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Full current members (56) were sent an email to allow them to cast their 4 votes, based on the enclosed options with votes closing on 1st July. Option E has been awarded the most votes/per the enclosed vote record. We need all the members interested in playing in the League and Cup games to confirm their chest size to allow us to complete the ordering process so we are ready for the start of the Winter season. We also have shirts in various sizes at the club for members to tr

We have received information regarding the Andalucian Championships which will be held in Almeria from 1st thru 4th November inclusive. Event will consist of gender specific Singles and Pairs and then 4s format. The enclosed Call Notice will be posted at all clubs to prepare a list of all those interested in playing in the event. Malaga FAB will be given a maximum of 8 entries for each of the singles and Pairs events and only 2 rink entries to ensure the event can be complete

Mijas members remembered and celebrated the life of Craig Lewis at our Thursday roll up ahead of his Celebration of Life. Craig was one of the clubs most experienced and successful bowlers who due to work commitments was restricted in his availability to play in the League and Federation events. Craig was a regular and one of the most experienced members in the FAB Malaga team and had represented Spain. It was always a pleasure to play with or against Craig and socialise with

The Federation meeting was held on 18th June and a few significant issues were discussed and agreed. Paul Hughes was elected as Malaga Team Manager for the next 12 months. Discussions will be held before the next Provincial match regarding selection and changes to the existing team compilation. Posters will also be prepared over the next few weeks to encourage interest in playing for the FAB Malaga Team. A draft 2027 Calendar has also been issued and the remainder of the 202

Tommy, Bente, Maggan and Classe managed to dodge the rain while they experienced the grass greens at Royal Lemmington Spa, Bidford-on-Avon and Gerrards Cross. They received a warm welcome from the club members at all the venues and met up with the Gerrards Cross members that visited MIjas earlier in the year and our own members Wayne and Nancy at Bidford.

A small group from Sighthill BC enjoyed their visit to Mijas LBC as part of their May vacation. This was more of a social occasion rather than a serious bowls session followed by a light lunch and a few beers. This is the last group booking before late September.

Mijas members Tommy and Bente along with Rob (Lauro) and Terry (Miraflores) all played well as a team in both the semis against Saydo and then in the final against a home Lauro team. All the finalists did well to last through the two games in 30 degree temperatures. The spectators that did stay for the final were treated to some excellent bowls and thanks to Lauro for providing all the Umpires and hosting the event.

Both all Mijas teams were eliminated in the Qfs with Sheila, John, Kaija and Hans being well beaten by a strong performance from a Lauro quartet led by Phil Gutteridge to set up an all Lauro semi final clash. Simone, Mary, Pat and John R were pipped in an exciting well contested game that went all the way to the tie break. The ownership of the shot exchanged a number of times in the 18th end with both teams having game lies and Simone managed to cut Saydo back to a single sho

The Minutes from the 19th May Committee meeting are on the members page and will be put into the Minutes Book at the club. Key items- Majority of drinks for the club will now be sourced via a Supplier to reduce reliance on a few members do do the fetching and carrying. As a result some supermarket own brand items will no longer be available and a very few prices will increase as a result. Heat Stroke kit and instructions located under table inside roller door. If necessary wh

Mijas LBC are well represented in this years Presidents 4s with 2 full teams and forming half of a mixed club side. All Mijas teams play in the Qfs on Sunday after John, Sheila, Kaija and Hans won their preliminary round tie. 10 Teams are entered the Competition being held at Lauro from 23-25 May with all the Malaga FAB clubs having representation. Morning sessions commence at 11.00. This is the last Competition before the Summer break and we wish all the players a pleasant

Those few members that turned up to support the players on the final day of the event were treated to excellent bowls being played in both semis and then the Final. Maggan & Classe won the all Mijas semi against Simone/Mary to reach their first ever final in a Federation event. The all Lauro Semi final went to a tie break with Paul and Kevin scrambling over the line after losing a 4 in end 18 to tie the game. The Final was 8-8 after 9 ends before the Lauro duo won 4 ends in a

The Malaga FAB MoM for May have been posted on our home page

The minutes from the May Executive Committee meeting have been published and are available on the members page. The minutes contain information that affects all of our members and we ask that you make the time to read them.

Mijas ended their Spring League campaign with an 8-6 win against Lauro and a result that keeps the positions the same as in Week 5. We fell one win short of overhauling Lauro and moving into 2nd spot. Well done to everyone involved for putting up a good fight on the day, including those introduced for their first Spring League game. We had 27 members involved and two of the Mijas members who had identified that they wanted to be involved in the Spring League were unable to ge

Mijas held its third International Challenge day with England, Scandinavia and Rest of the World teams each having 4 teams with a maximum of 12 players/team. Rest of the World had 6 points after session 1 & 1 point ahead of England, but only managed to win 1 game in the afternoon session. While England picked up 5 points to end up on a total of 10 points to defend their title. ROW ended on 8 Points while Scandinavia finishing with a respectable 6 points after taking 5 points

Mijas came back strong to win all 3 of the Pairs (Bill/Juan, Sheila/Alan R & Tommy/Classe) matches and having lost the first Triples game off the rink by 3 shots (Hans/Mat/John R) it was looking like a 3-2 Mijas win on the day and potential overall draw in the Challenge. However, Bente, Maggan and Kaija were two shots down on the scoreboard and 2 shots down in the head until Bentes last bowl trailed the jack to make 2 and secure a draw in the game and overall win in the match

After the Day 1 of the Gerrards Cross Challenge match against Mijas with 3x Pairs and 2x Triples being played each day the visitors hold a 1 win advantage. Both Mijas Triples teams of Bill, Ian P, John R and Bente, Maggan, Kaija won, but all the Pairs teams lost. Two of the Pairs games were close. Gerrads Cross are one of Englands top clubs winning National titles in most years and have a current England International in their visiting team. Day 2 is being held on Saturday