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Finals
Weekends.
Would
Members please note that the Schedule of play for both Finals
Weekends is posted on the noticeboard in the Clubhouse.
Silver
Jubilee Day - Saturday 14th August.
Once
the Aches, Pains and Sore Heads subside, the 72 Members who
set out to Celebrate 25 years of Bowling at Abronhill Bowling
Club will look back on what was perhaps, the most enjoyable
day in the Clubs' History.
By
the time that the Finalists took to the Green in the early evening,
the Members had already enjoyed a Continental Breakfast, a buffet
lunch and two course evening meal, 5 games of Bowls, Hospitality
drink and a subsidised voucher scheme that ensured no -one was
ever without a drink to hand.
 
In
a thrilling Final, the rink of Felix Lavery, Drew and Liz Parker
and Carol Wilson eventually ran out narrow winners over Raymond
Smith, Alan Pate, Margaret Hunter and Edith Steel.
The
Celebrations continued into the late evening with renditions
of many a favourite song and no let up in money going over the
Bar, and a drink fuelled challenge match between two members
who still had some enegy left.
Thanks
are due to Belhaven Brewers for the Trophies and support, to
the Anniversary Committee and the Ladies in the kitchen for
all their work and finally, to the Members themselves for setting
out to enjoy the day and succeeding !!!!!
Throughout
the day of Celebration, the members raised approx £200.00
to go towards the Fundraising for Strathcarron Hospice, with
the total figure now well exceeding £3,000.00 and growing
every day.
Finally,
what better way to Celebrate 25 years of Bowling than with the
news that Megan Ross has been chosen for the Scottish under
17 team - Congratulations Megan, and well done - an Honour for
Yourself and the Club.
Condorrat
Annual Friendly - Sunday 8th August.
Last
Sunday saw President Peter Callaghan and Lady President Mary
Moyes bring a busload of old friends from Condorrat to enjoy
our Annual Friendly.
Amidst
much laughter, drinking and catching up, some Bowls were actually
played, with the final result being an 87 - 69 win for Abronhill.
 
Many
thanks go to Mags Butler who did wonders in the kitchen and
provided a superb meal for everyone.
Quite
what the significance of John Ross holding up four fingers in
the above picture is, I don't know - but I'm sure he'll tell
you if you ask.
Thanks
to all our friends at Condorrat - we're already looking forward
to the return game next year.
KDBA
Finals.
This
Years Finals were held at Abronhill Bowling Club on Saturday
7th August in recognition of its Silver Jubilee Year.
 
The
Famous Red Blazer was much in evidence as the Association Committee
took over Abronhill to organise the climax of their season and
also took the time to carry out a presentation to Abronhill
to mark our 25th Anniversary.
Much
as this was appreciated, it couldn't outshine the achievement
of our very own Club Champion, Raymond Smith, in winning the
KDBA Champion of Champions Trophy - what a landmark for 25 years
of Bowling!
The
Crowds came out and enjoyed a wonderful day of Bowling in the
Sunshine - what a glorious highlight to the KDBA Season.
Ladies
Silver Jubilee Celebrations.
A
large turnout of Visiting Clubs and representatives from the
various Bowling Associations helped Abronhill Ladies celebrate
this Milestone in the History of the Club.
Good
Bowling was on view on all Rinks, Hospitality was to the fore,
as was home baking, and the Ladies celebrated in style.
 
SWBA
Finals.
Abronhill
did the SWBA Finals proud : the Greens were running fast, the
Club was looking its best and, from the responses we've had
from the Clubs involved, everyone thouroughly enjoyed the day
irrespective of the final score.
 
Gents
Silver Jubilee Celebration: 29th May.
A
large turnout of Visiting Clubs and representatives from the
various Bowling Associations helped Abronhill Gents celebrate
this Milestone in the History of the Club.
 
As
well as enjoying a marvellous days Bowling, meeting friends
old and new and generally celebrating the work of everyone involved
in getting the Club to this Landmark, the Gents also raised
£281.00 which was handed over to the Strathcarron Committee
towards this years Fundraising.The Gents would like to thank
the Ladies section for all their work in the background to ensure
that the day was such a success.
10th
Anniversary Brochure
As
part of the 25th Anniversary we are trying to bring together
any Brochures, Publications or Photos from the Clubs past and
begin with publishing the 10th Anniversary Brochure on-line.
I'm
afraid that, 15 years on, it's a bit wrinkled, faded out and
not in exactly pristine condition, but there again just look
at the members.
Opening
Day - 03/04/2010 : Let
the Celebrations begin
Coming
as no small surprise, the Club celebrated its 25th Annual Opening
Day in fine weather with 10 ends of Bowls played, the traditional
Steak Pie duly tucked away, speeches delivered, copious amounts
of Alcohol consumed and, for those still in the party mood,
dancing the night away to an excellent Cabaret act. Laughter
and smiles were the order of the day and a year of Celebrations
were kicked off. Thanks go to all those who worked so hard to
get the Club and Greens looking in such good condition and to
those who worked behind the scenes during the day, handing out
the hospitality and preparing and serving the meal.
 
 
 
Thanks
to Jimmy McNeill for supplying the Photographs.
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