Opening 2019
Season 2019 opened officially on 13th April on a sunny if somewhat chilly
day.
President Chris Lebessis introduced the guests and then welcomed 14 new members
to the club most of whom were present on the day. Anne Blain threw the
first jack and then a five rink competition between President's and
Vice-President's teams took place, which the former won (without, it has to be
said, much help from the President's rink!)
Sunday Jackpot Pairs
A new mixed Sunday Jackpot Pairs competition was tried out
starting on Sunday 9th June at 2 pm. There is an entry fee but a chance for
everyone (winners and losers) to win the jackpot each week. The matches
will mainly be in the form of three bowl pairs. When the matches are complete a
draw will be made for a number between 1 and 20, and if the shots difference in
any match is the same as the number drawn, the jackpot (initially £60) will be
shared among the players in that match. Everyone has a chance to win! If no
score matches the number drawn, the entry fees go toward increasing the jackpot
in the following week. Entries can be made in advance on the Social Events
notice board, or just come down on Sunday before 1.45 pm.
Finals
After a somewhat soggy season Finals Day proved to be one of the hottest days
of the year. Three men's finals and two ladies finals took place with Netta
Moffatt winning the ladies championship (having reached the final on five
previous occasions), with Corina Robertson as runner up. In the Gents
Championship Alistair Gunn retained his title, with Jim Cuthbertson as runner
up. The closest finish of the day came in the Ladies Vice President' trophy when
Ginny Thorburn scored four shots to pip Hazel Rodgers 21-20. Willie Stewart
defeated Peter Macfarlane in the Vice President's competition in another close
match. The final of the men's triples saw Walter Irvine, Alex Sinclair and Ian
Bowie defeat David Linley, Bill Dick and Frank Kennedy.
The
reserve Finals day on Sunday 25th August proved equally hot
and saw Irene Harrison defeat Netta Moffatt in the Ladies President's trophy.
George McLaughlin defeated Bill Dick in the 'Junior' event (i.e.Under
70),
and Walter Irvine and Alistair Gunn defeated Jim Cuthbertson and Colin Beattie
in the men's pairs.
The Mixed Pairs went to the 'usual culprits' Christina and Frank Kennedy, with
Corina and Forbes Robertson as runners up.
Other Finals were held on different days due to certain people reaching a
multiplicity of finals. Results:
Ladies Pairs Winners: Isabel Gilmour and Christina
Kennedy
Runners Up: Corina Robertson and Ginny Thorburn
Gents 2 Bowl Singles Winner:
Alistair Gunn
Runner Up: Jim Cuthbertson
Over 70
Winner: Walter Irvine
Runner U: Alex Sinclair
Gents
Talbot-Crosbie Cup (played in sets)
Winner: Alistair Gunn
Runner Up: Jim Short
Annual Prizegiving
The Club Annual Prizegiving was held on the 26th October.
Netta Moffatt was presented with the Championship, with Corina Robertson as
runner up. Alistair Gunn received the Gents Championship with Jim Cuthbertson as
runner up, and Netta featured again -this time as runner up to Irene Harrison in
the Presidents Cup.