THE week started well for Tavistock Sir Francis Drake Bowling Club members Rob Bowhay, who was awarded his county badge after playing in three games at county level; and Clive Jago, who played last year's Plymouth and District League Under 40s singles champion, Mike Vinnicombe in the first round of this year's competition.
Clive won the match 22-14, and on his recent club form he will pose strong opposition for whoever he faces in the next round of the competition.
Monday saw the Tavistock men play their second round match in the Foxland Trophy knock-out competition, where they faced Plymouth's Devonport Park team.
Tavistock won the game 40-29, winning both home and away legs, with the home team, skipped by Mike Allen, winning 21-13; and the away team, skipped by Eric Stevens, winning 19-16.
Tuesday involved the club in a men's Evening League match with Plymouth's Sir Francis Drake team which saw Tavistock win 103-65. Tavistock have now won all seven of their matches in this competition.
Wednesday saw a men's team travel to Okehampton for a friendly game which they won 74-69, winning two of the four rinks played. Winning skips were Der Saunders, 23-18, and Colin Tremaine 21-13.
Thursday saw the men's county trophy team in a trip to St Budeaux for a game which they won 109-69, with wins for skips Eric Stevens, 32-19; Colin Tremaine, 36-11, and Mike Allen 27-16.
The away mixed triples game at Totnes on Friday resulted in a win for the Tavistock team 134-94. The winning skips were John Smith 19-18, Mike Allen 32-19, Norman Paramor 24-7, Jean Fly 20-16, and Roy Northam 22-10.
The one ladies' match of the week was played against Stuart Road Social Club on Wednesday and the ladies won 37-33 with wins for skips Iris McEwan, 20-18 and Marion Allen, 17-15.
The week ended with the Tavistock Open Competition held at the Green on Sunday. The competition involved 28 teams from Devon and Cornwall, competing for a trophy and more than £230 in prize money.
The winning team came from Saltash Bowling Club who were presented with the trophy and a first prize cheque for £100 by club chairman C B C Tremaine.
The competition was again organised by members Der Saunders and Derek Bradford, and raised more than £600 for club funds which will go towards meeting the cost of essential roof repairs later in the year.
During the course of the day, the ladies' catering secretary, Dorice Hicks, and helpers, provided more than 100 lunches and 80-plus afternoon teas, for players and spectators.