HAVERFORDWEST 60 SAUNDERSFOOT 73

Saundersfoot travelled to Haverfordwest for their second group game in the Welsh Carruthers Shield competition and ran out winners by 13 shots.

Having previously defeated Pembroke Dock, and with a home game against Neyland to come, this was a must win game for the Seasiders.

With several first team regulars missing, Saundersfoot called in Keith Rowlands and Barrie Lee from the St. Issell's squad and also included Berwyn Dennis as skip, making a welcome return to the club after an absence of several years.

Winning on three rinks and only a three-shot defeat on the fourth rink saw Saundersfoot win a close game that they always edged.

On 10 ends, the lead was six shots, on 15 ends this had extended to 13 shots and the closing ends were very much 'bat and pad' (to borrow an expression from our cricketing friends) to ensure the victory.

Rink scores (Saundersfoot first, Haverfordwest skips only):

B. Deeley, T. Lamkin, J. Dugmore, S. Poole 20; P. D. S. Jenkins 14.

K. Rowlands, B. Lee, A. Brace, J. Moffat 19; Paul Jenkins 12.

J. Dennis, N. Ruff, M. Brace, B. Dennis 19; D. Pollock 16.

D. Stokes, R. Pring, P. Blayney, M. Dennis 15; R. O'Leary 18.

SAUNDERSFOOT 57 (0) TENBY 94 (14 pts)

Following their five-match unbeaten start to the season, Saundersfoot were soundly beaten last Saturday by an excellent team performance from their close rivals Tenby.

The Seasiders struggled to get going on a glorious afternoon for bowls and found themselves 15 shots down at the halfway mark. The Tenby lead had extended to 21shots on 15 ends and using all their experience in the final part of the match, romped home by 37 shots.

This victory was sweet revenge for Tenby who had suffered their only league defeat of 2008 at the Saundersfoot green and the villagers will have to regroup in the next few games if they are to put up a challenge for the County Shield.

Rinks scores (Saundersfoot first, Tenby skips only):

A. Brace, P. Blayney, J. Jenkins, M. Dennis 13; A. Muskett 26.

G. Cavell, M. Brace, J. Moffat, B. Dennis 14; S. Evans 25.

J. Dennis, N. Ruff, A. Brain, S. Dick 12; P. Carpenter 17.

R. Kennion, T. Lamkin, J. Dugmore, S. Poole 18; P. Day 26.

ST. KATHS 64 (2 pts)

ST. ISSELL'S 68 (12)

The gentlemen of St. Issell's travelled to Milford to play St. Kath's in a second division game and returned home with 12 of the 14 points at stake in a narrow four-shot victory.

Having lost their first league game, this victory gives St. Issell's a big boost of confidence for the games that lie ahead.

Under the captaincy of Stew Howe, the squad have had several get-togethers and the spirit in the team is excellent and hopes are high for a better season than the last few years.

Rink scores (St. Issell's first, St. Kath's skips only):

D. Williams, D. Rowen, J. Austin, M. Carr 15; K. Walkers 26.

P. Lewis, P. Patel, G. Cavell, K. Rowlands 17; D. Hasting 14.

L. Allen, D. Reed, S. Howe (20 less 25 per cent) 15; T. John 13.

J. Bingham, B. Wood, B. Glynn, B. Lee 21; M. Lloyd 11.

ST. ISSELL'S 99 (12 pts) PEMBROKE PATER 59 (2)

St. Issell's continued their division two campaign with a resounding 40-shot victory over Pater at home last Sunday.

On a glorious warm afternoon, the villagers took full advantage of the excellent fast playing surface and at tea had raced into a 23-shot lead, which they extended in the second half.

On rink one, Lionel Allen, Dennis Reed, John Austin and skip Stewe Howe led the way with a 28-shot win, whilst on rink two, Brian Deeley, Gwynfor Davies, Bill Glynn and Barrie Lee weighed in with a 12-shot victory.

On rink three, St. Issell's suffered their only defeat when the rink skipped by Keith Rowlands went down to the Pater four led by the evergreen Steve James.

On rink four, Mike Carr skipped Derek Rowen, Don Stokes and Don Pope to a four-shot win in a close game against Bob Duncombe, the Pater captain, and overall, the margin of victory reflected the Seasiders' superiority on the day.

Rink scores (St. Issell's first, Pater skips only):

L. Allen, D. Reed, J. Austin, S. Howe 38; S. Davies 10.

B. Deeley, G. Davies, B. Glynn, B. Lee 28; J. Russell 16.

I. Nicholls, G. Spiller, R. Pring, K. Rowlands 16; S. James 20.

D. Rowen, D. Stokes, D. Pope, M. Carr 17; B. Duncombe 13.

SAUNDERSFOOT LADIES

Saundersfoot ladies played three games in 10 days with a complete mixture of results, gaining one win, drawing one and losing the third.

Away to Priory, the team picked up all six points with a fine win.

Gemma Amos, Anne Evans, Elaine Shaw and Lorna Bissell gained a 29-shot to 13 win, while Elsie Pendlebury, Steph Amos, Anne Davies and Marion Evans just edged their opponents by 19 shots to 17.

Travelling to Milford to play Ladybirds, the match finished 35 shots each and a share of the points.

Viv Edwards, Angela Roberts, Elaine Shaw and Lorna Bissell won 18 shots to 15, while Elsie Pendlebury, Anne Evans, Anne Davies and Marion Evans went down by 20 shots to 17.

Last Saturday, playing home to current ladies league champions Tenby, the Saundersfoot ladies were defeated by 41 shots to 27 and with both rinks losing, failed to pick up a point.

Captain Angela Roberts, Joyce Waters, Anne Davies and Marion Evans lost by two shots, while Joyce Howe, Anne Evans, Elaine Shaw and Lorna Bissell went down by 12.

GRAHAM HUGHES

Popular club member Graham Hughes is recovering from an operation.

'Farmer', as he is nicknamed, is hoping to be bowling soon and he is sent best wishes for a speedy recovery from all the members.

JUNIOR OPEN

The Saundersfoot Junior Open singles tournament takes place this Sunday, May 31, commencing at 10 am.

The winner will receive £50 plus a trophy, with the runner-up receiving £30.

Competitors must be under 17 years of age and entry details can be obtained from Nev Ruff on (01834) 812605, but hurry as entries close today (Friday).

Why not come along and support the stars of tomorrow, refreshments are available.

FIXTURES

Tomorrow (Saturday), Saundersfoot men and St. Issell's ladies visit Whitland, while St. Issell's men are home to Haverfordwest, St. Thomas, Saundersfoot ladies travel to Pembroke Dock Park and all matches start at 2 pm.

Next Tuesday, St. Issell's ladies are at home to Pembroke Dock, Wednesday sees the men of St. Issell's play their first Brains Cup game of the season when they entertain Neyland and on Thursday Saundersfoot ladies play Whitland at home - all three midweek games start at 6 pm.

LADIES OPEN

Next weekend, June 5 and 6, sees the annual ladies open tournament take place at Saundersfoot.

On Friday, the triples competition takes place for the Kath and Paul Blayney Shield and on Saturday, the singles event is held.

More information can be obtained from Marion Evans on (01834) 812658.

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