Scottish Bowlers' Fellowship

Funeral of Mary Thomson

It is with sadness that we have to announce the passing of Mary Thomson (left), a long standing committeee member of the SBF. She passed away on Saturday, 26th of January.

The funeral will take place at Holytown Crematorium on Thursday, 07th February at 10.30am.

Change of Details

Many clubs change their officials or other contact details during the year. If this is the case, can you please advise us of these changes in order that your personal and club information is accurate. Please use the Membership form or advise us in writing.

Annual General Meeting 2019

The 2019 Annual General Meeting will take place at Beltane Bowling Club, 131 Alexander Street, Wishaw, ML2 0HA on Saturday, 23rd February 2019 Commencing at 2.00pm. The notice of meeting, AGM Minutes 2018 and Agenda are available on downloads page.

Competition Winners and Results 2018

The Bennie cup was won by Mearns BC (Glasgow) with an aggregate of 24 shots.

The Ladies Rosebowl was won by Newburgh BC with an aggregate of 27 shots.

The top 10 results for each competition are available on our Results page.

National Championships 2018

Thanks to all those who visited our stand at Northfield during the National Championships. Our aim was to spread the word about the SBF and obtain details of those clubs who are interested in working with us to promote the work of the Fellowship, particularly in the East of Scotland.

If you are a member of Edinburgh or Lothians Bowling Associations and are interested in promoting the game and work of the Fellowship, please contact us via email (see footer) . We can then arrange a visit to discuss how we can work together.

Marketing and Publicity 2018

Posters are available to publicise the work of the SBF and advise members of the changes in marketing and publicity. If you would like some for your club, please contact the office.

Committee Meeting Dates 2019.

The provisional committee meeting dates for the 2019 season will be published shortly.

President's Report
To the members of the Scottish Bowlers’ Fellowship

In every walk of life, it is always the greatest honour of your fellow members to elect you as their President, and this year has been no exception. Being a President is not that of being a figurehead, but as the principal spokesperson for your members in dealing with outside bodies throughout the country. It is a responsibility which I have welcomed with open arms!.

In order that my year in office was the success it was, I would like to thank Immediate Past President Colin McLachlan for his encouragement, to Olive Allardyce our Treasurer and Tom Cassidy my Senior Vice President, for all their advice and friendship. To all the other office bearers, thank you for your support throughout this year.

In September this year we travelled to Jedburgh Bowling Club in the Borders for our annual Tourist game, calling in to Biggar on our way home – a most enjoyable time was had by all. In these games as well as all the others we played during the season, the result – win, lose or draw – doesn’t really count, it’s the friends we have met, that, is the most important! To all the clubs we have played, thank you for hosting these games.

Congratulations to the gents of Mearns Bowling Club on winning the Bennie Cup. Congratulations to the ladies of Newburgh Bowling Club on winning the Jubilee Rosebowl. Well done to both clubs and to all who took part!

To Tom Cassidy, I wish you well for your Presidential year, and I hope all the members will support you.

I look forward to seeing you all at the AGM on the 23rd February 2019.

Yours in Fellowship

John M Lassa
President 2018

Our Aim

To give financial assistance towards the maintenance, education and benefit of widows, orphans and dependents of deceased members of the Fellowship who are in necessitous circumstances and/ or to give financial assistance to members of the Fellowship who are in necessitous circumstances through ill-health or other causes beyond their control.

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