Sport

This was the first week of the Spanish National Championships hosted by the Emerald Isle Bowls Club and although the sun was shining, it could be a little chilly in the shade for the spectators.  Our opening discipline was...

The Nationals have been going pretty well for San Miguel. We have 2 teams in the Ladies Triples semi-final - Ann Allen, Linda Plaisted & Pat McEwan and Gail Willshire, Ann Eagle & Lynn Greenland. The bad news is...

On Saturday morning the Emerald Isle Bowls Club was host to the Opening Ceremony of the 23rd National Bowls Championships, sponsored once again by leading insurer Línea Directa. Taking place in beautiful sunshine representatives of the competing clubs, many resplendent...

Country Bowls by Geoff Paylor & Gordon Dixon The ‘Badgers’ travelled to the ‘Hornets’ nest at La Siesta on Monday in search of valuable points after last week’s disappointment. Alas, with the team cut to the bone in terms of players...

Sponsored by The Belfry, The Pub, Bowling Abroad, Avalon, Lounge D and Rogers Monday 7th May Monte Mar Torros v San Luis Hercules Another tough top of the table match against the Hercules. At the half way stage it was looking difficult...

After a great weekend away all the shoulders were put back in place after the  Cabrera experience and the Emerald Isle returned to play on more usual surfaces The Dukes visited Vistabella Saxons and had a good 9-3 aggregate 83...

A coach load of Torrevieja Branch British Legion bowlers, the Legionnaires, recently played Benitachell bowls team at Benitachell. A great days bowling with lovely company with both teams agreeing to make it an annual event.  The Legionnaires try to arrange...

By Lynne Bishop Vistabella’s Sue Kemp & Brian Zelin won through to the final of the El Cid 2 wood JJ Pairs, unfortunately finishing second but well done to them both. VCL The Saxons were at home this week to the...

Sponsored by Spanish Life Properties S.L.Com Our Spring/Summer leagues are now in full swing with some interesting results.  At the time of writing our Lancasters squad are holding top position in Division 1 of the South Alicante League which is...

Country Bowls by Geoff Paylor and Gordon Dixon The Country Bowls ‘Badgers’ travelled to Monte Mar on Monday for their second match in the summer league. Was it a case of ‘after the Lord Mayors show?’ You would have to think...