A Sunny Showdown at Rhos-on-Sea

TUESDAY

Today’s bowls fixture had me heading off to Rhos-on-Sea, a charming little spot just 19 miles down the A55. I was out of the house by 9:15 and arrived at the green with ten minutes to spare before our brief 9:45 pre-match practice session.

The green was sluggish from the morning dew, but by the time I was called up to play at 11:45, the sun had worked its magic, drying things out and adding a bit of zip.

As for the match itself? The team was on fire! We racked up 8 wins (8pts - see extra) and grabbed an extra 2 points for the aggregate score. I managed a tidy 21-9 victory in my own game.

On the way home, I took the scenic route along the seafront. The sunshine had drawn out the holidaymakers —cafes were buzzing, shops were bustling, and the promenade and main beach was alive with people making the best of the last of the summer rays.