Over the past couple of months, we have heard all about the exploits of the junior boys who are playing up at Heatherton during the winter. At long last, the girls have had the chance to make their mark,

Dana Rogers, one of Saundersfoot's stars of the future, made her debut last Saturday at Heatherton in the Adam and Eve competition, playing against the very experienced Joyce Howe. This is actually the first time that Heatherton has had a junior section, and certainly the first time a 13-year-old girl has taken part in one of their competitions - and she did it in style.

Although losing at the finish, Dana played some excellent woods, and I know Joyce would be the first to admit, her opponent brought out the best in her. On three or four occasions, Joyce was holding a count of three and four, only for Dana to draw in with her last wood and steal the shot. The applause from the watching supporters was certainly well deserved.

Two of the lads also took part. James Criddle, in his first competition indoors, played some cracking woods, but up against a player who had just finished a game, he found the fast green a struggle to get to grips with, losing 7-5 and 7-4.

Mathew Dick, in his first game, had the crowd buzzing with some incredible bowling. Unfortunately in his second game, he learnt a valuable lesson - don't let your concentration be swayed by your opponent chatting to you.

All three of the juniors brought a smile to the face of Hugh Davies, of Heatherton, who has long been a champion of the youngsters. As he said, hopefully the performances of these three will encourage the rest of the juniors to take part next year.

SWISH KITCHEN

Things are looking rather swish up in the kitchen these days. Thanks to the excellent efforts of John Moffat and Tony Shaw, the old floor was ripped out, and as John said, had he known it was going to be so hard, he would never have volunteered (you know what they used to say in the forces, John -never volunteer). We are ever so glad you did turn up, and despite all the dust and what have you, it is a job well done.

Thanks also to Richard from Big Brums, who being one of the club sponsors, was very generous in his pricing (if you don't ask, you don't get).

The lads have only a couple of little finishing touches to go and the kitchen will be all ready for the girls to move into.

Oh, did we mention that all the dishes will now need washing after all the dust that was on show. Ah well, over to you girls.

LADIES MEETING

Another quick reminder to all the ladies about the meeting in the pavilion on Tuesday evening, starting at 7 pm. This is to organise all the various county and other competition entries, so if you want to take part, make sure you are there.

WHIST EVENING

A smashing turnout for last week's whist - perhaps it was the choir practice during the night by Beryl Lawrence and co. that drew the crowds (don't ask).

We had seven-and-a-half tables running and once again taking top honours was Gerry Meaney. Coming in as first lady was Audrey Williams, with Vi Austin as second lady. Robert Irvine took the plaudits as first gent, with B. Davies in second spot. Frank Buckley was the first half top scorer and Gladys Irvine the second half. The booby was won by Beryl Marsh, with Richard Jones the longest sitter.

The evening raffle prizes were won by Gerry Meaney and Beryl Marsh.