TENBY LADIES 34
SWANSEA AND BRISTOL 73
But nevertheless we all had a very enjoyable afternoon and were very appreciative of our piece of Blue Glass which we were all given. Apparently, Bristol is famous for its blue glass. Something I didn't know.
Rink scores (Tenby first, Swansea and Bristol) skips only:
M. Draper, R. Handicott, P. Best, A. Redman 5; D. Walsh 29.
M. Burn, J. Salisbury, V. James, J. Dorling 13; B. Passmore 28.
M. Cooke, P. Jones, A. Owen, L. Evans 16; S. Tossell 16.
TENBY LADIES 41
ST. ISSELL'S 43
Tenby Ladies were just beaten by St. Issell's on Thursday. Pauline's rink fought hard and managed to win by two shots. Mair's rink were always down, but didn't give up and ended up just four shots down after a very good game.
Rink scores (Tenby first, St. Issell's skips only):
T. Brace, L. Evans, J. Dorling, P. Barnikel 23; J. Spiller 21.
M. Draper, P. Best, M. Morris, M. Marquiss 18; B. Lewis 43.
TENBY LADIES 35
WHITLAND 32
Tenby Ladies travelled to Whitland on Friday night and were very pleased to see sunshine. It was quite hard going, especially as Whitland enjoyed the long jacks, but Tenby battled on.
Mair's rink went ahead from the start and won by eight shots.
Joan found it harder going and couldn't get off number four, but after tea they fought back and only lost by five shots, giving Tenby an overall win and four points.
Rink scores (Tenby first, Whitland skips only):
M. Skyrme, P. Best, M. Morris, M. Marquiss 20; V. Whitehead 12.
P. Jones, L. Evans, P. Barnikel, J. Dorling 15; J. Wills 20.
SAUNDERSFOOT 76 TENBY 68
The Jones and Jones sponsored Tenby team took on Saundersfoot in a top-of-the-table clash last Saturday.
Dave Morgan took on Berwyn on rink two and although Luke and Dave had very good games, they were unfortunate to lose by four shots.
On rink three, Pat's boys had a mid session crisis, but managed to overcome it to win by four shots.
The turning point on rink three was when Paul drew shot to make it 10-12 down, instead of 9-15, and kept the rink in the game for a three-shot victory.
On rink five, a steady start by Andrew's rink gave them a splendid lead at the tea break. Then came the transformation and Saundersfoot went from strength to strength. A disappointing loss for the rink in another close encounter.
Victory for Saundersfoot on their own green which was deserved on the day.
Rink scores (Tenby first, Saundersfoot skips only):
L. Guymer, I. Badham, J. Baggott, D. Morgan 17; B. Davies 18.
L. Richards, P. Mearns, P. Day, P. Currie 22; Don Poole 18.
D. Spencer, T. Preston, J. Webb, P. Diment 18; M. Dennis 15.
S. McNeilly, B. Owens, R. Holly, A. Muskett 17; David Poole 18.
FIVE ARCHES LADIES 42
TENBY 36
The Five Arches ladies chalked up a six-shot win over Tenby ladies and bagged a maximum six points from the Monday afternoon's match.
Chris Morgan and her rink were 10 shots adrift of Joan Dorling and her quartet at 10 ends, but a cup of tea worked wonders for the Arches and a spirited fightback during the second half, when they picked up 12 shots without reply, saw them run out 21-19 winners.
Vera Williams's crew were also slow starters and by the 15th end they were 16-9 down, but the Arches scored 12 to Tenby's single over the remaining few ends to seal a four-shot victory.
Rink scores (Five Arches first):
P. Stubbs, G. Gray. V. James, C. Morgan 21; P. Jones, L. Evans, P. Barnikel, J. Dorling 19.
B. Russell, A. Owens, A. Redman, V. Williams 21; M. Burn, M. Draper, M. Morris, M. Marquiss 17.
TENBY FIVE ARCHES
On Saturday, the Stena sponsored Five Arches team played at Milford Haven and after a close match lost by the small margin of eight shots.
All the rinks performed well, and with two winning rinks, the Arches picked up four points to Milford's 10, with the overall score being 65-73.
Rink scores (Arches first, Milford skips only):
B. Russell, T. Powling, G. Beynon, R. Powling 20; T. Ellyat 17.
R. Hurlow, A. Grimbaldeston, D. Silcox, K. Hubbard 17; D. Griffiths 16.
C. Guymer, M. Donoghue, R. Hughes, M. Crockford 15; B. Howells 20.
B. Barnikel, J. Tyler, G. Hill, D. King-Thomas 13; P. Collins 20.
On Sunday, the Five Arches made the short journey to St. Issell's and in a close and exciting game just got the verdict by one shot 76-75. And with two winning rinks got a 10-4 result.
The team accumulated 14 points over the weekend and have now got a respectable mid-table position.
Again in this match all of the rinks performed well. Dave King Thomas's rink had a fine finish to beat the formidable Dave Roberts combination by seven shots, and the captain's rink gained their second win of the weekend, beating the tough Dave Robb four by seven in a keenly fought game.
The other two rinks, skipped by Mike Crockford and Keith Hubbard, lost narrowly by nine and four shots, respectively.
With several changes from the team that played at Milford, the captain was delighted to be able to call on Jon Hubbard and Jim Taylor at short notice; both played well.
Rink scores (Five Arches first, St. Issell's skips only):
B. Barnikel, J. Tyler, G. Hill, D. King Thomas 20; D. Roberts 13.
B. Russell, T. Powling, G. Beynon, R. Powling 24; D. Robb 17.
C. Guymer, J. Taylor, A. Grimbaldeston, M. Crockford 15; J. Moffatt 24.
R. Hurlow, J. Hubbard, D. Silcox, K. Hubbard 17; J. Dugmore 21.
WHIST
Winners on Thursday, July 4, were: Top score - Mabel Whittaker; 1st lady - Joan Tester; 2nd lady - Gladys Cleaton; 1st gent - Richard Jones; 2nd gent - Kath Sutcliffe; 1st half winner - Joan Rees; 2. half - Gweneth James; longest sitter - Pearl Thomas. Raffle winners - Vera Burrows and Joan Rees.
Whist is played every Thursday evening at the Tenby Bowling Club function room, 7.30 pm sharp. New members are always welcome.
CLUB COMPETITIONS
The completion of the first round of our internal cups has been successfully completed. Members who have successfully progressed to the second stage are reminded that this second round finishes on July 26, so there is not long to go. You are advised to start early please.
COUNTY COMPETITION
The finals are played on the Tenby green commencing at 9 am tomorrow (Saturday) and Ben Owens, president, is officer I/C. Recent visitors from other Welsh counties have acknowledged that our green is one of the finest in Wales. Winners of each section will progress to the Welsh finals at Ebbw Vale this season, the first time this venue has been used for many years.
TENBY OPEN WEEK
The draw for this year's tournaments is imminent and will be posted in the clubhouse with playing times etc.
The usual popular entertainments for the week have been well organised and the competition team, headed by David King Thomas, is just praying for one week of summer.
Great emphasis has been placed on the ample supply of Tenby male bowlers volunteering for marking duties, particularly early mornings and evenings from Sunday to Friday.
There is a list in the pavilion to accommodate all who are interested. Mark one game each and the problem is solved. Visiting bowlers are always very supportive, but breakfast time and evening meals draw them away, hence the problem of latter years.
GOSCAR 83
ST. CATHERINES 88
At home on Saturday, Goscar played in overcast weather and we only had one quick shower of rain which made a change.
The lads put up a good fight against the league leaders, winning on two rinks and losing by only five shots - well done.
Rink scores (Goscar first, St Caths skips only):
T. Brutnell, D. Watkins, R. Williams, A. Ormond 26; St. Caths 19.
A. Vincent, A. Rootes, S. Diment, J. Hubbard 11. J. Lewis 29.
G. Hewitt, H. Meads, R. Thake, B. Bailey 17; D. Ward 26.
J. Richards, K. Lloyd, G. Stubbs, E. Dorling 29; D. Smith 14.