Five Arches 70 Pendine 87

An unusual Friday night game for the Five Arches in their top-of-the-table clash against Pendine.

The weather remained calm after the previous night's storm.

The Five Arches team had to win this game to have any chance of winning the Second Division championship, so all was set for an interesting tussle.

In front of an appreciative crowd on rink two, Ashley and his rink of Dai, Tony and Gwyn were involved in a topsy turvy match against former Five Arches player Dai King Thomas. A strange game, with the Arches picking up a count of seven, but dropping counts of five and four, left the game at 23-all with one end to play. Fine play by Dai and Tony and with Ashley keeping well out of the way, the Arches rink picked up two shots to clinch the win.

Roy and his rink of Ken, Ken and Ben were on the tricky rink three and were involved in another close run affair. The lead changed hands on a number of occasions and there was all to play for on the last end, but the Pendine four hung on to record a 17-15 win.

Lee and his rink of Eamonn, John and Mike had the classic match of two halves. The first half was close fought, with the visitors leading by two after 10 ends. However, the Pendine quartet piled on the pressure after the break, picking up 14 shots in a five-end burst, to clinch the game by 29 shots to 12.

Out on rink five, Tony, with Ben, Clive and last minute substitute Lawrence, were involved in an epic battle. Neither side managed to open up more than a three-shot lead and yet another match was decided on the final end.

Trailing by two, the Pendine foursome rallied with some good bowling to pick up four shots to win 18-16.

Overall, a disappointing result for the Five Arches, but congratulations to Pendine, as they were worthy winners. We now have a break until our next game, away to St. Thomas on Sunday, August 8.

Rink scores (Five Arches first, Pendine skips only):

Dai Rees, Tony Powling, Gwyn Beynon, Ashley Hooper 25; D. King Thomas 23.

Ken Lloyd, Ken Williams, Ben Cloake, Roy Powling 15; M. Evans 17.

Eamonn Maher, Jon Hubbard, Mike Gouldingay, Lee Richards 14; G. Hale 29.

Ben Simmons, Lawrence Hourahane, Clive Webb, Tony Brown 16; S. King Thomas 18.

TENBY ARCHES 59 FISHGUARD 26

Last Tuesday afternoon saw the Tenby Ladies (sponsored by the Fourcroft Hotel) travel away to Fishguard on a rather overcast day. The weather didn't improve, with rain and mist throughout.

On rink three, Alison and the now-called Tiller Girls (team joke!) were in control of the game from the off. They finished the game 36-9.

On rink four, Vera's team were also in control of the game throughout and finished 23-17.

Rink scores (Tenby side first, Fishguard skips only):

L. Delabertouche, A. Owens, H. Baggott, A. Redman 36; A. Gray 9.

G. Brutnell, G. Beeken, R. Silcox, V. Williams 23; G. Macfarlane 17.

TENBY ARCHES 26

ST. ISSELL'S 42

On Saturday afternoon, the team (sponsored by the Fourcroft Hotel) travelled to Saundersfoot. Missing from the game was captain Lynn, who unfortunately has broken her ankle. They team would like to take this opportunity to wish her a speedy recovery.

On rink one, Alison's quartet had a very tight game throughout. They were 5-6 down at tea-time, took the lead on the 14th end, but Saundersfoot pulled back to win.

On rink two, Julia and co were always playing catch-up, the result being a win for Saundersfoot.

Rink scores (Tenby first, Saundersfoot skips only):

M. Skyrme, A. Owens, H. Baggott, A. Redman 15; B. Lewis 17.

G. Brutnell, G. Beeken, V. Williams, J. King-Thomas 11; A. Lewis 25.

FISHGUARD DINAS 20

TENBY GOSCAR 21

Goscar visited Fishguard on a rainy and windy day last Tuesday to play their Dinas team.

They had a very close game in Tenby and it proved the same in Fishguard.

Goscar started well, building up a 10-2 lead. However, the Dinas rink fought back to take the lead. After this, Goscar were able to make a comeback by playing to a short jack, scoring a five.

It came down to the last end again, with Goscar holding three, but Dinas scoring two.

Both games with Dinas had exciting endings and Goscar were very lucky to win both encounters.

Well done to the team: R. Hine, B. Winstone, J. Taylor, skip H. Ebdon.

Whist

Thursday, July 15: top score - Pauline Barnikel, 181; 1st lady - Mair Marquiss, 165; 2nd lady - Jean Salisbury, 154; 1st gent - Gladys Irvine, 174; 2nd gent - Vi Roberts, 164; first half winner - Elsie Breadnam, 86; raffles - Gladys Irvine and Elsie Breadnam

Monday, July 19: top score - Ginnie Beeken, 185; 1st lady - Olive Frost, 176; 2nd lady -Mair Marquiss, 162; 1st gent - Margaret Hill, 175; 2nd gent - Vi Roberts, 172; first half winner - Muriel Griffiths, 87; second half winner - Pauline Barnikel, 86; longest sitter - Phyllis Jones, eight sits; lowest score - Elsie Breadnam; raffles - Elsie Breadnam and Olive Frost.

Whist drives, Monday and Thursday at 7 pm. New members and new visitors are always welcome.