Mixed fortunes for bowlers

SWANAGE Bowls Club players have been enjoying plenty of successes and a few disappointments, with the season in full swing.

In the mixed triples leagues Swans and Dolphins both lost but gained two points each for winning one rink in their games.

Swanage Swans played away against Braeside Bandicoots and the artificial surface took its toll with Swanage losing by 41 shots to 24 but gaining two points for winning one rink, which kept Swans top of Section 1.

Swanage Dolphins were at home to Lyndhurst and lost on one rink but won by one shot on the last end on the second rink. The Dolphins stay top of Section 5B by four points.

Swanage Seagulls played at home in a ‘local derby’ against Swanage Puffins. Brian Beeston’s rink had a nip and

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tuck game against Roger Senior’s rink, tied 11 each after 14 ends, but finally went down 13 shots to 15.

Nadine Evans’ rink kept their nose in front after 10 ends against Jim Andrews’ rink and finished 19 shots to 10. The Seagulls remain fourth in Section 5A, four points off the lead, the Puffins temporarily propping up the league.

The ladies sit fourth in the Bournemouth and District League following a couple of losses.

In Dorset’s Edna Paisley League, Swanage Ladies have enjoyed great recent success, boosting confidence and hopes of moving up the league.

The men’s team are struggling again this season having won two of their six matches, leaving them fifth in

Division 1 East.

In the Percy Baker League, results have been more positive, leaving the team sitting in third.

In the county competitions, the Senior Ladies’ Fours team – Sue King, Julie Lomas-Smith, Linda Wallis and Sue Bird –went through to the quarterfinals.

Further county competitions take place throughout the summer and Swanage has good representation in many of these events.

Swanage is a great place for touring sides to play a friendly game and the club have recently been delighted to host Oxford West and Silverthorn bowls clubs, with further visitors expected in coming weeks.

Anyone interested in joining the club or trying out the game should phone Barrie on 01929 421162 or visit www. swanagebowlingclub.org.uk

FOOTBALL Safe pair of hands

HAMWORTHY Utd have appointed Robbie Yates as the club’s new goalkeeper coach.

Yates holds a UEFA A goalkeeping qualification, as well as a UEFA B license for football coaching. He has a wealth of experience, having spent seven years at Poole Town, as well as time at Weymouth and Aldershot Town.

A Hamworthy club statement said: “Robbie will bring a lot of experience, organisation and analysis to the club to gain the most out of the players he is working with. He is excited to get going and we can’t wait to see what he brings to the Hammers.”

Yates replaces former Cherries goalkeeper Jordan Seabright, who had held that role last season.

Puzzle solutions (from pages 22-23)

Brain chain (hard)

Arrow words