Under 25 International Series Report

Congratulations to Jamie Noon and his team mates for winning the gents under 25 international series this weekend at Northfield. The gents put in some great performances to get over the line across the weekend, finished by a fine display to beat England in the final game today to get the gold medal. Unfortunately it wasn’t to be for Rebecca Houston and her team mates, as they just feel short on getting the gold medal and had to settle for silver. Despite their best efforts in the last session against England, a 5-5 draw saw them just miss out by 6 shots to win the gold medal, after being tied on points with England. The ladies fought right to the very end and it couldn’t have been closer. Well done to Jamie and Rebecca for having a great series, and well done to Colin Noon for helping the teams as one of the coach’s for the event. It was a tough shift for the teams and coach’s this weekend with difficult weather conditions and long days, but all they did themselves, families and our club very proud

Ladies Tuesday Group

The PBC Ladies Tuesday Group will be starting up again on Tuesday 7th October at 1345(1400 start).  There is a full and varied programme to take us up to the end of March next year.  The first week we will be talking about ‘Summer Memories’ and the following three weeks we will have speakers covering a variety of topics.  If you have never been to the Ladies Tuesday Group and are a member of PBC, you are warmly invited.  We meet weekly with a £1.00 contribution per week for tea/coffee.  We don’t have speakers or activities every week, usually every fortnight with the other Tuesday being called a ‘Catch Up’ where members talk, some knit or play carpet bowls.  You will be provided with a printed syllabus outlining the programme until
the end of March 2026

Bickerton Trophy 2025

September 6th

BICKERTON TROPHY

What a day of bowling!
As Club President Bryan said during the trophy presentation, “It was a green full of young, nearly young, and no-longer-young bowlers,” — and the talent, skill, and expertise shone through right to the very end.
The semi-finals saw Team Jamie N take on Team Emily H, and Team Jamie H face off against the Charleston BC team. Both matches were closely contested, but the final end between Jamie H and Charleston was an absolute nail-biter — down to a measure that saw Charleston edge through to the final against Emily’s team.
The final was nip and tuck all the way, but in the end, it was Team Emily who came out on top to lift the trophy! ????
A fantastic PBC event — once again!
A huge thank you to the Bickerton family, represented yesterday by Craig, for their continued and generous support of the club.
Of course, these events wouldn’t be possible without the amazing help behind the scenes:
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Thank you all! x
A selection of photos have been added to the Gallery page

Diary Reminders

August

Dates for your Diary

Mon 4th August – 6.30pm – Ayrshire Under 25s Semi Final Newmilins BC.

Fri 8th – 12pm – Visiting Club – Front Green Closed

Sat 9th – 10am – Cook Triples – Both Greens Closed

Sun 10th – 2pm -Ayrshire South Top 10 and Mixed Pairs Final – Front Green Closed.  Wappenshaw cancelledto allow any ties to be played on the back green.

Mon 11th – 6.30pm – Rebbeca is playing in the Ayrshire Singles Final at Portland BC 3S Hamilton Street, Kilmarnock

Mon 11th – 6pm – McDonald Agnew  – 1 rink reserved

Tuesday 12th – 1.30pm – Scottish Triples Semi-finals, Yvonne Chloe and Alison are playing at Helensburgh BC 112 Sinclair St Helensburgh.

Wed       13th – 10am – Ladies Nominated Rinks – Front Green Closed

Thu 14th =11am – Visiting Club- Front Green Closed from 2pm until 6pm

Fri 15th – Ladies & Gents Champion Finals, front green closed from 6pm

Sat 16th – 1.30pm – Club Bowling & Fish Supper, on the Green for 2pm with suppers arriving at 4.30pm, lists on notice boards for bowling and food choice.

Fri 22nd – Club Championship Finals – Front Green Closed from 6pm

Sat 23rd – Finals weekend – Front Green Closed

Sun 24th – Finals weekend – Front Green Closed

Fri 29th – Club Championships Finals – Front green closed from 6pm

Sat 30th – Finals weekend – Front green closed.

Fri 5th Sep – 12pm – Visiting Club – Front Green Closed

Sat 6th – 10am – Bickerton Mixed Open – Front Green Closed

Top Ten Final & Mixed Pairs Final

Hi all

Please note that the club is hosting the Ayrshire Top 10 and the Mixed Pair final at 2pm on Sunday the 10-8-25 and good luck to the members of the club who will be participating in this final.  Due to this, the front green will be closed, however, the back green is open for any ties requiring to be played.

Please add this date to your diary and come along and support those members who have played hard to reach this final.

Regards

Margaret Tanner

Club Secretary

Fish and Chips Bowling and Social Event

WHEN: Saturday 16th August

TIME: 1.30pm for 2pm on the Green or 4.15pm for the Fish Supper

DRESS CODE: Non uniform event

PLEASE NOTE: All supper orders must be placed by Monday 11th August to allow the chippy to buy the food required.

Saturday the 16th of August sees the return of our Fish Supper and Bowling Social .  The day will begin with a game of bowls, the supper at 4.30pm, to which all non-bowlers can attend, followed by fun and merriment until late.

Lists are up at the front door to order your supper (to be paid for on the day, all suppers must be paid for even if you don’t later attend).  A separate bowling list is up if you are playing on the day.

Looking forward to seeing you on the day.

Social Team