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VCL PLAYOFF FINAL

17th June - Bad day at the office for El Cid. Just a fantastic win for Velia in the Singles. But Greenlands Giants take the day by 8 points to 2. Congratulations Greenlands. As always we were made so welcome at Bonalba. Fantastic BBQ and service throughout the day. Still an impressive year for the club though, winning the Northern League, winning the Premier 20 and play off final and now runners up in the VCL! Roll on next year. Come on El Cid. Photo showing Greenlands Giants Captain Peter Bonsor receiving the trophy from our VCL and Club Captain Trefor Evans.

LADIES V GENTS

14th June - Congratulations to the Gents! Winning back the Ladies v Gents trophy by 3 rinks to 1. However on 2 Rinks the Ladies kept the result very close winning on 1 but losing the other on the last end. A thoroughly enjoyable morning with all games played in a lovely spirit. Photo showing Gents Captain Paul Trunchion receiving the trophy from Ladies Captain Selma Blight. Afterwards some 20 members and guests going to Bar Naranjo en Flor (better known as Lucys!) in Benidoleig for a fantastic meal.

HOME ESPANA AUSTRALIAN PAIRS

8th and 9th June

Success! 24 teams taking part including teams from BBC, Bonalba and all the way from Indalo! Mercifully some clouds around both days with some wind to keep the temperature bearable. Thankyou to the staff in the bar and kitchen for their service throughout the competition. The results so close! Just missing out in 4th place were Chris Salter and Jean McLaughlin with 15 points +19 shot difference, 3rd place going to Dave Hall and Yvonne Briden 15 points +30, 2nd place to Christina Harris and Greg Sperring 15 points +33 but it's CONGRATULATIONS to this years winners RICHARD POTTS AND DAVE DICKINSON from BBC with 16 points +37. The presentations made by Club President Stewart Beattie and Club Captain Trefor Evans. Thanks given to all those involved with the smooth running of the competition especially Jan and Alan Phillips and Jennifer Beattie. Many thanks to Home Espana for their continued sponsorship of this competition. Winners photos to follow

EL CID CHARITY PICNIC ON THE TERRACE

Thursday 4th June

Just wonderful! El Cid came alive last night with the charity "Picnic". 106 guests enjoying the fantastic music provided by the Entertainers. Guests bringing their own food - what a spread on many of the tables - but all drinks bought from the bar. An impressive job done by Max and all his staff in the bar keeping queues to a minimum throughout the evening. With guests paying €10 each and a fantastic raffle the evening organiser and El Cid BC President Stewart Beattie very happy to announce that the charities Jalon Valley Help and Marina Alta Help would receive €500 each! Congratulations to all that made the evening such a success. Photos to follow.