Ladies Open Age League: Last Wednesday evening, Castletown  ‘A’ put in a solid away performance at Nobles winning 7-2 on games and dropping only eleven points (116-178); score was helped by four of Town’s players winning to single figures. Two winners for Nobles were Jo Smith and Libby Andrade who won to 12 and 19 respectively against Tracy Moore and Jenny Saunders. Tina Hampson for Nobles just missed out on another win for her team when she lost to 19 against Kellie Maddrell. Peel also had a good away win at Douglas when they won 7-2 (128-173) with Louise Horsfall and Niamh Stringer for Peel plus Mel Molesworth for Douglas winning their games to single figures. Closest games saw Douglas’s Erin Quayle just pip Emilie Moss 21-20 and Emma Sayle crossing the line 21-19 against Gill Clarke. Ballaugh B were at home to Marown B winning 5-4 on games and by four points (157-153). Karen Young for Ballaugh and Celia Joughin for Marown both won their games to single figures. Ballaugh’s Maggie Hughes managed to cross the line 21-18 against Martha Butler. Ballaugh A made their way to Castletown B coming away with a 5-4 win (143-165). Town’s Sue Peach and Ballaugh’s Maria Dimsdale both won to single figures. Two closely contested games saw Town’s Sarah Morgan and Chelsea Taylor both win to 19 against Rose Waterworth and Elena Dimsdale. The following evening Marown A put in a strong home performance against South Ramsey winning 7-2 on games (171-128).  Debbie Leece for the Crosby ladies plus Gill Dixon for South won to single figures. The other winner for South was Fiona Kennish who won 21-15 against Lynda Cadamy. Two other close games saw Marown’s Clare Cooper and Rebekah Kelly win to 17 and 18 against Jenny Moore and Judy Kelly. Result from match between Breagle Glen B vs Breagle Glen A awaited. 

On Friday evening, Marown A were again on form scoring a full house (189-102) away to Castletown B with Clare Cooper, Helen Withers and Lyn Bolton all winning to single figures.  Town’s Sue Peach and Sue Wilshaw just missed out on winning their games when they lost to 19 and 18 against Philippa Taylor and Jayne Smith. Mooragh Park also put in a strong home performance when they won 7-2 at home against Breagle Glen B (178-91) with four of Mooragh’s ladies winning to single figures.  Two winners for Breagle were Ros Cannon and Angie Bennett who won to 18 and 13.  Another 7-2 win was scored by Breagle Glen A at home to Douglas (166-137). Katy Williams for Breagle won her game to single figures, as did Mel Molesworth for Douglas. A tough battle took place between Breagle’s Trish Bull and Jane  Lothian with Trish just getting the point needed to win 21-20.  Another team on form was Peel who won 8-1 (184-130) at home against Ballaugh B.  Stopping the full house was Rachel Thomas who won to 16 against Lilien Lilienfeld.  Two close games saw Diane Fleming and Maggie Jakeman for Peel win to 18 and 19 against Karen Young and Sandra Buckeridge. Its not very often a match is won on games but drawn on points, but it happened this evening when Marown B played Nobles at home. Marown won 5-4 on games but match was tied on points (151-151). Crosby’s Grace Cooper and Paula Firth for Nobles both won their games to single figures. Nobles’s Colese Creer nearly reversed the scoreline when she lost to 19 against Lil Smith. Result from match between Ballaugh A vs Castletown A awaited.

Over 60s Ladies League: Thursday morning saw Castletown A on form again scoring a maximum at home to Breagle Glen C. Unfortunately, Breagle were a player short with the remaining games, apart from one, being won to single figures. Only player to get into double figures for Breagle was Susan Inch who lost to 11 against Sue Peach. Three of the morning’s matches were won 5-1; the first being South Ramsey A who visited neighbours Mooragh Park B (63-121). Stopping the whitewash was Peggy Freeman who won to 16 against Gillian Jopson. Second team to win 5-1 and dropping six points, were the Nobles ladies at home to Castletown B (120-56). The player for Town stopping the full house was Marie Ashurst who won to 15 against Jo Smith. Third team to win 5-1 was Onchan away at South Ramsey B (68-112). Sole winner for South was Sue Collier who won her game to single figures. Just missing out on another win for South was  Ann Gale when she lost to 20 against Sue McCourt. Breagle Glen B hosted Peel winning the match 4-2 and by six points (116-110).  Closest games saw Breagle’s Jacqui Elliot and Angela Bennett both win to 18 against Lynda Wilson and Joyce Kelly. Another close match resulted in Finch Hill winning 4-2 home and by nine points when they played Ballaugh A. Two winners for Ballaugh were Rose Waterworth who won to single figures and Alison Millard who won to 13 against Ann Hon. A good home performance saw Marown A win 4-2 on games (107-94) against Breagle Glen A. Breagle’s Linda Dawson was the only player to win to single figures. A nip and tuck game resulted in a 21-17 win for Marown’s Rosie Winckle against Trish Bull. Mooragh Park A also won 4-2 away to Ballaugh B. Unfortunately, Ballaugh B were two players short. Two winners for Ballaugh were Brenda Clayton and Ann Kinvig who 14 and 9 against Lynn Mayers and Gillian Malpass.

The British Crown Green Ladies Veterans Championship was held on Tuesday 24 June in Shrewsbury, UK, over four greens – Meole Brace Green 1 & 2, Hanwood BC and Bicton BC. Competition was played as a round robin format of four groups with each group consisting of four county teams (8 players plus a reserve) with the winner of each group progressing through to the semi-finals and then final. The IOM Ladies Veterans team of Alison Stockham, Margie Tasker, Caroline Whitehead, Lynda Cadamy, Sue Gawne, Hilary Kermode, Elaine Moore, Sue Collier and Judy Kelly, was drawn in Group C along with Yorkshire, Merseyside B and Lancashire playing on Meole Brace No.2 green. The first match pitted the IOM against the highly fancied Yorkshire Team. The green was tricky, in that it was quite slow in places but fast in some especially when playing along or towards the edge of the green. Despite a spirited performance by our Manx ladies, Yorkshire won 6-2 (106-77). Second match saw the Island ladies play Lancashire – like their first game, they played well but lost 5-3 (111-78).  Our ladies put in a sterling performance in their final group match when they took on Merseyside, drawing four all on games but winning on points (102-88). Unfortunately this was not enough to see them through to the semis. Not losing a group game, Yorkshire went through to the semis.

In the semi-finals, Yorkshire played their rivals South Yorkshire winning 6-2 (112-91). The other semi-final saw Greater Manchester take on the Welsh ladies.  Although this match finished 4 all, Greater Manchester won on points (102-93).   The final was played on Meole Brace No.2 green and with both teams playing well, the spectators were treated to some fine bowling with Yorkshire eventually winning 5-3 (113-81).

Ladies Open Age League: A return to playing on the Friday evening of festival week resulted in solid 8-1 home wins for both Castletown A and South Ramsey. Castletown A took on Ballaugh B (176-104) with three of Town’s ladies winning to single figures. Stopping a full house was Alison Millard who won to 8 against Stella Watterson. Closest game saw Chris Price for Castletown having a nip and tuck game against Elaine Fenton before running out 21-17. 

South Ramsey were at home to Castletown B (176-109) with Marie Ashurst stopping the whitewash when she won 21-8 against Gillian Jopson. Sue Kerruish and Rachel Palmer just missed out on wins for the Town ladies when they lost to 19 and 18 respectively against Joyce Ogden and Sue Collier. 

Nobles visited Ballaugh A coming away with a 5-4 win but losing on points (141-148). Julie Reilly and Louise Tebay for Ballaugh plus Jo Kelly for Nobles all won to single figures. Best game of the night saw Grace Gawne for Nobles eventually winning 21-19 after a good tussle with Caroline Parker. Douglas made their way west to Marown B coming away winning 6-3, but losing on points (149-156). Marown’s points total was helped greatly by Rosie Winckle and Celia Joughin winning to 2 and 1. The third winner for the Crosby ladies was Grace Cooper who after a good battle with Mel Molesworth managed to cross the line 21-20. Another 21-20 game saw Nobles Pauline Cowley pip Elaine Dewhirst to the winning post. Peel played host to Breagle Glen B winning the match 6-3 (170-119). Gill Clarke, Jo Corkill, and Louise Horsfall plus Jacqui Elliot for Breagle all won to single figures. The other two wins for Breagle were hard fought games with both Hannah Leece and Jean Thackrah winning 21-20 against Diane Fleming and Emilie Moss with Jean coming back from being 15-5 down to win. The match between Mooragh Park and Marown A has been postponed to a later date.

The British Crown Green Dorothy Piearce Memorial Ladies Doubles qualifier was held on Sunday at Finch Hill Bowling Club with an entry of 10 pairs. The weather was extremely changeable throughout the afternoon but it didn’t deter some excellent bowling being played. Getting through to the semi-finals were Jenny Moore and Fiona Kennish (South Ramsey), Philippa Taylor and Joyce Ogden (Marown/South Ramsey), Louise Tebay and Maria Dimsdale (Ballaugh), plus Helen Withers and Lyn Bolton (Marown). 

The first semi-final pitted Jenny and Fiona against Philippa and Joyce with the South pair progressing through with a comfortable 21-9 win. Second semi-final was a tighter affair with Helen and Lyn eventually overcoming the challenge of Louise and Maria to win 21-18. 

In the final, Jenny and Fiona were first out of the blocks and maintaining their momentum won 21-10. Many congratulations to Jenny and Fiona on their win.  It is hoped both Jenny and Fiona, and Helen and Lyn will represent the Isle of Man at the Dorothy Piearce Finals being held on Saturday 9 August at Dudley Dell, Staffordshire. Thanks to Finch Hill Bowling Club for the use of their green and providing refreshments throughout the afternoon and to Chris Holland, Ladies Competition Secretary and her team on the smooth running of the competition.

Many congratulations must go to Jenny Moore on her very successful June Bowling festival winning the main event and the Ladies Tourism – a great feat indeed!

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Open Age League: Last Friday evening Castletown A consolidated their lead at the halfway stage with a good 8-1 win (185-81) at home to Douglas; result was helped by five of Town’s games being won to single figures. Lone winner for Douglas was Paula Garrett who won to 17 against Hannah Drewett. Nobles hosted Ballaugh B winning 7-2 (176-127). Jo Smith, Colese Creer and Joanne Kelly all won to 8 for Nobles while the two winners for Ballaugh were Maggie Hughes and Sandra Buckeridge who won to 12 and 17 respectively. Marown A travelled south to Breage Glen A coming away losing on games (5-4) but winning on points (151-153). Caroline Whitehead for Breagle and Clare Cooper for the Crosby ladies both won to single figures. Closest game of the match saw Breagle’s Pauline Worrall cross the finish line 21-19 against Philippa Taylor. Ballaugh A were at home to neighbours South Ramsey winning 6-3 on games (163-152). South’s Kim Hargraves was the only player to win her game to single figures whilst the closest game saw South’s Jenny Moore just pip Rose Waterworth 21-20.   Mooragh Park  were at home against Castletown B winning the match 7-2 (160-106).  Two winners for Castletown were Marie Ashurst who won to 1 and Joy Stephen who won to 12. Mooragh’s Bailey McMullan had a nip and tuck game with Rachel Palmer eventually winning 21-17. Breagle Glen B travelled to Marown B losing 5-4 on games and points (144-128). Grace Cooper and Enya Christian for Marown plus Alison Stockham and Jacqui Elliott for Breagle all won to single figures. Closest scoring game resulted in a 21-15 win for Marown’s Jo Kelly against Hannah Leece.

Over 60s league: Last Tuesday morning (10 June) Nobles maintained their lead in the over 60’s league with a three all draw away to Mooragh Park A but winning on points (92-102). Nobles score was helped by Sylvia Kennaugh and Sue Gawne winning their games to single figures. Paula Garrett for Noble’s just missed out on a win for her team when she lost to 18 against Lynn Myers. Breagle Glen A put in a strong home performance scoring a maximum against Finch Hill (126-80).  All games went into double figures with Breagle’s Caroline Whitehead having a good tussle with Lil Smith eventually winning 21-16. Castletown A made their way to Peel coming away with a three all draw but winning on points (114-91). Kath Kinley for Town was the only player to win her game to single figures with the three winners for Peel all winning 21-17. Marown put in a solid away performance at Castletown B winning 5-1 (120-58) with four of Marown’s wins being won to single figures.  Saving a whitewash was Marie Ashurst who won to 15 against Gill Christian. Ballaugh A hosted neighbours South Ramsey B winning 5-1 (113-86). Brenda Bowyer for Ballaugh plus Sue Collier for South won their games to single figures while Anne Buck just missed out on winning another game for South when she lost to 17 against Carol Holt. Breagle Glen B travelled to Onchan winning 4-2 on games but losing on points (101-97). Maureen Payne for Onchan and Jacqui Elliot for Breagle won their games to single figure while the closest game of the match saw Jean Thackrah eventually winning to 19 against Caroline Heathcote. South Ramsey A were at home to Ballaugh A winning 5-1 (117-82). South’s Elaine Moore and Sister-in-law Lorraine Moore both won their games to single figures. Lone winner for Ballaugh was Michele Cubbon who won to 12 against Gillian Jopson. The following morning (Wednesday) saw Mooragh Park B travel south to Breagle Glen C coming away with a three all draw but just missing out on points (100-91). Steph Swift for Breagle and Lynda Brew for Mooragh had a nip and tuck game with Lynda just taking the game 21-19. Win Collister (Breagle) and Mary Bruce (Mooragh) both won to single figures. Last Thursday morning saw three maximums being scored. First of these was Ballaugh A at home to Mooragh Park B (126-40). Only one game went into double figures when Barbara Graham won to 11 against Peggy Freeman. Second maximum was by Mooragh Park A at home to South Ramsey B (126-56) which was helped by three of Mooragh’s wins being won to single figures. Highest scoring game saw South’s Georgina Bellamy lose to 13 against Lynn Myers. Third maximum of the morning was scored by Nobles away to Onchan (126-63). Dee Lewis and Sue Gawne won their games to singles figures whilst Onchan just missed on a win when Caroline Heathcote lost to 17 against Marilyn Ellison.  Marown travelled the short distance to Peel coming away with a three all draw but winning on points (86-91). Joyce Kelly and Terry Berry for Peel, plus Lyn Bolton and Philippa Taylor for Marown all won to single figures. Closest game saw Peel’s Beverely Wilson cross the line 21-14 against Gill Christian. Breagle Glen A put in a good home performance against Castletown A winning 4-2 (116-97). Caroline Whitehead for Breagle was the only player to win to single figures. Trish Bull for Breagle had a good battle with Kath Kinley eventually winning the game 21-19. Breagle Glen B travelled to Castletown B putting in a solid performance winning 5-1 (119-74). Voirrey Curphey for Breagle was the only player to win to single figures whilst the highest scoring game resulted in a 21-15 win for Breagle’s Angela Bennett against Marie Ashurst. South Ramsey A were at home to neighbours Ballaugh B winning 5-1 (119-67). Saving the whitewash was Brenda Bowyer who won to 14 against Judy Kelly. Friday morning resulted in a solid 5-1 home win for Breagle Glen C against Finch Hill (114-79). Breagle’s Roz Cannon an Kay Primrose-Smith plus Finch’s lone winner, Brenda Williams, all won to single figures. A very close game saw Edwina Reid for Breagle win to 20 against Iris Kermode.

Ladies Open Age: Friday evening’s match between Ballaugh A and B resulted in a full house for the A team (189-90) with five of their wins being won to single figures. The B team just missed out on a win when Sandra Buckeridge lost to 19 against Gail Corrin. Two other close games saw Elena Dimsdale win 21-17 against Elaine Fenton and Rose Waterworth winning to 16 against Julie Cannon. Castletown A also put in a strong performance when they made the short journey to Breagle Glen B coming away with maximum points (189-97). Town’s Hilary Kermode had a good battle against Ros Cannon eventually winning to 19 whilst Kim Foy, Tracy Moore and Amanda Lawler all won to single figures. Nobles visited neighbours Douglas winning 6-3 and by 28 points (140-168). Jo Smith and Sue Gawne for Nobles plus Paula Garrett for Douglas all won their games to single figures. Douglas’s Erin Quayle had a good tussle with Tina Hampson winning 21-20 with Jo Kelly for Nobles winning to the same score against Katie Jacobs. Breagle Glen A were away to Castletown B winning 5-4 and by 17 points (157-140). Breagle’s Nicci Cain plus Town’s Jo Robert both won to single figures with Melody Marsh and Marie Ashurst for Town and Breagle’s Kay Primrose-Smith all having tough games before winning to 14, 18 and 16 respectively against Chris Holland, Chrissy Woodward and Sue Kerruish. Marown A put in a solid performance at home against Peel winning 6-3 (173-98) with four of the Crosby ladies wins being won to single figures. Three winners for Peel were Mary Moffatt who won to 17 against Grace Cooper; Louise Horsfall who won to 11 against Philippa Taylor and Shirley Corrin who won to 19 against Lyn Bolton. South Ramsey were at home against neighbours Mooragh Park winning the match 6-3 (156-116). Lauren Groen, Sue Collier and Fiona Kennish for South plus Mooragh’s Bailey and Lacey McMullan all won to single figures. The third winner for Mooragh was the other McMullan sister, Madison, who pipped Joyce Ogden to the post 21-18. Rearranged match from fixture 9 between Peel at home to Mooragh Park was played on Tuesday 27 May resulting in a 5-4 win for Peel (163-146). Mooragh’s Madison McMullan was the only player to win to single figures with Celia Smith for Peel just missing out on another win for her team when she lost to 20 against Bailey McMullan.

Ladies Open Age League: Last Wednesday’s fixtures saw two of the top teams play each other when Marown A hosted Castletown A. Castletown came away with a 5-4 win but lost the match by one point only (149-148) with Crosby’s Rebecca Teare plus Hilary Kermode for Town both winning their games to single figures. Two close games resulted in a 21-19 win for Town’s Kim Foy against Philippa Taylor, and a 21-20 win for Marown’s Jayne Smith against Tracy Moore. South Ramsey scored their second maximum of the season to date, at home to Peel (189-98) with Kim Hargraves, Jenny Moore and Sue Collier all winning to single figures. Peel’s Beverely Wilson just missed out a win for her team when after a good nip and tuck game she lost to 20 against Joyce Ogden. South’s Gillian Jopson also had a long tussle with Louise Horsfall eventually winning to 14. Ballaugh A were also on good form when they won 7-2 at home against Douglas dropping only eight points (181-129). Two winners for Douglas were Emma Sayle who won to 19 against Barbara Graham and Katie Jacobs who won to 15 against Cath Harvey. Louise Tebay had a good battle against Douglas’s Erin Quayle eventually crossing the line 21-20. Ballaugh’s Maria and Elena Dimsdale (mother and daughter), both won their games to single figures. Breagle Glen B put in a solid performance when they won 6-3 at home to Ballaugh B (177-145). Roz Cannon for Breagle was the only player to win to single figures with Breagle’s Claire Cain plus Ballaugh’s Charlotte Neesom both winning their games 21-20 against Victoria Johnson and Elaine Hawkins respectively. Castletown B were at home to Marown B winning 5-4 and by twenty points (171-151). Castletown B just missed out on two more wins when Sue Wilshaw and Melody Marsh both lost to 20 against Lisa Pugh and Grace Cooper. Only player to win to single figures was Town’s Marie Ashurst who won to 9. Breagle Glen A made their way north to Mooragh Park with the home team winning 6-3 (161-138). Three winners for Breagle were Voirrey Curphey who won to 19 against Katie Johnson with Katy Williams and Pauline Worrall who both won to single figures. The McMullan sisters for Mooragh (Lacey, Madison and Bailey) put in good performances to win their games to 12, 11 and 12. 

Friday evening’s matches: Home derby between Marown B & A resulted in an impressive full house for the A team (189-98) with five of the games being won to single figures. ‘B’s Lil Smith and Rosie Winkle nearly stopped the whitewash when they lost to 19 and 17 against Debbie Leece and Rebekah Kelly. Another solid performance saw Peel win 7-2 at home against Castletown B dropping only six points (183-120) with the score for Peel being helped by Louise Horsfall and Emilie Moss both winning their games to single figures. Two winners for Town were Joy Stephens who won to 16 against Gill Clarke and Judith Moore who won to 20 against Diane Fleming. Two other 21-20 wins were scored by Peel’s Shirley Corrin and Terry Berry against Marie Ashurst and Sue Wilshaw. Nobles played host to Breagle Glen B winning 5-4 on games but losing the match on points (143-157). Breagle’s Chrissy Woodward had a good battle with Jo Smith eventually getting the point she needed to win 21-20. Another very close game resulted in a 21-20 win for Noble’s Marilyn Ellison against Angela Bennett. South Ramsey made their way south to Breagle Glen A coming away with a 5-4 win and by six points (147-153). Two close games saw Tricia Bull for Breagle and South’s Jenny Moore both winning to 19 against Gillian Jopson and Caroline Whitehead. Alison Stockham and Pauline Worrall for Breagle, plus Fiona Kennish for South all won to single figures. Mooragh Park were at home to neighbours Ballaugh winning 5-4 but losing the match by two points (138-140). Mooragh’s Madison and Bailey McMullan and Janet Monk all won their games to 8, with Caroline Parker and Maria Dimsdale for Ballaugh also winning to 9 and 2. Closest game saw Mooragh’s Katie Johnson just pip Michele Cubbon 21-19. Douglas travelled to Ballaugh B coming away with a good 6-3 win and by twenty points (136-156). Sandra Buckeridge for Ballaugh plus Erin Quayle for Douglas won to single figures. Mel Molesworth (Douglas) had a good game with Gail Curphey eventually winning 21-16.

Rearranged match from Friday 9 May between Marown A vs Nobles took place last Thursday resulting in a strong home performance by the Crosby ladies winning 6-3 and dropping only eight points (181-139).  Marown just missed out on another couple of wins when Jayne Smith and Rebecca Teare both lost to 19 against Tina Hampson and Jo Smith. Best game of the match was between Rebekah Kelly (Marown) and Joanne Kelly with Rebekah just edging it 21-20.

Ladies Over 60’s league: Last Tuesday morning saw Peel record a maximum at home against Mooragh Park B (126-37). Only two of the six games went into double figures when Mooragh’s Lynda Brew and Margaret Oxley scored 11 and 10 respectively. Castletown A continued with their good form winning 5-1 away at Onchan dropping only one point (125-61) with three of Town’s wins being won to single figures. Stopping the full house and after an extremely good game was Maureen Payne who won to 20 against Jenny Saunders. Current leaders, Nobles, also had a good 4-2 away win at South Ramsey B (108-72). South’s two winners were Ann Gale who won to 16 against Paula Firth and Sue Collier who won to single figures against Libby Andrade. Sue Gawne and Marilyn Ellison for Nobles both had good wins winning to single figures. Finch Hill travelled to Castletown B coming away with a solid 5-1 win (120-100). All games went into double figures with Finch’s Iris Kermode having a nip and tuck battle with Sheila Preston before crossing the line 21-19. Breagle Glen A put in a solid performance at home against Ballaugh A winning 4-2 and by twenty points (115-95). Again all games in this match went into double figures. Two winners for Ballaugh were Pat Mason who won to 16 against Linda Dawson and Christine McDonald who won to 15 against Alison Stockham. Closest game of the match saw Margie Tasker win to 17 against Ballaugh’s Kay McKiernan. Ballaugh B were at home to Breagle Glen B; match finished three all with Ballaugh winning on points (112-103). Carol Holt for Ballaugh was the only player to win to single figures with Angela Bennett for Breagle just getting the better of Brenda Clayton winning 21-20. Marown made their way to Mooragh Park winning 4-2 and by 14 points (86-100). Two winners for Mooragh were Janet Monk who won to single figures against Mair Moore and Gillian Malpass who won to 13 against Celia Joughin, with Marown’s Lynda Cadamy and Philippa Taylor both winning to single figures. The following morning (Wednesday) South Ramsey A put in a strong performance away to Beagle Glen C winning 5-1 dropping only three points (123-68). Stopping a whitewash was Chris Holland who won to 18 against Gillian Jopson. 

Thursday morning’s fixtures saw three of the top four teams score maximum points. First was Breagle Glen A away to Mooragh Park B (126-43). Only one game went into double figures when Mooragh’s Joan Henderson put in a sterling performance against Caroline Whitehead before losing to 13. Second maximum was scored by Ballaugh A at home against Breagle Glen C (126-63). Christine McDonald for Ballaugh was the only player to win to single figures with Breagle’s Chris Holland and Wyn Collister putting up a good fight before they both lost to 14 against Beryl Bridson and Kay McKiernan. Third maximum was scored by Nobles at home against Ballaugh B (126-38). All games, apart from one, were won to single figures with Ballaugh’s Carol Holt just creeping into double figures losing to 11 against Dee Lewis. Second placed Castletown A were at home to their B Team winning 5-1, only dropping four points (122-73). Stopping the full house was Marie Ashurst who won to 17 against Barbara Young with Kath Kinley for the A team being the only player to win to single figures. Finch Hill also had an impressive 5-1 home win against Peel dropping six points (120-93). Lone winner for Peel was Shirley Corrin who won to 15 against Anne Hon. Peel’s Mary Moffatt, Joyce Kelly and Val Allwood nearly made the score the other way round when losing to 20, 19 and 18 against Iris Kermode, Wendy Cowin and Pat Heesom. Brenda Williams for Finch was the only player to win to single figures. Marown took on Onchan at home winning 4-2 (108-61) unfortunately, Onchan were a player short. Two winners for Onchan were Pauline Cowley who won to 14 against Gill Christian and Caroline Heathcote who won to 10 against Mair Moore. Rosemary Winckle, Philippa Taylor and Celia Joughin all won to single figures for Marown. Mooragh Park A travelled south to Breagle Glen B and although Mooragh lost 4-2 on games they won on points (115-106). Closest games saw Breagle’s Pauline Worrall win to 18 against Gillian Malpass, Edwina Reid winning 21-20 against Lynn Mayers and Voirrey Curphey winning 21-19 against Elaine Slack. Two winners for Mooragh were Joy Morris and Janet Monk who won to 15 and 7 respectively. Home derby between South Ramsey A & B resulted in a solid 5-1 win for the A team (110-73). Lone winner for the B team was Sue Collier who won to single figures. A’s Gillian Jopson had a good tussle with Ann Gale eventually winning 21-19, with Anne Buck and Julie Stephens putting in sterling efforts before both losing to 10 against Joyce Ogden and Helen Caley.