The Carpet Bowls competitions are still close.The Ladies league is very close indeed with the top four players separated by only a few points. Its going to be a great run in to the finish. The Mixed league sections are also very close, any of several Pairs can still qualify for the play offs. Watch this space for who makes it.
Helensburgh Bowling Club was established in 1861 and has a long and successful history. The club situated at the top end of Sinclair Street, boasts of two greens surrounded by ideal viewing areas, and a clubhouse, which gives a panoramic view of both greens. The membership hovers around the 200 mark with active Juniors, Ladies and Gents sections. We are always looking for members who would like to play the game, and offer a reduced first year fee, who has not played bowls before, should they join. Come along and see the facilities and talk to us if you are interested.
The AGM of the club was held on Thursday 11th February 2010 at 7.40pm with a healthy turn out of 69 members.
The meeting elected Walter Jamieson as the President for 2010, with Annette Garrick as Lady Captain, Hugh Murray as Gents Captain and George Tait as Secretary and Mary Leech continued as our treasurer. Directors, Liz Smith George Sneddon, Michael Leech, Bill Holland, Ian H. Macleod, Ian Hume and Allan Howie continued as Directors and were joined by Alan Armstrong, John Stead, Ian Logan, Jim MacDonald, Roger Jones, Martin Webb who were elected as new Directors for this year. We wish the President and his committee, on behalf of the members, every success in 2010
Work is now underway to replace the West Green banks with artificial banks. This project is part of the 5 year plan approved last year and will involve replacing all of the banks, with improved drainage and a path from the west side of the green around to the north side to where the new viewing area with seats was installed last year.
Volunteers are doing the work, with a sizeable saving in cost,and started about two weeks ago and already the north bank has competed the earth removal stage and work has started on the west bank to bring it to the same stage. The volunteers under the Green Convenor, George Sneedon have been working very hard indeed and thier hs been a good response with Hugh Murray, Ian Hume, George Tait, Walter Jamieson, Tom Adkin, Tony Bird and Martin Webb all contributing, well done lads. Any help is appreciated contact any of the above if you have time to spare.
Annual Presentation of Prizes and Dinner Dance was held at the club on Saturday 24th October 2008. President Amelia McBride welcomed her guests for the evening:
Honorary President, Billy Petrie and his wife Jean, from the Dumbartonshire Bowling Association Roger Jones and his wife Jenny.The President also gave a warm welcomed to all the sponsors who were present,From McArthur Stanton,Mr Ian Wolf, she also gave a warm welcome to the sponsors from within the club, Mr Ritchie Robertson, Rob Laurenson and his wife Margaret, Mrs Noreen Stewart and Mr Hugh Murray. The President thanked all the sponsors, present and unable to attend, for their support over the years, there support was much appreciated and contributed a great deal to the running of the club:Before the assembled company enjoyed their meal Ms Sheena Lary Lady Captain of the club offered grace.
The AGM of the club was held on Thursday 11th February 2010 at 7.40pm with a healthy turn out of 69 members.
part of the 5 year plan approved last year and will involve replacing all of the banks, with improved drainage and a path from the west side of the green around to the north side to where the new viewing area with seats was installed last year.
Annual Presentation of Prizes and Dinner Dance was held at the club on Saturday 24th October 2008.
from the Dumbartonshire Bowling Association Roger Jones and his wife Jenny.The President also gave a warm welcomed to all the sponsors who were present,From McArthur Stanton,Mr Ian Wolf, she also gave a warm welcome to the sponsors from within the club, Mr Ritchie Robertson, Rob Laurenson and his wife Margaret, Mrs Noreen Stewart and Mr Hugh Murray.