Welsh Private Greens Bowling Association News
2007 Season
Cratchly Bowl Singles David Harding bt John Prowle 21 - 17
Cratchly Bowl Rink was won by Ystradfechan over Merthyr West End
Both games were keenly contested and the standard of bowling, very high.
Evans Bevan Trophy East v West won by Dinas Powys a smooth victory over
B P Llandarcy
The Singles was not played this season due to the Finalists prior commitments
It was a great honour for me to have been elected President of the Welsh Private Greens Bowling Association, Eastern Section for the year 2006, thank you.
I know Charles Ayres the 2007 President feels similarly honoured
So we know Keith Russell from the Pontyclun Club will be similarly honoured to be our President for 2008 and we extend our best wishes to him, may he enjoy every minute.
The Past Presidents all thank you who supported us, Clubs and individuals. .
The notion that the President has nothing to do but attend functions while eating and drinking at other peoples expense is far from the truth. I have had a very busy schedule because in addition to the above fixtures we also had Association games including the London & Southern Counties tourists who regained the "Croeso Cup".
In addition, in my capacity as Asst Secretary to the WPGBA Council, I am the person responsible for the Vice Presidents Association fixtures, 3 games have been arranged for the forthcoming season. I trust you will support those fixtures. I must mention that we have a few vacancies and I would be delighted to bestow the chevron on you, I regard the V Ps Association as a way of putting something back into the game we all love.
I thank you for continued interest in the affairs of Pentyrch B C and the Welsh Private Greens.
President of Council next year will be from the West the nominee is Bill Robbins from the Port Talbot Club. Bill is a fine lead with the Port Talbot Club
The Committee spent a lot of time judging the merits of complaints from member Clubs regarding the postponing or cancelling of fixtures and of playing recognised first team players in the PG2 tournament, sadly we have been unable to come up with an acceptable, workable solution.
However there were some plusses! We have some excellent young bowlers coming through, Champion, Paul Taylor of Bridgend being just one, Penhill, Pontyclun and Ystradfechan each have a nice crop as do several other clubs, with maybe just one or two starlets. We must hang in there to provide the structure they deserve.
I wish all bowlers the Compliments of the Season and an excellent 2008 campaign
Bill Monington
We all wish Keith Russell, the 2008 President a successful and enjoyable season.
Cratchly Bowl Singles David Harding bt John Prowle 21 - 17
Cratchly Bowl Rink was won by Ystradfechan over Merthyr West End
Both games were keenly contested and the standard of bowling, very high.
Honorary Vice Presidents Association
Honorary Vice Presidents Association