CAROLINE Taylor was crowned the queen of Welsh bowls after winning the singles at the national Ladies’ Finals Day in Llanelli.
The Berriew bowler stunned final favourite Wendy Price of Llandrindod Wells 21-15 at Llanelli Bowling Club’s Parc Howard to take the coveted prize.
The rivalry between northern and southern Powys was extended to other finals, as the region dominated the end of season showpiece.
Wendy Price teamed up with Betty Morgan in the final of the pairs, with the Llandrindod Wells duo completing a 23-15 win over Berriew’s Hazel Wilson and Kathy Pearce.
Llandrindod Wells and Berriew underlined the quality coming through their respective systems, with bowlers from both making the final of the under 25s.
However it was Llandrindod Wells bowler Jess Williams who had the last laugh with a 15-9 victory over Berriew counterpart Emma Gittins in the final.
Welsh Ladies’ national team manager Hazel Wilson praised the hard work of clubs throughout the region, for the ongoing success of their bowlers.
“There is a great competitive spirit across bowls in this area and it has helped increase standards,” said Wilson.
“At Berriew there is a healthy rivalry with other local clubs and I am sure this has helped.
“It was brilliant to see three of the national finals being contested by bowlers from this region and long may it continue.
“Promoting Mid Wales bowls on a national level is what every club is motivated by and we have the talent coming through to ensure this region of Wales continues to be represented.”