Liberton Bowling Club

Opening Day at Liberton BC today, with a full green of 40 members for our sesquicentenary. Congratulations go to Andrew Main in his 1st year as President, and to Sandra Wilson in her 1st year as Vice-President.

We are having another Try Bowls weekend to introduce new members to the game.

Andrew Main, on the left, Margaret Martin, and Alistair Fraser won the Mixed Triples Trophy under the floodlights tonight, beating Norman Inglis, Raymond Oldroyd, and Kevin Hanlon in the final by 12 shots to 9.

James Watson won the Consolation Cup earlier this week, beating his father, also James Watson.

From right to left, Andrew Main and Norman Inglis, won the Gents Pairs this afternoon, against Joe Rendle and Andy Beveridge.

Sandra Wilson, on the right, won the Ladies Handicap Trophy this afternoon against Clare Duncan.

James Watson, on the left, won the Gents Handicap Trophy this afternoon, beating the holder, Alex Hay.

Olivia Preston, on the left, won the Ladies Championship for the first time, beating Margo Crawford in the final.

Charlie Duncan, far left, beat David Soutar (Mayfield) by 21-6 in the SESBA KO Singles semi-final this afternoon at Whitehouse & Grange.
On the next rink, the Liberton A triple beat the Liberton B triple by 19-7. Left to right are Derek Stalker, Alastair Fraser, Jimmy Johnstone, Raymond Oldroyd, and Bill Dick, who is walking back up the green. Joe Rendle is out of the picture.
The finals take place next Tuesday at Craigmillar Park.

Winners of the 3:2:1 competition on Saturday at Liberton were, from left to right, Margo Crawford, Paul Darroch, and Clare Duncan.
A special moment for Paul, who only started bowling 4 months ago.

Gent's Championship Final tonight. Norman Inglis, on the left, beat Andy Beveridge, on the right, in a closely fought match, 21-17. Vice-President, Andrew Main, centre, marked the tie.