La Marina Bowls

Dave Hadaway writes ....Last week we saw the Champion of Champions up to semi-finals stages, on Friday I had the privilege of watching the Ladies Singles quarters and the mixed pairs semi. They were terrific matches but my attention was obviously drawn to the mixed pairs of Shirley and Norman against Bonalba, we needed 3 on the last end and scored 2 so unlucky to lose a semi but that's bowls.

Janet Parsons was playing Jacqui Johnston to rinks over from me and managed to lead a very tight game for most of the time, eventually to win 21-18 and a place in Saturday's semis. Janet's Saturday semi and was against Maggie Furness of Vistabella, and won through to the final with a comfortable win of 21-12. Sunday saw our ladies single final against Bonalba's, Belinda Archer and you won't see many better finals, at 18 ends it was 18 each, either can win this next end and be Champion of Champions by scoring 3 and yes our Janet scored that 3 to win a hard fought match to claim Ladies Singles ñ Champion of Champions.

Back to the leagues and Monday saw us travel to La Siesta and after last weeks big win we came away with another fine win of 8-4 with a shot difference of 117-98 in our favour. I would just like to mention Stewart Wright, Jean Tregoing and Mike Stone's fine win of 35-14.

Wednesday we were at home to San Luis and achieved another very satisfactory win of 8-4, and I must mention Garth Slater's fine singles win of 21-3, well done all.

San Miguel Bowls by Barry Jones

On Monday San Miguel Christians were home to County Bowl Red Kites winning 8 - 4, 96 shots to 63. The best winning triple were Anne Young, Dave Young and Alan Campbell 21 shots to 4. Also, Dave Smart, Don Darby and Frank Scotthern 26 - 9. San Miguel Moors were away to Vistabella Fairway, winning 7 - 5, 81 shots for both teams. Best winning triples were Ken Hope, Mary Whitelock and Ron Nairey 18 - 16. Also Jan Farmer, Gail Willshire and Fred Willshire 21 - 9, it was noted that Fred Willshire’s triple came back from 18 -1 down to win 21 -19.

In the VCL league on Wednesday San Miguel Deputies were home to Emerald Isle Earls winning 10 - 2, 92 shots to 72. Jan Farmer won the Ladies Singles 21 - 12, Bob Nesbitt won the Gents Singles 21 - 11. In the pairs Bob Donnelly and Frank Scotthern won 17 - 15, and in the Triples Sharon-Louise, Barbara Scotthern and Derek Farmer won 15 - 13. In the Rinks Jack Jackson, Linda Douglas, Barry Jones & Alan Campbell lost 21 - 18. San Miguel Sheriffs were away to Greenland Giants losing 6 - 8, 72 Shots to 120. In the Ladies Singles Anita Brown lost 21 - 9. In the Gents Singles Allan Patterson won 21 - 16. In the pairs Sandi Hannan and Ron Nairey lost 17 - 15, and in the Triples Ron Peters, Hank Van Essen and Lee Sinclair lost 44 - 12. In the Rinks Margaret Patterson, Dave Homer, Dori Svansbergsson and Steve Cantley won 20 - 18.

A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1.30pm for 2.00pm - 5 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 clubwe 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 or club president Alan Campbell on 606 676 118

Elrancho Bowls Club

Wednesday found El Rancho at La Siesta playing the Hoopoes, where a stiff breeze caused a little consternation. The Hoopoes took advantage of the home advantage, taking 3 rinks to El Ranchoís 2, they also won the overall shots by 89-81.

Ladies Singles: Sheila Cox 21-15. Mens singles: Mike Cox 12-21. Pairs: Ann Abbott and Ron Greenstreet 13-17. Trips: Chris Ziepe, Malc Sykes and John Ziepe 14-22. Rinks: Peter Blackburn, Tony Abbott, Bill Johnston and Brian Harris 21-14. Bowlers of all levels are welcome at El Rancho, for further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com.