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Events Week 2 – 29th April

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 29 April.

On Tuesday afternoon, our Senior Gents’ North & West teams have their first League matches on Tuesday afternoon with the ‘A’ team away to Tanfield B.C. ‘B’ and the ‘B’ team at home to Goldenacre B.C. Good luck, guys.

The first Gents’ Edinburgh Bowling Association league matches are scheduled for Wednesday (1 May) evening with the First XVI away to Summerside B.C. while the Second XVI are at home to Summerside B.C. The Third Team have a ‘Free Week’. All the best, guys.

The RMBA League matches kick off on Thursday afternoon. Our ‘A’ team are at home to Mayfield B.C. while the ‘B’ team are away to Liberton B.C. Good luck, guys.

On Sunday (5 May), we have this year’s Try Bowls session. It starts at Noon and is an opportunity for family and friends to come along to the Club and have a wee game of bowls. It is aimed at those who have not played the game before but is open to all. Please invite your chums to have a go – who knows, we may get additional members out of it!!

Finally, a couple of reminders. The lists for entry to the Blyth Pairs, Club Pairs, Birnie Pairs, Davis Triples and Walker Fours are currently on the Notice-boards and need to be completed by Monday 13 May. The first Gents’ Friendly of the season away to Gala Abbotsford B.C. will be held at 2.00pm on Saturday 18 May. The list for players for this match is on the Notice-board in the Clubhouse and we are looking for 4 rinks. Please add your name to the list if you are available.

The Management Committee

Click to access Events-Week-2.pdf

Click to access Selection-Teams-1-May-2024.pdf

Events Week 1 – 22nd April

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 22 April.

While it is only the first week of the season, there are a few things happening but the number of events will grow as the season progresses. There will be an e-mail each week with the forthcoming events. We hope that you continue to find it useful. A copy will be posted on the ‘Events Board’ in the Clubhouse and on the website.

Our Ladies have their first Water of Leith League match at home to Bainfield B.C. on Wednesday 24 April at 2.15pm. Good luck, girls.

There will be a ‘practice’ match on Wednesday 24 April at 6.15pm for all players involved in the Gents’ Edinburgh Bowling Association teams. A copy of the Teams selected for this game is attached for information. Please check the Notice-board in the locker-room and, if selected but unavailable to play, let Bernie Callaghan know. Please note that dress for this event will be ‘smart, casual’ – no need for Club dress.

The Gents will have their annual Bowling Day at 2.00pm on Saturday 27 April. There is a list on the Gents’ Notice-board for those wishing to play. Please add your name to this list as this will help with the organisation of both the bowling and the catering. Again please note that dress for this event will be ‘smart, casual’.

Lists for entry to the Birnie Mixed Pairs and the Club Pairs competitions are now on the ‘Mixed’ Notice-board while those for entry to the Blyth Pairs, the Davis Triples and the Walker Fours are on the Gents’ Notice-board. These have to be completed by Monday 13 May.

Finally, there is a list on the Gents’ Noticeboard for members wishing to play in the annual Friendly away to Gala Abbotsford B.C. on Saturday 18 May at 2.00pm. Please add your name if you are able to be involved.

We wish you all an enjoyable and successful bowling season.

The Management Committee.

Click to access Selection-Trial-Teams-2024.pdf

Click to access Events-Week-1.pdf

Events Week 20 – 4th September

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 4 September.

Firstly, congratulations to our Ladies’ Triples (Theresa Blair, Pat Reid and Joan Mitchell) who won the Final of the Water of Leith Championships last Wednesday beating Sighthill B.C. at Colinton. Well done, ladies.

Also, congratulations to the following who won their Finals last week :

1. Angus McGarry and Bernie Callaghan for the Club Pairs

2. Theresa Blair who won the Senior Ladies’ Championship

3. Jean Hildersley, Ronnie McLaren and Theresa Blair who won the Senior Ladies Triples

4. Pat Reid and David McGuire for the Birnie Mixed Pairs

5. Jean Meiklejohn and Theresa Blair who won the Ladies’ Nominated Pairs

Well done, guys and gals.

Stuart Campbell will compete in the EBA Tait Trophy (Champion of Champions) this week. His first game will be against the London Road Foundry B.C. champion on Friday evening at 6.15pm at Seafield. If Stuart wins this match, then he will have potentially two games on Saturday 9 September at 11.00am and 2.00pm at West End. Then, if successful in these games, he will compete in the semi-final and (potentially) the final at Northern B.C. on Sunday 10 September at 11.00am and 2.00pm respectively. All the best, Stuart. Please try to get along to support him if you can.

Please note that the draw for this season’s Murdoch Trophy is now on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard. This draw involves the finalists of 8 qualifying competitions over the year. Please check the Noticeboard for the closing dates for each round. The date for the first round matches is Friday 8th September.

Our Ladies have their annual Friendly away to Blackhall B.C. on Tuesday afternoon at 2.00pm. We are sure that everyone involved will have a great time.

Also on Tuesday afternoon, the Senior Gents’ North & West Knockout Finals will be held at Willowbrae at 1.30pm. Our Pairs (Les Brown and Alex Fisher) will take on Dean B.C. Stick in, guys.

There are several Competition Finals scheduled this week.

On Monday afternoon at 2.00pm, a match involving Charlie Sweeney and Tom Mitchell against Bernie Callaghan and David Sutherland will decide the outcome of the Senior Gents’ Nominated Pairs.

Then on Saturday afternoon, we have three Finals viz,

– The Ladies’ Two-Bowl between Jean Meiklejohn and Theresa Blair at 2.00pm

– The Ladies’ Sutherland Quaich involving Val Mather against Gladys Christie also at 2.00pm

– The Gents’ Blyth Pairs with John Donoghue and Scott Jackson taking on Bob Page and Keith Rutherford at 4.00pm .

And on Sunday afternoon at 2.00pm, there are three Finals scheduled viz.

– The President’s between Dougie Wilson and John Greig

– The Vice-President’s involving Ronnie Clark against Iain Norton

– The Senior Gents’ Triples with Tom Wallace, Neil Sutherland and Les Brown in action against David McGuire, Mohindra Dhall and Bernie Callaghan

All the best to everyone involved. Please try to get along to the Club to support the players in these Finals.

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

1. 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.

2. The annual Senior Gents’ Friendly at home to Carrickknowe B.C. is scheduled for 2.00pm on Friday 15 September. We have a full squad for this match and we are sure everyone involved will have a wonderful afternoon.

3. The annual RugBowl Trophy competition between ourselves and Corstorphine Rugby Club will be held on the green at 2.00pm on Sunday 17 September. Currently, there are only 14 names on the list of participants. Please add your name to the list on the ‘Mixed’ noticeboard if you wish to play.

4. The Ladies have their annual Friendly away to Carrickknowe B.C. on Tuesday 19 September at 2.00pm. There is a list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard for those who wish to play in this match.

The Management Committee

Click to access Events-Week-20.pdf

Events Week 19 – 28th August

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 28 August.

Firstly, huge congratulations to Stuart Campbell who won the Gents’ Championship last Friday evening in a fine match against Andy Lomax. The game was a real credit to both players. Well done, Stuart and hard lines, Andy.

Also, huge congratulations to David Sutherland who beat Brian Henaghen in the Final of the Senior Gents’ Championship on Friday afternoon. Well done, David and hard lines, Brian.

Commiserations to our Ladies’ EWBA Pairs (Jean Meiklejohn and Chris Bentley) who unfortunately lost the Final of their competition against Braid B.C. last Friday afternoon at Wardie. Hard lines, girls. But a great achievement in getting there.

We have four Finals scheduled for this week :

1. The Club Pairs with Roy Beavis and Dougie Wilson taking on Angus McGarry and Bernie Callaghan on Wednesday at 2.00pm

2. The Senior Ladies’ Championship between Joan Mitchell and Theresa Blair on Thursday at 11.00am

3. The Birnie Mixed Pairs with Pat Reid and David McGuire in action against Jane Mitchell and Willie Stoddart on Sunday at 10.00am

4. The Ladies’ Nominated Pairs involving Jean Meiklejohn and Theresa Blair against Pat Clark and Evelyn Lowe also on Sunday at 10.00am

Please try to get along to the Club to support the players in these matches if you can. All the best, guys and gals.

We have the honour of hosting the New Zealand Deaf Bowls team on two days this week. They will have two practice sessions on the green at 11.00am and 2.00pm on Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st. These (two-rink) sessions are in preparation for the World Deaf Bowls Championships being held at Colinton B.C. the following week. Please make these bowlers feel very welcome if you are at the Club on these occasions.

The annual Ladies’ Page Two-Bowl Pairs competition will be held on the green at 1.30pm on Monday 28 August. We are sure that everyone involved will have a wonderful afternoon.

The Ladies’ Water of Leith Championship Finals will be held at Colinton B.C. on Wednesday 30 August at 2.00pm. Our Triples (Theresa Blair, Pat Reid and Joan Mitchell) will take on Sighthill B.C. All the best, ladies.

The Senior Ladies’ Triples will be held on Saturday 2 September starting at 1.30pm. The draw for this competition will be on the Senior Ladies’ Noticeboard later this week.

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

1. Two sessions on the green (2.00pm and 4.00pm) have been allocated to Finals on the weekend of 9 and 10 September. If you are involved in Finals this season and can play on these dates/times, please add your match(es) into the Tie Book.

2. 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.

3. On Friday 15 September, our Senior Gents have their annual Friendly at home to Carrickknowe B.C. There is still time to add your name to the list on the Senior Gents’ Noticeboard if you are able to play in this hugely enjoyable afternoon. We are currently looking for 3 more names to make up the 6 rinks.

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

5. The Ladies have their annual Friendly away to Carrickknowe B.C. on Tuesday 19 September at 2.00pm. There is a list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard if you are available to play in this match.

The Management Committee

Click to access Events-Week-19.pdf

Events Week 18 – 21st August

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 21 August.

Firstly, huge congratulations to our Ladies’ Triples (Jean Meiklejohn, Pat Reid and Theresa Blair) who won the Final of the EBA Knockouts today at Whitehouse & Grange beating Tanfield B.C. in a very good match. Well done, girls – a magnificent achievement.

The Gents’ Championship Final between Andy Lomax and Stuart Campbell will be held on Friday 25 August at 6.30pm. Please try to get along to the Club to support the guys in this very important match. All the best to both Andy and Stuart.

Our Ladies continue their campaigns in the EWBA Championship games on Monday afternoon at 2.00pm. The Singles (Theresa Blair) will take on London Road Foundry B.C. while our Pairs (Jean Meiklejohn and Chris Bentley) will play Sighthill B.C. Both of these matches are at Braid. If they are successful in these games, then Theresa will have another match at Sighthill and the Pairs will play at Carrickknowe in the semi-finals on Wednesday afternoon at 1.30pm. Then, if they win on Wednesday, they will compete in the Finals at Wardie on Friday afternoon at 1.30 pm. Good luck, ladies.

On Saturday 26 August, we are scheduled to host the annual Sanderson Invitation Triples competition (start times to be announced). Currently, we only have 8 entries on the list. This is not enough to run the competition. We are looking for a minimum of 12 triples. Please add your names to the list before Monday evening when we will make a decision as to the viability of holding it this season.

Then, on Sunday 27 August, we have the annual Ladies v Gents match at 2.00pm. This is always a very competitive and enjoyable afternoon.

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

1. The annual Ladies’ Page Two-Bowl Pairs will be held on Monday 28 August starting at 1.30pm. There is still a little time to add your names to the list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard if you wish to participate in this competition.

2. The Senior Ladies’ Triples competition is scheduled on Saturday 2 September (start time to be advised).

3. The annual Ladies’ Friendly away to Blackhall B.C. will be held on Tuesday 5 September at 2.00pm. There is a list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard for those who wish to be involved in this match.

4. 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.

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

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

7. The annual Ladies’ Friendly away to Carrickknowe B.C. will be held on Tuesday 19 September at 2.00pm. Please add your name to the list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard if you want to play on this very enjoyable afternoon.

The Management Committee

Click to access Events-Week-18.pdf

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

Click to access Events-Week-17.pdf

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

Click to access Events-Week-16-2.pdf

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

Click to access Events-Week-15.pdf

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

Click to access Events-Week-14.pdf

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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