Website Updated

After the Annual General Meeting at the end of June, the website has been updated with new Officers, the new fees and 2008 competition winners. Further updates will be added shortly!

3 July 2008

BIIBC International Series Call-up

19 year old Chris Lewis of Llandrindod Wells has been selected as a travelling reserve for the forthcoming BIIBC International Series & Championships in Perth, Scotland.

5 February 2008

WLIBA Singles Finalist

Jenny Lewis of Talgarth today played in the National Ladies Singles Championship live on BBC2 Wales. Jenny lost to teenager Rebecca Shore of Cynon Valley IBC, but managed to take the Junior International to a tie-break.

4 February 2008

WLIBA National Fours Winners

Congratulations to Kay Martin, Beryl Tatlow, Paula Summerfield & Betty Morgan who won the National Ladies Fours Championship at Llanelli IBC.

4 February 2008

HEART OF WALES TOURNAMENT

On Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th March 2007, the RIBA hosted the Heart of Wales Bowls Tournament

The winners were the "Lions" - Nathan Scoot, Rob Thomas and Liam Stone from Merthyr IBC. More info on the tournament and how you can enter next season will follow.

Winners Photograph

WIBA Singles Successes

On Sunday 17th December, the finals of the Under 16 Welsh Singles were played at Sully whilst the 2nd & 3rd rounds of the WIBA Open Singles were played in Carmarthen at Bro Myrddin IBC.

Representing Radnorshire, Luke Hammond won the plate of the Under 16 Singles, a first for the club. In the open singles, Captain John Dackers and past Junior International Kevin Stephens battled their way thorugh the first rounds to both lose in the last 16.

18 December 2006

CYNON CLASH - Team Championship

Radnorshire Men played as Sir Maesyfed vs Cynon of Cynon Valley IBC in the National Team Championship, on Sunday 10th December. 2 rinks were played at home and 2 rinks away. It all started rather well for our Men and in the first 5 ends, they stormed ahead by 32 shots to 5. Concentration did not slip and they increased their lead, at 10 ends to 40 shots. Cynon were unable to catch up, even though they scored more shots in the second half of the match. Captain John F Dackers must be very proud of his team as they won by an incredible 37 shots overall. Results follow, Sir Maesyfed first. (Away games follow the Home games.)

Rink 1 (H)
Gareth James, David Barry, John F Dackers, Martyn Davies – 23
W Jenkins, L Bosher, J Cahill, C Morgan - 15

Rink 2 (H)
Chris Lewis, Brian Torode, Kevin Stephens, Robert Jones – 19
R Sweet, J Silcock, R Darch, R Pugh – 16

Rink 1 (A)
Ray Price, Barry Harrison, David Stephens, Ken Price – 31
S James, A John, G Chamberlain, D Lynch – 9

Rink 2 (A)
Cliff H Jones, Derek Mansley, Haydn Morgans, Clive Martin - 26
R Sullivan, G Williams, P Keaton, D R Morgan – 13

Total Sir Maesyfed 90 Cynon 53

12 December 2006

DJ TROPHY - Radnorshire v Merthyr Tydfil A

On Saturday 9th December, Radnorshire Ladies played the National DJ League, North Zone match vs Merthyr Tydfil A team. Captain Wendy Thomas chose a side that had 3 International players and included the current WWBA under 16 Welsh Champion, Sarah Woodward. Merthyr fielded a team that had also included 3 International players and previous WWBA Champions. It was a match that didn’t disappoint. In the early stages Radnorshire kept ahead, by only the smallest of margins and after 10 ends it was all square. In the next 5 ends, our ladies picked up 16 shots to Merthyrs 1. During the last few ends Merthyr tried to pick up their game, but only gathered 8 more shots and Radnorshire won the game by 21 shots overall. Results follow, Radnorshire first:-

Rink 1
Paula Summerfield, Sarah Woodward, Olive Jones, Wendy Price – 20
Mair Jones, Marlene Barji, Carol Difford, Marion Gwynne – 14

Rink 2
Peg Lane, Jenny Lewis, Wendy Thomas, Emma Moorhouse – 26
Ann Davies, Mel Viles, Enys Davies, Norma Sullivan – 11

Total Radnorshire 46 Merthyr Tydfil ‘A’ 25

12 December 2006

JUNIORS IN WELSH CALL-UP

Two members of the junior section have been selected to represent Wales in the British Isles Ladies Under 25's International Series in Scotland early next year.
Rink 1
Sarah Woodward & Jessica Williams (both of Llandrindod Wells) made the squad after playing in two WLIBA Under 25 trials earlier this year.

12 December 2006

DJ TROPHY - Radnorshire v Ffrith

On Sunday our Ladies travelled to Prestatyn for the DJ Trophy League vs Ffrith. Captain Wendy Thomas took her team up North with the hope of gaining victory. The game started off very well for our Ladies with them taking a ten shot lead in the first five ends. Skips Wendy Price and Kay Martin had their work cut out for them as the reply from Ffrith was strong and at 10 ends Ffrith Ladies were only 1 shot behind. In the next 5 ends Radnorshire Ladies proved their toughness and gained a six shot lead, which they comfortably held and gained a further 4 shot lead to win the game by 10 shots overall. One of our Juniors, Nathalie Phillips, formed part of the team and, at only 13, proved that this is a game for all ages to enjoy. Results follow Radnorshire first:
Rink 1
Kate Harrison, Nathalie Phillips, Paula Summerfield, Wendy Price 26
Carol Jones, Mary Darling, Hazel Morse, Chris Beer 13
Rink 2
Peg Lane, Glenda Torode, Wendy Thomas, Kay Martin 19
Sue Martin, Doreen Jones, Lesley Williams, Mary Hancock 25
Total Radnorshire 45 Ffrith 38

15 November 2006

PENYLAN FRIENDLY GAME

Radnorshire travelled to Brecon Leisure Centre for a Mixed Friendly Match vs Penlan at the weekend. It proved to be an exciting game with many of our members playing very well. John F Dackers and Wendy Thomas captained the game and in the early stages went ahead by 4 shots. Penlan replied well and after 10 ends gained a 2 shot lead. During the next 5 ends many shots were scored but the home team were still ahead by 2 shots. The next 5 ends saw Radnorshire pull ahead by 2 shots, which they held at 18 ends. In the last 3 ends Penlan scored 9 more shots than Radnorshire to win the game by 7 shots. Local man, David Webb had a particularly good game and was considered the "Man of the Match"! Results follow Radnorshire first:-
Rink 1
Sheila Spurgeon, David Webb, Mavis Morton, John F Dackers 26
P Stroud, H Reid, S Griffiths, E Walters, 13
Rink 2
Terry Webb, Cliff Morton, Jim Spurgeon, Brian Torode 23
F Rosenfeld, G Stroud, A Price, P Ryan 13
Rink 3
Cyril Davies, Glenda Torode, J Edwards, Wendy Thomas 13
J Meredith, A Anthony, P Croft, T Pyke 24
Rink 4
Afan Jones, David Bunyan, Peter Thurlow, Derek Mansley 16
G Price, T Jones, G Gardener, K Davies 35
Total Radnorshire 78, Penlan 85

15 November 2006

JUNIOR EAST v WEST WALES GAME

Whilst our team played away the Indoor Centre played host to the Hilary King Mixed Junior Challenge Sheild. 54 youngsters from all over Wales took part in the East vs West Wales Competition.

An exciting match ensued with 4 of our juniors included in the East Wales line up, namely Luke Hammond, Gareth Lloyd, Jess Williams (East Wales Captain) and Sarah Woodward. Also taking part was reigning Junior Singles Champion, Jarred Breen, who captained West Wales. East Wales were keen to hold onto the trophy that was first vied for last year and won by them. They were not disappointed. East Wales took an early lead and although West Wales kept up with them, it proved to be another win for East Wales. Many thanks to all the family and friends who supported the Juniors and congratulations to all those taking part.

15 November 2006

JUNIOR TEAM OFF TO A FLYING START

Radnorshire junior bowlers began their new season with a home win against 16 juniors from Cynon Valley by 59 shots to 41.

Cynon Valley started like they were the home team racing into a 3 - 10 lead. Radnor refused to panic and chipped away until they levelled at 23 shots all. From then on the result was never in doubt as the home team picked up shots on a regular basis. All rinks played tight bowls Gareth Lloyd's rink played well to keep the deficit to 5 shots, captain Luke Hammond came back from 1 - 7 down to win 16 - 12, the rink skipped by Stephen Jones won by a margin of 15 shots and Karl Harris's rink, after a dodgy start came back to win 13 - 9. With a number of new young players in the team the result is a satisfactory start to the new season.

Picture From L to R
Back row John Price, Jonathan Phillips, Gareth Lloyd, Karl Jones,
Stephen Jones, Stephen Davies, Karl Harris, Luke Hammond.
Front row Scott Davies, Jake Bufton, Bradley Phillips, Matthew Griffiths,
Nathalie Phillips, Jessica Williams, Sarah Woodward, Amy Rowan.

Team Photograph

MAESYFED CLOSE WIN - WIBA Team Championship

On Sunday 8th October, the club played a new fixture for the Men’s Section with 2 rinks playing Away and 2 at Home. Radnorshire welcomed Islwyn to the Indoor, under their team names of Sir Maesyfed and Wyllie, respectively. Contact was maintained with other rinks by mobile texting results after 5, 10, 15, and 18 ends. An exiting game ensued with our Men away, keeping us on our toes and after 5 ends Wyllie were ahead by 12 shots. The next 5 ends proved to be crucial in the game, with Sir Maesyfed going ahead by 2 shots. At 15 ends our Men were 6 shots ahead and at 18 ends were 12 shots ahead. In the last 3 ends Sir Maesyfed only scored a further 3 shots and, despite Wyllie gaining 13 shots our Men won the match by 2 shots. Close indeed! Results follow, Sir Maesyfed first:

AWAY
Rink 1
James Williams, Barry Harrison, Dave Barry, Clive Martin – 18
C Coombs, B Brown, P Elsworth, P Lamorte – 18

Rink 2
Ray Price, Tony Brooks, Dave Stephens, Ken Price – 23
I Jones, C Williams, T Parker, G Gibbs, - 18

HOME
Rink 1
Cliff Jones, Brian Torode, John F Dackers, Robert Jones – 25
C Hopkins, J Wheeler, B Bellamy, K Henderson – 13

Rink 2
Haydn Morgans, Evan Williams, Gareth Sims, Kevin Stephens -13
M Beacham, R Salisbury, D J E Williams, F Birch – 28

Total: Sir Maesyfed 79, Wyllie 77.
10 October 2006

JUNIORS V SENIORS

Wednesday October 4th - The first fixture for the Juniors proved to be entertaining and after 5 ends they were ahead by 6 shots. The next 5 ends were challenging too, but by this time they were down by 2 shots. In the final few ends the Stadium team went into over-drive and picked up 33 shots to win the match. Everyone enjoyed the fixture and all agreed that the young bowlers all showed tremendous potential for the coming season.

Results follow, Juniors first:

Rink 1
Scott Davies, Bradley Phillips, Sarah Woodward, Stephen Jones -12
Melanie Phillips, David Webb, Carl Edwards, Alan Price – 8

Rink 2
Nathalie Phillips, Cherie Bufton, Stephen Davies, Karl Harris – 3
Geoff Writtle, Glenda Torode, Stan Lloyd, Wendy Price – 20

Rink 3
Adam Thomas, Amey, Matthew Griffiths, Luke Hammond - 9
Ann Edwards, Roger Moulds, Brian Torode, Haydn Morgans – 13

Rink 4
Jack Pugh, Jake Bufton Jonathan Kilby-Phillips, Jessica Williams – 8 Mike Jones, Terry Webb, Ros Thomas, Olive Jones – 24

Total: Juniors 31 Stadium 65.
10th October 2006

TOURERES PIPPED TO THE POST

Conversely Llandrindod Wells BC Tourers returned from Weymouth this year to challenge the Stadium on Sunday October 1st . After the success of last year they were hoping for another win. Think again! Radnorshire proved to be on fine form, although it was a close game all the way through. Indoor President, Colin Perrier, playing on the Tour returned with the Dragon, a mascot given to the skip on the least successful rink! And despite losing at the Stadium, it was BJ, vying with local Ladies Champion, Wendy Price, who lost by more shots and has the honour of looking after the dragon until next years Tour.

Results follow, Radnorshire first.

Rink 1
Kate Harrison, Maureen Beckingsale, Frank Jones, Doreen Rowlands – 19
Pat Brooks, Dennis Evans, Geoff Writtle, Ken Bounds – 17

Rink 2
Afan Jones, Jack Piper, Doug Rogers, Wendy Price – 39
Jim Humphreys, David Webb, Elizabeth Bounds, Brian Jones -18

Rink 3
Sheila Spurgeon, Gwyneth James, Aldred James, David Stephens – 20
Vina Jones, Terry Webb, Ivan Byng, Ken Price – 25

Rink 4
Amy Davies, Jim Spurgeon, Brian Torode, Aaron Davies – 12
Alan Mills, Albert Bruce, Audrey Price, Evan Williams – 25

Rink 5
Glenda Torode, Mavis Morton, Cliff Jones, Olive Jones – 24
Peg Lane, Luther Jones, Derek Mansley, Colin Perrier – 15

Rink 6 Cyril Davies, Cliff Morton, James Williams, Barry Harrison – 17
Pat Byng, Roy Hall, Millie Price, David Price – 29

Total: Radnorshire 131 Tourers 129.
10th October 2006

SITE RE-DEVELOPMENT

For the 2006 - 07 season, the site is undergoing extensive re-development.
This will hopefully be finished by August - but bear with me. If you have any queries or comments, please contact me.

James Williams - Webmaster
19th July 2006

MENS SECTION AGM NOTICE

The Annual General Meeting of the mens section is to be held on Tuesday 5th September at the Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club (8.15pm)
10th July 2006

RIBA AGM HELD

The Annual General Meeting of the association was held on Tuesday 27th June 2006 at the Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club (Rock Park). Details of price increases and officer changes are on their relevant pages. More prizegiving photos will follow.
3rd July 2006

RIBA WELCOMES BRECON TEAM TO A MIXED FRIENDLY

Captains Wendy Thomas and Neil Aldridge were both in attendance, although Neil was on the reserves list. The early stages of the game saw both teams drawing level and halfway through Brecon were only one shot behind. Gradually Radnorshire crept ahead and were 28 shots in front after 15 ends. Brecon gained 35 shots in the last 6 ends, but it was not enough to keep Radnorshire from winning by 32 shots overall. Results follow, Radnorshire first.

Rink 1
P Thurlow, T Webb, J Williams, P Price - 16
V Bryer, R Parry, W O Jones, K Davies - 23
Rink 2
C Davies, D Webb, B Blair, R Price - 21
P Stroud, A Anthony, A Parry, F Fantham -15
Rink 3
G Torode, J Spurgeon, L Bounds, C Lewis - 19
E Thomas, G Gardner, D Jones, L H E Thomas - 15
Rink 4
M Morton, D Bunyan, E Hamer, K Bounds - 22
E Parry, L Williams, B Tomlinson, Lucus - 21
Rink 5
P Lane, S Spurgeon, M Price, W Thomas - 34
A Bryer, M C James, B Joules, T Pyke - 13
Rink 6
A Jones, C Morton, B Torode, G Sharp - 25
G Stroud, J Joules, K Griffiths, J Bloram - 18
Total: Radnorshire - 137, Brecon - 105

WLIBA INTERNATIONAL TEAM VISIT THE STADIUM

The Welsh Ladies Indoor International Squad visited the Stadium recently for a practice game. This year's president of the WLIBA is our own Lynne Williams and it was an honour to welcome the Squad to the stadium. Captain Neil Aldridge welcomed everyone and hoped that the "best team would win"!

The afternoon started well for the Radnorshire side and by halfway through the game they were 29 shots up. By the 15th end the WLIBA ladies had managed to reduce the shot difference back to 15 and a strong finish saw the ladies pick up 23 shots over the next six ends to win the game.

What an exciting game to watch, it certainly had everyone on the edge of their seats! Results as follows, Radnorshire first:-
Rink 1
S Lloyd, I Byng, R Price, J F Dackers -17
M Purcell, J Harries, A Greenaway, B Morgan MBE - 17
Rink 2
C Lewis, K Bounds, G Sims, C Martin - 22
A Bevan, G Watkins, B Stanton, A Dainton - 18
Rink 3
S King, B Torode, D Barry, B Harrison - 22
P Summerfield, K Packwood, W Price, M Tanner - 14
Rink 4
J Williams, D Woosnam, H Morgan, M Davies - 9
K Martin, A Jones, M Gamlin, M Williams - 24
Rink 5
N Aldridge, D Sims, D Stephens, K Stephens - 20
A Pike, B Griffiths, D Molan, S Oliver - 20
Rink 6
D Owen, E E Williams, E Moorhouse, K Price - 22
M C McCullough, K Packwood, M Gwynne, P Price - 21
Total: Radnorshire 112, Welsh Ladies Internationals 114

D J TROPHY WIN FOR RADNORSHIRE LADIES

Radnorshire Ladies have a challenge on their hands in the D J Trophy league. They are currently in second place behind the Merthyr Ladies with only 2 games left to play. Each game has a potential win of 8 points and if the Merthyr Ladies get full points in the next game then our girls will not be able to catch them.

Recently the Radnorshire Ladies travelled to Dinefwr, Ammanford for their latest game. The Radnorshire team started well and were leading by 2 shots after 5 ends but they were unable to maintain the lead and by the tenth end were 5 shots down. However In the next 5 ends they managed to pick up 11 shots and carried the momentum forward to gain a further 13 shots and win the game by 11 shots.

They secured 6 points to keep them in contention in the league.
Results as follows, Radnorshire first:-
Rink 1
Paula Summerfield, Wendy Thomas, Lynne Williams, Wendy Price - 19
Iana James, Trudi Jones, Rosina Smith, Maureen Williams - 23
Rink 2
Jenny Lewis, Kate Harrison, Emma Moorhouse, Betty Morgan MBE - 30
Ruby Phillips, Linda Williams, Ella Taylor, Pam Owen - 15
Total: Radnoshire 49, Dinefwr 38

DOUBLE RINK ATTRACTS BOWLERS FROM ACROSS MID WALES & THE MARCHES
On Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd of January, the Radnorshire Indoor Bowls Centre hosted its annual Double Rink competition with six teams entering.

The competition was once again eager with players coming from across Radnorshire and as far away as Kington. The winners were Doreen’s Team with Paul’s team, from Kington, the runners-up. Ken’s Team came 3rd with Kevin’s 4th.

The Presentation was made by the association President, Colin Perrier on the Sunday with thanks given to all that participated and special thanks to the Competition Secretary; Wendy Price and Centre Manager; Rosalyn Thomas for arranging the competition.
31st January 2006

WIBA MERIT TABLE BATTLE
Captain Neil Aldridge leads the mens team on Sun. 15th Jan. to Merthyr IBC, who are currently first in the newly formed Merit Table (East Zone) with Radnor only 7 points behind in second place. Good Luck to the selected team.
7th January 2006

OVER 60's TOP ZONE
The Over 60's team having played Ffrith & receiving a WO from Severn Valley are now to go-on to the quarter-final knockout stage later this year. Well done to Vice Captain Barry Harrison for leading the four rink squad to this stage.
7th January 2006