Costa Almeria Lawn Bowls Committee

Costa Almeria Lawn Bowls Committee - Ian Brewster

CALB Launch Event

On Sunday January 10^th 132 bowlers from four local clubs, Almeria, Cabrera, Indalo and La Mata braved the cold and attended the launch event of a new provincial alliance. Barry Woods, President of the host club Cabrera, welcomed the players and paid tribute to members of a steering group, formed last summer, to pave the way forward for the alliance and form the Costa Almeria Lawn Bowls Committee. He wished everyone an enjoyable afternoon and expressed his hope that the alliance would continue to grow and prosper.

Ian Brewster Chair of the newly formed committee thanked Barry for his welcome and paid tribute to Cabrera members for providing well-maintained facilities, in particular the bowling greens. He then introduced the delegates Jim Pike and Colin Wright from Almeria, David Jenkins from Cabrera, Brian Halliwell from Indalo and Pete Anderson and Barrie West from La Mata so that a name could be put to a face and, added jokingly, so that people would know who to blame when things go wrong. Mick Johnson, also from Indalo, was training with the national squad and was unable to attend. Ian also introduced Gerard Douglas, committee Administrator, and stated that the delegates were easy to work with, totally committed to and motivated by their role and, as a committee, they intended to walk before they run, learn from their mistakes and give the alliance their best shot. On behalf of the committee Ian then thanked the bowlers for their attendance and reminded them that their presence inaugurated the alliance and, with their continuing support, the committee could plan the way forward with confidence.

A Bowls Drive was played in dropping temperatures and fortunately all ends were completed before the appearance of rain. Barry Woods presented prizes donated by Cabrera to the winning team of Roy Savage, Sue Mannall, Paul Cartwright and Roy Tonkin. He then closed the event by thanking the organisers Ian Brewster and David Jenkins, the bar staff, and all who had helped to make the event a success.