Events Week 16 – 5th August
Dear Members,
Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 5 August.
Our Ladies kick off their Water of Leith Championships campaigns on Wednesday afternoon at 2.00pm. Our Singles (Faye Stevens) and Pairs (Pat Clark and Joan Mitchell) will both take on Sighthill B.C. at Bainfield while our Triples (Pat Reid, Laura MacKay and Evelyn Lowe) have a match against Bainfield B.C. at Colinton. All the best, ladies.
On Thursday evening, our Ladies’ representatives have games in the EBA Knockouts competitions. Our Pairs (Pat Clark and Joan Mitchell) will take on Maitland B.C. and our Triples (Jane Mitchell, Kath Brown and Marcia Norton) will be in action against Seafield B.C. Both of these ties are at Tanfield and start at 6.45pm. Good luck, girls.
Our Gents’ Singles (George Richardson) has a game against Juniper Green B.C. at Dean in the EBA Knockouts on Thursday evening at 6.45pm. Stick in, George.
On Friday afternoon, our remaining representatives in the Senior Gents’ EBA Knockouts continue their campaign. The Triples (George Richardson, Bill Cumming and Bernie Callaghan) have a match against Carrickknowe B.C. at Portobello and our Fours (Les Brown, John Matear, Ricky Stevens and Clint Cassidy) will take on Brunstane B.C. at Carrickknowe. Both of these ties are at Noon. All the best, guys.
The annual Hyland Rigg Trophy competition for Senior Gents will be held on Friday 9 August at 2.00pm. We are sure that everyone involved will have a very enjoyable afternoon. Please note there will be no Hat Day on Friday afternoon.
On Sunday 11 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.
Finally, a wee heads-up for some upcoming events :
1. Both Gents’ Championship semi-finals are scheduled for 6.30pm on Friday 16 August. These games involve Brian Sharp against George Richardson and Bob Page against Jim MacKay. Please try to get along to the Club to support all 4 players in these matches.
2. The annual Cathy Connet Trophy competition will be held on the green on Saturday 17 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 hosting the Finals of the Ladies’ Water of Leith Championships on the green at 2.00pm on Friday 23 August. Please try to get along to the Club to see some very good bowlers in action.
4. The eagerly-awaited Ladies versus Gents match is scheduled for Sunday 25 August at 2.00pm. There are lists on both the Ladies’ and Gents’ Noticeboards for those members wishing to play.
5. The Gents will have their annual Friendly away to Blackhall B.C. on Tuesday 27 August at 6.15pm. There is a list on the Gents’ Noticeboard for those gents wishing to play in this match.
6. We are holding the Senior Ladies’ Triples competition on Sunday 1 September (start times to be announced). There will be a list for names of participants in this competition on the Senior Ladies’ Noticeboard.
7. The annual ‘RugBowl’ competition between ourselves and Corstorphine Rugby Club will be held on Sunday 8 September starting at 2.00pm. There is a list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard for those members wishing to play in this hugely enjoyable afternoon.
8. The annual Ladies’ Page Two-Bowl Pairs will be held on Monday 9 September starting at 2.00pm. There will be a list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard for those ladies who would like to participate in this competition.
The Management Committee