Haverfordwest Castle 70 (0)

Tenby 89 (14 pts)

Jointly sponsored by Layton and Company Solicitors and Chandler Rogers Estate Agents, the Tenby team travelled to Haverfordwest for another Pembrokeshire League Division One match.

Uncharacteristically, the team were slow to start and led by only three shots at five ends. At 10 ends, Tenby held a slender one shot lead, before they took control of the match by the 15th end to lead by 16.

The lead decreased to 13 shots at 18 ends and finished with a winning margin of 19 shots, but more importantly a maximum 14 points.

Peter Day's rink of Cameron White, Mike Jackson and John Baggott were always in control against a strong Haverfordwest 'skip' in Barry Absalom and won by 24 shots to 17.

Craig Guymer's rink had an interesting game, to say the least, with multiple counts being gained and lost. In fact, at five ends there had been one count of four shots to the Tenby team, but the other four ends had seen a 3, 1, 4, 3 reversal and so they were behind 4-11.

Between ends six and 15, it seemed that order was restored and they restricted their opponents to single shots. A five on the 14th end saw the Tenby four lead 16-14. They exchanged single shots with their opponents and then, on the 17th end, a further dropped count of four shots to see them behind again, 17-19.

Once again the sides exchanged single shots, until on the last end the Tenby foursome made five shots to win 24-20. What a game!

Pat Currie's rink was never in trouble in this match and, although the Haverfordwest four did make a spirited effort to win the rink, the Tenby four won by 18 shots to 15.

Andrew Muskett's match against David Summers was very similar to Craig Guymer's in scoring patterns. At five ends all appeared in order as Andrew's rink steadily went into a 4-2 lead.

The opposition rallied with a scoring sequence of 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, before Andrew took a four, but then dropped a threeshot count and then a single.

At 14 ends, the Haverfordwest rink led 10-15, but the Tenby four took a six, followed by a two and a three, to move ahead of their opponents and at the close won by five shots.

Once again, a very solid performance by the Tenby team, who picked up the vital 14 points to help them in their quest to retain the Pembrokeshire League.

Rink scores were as follows:

C. White, M. Jackson, J. Baggott, P. Day 24-17.

J. Richards, D. Spencer, J. Roberts, A. Muskett 23-18.

N. Dickinson, D. Silcox, J. Webb, P. Currie 18-15.

L. Rees, G. Hewitt, S. Williams, C. Guymer 24-20.

Tenby 102 (12 pts)

The Tenby team, jointly sponsored by Layton and Company Solicitors and Chandler Rogers Estate Agents, entertained Pembroke Dock at Sutton Street, last Saturday, in the Pembrokeshire League Division One.

Tenby once again started well and led by 19 shots as early as the fifth end. The advantage was further stretched to 36 shots at 10 ends and to 49 by the 15th end.

A rally from Pembroke Dock saw them reduce the deficit to 45 at 18 ends, but it was not enough and Tenby won by 52 shots at the close of play.

Rink one was a very close affair throughout and although Tenby led by one shot going into the last end, a dropped score of two saw Pembroke Dock pick up a consolation two points.

Thanks go to Aaron Lloyd who played exceptionally well on his Tenby debut and on this performance he has a great future in the game.

Rink two saw Pat Currie's four take on Richard Jones. The match was very nip and tuck until the 10th end with the scores tied at 9-9.

Then the Tenby four, with Dai Spencer in great form at lead, won nine out of the next 11 ends to win at the close by 25 shots to 12.

Peter Day's four played against Pembroke Dock captain Richard Hissey, and the Tenby outfit took an early 10-2 lead after five ends.

The Pembroke Dock four, with Les Davies in superb form, staged a fightback to draw level 14-all by the 16th end, but Peter's rink won four out of the last five to secure a further winning rink and won by 23 shots to 15.

Jonathan Webb skipped the youngsters' rink of Luke Rees, Cameron White and Craig Guymer and the four were absolutely superb. The rink started off ok, scoring two singles and a double to lead 4-0. The next end (4th) saw them drop a single.

What happened next was unbelievable and from ends five to 15 the scoring sequence was: 6, 2, 3, 7, 4, 2, 1, 1, 2, 1, 3. The score, at this point, stood at 36-1.

A sense of normality crept back into the game and at the close, the impressive Tenby rink won by 39-7.

With news that Whitland had lost to Haverfordwest, Tenby once again, as they have been in the past, are in pole position to retain the league title.

Tomorrow (Saturday), the Tenby club, having progressed through its Pembrokeshire section, continues its defence of the Welsh Club Championship with an away match against Monmouthshire side, Caerleon.

Tenby 135

West Middlesex 81

Tenby welcomed West Middlesex Bowling Association for the first men's friendly match of the summer last Wednesday.

It was played in excellent bowling conditions, on a very sunny and warm day, with the green running at a good pace - more to the liking of the Tenby players.

Rink scores (Tenby first, visiting skips only):

D. Rees, S. Davies, R. Taylor, J. Roberts 25; C. Williams 25.

E. Maher, J. Taylor, L. Rees, G. Hewitt 31; M. Burrell 6.

K. Lloyd, H. Meads, T. Brown, A. Hooper 21; T. Padack 26.

B. Winstone, J. Hubbard, G. Beynon, T. Powling 18; A. Dummett 18.

R. Hine, K. Williams, M. Goldingay, J. Baggott 40; J. Nott 6.

TENBY ARCHES 40

PEMBROKE DOCK 26

On Tuesday afternoon, the Tenby ladies (sponsored by the Fourcroft Hotel) travelled back to Pembroke Dock to finish a rained off game from May.

On rink one, Mair's side (when rained off was 13-2 up) finished the game 19-10

Rink two saw Alison's side (7-5 up when rained off) finish the game 21-16.

Rink scores (Tenby first, Pembroke Dock skips only):

L. Evans, D. White, G. Brutnell, M. Marquiss 19; K. Cole 10.

L. Delabertouche, V. Roberts, H. Baggott, A. Redman 21; M. Lewis 16.

TENBY ARCHES 34

CLEDDAU 42

Last Wednesday, the Tenby side (sponsored by The Fourcroft Hotel) travelled away to Haverfordwest. The weather was sunny and the home side, as always, was welcoming.

On rink one, Julia's squad were leading 11-8 at teatime. They were still 21-17 ahead after the 20th end, but the home side picked up a four to level the match.

Rink two saw Alison's squad 10-4 down at teatime, but even the magic of coffee didn't help, with the side losing 21-13.

Rink scores (Tenby first, Cleddau skips only):

L. Evans, D. White, M. Marquiss, J. King-Thomas 21; A. Thomas 21.

L. Delabertouche, A. Owens, H. Baggott, A. Redman 13; W. Howells 21.

Welsh Junior Internationals

Congratulations to Craig and Luke Guymer, who have been selected to represent Wales in the Junior International Series later this year.

WORLD CUP FOOTBALL

Tenby Bowling Club extends a warm welcome for visitors to use its comfortable lounge area and bar facilities to watch the matches. Open from 7 pm.

Whist results

Thursday, June 17: top score - Jean Salisbury, 179; 1st lady - Olive Frost, 170; 2nd lady - Mary Renowden, 167; 1st gent - Sandra Milward, 174; 2nd gent - Gladys Irvine, 168; highest winner of first half - Pauline Barnikel, 93; second half winner - Margaret Hill, 84; longest sitter - Ginnie Beeken (seven sits); lowest score - Phyllis Jones.

Raffle winners - Jean Salisbury and Phyllis Jones.

Monday, June 21: top score - Ginnie Beeken with 188 points; 1st lady - Mair Marquiss, 172; 2nd lady - Phyllis Jones, 165; 1st gent - Gladys Irvine, 179; 2nd gent - Elsie Breadnam, 176; first half winner - Sandra Milward, 88; second half winner - Jean Salisbury, 83; longest sitter - Mary Renowden (six sits); lowest score - Margaret Hill.

Raffle winners - Jean Salisbury and Vi Roberts.

The twice weekly whist is played every Monday and Thursday at 7 pm. New members and visitors welcome.