Kilmacolm Tennis Club
Establish 1890 Redeveloped 2001
Senior Social Tennis: Wednesday - 7pm - 9pm
Saturday - 2pm - 5pm. Junior Club Night:
Wednesday - 4.30pm - 7pm
We are a family friendly club offering
great tennis facilities for all levels and ages. We have
three excellent floodlit courts, a mini court and a modern
clubhouse. Whether you would like to learn to play, fancy
playing with friends or would like to play at a more competitive
level, we’ve got facilities and training to suit everyone. Our
Birkmyre Gym 1st Birthday Party
new LTA licensed tennis coach is on hand to offer a structured
coaching programme throughout the year including, group and
The gym at Birkmyre Park held a very successful
private lessons, holiday programmes, events and tournaments
birthday party in May when members and their guests
and performance sessions. We Offer: Coaching for all levels
were invited to join the staff and management for a cocktail party.
of ability, Double and singles competitions held at our club,
Guests were entertained with a band, and a fabulous buffet was supplied Weekly social tennis and social events, Junior tennis camps
by Kate from the Birkmyre Bistro. Well done to everyone involved, all the during holidays, Competitive teams both at a junior and senior
waitresses and staff - it was a fabulous night! level, Competitive membership fees and no joining fee.
The Gym continues to enjoy great support from the community and To find out more about the club, please contact: Liz Reid
membership levels remain healthy, although there is still opportunity for (Membership Secretary) 01505 872991, Annie Miller 01505
new members to join; call 01475-715750 for more details. 874288 or David Muir 01505 872041 . www.kilmacolmtennis.
In the meantime, we will keep you up to date with further activities
co.uk
through the summer months. We are supported by a SportScotland Lottery Grant
Birkmyre Rugby Club AGM and Dinner
Birkmyre Rugby Club held their annual AGM and Dinner in the River
Inn in Crosslea on Friday 8th May. Jason Andrews, the proprietor and
the clubs main sponsor, yet again laid on an excellent fare for the 90
attendees.
An added attraction on the evening
was the presence of two former,
and highly respected Scotland
and British lions rugby legends,
Ian “Mighty Mouse” McLauchan
and Sandy Carmichael. Both
pictured L-R: Julie Duncan, Joyce Murdoch, Scott Miller, Mandi Fraser, David
players spoke of their experiences
McCorkindale, Andrew Spence, David Goddard, Leanne Maisano, John Maisano.
on tour, and participated in a
fascinating question and answer
Birkmyre Minis Triple Crown
session afterwards, led by MC for
the evening Kenny Fletcher.
Birkmyre Mini Rugby Bears are bringing their season to a storming
Newly elected club Birkmyre
close. On Sunday 10th May they entered teams at P4, P6 and P7
president Willie Carruth said, “I
level into the Ardrossan rugby festival. The sun shone particularly on
am delighted that we can attract
Birkmyre as all three teams put on a display of strong running and
Birkmyre president Willie Carruth
former internationalists of this
skilful passing with teamwork to the fore. The outcome-all games won
presents a cheque for £1,250
standard down to our club at
at each age group and three trophies on their way back to Birkmyre.
to Sandy Carmichael and Ian
Birkmyre, and I know the players
Well deserved for the hard working players and coaches.
McLauchan in support of their
appreciate hearing their tales of
charity “Hearts and Balls”.
Birkmyre Minis, who play at Birkmyre Park in Kilmacolm, are on the
life as international rugby players”
up and are soon to launch a stylish new strip which should make them
Following an extremely amusing speech from final speaker Tommy
even more outstanding. New players are always welcome and an
Wilson, Willie presented a cheque on behalf of Birkmyre Rugby Club
enjoyable and an impressive fixture and coaching schedule is being
to Ian and Sandy for £1,250 for their “Hearts and Balls Charity” This
planned for next season including family trips to Murrayfield for
money was collected on the evening through a raffle and an auction
international matches.
of Lions memorabilia, and Birkmyre would like to thank the generosity
Potential Bears can log on at www.birkmyre.org.uk or contact John
of those who contributed..
Cowan on 01505 383303 for membership information.
In addition to Willie moving into the Presidents seat other significant
appointments on the evening were as follows. David Armour has now
taken over the roll as captain of the club and he will be ably assisted
by Ian Ferguson. The club finished a very creditable third in their
league last year, and with most of the squad returning next year, it is
hoped that a higher placing can be achieved, with promotion to the
league above as the objective. New players are always welcome, and
if you want any further information please contact Peter Haveron on
07815090839.
Joining the senior club at their end of season event were several
representatives of Birkmyre’s mini section who continue to meet on
a Sunday afternoon.
The club have now wound down until August but
touch rugby is played at the park every Tuesday
night at 7.30. Everyone is welcome to come along
to this regular evening event, and non and new
members are particularly welcome.
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