Saturday 3rd September

Lillian (in shadow) soon found an OK length.

The highlight of the day was a visit to see about joining the Kiti Bowls Club.  This is short mat  bowls not the green bowling that we are so familiar with from the stories from Dad.  This club has about 60 members and meet three times a week.They are self funding and have been given the use of an old basketball court by Kiti Council.  There were 16 members present so they played two matches on two of the six 'rinks' available whilst we watched and learnt.  There are plans to upgrade this to 8 when funds are available.

For website see http://www.shortmatcyprus.com/kiti.htm

Everyone was very welcoming and Lillian and I had chance to bowl a few up and down when the members had a break between their two 'roll-ups'.  Whilst not getting it staright on the jack, we were frequently 'long' we were told that we showed promise.  We were just pleased to  avoid the embarrassment of hitting the wooden block or going off the side.

We said that we would go back when they meet next Thursday and will need to get ourselves some woods when we return to UK later this month.  It looks as though it will be a bit of fun and chance to meet some new people.  All were 'retired' Brits except for one local guy Leon who proudly informed us he was 82 and had been bowling and coachin bowls for 40 years.  he certainly gave a few tips that helped.  Watch this space for more episodes!