Blog

Events 20th September

Dear members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 20th September.

Congratulations are in order for several members :

1. To Iain Ferrier and Gordon Birnie who won the Senior Gents’ Nominated Pairs Final against George Richardson and Clint Cassidy last Monday.
2. To Scott Mitchell who defeated Jim Mackay in the Final of the Gents’ Two-Bowl last Thursday.
3. To Faye Stevens, Pat Reid and Joan Mitchell who won the Senior Ladies’ Drawn Triples Final against Christine Ritchie, Gladys Christie and Pat Clark also last Thursday.
4. To Sandy Lyon, Peter Anderson and Donald MacKay who beat Stewart Mason, Ian Murdoch and Richard Bryce in the Senior Gents’ Drawn Triples Final last Thursday.

Well done to the winners and commiserations to the losers.

There are another two internal competition Finals to be played this week.  The Ladies’ Sutherland Quaich between Jeni Morrison and Ann Douglas is being played at 1.30pm on Monday 20^th.  At the time of writing, there were no agreed dates/times for the Final of the Murdoch Trophy, between Jim Mackay and Ricky Stevens. We will let you know separately when this is scheduled.

Well, would you believe it? It’s the final week of the season. Doesn’t time fly when you are having fun!! We hope that everyone has enjoyed their bowls this year. In March, we weren’t sure if we would have any ‘competitive’ bowling at all this season!!

On Friday afternoon, the Ladies have their official Closing Day. We are sure that everyone involved will have a very enjoyable afternoon (and evening).

Then, on Saturday afternoon, it is the official Club Closing Day with the Secretary’s team taking on the Treasurer’s. Again, we are certain that all participating will have a wonderful day (and night).

However after discussion with the Green Contractor it has been agreed that play can continue for one further week, if members wish to utilise the green.

The Management Committee

Events 200921.

 

Events Week 6th September

Dear members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 6 September.

Firstly, huge commiserations to George Richardson who lost the Final of the Senior Gents’ EBA Knockout Singles against Mayfield B.C. at Brunstane last Friday afternoon. Hard lines, George. But a wonderful achievement in getting to the Final.

Congratulations are in order for several members :

1. To Pat Calder and Chris Bentley who won the Ladies’ 2-Bowl Pairs defeating Val Mather and Margaret Thomson in the Final last Monday.

2. To Jim MacKay who beat Joe Blair in the Final of the President’s last Wednesday.

3. To Tom Wallace who won the Final of the Vice President’s against Bob Savage also last Wednesday evening.

4. To Joan Mitchell who defeated Theresa Blair in the Final of the Ladies’ Isobel Callaghan Rosebowl on Thursday morning

5. To Pat Reid and Marcia Norton who won the Ladies Nominated Pairs on Sunday, beating Gladys Christie and Chris Bentley.

Well done to the winners and commiserations to the losers.

There are another three internal competition Final scheduled this week. On Monday afternoon, Jimmy Sutherland and Sandy Lyon compete in the Final of the Senior Gents’ Two-Bowl. On Wednesday afternoon The Walker Fours final between Willie Aitken and  George Richardson is played. Then, on Thursday morning, the Senior Ladies’ Championship Final between Chris Bentley and Faye Stevens will take place. All the best to everyone involved. Please try to get along to the Club to support the players in these matches.

On Thursday afternoon, the RMBA Top Ten competition continues with our ‘A’ team involved in the semi-final away to Mayfield B.C. Stick in, chaps.

On Friday afternoon, the annual Senior Gents’ Friendly against Carrickknowe B.C. will take place on the green. We are sure that everyone involved will have a wonderful day.

Then, on Saturday afternoon, the re-arranged Cathy Connet Trophy competition is scheduled. There is still time to add your name to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard if you want to participate in this highly-enjoyable day.

Finally, a wee reminder of a few upcoming internal competitions/matches.

The annual Ladies vs Senior Gents match is scheduled for the afternoon of Wednesday 15 September. There are separate lists on the Ladies’ and Senior Gents’ Noticeboards if you want to be involved in this game.

The annual Hyland Rigg competition for our Senior Gents has been rearranged for the afternoon of Friday 17 September. Please add your name to the new list on the Senior Gents’ Noticeboard if you can participate on this new date.

Then, on Sunday 19 September, we will have the annual ‘RugBowl’ match involving our members and members of Corstorphine Rugby Club. This is invariably a very entertaining and social afternoon. Please add your names to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard if you want to participate in this match.

The Management Committee.

Events 060921.pdf

Events week 30th August

Dear members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 30 August.

Firstly, congratulations are in order for several members :

1. To Dave McGuire and Pat Reid who defeated Joan McBain and Ronnie Clark in the Birnie Mixed Pairs Final last Monday.

2. To Jean Meiklejohn who won the Ladies’ Two-Bowl Final against Theresa Blair last Tuesday.

3. To Ricky Stevens who beat Alex Fisher in the Gents’ Senior Championship Final on Wednesday morning.

4. To Willie Stoddart, Dougie Wilson and George Richardson who won the Gents’ Davis Triples against Ronnie Clark, Mark Hewitt and Clint Cassidy.

5. To Peter Anderson and John Matear who defeated Bob Leslie and Jim MacKay in the Club Pairs Final.

6. To Joe Blair and David McNiven who won the Gents’ Blyth Pairs against Alex Fisher and Jimmy Sutherland.

Well done to the winners and commiserations to the losers.

In addition, congratulations to our Ladies’ Heather League team who won the competition this year. Well done, girls.

There are another three internal competition Finals scheduled this week. On Wednesday evening, the President’s Final between Joe Blair and Jim MacKay will take place as well as the Vice-President’s Final where Bob Savage will take on Tom Wallace. Then, on Thursday morning, the Ladies’ Isobel Callaghan Rosebowl Final between Joan Mitchell and Theresa Blair will take place. All the best to everyone involved. Please try to get along to the Club to support the players in these matches.

On Monday afternoon, our Ladies have their annual Page Two-Bowl Pairs competition. We are sure that everyone involved will have a great afternoon.

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

On Thursday afternoon, the RMBA Knockouts competition continues with our ‘B’ team involved in the semi-final at home to Craigentinny B.C. Stick in, chaps.

On Friday afternoon, the Gents’ EBA Seniors’ Knockouts Finals are scheduled with our Singles representative (George Richardson) taking on Mayfield B.C. at Brunstane. All the best, George. Please try to get along to Brunstane to support George in the Final.

Finally, a wee reminder of a few upcoming internal competitions/matches.

Our Senior Gents have their annual Friendly against Carrickknowe B.C. on Friday 10 September at home. There is a list on the Seniors’ Noticeboard if you want to participate in this highly enjoyable afternoon.

The Cathy Connet Trophy competition has been re-arranged for the afternoon of Saturday 11 September. There is a new list on the Mixed Noticeboard if you are available to play on the revised date.

The annual Ladies vs Senior Gents match is scheduled for the afternoon of Wednesday 15 September. There are separate lists on the Ladies’ and Senior Gents’ Noticeboards if you want to be involved in this game.

The annual Hyland Rigg competition for our Senior Gents has been rearranged for the afternoon of Friday 17 September. Please add your name to the new list on the Senior Gents’ Noticeboard if you can participate on this new date.

Then, on Sunday 19 September, we will have the annual ‘RugBowl’ match involving our members and members of Corstorphine Rugby Club. This is invariably a very entertaining and social afternoon. Please add your names to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard if you want to participate in this match.

The Management Committee.

Events 300821

Events – Week 23rd August

Dear members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 23 August.

Firstly, huge commiserations to Chris Bentley who lost the EBA Ladies’ Knockouts Singles against London Road Foundry B.C. at Northern earlier today. Hard lines, Chris. But an excellent achievement in reaching the Final.

There are two internal competition Finals scheduled this week. On Monday morning, the Birnie Pairs will take place with Dave McGuire and Pat Reid taking on Joan McBain and Ronnie Clark. Then, on Tuesday morning, the Ladies’ Two-Bowl Final between Jean Meiklejohn and Theresa Blair will take place. All the best to everyone involved. Please try to get along to the Club to support the players in these matches.

On Monday afternoon, our Ladies have a Heather League match against Colinton B.C. with one rink at home and one away. Good luck, ladies.

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

On Thursday afternoon, the RMBA Top Ten competition continues with our ‘A’ team in action away to Craigentinny B.C. Stick in, chaps.

On Friday afternoon, the Gents’ EBA Seniors’ Knockouts semi-finals are scheduled with our Singles representative (George Richardson) taking on West End B.C. at Hillside while our Pairs (Jim Connor and Clint Cassidy) will be in action against Maitland B.C. also at Hillside. All the best, guys.

Also on Friday afternoon, the Ladies have an EWBA Triples League match against Goldenacre B.C. with one rink at home and one away. Good luck, ladies.

On Sunday afternoon, the annual Ladies vs Gents match will be held. We are sure that everyone involved will have a great day.

Finally, a wee reminder of a few upcoming internal competitions/matches.

The sheets for the Sutherland Singles Leagues have now been posted on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard, entries are down slightly this year so we have reduced the numbers in each section, hopefully making it easier for everyone involved to complete all their games.

On the afternoon of Monday 30 August, the annual Ladies’ Page Two-Bowl Pairs competition will be held. There is still time to add your name to the list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard if you want to be involved.

Our Senior Gents have their annual Friendly against Carrickknowe B.C. on Friday 10 September at home. There is a list on the Seniors’ Noticeboard if you want to participate in this highly enjoyable afternoon.

Unfortunately the Cathy Connet competition was rained off on Saturday, however we have re-scheduled this for Saturday 11th September, please add your name to the new list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard.

The annual Ladies vs Senior Gents match is scheduled for the afternoon of Wednesday 15 September. There are separate lists on the Ladies’ and Senior Gents’ Noticeboards if you want to be involved in this game.

Then, on Sunday 19 September, we will have the annual ‘RugBowl’ match involving our members and members of Corstorphine Rugby Club. This is invariably a very entertaining and social afternoon. Please add your names to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard if you want to participate in this match.

The Management Committee.

Events 230821.pdf

Events Week 16th August

Dear members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 16 August.

Firstly, huge congratulations to Chris Bentley who earlier today won the Ladies’ Championship Final against Joan Mitchell in a wonderful match which was a credit to both players. Well done, Chris.

On Monday afternoon, our Ladies have a rearranged (again!!) EWBA Triples League match against Carrickknowe B.C. with one rink at home and one away. In addition, we have a Heather League match against Bainfield B.C. with one rink at home and one rink away. All the best, ladies.

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

On Thursday afternoon, the RMBA Knockout competition continues with our ‘B’ team in action at home to Postal B.C. Stick in, chaps.

On Thursday evening, in the EBA Ladies’ Knockouts Semi-Finals, our Singles (Chris Bentley)will take on Maitland B.C. at Sighthill while our Pairs (Faye Stevens and Theresa Blair) will take on Goldenacre B.C. at Brunstane. Good luck, girls.

On Friday afternoon, the Gents’ EBA Seniors’ Knockouts matches continue with our Singles representative (George Richardson) taking on Wardie B.C. at Goldenacre while our Pairs (Jim Connor and Clint Cassidy) will be in action against Tanfield B.C. also at Goldenacre. All the best, guys.

Also on Friday afternoon, the Ladies have an EWBA Triples League match against Bainfield B.C. with one rink at home and one away. Good luck, ladies.

On Saturday afternoon, the annual Cathy Connet competition will be held. We are sure that everyone involved will have a great day.

Finally, a wee reminder of a couple of upcoming internal competitions. The annual Ladies vs Gents game is scheduled for Sunday 29 August. There are lists on both the Ladies’ and Gents’ Noticeboards if you wish to participate. Then, on the afternoon of Monday 30 August, the annual Ladies’ Page Two-Bowl Pairs competition will be held. Please add your name to the list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard if you want to be involved.

The Management Committee.

Events 160821.pdf

Events Week 9th August

Dear members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginningMonday 9 August.

Firstly, congratulations to Jim MacKay who won his first round match in the EBA Tait Trophy (Champion of Champions) last Friday evening at Seafield. Well done, Jim. He will now play the champion of Goldenacre B.C. at Brunstane on Monday evening. And, if successful, will play in the quarter-final at Northern next Friday evening. Stick in, Jim.

On Monday afternoon, our Ladies have a rearranged EWBA Triples League match against Carrickknowe B.C. with one rink at home and one rink away. All the best, ladies.

On Monday evening, we have two Tait Trophy ties rearranged from last Friday on the green.

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

On Thursday afternoon, the RMBA Top Ten competition begins with our ‘A’ team in action at home to Liberton B.C. and the ‘B’ team away to Seafield B.C. Stick in, chaps.

On Thursday evening, in the EBA Ladies’ Knockouts, our Singles will take on Tanfield B.C. at Slateford while our Pairs will take on Portobello B.C. at Goldenacre and the Fours are scheduled to be in action against Tanfield B.C. also at Goldenacre. Good luck, girls.

Last Friday afternoon, the Gents’ EBA Seniors’ Knockouts matches for our Singles, Pairs and Triples were unable to be played because of the weather conditions. These first-round matches will be rearranged for sometime this week but, at the time of writing, new dates/times for these ties have not been agreed. If our teams are successful, then next Friday, our Singles representative will take on either Summerside B.C. or Colinton B.C. at Queensberry while our Pairs will be in action against either London Road Foundry B.C. or Willowbrae B.C. at Maitland and our Triples will take on either Hillside B.C. or Gorgie Mills B.C. also at Maitland. All the best, guys. In addition, we are hosting 4 EBA Seniors’ Knockouts ties on the green on Friday afternoon.

On Saturday afternoon, we are hosting the Edinburgh Top Ten semi-final between Hillside B.C. and Carrickknowe B.C. Please try to get along to the Club to see some of the best bowlers in Edinburgh in action.

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 afternoon. In addition, the annual Ladies vs Gents game is scheduled for Sunday 29 August. There are lists on both the Ladies’ and Gents’ Noticeboards if you wish to participate in this competition. Then, on the afternoon of Monday 30 August, the annual Ladies’ Page Two-Bowl Pairs competition will be held. Please add your name to the list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard if you want to be involved in this competition.

The Management Committee.

Events 090821.pdf

Events Week 2nd August

Dear members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 2 August.

Firstly, huge congratulations to Jim MacKay who beat Scott Mitchell in the Final of the Gents’ Championship on Sunday afternoon. It was a thrilling match and a credit to both players. As a result, Jim will play the Champion of Lutton Place B.C. at Seafield in the first round of the EBA Tait Trophy on Friday evening. All the best, Jim. Please try to get to Seafield to support Jim if you can.

Then, on Thursday morning, the second semi-final of the Ladies’ Championship between Jean Meiklejohn and Joan Mitchell will take place. Good luck to both ladies. Please try to get along to the Club to support the players.

On Monday afternoon, our Ladies have a Heather League match against Blackhall B.C. with one rink at home and one rink away. All the best, ladies.

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

On Thursday afternoon, the RMBA Knockout competition begins with our ‘A’ team in action away to Postal B.C. All the best, chaps.

On Thursday evening, the Gents’ EBA Knockout competitions continue with our Fours in action against Craigentinny B.C. at Seafield. All the best, lads. In addition, we are hosting 4 ties in the Gents’ EBA Knockouts on our green on Thursday evening.

Also, on Thursday evening, in the EBA Ladies’ Knockouts our Singles will take on Carrickknowe B.C. at Willowbrae while the Pairs are in action also against Carrickknowe B.C. at Jessfield. In the same competition, our Triples will take on West End B.C. at Willowbrae and the Fours are scheduled to be in action against Jessfield B.C. at Parkside. Good luck, girls.

On Friday afternoon, the Gents’ Seniors have their annual Hyland Rigg Trophy competition on the green. We are sure that everyone involved will have a wonderful day.

Also on Friday afternoon, the Gents’ EBA Seniors’ Knockouts competitions kick off with our Singles representative taking on Leith B.C. at Currie while our Pairs are in action against Seafield B.C. at Ardmillan. In the same competition, our Triples take on Brunstane B.C. also at Ardmillan and our Fours are in action against Hillside B.C. at Jessfield. All the best, guys.

On Friday evening, we are hosting 4 Tait Trophy ties on our green. Please try to get along to the Club to see some of the best bowlers in Edinburgh in action (if you cannot attend Seafield to support Scott/Jim).

Our Ladies have their annual Clark Fours competition on the green on Sunday afternoon. We are certain that all those participating will have a great day.

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 afternoon.

The Management Committee.

Events 020821.pdf

CBC – Happy Birthday

Its our Birthday today – 130 years and still going strong.  Its always nice to know about the clubs history and anyone who wants to read more, can find details on the history page of the club website, hopefully at least some of you have already done so, but if not have a look at this page.  Club History | Corstorphine Bowling Club

We are always trying to learn more about the early days and thanks to some hard work by Angus McGarry and some detective work we have just discovered some more information on our President in 1921  J (Jimmy) H Hunter.  In 1957 he donated a bench to the club, reason unknown.  Angus has recently restored the bench to its former glory and it is now sitting proudly alongside the green with the  plaque he discovered which can once again be read.

We have subsequently established that J H Hunter was the father of  H (Harry) A Hunter, President in 1972 and (as far as we know today) therefore the first son to follow their father as Club President.  Something we had previously attributed to the Davis family.  G Davis in 1958 and G F Davis in 1973.

Strange it should be in consecutive years as the next time it happened, it again occurred consecutively.

Ian Sutherland 1980 & David Sutherland 2006

George Blair 1998 & Joe Blair 2007

Here’s to the next 130 years!!

The Management Committee

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.

Events 260721.pdf

EBA Teams 21st July

Teams for 21st July attached

EBA Teams 21 July 2021.pdf