WHAT’S YOUR NAME? By John McGregor

¥Inoticed that the fuel gauges were reading differentlyÖ losing petrol at a tremendous rateÖ would have to force landÖ saw a clearing in the bushÖ touched downÖ felt the plane lurch and the nose sinkÖ propeller struck the groundÖ nose dug into the ground. the tail rose until the aircraft was perpendicularÖ carried on overÖ crouched low in the cockpit to avoid crushing my headÖa terrific crash, a juddering, and then quietness Ö first thought was that I was unhurt Öquickly dispelled by the thought of fire.¥ ëI canít...íwas always greeted with ëWhatís your name?í ëMcGregor!íwas inevitably the only

My New Zealand father, John ëJackí McGregor, then aged 22 had just crashed his aircraft, a Boulton Paul Defiant in the West African equatorial forest on October 10th 1944.

The above was an excerpt from his reported account of the accident. Seventy miles from the nearest small French outpost, Dad managed to befriend the natives and with their considerable help managed to get word of his survival to his base.

With resourcefulness and stamina Dad eventually made it back to safety. But then, my father was a very capable man.

As I grew up in the 1950s in England, I soon noticed my Dad was not like others. He was not a sit-you-on-his-knee, or ëthis is how you do it, sonítype of father. Not that he wasnít tactile, one of my earliest and treasured memories is clinging onto his strong neck tightly as we swam in the sea.

My fatherís measured crawl stroke was as rhythmic as his flowing tennis backhand, neither of which I could ever replicate with any success.

But it was Dadís example of living that has always inspired me. He epitomised the strong silent male role model, very much of its time, definitely not ëPCí today.

His own father had tragically died when he was only two, and he and his four siblings were brought up with an iron hand by their tiny widowed mother. Those tough early years made Dad his own man: deep, quiet, dignified and respected by his peers. That strength of character was exemplified by his build: solid, broad-shouldered, his tanned facial features heavy, the ëlived-inísteady gaze seemed to go right into you.

I took after my mother in some ways, but make no mistake, it was Dad I wanted to emulate: I still do. We all grew up with a family joke, used against you when complaining you couldnít do something.

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answer, which said everything: the unspoken assumption was that you could achieve anything you wanted to if your name was McGregor; there was no such word as canít.

The Boulton Paul Defiant, Registration DR844, from 777 Sqn FAARN, flown by Sub Lt JWMcGregor RNZN, crashed in the jungle 70 miles from Boffa, close to Cape Verde, en route from Dakar to Freetown

There are clues as to where this seemingly arrogant example of attitude to life, exemplified by our surname came from. I suggest it is in the genes, in the blood, handed down through the centuries. Originally dating from royal Scottish descent nearly one thousand years ago, the McGregor clan was persecuted and outlawed in the 1600ís.

Rob Roy was said to surmount this adversity with considerable courage to earn the family its respectability again, despite savage hardship. This ability to bounce back from desperate circumstances was to provide the family motto ëThe McGregors, despite them, will flourish foreverí. That certainly stood Dad in good stead in West Africa in 1944.

At our boysígrammar school, aged twelve I was proud to be selected as captain for the school rugby team at scrum half, rugby was Dadís first sporting love. McGregors always played scrum half, one predecessor played for the All Blacks on the 1909 UK tour. At our first game one cold, wet Saturday, Dad came to watch with my little brother. Midway through the second half we were drawing. ëWhat did you think of my try?íI asked hesitantly. ëYou should have passed it outí, he simply replied, smiling his trademark onesided grin.

As the rain poured down I collected the ball from the back of the scrum, and spotted a gap. Going for the line, I avoided two or three tackles and scored in the corner. Walking back and receiving a few congratulatory pats I glowed in the cold; but I didnít dare look over at Dad. We won, but little was said afterwards returning in the car; neither was anything said at home.

Eventually I plucked up my courage and approached Dad in the garden, pruning his beloved roses.

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VENUE - TIPSY TOAD ....... FORMAT - ROUND ROBIN

Results - Group 1

1Simone de Lacy & Pat Schofield5 pts

1Bliss Wright & Chelsea Campbell5 pts

3Lesley Lumb & Karen Collins 4 pts

3Kirsty Green & Angie Mullen 4 pts

5Sharon Frain & Mitch Halliday 2 pts

Results - Group 2

1Amanda Skinner/Yvonne Rouffignac8 pts

2 Donna Ralph & Sharon O'Rourke5 pts

3 Jane Wills & Jean Randell 4 pts

4 Sue Christie & Sandra Crabbe 2 pts

5 Karen Raffell & Jan Norbury 1 pt

Top 2 Pairs from each group qualify for semi final

Results - Best of 3 - 501

Wright & Campbell v Ralph & O'Rourke 2-0 Skinner & Rouffignac v de Lacy & Schofield 2-1

Final - Best of 5 - 501 Wright & Campbell v Skinner & Rouffignac 0-3 in group 1 which produced a semi and finalist and struggled to find the form they are well capable of.

Thanks to the boys who did much of the chalking and co-ordinator Bob Smith, without whom etc.etc.

MOST ln the third and with throw, Wright hit 85,85,140, the Gap duo however unable to convert. That pleasure going to Rouffignac on D1 for the title.

Congratulations to Leeson St. Trotters Amanda Skinner and Yvonne Rouffignac, the new Serenity Insurance Thursday night Pairs champions.

Not only did they win, but they did it in style by overcoming hot favourites Bliss Wright and Chelsea Campbell 3-0 in the final. ln fact, the winning duo lost just 1 leg in the 14 legs played, that lone blemish arriving in the semis to a de Lacy D20 in the 1st leg of 3, Skinner taking the 2nd on D4, the third with a 57 out, for a final place.

The champions opponents in the final Wright and Campbell had earlier despatched of the strong Ladybirds pair, Ralph and O'Rourke in the semis, Wright contributing 93,95, Campbell finding 100,138 a D6 and the winning T18,D7, to earn their place in the final.

Skinner and Rouffignac's semi was 1 leg tougher, going 1 down to the de Lacy D20, Skinner won the 2nd on D4, the 3rd on S17,D20, Schofield nailing 83,100.

Four outstanding players contested the final, Wright winning the Bull to determine 1st throw, but the favourites didn't capitalise. Skinner opened with a ton and finished on 120 for the 1st with little response from their opponents.

Wright found a ton in the 2nd, Rouffignac responded with 100,140, partner Skinner 85, D10, for 2-0.

Last years Champions, Taverners Sharon Frain and Mitch Halliday, found themselves

MENS PAIRS 2 MARCH.

Venue - New Tavern, San Miguel - Registration 7-30pm - 8-00pm start.

A very strong field in this competition, last years winners Matt Smith and Suso Madrid are once again trying their luck and so they say, are confident they will retain their title. Last terms runners up Mark Ellis and John Rodford will not be com- peting together, Ellis has a new partner, Jay Wilkinson, Rodford currently in the UK and unavailable.

Plenty of candidates for a flutter on the winners eg James Brown and Paul Moody, Darren Sanderson and Mark Farmer. What about the 180 maestro Dave Rowlinson and Liam Lumb, not forgetting the Klimonis's, father and son pair of Arold and Ed. Also the "been there, seenit, dunnit" duo of Andy Rutter and Lee Maiden. Looking forward to a great night of darts this week.

Monte Mar Bowls Club

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VOYAGER DIVISION - Monte Mar Matadors v San Luis Trekkers - Monday 20th February

Away at San Luis the Matadors had a good result. Winning on two rinks and drawing on one rink. Well done Lynne Armitage, Steve Hindle skip Keith Young, Paul Dodd, Ronnie Cairns skip Neil Crawford and the drawing rink Gina Hindle, Chris Harding skip Joan Harding. Shots Matadors 96 – 82 Trekkers. Points Matadors 7 – 5 Trekkers.

DIVISION C - Monte Mar Matadors v La Siesta SilversFriday 24th February

We were at home to La Siesta Silvers who unfortunately were unable to field a full squad. We won on two rinks well done to Sheila Roberts, Les Bounds skip Keith Young, Gina Hindle, Steve Hindle skip Joan Harding. Shots Matadors 8262 Silvers. Points Matadors 8 – 4 Silvers.

Emerald Isle Bowls

Titans started the week playing La Marina Pathfinders and they had a good win 9-3 Aggregate of 119-62,N Davis N Prior D Gerrard 32-8,M Veale G Wallis C

Lindgren 30-8,S Verity Jo Pering Julian Pering 23-11,P

Heaney G Odell B Kavanagh drew 15 all

Neptunes travelled to El Rancho Pintos and had a fine 10-2 Aggregate of 101-68 win,C Thomas S Ellis B

Eldred 26-6,M Oakley M Ellis J Pooley 29-19,M Riley

R Pollock R White 17-12,S Johnson C Wilson P

Willicott 17-14

Moonrakers took on Greenlands Beech and were beaten 4-8 Aggregate of 82-86,D Clark J Ball K John 24-17, E Shepherd J Sayers B Smith 19-15

Cavaliers were playing San Luis Lions and weret beaten 4-8 Aggregate of 76-81,N Prior M Dyer A M

Gerrard 28-13,D Jones M Munro C Lindgren 20-14

Claymores played at La Siesta Blues and were beaten 2-10 Aggregate of 72-93,M Riley R Pollock R White 2217

Outlaws were up against San Luis Tigers and lost 2-10, Aggregate of 72-115 A Gower J Speedie J Macgregor 21-11

Emerald Isle hosted the Highjackers on Tuesday and home advantage came out on top with Isle winning the game

April 2nd Les McCracken trips Tournament - contact Elwyn Morris on elwynlmo@gmail.com for info.

Carp-R-Us Angling

Conditions were very good for the final round of the CarpR-Us Winter League. The previous day had been really warm and a mild night meant that the water temperature was up to 11 degrees, not bad for the time of year.

The match was won by the clubs newest member, JeanPierre van de Cruysson who caught 12.48kg from peg 40 using pole the pole with a single maggot on the hook. Second, fishing his first match with the club after his adventures down under, was Ian Brown (peg 6) with 7.24kg caught on pole and bread. Third was Dave Hutchinson who had 6.48kg from peg 3 using pole and maggot and fourth was Roy Dainty (peg 2) with 5.76kg using pole and bread.

This meant that the overall results for the series were: first Steve Fell with 233 points, second Tony Flett with 224, third Terry Screen (218 pts) and fourth Jeremy Fardoe (199 pts). Congratulations to all 18 members who took part in the series.

Further information about the club can be found on its website www.carp-r-us.weebly.com or on the Facebook page Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca.

La Siesta Bowls Club - Alan Carr

Division (B) An away game for The Blues playing Quesada Swans which saw us win on three rinks and just losing out on the overall (Shots 87-91). The winning rinks were; Kathleen & Noel Morrisroe with Derek Biggs (25-14). Dawn & John Taylor with Harold Charleton (21-13). Joy & Brian Gardiner with Jean Cooper (1814). Result 6-6. The Golds were hosted by Vistabella Picadors who kept he pressure on throughout the game to win on four rinks but we managed to win on the other with; Derek Barker, Pauline & Lyndon Johnson (20-17). Lost 2-10 (Shots 70-94).

Division (C) At home The Silvers welcomed San Luis Tigers, which saw a cou- ple of rinks going close with a draw from Skip Pete Ayres team and a win by; Maxine Wright, Brian Elkington & Dave Giddings (19-15) with the game ending 39 (Shots 68-91).

Enterprise The Apollos travelled to Quesada for their game against the Pearls, but were unable to secure any points. (Shots 55-99).

Discovery The Pioneers welcomed La Marina Explorers to La Siesta, which resulted with wins on three rinks by; Tracey Paffett, Pauline & Lyndon Johnson (21-10). Mags Haines, Derek Barker & John Skipper (17-15). Anthony Pridmore, Irene & Dave Laverick (18-17). The game finished as a draw 6-6 (Shots 79-92).

Greenlands Bowls Club with Chris Dewar

First Up this week Greenlands V Javea in Semi Final of Premier 20. This game produced some great bowling both home and away by Greenlands who went on to win by 8-0 away, 80-56. This was followed up with a 6-2 and 75-56 victory at home a fantastic effort by all.

Monday the Chestnuts entertained San Miguel and despite a great effort by all lost out by 2 -10 and 80 -104. best rink D Kocsis, M.Dewar and T.Hucknall.

Next up the Beech went to E.Isle and put in a great effort to win by 8 - 4 and 8682 in a close fought game. Best rink C.Taylor M.Cozzi and R.Watley.

The Winter League saw the Gladiators entertaining Bonalba and putting up a great show to win 8-0. This result means that the Gladiators win the Winter League Not to be out done the Warriors entertained El. Rancho and also ran out 8 - 0 and 54 - 37 winners. A fantastic day by everyone, the only club to field two teams in the League.

Friday The Oaks visited Quesada and in a close fought encounter managed a 6-6 and 84-82 draw. Best rink J.Jukes, D.Perryman, L.Bonsor.

The Cedars game was rained off at San Miguel.

The Elms entertained San Miguel and what a performance by them putting up in 12 - 0 and 96-58 win. Fantastic effort by all players

If you enjoy a mix of competitive and fun bowling in a friendly environment at a wonderful venue. If you want to share in and contribute to our continued success, If you are interested in joining our Club, why not give one of us a call? Also coaching available either groups or individual, by fully qualified coaches. Equipment available.

Pete Bonsor (Captain) 711 02 08 46, Keith Stobbart (President) 693 06 53 55, Chris Dewar Match Secretary 698418987

We have Joes roll up every Saturday morning 10.00 for 10.30, entry fee 1 euro. FANTASTIC PRIZES, non members welcome and pay a green fee of 6 euros. This is a great social event each week, food and drink available after. Just turn up before 10.00am.

There is also an adventure golf course available for the Husband or wife and children whilst the partners are playing bowls just book at the bar. Come and enjoy our fantastic venue it’s a great day out.

Voyager The Sputniks venue was Vistabella to play the Eagles, some rinks came close and we ended up with wins on two rinks by; Mags Higgins, Jim Gwynn & Maxine Wright (18-14). June Whitworth, Oyvind Lund & Pete Ayres (19-17). Lost 4-8 (Shots 73-100).

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 who will be pleased to give you any further information you may require.

El Rancho Bowls Club

On Monday the Pintos were at home playing Emerald Isle Neptunes and put in some good play, but claimed just the one rink, though others were close run. Barbara Jones, Ron Greenstreet and Geoff Jones 19-29. Lesley Day, Sheila Cox and Mike Cox 12-17. Ria Dukker, Brian Harris and Bob Day 17-12. Chris Ziepe, Dave Haynes and John Ziepe 14-17. Dave Baker, Sheila Millward and Jim Eastwood 6-26. Wednesday found our winter league team playing host to Greenlands Warriors, although we were beaten on all three rinks, it was a good all-round effort. On Friday the Mustangs played host to Quesada Swans, there was a bitter wind that made it difficult for cold fingers to grip and control the bowl, but we persisted and drew the match. The Mustangs taking the rinks 3-2 and the Swans taking the overall shots by just three. Frances Johnston, Ron Greenstreet and Geoff Jones 15-12. Lesley Day, Dave Haynes and Marion Haynes 7-26. Sheila Millward, Malc Sykes and Jim Eastwood 13-25. Ann Abbott, Tony Abbott and Keith Longshaw 26-16. Bill Johnston, Judy Foley and Bob Day.

Bowlers of all levels are welcome at El Rancho, for further membership information contact Sheila Cox at: micksheilacox@gmail.com.

QUESADA BOWLS CLUB ROUNDUP By Steve Hibberd

Pearls had an afternoon home match,when they took on La Siesta Apollos in div 1 of the South Alicante League.A clean sweep on all 5 rinks resulted in a useful 12 points.

Well done - G Phillips,M France,Jason P 21-8.M Highland,C Dye,C Highland 22-12.H Olsen,T & P Morgan 15-13.G Carnell,V Campbell,F Roberts 2011.B Trinder,P Rees,M Ward 21-11.

Before that match took place,Pearls entertained Country Bowls Seahawks,and they too managed maximum points.Muy bien - A Bowen,B Elliott,T Voisey 23-12.G Kershaw,C Lowry,K Lowry 17-13.C Skinner, P Farrell,G Skinner 26-22.P Bottle,D Conlon,A Linley 18-15.D Benson,D Collings,A Benson 17-14.

Over at San Miguel,Rubies won on 3 rinks against Stingrays,making the scoreline 4-8.Here's the 3 winning rinks - T Brinton,S Johnston,L Miller 14-13.J Cleal,L & B Armstrong 18-13.I Everett,V Slater,D Riley 18-11.

Unfortunately,Friday's results weren't quite as good as of Monday,but good enough.Table topping Swallows had a home match against near neighbours Greenlands Oaks.Although they won on 3 rinks,they lost overall by only 2 shots,to draw the match 6-6.Big thanks go out to M & C Highland,P Morgan 19-11.G Carnell,V Campbell,M Ward 24-12.T Morgan,M France,Jason P 19-12.

Away at El Rancho against Mustangs,Swans won on 2 rinks,but won overall by 3 shots.L Armstrong,P Bottle,T Voisey 26-7.H Olsen,P & B Rees 25-13,were the points scorers.

Finally,Swifts lost further ground in their quest to overtake Swans at the top of div B.A 4-8 defeat at Vistabella against Picadors was not what the doctor ordered.These 2 winning rinks saved the day - K Gordon,D Collings,A Reid 27-14.S Johnston,B & L Miller 16-10.

La Marina Bowls - Dave Hadaway

Monday the 20th and just 3 shots away from a excellent win. That's how it was for our Explorers away against La Siesta Pioneers today, we won 2 trips and lost 3, 1 by 1 shot 17-18, and one by 2 shots 17-15, our 2 winning trips however Kath Manning, Carol Smith & Peter Parsons 20-15, and Anne Stone, Jim Reeves and Alex Whyte 30-8 carried enough shots (92-79) to carry the 2 points to give us a 6-6 draw. Our Pathfinders were at home to Emerald Isle Titans and when you see skip names of Marks, Lindgreen, Gerrard,

San Miguel Bowls

24th February 2023 - Barry Jones

Once again all three teams were in action on Monday, San Miguel Stingrays were at home to Quesada Rubies, where they lost 4 - 8, 72 shots to 78. The best winning triple were Jenny Harvey, Barry Jones and Ken Hope 20 - 15.

San Miguel Orcas were away to Greenland Chestnuts winning 10 - 2, 104 shots to 80. The best winning triple were Stan North, Sharon Louise and Bill Brownlee 27 shots to 12.

On Monday afternoon, San Miguel Dolphins were home to San Luis Klingons where they shared the points 6 - 6, 95 shots to 81. The best winning triple were Pat McEwan, Lynn Greenland and Gail Willshire 38 shots to 10.

On Friday San Miguel Navajos were home to La Marina Seagulls, winning 10 - 2, 129 shots to 54. The best winning triple was Sharon Louise, Pete Masters and Mike Douglas 32 - 3.

The afternoon match was rained off, and has been rearranged for Thursday, 2nd March.

Areminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1.30pm for 2.00pm - Ä5 for an afternoonís 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

El Rancho Bowls Club

On monday the Pintos were at La Marina playing their Explorers where a varying wind brought a few surprises in bowling line, but as ever we had an enjoyable match with the points being shared 6 all. The Explorers took the rinks 3-2, whilst the Pintos took the overall shots by a small margin, a good away result with two of the losses being by 1 and 2 shots.

Ria Dukker, Sheila Cox and Malc Sykes 17-19. Ann Abbott, Dolly Ford and Brian Harris 13-21. Chris Ziepe, Bob Day and John Ziepe 13-10. Sue Ziepe, Steve Ziepe and Mike Cox 24-11. Kevin Henry, Judy Foley and Ron Greenstreet 15-16.

Wednesday found our winter league team playing at San Miguel, a tough match against a good team on San Miguel’s very heavy mat. El Rancho coming away without a point.

On friday the Mustangs had a bye. Bowlers of all levels are welcome at El Rancho, for further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com.

Perrin & Cavangh you know you are in for a difficult morning and that is how it worked out. We came away with 3 points a winning trip of Dave & Lesley Joynes with John Rae who won 20-19 and a drawing trip of Audrey Birch, Norman Ship & Gath Slater 15 each, but with a shot difference of 62116 against us, 3 hard won points was good result.

Friday – Southern League, Division 1 our Sharks are 3rd from bottom with 3 games to play, 2 of these against the top 2 teams and Vistabella Lanzadores whom we played this week. All however did not bode well and we came away with

Country Bowls Club by Peter Dix

Dated 24th February 2023

This week in the LLB South Alicante League the Flamingos entertained Vistabella Albatrosses, they proved to be too strong for the home side on the day, only managing to win on 2 rinks, gaining 4 points and 75 to 89 on shots. Winning rinks were Sheena Mallet, Alan Miller, John Mallet 17 to 14, Brenda Jiggins, Derek Jiggins, Graham Richardson 21 to 11.

The Seahawks travelled to Quesada to play the Diamonds and the flight proved too much for them and came away with zero points 76 to 101 on shots, ‘a bad day at the office’.

The Panthers were at home to Vistabella Conquistadors, looking to cement their position at the top of the third division and

San Luis Bowls Club

Another positive week, as we near the end of the leagues. South Alicante League, Enterprise Div. (A); on Monday 20th the Klingons were away at San Miguel v Dolphins. It was an extremely tough afternoon, against a strong team and hard work on the heavy green, but the Klingons took 6points-6, 81 shots- 95. Well done: Kath Reid, Caroline Smyth, Ian Kenyon 22-13, Mary Lockley, June Jones, John Smyth 1615, Neil & Sandra Burrows, Scott Malden 18-10.

Voyager Div. (C) Trekkers had a close fought match at home v Monte Mar Matadors, points 5-7, shots 82-96. Winners: Tricia Reilly, Dee Hoey, Pat Reilly 17-10, Dave Louis, John Bagnall, Barbara Louis 26-23, Janet Webb, Derrick Cooper, Carolyn Harris 18-18.

Southern League (Div A) on Friday 24th the Lions, were away v Emerald Isle Outlaws, taking 8points-4, 81 shots-76. Winners: Giuseppe Galelli, June Jones, John Smyth 17-15, Janet Webb, Bill Webb, Keith Jones 27-13, Tricia & Pat Reilly, Dave Webb 100, (unfortunately a member of the Emerald Isle team was taken ill & had to leave with support after 6 ends so unfortunately it

Vistabella Bowls Club

Friday's game 0 points. Perhaps we can end the season with a blast and give those 2 table toppers who we have yet to meet a nasty surprise.

The Seagulls who are comfortably placed in the upper half of their Div 2 and this week played away to San Miguel Navajos who are just 1 point above, however today's result would not have suggested that, we came away with just 2 points thanks to Irene Mangan, Trevor Stemp and John Rae with a win of 20-13. The final shot difference was 54-129 in the Navajos favour.

insure promotion. They didn’t disappoint with an emphatic result taking all 12 points and winning on shots by 122 to 59. Rink scores were Liz Mildon, Nick Mildon, Dean Webb 31 to 6, Jayne Storey, Phil Newham, Kevin Storey 26 to 12, Sylvia Rennie, Peter Robins, George Burrage 24 to 12, Val Lever, Della Wailes, Steve Wailes 19 to 12, Brenda Jiggins, Sue Hudson, Derek Jiggins 22 to 17.

The Geckos having no game this week, just leaves 2 weeks to the end of the winter season which has been very successful for the club with all teams maintaining a healthy position in their respective leagues.

New members and guests are always made welcome at the only club in Murcia region competing in the Lavante Lawn Bowls Leagues, why not come along to one of our roll up mornings on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday at 10 am.

counted as a team default).

(Div C) the Tigers had a great result at home v Emerald Isle Outlaws, 10 points-2, 115 shots-72. Winners: Jane Hamill, Cas Blay, Stewart Hamill 30-12, Kevin McKenna, Sheila Cammack, Vic Mahomet 28-10, Chris Jackson, Ngaio & Peter Baldwin 21-13, Ray Watmough, Terry Baylis, Barry White 25-16.

This week in our Club Championships it was the Mixed Pairs. Report from Keith Jones, Club Comp. Secretary; “The Mixed Pairs Final was played on the morning of Wednesday 22nd February between Barbara Louis & Scott Malden against Kath Reid & Ian Kenyon.

Scott Malden got off to a great start and they were 8-1 up after 6 ends. The trend continued with Scott bowling some brilliant bowls to either save shots or gain shots and finally ended up winning the contest. Enjoyable match watched by many supporters”. The next final will be the Mixed Triples.

If you want to find out more about San Luis BC, come along to Oasis San Luis & 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

- we 25th February,

Monday 20th February Division A, Vistabella Albatrosses made the long journey to Country Bowls Flamingos, Winning on 3 Rinks plus the Shots, Geraldine Fisher, Arthur Brown, Gordon Fisher 19-12, Mo Foulcer, Maggie Furness, Eric Bishop 23-17, Lynne Bishop, Carol Thorpe, Gary Thorpe 22-8, Shots 89-75. Points 8-4.

Vistabella Eagles Division C, were Home to La Siesta Sputnicks, Winning on 3 Rinks plus the Shots, Julia Clarke, Peter Westwood, Sheila Westwood 25-16, Rosemarie Savage, Ken Savage, Keith Black 27-9, Jill Wyatt, Avril Kendall, Freddie Willey 17-11, Shots 100-73. Points 8-4.

Wednesday 22nd February, Vistabella in the Winter League were Away to BBC, Winning on all 3 Rinks, Freddie Willey, Sue Kemp, Alice Howe, Brian Zelin 18-12, Steve Baxter, Derek Howe, Richard

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Lee, Maggie Furness 26-13, Geraldine Fisher, Barbara Brown, Arthur Brown, Gordon Fisher 20-16, Shots 64-41. Points 8-0.

Friday 24th February, Vistabella Lanzadores Division A, were Away to La Marina Sharks, Winning on all Rinks. Sue Kemp, Mo Foulcer, Brian Zelin 23-12, Lynne Bishop, Arthur Brown, Gary Thorpe 1812, Richard Lee, Maggie Furness, Eric Bishop 27-7, Geraldine Fisher, Barbara Brown, Gordon Fisher 20-12, Olwyn Ratcliffe, Stuart Allman, Brian Dunn 26-10, Shots 114-53. Points 12-0.

Vistabella Picadors Division B, were at Home to Quesada Swift's, Winning on 3 Rinks plus the Shots, Hillary James, Sue Wilson, Alan Bannister 22-12, John Goddard, Brian Gilham, Brian Pointon 31-11, Steve Baxter, Jim Jepson, Derek Howe 18-15, Shots 95-81. Points 8-4,

Vistabella Conquistadors Division C, were Away to Country Bowls Panthers, Losing on all Rinks. Shots 59-122. Points 0-12.

League Formatweek 8

Friendly Chicas13 - 12Friendly Temps

Primadonnas14 - 9Dolly Mixtures

Tipsy Tigers6 - 15Gap Girlz

Wackey Allsorts11 - 13Ladybirds

Friendly Chicas 10 -11Dolly Mixtures Wk2

Dolly Mixtures5 - 15Gap Girlz Wk4

LEAGUE TABLE PPts

Gap Girlz8117

Ladybirds8103

Primadonnas894

Tipsy Tigers889

Friendly Chicas882

Friendly Temps879

Dolly Mixtures870

Wackey Allsorts866

All teams have seen a league table position change this week with Gap Girlz on top now

Lo Crispin Golf Society

Twenty three members (including 3 playing for Handicap) teed it up to compete in the first round of the Society's 2023 Eclectic (Stableford) competition. Although cold to start with, the day gradually' warmed up', unlike it has to be said my putter!! There was little wind to contend with and both the fairways and greens were generally in good condition. Nevertheless, the scores were, in the main, not very good.

Despite that most people seemed to enjoy the day, which ended with our usual return to the Lo Crispin Tavern, where tapas was provided by the friendly staff and the day's prizes were distributed

GOLD DIVISION

1st. - Andy Quinn 29 pts off 10

2nd. - Neil Evans 27 off 12

SILVER DIVISION

1st. - Mike Ellson 32 pts off 25

2nd. - Andrew Mattey 26 pts off 31

N.T.P. on Par 3s

Hole 5 - Nobody managed to reach or stay on the green, Hole 8 - Ian Stuart, Hole 10 - Bobby Thomson, Hole 17 - Steve Price that all postponed games have been played. Gap Girlz also hold the top three spots on the Hot Darts Podium this week with a 2nd 180 for Bliss Wright, Orihuela Costas answer to Fallon Sherrock.

Nobody managed a 2, so the 'pot' will roll over to our next game, a Texas Scramble at La Serena on 8th. February.

Finally, the Free Game Draw was won by our newest Member, Bobby Thomson!

By Steve Harrington.

The Primadonnas move up into 3rd place after a good home win against the Mixtures and the Tigers slip into 4th after a heavy loss to the Gap Girlz again.

Now in 2nd place, the Ladybirds scooped 13 legs against home team Wackey Allsorts, who put up one hell of a fight for their juicy 11 points.

The Friendly Chicas enjoyed two close games this week, winning by one leg in their local derby against the Friendly Temps but dropping a leg to the Dolly MIxtures who are rallying to complete postponed games from wks 2 & 4. Short of players, the Dolly Mixtures have had to concede a few legs but have given good account of themselves none the less.