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PRESIDENTS CHARITY 2023 - AYRSHIRE HOSPICE
President Colin Milroy & VP Robert McCulloch presenting a wonderful cheque for £3600 to Elaine from Ayrshire Hospice. This has been raised throughout the season by many means of raffles, donations and kindness given by players & supporters. Colin would like to thank everyone who kindly donated and sponsored throughout the season for this well deserved charity. |
Slideshow from the Ayrshire Finals - Afternoon session.
Slideshow from the Ayrshire Finals - Morning session. (Seniors & U16's)
Word from Honorary President, David Houston;
It was with great pleasure that I watched the scores of both of our two teams in the Andrew Hamilton Trophy and it was with great regret that, owing to ill health, I was unable to be present at any of the games.
As both teams went on to win and qualify for the Quarter Finals stage, and even have the hope that both may go all the way and play each other in the Final, was maybe a dream, but in theory possible.
Unfortunately it was not to be, but I wish to express my congratulations to the players of both teams for a job well done. The South team unfortunately lost in the Quarter Finals but are obviously ready to go all the way next year. My huge congratulations must go to the North team for going all the way and winning the Andrew Hamilton Trophy. This hasn’t happened too often in recent years and my thanks go to President Colin Milroy, the Directors, and all the back room boys involved in the selection of each team throughout 2023.
It has been a notable year for Ayrshire bowling and my wish is that all goes as well, in fact, better, in 2024.
David Houston
It was with great pleasure that I watched the scores of both of our two teams in the Andrew Hamilton Trophy and it was with great regret that, owing to ill health, I was unable to be present at any of the games.
As both teams went on to win and qualify for the Quarter Finals stage, and even have the hope that both may go all the way and play each other in the Final, was maybe a dream, but in theory possible.
Unfortunately it was not to be, but I wish to express my congratulations to the players of both teams for a job well done. The South team unfortunately lost in the Quarter Finals but are obviously ready to go all the way next year. My huge congratulations must go to the North team for going all the way and winning the Andrew Hamilton Trophy. This hasn’t happened too often in recent years and my thanks go to President Colin Milroy, the Directors, and all the back room boys involved in the selection of each team throughout 2023.
It has been a notable year for Ayrshire bowling and my wish is that all goes as well, in fact, better, in 2024.
David Houston
Final scoring from Championship Finals at Troon BC on Sat 12th Aug
Please Note,
Gordon Forrest replaced Robert Thomson in in the Coylton Fours.
Gordon Forrest replaced Robert Thomson in in the Coylton Fours.
Congratulations to Ayrshire North who are this seasons AHT Winners, Beating Midlothian in the Final 122 - 101
Slideshow of Presentation & Team.
2023 Scotland Under 25's & Youth International team
Congratulations to the follwing players selected to play in the 2023 Junior & Youth International teams.
Mens u25's Junior International
Jamie Noon (Ayr Craigie) N/C
Blair Davidson (Blacklands)
Darren Weir (Troon)
Women's u25's Junior International
Megan Sproat (Ladeside of Kilbirnie) N/C
Rebecca Houston (Prestwick)
Mixed u18's Youth
Emily Houston (Prestwick) N/C
Jamie Noon (Ayr Craigie)
Congratulations and best of luck to all players selected in their competitions.
Erik Smart
Congratulations to the follwing players selected to play in the 2023 Junior & Youth International teams.
Mens u25's Junior International
Jamie Noon (Ayr Craigie) N/C
Blair Davidson (Blacklands)
Darren Weir (Troon)
Women's u25's Junior International
Megan Sproat (Ladeside of Kilbirnie) N/C
Rebecca Houston (Prestwick)
Mixed u18's Youth
Emily Houston (Prestwick) N/C
Jamie Noon (Ayr Craigie)
Congratulations and best of luck to all players selected in their competitions.
Erik Smart
Ayrshire cup.
I NOW HAVE A TOTAL (FOR NOW) OF 7 RINKS WITHDRAWING FROM THE AYRSHIRE CUP. THE COMPETITION IS THIS SATURDAY, AND ANY FURTHER WITHDRAWALS WILL BE HIGHLY UNLIKELY TO BE FILLED. IM STILL CURRENTLY TRYING TO GET TWO RESERVE RINKS, BUT NOT GUARANTEED.
AS I KEEP SAYING... IF YOU DONT HAVE A RINK, DONT ENTER THE COMPETITION.
I NOW HAVE A TOTAL (FOR NOW) OF 7 RINKS WITHDRAWING FROM THE AYRSHIRE CUP. THE COMPETITION IS THIS SATURDAY, AND ANY FURTHER WITHDRAWALS WILL BE HIGHLY UNLIKELY TO BE FILLED. IM STILL CURRENTLY TRYING TO GET TWO RESERVE RINKS, BUT NOT GUARANTEED.
AS I KEEP SAYING... IF YOU DONT HAVE A RINK, DONT ENTER THE COMPETITION.
Glasgow v Ayrshire
With Ayrshire three rinks short of Glasgows total rinks, Glasgow are trying to get another couple of rinks to make up the numbers. We are giving the draw till the weekend before emailing to the clubs in the hope that Glasgow can get a few more to tally-up the numbers.
If any Ayrshire Club thinks they cannot field a rink, please let me know soonest, as this will help the Ayrshire numbers. Please bear with us this week as we are trying our best to get every entry a game before Glasgow & i email the draw. Erik
With Ayrshire three rinks short of Glasgows total rinks, Glasgow are trying to get another couple of rinks to make up the numbers. We are giving the draw till the weekend before emailing to the clubs in the hope that Glasgow can get a few more to tally-up the numbers.
If any Ayrshire Club thinks they cannot field a rink, please let me know soonest, as this will help the Ayrshire numbers. Please bear with us this week as we are trying our best to get every entry a game before Glasgow & i email the draw. Erik
SICTTA
Third & fourth play-off
Maybole MP 6 - Elderslie Wallace 2
SICTTA Winners Bonnyrigg 6 - Tweedmouth 2
Third & fourth play-off
Maybole MP 6 - Elderslie Wallace 2
SICTTA Winners Bonnyrigg 6 - Tweedmouth 2
Gold & Silver - Withdraw
Due to Kay Park withdrawing both rinks from the Gold & Silver competition (Sat 13th), i had to re-draw some rinks to accommodate the draw. The rinks/clubs have been highlighted on the 'Gold & Silver' web-page. All affected clubs have been notified by email.
Apologies for any inconvenience to affected Clubs.
Due to Kay Park withdrawing both rinks from the Gold & Silver competition (Sat 13th), i had to re-draw some rinks to accommodate the draw. The rinks/clubs have been highlighted on the 'Gold & Silver' web-page. All affected clubs have been notified by email.
Apologies for any inconvenience to affected Clubs.
Ayrshire Cup - Withdraw
Unbelievably, Ardeer Rec has withdrawn ALL four rinks from the Ayrshire Cup for 2023.
This affects, Beith, Dreghorn, Ayr Forehill & Stewarton.
I can only apologise to the Clubs affected, but please do not shoot the messenger.
Ive emailed the four clubs with the news.
Unbelievably, Ardeer Rec has withdrawn ALL four rinks from the Ayrshire Cup for 2023.
This affects, Beith, Dreghorn, Ayr Forehill & Stewarton.
I can only apologise to the Clubs affected, but please do not shoot the messenger.
Ive emailed the four clubs with the news.
Ayrshire Cup
Ive emailed copies of the Ayrshire Cup out to all the Clubs today. If you have not received your email, get in touch and I'll resend another copy out.
The full draw can be viewed on the 'Ayrshire Cup' webpage.
Erik
Ive emailed copies of the Ayrshire Cup out to all the Clubs today. If you have not received your email, get in touch and I'll resend another copy out.
The full draw can be viewed on the 'Ayrshire Cup' webpage.
Erik
Gold & Silver bowl...
I will be sending out copies of the draw to all the Clubs who gave me their email address today and tomorrow. Otherwise, it will be a few days later if you requested a copy by post.
Full draw is available to view on the 'Gold & Silver' webpage.
I will be sending out copies of the draw to all the Clubs who gave me their email address today and tomorrow. Otherwise, it will be a few days later if you requested a copy by post.
Full draw is available to view on the 'Gold & Silver' webpage.
Its with great sadness i have to report the sad passing of Ayrshire Director Ian Christie.
Ian who recently joined as a Director only this season, sadly passed after a recent illness.
We pass our sincere condolences to Ian's wife Elaine & family at this sad time.
A funeral service will take place on Monday 17th April at Mauchline bowling Club at 12.30pm and thereafter to Mauchline cemetery.
All friends and family are respectfully invited to attend.
Ian who recently joined as a Director only this season, sadly passed after a recent illness.
We pass our sincere condolences to Ian's wife Elaine & family at this sad time.
A funeral service will take place on Monday 17th April at Mauchline bowling Club at 12.30pm and thereafter to Mauchline cemetery.
All friends and family are respectfully invited to attend.
- THE 2023 DISTRICT DRAWS ARE AVAILABLE TO VIEW ONLINE (UNDER 'CHAMPIONSHIPS/DISTRICT DRAWS)
- Syllabus 2023 also available to view
Under 25's Nominations
If any Club wishes no nominate an under 25's player for this season, please get in touch with me or any Director in your District.
If any Club wishes no nominate an under 25's player for this season, please get in touch with me or any Director in your District.
Ladies & Gents,
Every year the Ayrshire President choses a nominated charity. President Colin Milroy this season has decided to nominate Ayrshire Hospice as his chosen charity for season 2023.
Colin contacted Ayrshire Hospice to arrange for a couple of collection boxes to be available throughout the season. Colin also thought it may be a good idea to contact our Clubs to see if they would be willing or interested to support this charity with a bar collection box or any other means of collection.
The Fundraising manager at Ayrshire Hospice is Graeme Hawthorn and would gladly chat to any club willing to help.
He would love to be able to launch an initiative with all the bowling clubs in Ayrshire and if this is a venture your club might be interested in then he would be happy to have a chat with you if you wish to contact him on the number below.
graeme.strawhorn@ayrshirehospice.org
Tel: 01292 288488 Ext. 1949
Web: www.ayrshirehospice.org
Erik Smart
Secretary
Every year the Ayrshire President choses a nominated charity. President Colin Milroy this season has decided to nominate Ayrshire Hospice as his chosen charity for season 2023.
Colin contacted Ayrshire Hospice to arrange for a couple of collection boxes to be available throughout the season. Colin also thought it may be a good idea to contact our Clubs to see if they would be willing or interested to support this charity with a bar collection box or any other means of collection.
The Fundraising manager at Ayrshire Hospice is Graeme Hawthorn and would gladly chat to any club willing to help.
He would love to be able to launch an initiative with all the bowling clubs in Ayrshire and if this is a venture your club might be interested in then he would be happy to have a chat with you if you wish to contact him on the number below.
graeme.strawhorn@ayrshirehospice.org
Tel: 01292 288488 Ext. 1949
Web: www.ayrshirehospice.org
Erik Smart
Secretary
It is my sad duty to inform you that Ayrshire Past President Dai Jones, Honorary Member of Saltcoats Bowling Club sadly passed away this morning.
His funeral is on Friday 20th January at the Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium - 10am
Our sincere Condolences go to Susan & family.
His funeral is on Friday 20th January at the Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium - 10am
Our sincere Condolences go to Susan & family.
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Congratulations to Colin Milroy Troon (ABA President 2023) and Robert McCulloch - Lugar (Vice President 2023) who were duly elected at the recent AGM.
We wish them both a succesful season for 2023
We wish them both a succesful season for 2023
Glasgow v Ayrshire Presentation at North West Bowling Club, Sat 24th Sept. ABA President Charles Johnston, GBA President William Clark, ABA Secretary Erik Smart & GBA Secretary Jim Ryan.
Congratulations to North West on winning the Eglinton Jug & our thanks to North West President Gordon Maybon, his Committee & everyone from the club who was involved on the day to make the day run smoothly. An excellent day all round, Congratulations once again and well done.
Congratulations to North West on winning the Eglinton Jug & our thanks to North West President Gordon Maybon, his Committee & everyone from the club who was involved on the day to make the day run smoothly. An excellent day all round, Congratulations once again and well done.
Im pleased to announce that the Presidents Charity this season collected a wonderful amount of £1670.41 which was donated to North Ayrshire Cancer Care. President Charles would like to thank everyone who donated throughout the season.
AWBA v Gents ABA at Troon BC on Monday 5th September
George Miller (Centre) proudly showing off his Commonwealth Gold Medal
George Miller (Centre) proudly showing off his Commonwealth Gold Medal
Any Club who had a Rink withdrawn from Glasgow for the Glasgow v Ayrshire game 'within a week' of the game being played which incurred a meal cost to your Club, please email me the details on Club headed paperwork soonest. Erik Smart
ayrshiresecretary@btinternet.com
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