This Monday it was a change in the weather, when our guests requested an early start we did not expect it would be 5C at 9am.
However the Flamingos welcomed Greenland Maples to Country Bowls for the early start all were wrapped up for the very cold conditions and a great game was had. The home side came out on top with a good result against a strong team 8 points to 4, 95 shots to 89. Winning rinks were Sylvia Rennie, Gary Ponsford, Andy Failes 21 to 19, Clive Hoyal, Trish Dix, Peter Dix, 18 to 16, Brenda Jiggins, Derek Jiggins, Graham Richardson 27 to 10.
Later in the day it warmed up for the Seahawks to play their game against San Miguel Commanches and a close game was had with the result tied at 6 points each, 88 shots to 86. Winning rinks Liz Mildon, Nick Mildon, Dean Webb 22 to 14, Graham Richards, Ben Noke, Derek Jiggins 16 to 11.
On Friday in the Southern League the Geckos again entertained Greenlands, this time it was the Oaks, lying in second place it was going to be a very competitive game. In the end the Geckos triumphed with a 7 points to 5 victory, shots were 84 to 71, Winning rinks were Sheila Whitehall, John Jukes, Ray Robson 21 to 7, Barry Evans, Clive Hoyal, John Mallet 26 to 5, drawing rink Linda Ponsford, Darren Reynolds, Peter Dix 17 each.
New members and guests are always made welcome at the only club in Murcia region competing in the Lavante Lawn Bowls Leagues, why not come along to one of our roll up mornings on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday at 10 am.
