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THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF AYRSHIRE BOWLING COMPETITION
On 3 September 2011, the Final of the PGLA Rinks Bowling competition was held at Crosshouse Bowling Club. Organisers of the competition were Archie Patrick, Drew Rankine and Ian Williamson of Prestwick 1060. The runners-up from Skelmorlie were John McMillan, John Balsillie, Charles McCready and Neil Nicolson. The winners from Prestwick were Drew Rankine, Don Sharp, Ronnie Monroe, and Archibald Patrick. |
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On Sunday 21 August 2011 the Annual Inter Provincial Grand Lodge Bowling Competition took place at Prestwick Bowling Club. The "Friendship Quaich" played alternately in Ayrshire and Renfrewshire West was first presented in 2005 by the Province of Renfrewshire West. This year the friendship between the two Provinces was further cemented with the two Provincial Grand Masters both playing. Brother Archibald Chalmers for Ayrshire and Brother James W. Miller for Renfrewshire West. The weather was excellent as was the company, the bowling, the hospitality and not forgetting, the dinner. Both PGM's thanked everyone concerned for making the arrangements and for a most enjoyable day. Particular thanks going to Brothers Patrick, Williamson and Rankine from "1060" for their continued efforts. Everyone went home having had an great day out. Oh, just as a by-the-by, and in case you were interested --- Ayrshire retained the Quaich. (Due to the sad faces from Renfrewshire West no photographs were taken!!.) |
On Saturday 7 May 2011, the annual PGLA Triples Bowling competition was held at Riccarton and Crosshouse Bowling Greens. The finals were played on 8th May. |
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On 6 February 2011, the PGLA Indoor Bowling Competition was held at Prestwick Bowling Club. The competition was organised by Bro. Ian Williamson PM of Lodge Prestwick No.1060 and Bro. Archie Patrick PM Lodge Prestwick No.1060 with sponsorship by Gordon Middleton and Patrick and Thomson Building Supplies Ltd. The runners up were Bro. Jim Barclay 1060, Bro. William Harper 1060, Bro. Robin Fiddler 125, and Bro. Steven Dillon 1060. The competition was won by Bro. Sammy Duffy 135, Bro. John Dillot 1060, Bro. Jik McKean 1060 and Bro. John Keir 1060. The prizes were presented by Margaret Patrick, mother of one of the sponsors, and RWPGM Bro. Archibald Chalmers. |
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The Annual Inter Provincial Grand Lodge Bowling Competition between Ayrshire and Renfrewshire West took place on Sunday 22 August 2010 at Gourock Bowling Club. Everyone was welcomed by RWPGM Brother James W. Miller, who also welcomed the Trophy back into his Province albeit only for viewing purposes. 6 rinks from both Provinces enjoyed a great day of bowling and banter, interspersed with equally appreciated hospitality, followed by a most enjoyable meal. Anyone who has visited Gourock Bowling Club will appreciate the magnificent views that can be enjoyed -- when it is not raining. At the close of play the RWPGM Brother Miller announced that although the highest scoring rink was form Renfrewshire West, Ayrshire had retained the Trophy 83 points to 79. RWPGM Brother Archie Chalmers made a fitting reply, thanking Renfrewshire West and Gourock Bowling Club for all the arrangements which had made the day one of great enjoyment. The next Competition will be held at Prestwick Bowling Club in 2011 when Ayrshire will fiercely defend the retention of the Trophy. The proceeds from the Raffle was donated to the Marcus Humphrey House (approx. £150). Regrettably, no photographs were taken. |
Rin Rinks from Lodge Royal Arch No. 314 & St Andrew No. 126 who played 19 years ago at Darvel and have been great friends since, meet again at Blacklands Bowling Club as part of the annual PGL rinks bowling tournament. Brethren enjoyed a good day at Blacklands. Brother W. Jackson PM of Lodge St John No.173 received the green on behalf of Ayrshire PGL. The Brethren had a most enjoyable day in the sunshine. |
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| The first round of the PGL Rinks competition was help on Aug 14 at Kilbirnie. The finals of this competition will be held in early September. |
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Winners of the 2010 Indoor Bowling Competition were from Prestwick 1060, and from left to right are David Reid, Drew Rankine, Iain Williamson and Archie Patrick. |
The Finals of the Triples Bowling were held on Sunday 3 May 2009. Winners in the pictures below are William Duffy, Peter Brown & Joe McGinley Snr Lodge St James Tarbolton (Kil) No. 135.
Runners Up
Jim Scott, Alec Stevenson & Hugh Goodwin Lodge St James Tarbolton (Kil) No. 135. |
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Pictured below are games from the first day of the Triples Bowling at Riccarton Bowling Green on 2 May 2009. 8 teams went through to to second day also to be played at Riccarton. Other games on the first day were played at Crosshouse Bowling green. The tournament was organised by Bro. Archie Patrick and Bro. Drew Rankine, with help at Riccarton from Bro. John McKenzie.
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The PGLA Indoor Bowling Competition was held on Sunday 8 February 2009 at Prestwick Indoor Bowling Club. The competition was sponsored by Archibald Patrick PM of 1060 and Gordon Middleton PM of 314. The results were:
Runners up: Lodge Tarbolton (Kil) St. James 135, Bros. Alex Stevenson, Danny Christie, John Rae and Jim Scott.
Winners: Lodge Tarbolton (Kil) St. James 135, Bros. Billy Duffy, Neal Christie, Peter Brown and Joe McGinley.
Approximately 90 Brethren attended the competition and all enjoyed the days bowling, and filled roll with Tea or Coffee at the start of the day followed by a good lunch. |
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