INNELLAN BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB


2024 Archive


Bowling Section


PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

Now that the Green has closed for the season, It's time for the Presentation of Prizes.

I have been trying to arrange this with The Royal for Wednesday 20 or 27 November but unfortunately they are closing Tuesdays & Wednesdays all November.
I have provisionally booked Wednesday 4 December & will start taking bookings to see how it goes.

It will be a buffet similar to last year's & I will confirm the cost once I know.

Look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.

Raffle prizes would be most welcome too.

Myra
Secretary


LADIES DAY


Winners & Runners Up:
L - R Anne Margaret Houston, Joan Evans, Karen Prevent & Lydia Moodie

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Special prize winners:
L - R Louise Cannon & Evelyn Pullar

Sponsored by McLay Glass & Glazing

Although I ordered the sunshine for our Ladies Day, I didn't expect it to be the hottest day of the year.

I think the heat affected most of us but we got through it.

24 ladies from all six Cowal Clubs congregated on our Green on Sunday 8 September to play for the McLay Cup. The format was 12 pairs playing 5 games of 5 ends with the highest 4 teams going on to the semis.

The pairs who qualified were:-

Lydia Moodie (Ardentinny )& Anne Margaret Houston (Dunoon Argyll), Cathy Smith (Bogleha) & Elsbeth Brint (Ardentinny), Joan Evans (Ardentinny) & Karen Prevett (Innellan)& Mary Brooks (Dunoon Argyll)& Isabel Lauder (Bogleha).

The final was a super game which was decided in an extra end.

Congratulations to Joan & Karen who lifted the trophy with Lydia & Anne Margaret being the deserving runners up.

The special prizes were won by Evelyn Pullar (Upper Cowal) & Louise Cannon (Dunoon Argyll)

Thanks to our wonderful men who looked after us all day & to our caterer Andrew who served us a feast. Lots of goodies bags were available.

Our very special thanks to Jake McLay for his continued support to our wee Club.

Haste ye Back

Myra
Secretary


ROYAL BAR CHALLENGE SHIELD


Runners Up David & Kieran Reynolds from Rothesay BC
& the winners Rachel Gillies & Cammy Boyd from
Kirn & Hunter's Quay BC with President John


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Our sponsor Martin Donnelly from The Royal Bar
with the proud winners Rachel & Cammy.

The Club held its Open Pairs today with 48 bowlers from Cowal & Rothesay.
Thankyou to all who entered with a special mention to Kirn & Hunters Quay Bowling Club who sent along 12 pairs & Rothesay with 4.

It was only right then that the final was between pairs from both of these Clubs & a very exciting final it was.

Well done to both pairs as they played through the pouring rain.

Rachel Gillies & Cammy Boyd from Kirn took on David & Kieron Reynolds from Rothesay with Kirn taking the shield by one shot.

Congratulations to them all & to the semi finalists from Dunoon Argyll (Craig Houston & Stevie Girvan) & Paige Gillan & Andy Scott from Kirn.

Thanks also to all the workers today as without these folks our clubs just wouldn't survive.

Last but certainly not least thanks once again to Martin & Liz of the Royal Bar, Innellan for their continued sponsorship.

Have to mention also that it was great to see Rachel hugging her shield as we dropped her off at home. Winning that first cup is always very special.


THANKYOU TO CO-OPERATIVE FUNERALCARE - DUNOON

The Club was delighted to receive 12 bowling mats and 12 scorecard holders from the Dunoon Branch of Co-op Funeralcare.

This has been a great boost to the Club as several of our mats are rather the worse for wear.

President John was happy to welcome Scott Richmond, Manager, to accept this kind donation.

Myra
Secretary


WEDNESDAY POINTS GAME

Our Wednesday afternoon games for points will start this Wednesday 1st May at 2pm.

Myra - Secretary


OPENING OF THE GREEN & COURTS


(L to R) Robert Devine, Ardentinny BC
Myra Campbell,Secretary
John Gow, President
Elaine Marshall
Eileen Brand

Eileen opening The Green

(L to R) Kevin Hayes &
Barbara Parkinson (Rothesay BC)
John Devine & Jim Morgan Innellan.

President, John presenting Robert with a gift
for speaking on behalf of kindred Clubs

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Joan Evans & Robert Devine of Ardentinny
getting friendly with our friend the pig

Well, what a day for our 170th Opening. Sunshine, tennis, bowling, good food & great company.

Big shout out to all the visiting bowlers who supported us & the guys & gals from overseas. I hope they made it through Colintraive customs with all that booze ??

President John thanked Robert Devine from Ardentinny Bowling Club who spoke kindly on behalf of kindred Clubs. He then asked Eileen Brand to deliver the first bowls of the season, after which he declared the Green & Courts open for 2024.

Our first toucher of the season was won by Barbara Parkinson of RBC & the winning triple was John Devine & Jim Morgan (Innellan) & Kevin Hayes (RBC).

A substantial afternoon tea was then enjoyed before Andy Brown & President John tackled the huge raffle. Thankyou to everyone who brought prizes & tickets.

Haste ye Back

First points game will be Wednesday 1st May at 2pm. Hopefully see you there.

Myra


Tennis Section


PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

Now that the Green has closed for the season, It's time for the Presentation of Prizes.

I have been trying to arrange this with The Royal for Wednesday 20 or 27 November but unfortunately they are closing Tuesdays & Wednesdays all November.
I have provisionally booked Wednesday 4 December & will start taking bookings to see how it goes.

It will be a buffet similar to last year's & I will confirm the cost once I know.

Look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.

Raffle prizes would be most welcome too.

Myra
Secretary


THE MEG HENRY MEMORIAL ROSEBOWL

Winners Helen & Stevie with the Rosebowl,
with Runners Up Lynne & Graeme

All the happy participants in the sunshine

Bathed in warm sunshine, Innellan Bowling and Tennis Club hosted the Meg Henry Tennis Tournament on Sunday 23 June.

Players from the host Club & Castle Tennis Club joined forces with members of the Henry family to compete for the Rosebowl, a lovely trophy donated by the Henry family.

The afternoon ended with Tom Henry congratulating the winners and presenting the Rosebowl to Helen Waddell and Stevie Limbert both from Castle Tennis Club.

A great afternoon was had by all, including a very enjoyable afternoon tea. The club would like to thank all who participated and made this day a great success for the Club.

We look forward to welcoming you all back next year.

Elizabeth Gower
IBTC


MEG HENRY MEMORIAL ROSEBOWL

The Club is holding Meg's Memorial Tournament on Sunday 23 June - 12.30 for 1pm start & members, family & friends are invited to compete. Entry fee £3.00.

There will be an afternoon tea following the game & if you can bring along a wee token towards this, it would be appreciated.

Now all we need is the Sun!


OPENING OF THE GREEN & COURTS


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Well, what a day for our 170th Opening. Sunshine, tennis, bowling, good food & great company.

Big shout out to all the visiting bowlers who supported us & the guys & gals from overseas. I hope they made it through Colintraive customs with all that booze ??

President John thanked Robert Devine from Ardentinny Bowling Club who spoke kindly on behalf of kindred Clubs. He then asked Eileen Brand to deliver the first bowls of the season, after which he declared the Green & Courts open for 2024.

Our first toucher of the season was won by Barbara Parkinson of RBC & the winning triple was John Devine & Jim Morgan (Innellan) & Kevin Hayes (RBC).

A substantial afternoon tea was then enjoyed before Andy Brown & President John tackled the huge raffle. Thankyou to everyone who brought prizes & tickets.

Haste ye Back

Myra


News and Events


PRESENTATION

All good things come to an end, so they say. But only until April.

The Royal Bar, Innellan hosted our Presentation of Prizes on Wednesday 4 December.

A lovely meal was enjoyed followed by President John Gow speaking to the 2024 season & congratulating the winners & all those who took part.

He also thanked our sponsors, without whom we would struggle & spoke to our camaraderie with kindred Clubs Ardentinny (The Pig) & Dunoon Argyll ( Senior Challenge).

& then to the Presentation:

TENNIS

LADIES CHAMPION - Liz Gower
LADIES DOUBLES - Cathy Caldwell & Liz Gower
MEG HENRY MEMORIAL ROSEBOWL - Stevie Limbert & Lynn McFarlane

BOWLING & TENNIS

DRUMMOND TROPHY - Margaret Lauder

BOWLING

LADIES CHAMPION - Myra Campbell
Runner Up - Lynn Lauffer
SYKES TROPHY - Myra Campbell
Runner Up - Karen Prevett
SECRETARY'S PLATE - Vanda Brown
Runner Up - Ellie MacFadzean
LADIES PAIRS - Winners - Lynn Lauffer & Vanda Brown
Runners Up - Ellie MacFadzean & Karen Prevett
MIXED PAIRS - Winners - Myra Campbell & Jim James Elsby
Runners Up - Vanda & Andy Brown

GENTS' CHAMPION - Winner - Jim Elsby
Runner Up - Jim Morgan
MATT TAYLOR - Winner - Jim Elsby
Runner Up - Dougie Lauffer
GENTS' PAIRS - Winners - Ernie Sykes & Jim Elsby
Runners Up - Dougie Lauffer & Andy Brown
PRESIDENT'S CUP - Winner - John Gow
Runner Up - Andy Brown
VICE PRESIDENT'S TROPHY - Winner - Peter Webster
Runner Up - Roy Falconer
WEDNESDAY WAPPENSCHAW - Winner - Peter Webster
NEIL MCCORMACK TROPHY - Winners Myra Campbell & Jim Elsby

OPEN TOURNAMENTS

DUNOON ARGYLL BC GENTS' TRIPLES - Jim Elsby, John Gow & Dougie Lauffer

DUNOON ARGYLL BC LADIES DAY - Helen Campbell, Helen Bonacorsi & Myra Campbell

INNELLAN LADIES DAY - Joan Evans & Karen Prevett

COLINTRAIVE ANNIVERSARY TROPHY - Andy Brown & team.

Myra
Secretary


Lynn & Vanda with the Ladies
Pairs Shield


Vanda with the Secretary's Plate


President John presenting Ernie
with the Gents' Pairs Trophy


President John presenting
Peter with the Wednesday
Wappenschaw Shield


President John with
The President's Cup


Karen with her little trophy
which was missed last season


President John presenting
Peter with the
Vice Presidents Trophy

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PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

Now that the Green has closed for the season, It's time for the Presentation of Prizes.

I have been trying to arrange this with The Royal for Wednesday 20 or 27 November but unfortunately they are closing Tuesdays & Wednesdays all November.
I have provisionally booked Wednesday 4 December & will start taking bookings to see how it goes.

It will be a buffet similar to last year's & I will confirm the cost once I know.

Look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.

Raffle prizes would be most welcome too.

Myra
Secretary


QUIZ NIGHT

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Huge thanks to our resident quizmaster Alison Tarkenter (she who must be obeyed).
Thanks to all who came along. Also thanks for raffle prizes.
Our winning team by the narrowest of margins (113 points) '4 Quizzers', were newcomers to our quiz nights Marion Fyfe, Bill Gemmell, Katie Gemmell & all the way from Dubai specially to attend Georgina Gemmell.
Congratulations to them. Commiserations to 'The Allsorts' with Christine Davies, Carrie O'Brien, Shirley & Ernie Sykes with 112 points.

Only one red card was issued - I wonder who to ????

We hope to hold another Quiz in February & are hoping for some Sun by then.

Hope you can all come along.


?QUIZ NIGHT?

As part of the Dunoon Bowling Week entertainment we will once again be hosting our Quiz Night on Monday 5th August.
We will have our resident quizmaster Alison Tarkenter firing her varied selection of ???'s & woe betide anyone disagreeing with her answers.

7.30 for 8pm - £4.00 per person. Teams of 4 max.

Come along, bring a friend, & join in the fun.

Raffle prizes would be appreciated.

Myra - Secretary


THANKYOU TO CO-OPERATIVE FUNERALCARE - DUNOON

The Club was delighted to receive 12 bowling mats and 12 scorecard holders from the Dunoon Branch of Co-op Funeralcare.

This has been a great boost to the Club as several of our mats are rather the worse for wear.

President John was happy to welcome Scott Richmond, Manager, to accept this kind donation.

Myra
Secretary


OPENING OF THE GREEN & COURTS


(L to R) Robert Devine, Ardentinny BC
Myra Campbell,Secretary
John Gow, President
Elaine Marshall
Eileen Brand

Eileen opening The Green

(L to R) Kevin Hayes &
Barbara Parkinson (Rothesay BC)
John Devine & Jim Morgan Innellan.

President, John presenting Robert with a gift
for speaking on behalf of kindred Clubs

Joan Evans & Robert Devine of Ardentinny
getting friendly with our friend the pig


(click pictures above to enlarge)

Well, what a day for our 170th Opening. Sunshine, tennis, bowling, good food & great company.

Big shout out to all the visiting bowlers who supported us & the guys & gals from overseas. I hope they made it through Colintraive customs with all that booze ??

President John thanked Robert Devine from Ardentinny Bowling Club who spoke kindly on behalf of kindred Clubs. He then asked Eileen Brand to deliver the first bowls of the season, after which he declared the Green & Courts open for 2024.

Our first toucher of the season was won by Barbara Parkinson of RBC & the winning triple was John Devine & Jim Morgan (Innellan) & Kevin Hayes (RBC).

A substantial afternoon tea was then enjoyed before Andy Brown & President John tackled the huge raffle. Thankyou to everyone who brought prizes & tickets.

Haste ye Back

First points game will be Wednesday 1st May at 2pm. Hopefully see you there.

Myra


OPENING DAY- 170th SEASON

We are opening for the season on Saturday 27 April. 1.30 for 2pm.

We look forward to welcoming our current members, kindred Club friends & hopefully some potential new members.

Everyone is welcome to come along. Weather permitting we will have a short game of bowls & tennis.

This will be followed by afternoon tea/raffle & refreshments.

Could members please bring along a small token towards the tea and/or a raffle prize.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Myra
Secretary


AGM

The Club's reconvened AGM was held on Sunday 25 February.

Our Committee of Management for Season 2024 is:-

President - John Gow
Vice President - Dougie Lauffer
Secretary - Myra Campbell
Treasurer - Jim Morgan / John Devine
Past President - John Black
Peter Webster
Jim Law
Bar Convenor - Lynn Lauffer
Kitchen Convenor - Karen Prevett
Tennis Section -
Liz Gower
Elaine Marshall

Our Membership Fees will remain same.

Opening Day 2024 will be Saturday 27 April at 1.30 for 2pm.

Myra
Secretary


MYRA SCOTT - FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

The service for our ex Member Myra Scott will be held at Greenock Crematorium on Friday 16 February at 3pm.

Myra
Secretary


MORE SAD NEWS

It is with sadness that I advise of the sudden passing of our ex Member & friend, Myra Scott.

Myra was an active member of the bowling section & played in the league & many external competitions.

Our condolences go to Donnie at this very sad time.

The Club flag will remain at half mast until Myra's funeral. Once Donnie has the details I'll pass them on.

R I.P. Myra


SAD NEWS

I'm sorry to pass on the sad news of the passing of our Member & good friend David Ross. David was a great ambassador for our Club & enjoyed both bowls & tennis before becoming ill.

David passed peacefully at home on Sunday 21 January with Kat by his side.

Our thoughts are with Kat & his family & friends.

The flag will fly at half mast in David's memory.

R I P. David

David's service will be held on Monday 5 February
at 1.00pm at Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium
A760 Largs Road, Dalry, North Ayrshire,
KA24 5LE

followed by refreshments at the Willowbank Hotel
96 Greenock Road
Largs
KA30 8PG
Ph: 01475 675435

Myra
Secretary