Northern News

Summer begins to show its face but the winter chill continues for the 2nds. Corstorphine were last night’s visitors and on a muggy evening with the threat of rain in the air hopes were high that a home match might be just the thing required for the beleaguered team. Sadly it was misplaced hopes yet … Read more

Another bad day at the office for the 2nds. Only the rink skipped by Hugh Hilson mounted any great challenge at Craigentinny and they were sadly undone at the last when lying 2 up they dropped a 4 and the match. None of the other 3 rinks were ever really in the running and this … Read more

Following on from last weeks’ disappointing away defeat at Willowbrae hopes were high of a return to winning ways at home to HIillside. However such hopes quickly faded with 3 of the NBC rinks failing to register a shot in the first 4 ends. Craig Snodgrass’s team never got going and fell to a heavy … Read more

Week four of the League the Night the rain came down the Eagles wings were clipped last week at Summerside but the home game this week was a lot better getting a 7-2 against our Neighbours Tanfield a few changes being made seem to work .Phil Rae’s four were in control for most of the … Read more

The ” Eagles” landed in Corstorphine for league match on a dry but nice night hoping to better the previous result . One of last weeks hero’s Allan Mitchell’s rink with one forced change saw them swoop into the lead after 13 ends 17 – 1 next two ends saw them lose 1,1 making the … Read more

First XVI Report To Follow Second XVI Report As usual first game of the season the weather was a kind to us our opposition were Craigintinny  with a some late call off’s the selectors had to reshuffle the rinks. The Flag was flying at half mast in memory of Willie Palfrey who passed away on … Read more

Membership available for season 2015 Ladies, Gents, Junior. and Social Charlie Dolan HonoraryMember Past President’s Bobby Lee and Willie Robb along with Committee Member Laurie Pae went along to the North Merchiston Care Home to present Charlie with the Scroll to day Monday 20th April.  For a Man of 100 years young he is still … Read more

Northern Bowling Club would like to extend a warm welcome to the three new clubs who have recently joined the Edinburgh Bowling League. I’m sure we speak for all our members when welcoming Bainfield,  Carrick Knowe and Colinton and wish them every success for the coming season.

We are trying to arrange various social events, such as quiz nights and karaoke throughout the Winter months. Can all members please remember to check the clubs social page to find out what is coming up over the next few months. As always we are trying to encourage as many people as possible to attend the club during the … Read more