Llanfair to join coast top flight

LLANFAIRPWLL are set to provide a fascinating additional interest to the local bowls’ scene when they rejoin other premier clubs Beaumaris and Bangor City in the top flight of the North Wales Coast League.

The new season’s action will get underway this Saturday in the four divisions set-up, which comprises 46 teams, spread from west to east.

Promoted Llanfairpwll, captained again by Geraint Booth, will reclaim their place in Division A with enthusiasm after having stormed to the Division B championship last season and promotion along with runners-up Craig-y-Don A.

The Anglesey villagers will open their 2018 campaign of new challenges by visiting Penmaenmawr A.

Beaumaris A, who finished in third position in 2017 – as in 2016 – behind champions Min-y-Don and runnersup Rhos Park A, will start with a visit to Conwy A and will be led again by K Keith Bailey.

Bangor City, with Andy Price reappointed captain, also have an away a assignment against B Blaenau Ffestiniog.

The elite Welsh Counties’ League starts next Tuesday, April 10, with the two local flag-bearers travelling – Beaumaris, with Adam Harris as captain, going to Broughton, and Llanfairpwll, led by Arwel Williams, visiting Rhos Park.

The Anglesey/Bangor a and District League’s Wednesday Division will open next Wednesday, A April 11, when 2017 title kings Beaumaris A engage in a domestic derby with their own B side.