On Monday the Raiders played host to Greenlands Chestnuts and enjoyed a match with many close rinks and a few laughs. The Chestnuts took the rinks 4-1 and the overall shots. Bill Johnston, Malc Sykes and Diane Yates 20-9. Ria Dukker, Jean Giddings and Dave Giddings 13-19. Sheila Cox, Pam Harris and Mike Cox 12-17. Chris Ziepe, Steve Ziepe and John Ziepe 20-22. Rose Passmore, Derek Barker and Keith Longshaw15-27.

On Wednesday the Rowdies entertained Vistabella in the winter league, having a good match with a good result in taking an equal share of the rinks and winning the overall shots. Remembering that whether you win or lose, is as much to do with how your opponents play as yourselves. Sheila Cox, Ron Greenstreet, Pam Harris and Mike Cox 22-14. Bill Johnston, Frances Johnston, Derek Barker and Jim Eastwood 11-18. Ria Dukker, Lesley Day, Ann Abbott and Bob Day 12-14. Chris Ziepe, Keith Longshaw, Diane Yates and John Ziepe 24-11.

Friday found the Mustangs playing San Luis Tigers at home and found the Tigers to be stronger on the day, taking maximum points. Bill Johnston, Frances Johnston and Jim Eastwood 7-21. Peter Blackburn, Derek Barker and Diane Yates 8-24. Lesley Day, Bob Day and John Ziepe 11-41. Ann Abbott, Tony Abbott and Keith Longshaw 14-22. Sheila Cox, Mike Cox and Marion Haynes 12-22. Bowlers of all levels are welcome at El Rancho, for further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com