YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE!

By Andrew Atkinson EXCLUSIVE

Martyn Hughes, the youngest of six children, arranged a trip to Benidorm with his five siblings in what is the first time they've all been on holiday together!

Yet again some 38 Shipmates (S/M’s) dropped anchor for another social event, but this time with a twist, as not only did they have some scran (matelot term for meal) but also were challenged with a ‘who done it’.

After enjoying the food at the Lakeview Bar & restaurant in Ciudad Quesada, they enjoyed a Murder Mystery performance from The Stagestruck Players in aid of charity.

The Players received a standing ovation for a not only challenging, but also a hilarious ‘who done it’, with the appearance of their Inspector Clouseau type character, who Peter Sellers would have been proud of, attempting to take charge of the investigation.

After the performance and interrogation by the French Detective the 38 S/M’s cross-examined all suspects, which made everything so much clearer and resulted in 100 different opinions of ‘Who Done It’ – some S/M’s could not make up their minds even though they were working as teams!!!!!

The team that took the prize of Two Bottles of Wine was the Deathers family, who successfully identified the collusion of both culprits who committed the hideous murder.

Thanks to Social Secretary, Sally Miller, for expertly putting together another enthralling event as we excitedly look forward to more events.

More info on the RNA from Secretary, Steve Hemingfield on Mob/What’s App: +34 711 01 1373.

"I’m the youngest of six children, two of them are in their seventies, and never, ever, in our lives have we been on a holiday together," Martyn Exclusively told The Costa Blanca and Costa Calida Leader newspaper. Welshman Martyn, father of Championship club Preston North End defender Andrew, said: "I organised a trip to Benidorm in March for usno wives, no husbands, only brothers and sisters."

Cardiff born Martyn, who travels across the UK to watch Andrew play, returned to Spain after visiting Benidorm last year, having watching Preston play La Liga side Getafe in a pre-season friendly at Campoamor. Martyn said: "Growing up there was no TV in those days. There was another boy, David, in between Glyn and Gareth, who sadly died, just 6 weeks old.

"Ever since we left school we have always been in full time employment.

"My eldest sister worked until she was 72! The others are still working, with the two middle brothers working for the Railway, and the youngest sister having three jobs on the go!".

The family Hughes is, Carol, 73, Leonard, 72, Glyn, 70, Gareth, 68, Marian, 67, and Martyn, 64.

"They were so excited, although my two sisters were hesitant in going, as they have little money between them," said Martyn.

"Andrew stepped in and paid for everything for them - to make sure the visit went ahead.

"We had T-shirts made, with the names 'Family' and 'Hughes' for the big occasion," added Martyn.

QBC ROUNDUP by Steve Hibberd

QBC held their club non c of c championships on an unexpected wet and miserable Saturday, which fortunately didn¥t dampen the quality of bowling on display. First up was the 2 wood singles, won by TMorgan, who beat M Ward by 21-20. They were fortunate enough to finish before the rain started, but not so lucky were the menís trips, which went the distance in an enthralling match.

By the narrowest of margins, G Phillips, M France & Jason P, beat B Armstrong, D Collings & TVoisey. Although the rain had abated by the afternoon session, conditions were far from perfect. Well done to K Bowles who beat PMorgan in the handicap singles, also to B Armstrong & M Ward, who triumphed over D Collings & G Carnell.

Greenlands Bowls Club Championships

Last week saw the culmination of the clubs internal championships. Some fantastic bowls were played ,enjoyed by great support from the members. The winners were as follows :-

We wish all the winners best wishes for the Champion of Champions which will be played at Greenlands . We also congratulate the gallant losers and all who took part to make this a great club event, without you it just would not happen.

We thank all the members who contributed to making this event the success that it was. Also a very big thank you to our Captain who due to illness was left high and dry to organise it all, great job Pete.

Mens Singles - Peter Bonsor.

Ladies Singles - Jackie Johnson.

Mens Pairs Derek Toozer and Roger Farrington

Ladies Pairs - Fay Beattie and Jacqui Johnston

Mixed Pairs - Peta Lyndsey Rhodes, Andy Miles

Mixed Triples - Peta Lyndsey Rhodes, Lisa Bonsor, P.Bonsor

Mixed Rinks - Sue Bosworth, Graham Shoots, Andy Miles Dave Morrison

FINAL MEASURE HANDS NORTH v SOUTH TROPHY TO QUESADA

BY KEITH JONES

At Monte Mar Bowls Club on a lovely sunny morning on the 24th March 2023 Quesada Swallows played Javea Green Eagles for the North v South trophy as winners of the Southern league and Northern league respectively. T he match was watched by supporters from both clubs. The match was played on a points only basis with overall shots not counting.

After 10 ends Javea Green were leading on 3 rinks and losing on 2. Quesada rallied and with only 3 ends left were winning on 3 rinks, drawing on one and losing on one with the scores very close on 2 of the rinks.

With one end to go it was nail biting time as it all came down to the result on one rink to decide the winner. If Javea tied it would have meant an extra end had to be played.

Fortunately for Quesada they bowled some superb bowls to hold 3 shots to be in a winning position by one shot with the last bowl to be played by the Javea Green skip.

His bowl came to rest perfectly requiring a measure by the Umpire. The measure went the way of Quesada who therefore won the event and the trophy. On the green after the match the Southern league Division A winners trophy and the North v South trophy were presented to the Quesada Swallows Captain. A lovely meal was provided and enjoyed by all in the Belfry opposite Monte Mar complex.