The Preliminary Rounds of the Clwydian Doubles Competition took place on 15th August at Dyserth Bowling Club and Abergele Bowling Club. Players from three of our teams in the Clwydian League took the plunge to compete.
Our ‘A’ Team was at Dyserth with players: David Leech & Vince Toms; Miriam Forder & Mark Ball; and, Shan Eccles & Diane Lea. Our ‘C’ & ‘D’ Teams were at Abergele with players: Alan Wareing & Ian Eardley; Phil & Debs Rasmussen; Colin Burgess & Steve Raynor; and, Barbara Harvey & Sylvia Owen. Thankfully none of our Vardre Deganwy teams were drawn to play each other.
The matches were all well contested although the speed of the greens, due to the exceptionally hot, dry summer, meant that they were very tricky to play. Alan and Ian won their first game but just missed out in their 2nd. However, after a 4-hour wait for their first game, team Shan & Diane won through to play in the finals day on 29th August (venue to be confirmed).
Playing in pairs was a new experience for some and all agreed that it was a very enjoyable day. How many pairs will our club enter next year? Take a lead from today’s brave souls and give it a go.
Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club 