INNELLAN BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB 2025 Archive Bowling Section ROYAL BAR OPEN PAIRS
Fabulous day on Sunday 3 August hosting the Royal Bar Open Pairs sponsored by Martin & Liz from The Royal, Innellan. 48 bowlers from Cowal, Bute & Essex played 5 x games of 5 x ends to determine the winners of each section. Following very exciting semi finals between Ian & Christine Goffin -v- Claire & Brian Robertson of Kirn & Hunters Quay Bowling Club & Lorna Anderson & Ben Jackson of Kirn & Hunter's Quay BC -v- Willie Wilson of Kirn & Hunter's Quay BC & Terry Walker of Bogleha BC. The finalists were Brian's Pair & Terry's pair. The final started with Willie & Terry going 3 up after 2 ends & then losing a 4 to Claire & Brian. They never really recovered from this & Claire & Brian went on to win the Royal Bar Open Pairs for 2025 sponsored by the Royal Bar. Commiserations to Willie & Terry but super well done to Kirn's Claire & Brian taking the shield. A lovely day was had by all & I have to thank the Innellan members who worked so hard to ensure that the day was a success. You all worked your socks off & I don't have to say who. Thank you all. Thanks also to
our friend James Rippey & his mates from Essex, to
Kirn & HQ for sending 11 pairs today & to those
who stepped in to fill call- offs. The Club appreciates the support. Good luck to everyone playing in the Dunoon Tournament this week. Last & certainly not least super well done to the Cowal teams who competed at Ayr this week & put our wee corner of Scotland on the map. A great big thank you to you all. Myra SUNSHINE FOR FUNDRAISER FOR A&BWBA ON INNELLAN GREEN
As Host Club for Cowal this year President John welcomed 40 bowlers from all six Cowal Clubs to our Green on Friday 9 May to play in the Argyll & Bute Women's Bowling Association Fundraiser. We did have quite a few uninvited guests (midges) too unfortunately but we coped. The format was 3 x games of 6 x ends with the highest scoring team being Claire Robertson, Charlotte Lorimer, Brian Robertson & Ben Jackson from Kirn & Hunter's Quay BC. The only team to win all three games, congratulations to them. A huge thanks to our members who helped in any way to prepare for this event. The evening finished up with a delicious supper & large raffle (thanks to all Clubs for providing prizes). The total amount handed over to A&BWBA to help with their travel etc was £339. Helen McVicar then gave a vote of thanks on behalf of the ladies. Haste ye back! Myra WEDNESDAY POINTS GAME This will begin on 16th April at 2pm. SATURDAY bounce games will start on Saturday 19th at 2pm Myra 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. 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 LADIES DAY
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 ROYAL BAR CHALLENGE SHIELD
The Club
held its Open Pairs today with 48 bowlers from Cowal
& Rothesay. 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 WEDNESDAY POINTS GAME Our Wednesday afternoon games for points will start this Wednesday 1st May at 2pm. Myra - Secretary OPENING OF THE GREEN & COURTS
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 TENNIS COURTS NOW CLOSED
Thanks to all the members who carried out the work on the Courts in preparation for winter. Thats IBTC now closed for the season. Myra THE MEG HENRY MEMORIAL ROSEBOWL A grand day was had at the Club on Sunday 10th August when a very friendly tournament took place in memory of Meg Henry - a stalwart supporter of the Club. Along with members of Meg's family, there was a mixed group of tennis players from IBTC and Castle Tennis Club. The weather was very kind and the outcome of the day was that honours were shared between IBTC and Castle. Lauren Black (Castle) and Roan Wright (IBTC) being the winning pair and Kat Ross (IBTC) and Jaroslaw Michalak (Castle) being the runners up. Innes (Meg's grandson) presented the Meg Henry Rosebowl to the winners along with a congratulatory tube of tennis balls. All in all, a lovely day! Haste ye Back!
THE MEG HENRY MEMORIAL ROSEBOWL Just a wee minder about Meg's Rosebowl Tournament next Sunday the 10th August (1pm for a 1.30pm start). This is an informal, friendly competition where it's lovely to meet up with folk. We play tennis and enjoy an afternoon tea as well. It would be grand if you could let Elaine Marshall know if you can manage along. If you can come, a wee food contribution to the tea would be greatly appreciated. I'm really hoping the weather smiles kindly on us. Myra TENNIS UPDATE The courts were prepared for the new season by Tennis Members, some volunteers and some Members from the Bowling Section. Grateful thanks to you all! We are also pleased that new fencing was erected by Stuart Gower of Fynewood, Dunoon, which completed the full circumference of the courts, and we are very grateful to him for all his help. The Tennis Pavilion has been made more wind and water tight so can now be safely used. As senior members numbers have been falling, it is good to see that after a leaflet drop was carried out locally, people of all ages have been expressing an interest and joining the club, including a welcome group of junior players. Tennis equipment (racquets, balls, etc) is available for use by members and visitors attending with members, and is stored inside the pavilion. We still offer 'Come and Try' sessions for Bowling & Tennis at mutually convenient times. We do not currently offer formal tennis coaching, but we are actively looking into being able to provide this as an optional paid service. The Tennis WhatsApp group is working well for folks to keep in touch either to pass on info or say when they are able to play. A new update for the club is the Sum-Up machine that is available in the tennis pavilion that allows for card payments from visitors attending with members. Hopefully this will be accessible to all visitors in the near future, after some joinery work. The honesty box for cash is still in use on the pavilion door and accessible without needing a key. We're hoping to organise some informal get togethers and tournaments over the season. It will be good to meet up with new members! Elaine
Marshall News and Events TENNIS COURTS NOW CLOSED
Thanks to all the members who carried out the work on the Courts in preparation for winter. Thats IBTC now closed for the season. Myra PRESENTATION OF PRIZES - INNELLAN BOWLING & TENNIS CLUB 28 Members and friends gathered in the Clubhouse on Friday 17 October to celebrate our 2025 season. President Jim Elsby thanked all present & then it was time for the prizegiving before tucking into delicious suppers supplied by 'Queen Street Chippy'. Everyone enjoyed a fun night with plenty of banter. Karen & Brian Prevett were presented with tokens of appreciation of all the work they carry out at the Club. They are going to be sadly missed when they move away. WINNERS TENNIS: MEG
HENRY MEMORIAL ROSEBOWL - BOWLING
& TENNIS BOWLING: LADIES
CHAMPION - SYKES
TROPHY - LADIES
PAIRS - MIXED
PAIRS - GENTS'
CHAMPION - MATT
TAYLOR - GENTS'
PAIRS - PRESIDENT'S
CUP - VICE
PRESIDENT'S TROPHY - WEDNESDAY
WAPPENSCHAW - MACLAREN
ROSEBOWL - OPEN
TOURNAMENTS - Congratulations to all the winners, with a special mention to Brian & Myra taking the championships for 2025. I was sorry to miss the presentation but was delighted to receive the new Ladies Championship Trophy on my return from holiday. Also well done to our Junior Member, Roan Wright. Haste ye Back QUIZ NIGHT AT IBTC
Thanks to everyone who came along to our Quiz Night on Monday 4 August as part of The Dunoon Bowling Tournament entertainment programme. It was great to see our regulars & a few new quizzers coming along. Our resident quizmaster, Alison Tarkenter didn't disappoint as she again brought eight rounds of various topics for us to answer. The lucky winners were "Ignorance is Bliss", Pat Webster, Peter Webster, Arthur Condy & Jim Elsby with a score of 100 points. Coming second with 99 points were "The Volunteers", closely followed by "The Vital Sparks" with 96. Thanks to everyone who provided raffle prizes & who supported our wee Club. We look forward to welcoming you back. Myra EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING An EGM was called on Monday 16 June 2025 due to President John Gow's resignation due to his relocation to the Glasgow area. We had also received Dougie Lauffer resignation as Vice President. The meeting was well attended and thankfully we had no bother filling the posts. Jim Elsby (former President of the Club many times) offered to stand in as President until the AGM in February. With this post filled, Dougie Lauffer was happy to step back in as Vice President until then too, although he did want it minuted that he would not be standing as President in February. Both Jim & Dougie were unanimously accepted by the members in attendance. President Jim thanked the members for attending the meeting and gave a vote of thanks to the outgoing President for all the work he had carried out during his time at the Club. Dougie then presented John Gow with a token of the Club's appreciation on behalf of the members. Myra SAD NEWS It is with great sadness that I advise of the passing of our ex member & friend Barry Chapman. Barry & his wife Joyce were members of IBTC for several years & Barry was also on Committee for part of his time at the Club. Barry passed away peacefully after a long illness. The family would like to invite any of the members who remember Barry to a wee celebration of his life to be held in IBTC's clubhouse on Friday 30th May at 2pm. The Club would like to send condolences to Joyce & family. Myra OPENING DAY 2025
OPENING DAY
Our 171st Opening Ceremony will be held on Saturday 12 April at the usual time of 1.30 for 2pm and we are hoping for a good turnout. Let's hope the weather is kind to us. Please provide a little something towards afternoon tea (sandwiches/savouries/cakes/crisps etc) and/or a raffle prize. Membership - If you wish to pay your membership in cash, you can do this on the day but I will put the bank details below in case you've lost them. Payment of Fees - PLEASE NOTE NEW BANK DETAILS RBS Please remember to identify yourself. All our membership fees are detailed clearly on our home page but if you are unsure of anything please do not hesitate to get in touch. Please remember to read the noticeboards when you are at the Club as we already have a few events which will be held in late April & early & mid May. We also have some invitations from kindred Clubs. Thankyou to all the members who have been working hard to get the Clubhouse, Grounds & Courts ready for Opening. We have another WORK PARTY this Wednesday (9th APRIL) to ensure we're spick and span and if you haven't managed along, you'll be more than welcome to join us. Myra AGM UPDATE We had a great turnout on Sunday 9 February for the AGM. Welcome to Arthur Condy & Lewis MacDonald who joined our Management Committee. We were sorry to lose Liz Gower from our Committee but would like to thank her for all her dedication to the Club. We are not losing Liz as member which is the best news. We have set
our 2025 Opening Day as Saturday
12 April at 2pm. Myra ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Club will hold its AGM on Sunday 9th February 2025 at 2pm in the Clubhouse. It would be good to have as many members attending as possible. AGM papers have been emailed to all members. Myra |
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