This, Tenby Bowling Club's 12th Open Three-Wood Pairs Tournament, sponsored continuously by Texaco Ltd., (Pembroke),was as popular as ever with the Welsh bowling fraternity. Last Saturday, saw the 40 pairs plunge into the frenetic six ends, round-robin stage, which continued until lunch-time on the Sunday. There were the usual crop of upsets which denied some of the more fancied pairs progress to the knock-out stage. With the weather turning decidedly wintery on the Sunday, all pressed on to produce section winners. They were as follows: Section A: winners - D. Thomas and N. Bithray; runners-up - A. Howells and D. Llewellyn. Section B: winners - P. Diment and M. Bishop (winners in 2000); runners-up T. Nutt and P. Carpenter. Section C: winners - W. Rees and M. Watts (winners in 2003); runners-up - M. Harries and C. Davies. Section D: winners -G. Miles and J. Glover; runners-up - R. Hudson and H. Griffiths. The quarter-finals between the section winners and runners-up saw the section winners confirm their superiority and enter the semi-finals. Quarter final results were as follows: D. Thomas and N. Bithray 5 T.Nutt and P Carpenter 2; P. Diment and M. Bishop 7 M. Harries and C. Davies 2; W. Rees and M. Watts 9 R. Hudson and H.Griffiths 2; G. Miles and J. Glover 10 A. Howells and D. Llewellyn 1. The semi-finals were played over eight ends and results were as follows: David Thomas and Nick Bithray (Ammanford) 0 Wyndham Rees and Martin Watts (Brynhyfryd) 12; Paul Diment and Malcolm Bishop (Saundersfoot) 4 Gilly Miles (Pontardulais) and John Glover (Parc-y-Dre) 10. In the first semi-final, the holders, Wyndham and Martin proved too good for David and Nick, swamping them 12-0. The unexpected demise of the Saundersfoot duo Paul and Malcolm highlighted the skills of Gilly and John whose 10-4 win was impressive. Final: This year's final was one of the finest contests ever seen in the history of the Texaco Trophy. It was played in an atrocious rain-storm, but the bowling skills displayed by both pairs were outstanding. Last year's winners, Wyndham and Martin, retained the trophy by one shot. Club chairman, Jonathan Webb, congratulated the winners and thanked Texaco Ltd., for their continuous and important support, enabling the Tenby Bowling Club to bring pleasure to many. Jonathan also thanked the many bowlers for making the tournament the success that it is. He also thanked the ladies for their excellent catering once again, the bar staff and tournament organisers for job well done. All of the bowlers send their best wishes to Phil Thompson, of Texaco, on his recent marriage to Christine. All hope they have many years of wedded bliss.
Whist
Results, Monday, September 6: top score - Gladys Cleaton; 1st lady - Mabel Whitaker; 2nd lady - Pearl Thomas; 1st gent -Bill Whitaker; 2nd gent -Joan Dorling; first half winner - Gladys Irvine; 2nd half winner - Mair Marquiss; longest sitter -Elsie Breadnam. Raffle - Gladys Cleaton and Gerry Meaney. Thursday, September 9: top score - Muriel Griffiths; 1st lady - Gladys Irvine; 2nd lady - Gerry Meaney; 1st gent - Marnie Owens; 2nd gent - Gladys Cleaton; first half winner - Pauline Barnikel; 2nd half winner - Robert Irvine; longest sitter - Elsie Breadnam. Raffle winners - Pauline Barnikel and Gladys Cleaton. NB. Tenby Bowling Club whist is played at 7.30 pm sharp every Monday and Thursday evenings in the club's function room in Sutton Street. New members and visitors are always welcome.
Goscar Celebrate
Goscar captain Ted Brutnell and vice-captain Jonathan Hubbard invite all club members to an end of season beano (£2 per head) to finish off an action packed year of league bowling. This takes place at 7 pm on Wednesday, September 22.
County Competitions 2005
Competition sheets for all Pembroke County Bowling Association competitions next season are on the noticeboard. These close on September 30 and remain at £2 per head.
Monday evening league
The popular Monday Evening League, sponsored by the Giltar Hotel, ends on Monday, September 20. Alan Redman, organiser, and his team invite all participants and substitutes, with their guests, to attend the presentation party, immediately after the last night's play at approximately 7.30 pm.
R. F. Diment Cup
Tomorrow (Saturday) sees two of Pembrokeshire's most powerful bowling teams lock horns in the final of the R. F. Diment Cup. The final, played annually on the Tenby green in honour of Bobby Diment , acknowledges his standing in the county and in his club for many many years. Saundersfoot are the obvious favourites having won the Division One Shield convincingly this season, while Tenby, no strangers to winning, are up for the challenge. Kick-off is at 2.30 pm - it could be a little noisy.
Green closing
The green closes on Monday, September 27, for dressing for the winter's rest. Able bodied members are requested to muck-in and assist Chris Jenkins, the green keeper as usual, removing the hollow tinings and applying the top dressing. Chris's year round efforts has produced one of the finest bowling surfaces in Wales, much admired by all visitors and greatly appreciated by the Tenby bowlers.
Management Committee 2005
Men and women bowlers are reminded that nominations for next year's committee are required before the end of September. Any member who has something to offer, ideas or energy are very welcome to join the ranks of the management committee and perpetuate one of the finest and oldest bowling club's in Wales.
Winter programme
Efforts are being made to form a pool team and possibly a darts team - ladies and/or gents. Any member desirous of evening entertainment this winter are invited to join in. The club also hopes to run the popular quizzes regularly right through the off-season. Everyone is welcome to exercise the grey matter.