Strong Home Win Caps Competitive Week La Marina
On Monday, we travelled to Emerald Isle in the A Division of the Summer League, and suffered a 8-4 defeat, losing 3 rinks and the aggregate to 2 rinks, Good wins for Barbara Forshaw, Margaret Finlayson & Len Daniels with a 15- 11 success, and Stewart Wright, Jeff Collins & Barry Roberts 18 – 16.
On Wednesday in the V.C.L DIVISION B we entertained high flying Quesada Tigers and won a very close match by 8 points to 4 (92 shots to 84). Good wins for Janet Parsons (21-14) in the Ladies Singles, John Rae (21-13) in the men’s singles & Stewart Wright & Barry Roberts in the Pairs. Want to try your hand at lawn bowls, then come along to the bowls club any Tuesday or Thursday morning at 10a.m and give it a try.
We are a very friendly club, and welcome all nationalities irrespective if you have played before or not. For further information ring Barry Roberts (Club Captain) on 641873985 or e-mail barryroberts985@yahoo.com All equipment and tuition available.
Nationals Challenge and League Battles keep San Miguel on their toes
by Mary Whitelock
The Spanish Nationals took place at Indalo Bowls Club last week where congratulations go to our three members David Homer, Steve Parr and Graham Barwell who played really well all week and only just got beaten in their qualifying rounds. 7 men and 2 ladies from San Miguel took part and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Monday 12th May the Christians had a bye, the Moors played against Greenlands Gladiators away and lost 2-10, shots 66-102, only win came from the triple of Graham Barwell, Steve Parr and Gail Willshire who won 19-11. The Vikings fared better at home against Greenlands Warriors and drew 6-6, losing the shots by 1 point 78-79. Highest win came from Sandi Knight, Gestur Saemundsson and Sue King who won 25-11.
On Wednesday 14 May the Sheriffs were at home against Greenlands Giants losing 4-8 where the only wins came from Gail Willshire 21-9, and Steve Parr 21-19, in the ladies and gent singles. The Deputies played away against Greenlands Titans where they also lost 4-8 with the winners John Bolton in the gents singles winning 21-17 and the triple of Dave Sceal, Colin Fowler and Paul Durham winning 18-15.
A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays, please be there for 1.30pm, session will be 2.00pm to 4.00pm – €10 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and bowls 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 1.45pm, by appointment ONLY. To book, please call Dave or Lynn Greenland on +34 667 207 508.
We welcome all bowlers who would like to join San Miguel B.C. as we are a unique club we only pay owner fees and a club fee and NO LEAGUE RINK FEES.
For further information on San Miguel B.C please contact club secretary Barry Jones on 602 504 905.
Emerald Isle Vulcans, Victors, and Lords all Shine
The Vulcans kicked off the week with a home match against La Marina and came away with a strong 8–4 victory, finishing with an aggregate score of 85–72. M. Oakley, N. Davis, and M. Ellis led the way with a 21–12 win, while D. Clark, S. Ellis, and M. Dyer added a 20–15 result. I. Laverick, J. Taylor, and J. McCormack contributed with a solid 17–12 finish.
The Victors were away at Vistabella and pulled off a fine 8–4 win in a closely contested match, edging the aggregate 82–81. A. Westwater, G. Hindmarsh, and G. Odell impressed with a 20–14 victory to help seal the win.
At home, the Dukes faced a tough encounter against the Country Bowls Foxes but managed to come out on top with a 7–5 win and an aggregate score of 87–69. M. Dyer delivered a standout 21–4 result, while S. Marks, D. Mooney, and R. Marks produced an excellent 28–9 win. M. Oakley and J. McCormack added a valuable draw, finishing 16–16.
The Earls travelled to play the Country Bowls Meerkats and unfortunately suffered a 2–10 loss, with the aggregate ending 79–103. There were bright spots, however, as M. Riley, J. Buxton, G. Hindmarsh, and J. Sayers secured a strong 28–11 win. C. Wilson, J. Sayers, and R. White added a 21–14 result, and S. Johnson, P. Moore, and K. Jolliffe also managed a 15–13 victory.
On Friday, the Lords hosted the Country Bowls Eagles and delivered a dominant 10–2 performance, finishing with a commanding aggregate of 120–58. S. Kavanagh, J. Sayers, and B. Kavanagh were outstanding with a 34–10 win. P. Moore, C. Lindgren, and G. Odell followed up with a 30–12 result, while J. Holmyard, I. Laverick, and J. Taylor added a 23–7 win. M. Oakley, S. Elvin, and M. Ellis rounded off the day with a 19–14 victory.
SAPS continues as usual on Saturdays at 13:15.
— Elwyn Morris
