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Opening Day 2008

Past President Jack Bruce with the official party (click to enlarge)

Another highly enjoyable opening day took place at the Vale of Leven Bowling Club on Saturday 12th April 2008. The weather forecast had not been encouraging but in the hours leading up to the opening ceremony the rain did not arrive. Unfortunately for the party on the green it started just before the ceremony and unlike last year it was also very cold.

Past President Jack Bruce thanked the members for their support last year then passed the microphone over to our incoming President, David Nicolson. David mentioned that the event was tinged with sadness for him due to the passing of his father and our honorary president, John, in January of this year. I am sure that John would have been very proud to see David as the club president, a position that he too had once held.

Karen Delivers the first bowl of the 2008 Season (Click to Enlarge)

The greens were then officially opened by President David's partner, Karen Brodie, who made a great job of delivering the first two bowls of the season. The ladies in the official party were then presented with flowers by our two charming flower girls. They were then themselves presented with gifts for carrying out their duties so well (and for braving the weather). (Click Image to Enlarge)

New Members

This year eight new members were welcomed to the club by President David. Each of them was presented with their membership on the green and introduced to the existing members who were present.

After the formal proceedings the stage was set for the 2008 opening game. At this point the weather took a turn for the better. The sun came out and both greens were full to capacity as members and guests enjoyed the play on greens, which played very well for the first day of the season. Seven ends were played but even in such a short game the players managed to arrange several refreshment breaks.

(Click image to enlarge)
John Cameron, Bryan Weir, Jim McPhee and Pat McColl

The highest up rink on the day was skipped by Bryan Weir with new member Jimmy McPhee lead, Pat MColl second and John (in the bar) Cameron third. The winning rink was presented with prizes for their efforts.

Aftre the game an excellent buffet, provided by Robert Mills caterers, was layed on for members and guests who stayed on to enjoy what was a very enjoyable opening day.