Deputy Graham Guille shows good technique at the Corbet Field. (0599978)

DESPITE their last- place finish at the inaugural Legis bowls tournament at the Corbet Field, Mary Lowe, who was part of the unlucky Deputies team, was still happy with the day.

‘It was a great day and at least we won a prize, even though it was the wooden spoon,’ she said. She also praised the patience of their coach, Deputy Tom Le Pelley. ‘After about the first hour of bowling, he was beginning to see that he had taken on more than he could chew.’ Deputy Lowe also laughed at the suggestion that there was some friendly competition with the media from BBC Guernsey.

‘They wanted to beat us, but we weren’t too concerned with being ahead of them. The main thing was that the event was a great success and everyone had a great day out. I would certainly take part again in the future if asked.’

Designed to introduce newcomers to the sport, the tournament was made up of a unique format in which there were eight teams of invited non-bowlers.