HEATHERTON 152 shots (22 pts) BRO-MYRDDIN 94 (O)

Bowling at home, Heatherton played the return fixture against Bro-Myrddin (Carmarthen), playing three rinks in the morning and three in the afternoon. The morning session started with both sides bowling very steady. In fact, Carmarthen held a one shot lead overall after the first five ends. After 10 ends, the match was still very close, with Heatherton only six shots ahead. Over the next five ends, however, Heatherton bowled really well and surged further ahead by 27 shots after 15 ends. Keeping up the pressure, Heatherton ended the morning session 44 shots ahead, to give the three rinks bowling in the afternoon a tremendous head start. The afternoon session was a much tighter affair, with all rinks very close throughout the 21 ends, but Heatherton were very relieved to eventually run out winners by 14 shots. Overall, Heatherton won the match by 58 shots and collected a very valuable 22 points. This was a very good match and I must congratulate Carmarthen, who bowled very well. Heatherton bowlers, who had lost their last two matches, were very pleased to get back to their winning ways. The next match will be in the new year against Swansea at Heatherton. Rink scores (Heatherton first, Carmarthen skips only): Gr. Hughes, J. Docherty, J. Dixon, C. Jones 35; A. Collinge 7. R. Brabon, T. Lamkin, M. Evans, T. Howells 26; T. Howells 20. G. Hewitt, S. Dick, M. Jackson, J. Roberts 24; W. Samuel 14. C. Bromham, A. Whitehouse, M. James, C. Court 20; S. Harris 14. Ga. Hughes, T. Harris, G. Thomas, J. Baggott 27; E. Garsia 21. C. Davies, P. Wynn, C. Wynn, S. Reese 20; T. West 18.

SELECTED FOR WALES

Chris Court has been selected to represent Wales in the British Isles Indoor Bowls Council Junior International series to be played at the Jim Baker Stadium, Co Antrim, on Saturday and Sunday, January 14 and 15. On behalf of all Heatherton bowlers, Chris, well done and congratulations from all of us.

LADIES SECTION

On Sunday, November 20, Heatherton Ladies travelled to the Meads for their first friendly of the season. Rink scores (Heatherton first, Meads skips only) were: Lynn Statters, Mary Harris, Jo Shewry, Betty James 10; V. Hubbard 20. Lillian Howells, Dianne Docherty, Collette Bethwaite, Audrey Owens 23; M. Carter 15. Joan Lee, Ginnie Beeken, Cynthia Evans, Kay Kennion 31; Nora Evans 10. Viv Dick, Doris Brown, Alma Howells, Kay Cole lost to D. Gwilliam. Many thanks go to the ladies who provided the much-needed refreshments; also thanks to all the ladies at the Meads who made it a very enjoyable afternoon. We look forward to seeing them at the re-match this Sunday at 2 pm.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS

On behalf of the Heatherton committee, 'A very happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year, to all members of Heatherton Bowling Club'.

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