Last Saturday, the Five Arches team and the Tenby team played each other in a First Division league fixture. The combined teams are pictured (right) before the match, with the County Shield won by the Tenby team captained by Andrew Muskett, and the Second Division Shield and the Brains Knockout Cup won by the Five Arches team, captained by Tony Powling. Also in the picture are Tenby team sponsor Paul Diment, representing N. D. Toy and partners, and Chris Hughes, T. P. Hughes, and Jim Thomas, Tenby Welsh Gift Shop, who both sponsor the Five Arches team, club president John Baggott and club chairman Fred Broomhead. Match result was Five Arches 68 shots, Tenby 116. Rink scores (Five Arches first) were as follows: John Rees, Kevin Lewis, Steve Davies, Gerald Hewitt 12; Mike Jackson, Chris Thomas, Luke Guymer, Craig Guymer 33. Ken Lloyd, Thomas Lewis, Ben Cloake, Dai Spencer 15; Alan Whitehousse, Peter Day, Andrew Muskett, Paul Diment 25. Jon Hubbard, Bill Benham, Tony Powling, Ashley Hooper 18; Cameron White, Ben Simmons, Joe Richards, Ryan Thomas 29. Roger Thomas, Ray Taylor, Peter Hooper, Neil Dickinson 23; Luke Rees, Huw Nicholas, Jon Webb, Kieren Peregrine 29.

five arches 58 shots HAVERFORDWEST 95

After the defeat against Tenby the previous day, the Five Arches travelled to Haverfordwest last Sunday, to play their second game in 24 hours. This was always going to be another tough one for the Arches, as at the time of writing, the home team are heading the First Division league table. On a perfect day for bowling, with the green in perfect condition, the Arches again went down to defeat ,losing on all rinks and returning home pointless. The captain will be hoping for a much better performance in the next game away to Pembroke Dock tomorrow (Saturday). Rink scores (Five Arches first) were as follows: Jon Hubbard, Bill Benham, Tony Powling, Ashley Hooper 13; Gerald O'Leary, Keith Thorpe, Tony Wilks, P. D. S. Jenkins 18. Roger Thomas, Ray Taylor, Peter Hooper, Neil Dickinson 14; Andrew John, Mal Dawes, Marley Hughes, Richard O'Leary 25. Ken Lloyd, Thomas Lewis, Ben Cloake, Dai Spencer 15; Dai John, Billy Jones, Gareth Barrett, Jason Dixon 30. John Rees, Kevin Lewis, Steve Davies, Gerald Hewitt 16; Derek Latham, Paul Jenkins, Chris Wills, Chris Court 22.

TENBY 147 shots MELYN UNITED 120

Tenby Bowling Club recently welcomed Melyn United to their Sutton Street green for a friendly match (writes club captain Peter Hooper) Hailing from the Neath area, they were on a day trip to Tenby as part of their centenary (100 years) celebrations. How smart they looked wearing their greys and blazers and special centenary ties. This was a tough fixture for Tenby as seven mixed rinks were required and, due to other bowling commitments around the county, we were short on numbers, so we invited three players to guest for us, two from Pendine and one from Saundersfoot - many thanks from Tenby Bowling Club for your support. The game was played in wonderful sunshine and very high spirits. After 10 ends, the score in Tenby's favour stood at 77 shots to 54. Fifty-six players then made their way into the pavilion for customary refreshments of tea and biscuits and a special treat - cake, yum, yum. Despite the confusion of so many players descending upon our tea ladies all at once, they did a wonderful job of looking after us - no pressure girls. Many thanks to you all (we would be lost without you). Back onto the green for the final 11 ends, which I think took longer than the first half, probably due to the heat of the sunshine taking its toll... or, more likely, too much cake being eaten at tea-break! A wonderful afternoon was enjoyed by everyone on the green, as was the social gathering in the lounge bar afterwards (and for those who were there, you will no doubt be relieved to hear that the Melyn captain has found his glasses!). You might also be interested to know that, as well as it being a special occasion for the centenary celebrating Melyn United team, it was also a very special day for Tenby Bowling Club, as it is believed a little piece of history was made on the day. As club captain, I was very honoured to have at number two in my rink, the youngest member to play in a Tenby club game, namely nine-year-old Katie Dickinson. Katie played the full 23 ends (including trial ends) and her enthusiasm, dedication and keenness never faltered throughout. Many congratulations on your performance. Bowlers, watch this space - as in Katie Dickinson, a star is born! Rink scores (Tenby and guests first, visitors skips only) were as follows: C. Jones, B. Benham, H. Meads, G. Brutnell 9; B. Pyle 27. J. Shields (G), G. Beeken, N. Hensman (G), D. King-Thomas (G) 25; T. Carsley 13. N. Dickinson, K. Dickinson, M. Skyrme, P. Hooper 19; T. Pearce 16. R. French, I. French, T. Powling, B. Cloake 14; G. Davies 22. L. Evans, B. Winstone, J. Taylor, G. Hewitt 28; M. Ball 14. R. Thomas, F. Broomhead, M. Marquiss, D. Spencer 27; A. Matthews 10. L. Rees, D. Rees, B. Simmons, A. Redman 25; P. Murray 17.

NEYLAND LADIES (0) TENBY LADIES (6 pts)

Tenby Arches ladies travelled to Neyland last Wednesday hoping to put behind them the poor results sequence of previous games. Having secured maximum points in their home fixture with Neyland, the Arches ladies were anxious to emulate this score on the green of the current president of West Wales Ladies Bowling Association, Margaret Sanders. Just a few ends into the game, it became obvious that the Arches ladies were enjoying the green and with confidence high and enthusiastic encouragement coming from all, they got to the halfway stage leading by 31 shots to 14. Helping skip Helen along were Margaret, who was having a game to remember, and with Meryl and Gerry joining in the action, they found themselves 10 shots ahead at tea, with one count of five on the card. It was more of the same in the second half, with Helen's impressive ladies running out winners by 27 shots to 14 against Janet Sutton and her quartet. Skipping the second Arches rink was Alison, who was supported by ladies captain Carol, Ginnie and stalwart Mair, who continues to roll back the years. Allison's ladies were always in command of their game against Val Hubbard's rink. With the 'Beeken bomber' in full flow, wicking off numerous woods during the game, they ran out comfortable winners by 21 shots to 12. This was one of the best performances of the season from the Arches ladies, who headed back over the Cleddau with a 48 shots to 26 victory and maximum points on the cards. Sweet potatoes?

Our 'missing teapot' lady, who is an enthusiastic gardener, has been busy this year planting flowers and shrubs at the entrance to the Bowling Club. All are in agreement that she has done an excellent job, but it remains a mystery why she would have planted potatoes and roses in the same pot (see pic below)? Perhaps she is trying to cross pollinate to produce a sweet potato? Whist Results

Monday, June 9: top - Gladys Irvine 179; 1st lady - Mary Renowden 170; 2nd lady - June Andrew 168; 1st gent - Elsie Breadnam 172; 2nd gent - Joan Webb 160; 1st half - Pauline Barnikel 93; 2nd half - Margaret Hill 85; longest sitter - Vi Roberts 8; lowest score - Mair Marquiss;raffle winners - Pearl Thomas and Margaret Hill. Thursday, June 12: top - -Gladys Irvine 187; 1st lady - Mary Renowden 176; 2nd lady - Mair Marquiss 167; 1st gent - Joan Webb 175; 2nd gent - Elsie Breadnam 11; 1st half - June Andrew 83; 2nd half - Margaret Hill 70; raffle winners - Mary Renowden and June Andrew.

BONUS BALL

Bonus Ball winner this week was Lynn Deli-Raffety with number 15.