Pedras Panthers - Winter League Champions 2025-2026
History Made for Pedras Panthers!
For the first time in the competition’s 17-year history, the Pedras Panthers are Winter League Champions 2025–2026.
On Monday, 23 March, the Panthers welcomed the Valverde Vipers to their home green under warm sunshine and bright blue skies. In what proved to be a hard-fought and exciting match, Pedras emerged victorious with an impressive 10–4 win.
Supporters were treated to a fantastic exhibition of bowls, showcasing skill, determination, and true team spirit.
Huge congratulations to the team of the day—and to every squad member who contributed throughout the winter league season. This historic win is a testament to your dedication and hard work.
Pedras Lawn Bowls Goes From Strength to Strength!
The Panthers have gone one better than last year—improving on their second-place finish to become Winter League Champions 2025–2026
Meanwhile, the Pirates continue their remarkable rise. After finishing 8th last year, they have surged to an impressive 4th place—a fantastic achievement for a team established just two years ago.
And the success doesn’t stop there…
Pedras players have also claimed both the Men’s and Ladies BA Singles titles, rounding off a truly outstanding season for the club.
Congratulations to all players—your dedication, progress, and team spirit are clearly paying off.
The future is bright for Pedras Lawn Bowls!
L:R Steve Moore, Robbie Hubbard, Russ Malin, Geoff Worrall, Peter Barker, Christine Worrall, Gerry Flynn, Keith Boak & Dawn Malin
TR, L:R Robbie Hubbard, Keith Boak, Peter Barker, Gerry Flynn & Geoff Worrall
BR, L:R Dawn Mailin, Steve Moore, Russ Malin & Christine Worrall
BA LADIES SINGLES CHAMPION 2026
Huge congratulations to Mary Mullane on her fantastic victory in the Bowls Algarve Ladies Singles competition, held at Valverde Bowls Club.
Mary triumphed over Gail Skinner of Alvor Bowls Club.
We at Pedras are incredibly proud to now hold both the Ladies’ and Men’s Singles titles for 2026 — a truly outstanding achievement!
Mary Mullane
L:R Mary Mullane, Alan Campline-Smith, BA
Post competition, Fish & Chip Lunch at The Old Barrel, full details on clubhouse noticeboard
PEDRAS OPEN TRIPLES CHAMPIONS 2026
Open Triples Champions for 2026 are Russ Malin, Steve Moore & Geoff Worrall.
For Photos and further information please go to the Open Triples 2026 Competition Page
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L:R Geoff Worall, Russ Malin, Club Captain: John London & Steve Moore
PEDRAS - The Guide Dog
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Ian West: Fundraiser Extraordinaire
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Pedras Lawn Bowls Club is incredibly proud to introduce Pedras, our very own guide dog puppy!
Born on 10 December 2025, Pedras is a beautiful Golden Retriever x German Shepherd — and we’re sure you’ll agree, he’s an absolute stunner already.
Pedras was named after our club and came into the world thanks to the fantastic fundraising efforts led by Ian West, along with the amazing generosity of our members and visitors. Every event supported, every raffle ticket bought, and every donation made has helped make this possible.
We are so grateful to everyone who played a part in bringing Pedras into our lives. Now the exciting journey begins, and we can’t wait to share updates as he grows, learns, and starts his important training.
Thank you for being part of something truly special.
Donations can still be made via JustGiving under Ian’s Wheely Woof Walkies.
BOWLS ALGARVE OPEN TRIPLES TOURNAMENT
Pedras Lawn Bowls Club had the pleasure of hosting this year’s Bowls Algarve Open Triples Tournament, held over three days from 5–7 January. Sixteen teams took part, bravely competing against all the elements — battling bitter winds on the first two days, followed by rain, drizzle, and even a welcome touch of sunshine on the final day.
The final, contested between members of Alvor Bowls Club and Pedras Lawn Bowls Club, did not disappoint the many spectators who came along to show their support. After 13 ends, Pedras held a narrow 9–8 lead, but Alvor surged ahead with a decisive three shots on the final end to secure an 11–9 victory. It was an outstanding match, with all six players fighting fiercely right to the very end.
Congratulations to Geoff Bailey, Joaquim Cruz, and Angie Peschardt of Alvor Bowls Club on a well-deserved win.
Commiserations to Russ Malin, Steve Moore, and Geoff Worrall of Pedras LBC, who, no doubt, will be back next year to challenge again.
Top L:R Geoff Worrall, Russ Malin, Geoff Bailey & Angie Peschardt
Bottom L:R Steve Moore & Joaquim Cruz
L:R Joaquim Cruz, Angie Peschardt & Geoff Bailey
BOWLS ALGRAVE INTERCLUB AUSSIE PAIRS
Seven Pedras pairs competed in the BA Interclub Open Aussie Pairs at Balaia this week.
Steve Moore and Brian Holt reached the final but finished runners-up to Colin and Suzanne Le Poidevin from Valverde.
Bowls Algarve Men’s Singles Competition
Huge congratulations to Gerry Flynn, of Pedras Lawn Bowls Club, the new Men’s Singles Champion!
On Tuesday, 18th November 2025, at Floresta, Gerry produced a remarkable run to the title. He began by defeating Sumit Kunprom in the quarter-final, 18–3, and then, as the only non-Floresta bowler remaining in the competition, he overcame Jeff Wright in the semi-final, 14–12.
In a thrilling final that went right down to the last wood of the last end, Gerry edged past Paul Sutton with a hard-fought 11–9 victory.
Congratulations, Gerry — a fantastic achievement!
Gerry Flynn, Bowls Algarve, Men's Singles Chamption 2025
L:R Paul Sutton &
Gerry Flynn
L:R Paul Sutton, Sue Jones Marker, Gerry Flynn & Ron Jacklin, Umpire
L:R Alan Camplin Smith,
Chairman of Bowls Algarve &
Gerry Flynn
GREEN FEES
Bowlers who are liable to pay green fees each time they play are requested to do so before starting play. The bar staff will issue a ticket/receipt which must be carried and available for inspection while on the green. Failure to observe this requirement could result in the green fee payable being increased to €100. Bowlers are reminded that any green fee paid entitles the bowler to play throughout the day subject to rink availability.