17th March - This year El Cid went one step further in the Premier 20 making it to the final! A new format to be tried this year with all 8 matches played at the same neutral venue. This year we were made very welcome at Bonalba. That said the match was very much in doubt due to the weather. Raining hard in the El Cid area but drier at Bonalba and the authorities bravely asked both teams to travel. Our opponents Greenlands BC,so a tough assignment definitely expected. Result of the day goes to Jean McLaughlin and Chris Salter going ahead in the 5th end and not looking back taking a 23-9 win. A spectacular fightback and win for Velia Wood in one of the 2 singles matches. 16-6 down after 13 ends but leveling the scores 18-18 after 20 ends. Going 2 behind again in the 21st ,no panic as she picked up a single and a 2 in the next 2 ends to win 21-20! What a game. Another fightback in one of the rinks matches with Selma Blight, Tony Bishop, Jimmy Paveling and Yvonne Briden 14-6 down after 10 ends but picking up an amazing 18 shots in the last 8 ends to win 23-15. Sadly though big losses in other games, 21-5(singles), 35-9,29-8,and 21-15 meant that the result of the last game out on the green , even with an El Cid win could not prevent Greenlands taking the title on shots. The official result posted as 10-6 to Greenlands including the shots 158-116. Congratulations Greenlands, Premier 20 Champions 2025. Once again many thanks to all the members at Bonalba. Bacon sandwiches available on arrival and excellent soup and sandwiches (and cakes) after the game all in their fantastic extended facilities. The Northern League v Southern League Champions match due to be played in the afernoon was rained off.Watch this space for a new date soon..