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888 Pocket Rockets bowling stars Not only are the employees at the 888 Group busy in the day, they are also busy with the Gibraltar Ten Pin Bowling Association in their spare time. The bowling team has seen many successes over the seasons — and they continue to show off their achievements. The bowling team is made up from all walks of life here in Gibraltar, not only employees of Cassava Enterprises (a member of 888 Holdings) but it is also open to the wider community playing two to three matches every month here on the Rock. In the 2004/05 season, the 888 ‘Pocket Rockets’ started right at the bottom in the ‘C’ League (or third division) and in their first season managed to get promoted as ‘C’ league champions showing they had talent ready to nourish. Over the last few seasons and in more recent years, the team pushed up into the ‘B’ league, often finishing just below the promoted teams. This season (2011/2012) they have been so successful, they have now been promoted to the A league and currently lie in 5th position after been knocked out in the quarter finals of the cup — a great achievement. At the end of each season their hard work is rewarded with an awards evening to give prizes to the team league and cup winners along with various men’s and women’s individual achievements. Their greatest victory was back in 2005 when the company sponsored the team to take part in a charity competition in Norwich, in the UK. Team member John says “It wasn’t just a fantastic experience, but a great way of meeting new friends.” There is also an annual team cup competition and regular individual qualifying competitions towards international events which the company like to get involved in. The enthusiasm of this team alone is worthy of a mention — what a great way of enjoying a team night out. n Three of the bowling stars (from left to right): John Geddes, Paul Payne and Patrick Simon
GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE • MARCH 2012
The current 888 team members include John Geddes (team captain), Peter McKay, Celia Brennan, Paul Payne, and Patrick Simon.
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