EBL Indoors Team – 18th Jan & 1st Feb
Team selected for the above dates attached.
AGM Date set for 13th FEb 2019
Corstorphine Bowling Club
AGM
Wednesday 13th February 2019 -7pm
You are reminded that, unless written notice is received prior to the AGM, it is assumed that you intend to continue membership and will be liable for the annual subscription and any other expenses set by Members at the AGM. (Constitution para 8.1)
Members wishing to change category of membership should, therefore, intimate their intention to the Secretary as soon as possible and prior to the AGM.
Any proposals to amend or alter the Constitution (at the AGM) should be notified to the Secretary not later than 8 January 2019. (Constitution para 13.1)
OFFICIAL NOTICE AND AGENDA WILL BE SENT OUT PRIOR TO AGM.
EBL Indoor Competition
Teams selected for first 2 games of this new competition attached.
Bar closed on Wednesday’s in future
For some time there have been warnings to members that usage of the Bar on Wednesday Evenings over the winter was not sufficient to justify asking the volunteers to keep it open. Following a very poor turnout for the recent Hibs v Hearts match, which was expected to see a reasonable attendance, the committee has decided, reluctantly, that with immediate effect (Wednesday 7th November) the Bar will no longer be open on Wednesday’s. All other regular Winter opening will continue.
Members will still be able to attend the club, if required and make use of the Honesty Bar which will continue to be stocked. Requests for opening on specific Wednesdays in future, will be considered and treated on their merits and depend on numbers attending.
Management Committee
Events – Week 22
Dear Members,
Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 17 September.
Well, folks. Would you believe it? – the last week of the season!! Doesn’t time fly when you are enjoying yourself!!
Firstly, we congratulate the Ladies’ Water of Leith team in winning their League – for the third time in four years. Excellent, girls. Well done.
Also, we pass on our congratulations to the following players who won the internal Finals played last week :
Chris Bentley who won the Ladies’ Two-Bowl
Bernie Callaghan who won the Seniors’ Handicap
Mark Hewitt who won the Gents’ President’s competition
Jim MacKay and Bill Cumming for the Seniors’ Nominated Pairs
Angus McGarry, Donald McLaren and Brian Howe who won the Seniors’ Triples
Bernie Callaghan who won the Seniors’ Two-Bowl
Ronnie Clark, Clint Cassidy and Mark Hewitt for the Gents’ Davis Triples
Ronnie Clark and Jimmy Sutherland who won the Gents’ Blyth Pairs
Ally Gibson who won the Gents’ Vice-President’s competition and
Clint Cassidy who won the Gents’ Two-Bowl
Events – Week 21
Dear Members,
Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 10 September.
Congratulations to Frank Finlayson, John Donoghue and John Duncan who won the Sanderson Invitation Triples on the green last Sunday afternoon.
Also, we pass on our congratulations to the following players who won the internal Finals played last week :
Chris Bentley for the Ladies’ President’s competition
Bobby Sinclair and Joan McBain for the Ladies’ Nominated Pairs
There are several more internal Finals arranged this week. They are :
Theresa Blair against Chris Bentley in the Ladies’ Two-Bowl on Monday 10 September at 11.00am
Alex Johnston taking on Bernie Callaghan in the Senior Handicap on Tuesday 11 September at 3.30pm
Mark Hewitt against Brian Henaghen in the Gents’ President’s at 5.00pm on Tuesday 11 September
Jim MacKay and Bill Cumming against Ronnie Clark and Richard Bryce in the Senior Nominated Pairs at 2.00pm on Wednesday 12 September
Angus McGarry, Donald McLaren and Brian Howe taking on George Fortune, Sandy MacKay and Bernie Callaghan in the Senior Triples on Wednesday 12 September at 4.00pm
Iain Ferrier against Bernie Callaghan in the Senior Two-Bowl on Thursday 13 September at 2.00pm
Ronnie Clark, Clint Cassidy and Mark Hewitt against Iain Ferrier, Sandy Macniven and Gordon Birnie in the Gents’ Davis Triples on Friday 14 September at 5.00pm
Clint Cassidy and Mark Hewitt taking on Ronnie Clark and Jimmy Sutherland in the Gents’ Blyth Pairs at 10.00am on Saturday 15 September
Ally Gibson against Sandy Ritchie in the Gents’ Vice-President’s competition at 2.00pm on Sunday 16 September
Also at 2.00pm on Sunday 16 September, Clint Cassidy taking on Gordon Munro in the Gents’ Two-Bowl
Please try to get along to the Club to support all of these players in these matches if you can.
Finally, the President’s Select will take on a team of Past Presidents/Captains at 2.00pm on Saturday 15 September. There is still time to add your name to the list of participants on the ‘Mixed’ Notice-board if you are available to play.
The Management Committee.
Events – Week 20
Dear Members,
Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 3 September.
Firstly, we congratulate the following players who won the internal Finals played recently :
Jean Meiklejohn who won the Ladies’ Isobel Callaghan Rosebowl
Joan Mitchell who won the Ladies’ Sutherland Quaich
Ellen Hay and Jean Meiklejohn who won the Ladies’ Page Two-Bowl Pairs
This week, the Final of the Ladies’ President’s competition between Chris Bentley and Gladys Christie is scheduled for Monday 3 September at 11.00am. The Final of the Ladies’ Nominated Pairs involving Margaret Sackville and Theresa Blair against Bobby Sinclair and Joan McBain will take place at 2.00pm also on Monday 3 September. All the best to everyone competing.
Please note that the Ladies’ Friendly against Blackhall B.C. has been rescheduled from Tuesday 4 September to Tuesday 11 September at 2.00pm. As a consequence, there will be no Hat Day on either Tuesday 4 September or Tuesday 11 September.
Our RMBA team was successful in their Knockout match against Willowbrae B.C. last Thursday and now take on Brunstane B.C. away in the semi-final on Thursday 6 September at 1.30pm. All the best, boys.
Our Seniors have their annual Friendly at home to Carrickknowe on Friday 7 September at 2.00pm. This is always a very enjoyable afternoon.
Events -Week 19
Dear Members,
Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 27 August.
Firstly, we congratulate Jimmy Sutherland, Andrew Aitken, Mark Hewitt and Clint Cassidy who won the Gents’ Walker Fours last Wednesday night defeating Sandy Powell, Mike Sackville, Paul Allan and Brian Howe. Well done, guys.
There are two internal Finals scheduled for this coming week viz.
The Ladies’ Isobel Callaghan Rosebowl between Chris Bentley and Jean Meiklejohn at 2.00om on Thursday 30 August and
Mohindra Dhall and Jim Connor against Faye Stevens and Clint Cassidy in the Club Pairs at 6.00pm on Friday 31 August.
Please try to get along to support the players if you can. Best of luck to all involved.
The annual Ladies’ Page Two-Bowl Pairs competition will be held on the green on Monday 27 August at 1.30pm for 2.00pm. We are sure everyone will have a very enjoyable afternoon.
There will be another Mixed Hat Night held on Saturday 1 September at 6.30pm. Please bring friends and family along to support and enjoy this evening.
The annual Sanderson Invitation Triples will take place on the green on Sunday 2 September. Please check the ‘Mixed’ Notice-board for the sections and start-times if you are involved in this competition.
Finally, a wee ‘heads-up’ for some forthcoming matches on the green.
There will be a match involving members of the Bowling Club and members of Corstorphine Rugby Club in memory of Alister Paterson, Dougie Dewar and Harry West at 12.30pm on Sunday 9 September. There is a list on the ‘Mixed’ Notice-board for those members (both male and female) who wish to play.
The annual Ladies vs Seniors game will take place at 2.00pm on Wednesday 19 September. There are separate lists on the Ladies’ and Seniors’ Notice-boards for those who wish to be involved.
We are having another President’s Select vs Past Presidents/Captains match on Saturday 15 September at 2.00pm. There is a list for players on the ‘Mixed’ Notice-board.
The Management Committee.
Events – Week 18
Dear Members,
Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 20 August.
Firstly. congratulations to Faye Stevens and Evelyn Lowe who beat Bobby Sinclair and Gladys Christie in the Final of the Ladies’ Drawn Pairs last Friday morning. Well done, ladies.
Our Ladies’ Fours (Faye Stevens, Laura MacKay, Ellen Hay and Joan Mitchell) will continue their EWBA campaign on Monday afternoon with a quarter-final match at Brunstane and, if successful, will compete in the semi-final on Wednesday at Willowbrae and the final on Friday at Bainfield. All the best, girls.
The Final of the Gents’ Walker Fours between Brian Howe’s rink and Clint Cassidy’s rink will be held on the green on Wednesday 22 August at 6.00pm. All the best, guys.
The Ladies vs Gents match will take place at 6.30pm on Thursday 23 August. We are sure everyone will have a very enjoyable evening.
Finally, a wee reminder of some upcoming events on the green.
Events -Week 17
Dear Members,
Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 13 August.
Firstly, there are a few congratulations in order after events last week. Our Gents’ EBL Third Team have won Division 1 of their league. Well done, guys. In addition, our Gents’ EBL Second XVI were runners-up in their league and have been promoted to Division 1 for next season. Good stuff, boys. And last, but certainly not least, our Ladies’ Fours (Pat Reid, Joan McBain, Gladys Christie and Theresa Blair) won the Final of the Water of Leith Championships beating Juniper Green in a great match. Excellent, girls.
Bernie Callaghan won in the first round of the Tait Trophy in a VERY close encounter with Colinton B.C. last Friday at Sighthill and will now play Kevin Boyd (the Champion of Parkside B.C.) on Monday evening at 6.30pm at Currie. If successful, Bernie will then compete in the Quarter-Final at Craigentinny on Friday evening with (hopefully) the Semi-Final and Final on Sunday morning and afternoon at Parkside. All the best, Bernie.
Our Ladies kick off their EWBA Championships campaigns this week with all four disciplines in action on Monday afternoon and, if successful, will be back in action on Wednesday afternoon for the second rounds. All the best, girls.
In addition, the annual Cathy Connet Trophy competition will happen on Saturday 18 August at 2.00pm. There is still time to add your name to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Notice-board for this match and we’re sure a good time will be had by all.
The Draw for the Murdoch has now been made and will be on the Gents Notice-board shortly. The Singles Leagues are now on the Mixed Notice-board, please check your opponents and commence playing ASAP.