CBC News
Events week 7 – 2nd June
Dear Members,
Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 2 June.
On Monday afternoon, our representative in the Bowls Scotland Senior Gents’ Singles (George Richardson) will play his quarter-final tie against Balerno B.C. at Slateford at 2.00pm. Good luck, George.
Then, on Tuesday evening, our Gents’ Bowls Scotland representatives continue their quest to qualify for the National Championships in July. Stuart Campbell is in action against Lutton Place B.C. at Gorgie Mills in the Singles while the Pairs (John Matear and John P Simpson) will take on Carrickknowe B.C. ‘B’ also at Gorgie Mills. The Triples (Joe Blair, Bernie Callaghan and David McNiven) have a match against Balerno B.C. at Colinton and the Fours (Clint Cassidy, Jim Connor, David Sutherland and Brian Sharp) are in action against Parkside B.C. at Carrickknowe. All of these ties start at 6.45pm. All the best, guys. Hopefully, all the boys will be involved in the District 15 Finals which will be held at Currie B.C. on Friday 13 June at 6.30pm.
On Thursday evening, our representative in the EBA Gents’ Set Singles (Iain Norton) will take on Northern B.C. at Craigentinny at 6.45pm. Stick in, Iain.
On Friday afternoon, the Senior Gents have their annual Bob Horsham Trophy competition at 2.00pm. There is still time to add your name to the list on the Senior Gents’ Noticeboard if you can play in this competition. We are sure everyone involved will have a great day. Please note that there will not be a Hat Day on Friday afternoon.
On Saturday 7 June, the Ladies’ Bowls Scotland District 15 semi-finals will take place at Colinton. Our Singles (Chris Bentley) will take on Mayfield B.C. at 10.00am and the Fours (Jane Mitchell, Vicky Page, Marcia Norton and Evelyn Lowe) have a match against Colinton B.C at 2.00pm. All the best, ladies.
We are hosting a first round match against Queensberry B.C. in the EBA Top 5 Singles on Sunday afternoon at 2.00pm. Our team is Stuart Campbell, David McNiven, Brian Sharp, John P Simpson and Ricky Stevens. Please try to get along to the green to support them. Good luck, guys.
Our Mixed Pairs representatives (Joan Mitchell & Alan Mather Jnr) will be playing in the semi-finals of the Bowls Scotland District 15 qualifiers on Sunday evening at 6.30pm at Balerno against Parkside B.C. All the best, Joan and Alan.
A couple of reminders for upcoming events.
The Gents’ Friendly away to Carrickknowe B.C. will take place on Saturday 21 June at 2.00pm. We are still looking for 5 names to make up the 6 rinks required for this match. Please add your name to the list on the Gents’ Noticeboard if you can take part in this very enjoyable afternoon.
The annual Millar Cup is scheduled for Sunday 29 June at 2.00pm. This is a Mixed Pairs competition and there is a list on the Mixed Noticeboard for those who wish to participate.
The Management Committee