Events week 26th July

Dear members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 26 July.

Firstly, huge congratulations to our Gents’ Senior RMBA ‘A’ team who won their League ‘playoff’ Final against Hillside B.C. over the last two Thursdays. Well done, guys. An excellent achievement.

Tuesday 27 July is an important date for the Club having been founded on that date in 1891. So, this week we will celebrate our 130th ‘birthday’!!! Looking not too bad for it, by the way!!

On Tuesday morning, the first semi-final of the Ladies’ Championship between Pat Reid and Chris Bentley will take place. All the best to both ladies. Please try to get along to the Club to support the players.

On Tuesday afternoon, our North & West Seniors’ teams have league matches with the ‘A’ team at home to Hillside B.C. and the ‘B’ team away to Willowbrae B.C. Good luck, guys.

Then, on Tuesday evening, our Gents’ Top Ten will take on Carrickknowe B.C. away in the second round of this year’s competition. Stick in, boys.

On Thursday evening, the Gents’ EBA Knockout competitions continue with our Triples taking on Currie B.C. at Summerside and the Fours in action against Carrickknowe B.C. at Trinity. All the best, boys.

Also, on Thursday evening, we will be hosting two ties in the EBA Ladies’ Knockouts competitions on the green.

Our Ladies are in action in the Edinburgh Women’s Bowling Association Triples League on Friday afternoon with a game against Sighthill B.C. with one triple at home and one away. All the best, ladies.

Just a wee reminder that the annual Hyland Rigg competition will be held at 2.00pm on Friday 6 August. There is still time to add your name to the list on the Gents’ Senior Noticeboard for those wishing to participate. Then, on Sunday 8 August, the annual Clark Fours for our Ladies will take place. You can still add your name to the list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard if you want to be involved in this competition.

Finally, the annual Cathy Connet competition will be held at 2.00pm on Saturday 21 August. Please add your name to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard if you want to take part in this very enjoyable day.

The Management Committee.

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EBA Teams 21st July

Teams for 21st July attached

EBA Teams 21 July 2021.pdf

Events week 19th July

Dear members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 19 July.

On Tuesday afternoon, our North & West Seniors’ teams play each other in the second ‘local derby’ of the season. Good luck to both teams.

Then, on Tuesday evening, our Gents’ Top Ten will take on Merchiston B.C. at home in the first round of this year’s competition. Stick in, boys.

On Wednesday night, the final EBA Leagues matches take place with the Section 3 team away to Carrickknowe B.C. and the Section 8 team at home to Carrickknowe. All the best, guys.

On Thursday afternoon, our Retired Men’s Bowling Association ‘A’ team will take on Hillside B.C. away in the second leg of the League ‘Playoffs’ final. Good luck, chaps.

Then, on Thursday evening, the Gents’ EBA Knockout competitions kick off with our Singles representative (Scott Mitchell) taking on Craigentinny B.C. at Whitehouse and Grange and our Pairs (Frank Finlayson and Alan Sharp) in action against Northern B.C. at Juniper Green. All the best, boys.

Our Ladies are in action in the Edinburgh Women’s Bowling Association Triples League on Friday afternoon with a game against Maitland B.C. with one triple at home and one away. All the best, ladies.

On Sunday, our EBA Top 5 Singles team will take on Whitehouse & Grange B.C. at home at (provisionally) 2.00pm. Good luck, guys.

Finally, just a wee reminder that the annual Hyland Rigg competition will be held at 2.00pm on Friday 6 August. There is a list on the Gents’ Senior Noticeboard for those wishing to participate. Then, on Sunday 8 August, the annual Clark Fours for our Ladies will take place. Please add your names to the list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard if you want to be involved in this competition.

The Management Committee.

Events 190721.pdf

Teams for 14th July

Teams for 14th July attached

EBA Teams 14 July 2021.pdf

Events week 12th July

Dear members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 12 July.

Firstly, the green will be closed all day on Monday to allow the contractor to apply fertiliser. Please note that there will be no Hat Night on Monday. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Then, on Tuesday afternoon, our North & West Seniors’ teams have league matches with the ‘A’ team at home to Queensberry B.C. and the ‘B’ team away to Blackhall B.C. Good luck, guys.

On Wednesday night, the EBA Leagues matches take place with the Section 3 team away to Gorgie Mills B.C. and the Section 8 team at home to Slateford B.C. All the best, guys.

On Thursday afternoon, our Retired Men’s Bowling Association ‘A’ team will take on Hillside B.C. at home in the first leg of the League ‘Playoffs’ final. Good luck, chaps.

Our Ladies are in action in their first match in the Edinburgh Women’s Bowling Association Triples League on Friday afternoon with a game against Blackhall B.C. with one triple at home and one away. All the best, ladies.

Then, on Friday evening, our Gents have their second round match in the EBA Edinburgh Cup against Craigentinny B.C. with three rinks at home and three away. All the best, guys.

The annual Centenary Trophy competition will be held on the green on Saturday 17 July starting at 2.00pm. The draw for this competition is on the Mixed Noticeboard. We are sure that everyone involved will have a wonderful afternoon.

On Sunday, we have our annual Strawberry Fayre starting at 2.00pm. There will be an ‘informal’ game on the green accompanied with strawberries and ice cream. Please try to get along to the Club and bring your family and friends to support this enjoyable event. Again, we are sure that all those participating will have a great day.

The Edinburgh Bowling Association Mixed Rink competition begins on Sunday evening. Our representatives take on Parkside B.C. at Maitland while we are hosting 4 ties on our green.

Finally, just a wee reminder that the annual Hyland Rigg competition will be held at 2.00pm on Friday 6 August. There is a list on the Gents’ Senior Noticeboard for those wishing to participate. Then, on Sunday 8 August, the annual Clark Fours for our Ladies will take place. Please add your names to the list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard if you want to be involved in this competition.

The Management Committee.

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EBA Cup Team 9th July

Teams for EBA Cup on 9th July attached

EBA Cup 9 July 2021.pdf

EBA Teams 7th July

Teams for 7th July attached.

EBA Teams 7 July 2021.pdf

Events Week 5th July

Dear members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 5 July.

On Monday afternoon, our Ladies kick off their Heather League campaign with a match against Carrickknowe B.C. with one rink at home and one away. All the best, ladies.

Then, on Tuesday afternoon, our North & West Seniors’ teams have league matches with the ‘A’ team away to Trinity B.C. and the ‘B’ team at home to Goldenacre B.C. Good luck, guys.

On Wednesday night, the EBA Leagues matches take place with the Section 3 team at home to Bainfield B.C. and the Section 8 team away to Bainfield. All the best, guys.

On Thursday afternoon, our Retired Men’s Bowling Association league matches continue with the ‘A’ team at home to Mayfield B.C. and the ‘B’ team away to Merchiston B.C. Good luck, chaps.

Then, on Friday evening, our Gents have their first round match in the EBA Edinburgh Cup against Leith B.C. with three rinks at home and three away. All the best, guys.

Finally, just a wee reminder that we have a busy weekend scheduled for the middle of July with the Centenary Trophy competition happening on Saturday 17 July and the annual Strawberry Fayre due to take place on Sunday 18 July. There are lists up in the Clubhouse for those wishing to participate in these events. Please add your names to these lists and come along and support the Club.

The Management Committee.

Events 050721.pdf

EBA Teams 30th June

Teams for 30th June attached.

EBA Teams 30 June 2021.pdf

Events week 28th June

Dear members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday28 June.

Firstly, commiserations to Joe Blair and David Sutherland who unfortunately lost their semi-final of the EBA Australian Pairs last Thursday evening in ‘challenging’ conditions. Hard lines, guys. But well done in getting there in the first place.

On Tuesday afternoon, our North & West Seniors’ teams have league matches with the ‘A’ team away to Willowbrae B.C. and the ‘B’ team at home to Hillside B.C. Good luck, guys.

On Wednesday night, the EBA Leagues matches take place with the Section 3 team away to Maitland B.C. and the Section 8 at home to Maitland. All the best, guys.

On Thursday afternoon, our Retired Men’s Bowling Association league matches continue with the ‘A’ team at home to Merchiston B.C. and the ‘B’ team away to Mayfield B.C. Good luck, chaps. Then, on Thursday evening, the finals of the EBA Set Singles, Australian Pairs and the Fleming Trophy competitions take place at West End B.C.

Finally, on Sunday we have the annual Clark Triples for our Ladies. .

We have a busy weekend scheduled for the middle of July with the Centenary Trophy competition happening on Saturday 17 July and the annual Strawberry Fayre due to take place on Sunday 18 July. There are lists up in the Clubhouse for those wishing to participate in these events. Please add your names to these lists and come along and support the Club.

The Management Committee

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