Emerald Isle Dukes and Earls Hold Firm in VCL
The Vulcans kicked off the week with a challenging away match at San Miguel. Despite the tough conditions, they emerged victorious with an impressive 10–2 win, sealing it with a 99–67 aggregate. J. Holmyard, S. Marks, R. Marks: 25–9, D. Jones, N. Prior, D. Mooney: 19–10, I. Laver, J. Taylor, J. McCormack: 16–8, M. Oakley, N. Davis, M. Ellis: 18–17
The Victors also played at San Miguel but were defeated 4–8, with an aggregate score of 71–101. S. Johnson, P. Moore, K. Jolliffe: 15–9, G. Dyer, J. McVeigh, M. Odell: 20–14
Meanwhile, the Dukes played away in the VCL against Quesada Lions, managing a solid 6–6 draw, edging the aggregate 88–85. D. Jones: 21–6, S. Marks, D. Mooney, R. Marks: 21–10
The Earls hosted Quesada Tigers and also secured a 6–6 draw, with a strong 96–83 aggregate. S. Johnson: 21–10, I. Laverick, K. Jolliffe: 27–11
Best of luck to all players heading off on tour with the Emerald Isle this weekend, where matches will be played against Milaflores and Lauro Park.
Reminder: SAPS is scheduled for Saturday at 13:15.ELWYN MORRIS
Finlayson Leads Charge for La Marina
Monday was our bye week, we only had our VCL match against Sam Miguel Deputies at San Miguel. Despite extremely difficult conditions caused by very strong wind the final result was a great 8-4 points victory for La Marina.
In the Ladies Singles, Margaret Finlayson recorded a good 21- 6 victory, and there were further successes in the triples, with Lesley & Dave Joynes and Len Daniels, and the Rinks of Carol Smith, Norman Ship, Alan Birch & Garth Slater who delivered the perfect last wood to seal the win.
There are no matches on Monday or Wednesday this coming week, due to the Spanish National Championships being held in Mojacar. Good luck to all local entrants.
Barry Roberts
New carpet for Monte Mar
Sponsored by Gran Alacant Insurances, Dialprix, The Belfry, Skippers,
La Piedra, Santara Resort, The Reiki Room.
Monte Mar Bowls Club is now reopened after having a new carpet laid. It has been a lot of hard work cleaning and painting in preparation for the new carpet to be laid but seeing the end result it has been well worth it.
The help from members has been outstanding, not forgetting Steve and Tom from Dales who did a great job of laying the carpet.
For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website www.montemarbowls.com. We are also on Facebook.
