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7-2 Scoreline Order of the Night
Open Age League: On Friday 18 July, rearranged match from fixture 17 resulted in a 7-2 away win (171-135) for Mooragh Park against Douglas with Janet Monk for Mooragh being the only player to win to single figures. Two winners for Douglas were Paula Garrett and Katie Jacobs who won to 10 and 14 respectively against Grayse Blencoe and Madison McMullan.
On Wednesday night 23 July, all five matches played resulted in 7-2 scorelines. First of these was by Breagle Glen A at home to Marown B (176-123) with three of Breagle’s wins being won to single figures. Two winners for Marown were Lil Smith and Rosie Winckle who won to 12 and 17. Closest game saw Crosby’s Celia Joughin losing to 19 against Voirrey Curphey. Second 7-2 result was achieved by Castletown B at home to Ballaugh B (177-137) with Town’s Joy Stephens being the only player to win her game to single figures. Melody Marsh for Castletown plus Elaine Fenton for Ballaugh had extremely close games when they both won 21-20 against Alison Millard and Sue Peach with Town’s junior bowler Ruby Keggen winning her first game to 16 against Sandra Buckeridge. Third 7-2 scoreline was scored by Ballaugh A at home to Peel (177-131); again only one player won to single figures and this was by Ballaugh’s Lola Tebay. Mary Moffatt and Beverly Wilson were the two winners for Peel winning to 12 and 18 against Michelle Cubbon and Elena Dimsdale. Terry Berry nearly made the scoreline 6-3 when she lost to 18 against Sherriee Pedley. Fourth 7-2 result was by Castletown A away to Mooragh Park (165-116). Anne Oates, Hilary Kermode and Alison Kearsley for Town all won to single figures as did Janet Monk for Mooragh. The other winner for Mooragh was Madison McMullan who won to 13 against Kellie Maddrell. Final 7-2 scoreline was by South Ramsey at home to Nobles (157-136). Even though South won seven games, the closeness in points was helped by Paula Firth and Jo Smith winning their games to single figures, as did Jenny Moore for South. South’s Judy Kelly and Kim Hargraves both had to battle hard to win their games to 19 and 20 against Colese Creer and Keri Hampson. Match between Marown A and Douglas postponed – date to be arranged.
On Friday evening, three 9-0 results were achieved. First of these was Castletown A who were on outstanding form at home to South Ramsey (189-94) with five of Town’s ladies winning their games to single figures. South’s Sue Collier and Lorraine Moore just missed out on winning when they lost to 20 and 17 against Jenny Saunders and Kellie Maddrell. Second impressive 9-0 scoreline was by Marown A away to Ballaugh B (189-82) with seven of the Crosby ladies winning to single figures. Closest game of the match saw Ballaugh’s Karen Young score 14 against Helen Withers. Third 9-0 result was by an on-form Breagle Glen A who were away to Peel (189-122) with three of the Breagle ladies winning to single figures. Toughest games of the match saw Peel’s Shirley Corrin, Gill Clarke and Jo Corkill lose to 20, 19 and 18 against Katy Williams, Linda Dawson and Voirrey Curphey. Marown B took on Mooragh Park at home and although Marown won 5-4, they lost the match on points (140-149). Mooragh’s Lacey McMullan nearly reversed the scoreline when she lost to 20 against Grace Cooper. Nobles were at home to Castletown B winning 7-2 and by 14 points (172-158). Colese Creer for Nobles plus Town’s Debra Cooper had tough games when they both won to 19 against Melody Marsh and Jo Smith with Noble’s junior bowler, Lara Johnson winning her first game of the season 21-18 against Sue Kerruish. Ballaugh A made their way south to Breagle Glen B coming away with a solid 7-2 win and dropping only seven points (182-112) with four of Ballaugh’s win being won to single figures. Two winners for Breagle were Roz Cannon and Jacqui Elliot who won to 19 and 16 against Lola Tebay and Sherriee Pedley.
Nobles Ladies Maintain Lead in Over 60’s League
Ladies Over 60’s: On Friday morning 18 July, rearranged match from fixture 22 between Breagle Glen A at home against Mooragh Park A resulted in a 5-1 win for Breagle (117-82). Mavis Franks and Tricia Bull for Breagle won their games to single figures with Mooragh’s Elaine Slack and Maureen Hamilton both losing to 19 after good battles against Alison Stockham and Margaret Tasker.
Tuesday morning, 22 July, a closely contested match took place between second placed team Castletown A at home to current leaders Nobles. Match finished three all, but the Nobles ladies took the win by one point only (110-109) with all games going into double figures. Two keenly contested games saw Town’s Sue Peach and Nobles’s Marilyn Ellison both win to 19 against Paula Firth and Anne Oates. Breagle Glen B made their way to Marown and even though the match finished three all, the Crosby ladies won by ten points (98-90). Cath Parker and Lynda Cadamy for the Crosby ladies plus Jacqui Elliot for Breagle all won to single figures with Pauline Worrall for the southern ladies winning her game to 18 against Mair Moore. South Ramsey B visited Finch Hill and although the match finished 4-2 on games to Finch, South won by one point (93-94) helped by South’s two winners, Ann Gale and Sue Collier, winning their games to singles as did Anne Hon for Finch. Pat Heesom for Finch had a nip and tuck game with Jackie Murley eventually getting the point she needed to win 21-20. Mooragh Park A travelled to neighbours Ballaugh A coming away with a solid 4-2 win and by eleven points (108-97) Ballaugh’s Kay McKiernan nearly made the match three all when losing to 20 against Lynn Mayers. Breagle Glen A put in a solid home performance against Castletown B winning 5-1 and dropping only five points (121-66) with three of the Breagle ladies winning to single figures. Stopping a full house was Susan Kerruish who won to 16 against Alison Stockham. Ballaugh B travelled east to neighbours Mooragh Park B coming away winning 4-2 (119-81). Brenda Clayton for Ballaugh was the only player to win to single figures with Mooragh’s Mary Bruce and Jane Casey managing to cross the line 21-19 and 21-16 against Ann Kinvig and Jane Teare. South Ramsey A hosted Peel and whilst the match finished three all, South won by ten points (110-100) with Joyce Ogden for South and Mary Moffatt for Peel winning their games to single figures. Two nip and tuck games resulted in Peel’s Beverley Wilson and Shirley Corrin winning to 20 and 19 against Helen Caley and Judy Kelly. The following morning, Onchan were on good form when they won 4-2 away to Breagle Glen C dropping only four points (122-79). Two winners for Breagle were Edwina Reid who after a hard fought game won 21-20 against Norma Cowell and Steph Swift who had a good tussle with Caroline Heathcote winning her game to 18.
Last Thursday morning, local derby between the Mooragh teams resulted in a 5-1 win for the A’ team (115-54). Stopping the whitewash was Gill Hammond who won to 10 against Karen Bentley, with Maureen Hamilton, Joy Morris and Janet Monk for the A team all winning to single figures. South Ramsey A made their way south to Breagle Glen B coming away with a 4-2 win (110-71) with Gillian Jopson and Judy Kelly for South winning to single figures. Two winners for Breagle were Pauline Worrall and Voirrey Curphey who both won to 13 against Lorraine Moore and Jill Quayle. Ballaugh A visited Onchan winning the match 5-1 (115-60) with four of the Ballaugh ladies winning to single figures. Lone winner for Onchan was Jane Lothian who won to 10 against Pat Mason, with Maureen Payne just missing out on another win for Onchan when she lost to 20 against Julie Reilly. Breagle Glen A were away to Peel winning 4-2 on games and by only two points (110-108). Two winners for Peel were Terry Berry who won her game to single figures and Val Allwood who won to 17 against Margie Tasker. Closest games saw Breagle’s Mavis Franks and Trish Bull win to 19 and 18 against Mary Moffatt and Joyce Kelly. Ballaugh B hosted Finch Hill with the match finishing three all with Finch taking the honours on points (105-94). Ballaugh’s Carol Holt was the only player to win to single figures whilst the closest game saw Ballaugh’s Alison Millard win to 19 against Pat Heesom. Breagle Glen C travelled the short distance to Castletown B and although they lost the match 4-2, the Breagle ladies won on points (106-109) helped by Gwen Tuck winning to single figures. The other winner for Breagle was Edwina Reid who won to 17 against Marie Ashurst. Susan Inch just missed out making it three all when she lost to 19 against Town’s Linda Dobinson. Castletown A were away to South Ramsey B winning the match 5-1 (118-69). Three of Town’s wins were won to single figures with Ann Gale stopping the whitewash when she won to 13 against Barbara Young. Nobles played Marown at home in a close fought contest – match finished three all but Nobles won by four points (111-107) with no games being won to single figures. Two tough battles resulted in a 21-17 win for Crosby’s Elaine Dewhirst against Marilyn Ellison and a 21-18 win for Libby Andrade for the Nobles ladies against Philippa Taylor.
Douglas Town Cup Success for Cooper & Quayle
Douglas Town Cup Winners 2025 Clare Cooper & Trevor Quayle with Steve Pickett of Jaks Bar & Smokehouse
Photo: Arnie WithersDouglas Bowling Club hosted both the Mens & Ladies Jaks Group Douglas Town Cups on a very tricky Villa Marina Green this Sunday, on what was a great day for bowls, despite a couple of minor showers.
The green was in fantastic condition and running faster than much of what we’ve seen on the Island this year. In fact I would say, especially in the early stages, the playing surface was each bowlers toughest opponent. Changing weather conditions mean a changing green and the winners were those who adapted the best throughout the day.
Clare Cooper of Marown reigned supreme in the ladies competiton beating the prolific Janet Monk (Mooragh Park) 21-14 in a high quality final. Both players were excellent all day but Clare really had the bit between her teeth in the final and ran out the deserved winner.
Defending champion Paula Garrett (Douglas) went out 21-15 at the semi final stage to our eventual winner whilst Janet ended the charge of Breagle’s Margie Tasker 21-14.
Just falling short at the quarter finals stage were Martha Blencoe (Mooragh Park), Lyn Bolton (Marown), Jane Lothian (Douglas) & Trish Bull (Breagle Glen) .
Trevor Quayle (Breagle) won the coveted trophy for a second time halting the efforts of Paul Dunn (Marown) who is still to add this title to his ever growing resume. The game was nip and tuck in the early stages but Trevor found tip gear and accelerated to a 21-15 win.
It was great to see two seasoned veterans having a great run to the semi-finals with Steve Parker (Onchan) going down 21-9 to Dunn whilst home greener Keith Rise turned in a battling performance to narrowly lose out 21-18 to Quayle.
Neil Withers, Paul Kelly, Peter Greenlees ( all Marown), and Merv Sayle (Douglas) all had good days before dipping out in the quarters.
At the conclusion of the event Mark Kneen thanked Jaks Group for their continued support and introduced Steve Pickett who presented the prizes on behalf of the sponsor.
Bradford Impresses in BCGBA Senior Merit
BCGBA Semi-Finalist David Bradford with BCGBA President Lesley Allan
Photo: Steve ClampSouth Ramsey man – the current Manx Champion David Bradford performed brilliantly in one of the top events on the bowls calendar on Saturday in the British Crown Green Bowling Association’s Senior Merit, winning four games to reach the semi-finals against a top quality field.
In his first outing Bradford was up against Jonathan Lacey (North Lancs & Fylde) as he battled to a 21-17 win.
In the second round Bradford took a comfortable 21-12 win over Lee Kington (Warwick & Worcester), having led 10-1 he matched his opponent point for point from there.
Playing his third game of the day, the South Ramsey performed brilliantly to out-perform top bowler Paul Dudley (Greater Manchester) 21-14.
Reaching the quarter final stage was an achievement in itself, Bradford found himself trailing by five chalks at 7-12, however he wasn’t done there with a strong performance in the second half of the game to reach the semi-finals courtesy of a 21-16 win over Mark Orme (North Midlands).
In the semi-finals Bradford came up against an in form Derbyshire man Dan Petcher, with the latter taking a 21-10 win to book his place in the final. In the other semi-final Gareth Coates (Yorkshire) advanced to the final with a 21-16 over Chamberlain.
Bradford should be proud of his efforts as he joined an elite group with John Kennish reaching the final in 2003, only to lose to Gary Ellis at Rylands in Warrington, while Dave ‘Barney’ Kelly, also reached the semi-final back in 2005 in Barrow only to lose out to Shropshire man Peter Farmer.
In the final Coates was too good for Petcher as a 21-13 win secured his first BCGBA Senior Merit title.
Isle of Man representative Colin Kelly (Marown) fell at the first hurdle losing out 16-21 to regular Isle of Man Festival visitor Conor Chamberlain (Derbyshire), as did South Ramsey’s John Kennish 17-21 to Stuart Tipping (North Lancs & Fylde).
Dunn & Withers Win Nobles Cup Pairs
Noble’s Cup Men’s Pairs Winner 2025 - Paul Dunn & Neil Withers
Photo: Mark BradshawNoble’s Bowling Club hosted the Nobles Cup Men’s Doubles on Saturday afternoon with 31 pairs taking part. The competition was sponsored by Atla Group.
Losing out in the quarter finals were home greeners Jim Callister and Steve Cain to Marown pair Paul Kelly and Matthew Keggen 13-21. Les Brookes and Brian Lindsay (Finch Hill/Marown) lost 12-21 to Peter Jones and Glenn Boland (Marown). In the bottom half of the draw Paul Dunn and Neil Withers (Marown) beat Peel pair Ross Menton and Mikey Cawte 21-10, while Noble’s pair Dean Sowerby and Steve Brennan beat club mates Steve Hampson and John Andrew 21-20.
An all Marown tussle was won by Jones and Boland 21-18 against Kelly and Keggen, while Dunn and Withers ended the home hopes of Sowerby and Brennan 21-9.
The final was over in 18 ends as Dunn and Withers led 15-9 after eight ends. Five chalks picked up by Jones and Boland saw the deficit close to one chalks picked at 14-15. Dunn and Withers were made to work for every point as six singles secured a 21-16 victory.
The presentation was made by Lisa Bradshaw on behalf of sponsors Atla Group, with prizes paid down to the quarter finals.
Colquitt Wins Roy Williamson Trophy
Roy Williamson Trophy Winner 2025 - Sam Colquitt
Photo: Mark BradshawNoble’s Bowling Club hosted the Roy Williamson Memorial Cup Junior Boys competition on Saturday morning, with a good standard of bowls from the Juniors.
With nine entries Arran Dunn beat Alex Colquitt to reach the quarter finals in the only preliminary round game.
The first quarter final saw Sam Colquitt beat Arran Dunn 21-18. Sam Quayle lost out 20-21 to Clark Kelly. In the bottom half of the draw Freddie Palmer beat Bertie Moss 21-7, while Alex Hampson won 21-11 against Archie Dunn.
In the semi-final both games were straightforward wins as Colquitt won 21-12 against Kelly, while Hampson beat Palmer 21-10.
The final swung one way and then the other as Colquitt took the first four ends. By end 20 Hampson held a one chalk lead at 13-12. A six end winning run saw Colquitt go within touching distance of the trophy to lead 20-13. Five consecutive singles for Hampson, saw the deficit close to just two chalks, only for Colquitt to score the single needed to secure a 21-18 victory to win the trophy for the first time.
The presentation was made by Tina Hampson, with Roy’s wife Jacqueline Williamson presenting the prizes to all competitors.
Ballapaws Ladies Doubles Won by Tebay & Dimsdale
Ballapaws Ladies Doubles Winners 2025 - Louise Tebay and Maria Dimsdale
Photo: Louise HorsfallThe sun came out, the rain stayed away and with yachts in the bay for ‘Seafest’, the setting couldn’t be beaten for the final Ladies Doubles Competition of the season, the Ballapaws Trophy at Peel Sunset Bowling Club.
An entry of 15 pairs meant 7 prelim’s, with Mary Moffatt and Joyce Kelly being the only pair with a drawn entry to the Quarter Finals. The hard work of the greenkeepers at Peel had paid off as today the green was running well and as a result, all the bowling was high quality with close ends and each point being fiercely fought over.
Unfortunately, none of the home greener’s made it past the quarter finals – we’ll try again next year to bring the trophy home.
The first semi-final was Louise Tebay and Maria Dimsdale against Linda Cadamy and Sue Gawne. Both pairs were on top form and the match was close, but, with the play technique of Louise taking the lead and instructing Maria to “knock ‘em up”, they came out winners 21-16.
The second semi-final saw the pairing of Paula Firth and Sylvia Kennaugh against Philippa Taylor and Joyce Ogden. Allegedly playing together for the first time in 4 years (although you wouldn’t have thought that), Paula and Sylvia took an early lead to 16. Philippa and Joyce weren’t letting it go so easy and having won control of the jack, clawed their way back to 17 across. However, Paula and Sylvia dug deep to win the next 3 ends and the match, 21-17.
The final was all set, and what a match – it was nip and tuck all the way with both pairs taking turns to lead but the “knock ‘em out” team of Louise and Maria stole the show 21-18. Paula and Sylvia left with smiles on their faces for a rekindled partnership.
Thank you to the sponsors, Ballapaws Boarding Kennels, for their continued support and thank you to all who helped on the day; measuring, marking, making brew’s etc. An enjoyable day for all and best of all, lots of laughs and smiles on the green.
Published by Louise Horsfall
Breagle Glen A Edge Towards Safety
Division Two League Leaders Marown C
Photo: Arnie WithersIn Canada Life International League Division One Breagle Glen A hosted North Ramsey A on Monday evening with games running out for the Southern team to claw their way out of danger, they crushed the visitors 9-1 to lift themselves off the bottom of the table to hit the 50-point mark. This was only the home sides second win of the season, was quite timely with just four games left to play. Wayne Roberts picked up his 10th win of the season with a solid 21-10 win against Mooragh captain Rob Monk. Despite playing just half of the season Ewan Cooil sits third in the Breagle merit after picking up his fifth win from seven games as he beat former home greener Tom Collins 21-17, a result matched by Steve Durcan against David Kinrade. The lone winner for the visitors was Steve Walmsley whose 21-11 win over Breagle captain Chris Lever was never in doubt.
South Ramsey B had a tough fixture away to league champions Marown A, the visitors managed to pick up just one win as Lee Dawson beat Tom Kelly 21-12. Helping the home team to a 9-1 win, four games finished to single figures with Paul Dunn, Neil Withers, Peter Jones, and Glenn Boland all winning without breaking sweat.
The closest match of the week was between Onchan A and Marown B at the Park, with the home team winning 6-4 taking the aggregate by 12 chalks (151-139). Matthew Quirk got back to winning ways with a 21-9 win over Stephen Rundle, Reg Temporaza got over the line 21-20 against Karl Parker, while the Crosby men won two games 21-18, as John Gelling beat Peter Slinger, while Jamie Joughin held off Steve Parker.
On a vastly improve Peel green, it will be no coincidence that their home results are improving, following a 7-3 win over Castletown A. That said three games were won to 17, 18, and 19, as Dave ‘Barney’ Kelly beat Ian Watson, Ste Kelly beat Dean Kinley, and Gary Smith won the closest game against Aaron Richardson. Winning for the visitors were Kieran Krypner, who continues to improve each week, Nathan Cooil, and veteran George Foy who stepped up from the B team.
South Ramsey A beat Douglas A 10-0 at home to pick up their first 10-0 of the 2025 season, with Glynn Hargraves beating Ian Moore 21-1, with the latter winning the first end, as Hargraves went on a 21 break. John Kennish won 21-4 against Keith Rise, while Jordan Cain was pushed to 17 by Dave McCabe, as the visitors scored just 90 chalks.
In Division Two Ballaugh A sacrificed top spot following a disastrous 7-3 away defeat to Noble’s B, who would have enjoyed the opportunity to damage the Ballaugh men’s promotion hopes. Winning big for the home team were Steve Cain, who won 21-3 against Tony Quine, while Steve Brennan beat Mike Spooner 21-4.
Marown C hit top spot by two points on 99 points for the season, as they beat Breagle Glen B 8-2 at home. Peter Kelly led the way for the Crosby men with a 21-8 win over Nicholas Peterson, while Rod Swift and Ed Benson won for Breagle.
Douglas B gave themselves some breathing room at the bottom end of the table, as they won 9-1 at home to Onchan B. Dave Pease was the lone loser 17-21 to Mark Kelly. For the Villa men single figure wins arrived from Steve Cook and William Cowley, Stuart Garrett and Bob Callow were pushed to 17, while Steve Gregg got over the line 21-20 against Neil Richmond.
Finch Hill A won 8-2 at home to Noble’s A, with Stephen Oates and Shay Waterworth winning to single figures, while Kevin Stannard beat Martyn Hobson 21-20. Winning for Noble’s Jim Callister 21-7, while Stephen Corkill won 21-17 against Pat Maher.
Castletown B couldn’t make home advantage count as they lost 2-8 against Peel D, as John Holden and Patrick Cooper were the two winners for the home team.
In Division Three North Ramsey B still lead the way following their 3-7 away win over Breagle Glen C. Noble’s D beat their higher ranked C team 7-3, however just six chalks separated the teams (135-129), as two heavy wins for the C team couldn’t stop the D from picking up the aggregate.
The closest match in the third division was between South Ramsey C and visitors Peel C, who drew 4-4 and managed to edge the aggregate by two chalks (141-143) to take a 4-6 win back to the Sunset City. The closest game on the night was between James Moore and Stuart Morrison with the Ramsey man edging it 21-20.
Ballaugh C drew 4-4 at home to Marown D. The Crosby men went home the happier of the two teams, as they took the aggregate by 10 chalks (127-137) for a 4-6 win, as the teams shared a 21-5 win each.
Runaway leaders Onchan C took their turn to sit out this week, are still 20 points ahead of the chasing pack in Division Four.
Douglas D hosted South Ramsey D, with the home team taking an 8-2 win. Winning for the visitors were Geoff Collier who beat David Manley 21-11, and Junior bowler Kian Bradford who picked up league win number five of the season with a superb 21-11 win against Warren Molesworth. Continuing the Junior trend young Clark Kelly knocked Frank Feeney off the top of the merit board, inflicting a first league defeat of the season on the South Ramsey captain 21-18. A special mention must go to 12-year-old Erik Lumb, who was playing just his third league fixture ever, having faced experienced bowlers in his first two fixtures, Lumb caught the eye of the current Manx Champion and number one ranked bowler, who witnessed a superb display from the left hander who won his first ever game in style with a 21-5 win over Ian Kermode. One to watch for the not-so-distant future. If I could give any advice to our junior bowlers, it would be practice, practice, and practice some more. Get in club competitions, open competitions, as it will stand you in good stead in the future.
Finch Hill B couldn’t fully capitalise on the opportunity to close the gap as they won 4-6 away to Peel D, taking the aggregate by six chalks (134-140), as new merit leader Tony Epifani won 21-5 against Rob Lucas-Kneen.
North Ramsey C slipped to a 2-8 defeat at home to Douglas C, with Juan Readshaw winning 21-3 against Steve Taylor, while Greg Tomlinson beat Euan Christian 21-9. Responding for the Mooragh men Adam Greenwood beat Greg Brew 21-8.
Noble’s E won 7-3 at home to Castletown C, in a match that had three 21-20 results, with the home team winning two as Lee Cain and David Karran beat Chris Palmer and Jacob Robert respectively. For Town Ray Harris was their 21-20 winner against Chris Kirkman.
Marown A Win 18th Rayner Shield
Plumbmaster Rayner Shield Finalists - Marown A and Marown B - Marown A (back row) won 7-1 on the night
Photo: Arnie WithersThe eagerly awaited Plumbmaster Limited Rayner Shield final between Marown A and Marown B was held at Onchan Bowling Club on Friday evening. The draw took place ahead of the match, with plenty of potential banana skins for the higher ranked team, who were missing their captain Paul Dunn. There was a healthy crowd in attendance to watch events unfold with good support for both teams. League leaders Marown A were the clear favourites on the night, however the lower ranked team would have been hoping to pull off a huge upset.
First off the green for the A was Tom Kelly, who having faced younger brother Kevin a number of times, it was the younger sibling who had prevailed on each occasion. Tom didn’t give Kevin a sniff in the game, as he built a 14-6 lead, then went on to finish the game 21-11 to put the A team 1-0 up in the match.
Game two off the green made it 2-0 as Dean Kipling did not display any signs of rustiness, as he beat Stephen Rundle 21-12, keeping the latter down to 12 singles, while picking up five doubles himself.
Game three was keenly contested throughout between Paul Kelly and Phil Kelly, it was Paul who prevailed having trailed in the game on several occasions before getting over the line 21-17.
For the B to have any chance of winning they needed a win in the first half of the match, it was Peter Greenlees the 2020 Rayner Shield hero for Peel who came closest to doing so against Neil Withers, with the former having trailed 3-11, Greenlees, got ahead 20-19, only for Withers to hold his nerve to get over the line 21-20 to put the A team 4-0 ahead at the halfway point of the match, with a 23 chalk lead.
In the second half of the match it became a case of who would officially seal the win by getting the fifth game on the board, it was Glenn Boland who picked up a solid 21-11 win against Matthew Keggen, while Boland’s doubles partner Peter Jones swiftly followed with a win to the same score against Karl Parker.
Game seven saw super sub Sam Clague defeat B team captain Juan Killip 21-15, this left one game on the green – Colin Kelly against John Gelling, with the match a dead rubber, there would be no doubting that Kelly would want to win, however Gelling managed to prevent an 8-0 whitewash as held off Kelly 21-19.
The presentation was made by Brian Kelly, who thanked Plumbmaster for sponsoring the competition, Onchan Bowling Club for the use of the green. The Rayner Shield was presented to stand in Marown captain Neil Withers, who congratulated the B team on reaching the final, who had put up a spirited performance. This is Marown’s 17th win in this competition, their first win in the final since 2018.
Plumbmaster Rayner Shield Final Results
| Marown A | Chalks | Chalks | Marown B |
| Tom Kelly | 21 | 12 | Kevin Kelly |
| Dean Kipling | 21 | 12 | Stephen Rundle |
| Paul Kelly | 21 | 17 | Phil Kelly |
| Neil Withers | 21 | 20 | Peter Greenlees |
| Glenn Boland | 21 | 11 | Matthew Keggen |
| Peter Jones | 21 | 11 | Karl Parker |
| Sam Clague | 21 | 15 | Juan Killip |
| Colin Kelly | 19 | 21 | John Gelling |
| 7 Games Won | 166 | 119 | 1 Game Won |
Kennish & Bradford Retain Kennish Cup ACD
Kennish Cup ACD Winners 2025 - John Kennish & David Bradford
Photo: Arnie WithersThe Kennish Cup took place at South Ramsey Bowling Club on Sunday afternoon with 38 pairs taking part, with the competition played for a second time in an any combination doubles format. The competition was once again sponsored by Voice Over Sarah Hart.
Losing out in the quarter finals were home greeners Toby Hart and Alan Moore 16-21 to Marown pair Peter Jones and Glenn Boland. Ballaugh’s Shay and Tom Waterworth lost out 19-21 to Andy Kennish and Lee Dawson (Peel/South Ramsey). In the other half of the draw John Kennish and David Bradford (South Ramsey) won 21-15 against Kieran Krypner and Nathan Hamilton (Castletown), while an all South Ramsey tie was won 21–8 by Glynn Hargraves and Dido Kelly against Jenny Moore and James Teare.
In the semi-finals Boland and Jones eased through their game with Andy Kennish and Lee Dawson, having trailed 7-12 the Marown men scored heavily over six ends to win 21-12, while John Kennish and Bradford finished the game strongly to win 21-15 against Hargraves and Kelly.
The final got underway with the Marown pair winning the first three ends to lead 10-5, then the lead went to 12-7 after six ends. Some heavy scoring over distance in tough conditions saw Kennish and Bradford score 10 chalks with two three’s and a full house (four) to take the lead 18-14. By this point the rain had become particularly heavy, it took three singles for the South Ramsey men to see the game out 21-14 as they retained the trophy.
The presentation was made by South Ramsey Chairman Steve Moore, who thanked the sponsors for supporting the competition, the ladies for the catering, the team who helped run the competition, along with the measurers. James Teare then presented the prizes on behalf of the sponsors.
