LA SIESTA BOWLS

(Members Run Club) by Alan Carr

Division (B) The Blues at home played La Marina Seagulls, which resulted with wins on two rinks. The winning teams were; Ramsay Sinclair, Martin Harley & Karen Kirk (23-16). John Taylor, Harold Charleton & Jim Gracie (1816) and the game ended 4-8 (Shots 84-99).

Winners: Tricia Reilly, Dee Hoey, Pat Reilly 25-16, Stuart Wilson, Bill Webb, Dave Webb 30-6. Unfortunately San Miguel were unable to field a full team, thereby giving away 10 shots & 2 points. Enterprise Div. (A); the Klingons were away in the afternoon, at Greenlands v Maples. The weather forecast was not very good but we started promptly and the rain drops began soon afterwards. By the time we had started on the 2nd end it was raining heavily so the bowls were slowing rapidly and making tracks on the green. As we started the 3rd end it was agreed by both Captains that the game should be abandoned and replayed on another, hopefully drier day; Saturday 11th.

Southern League (Div A) on Friday 10th both the Lions and (Div C) the Tigers had a BYE.

P W W D D L Dif Dif ff Pts

La Marina Explorers 13361284791

Country Bowls Seahawks13361286087

Vistabella Drivers *13323305581

Quesada Diamonds*12332255280

Greenlands Chestnuts12320285778

Emerald Isle Neptunes* 13311336275

San Miguel Orcas*12273303465

La Siesta Pioneers1227033-17360

El Rancho Pintos1219338-19447

* 2) deducted forfailing to field a full side

VOYAGER DIVISION VOYAGER DIVISION

Monte MarMatadors 107 (8)Quesada Rubies 73 (4)

La Siesta Sputniks 86 (6)Greenlands Beech 97 (6)

San Luis Trekkers 91 (8)San Mig Stingrays ** 65 (4)

Emerald Isle Moonrakers 71 (5)Vistabella Eagles 91 (7)

Quesada Rubies113821528396

San Luis Trekkers113202315982

Monte MarMatadors113042114378

Greenlands Beech *1127127-967

Vistabella Eagles *1125327-4463

La Siesta Sputnicks1121331-20351

Emerald Isle Moonrakers #1121529-130 48

San Miguel Stingrays **1116237-19931

* 2) deducted forfailing to field a full side ** 5) deducted forfailing to field a full side on 2 Occasions # 3) deducted forreporting infringements

The Golds afternoon home game were El Rancho Mustangs which we won convincingly on all of the rinks to collect the full 12 points (Shots 108-65). Well done; Mags Haines, Dereck Barker & John Skipper (25-9). Pat Moore Irene & Dave Laverick (25-15). Ken Stringfellow, Stan Dibble & Alan Mawer (19-11). Ann & Robert Heath with Ros Stockell (21-16). Gordon Patton, Judy Carroll & Ken Barber (18-14).

Division (C) The Silvers travelled to San Miguel for their afternoon game against the Commanches, it was a nice day out but we were unable to pick up any points, hopefully a better result next week. (Shots 37-133).

Enterprise No Game for the Apollos this week.

Discovery The Pioneers spent their morning at Greenland’s playing the Chestnuts which resulted with wins on two rinks by; Gordon Paton, Pauline & Lyndon Johnson (13-10). Mags Haines, Dereck Barker & John Skipper (1716). Result 4-8 (Shots 61-104).

Voyager A home game for the Sputniks playing Greenland’s Beech which saw three of our rinks win really well but we lost out on collecting the points for the overall (Shots 86-97).

The winning teams were; Jim Gwyn, Maggie & Steve Gray (29-14). Brian Elkington, Jean & Dave Giddings (25-15). Leslie & Wayne Howlett with David Whitworth (16-13). Result 6-6.

Interested in joining La Siesta members run bowls club, there is always something going on with events being arranged by the social secretary to suit all members.

George´s Chicken and Egg, every Wednesday 1.30 for 2pm, with Mike & Grahams roll up every Saturday 930 for 950 am. Just pop in or call the President George 865772498 or the Captain Wendy 633 068 399 who will be pleased to give you any further information you may require.

On Wednesday 8th the first of the Club Championship Finals was held. The mixed Fours was fought out between; Margaret Morrison, Jane & Stewart Hamill, Neil Morrison and; Kath Reid, Sandra Burrows, Scott Malden, Ian Kenyon, with Ian’s team coming out as winners. Competition organiser, Keith, reports: “a good game played in trying conditions finished with Ian Kenyon’s quartet winning by 5 shots after 18 ends. The spectators that braved the cold were very supportive of both teams.”

Because of some players being involved in more than one event, the Finals will be played on Wednesday mornings over the next few weeks; Ladies’ & Men’s pairs (15th Feb), mixed pairs (22nd Feb), mixed triples (1st March), finishing with the Ladies’ & Men’s Singles (8th March).

If you want to find out more about San Luis BC, come along to Oasis SL & talk to members; we’re a friendly bunch! or take part in the chicken drive on Saturdays (10:00/10:30) or contact Club Captain, June Jones for more information: keithjones81@hotmail.com

Sheila Cammack

San Miguel BowlsW/E10th February 2023 - Barry Jones

On Monday San Miguel has two teams in action, San Miguel Dolphins were home to Quesada Pearls, winning 8 - 4, 107 shots to 67. The best winning triple were Jan Farmer, Lynn Greenland and Gail Willshire 37 shots to 5. San Miguel Stingrays were away to San Luis Trekkers losing 8 - 4, 91 shots to 65. Unfortunately, the Stingrays failed to field a full team, (one player short). The best winning triple were Gunnie Sigurdar, Adam Ingram and Rab Harvey 23 shots to 9.

El Rancho Bowls Club

On Monday the Pintos played host to Country Bowls Seahawks, at times it was bitterly cold, chilling the bones and providing an excuse for missed shots, but I did enjoy the morning’s company, perhaps that should be enough for a day in February. The Seahawks went away with all the points and were worthy winners, we did however lose two rinks by just one and two shots. On Wednesday our winter league team were at home to Greenlands Gladiators and played well taking one rink to Gladiators two. Bill Johnston, Frances Johnston, Diane Yates and Keith Longshaw 15-29. Sheila Cox, Pam Harris, Brian Harris and Mike Cox 25-13. Sheila Millward, Ron Greenstreet, Judy Foley and Jim Eastwood 4-35.

Friday found the Mustangs entertaining Emerald Isle Claymores, in a match that was close all round with only a 3 shot deficit in the overall shots all rinks were close, but alas the Claymores took the rinks by 3 to 2. A splendid morning’s bowls. Chris Ziepe, Pam Harris and John Ziepe 18-21. Frances Johnston, Barbara Jones and Geoff Jones 13-15. Sheila Cox, Brian Harris and Mike Cox 18-12. Peter Blackburn, Malc Sykes and Diane Yates 19-13. Debbie Ham, Ron Greenstreet and Adrian Ham 14-24. Bowlers of all levels are welcome at El Rancho, for further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com.

Emerald Isle Bowls Club

Titans started the week playing away at Country Bowls Flamingos and it proved a difficult game with home team winning 3-9 Aggregate of 80-90. N Davis

N Prior D Gerrard 26-10 S Verity G Odell Jul Pering drew 17-17.

Neptunes were at Quesada Diamonds, beaten 2-10

Aggregate of 68-108, M Oakley M Ellis J Pooley 27-11

Moonrakers entertained Vistabella Eagles at home and a tight game seen the visitors winning 5-7 Aggregate 71-91, E Shepherd J McGregor B Smith 21-17, I Fay

J Ball K John 14-13, R Howitt M Peaper C Wren 15-15

Cavaliers played against La Marina Sharks at home and they had a great win by 12-0 Aggregate of 138 ñ 63, N Davis I Grimshaw D Gerrard 50-9, N Prior M

Dyer AM Gerrard 26-11 PHeaney G Odell B

Kavanagh 27-13,D Jones M Odell C Lindgren 19-15

S Verity Jo Pering Juian Pering 16-15

Claymores were at El Rancho Mustangs and came away with a fine 8-4 victory, Aggregate of 85-82 M

Raine M Stricht J Loughran 24-14, M Riley G Inwood

R Pollock 21-18 M Oakley C Wilson M Ellis 15-13

Outlaws played against Greenlands Elms and had a fine 1002 win, Aggregate of 96-72 R Howitt M

Peaper C Leigh 26-11, I Fay J Holmyard AFay 20-10, J Forrest D Clark TUpham 20-11, M Nash J Ball K John 20-14

SAPS Sat at 13-15 for 2 hours of bowling. Coaching Bowls & Shoesfor 5 EUROS and bar is open.

ELWYN MORRIS

On Wednesday in the Winter League, San Miguel were away to Vistabella, winning 8 - 0, 55 shots to 44. The best winning rink were Margaret Patterson, Jan Farmer, Fred Willshire and Gail Willshire 21 shots to 12.

On Friday morning San Miguel Apaches were home to Greenland Oaks, where they shared the points 6 - 6, 82 shots to 84. Best winning triple were Mick Rogers, Anita Brown and Shiela Booth 24 - 14.

On Friday afternoon San Miguel Navajos were away to La Siesta Blue, where they had a bad day at the office, losing 120, 54 shots to 109.

A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays

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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

By Steve Hibberd

Twas a mixed bag of results for all involved in league bowling at QBC last week. But, before we get to the nitty gritty, I must apologise to Andy Reid, for it was he and not Trevor Voisey, who skipped the triumphant club championship rinks side (they don't even look alike for god's sake!) recently. Anyway, back to league business, where Pearls travelled to San Miguel for their South Alicante div 1 match. Although G Phillips, M France, Jason P (17-13) plus C Brazier, T Morgan, P Morgan (18-10) were successful, the team went down 4-8. In div 2, Diamonds faired a lot better in their home match against Emerald Isles Neptunes.

These 4 winning rinks, ensured that an excellent 10-2 victory was the outcome - K Gordon, D Collings, T Voisey 26-6. A Bowen, B Elliott, G Skinner 24-9. D Benson, P Farrell, A Benson 25-15. G Kershaw, P Bottle, D Conlon 22-11. High flying Rubies suffered a slight blip over at Monte Mar, against the Matadors. They went down 4-8, but these 2 rinks did manage to salvage some reward for their efforts - T Brinton, F Houbrecht, P Bradbury 16-14. C Bowles, D Gould, A Reid 25-13. Fast forward to Friday's southern league, where top of the table Swallows visited Vistabella to play the Lanzadores (?). A superior shots difference, ensured that a satisfactory 7 points to 5, was the final outcome. Well done - M & C Highland, P Morgan 21-10. G Carnell, V Campbell, F Roberts 15-15. T Morgan, C Dye, M Ward 18-12.

Lamarinabowls

Monday 6th and the Explorers were away to Vistabella Drivers, and had a great morning coming away with a win of 8-4. Although the shot difference could not have been closer at 78-77 in our favour. Our winning trips were Janet Parsons, Jim Reeves & Alex Whyte 22-11, Margaret McLaughlin, Mike Smith & Margaret Finlayson 17-14 and Barbara Forshaw, Kath Manning & Tom Spencer 17-11.

Our Pathfinders were at home to Vistabella Ateam, the Albatrosses where the shot difference worked against us, two trips were 14-15 (so close) and the shot difference was

In div 2, Swans maintained pole position, following a hard fought 8-4 home victory over La Siesta Golds. Get in there - C Bowles, D Gould, K Bowles 17-12. G Kershaw, P Farrell, A Benson 25-6. L Armstrong, P Bottle, T Voisey 19-18.

Also in div 2, Swifts ventured to nearby La Marina, where they came to a bit of a sticky end against Seagulls. T Brinton, D Collings, P Bradbury 21-16 plus I Everett, V Slater, D Riley 15-15, were the scoring rinks, as the team went down 3-9.

59-95 against us, so we ended up with nil points.

Before the Friday's games results the league tables have been published, our Sharks are 7th with 54 points, the Leaders on 99 and the bottom team 22. Our Seagulls are 6th on 71 points, the leaders on 89, and the bottom team on 26.

The Birds are flying every week now and the current table is

1 - Puffins, 2 - Sparrows, 3 - Magpies, 4Eagles, 5 - Swans, 6 - Robins. Our Leading Puffins consist of John Rae, Janet Parsons, Trevor Hancock & Tom Spencer.

Friday's games and the Seagulls done well at home against Quesada Swifts, to help improve their league position 9-3, our winning trips being Audrey Birch, Norman Ship, & Garth Slater 25-16, Paul & Jean Tregoing with Alan Birch 21-13, and Les & David Joynes with Len Daniels 18-10, and our drawn side was Trevor Hancock, John Morgan and Alex Morrice 15-15 giving us a shot difference of 96-75.

Unfortunately, our Sharks trip to the Emerald Isle was not so promising as they came away with 0 points against what proved to be a very strong opposition.

Dave Hadaway

Vistabella Bowls Club 11th February with Brian Zelin

Monday 6th February,Vistabella Albatrosses Division A, were Away to La Marina Pathfinders,Winning on all 5 Rinks,Martin Foulcer,Barbara Brown,Brian Zelin 25-5, Lynne Bishop,Carol Thorpe,Gary Thorpe 15-14,Geraldine Fisher,Arthur Brown,Gordon Fisher 21-14,Olwyn Ratcliffe, Stuart Allman,Brian Dunn 15-14,Mo Foulcer,Maggie Furness,Eric Bishop 19-12,Shots 95-59.Points 12-0.

Vistabella Drivers Division B,were at Home to La Marina Explorers,Winning on 2 Rinks and just missing out on the Shots,Alan Whitley,Jeff Neve,Alice Howe 15-13,Ron Smith, Sue Wilson,Derek Stevenson 26-7,Shots 77-78.Points 4-8.

Vistabella Eagles Division C,were at Home to Emerald Isle Moonrakers,Winning on 2 Rinks and Drawing on 1 Rink plus the Shots,Avril Kendall,Peter Westwood,Sheila Westwood 27-6,Rosemarie Savage,Ken Savage,Keith Black

19-15,Julia Clarke,John Ridley,Paul Durham 15-15,Shots 91-71.Points 7-5.

Wednesday 8th February,Vistabella in the Winter League were at Home to San Miguel,A total disaster,Losing on all Rinks.Shots 44-55.Points 0-8.

Friday 10th February,Vistabella Lanzadores Division A,were at Home to Quesada Swallows,Winning on 2 Rinks and Drawing on 1 Rink,and just missing out on the Shots,Sue Kemp,Mo Foulcer,Brian Zelin 17-13,Lynne Bishop,Carol Thorpe,Gary Thorpe 20-9,Geraldine Fisher,Barbara Brown, Gordon Fisher 15-15,74-76 Pts 5-7.

Vistabella Conquistadors Division C,were at Home to MonteMar Matadors,Winning and Drawing on 2 Rinks, Rosemarie Savage,Ken Savage,Keith Black 14-14,Peter Cadwell,John Ridley,Paul Durham 22-13,Shots 68-96.Pts 3-9.