Spreading the word
Latest campaign rolls out at local clubs
Try Bowls campaign tries to raise interest in the sport
Fourteen bowling clubs in Stirling and Clackmannanshire are taking part in Bowls Scotland’s Try Bowls campaign this summer.
Aberfoyle, Alva, Airthrey Spa, Bannockburn, Bridge of Allan, Balfron, Causewayhead, Doune Castle, Dunblane, Menstrie, Polmaise, Riverside, Strathblane and Spittalmyre have signed up to get more people playing bowls.
Launching the 2016 Try Bowls campaign, Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Alex Marshall MBE said: “The campaign is really important in not only raising awareness of the sport but also in changing perceptions and encouraging more people to give it a try.”
For more information on Try Bowls visit: www.trybowls.com
Riverside On opening day on Saturday, there were four rinks with the president’s team playing against the vice president with the VP’s side winning by two shots.
Polmaise Polmaise won the Carnera Shield against Borestone. Scores were: D McCormick 12, D Kerr 11; R Johnstone 18, J Walker 13; S Deans 27, A Allan 8; K Patterson 15, G Kerr 8. Totals:Polmaise 72, Borestone 39.
Stirling Scores from Stirling v Bannockburn were: A Wray 13, B Cray 14; M Cruz 17, J Gore 11; S Hope 7, K Shaw 16; R Letford 14, D Laird 12. Totals: Stirling 51, Bannockburn 53.
Spittalmyre Spittalmyre lost to Bridge of Allan. Scores were (Spittalmyre first): W Robertson 15, J Frickleton 28; J Phimister 19, K Wilkie 21; J Monaghan 15, A Lafferty 18; G Young 28, I Wright 13. Scores Spittalmyre 77, Bridge of Allan 80.