Balerno Bowling Club

The Green will open on Saturday, 21st April, weather permitting. It looks glorious.
When Tom Murray took it over he said that it would probably take about 5 years to get the best out of it. He has been true to his word. It is very lush due to the mild winter. So much so that it is unlikely that a cut at this time of year has yielded so much grass. Tom and his helpers have done such a great job that it is easy to forget what Green care went before. It was not exactly neglected. Many pounds were spent and much advice was taken but still we had problems that our members were quick to point out. It is a fact that more nonsense is spoken about Greens than anything else in a bowling club. Every member is an expert. Laurie McMorran never said a truer word than “If someone complains about the Green, first ask whether they won or lost.”
However, in fairness, some complaints were justified but are now, hopefully, a thing of the past.
The Club Bowling Meeting will be held on Friday, 23rd March at 7.30pm in the downstairs lounge. Traditionally, this is poorly attended. Perhaps, now that it has been moved to a Friday evening, this will change. It is a mistake to think that this meeting is purely concerned with picking the players to represent the Club in competitions. Any aspect of bowling can and is discussed. For example, in recent seasons, rule changes have been explained. Even if your bowling interest is primarily recreational, rather than competitive, do go along. Your opinion is worth hearing.
The Seniors Annual General Meeting will be held in the upstairs lounge on Friday,30th March at 2.30pm. The later start is to accomodate those playing Indoors. In contrast, this is usually well attended and all the better for it. Some illustrous names now qualify for membership of the Seniors. Billy Davidson and Paddy Welch to name but two. They don’t look a day older than when I first saw them leaping around the dance floor some twenty years ago. Now both are Grandfathers and move slightly more slowly and stiffly in the morning but they are a very welcome addition.
Finally, many congatulations to our near neighbours, Currie Rugby Club, on winning the Premier Championship. A magnificent achievement. Well done!

F.D.H.King

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