Dear Members,

Please read the attached document which details the bowling events involving our Club during the week beginning Monday 5 June.

On Monday afternoon, our representatives in the Bowls Scotland Senior Gents’ Singles (Jim MacKay and Kenny Orr) play a quarter-final tie against each other at Balerno at 2.00pm. Our Senior Gents’ Fours (Ricky Stevens, Tom Mitchell, Tony McBride and Bernie Callaghan) take on Gorgie Mills B.C. also at Balerno at 2.00pm. All the best, guys.

At the same time, we are hosting 4 Bowls Scotland Senior Gents’ ties on our green.

Then, on Tuesday evening, our Gents’ Bowls Scotland representatives continue their quest to qualify for the National Championships in July. Our Singles’ representative (Stuart Campbell) is in action against Carrickknowe B.C. at Braid while our Fours (Joe Blair, Jim Connor, Bernie Callaghan and David McNiven) have a game against Mayfield B.C. at Parkside. Both of these ties start at 6.45pm. All the best, guys.

On Thursday evening, our representatives in the EBA Australian Pairs (Les Brown and Kenny Orr) will take on Carricknowe B.C. at Tanfield at 6.45pm. Good luck, guys.

On Friday afternoon, the Senior Gents have their annual Bob Horsham Trophy competition at 2.00pm. 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 10 June, we will be represented by Les Brown, Billy Samuel and Bernie Callaghan in the annual EBA Charity Triples at Willowbrae starting at 9.30am. Enjoy the day, guys.

Also on Saturday, the Ladies Bowls Scotland District semi-finals will take place at Colinton. Chris Bentley has a match against West End B.C. at 2.00pm in the Singles while Faye Stevens will take on Braid B.C. in the Senior Singles at 10.00am and, at the same time, our Senior Fours (Pat Reid, Ann Douglas, Marcia Norton and Joan Mitchell) will compete against Carrickknowe B.C. All the best, ladies.

On Sunday evening, our Gents’ Top Five team take on West End B.C. on the green at 6.00pm. All the best, guys. Please try to get along to the Club to support the team if you can.

A couple of reminders for upcoming events.

Firstly, the Ladies’ Captain’s Charity Pairs will take place on Saturday 24 June on the green. There is a list on the Ladies’ Noticeboard for those who wish to participate.

Then, the annual Gents’ Friendly against Carrickknowe will be held at Carrickknowe at 2.00pm on Saturday 24 June. We need 6 rinks for this match and currently we only have 14 names on the list. Please add your name if you are available; this is always a very enjoyable afternoon.

Finally, the Millar Cup is scheduled for Sunday 2 July at 2.00pm. This is a Mixed Pairs competition and there is a list on the Mixed Noticeboard for those who wish to take part.

The Management Committee

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