2014 February Monthly Report

The CALB Fours League competition commenced inJanuary and continued in February, when our local clubs played against each other over six games. Clubs were split into two groups, Red and Blue. This year our Red Group   and Blue Group were successful in winning both.

The Appleby Vase, Ladies Singles and Dyer Cup, Men’s Singles commenced on 31st January and ended2nd February.Thewinner in the Appleby Vase was Catherine Patrick over Patsy Tonkin and John Fitzgerald in the Dyer Cup over Graham Patrick.  .

The ladies Jackson Cup winners were Verna Bimpson and Dianne Reynolds over Catherine Patrick and Sylvia Pritchard. The men’s Parsons Trophy winners were John Fitzgerald and Graham Patrick over Ken Sykes and Allan Deacon.

Ladies Charity Triples series of games continued against Cabrera and Indalo. These games are thoroughly enjoyed by our ladies. Monies raised by selling raffle tickets for superb prizes to be presented at the annual ladies only dinner at Bellavista  Restaurant onTuesday 18^th March.  A big thank you goes to Eileen Phoenix who works hard to keep these events going.

Sunday Bonanza – Our competition introduced last year and sponsored by Anthony and Shirley Jackson who donate a full Sunday Carvery in the Miraflores Restaurant, to be taken within a month for the winners. Unfortunately because of the packed fixture list this month no Sundays were available.

This month were our regular visitors from the France, Perigord B.C thoroughly enjoyed themselves playing in the various club competitions and roll ups. We also had to two very pleasant days competing against them on the 8^th and 20^th February. Results were not important but Almeria were quite successful.

Finally please don’t forget full competition reports, photographs and schedules of all competitions will be found on our website, www.bowlingalmeria.com  Whilst writing I must add that if more members used our website there would be less disappointment for members unable to be around when the entry sheets are produced. Very often members who return to UK or holiday elsewhere and would have been available when the competition/s are held, could use the information on website. They then can inform me or Colin Wright that they would like to be added to the entry list and be included in the competition schedule.

Vic Parsons

ALBC Press Officer and Deputy Chairman