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Events Week 3 – 8th May

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 8 May.

Our Ladies’ Singles representatives (Chris Bentley and Joan Mitchell) and Fours (Val Mather, Joan McBain , Evelyn Lowe and Theresa Blair) all kick off their Bowls Scotland campaigns next weekend. On Saturday 13 May, Chris has a match against Parkside B.C. at 11.00am while Joan takes on Braid B.C. at 2.00pm both at Braid and, if successful, they will have another game at Braid on Sunday at 11.00am. Our Fours will compete against Sighthill B.C. at 2.00pm on Saturday 13 May at Mayfield. Good luck, ladies.

Please note that the closing date for entry into this season’s Pairs (Blyth, Club and Birnie), Davis Triples and Walker Fours competitions is Monday 8 May. So, there is still time to add your names to the lists on the Mixed and Gents’ Noticeboards. We would also encourage those members who have their names on the ‘Help Sheet’ on the Gents’ Noticeboard to approach others on the Sheet to form teams for these competitions.

Finally, the first Gents’ Friendly of the season against Gala Abbotsford B.C. is scheduled for Saturday 20 May at 2.00pm at home. There is still time to add your name to the list on the Noticeboard if you wish to play. We are looking for another 3 gents to make up the 16.

The Management Committee.

Click to access Events-Week-3.pdf

Events Week 2 – 1st May

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 1 May.

Our Ladies’ Heather League team have their first game against Carrickknowe B.C. on Monday afternoon with one rink at home and one away. All the best, girls.

Then, on Tuesday afternoon, our Ladies kick off their East of Scotland B.A. campaigns with our Singles representative (Chris Bentley) taking on Gilmerton B.C. at Whitehouse & Grange at 2.00pm. Good luck, Chris. The Triples (Pat Reid, Pat Clark and Theresa Blair) have their first round match on Thursday afternoon at 2.00pm at Colinton also against Gilmerton B.C. Stick in, ladies. In addition, we have two East of Scotland ties on our green on Thursday 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 Trinity B.C. Good luck, guys.

The first Gents’ Edinburgh Bowling Association matches are scheduled for Wednesday (3 May) evening with the First XVI at home to Mayfield B.C., the Second XVI away to Queensberry B.C. and the Third Team at home to Gorgie Mills B.C. All the best, guys.

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

On Sunday, 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 8 May. The first Gents’ Friendly of the season at home to Gala Abbotsford B.C. will be held at 2.00pm on Saturday 20 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

Events Week 1 – 24th April

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 24 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 away to Currie B.C. on Wednesday 26 April at 2.15pm. Good luck, girls.

There will be a ‘practice’ match on Wednesday 26 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 29 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 8 May.

Finally, there is a list on the Gents’ Noticeboard for members wishing to play in the annual Friendly at home to Gala Abbotsford B.C. on Saturday 20 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-2023.pdf

Click to access Events-Week-1.pdf