CBC – Events Week 4 – 16th May

Dear Members,

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

On Monday, both of our Senior Gents’ Fours are in action in this year’s Bowls Scotland District 15 qualifiers. The ‘A’ team take on Balerno B.C. ‘E’ at Lutton Place and the ‘B’ team have a match against Balerno B.C. ‘C’ at Merchiston – both of these games are at 2.00pm. All the best, guys.

Then, on Tuesday afternoon, the Ladies’ East of Scotland Singles and Fours will take place. The Singles representative (Joan Mitchell) takes on Beechwood B.C. and the Fours are in action against Sighthill B.C. Both of these matches are at 2.00pm at Carrickknowe. Good luck, girls. At the same time, we are hosting two East of Scotland ties on our green.

On a very busy Thursday, our Ladies’ East of Scotland Pairs and Triples have matches against Balerno B.C. at Maitland and against Maitland B.C. at Currie respectively – both games are at 2.00pm. All the best, ladies.

On Thursday evening, our EBA Set Singles representatives are in action with Keith Moyes playing London Road Foundry B.C. at West End and David McNiven having a match against Gorgie Mills B.C. at Leith. In addition, our Australian Pairs representatives will take on Edinburgh West End B.C., Parkside B.C. and Currie B.C. at Balerno, London Road Foundry and West End respectively. All of these games start at 6.45pm. Good luck, guys.

Also on Thursday evening, we are hosting 4 EBA Singles/Pairs ties on our green.

Then, on Saturday 21 May and Sunday 22 May, we are hosting the Ladies’ Bowls Scotland District 15 Qualifiers for both the Triples and the Junior Singles. Please try to get along to the Club to see some very good bowlers in action on both Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Our Ladies Triples set off on their Bowls Scotland journey with a game against either Balerno B.C. or Braid B.C. on our green at 10.00am on Sunday 22 May. Good luck, girls.

In addition, one of our Mixed Pairs will be in action on Sunday 22 May at 6.00pm against Bainfield B.C. at Gorgie Mills in the first round of the Bowls Scotland District 15 qualifiers. All the best to Joan McBain and Ronnie Clark.

The Gents have their first Friendly of the season on Saturday afternoon away to Gala Abbotsford B.C. We are sure that everyone involved will have a very enjoyable day. There is still time to add your name to the list on the Gents’ Noticeboard if you are available to play. Currently, we are looking for 4 more players.

The Management Committee.

Events Week 4.pdf

Gents EBA Teams – 11th May

Selected teams for Wednesday 11th May.

Selection Teams 11 May 2022.pdf

CBC Events Week 3 – 9th May

Dear members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 9 May.

The Edinburgh Bowling Association (EBA) Set Singles and Australian Pairs competitions begin this week. One of our Singles representatives (Scott Mitchell) has a match against Queensberry B.C. at Beechwood and one of our Pairs (Alan Sharp and Donald MacKay) take on Tanfield B.C. also at Beechwood. These games are at 6.45pm on Thursday 12 May. All the best, guys.

Our Ladies’ Fours kick off their Bowls Scotland campaigns with a match against Braid B.C. at Liberton on Saturday 14 May and, if successful, have another game at Liberton on Sunday. Good luck, ladies.

Our ‘Try Bowls’ event will be held on the green on Sunday 15 May starting at Noon. This is an opportunity for people who have not played our sport before to have a go. And, who knows, we may get some new members from it. Please encourage your friends and family to come along next Sunday to ‘Try Bowls’.

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 9 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 21 May at 2.00pm at Gala. There is still time to add your name to the list on the Noticeboard if you wish to play. We are looking for another 4 gents to make up the 16.

The Management Committee.

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CBC – Events Week 2 – 2nd May

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 2 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. In addition, the Ladies Edinburgh Bowling Association team have their first League match at home to Tanfield B.C. on Monday evening. All the best, girls.

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

The first Gents’ Edinburgh Bowling Association matches are scheduled for Wednesday (4 May) evening with the First XVI at home to Slateford B.C., the Second XVI away to Slateford B.C. and the Third Team at home to Maitland B.C. All the best, guys.

The Ladies’ Bowls Scotland Singles Qualifying takes place next weekend. On Saturday 7 May, our representatives (Chris Bentley and Joan Mitchell) will take on Colinton B.C. ‘A’ and ‘B’ respectively at Braid B.C. at 2.00pm and, if successful, will have a further match on Sunday 8 May also at Braid B.C. at 11.00am. Please try to get along to support Chris and Joan if you can. Good luck, girls.

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 9 May. The first Gents’ Friendly of the season away to Gala Abbotsford B.C. will be held at 2.00pm on Saturday 21 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

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CBC – Events Week 1

Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 25 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 Colinton B.C. on Wednesday 27 April at 2.15pm. Good luck, girls.

There will be a ‘practice’ match on Wednesday 27 April at 6.30pm for all players involved in the Gents’ Edinburgh Bowling Association teams. Copies of the Teams selected for this game and for the first EBA League match are attached for information. Please check the Notice-board in the locker-room and, if selected but unavailable to play, let Bernie Callaghan know.

Our Retired Men’s Bowling Association teams have their first League matches on Thursday 28 April at 1.30pm with the ‘A’ team at home to Merchiston B.C. while the ‘B’ team take on Willowbrae B.C. away. All the best, guys.

The Gents will have their annual Bowling Day at 2.00pm on Saturday 30 April. There is a list on the 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. Please note that dress for this event will be ‘smart, casual’ – no need for Club dress.

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 9 May.

Finally, there is a list on the Gents’ Noticeboard for members wishing to play in the annual Friendly at Gala Abbotsford B.C. on Saturday 21 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.

Events Week 1.pdf

Selection Teams 4 May 2022.pdf

Selection Trial Teams 2022.pdf

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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