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Events Week 17 – 14th August

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 14 August.

Firstly, congratulations to our Gents’ Third Team who won Division 1 of their EBA League for the second year in succession. Well done, guys.

Our Ladies begin their campaigns in the EWBA Championship games on Monday afternoon at 2.00pm. The Pairs (Jean Meiklejohn and Chris Bentley) will take on Dudley B.C. at Seafield and the Triples (Beryl Sutherland, Gladys Christie and Joan Mitchell) are in action against Carrickknowe B.C. at Liberton. Then, on Wednesday afternoon, our Singles representative (Theresa Blair) will play against Whitehouse & Grange B.C. at Juniper Green and our Fours (Val Mather, Jane Mitchell, Pat Clark and Evelyn Lowe) will take on Seafield B.C. at Whitehouse & Grange. If our Pairs and Triples are successful on Monday afternoon, then they will be in action at Leith and Balerno respectively on Wednesday afternoon at 2.00pm. Good luck, ladies.

In addition, we are hosting four ties (2 Singles and 2 Triples) in these EWBA Championships on Monday afternoon.

Our Gents have their annual Friendly at home to Blackhall B.C. on Wednesday at 6.15pm. We are sure everyone involved will have a great evening.

On Thursday evening, our Ladies’ representatives have semi-final games in the EBA Knockouts competitions. The Singles (Chris Bentley) will take on Tanfield B.C. at Sighthill and the Triples (Faye Stevens, Pat Reid and Theresa Blair) will play Sighthill B.C. at Dean. Both of these ties start at 6.30pm. All the best, girls.

If the Ladies are successful on Thursday evening, then they will play in the Finals at Whitehouse and Grange B.C. on Sunday at 2.00pm. Chis will take on either Goldenacre B.C. or Coltbridge B.C. while the Triples will be in action against either Tanfield B.C. or Summerside B.C.

On Saturday 19 August, we have the annual competition for the Cathy Connet Trophy at 2.00pm on the green. There is still a little time to add your name to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard if you wish to participate in this very enjoyable afternoon.

Finally, a wee heads-up for some upcoming events :

1. We are holding the annual Sanderson Invitation Triples on the green on Saturday 26 August. There is a list for names of participants in this competition on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard.

2. The eagerly-awaited Ladies versus Gents match is scheduled for Sunday 27 August at 2.00pm. There are lists on both the Ladies’ and Gents’ Noticeboards for those members wishing to play.

3. The annual Ladies’ Page Two-Bowl Pairs will be held on Monday 28 August starting at 1.30pm. There is a list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard for those ladies who would like to participate in this competition.

4. The Senior Ladies’ Triples competition will be held on Saturday 2 September (start time to be announced and will depend on number of entries). There is a list on the Senior Ladies’ Noticeboard for those who wish to take part in this.

5. On Wednesday 13 September, the annual Ladies v Senior Gents for the Carruth Trophy is scheduled at 2.00pm. There are lists on both the Ladies’ and Senior Gents’ Noticeboards for those members wanting to play.

6. On Friday 15 September, our Senior Gents have their annual Friendly at home to Carrick Knowe B.C. There is a list on the Seniors’ Noticeboard if you are able to play in this hugely enjoyable afternoon.

7. The annual RugBowl Trophy competition between ourselves and Corstorphine Rugby Club will be held on the green at 2.00pm on Sunday 17 September. Please add your name to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard if you wish to participate.

The Management Committee

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Events Week 16 – 7th August

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 7 August.

Firstly, congratulations to Theresa Blair who beat Jean Meiklejohn in a very good Ladies’ Championship Final last Saturday. The match was a credit to both players. Well done, Theresa and commiserations, Jean.

On Monday afternoon, we are hosting the EWBA Top Ten final between Braid B.C. and Colinton B.C. at 2.00pm. Please try to get along to the Club to see some of the best lady bowlers in Edinburgh in action.

We are hosting the Ladies’ Water of Leith Championships semi-finals on Wednesday afternoon at 2.00pm. We have 6 ties on the green. Our Singles representative (Faye Stevens) will be taking on Carrickknowe B.C., the Pairs (Pat Clark and Evelyn Lowe) will be in action against Currie B.C. and the Triples (Theresa Blair, Pat Reid and Joan Mitchell) will also have a match against Currie B.C. All the best, ladies.

On Thursday evening our Ladies’ representatives have games in the EBA Knockouts competitions. Chris Bentley, our representative in the Singles, will take on Seafield B.C. at Craigentinny and our Triples (Faye Stevens, Pat Reid and Theresa Blair) will be in action against Goldenacre B.C. at Summerside. Both of these ties start at 6.45pm. Good luck, girls.

Our Gents’ Singles (Stuart Campbell) has a game against Colinton B.C. at Sighthill in the EBA Knockouts on Thursday evening at 6.45pm. Stick in, Stuart.

On Friday afternoon, our remaining representatives in the Senior Gents’ EBA Knockouts continue their campaign. The Pairs (Bernie Callaghan and David Sutherland) have a match against Tanfield B.C. at West End at 2.00pm. All the best, guys.

The annual Hyland Rigg Trophy competition for Senior Gents will be held on Friday 11 August at 2.00pm. We are sure that everyone involved will have a very enjoyable afternoon.

Both Gents’ Championship semi-finals are scheduled for 6.30pm on Friday 11 August. These games involve David Sutherland against Andy Lomax and Stuart Campbell against Clint Cassidy. Please try to get along to the Club to support all 4 players in these matches.

On Sunday 13 August, our Ladies have their annual Clark Fours on the green at 1.30pm. We are sure that everyone involved will have a great afternoon.

Also on Sunday, our EBA Mixed Rink (Faye Stevens, Chris Bentley, Ricky Stevens and Bill Cumming) will have their semi-final game against Tanfield B.C. at Queensberry at 6.30pm. Good luck, guys.

Finally, a wee heads-up for some upcoming events :

1. The Gents will have their annual Friendly at home to Blackhall B.C. on Wednesday 16 August at 6.15pm. There is a list on the Gents’ Noticeboard for those gents wishing to play in this match.

2. The annual Cathy Connet Trophy competition will be held on the green on Saturday 19 August starting at 2.00pm. There is a list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard for those members who wish to take part in this very enjoyable afternoon.

3. We are holding the annual Sanderson Invitation Triples on the green on Saturday 26 August. There is a list for names of participants in this competition on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard.

4. The eagerly-awaited Ladies versus Gents match is scheduled for Sunday 27 August at 2.00pm. There will be lists on both the Ladies’ and Gents’ Noticeboards for those members wishing to play.

5. The annual Ladies’ Page Two-Bowl Pairs will be held on Monday 28 August starting at 2.00pm. There is a list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard for those ladies who would like to participate in this competition.

6. In a wee change of approach, we are holding the Senior Ladies’ Triples competition on Saturday 2 September (start times to be announced). There is a list for names of participants in this competition on the Senior Ladies’ Noticeboard.

The Management Committee

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Events Week 15 – 31st July

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 31 July.

Firstly, huge congratulations to Faye Stevens, Chris Bentley and Stuart Campbell who did themselves and the Club proud this week at Ayr in the National Championships. Unfortunately, Faye and Chris lost in their respective first-round matches (Chris to Emma Mitchell from Gilmerton who finished the week as Scottish Champion) but both performed very well and did brilliantly in getting there. Stuart won his first-round match in a thrilling encounter with his opponent from Sanquhar B.C. and then very unluckily lost in the second round 21-20. Well done, guys. You are a credit to yourselves and the Club.

This year’s Ladies’ Championship Final between Theresa Blair and Jean Meiklejohn will be held on Saturday 5 August at 2.00pm. Please try to get along to the Club to support both ladies in this very important match. All the best, ladies.

Please note that all EBA League matches start at 6.30pm for the next two weeks.

On Thursday afternoon, our North & West Senior Triples (David McGuire, Ronnie Clark and Brian Howe) take on Tanfield B.C. at Tanfield in the semi-final of their Knockout competition at 2.00pm. Good luck, guys.

On Thursday evening, our Ladies’ representatives have games in the EBA Knockouts competitions. The Singles (Chris Bentley) will take on Currie B.C. at Mayfield; the Triples (Vicky Page, Val Mather and Theresa Blair) have a match against Dean B.C. at Goldenacre and the Fours (Sara Murray, Ronnie McLaren, Evelyn Lowe and Pat Clark) will play Goldenacre B.C. at Carrickknowe. All of these ties start at 6.45pm. All the best, girls. In addition, we are hosting 4 ties in the Ladies’ EBA Knockouts on Thursday evening.

Our remaining Gents’ representative (Stuart Campbell) has a match in the EBA Knockout Singles against Goldenacre B.C. at Craigentinny on Thursday evening too at 6.45pm. Stick in, Stuart.

Then, on Friday afternoon, our representatives in the Senior Gents’ EBA Knockouts begin their campaigns. Our Singles (Jim Connor) will take on Postal B.C. at Pilrig; the Pairs (Bernie Callaghan and David Sutherland) have a match against Portobello B.C. at London Road Foundry and the Fours (Kenny Orr, George Richardson, Donald MacKay and Scott Jackson) are in action against Northern B.C. at Seafield. All of these games start at 2.00pm. All the best, guys.

On Sunday 6 August, our annual Invitation Pairs will be held. Please check the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard for your start time if you are involved in this very enjoyable competition.

Finally, a wee heads-up for some upcoming events :

1. Our Senior Gents have their annual Hyland Rigg Trophy competition on Friday 11 August at 2.00pm. There is still time to add your name to the list on the Senior Gents’ Noticeboard if you wish to play in this very enjoyable afternoon.

2. Our Ladies have their annual Clark Fours competition on the green on Sunday 13 August starting at 1.30pm. There is a list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard if you wish to participate in this event.

3. The Gents will have their annual Friendly at home to Blackhall B.C. on Wednesday 16 August at 6.15pm. There is a list on the Gents’ Noticeboard for those wishing to play in this match. We are looking for 20 players and currently have only 11 names on the list.

4. The annual Cathy Connet Trophy competition will be held on the green on Saturday 19 August starting at 2.00pm. There is a list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard for those members who wish to take part in this very enjoyable afternoon.

5. The annual Sanderson Invitation Triples is scheduled to take place on Saturday 26 August (start time to be announced). Please add your name and the names of your guest(s) to the list on the Mixed Noticeboard if you would like to be involved in this competition.

6. The eagerly-awaited Ladies versus Gents match is scheduled for Sunday 27 August at 2.00pm. There will be lists on both the Ladies’ and Gents’ Noticeboards for those members wishing to play.

7. The annual Ladies’ Page Two-Bowl Pairs will be held on Monday 28 August starting at 1.30pm. There is a list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard for those ladies who would like to participate in this competition.

The Management Committee

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Events week 14 – 24th July

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 24 July.

The National Championships are being held at Ayr, Northfield this week.

As we are sure you are aware, we have 3 representatives competing in these Championships this week. This is a great honour for the Club and for the players involved.

Faye Stevens, playing in the Senior Ladies’ Singles, has her first round game today (Sunday 23 July) at 5.00pm and, hopefully, will have potentially two games on Monday and, if successful, two further games on Tuesday. All the best, Faye.

Chris Bentley will compete in the Ladies’ Singles and has her first round game on Tuesday 25 July at 11.30am against Gilmerton B.C. If successful, Chris will play one further game each day through to the Final on Saturday afternoon. Good luck, Chris.

Stuart Campbell, our representative in the Gents’ Singles, will also have his first round match at 11.30am on Tuesday 25 July against Sanquhar B.C. If he wins that game, then Stuart will also potentially have a further match each day until the Final on Saturday 29 July. Stick in, Stuart.

We have our annual ‘Mixed’ Friendly against the Centurion B.C. on Thursday 27 July at 6.30pm on the green. We are sure everyone involved will have a great evening.

Please note that the green will be closed all day on Friday 28 July for fertilisation.

Finally, a wee heads-up for some upcoming events in August :

1. The Ladies’ Championship Final between Theresa Blair and Jean Meiklejohn will be held on Saturday 5 August at 2.00pm. Please try to get along to the Club to support Theresa and Jean in this very important match.

2. The Club has its annual Invitation Pairs competition on Sunday 6 August. There is a list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard for those members (and their partners from other Clubs) who wish to play in this event. Please note that there will be an entry fee of £10 per pair for this competition.

3. Our Senior Gents have their annual Hyland Rigg competition on Friday 11 August starting at 2.00pm. There is still time to add your name to the list on the Senior Gents’ Noticeboard if you wish to participate.

4. Our Ladies have their annual Clark Fours competition on the green on Sunday 13 August starting at 1.30pm. There is a list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard if you wish to participate in this event.

5. The Gents will have their annual Friendly at home to Blackhall B.C. on Wednesday 16 August at 6.15pm. There is a list on the Gents’ Noticeboard for those gents wishing to play in this match.

6. The annual Cathy Connet Trophy competition will be held on Saturday 19 August at 2.00pm. There is a list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard for those members who wish to participate.

7. The annual Sanderson Invitation Triples is scheduled for Saturday 26 August with a start time to be determined depending on numbers involved. There is a list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard for those members and their guest(s) who would like to be involved.

8. The annual Ladies vs Gents match will be held on Sunday 27 August at 2.00pm. There are lists on both the Ladies’ and Gents’ Noticeboards for those who would like to play in this very enjoyable afternoon.

9. Finally, the annual Ladies’ Page Two-Bowl Pairs is scheduled for Monday 28 August at 1.30pm. Please add your name to the list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard if you wish to participate in this competition.

The Management Committee

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Events week 13 – 17th July

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 17 July.

The National Championships will begin at Ayr, Northfield on Sunday 23 July.

Our representative in the Senior Ladies’ Singles (Faye Stevens) will take on Bankfoot B.C. on Sunday at 5.00pm. If successful, Faye will have potentially another two matches on Monday 24 July and another two on the Tuesday. All the best, Faye.

Chris Bentley, our representative in the Ladies’ Singles, has her first match against Gilmerton B.C. on Tuesday 25 July at 11.30am. If successful, Chris will potentially play games on each day thereafter through to the Final on Saturday 29 July. Good luck, Chris.

Our representative in the Gents’ Singles, Stuart Campbell, will also be in action on Tuesday 25 July at 11.30am against Sanquhar B.C. If successful, Stuart will potentially play each day through to the Final on Saturday 29 July. Stick in, Stuart.

Our Senior Gents’ North & West Pairs (Les Brown and Alex Fisher) have a match away to Trinity B.C. in the semi-final of their competition on Monday 17 July at 1.45pm. Good luck, guys.

After a good win over Currie B.C. last Tuesday, our Gents’ Top Ten will take on Colinton B.C. away on Tuesday 18 July at 6.30pm. All the best, guys.

Our Ladies kick off their EBA Knockout campaigns on Thursday evening with the Singles (Chris Bentley) taking on Merchiston B.C. at Hillside at 6.45pm. Good luck, Chris.

Our Gents’ representatives also continue their EBA Knockout campaigns on Thursday evening. The Singles (Stuart Campbell) will take on Currie B.C. at Trinity, the Pairs (Keith Bennett and Dougie Wilson) compete against Summerside B.C. at West End, the Triples (Joe Blair, Bernie Callaghan and David McNiven) will be in action against Summerside B.C. at Postal and the Fours (John MacPhail, John Matear, Bill Cumming and Gordon Birnie) have a match against Leith B.C. also at Postal. All of these ties start at 6.45pm. All the best, guys.

Our Senior Gents’ Triples (Bobby Brown, Tony McBride and Tom Mitchell) will compete against Tanfield B.C. at Ardmillan at 2.00pm on Friday 21 July in the EBA Knockouts. Stick in, guys. At the same time, we are hosting two Senior Gents’ EBA Knockout ties on the green.

Finally, a wee heads-up for some upcoming events :

1. The annual Friendly against Centurion B.C. is scheduled on the green for 6.30pm on Thursday 27 July. There is still time to add your name to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard for this match. We are looking for 3 mixed rinks and currently only have 9 names on the list.

2. The Club has its annual Invitation Pairs competition on Sunday 6 August. There is a list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard for those members (and their partners from other Clubs) who wish to play in this event. Please note that there will be an entry fee of £10 per pair for this competition.

3. We are hosting the Ladies’ Top Ten Final at CBC on Monday 7 August at 2.00pm. Please try to get along to the Club to see some very good lady bowlers in action.

4. Our Senior Gents have their annual Hyland Rigg competition on Friday 11 August starting at 2.00pm. There is still time to add your name to the list on the Senior Gents’ Noticeboard if you wish to participate.

5. Our Ladies have their annual Clark Fours competition on the green on Sunday 13 August starting at 1.30pm. There is a list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard if you wish to participate in this event.

6. The Gents will have their annual Friendly at home to Blackhall B.C. on Wednesday 16 August at 6.15pm. There is a list on the Gents’ Noticeboard for those gents wishing to play in this match.

The Management Committee

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Events Week 12 – 10th July

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 10 July.

Firstly, congratulations to our Ladies (Pat Calder, Irene Beavis, Joan McBain and Evelyn Lowe) who won the East of Scotland B.A. Olive Smith Charity Fours earlier in the season. Well done, girls.

The Ladies have their annual Friendly match away to Kilmarnock B.C. on Tuesday 11 July at 2.00pm. We are sure that everyone involved will have a great afternoon.

Our Gents take on Currie B.C. at home in the second round of the Top Ten competition on Tuesday 11 July at 6.30pm. All the best, guys.

The Gents’ EBA Knockouts begin on Thursday 13 July with our Triples (Joe Blair, Bernie Callaghan and David McNiven) taking on Whitehouse & Grange B.C. at Liberton at 6.45pm. Good luck, boys. In addition, we are hosting 4 Knockout ties on our green at 6.45pm.

Our Gents take on Parkside B.C. in the quarter-finals of the EBA Edinburgh Cup away on Friday 14 July at 6.45pm. All the best, guys.

The annual Centenary Trophy is scheduled for Saturday 15 July at 2.00pm. The draw for this competition will be posted on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard later in the week. Please check the board if you are participating in this very enjoyable afternoon.

The annual Strawberry Fayre will take place on the green and in the Clubhouse on Sunday 16 July at 2.00pm. This is an opportunity to bring family and friends along to the Club for a wee game of bowls and some strawberries and ice-cream. Please try to support this event if you can.

Our representatives in the EBA Mixed Rink competition (Faye Stevens, Chris Bentley, Ricky Stevens and Bill Cumming) are in action in their quarter-final match against Braid B.C. at Tanfield on Sunday 16 July at 6.30pm. All the best, guys and gals.

Finally, a wee ‘heads-up’ about upcoming events :

1. The National Finals at Ayr, Northfield will begin on Sunday 23 July. We have 3 representatives involved viz. Faye Stevens in the Senior Ladies’ Singles, Chris Bentley in the Ladies’ Singles and Stuart Campbell in the Gents’ Singles. We will provide details of their matches once we have received the draws. Please try to get to Ayr to support the players if you can.
2. We have our annual ‘mixed’ Friendly against Centurion B.C. on Thursday 27 July on the green at 6.30pm. We are looking for 3 mixed rinks for this game. Please add your name to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard if you are available to play in this game.
3. We will be hosting the annual Invitation Pairs competition on the green on Sunday 6 August. Please add your name (and that of your ‘external’ partner) to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard if you wish to participate in this very enjoyable day.
4. We are hosting the EWBA Ladies’ Top Ten Final on the green on Monday 7 August at 2.00pm. Although we are not directly involved in the Final this year, please try to get along to the Club to see some great lady bowlers in action.
5. Our Senior Gents’ will hold the annual Hyland Rigg competition on Friday 11 August at 2.00pm. There is still time to add your name to the list on the Senior Gents’ Noticeboard if you can play in this event.
6. The annual Ladies’ Clark Fours competition is scheduled to be held on Sunday 13 August at 1.30pm. There is a list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard if you wish to participate.
7. Finally, the annual Gents’ Friendly against Blackhall B.C. will take place on the green at 6.15pm on Wednesday 16 August. There is a list on the Gents’ Noticeboard for those guys who wish to play in this very enjoyable evening.

The Management Committee

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Events Week 11 – 3rd July

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 3 July.

Our Gents’ Top Ten will take on West End B.C. at home on Tuesday evening at 6.30pm. All the best, guys.

Then, on Friday 7 July, our Gents will be in action away to Northern B.C. in the first round of the EBA Edinburgh Cup at 6.45pm. Stick in, boys.

On Saturday, the annual Open Singles (aka Bowls & Barbeque) will take place on the green starting at 10.00am. This is always a great competition y and we are sure everyone involved will have a fun day.

Then, on Sunday afternoon, the Ladies have their annual Clark Triples competition at 1.30pm. We are sure that everyone involved will have a wonderful afternoon.

Finally, a wee reminder of a few upcoming events :

1. The annual Centenary Trophy will be held at 2.00pm on Saturday 15 July. There is still time to add your name to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard if you wish to participate.

2. The Strawberry Fayre is scheduled for 2.00pm on Sunday 16 July. This is an opportunity to get family and friends involved in a wee game of bowls accompanied by some strawberries and ice-cream. Please add your name to the list in the main hall in the Clubhouse if you want to attend.

3. The annual Friendly with Centurion B.C. will take place on the green at 6.30pm on Thursday 27 July. We are looking for 3 mixed rinks for this match. Please add your name to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard if you wish to participate.

4. The annual Invitation Pairs is scheduled on the green on Sunday 6 August (start times to be confirmed). There is a list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard for those wishing to take part. Please note that the Pair must consist of a CBC member and a guest from outwith the Club.

The Management Committee

Events Week 10 – 26th June

Dear Members,

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

Firstly, congratulations to our Ladies’ Four (Evelyn Lowe, Ronnie McLaren, Marcia Norton and Joan Mitchell) who won the East of Scotland District Final last Tuesday at Juniper Green. They will now compete in the next stage of the competition against winners from other areas. Well done, ladies.

Our ladies compete in the EWBA Top Ten first round away to Willowbrae B.C. on Monday afternoon at 2.00pm. All the best, girls.

The first rounds of the North & West Knockouts take place this week. On Monday afternoon, our Pairs (Les Brown and Alex Fisher) take on Tanfield B.C. at home starting at 1.45pm. Then on Friday afternoon, our Triples (David McGuire, Ronnie Clark and Brian Howe) will be in action at Dean B.C. while our Fours (Angus McGarry, John Cowe, Alan Mather Snr and Ian Murdoch) will be at home to Goldenacre B.C. Both of these matches start at 1.45pm. All the best, guys.

On Sunday 2 July, the annual Millar Cup competition for Mixed Pairs will be held on the green at 2.00pm. We are certain that everyone involved will have a wonderful afternoon.

On Sunday evening, hopefully our EBA Mixed Rink (Chris Bentley, Ronnie Clark, Pat Clark and Bill Cumming) will be in action at Hillside at 6.30pm. All the best, guys and gals. In addition, we are hosting 4 Mixed Rink ties on the green at the same time.

Finally, a wee reminder of several upcoming events :

1. Please note that the lists for entry to the Senior Gents’ Pairs and Triples will be closed on Tuesday 27 June. There is still time to add your names to these lists if you wish to take part.
2. There is a list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard for the annual Open Singles (aka Bowls & Barbeque) on Saturday 8 July. Please add your name if you want to be involved in this very enjoyable day.
3. The Ladies have their annual Clark Triples competition on Sunday 9 July at 2.00pm
4. The annual Ladies’ Friendly away to Kilmarnock B.C. will be held at 2.00pm on Tuesday 11 July.
5. We will be holding the Centenary Trophy competition on Saturday 15 July at 2.00pm. There is still time to add your name to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard if you wish to participate.
6. The annual Strawberry Fayre will be held on Sunday 16 July starting at 2.00pm. There will be a list in the main hall in the Clubhouse for those members (and family and friends) who wish to be involved. This is always a very good day. Please try to get along to the Club to support it.

The Management Committee

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Events Week 9 – 19th June

Dear Members,

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

Firstly, huge congratulations to Stuart Campbell who won the Bowls Scotland Gents’ Singles District Final in a thrilling match against Parkside B.C. at Sighthill on Friday night. Stuart will now play in the National Championships at Ayr in July. Excellent work, Stuart.

Also, huge congratulations to Faye Stevens who played very well to beat Carrickknowe B.C. in the Final of the Bowls Scotland Senior Ladies’ Singles on our green on Saturday morning to qualify for the National Championships at Ayr in July. Well done, Faye.

And finally, huge congratulations to Chris Bentley who won the Bowls Scotland Ladies’ District Final against Currie B.C. on our green on Saturday afternoon. Chris is also off to Ayr in July for the National Championships. Good job, Chris.

What a wonderful weekend for the Club!!

On Tuesday 20 June, our Ladies’ Four (Evelyn Lowe, Ronnie McLaren, Marcia Norton and Joan Mitchell) take on Juniper Green B.C. in the East of Scotland District Final at Juniper Green at 2.00pm. All the best, ladies. Please try to get along to Juniper Green to support the girls if you can.

Then, on Tuesday evening, we are hosting the Ladies’ Bowls Scotland Junior Singles Final at 6.30pm. This match involves two girls from Sighthill B.C. who are among the best young bowlers in Edinburgh and will be a cracking game. Please try to get along to the Club on Tuesday to see this match if you are able.

The Ladies’ Captain’s Charity Pairs will be held on the green on Saturday 24 June starting at 10.00am. We are sure everyone involved will have a wonderful day and lots of money will be raised for this year’s Charity (Alzheimer’s Scotland).

Also on Saturday, we have the annual Gents’ Friendly away to Carrickknowe B.C. at 2.00pm. There is still time to add your names to the list on the Gents’ Noticeboard for those participating. We are still looking for 4 players. This always a great day and satisfaction is guaranteed!!!

On Sunday 25 June, our representatives in the EBA Mixed Rink competition (Chris Bentley, Ronnie Clark, Pat Clark and Bill Cumming) begin their campaign with a match against Goldenacre B.C. at Maitland at 6.00pm. Stick in, guys and gals.

Finally, a reminder of a couple of upcoming events.

1. The list for the Senior Ladies’ Singles must be completed by 20 June. Please add your name if you wish to play in this competition.

2. The Millar Cup for Mixed Pairs will be held on Sunday 2 July on the green at 2.00pm. There is a list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard for those pairs wanting to compete.

3. The annual Open Singles competition (aka Bowls & Barbeque) organised by Scott Mitchell takes place on Saturday 8 July starting at 10.00am. Please add your name to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard if you wish to participate.

4. There is a list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard for entry to this year’s Clark Triples to be played on Sunday 9 July. Names must be added by 29 June.

5. The annual Centenary Trophy is scheduled for Saturday 15 July starting at 2.00pm. Again, there is a list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard for those members wanting to be involved.

Please note that the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard is on the wall to the left of the Ladies’ locker-room door.

The Management Committee

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Events Week 8 – 12th June

Dear Members,

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

On Monday afternoon, our representatives in the Senior Gents’ Bowls Scotland District semi-finals are in action at Currie. Jim MacKay will take on Balerno B.C. in the Singles and our Fours (Ricky Stevens, Tom Mitchell, Tony McBride and Bernie Callaghan) have a match against Colinton B.C. Both of these games are at 2.00pm. All the best, guys.

Please note that we have been asked to host one of the semi-finals of the Gents’ Junior Singles on our green on Monday evening at 6.45pm. As a result, the Hat Night will be restricted to 3 rinks.

On Tuesday evening, our Gents’ Bowls Scotland representative in the Singles (Stuart Campbell) continues his quest to qualify for the National Championships in July with a District semi-final tie against Currie B.C. at West End with a start time of 6.45pm. All the best, Stuart.

Then, on Friday evening, the Gents’ Bowls Scotland District 15 Finals take place at Sighthill B.C. at 6.30pm. Hopefully, Stuart will still be involved.

After a thrilling win last Thursday, our representatives in the EBA Aussie Pairs (Les Brown and Kenny Orr) have a semi-final tie against Dean B.C. at Whitehouse & Grange next Thursday (15 June) at 6.45pm. Good luck, guys.

On Saturday 17 June, we will be hosting the Finals of the Ladies’ Bowls Scotland District 15 on the green. In the Singles, Chris Bentley will have a match against Currie B.C. at 2.00pm. In the Senior Singles, Faye Stevens will be in action against Carrickknowe B.C. at 10.00am. Stick in, ladies. Please try to get along to the Club to support the girls in these important matches.

Finally, a reminder of a few upcoming internal events

1. The list for entry to the Senior Ladies’ Singles competition is on the noticeboard with a closing date of 20th June.

2. The Ladies’ Captain’s Charity Pairs is scheduled for Saturday 24 June on the green. There is still time to add the names of your pair to the list of those participating.

3. We are still looking for 9 names to take part in the Gents’ Friendly at Carrickknowe B.C. on Saturday 24 June at 2.00pm. This is always a very enjoyable afternoon and we would encourage you to play if you can.

4. The annual Millar Cup for Mixed Pairs is scheduled for Sunday 2 July at 2.00pm. Please add the names of your Pair to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard if you are available to play.

5. There will be a list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard for those members who wish to participate in the annual Open Singles (aka Bowls and Barbeque) competition which will take place on Saturday 8 July starting at 10.00am. This is always a very enjoyable and worthwhile day. Please add your name to the list if you can play.

The Management Committee.

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