BOWLING RINKS BEATEN
Bowling Club The Bowling Club's 2010 Kincardineshire League campaign got off to a disappointing start on Thursday night when, in conditions much more akin to March than May, both rinks were beaten by Newtonhill B.C.
On a bitterly cold night of wind, rain and sleet at Newtonhill, Roy Mowatt, Brian Hann, Fiona Fundas and Alan Robbie never got to grips either with the conditions or their opponents and were heavily defeated, 27-3 by L. Taylor, W. Skinner, W. Barclay and R. Taylor.
At Johnshaven, the rink of Meggie Hann, Bill Inglis, Bett Beedie and Bryan Duff fared much better against D. Wyness, A. Gordon, P. O'Hara and K. Barclay but not enough to force a victory. After seven ends they were ahead by one shot, 5-4, but then suffered a drought, winning only one end out of the next seven, when the visiting skip was in top form, to trail by six shots (6-12).
With two still to play, the situation was not completely without hope but, bravely as they battled, two singles was the best they could manage, finishing on the wrong end of a 12-8 scoreline.
There was a very good turnout on Friday for the first hat night of the season. All the games were closely contested, the winners being Donald Dundas and Bryan Duff by a margin of six shots.
Hat nights continue on Fridays and points nights on Tuesdays, both at 7 p.m. and all are welcome.
At the week-end Bett Beedie and Alan Robbie represented the club at the Emslie Collier Invitation Mixed Pairs event at Inverbervie B.C.
Performing admirably in an entry of 24, their wins by 12 shots against Edzell B.C. and 5 shots against Fettercairn B.C. in Saturday's round robin section saw them through to Sunday's quarter finals where they were eliminated by opponents from the host club.
R.N.L.I.
There was no shortage of potential bargains, or buyers, at the "New to You" sale in the Village Hall on Saturday which raised the excellent total of 1,070 for the funds of the R.N.L.I. and the organisers wish to thank all whose generous donations and purchases made the event such a success.
However, the sale was tinged with some sadness because, missing from the among the helpers was 87 year-old Mrs Jean Cook who retired at the last committee meeting after 46 years' sterling service as a member of the Benholm and Johnshaven Guild.
Celebrating her birthday, Jean was unable to be in the hall at all on Saturday and so was presented at home with a card and a bouquet in appreciation to her practical support of the R.N.L.I. over so many years.
This time last year Jean was awarded a silver badge from the R.N.L.I. for her services as a member of the Benholm and Johnshaven Guild for more than 40 years.
Guild Concert
Don't forget the concert in aid of Christian Aid in the Village Hall tonight, Friday, at 7 p.m. Entertainment is by the Brownies, pupils of the Primary School and "Standby." Admission, including refreshments, is 2 and all are welcome.
Mearns Coastal Parish
This Sunday's services will be held at the usual times of 10 a.m. in St Cyrus Church and 11.30 a.m. in Johnshaven Church.
"A Bosie for Luck?"
A reminder, too, of the drama, "A Bosie for Luck?" in the Village Hall on Thursday, May 20. Written by Charles Barron and based on the short stories of David Toumlin, the performance begins at 7.30 p.m. and tickets priced 9 (6 concessions) are available from the Johnshaven Stores or by phoning 01561 361956.
Games Club
The Games Club's annual presentation of trophies and prize bingo night will be held in the Village Hall on Friday, May 21. Admission, including refreshments and two bingo books, is 1.50. Extra books may be purchased, 25 p each. The presentations will follow the tea break and there will also be a raffle. Doors open at 6.30 p.m. and eyes will go down at 7 p.m. and all are welcome.
Prize Bingo
Prize bingo enthusiasts are well catered for next week-end with another session scheduled for Saturday, May 22. This time it is the Bowling Club who are getting their summer season going in the Community Clubroom at Wairds Park.
Here, too, the doors open at 6.30 p.m. with eyes going down at 7. Refreshments and two bingo books are included in the admission price of 1.50 while extra books cost 25p each. Raffle. All welcome.
Correction to Quiz
Apologies for giving the wrong answer to question 10 in last week's sports quiz. Montrose F.C. won only five LEAGUE games during season 2009/10 but they did win three others - in the Scottish Cup.
The first was a battling 3-0 win against Junior club Banks o' Dee at Spain Park on what must surely have been the worst day of wind and torrential rain ever to have been suffered by a group of travelling supporters.
The second was a heart-stopping 2-1 victory against East Fife from Division 2 at Links Park, and the third was at Meadowbank Stadium where they saw off the doughty Edinburgh City by three goals to one. Only the true anorak would have spotted that error!
The past is never far away
Tonight the Brownies are providing the entertainment at a concert in the Village Hall in aid of Christian Aid. Twenty five years ago, led by their Brownie Leader at that time, Mrs Eileen Anderson, they had an exciting time on an exceptional fine day during a particular gloomy spell of weather, when they attended the biennial Brownie Revels at Arbuthnott
Part of a gathering of 400 from all over Kincardine and Deeside, they took part in a number of activities associated with Brownie Guiding including such things as preparing a 75th anniversary cake, playing games from 75 years ago and making a commemorative jig-saw.
Many will still have fond memories of the event especially no doubt the camp fire and rousing sing-song at the end led by St Cyrus Brownie Guiders, Mrs Kathleen Masson and Mrs Norma Pittendreich.
That same week many of the young girls would have joined in the celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of VE Day. Again to the fore was Mrs Eileen Anderson who, along with Mrs Judy Stephen, arranged the event and most of the village's youngsters turned out on a bitterly cold night singing and dancing to tunes both old and new while also enjoying an abundance of food and juice provided by friends and neighbours.
Happy days!
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