Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 11 August.

Firstly, please note that the Hat Night will start at 6.30pm on Monday 11 August.

The Gents’ Championship semi-finals will be held at 6.30pm on Friday 15 August. These matches involve Tom Mitchell against John P Simpson and Ricky Stevens taking on Bobby Brown. All the best, guys. Please try to get along to the Club to support all 4 players in these games.

Our representatives in the Senior Gents’ North & West Knockout Triples (Angus McGarry, Neil Gowans and Brian Howe) have a re-arranged match against Queensberry B.C. at Queensberry on Monday 11 August at 1.45pm. Stick in, boys.

We have three teams in the semi-finals of the Water of Leith Championships at Sighthill B.C. on Wednesday 13 August at 2.00pm. Our Singles (Chris Bentley) is in action against Bainfield B.C., the Pairs (Ronnie McLaren and Pat Clark) will take on Sighthill B.C. and the Triples (Mo Crighton, Vicky Page and Joan Mitchell) will also compete against Sighthill B.C. Good luck, ladies.

On Thursday evening, our representative in the Gents’ EBA Knockout Singles (Joe Blair) will take on Colinton B.C. at Mayfield while our Pairs (Scott Jackson and Keith Bennett) have a match against Seafield B.C. at Craigentinny. Both of these ties are at 6.45pm. Stick in, guys.

Our remaining representatives in the Senior Gents’ EBA Knockouts will compete in the quarter-finals of their respective competitions on Friday 15 August at 1.30pm. Our Singles (George Richardson) will take on Maitland or Brunstane B.C. at Leith while our Triples (Clint Cassidy, David McNiven and Bernie Callaghan) have a match against Bainfield B.C. at Carrickknowe. All the best, guys.

On Saturday 16 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.

The annual Ladies’ Clark Fours will be held on Sunday 17 August at 1.30pm for a 2.00pm start. We are sure that everyone involved will have a great afternoon.

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

1. The annual Gents’ Friendly at home to Blackhall B.C. will take place at 6.15pm on Wednesday 20 August. We are still looking for a couple of gents to play in this match. Please add your name to the list on the Gents’ Noticeboard if you can participate.
2. The eagerly-awaited Ladies versus Gents match is scheduled for Sunday 24 August at 2.00pm. There are lists on both the Ladies’ and Gents’ Noticeboards for those members wishing to play.
3. We are hosting the Finals of the EWBA Championships on the green on Saturday 30 August at 1.30pm. Please try to get along to the Club to see some of the best lady bowlers in Edinburgh in action.
4. The annual RugBowl Trophy competition between ourselves and Corstorphine Rugby Club will be held on the green at 2.00pm on Sunday 31 August. Please add your name to the list on the ‘Mixed’ Noticeboard if you wish to participate.
5. Our Ladies have their annual Friendly away to Blackhall B.C. on Tuesday 2 September at 2.00pm. There is a list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard for those ladies who wish to play in this match.
6. The annual Ladies’ Page Two-Bowl Pairs will be held on Friday 5 September starting at 1.00pm. There is a list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard for those ladies who would like to participate in this competition.
7. We are hosting the Finals of the Senior Gents’ North & West Knockouts on the green at 2.00pm on Tuesday 9 September.
8. On Wednesday 10 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.
9. On Friday 12 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.

The Management Committee

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