CINDY Neil has been crowned the 2025–26 consistency singles champion after a hard-fought victory over Helen Woodward in a gripping final.

Giving Woodward a six-point start, Neil steadily worked her way back into the contest, drawing level at 27-all by the eighth end.

The match remained close throughout, with neither player able to establish a decisive advantage.

The turning point came on the 17th end when Woodward sent a bowl out of bounds, conceding four shots to leave Neil ahead 85-75.

Neil maintained her composure over the closing stages to secure the championship with a 150-139 victory after 30 ends.

The men’s consistency singles also produced an exciting finish, with Dave Dewar edging out Rob Pownall in a contest that went right down to the final end.

Dewar held a 43-37 lead after eight ends before Pownall responded with a dominant 9-1 scoring sequence to move ahead 46-44.

Pownall maintained his advantage for much of the match and led 147-139 after the 29th end.

However, Dewar produced a superb final two ends.

A perfect 10 on the 30th end narrowed the margin to just two points at 149-147, before he claimed the last end 6-4 to complete a remarkable comeback and win 155-151.

In the afternoon match, Keith Stoltenberg defeated Col Armstrong to book his place in the next stage of the competition.

The men’s consistency singles semi-finals will be played on Saturday 1 August.

Peter Small will meet the winner of the Baguley-Scott match at 9.30am, with Rob Pownall marking. The second semi-final begins at 1pm and features Keith Stoltenberg against Dave Dewar, with Col Armstrong as marker.

Social bowls

Three games were played during Thursday’s social bowls.

Glennis Godden, Ellis Allen and Tony Redman defeated Ronnie Dewar, Dee Fletcher and Rob Pownall 19-15.

Rhonda Fitzgerald, Gloria Campey and Lynn Tuckey defeated Yvonne Hardman, Colin Armstrong and Kay Carolan 19-13.

Doug Mackereth, Cecile and Kay Dawson defeated Trish Allison, Bernice Eather and Stuart Coleman 23-11.

A trophy day will be held on Thursday 24 July.

A game of social bowls will be played on Saturday, starting at 10am.

Members wishing to play are asked to add their names to the sheet at the club.

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