The Pioneers entertained the Emerald Isle Moonrakers and in a close contest the rinks were shared with Moonrakers picking up the overall score by 109 shots to 96. The winning rinks for La Siesta were Hilary Clarke, Molly Russell and Rab Logan 31-8, Penny Porter, Alan Ralph and John Clarke 20-12 and in a nailbiting finish Ken Stringfellow, Rod Edgerton and Johnnie Ryder won by a single shot 19-18.

In the Fed 4’s the Parakeets had Emerald Isle Shamrocks as visitors. La Siesta won on two of the tree rinks drawing the other, therefore winning overall by 7 points to 1, overall shots being 66-33. The winning rinks were Joy and Brian Gardiner with Tony Campbell and Jean Cooper 31-7 and Jo Elkin, Irene Mangan with Trish and Pat Reilly who won 20-11. The other rink which was tied saw Irene Laverick, Pat Moore with Pat and Brian Harman winning the final two ends to gain a draw 15-15.

The Hoopoes were away against league leaders San Luis and won on a single rink thereby gaining 2 points. The winning rink was Robert and Ann Heath together with Tony Dalton and John Ball. Barbara and Bill Cooper with Sue Jordan and Mike Edwards needed a hot shot on the final end to gain a valuable draw, and they nearly managed it getting 7 on the final end, thereby losing to a single shot.

The Winter League team travelled to Emerald Isle and unfortunately met with a disappointing 12-0 defeat. Let’s hope for better fortune next week.

The Blues travelled to San Miguel to play the Jaguars and came away with a 10 points to 4 victory. The overall shots being 111-96.The biggest winning rink came from Ann and Robert Heath with Pat Harman who won 19-7. The 3 other winning rinks were Joy Gardiner, John Taylor and Jean Cooper 21-16,Irene Laverick, Brian Gardiner and Brian Harman 17-11 and Beryl Styring, Ramsey Sinclair and Alex Morrice 16-14.

The Golds entertained Montemar Toreadors and although sharing the rinks 3 apiece lost the overall shots by 110-99.The biggest winners were Hilary Clarke, Tom Heaslewood and Tony Dalton 33-18 whilst Penny Porter, Allan Ralph and Johnnie Ryder won 20-13 and Ken Stringfellow, Sid Gallup, Tony Campbell won by a single shot 15-14.

Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club

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Monday 27th February. Monte Mar Toreadors v La Marina Pathfinders.

A hard fought match with the Pathfinders on a lovely February morning, not the result we were hoping for. Points Toreadors 4 – 10 Pathfinders. Shots Toreadors 85 – 102. Well done to all the team for their effort on the day.

Monte Mar Matadors v Vistabella Drivers.

Winning on four rinks well done to Sue Kemp, David Eades, skip Brian Zelin 20 –14

Geraldine Fisher, Mike Farrelly, skip Gordon Fisher 23 – 11. Pauline Merry, Alan Ashberry, skip Chris Merry 21 – 17. Ethel Finan, Val Hignett, skip Tony Finan 20 -12

Shots Matadors 104 – 90 Drivers. Points Matadors 10 – 4.

Wednesday March 1st Monte Mar v Javea.

Winning on one rink well done to, Sue Kemp, Jan Gatward, Danny King, and skip Brian Zelin. Shots Monte Mar 68 – 88 Javea. Points Monte Mar 2 – 10 Javea.

Thursday March 2nd Monte Mar Lords v Quesada Leopards.

Winning on one rink well done to Keith Simpson, Dave Roberts, June Young, and skip Danny King. Shots Lords 33 – 59 Leopards. Points Lords 2 – 6 Leopards.

Friday March 3rd Monte Mar Toreadors v La Siesta Golds.

A good win for the Toreadors at the home of La Siesta Golds. After a keenly fought match with a number of close matches both teams won on three rinks, with the Toreadors winning on overall shots. Shots Toreadors 110 – 99 Golds. Points Toreadors 8 – 6 Golds. Well done to the winning rinks of Lesley Jones, Bill Webster, skip Joan Harding. Sue Bounds, Les Bounds and skip Jan Gatward. Cliff Norris, Howie Williams and skip Graham Smyth.

Monte Mar Matadors v Quesada Swallows. Winning on three rinks well done to, Sue Kemp, June Young skip Brian Zelin 21 –17 Pauline Merry, Alan Ashberry skip Chris Merry 21 – 6. Keith Simpson, Joe Ridley, skip Diane Ridley 23 – 14. Ronnie Cairns, Val Hignett skip Roy Mercer 18 – 18. Shots Matadors 115 – 96 Swallows. Matadors 9 – 5 Swallows.

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 SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB by Sheila Cammack.

A more spring-like complexion to this week; a chance to briefly take off the jackets and put on the sun cream!

South Alicante Winter Triples: Enterprise Div. Monday 27th SL Klingons away v SM Meteors, a tough afternoon, 4pts-10, 81 shots-125. Winners: Sheila Cammack, Jo & Julian Pering 19-12, Janet Wigfield, Steve Simmons, Peter McEneany 21-15. SL Trekkers, home v GL Maples, good result, 10pts-4, 109 shots-84. Winners: Irene Everett, Dave Tilley, Vic Slater 22-7, Doug Beattie, Dave Steadman, Peter Fuller 23-11, Judy Carroll, Barry Edwards, Ray Robson 20-14, Mags Haines, Fay Beattie, Brian Pocock 19-17. Discovery Div. SL Romulans, away v EI Neptunes; tough match 0-14, shots 57-174.

Winter League: Wednesday 1st March away v Bonalba, another good result (just losing the other game by 1 shot after a real battle); points 10-2, shots 112-61. Winners: Irene Everett, Lynne Morris, Peter McEneany Tom Hill 25-13, Kath Reid, Sheila Cammack David Blackie, Scott Malden 23-14, Ann Holland, Keith Phillips, Neil Morrison, Sabrina Marks 19-11, Shirley Verity, Ray Clarke, Jules Pering, Russell Marks 31-8. The Berleen team: Les Bedford, Margaret Morrison, Barry Edwards, Vic Slater also had a good win 24-16.

FED 4’s League Thursday 2nd Div A SL Ospreys, away v VB Vikings, a game of two halves; shots 49-49, pts3-5. Winners: Shirley Verity, Janet McEneany, Sabrina & Russell Marks 22-6. Div B SL Condors; away v GL Bulls a close match, 4-4, shots 53-54. Winners: Les Bedford, Jan Pocock, Ray Clarke, Colin Potter 19-16, Ros Holmes, Margaret Morrison, Neil Morrison, Sue Cooper 20-17. Div C SL Bazas, a good result away v LS Hoopoes, 6-2, 65 shots-57. Winners: Doug Beattie, Margaret Stephens, Fay Beattie, Dave Blackie 29-17, Pat Malden, Pat Bird, Graham Bird, John Malden 24-23.

Friday 3rd LLB Southern League, SL Lions home v VB Picadors, hard fought points 8-6, shots 115-96. Winners: Carol Lowry, Dave Blackie, Keith Lowry 23-15, Ray Clarke, June & Keith Jones 26-11, Kath Reid, Keith Phillips, Scott Malden 18-11. SL Tigers, were unfortunately swallowed by the Sharks, away at La Marina; 0pts-14, shots 76-132. SL Pumas, had a great result away v EmIsle Roundheads, 10pts-4, 110 shots-95. Winners: Chris Phillips, Derek Smith, Kevin Hull 24-19, Kath Waywell, Bob Bromley, Ray Watmough 23-7, Mary Fromson, Marie Henley, Robin Harker 26-15, Margaret Stephens, Terry Baylis, Ken Dullaway 15-13.

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San Miguel Bowls Club

The Comets managed to pick up 6 points against Emerald Isle Titans, winning on 2 rinks and gaining the overall shots 128-104.  Well done to Stan North, Jim Jarvie, Jack Jackson 32-10; Sheila Errington, Bob Graham, Brian Errington 20-15.

The Meteors had a good win against San Luis Klingons at home winning 10points to 4.  Very well done to Margaret Patterson, Cliff Plaisted, Steve Cantley 34-8;  Noel Davis, Dave Greenland, Lyn Greenland 23-14;  Reg Cooper, Don Whitney, Stuart Hemmings 16-11;  Alan Patterson, Mary Dyer, Lin Miller 25-8.  Shots for 125 – against 81.

The Pulsars didn’t do so well away at Vistabella only picking up 3 points.  Well done to Anita Brown, Sheila Booth, Alan Campbell 17-15; Peter Rees, Ron Nairey, John Raby 17 across.  Show for 71, against 116.

The Winter league had a good result against El Cid winning 8-4, with shots being 88 for and 64 against.  Very well done to Margaret Rogers, Alan Patterson, Brian Allen, Ian Rogers 21-11;  Cliff Plaisted, Val & Chris Collier, Stuart Denholm 17-9;  Margaret Patterson, Tony Sansom, Dave & Lyn Greenland 20-10.

A brilliant result for the Cherokees against Emerald Isle in the Fed fours winning all rinks, shots 57 for, 33 against.  Noel Davis, Gail Willshire, Chris Collier, Fred Willshire 18-8;  Cliff Plaisted, Val Collier, Lyn Grenland, Steve Cantley 19-7;  Sue Milner, Carol Rudge, Stuart Hemmings, Lin Miller 20-18.

DONT FORGET – THURSDAY, OPEN FORUM 0930 FOR 1000 START.

For more information on San Miguel Bowls Club, please contact the President, Eileen Potts telephone 966730376

Vistabella Report With Lynne Bishop

Well done to the Enterprise league Albatrosses, at home v San Miguel Pulsars they won on four rinks plus a drawn game. L Bishop, S Broadhurst & J Bowman 25-8. T French, C Watkins & B Pain 20-9. K Hardy, M Regan & A Brown 24-11. O Ratcliffe, S Allman & B Dunn 15-11 and S Kirk, N Burrows & K Cuthbert 17-17. VB 116(11) – 73(3) SM.

Drivers also at home won on two Rinks, S Whitehall, M Foulcer & P Rafferty 17-7. F Barclay, L Barber & G Thorpe 19-13. VB 90(4) – 104(10) MM.

The voyager league Eagles had a bye.

Winter league team at home to Greenlands matched their away result of a full house, well done team. S Burrows, B Brown, M Regan & G Thorpe 32-6. L Bishop, P Tomkins, B Dunn & I Kenyon 31-6. J Chaplin, M Foulcer, B Norris & E Bishop 28-12. L Watkins, T French, A Brown & M Furness 21-9. O Ratcliffe, J Bowman, C Thorpe & B Pain 20-19. VB 132 (12) – 52(0) G.

Fed 4 league. The Vikings managed a home win over the San Luis Osprey, two wins and a draw on the shots. F Barclay, B Ewart, M Regan & G Thorpe 22-12. C Watkins, L Barber, A Brown & C Thorpe 21-15. T French. VB 49(5) – 49(3) SL.

Southern league. The Div 1 Lanzadores down in the campo at Mazarrón suffered in the hands of their Miners, just winning on two Rinks, hard lines but well done to O Ratcliffe, C Watkins & K Cuthbert 26-9 and L Watkins, B Brown & M Furness 20-11. VB 95(4) – 109(10) M.

The Drivers had three wins away against the San Luis Lions, a good result. D Gunning, J Neve & D Jenkins 20-15. K Hardy, S & B Norris 22-17. P Rafferty, T French & C Thorpe 17-16. VB 96(6) – 115(8) SL.

Div 3 The Conquistadores v EI Outlaws had one home win from M Blight, Pete Tomkins & J Bagwell. VB 69(2) – 110(12) EI.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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