curling
Curling at Torridon, Kilmacolm
On 9th & 10th January. On the second day Kilmacolm Curling Club played a
friendly match against Port Glasgow Curling Club.
Curling on Castle Semple Loch
Although the Grand Match wasn’t able to go
ahead, some members of Lochwinnoch Curling
Club challenged members of Dalry Union
Curling Club to an outdoor match on Castle
Semple Loch, Lochwinnoch. This took place on Sunday 10th January and an
enjoyable day was had by all.
Thanks to Robin & Jenny Smellie for the use of the pond.
Lochwinnoch Curling Club was formed in 1827, and although the stones
from this era probably didn’t survive, we were playing with some stones
produced in the Lochwinnoch Curling Stone Factory, which at one time was
Kilmacolm Curling Club
the largest curling stone manufacturer in the world.
If anyone would like to join us to try curling, we hope to arrange a game for
beginners during the season when we have enough names. Contact Norman
Johnston 872076 or Liz Jamieson 872428.
bowling
Kilbarchan Bowling Club
Bang!! Yes that is us into 2010 (twenty ten) or is it (two thousand and
ten)?? Anyway Happy New Year to all and welcome to the year of our
one hundred and fi ftieth anniversary, the planning has reached its
conclusion and now we look forward to engrossing ourselves in a year
of activity on and off the bowling green.
Well you were warned to watch out during the festive season that Flemo
was on the prowl for the party performers, guess what! It started off
If you were down at the loch and had a shot and would like to join us, we
well with the seniors Christmas lunch. Those in attendance will agree
play most weeks at Greenacres Curling Club. New members are made most
that it was a thoroughly enjoyable day; However, Ian, Jack, and Dan
welcome!!
will want it to pass without comment, sorry Lads Ha Ha.
The RAH had a casualty; yes the favourite bit, the dust clutching his
Xmas Pudding tried to walk through the lounge wall but bounced back
Lochwinnoch Curling Club
onto the carpet. Not to be left out, we also had the gentleman who
missed the chair and made a lovely dive to the right, all survived, well
We are always looking for new members - why not sign up and take part in done boys!
the curling season which runs until April. If you’d like to try out the sport,
The New Year’s party was as usual a sell out and everyone brought in
call Gavin on 01505 681413 or Bill on 01505 503646.
the year with members, family and friends, all having a great time
together. Thanks to Alistair McMinn and Martin Slavin for once again
providing the music for the night, a special raffl e of two pictures,
painted by Ian Sloan, were won by Jim Cameron and Alison Berry.
A Wee bird told me about another case of the Kilbarchan streaker!! Who
would be out and about with only boots and kinky shorts on? He was
basketball
seen heading towards a marquee; yes, a tented New Year party - hope
you had a nice time A ..... Whoop’s, nearly mentioned the name!
Back now to the wee carpet, after the festive layoff, and wishing the
Calling All Women!
teams all the best for the rest of the season and to you all (members
and friends), hope that 2010 is a good year for all. Bingo and the Sunday
Ever fancied trying basketball? Whether you have played in the past, or are
line dancing has resumed, time to shake off those unwanted pounds
up for trying something new, this is your chance - Greenock Pacers Women’s
gained over the festive period.
team are looking for new players.
Sadly, we have to report the passing of Jim Ford, who passed away
We are a fun and friendly team who enjoy training regularly to work on
peacefully on Sunday 10th January at St Vincent’s Hospice, Johnstone.
our skills and fi tness, as well as socializing together for some all-important
The family would like to thank the members, friends and all who knew
team bonding! We hope to enter the Strathclyde League next season.
Jim for their support and condolences at this sad time. Jim was the bar
We train on Sundays 1pm - 3pm at Ravenscraig Sports Centre in Greenock.
manager and employed by the club for over 20 years. An accomplished
This is a recreational session, so why not come along and give it a try.
bowler himself, excelled on the Wee Carpet and in one year won singles,
doubles and triples championships - never been achieved before.
For more information, contact Jennifer Rooney on 07724 882393.
reported by John Fleming KBC
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