Helensburgh Bowling Club

Helensburgh Bowling Club was established in 1861 and has a long and successful history. The club situated at the top end of Sinclair Street, boasts of two greens surrounded by ideal viewing areas, and a clubhouse, which gives a panoramic view of both greens. The membership hovers around the 200 mark with active Juniors, Ladies and Gents sections. We are always looking for members who would like to play the game, and offer a reduced first year fee, who has not played bowls before, should they join. Come along and see the facilities and talk to us if you are interested.

Work is now underway to replace the West Green banks with artificial banks. This project is part of the 5 year plan approved last year and will involve replacing all of the banks, with improved drainage and a path from the west side of the green around to the north side to where the new viewing area with seats was installed last year.

Volunteers are doing the work, with a sizeable saving in cost,and started about two weeks ago and already the north bank has competed the earth removal stage and work has started on the west bank to bring it to the same stage. The volunteers under the Green Convenor, George Sneedon have been working very hard indeed and thier hs been a good response with Hugh Murray, Ian Hume, George Tait, Walter Jamieson, Tom Adkin, Tony Bird and Martin Webb all contributing, well done lads. Any help is appreciated contact any of the above if you have time to spare.

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Annual Presentation of Prizes and Dinner Dance was held at the club on Saturday 24th October 2008.
President Amelia McBride welcomed her guests for the evening:

Honorary President, Billy Petrie and his wife Jean, from the Dumbartonshire Bowling Association Roger Jones and his wife Jenny.The President also gave a warm welcomed to all the sponsors who were present,From McArthur Stanton,Mr Ian Wolf, she also gave a warm welcome to the sponsors from within the club, Mr Ritchie Robertson, Rob Laurenson and his wife Margaret, Mrs Noreen Stewart and Mr Hugh Murray.
The President thanked all the sponsors, present and unable to attend, for their support over the years, there support was much appreciated and contributed a great deal to the running of the club:Before the assembled company enjoyed their meal Ms Sheena Lary Lady Captain of the club offered grace.

The Winter Carpet Bowls season is now well under way at the club. Attendances are very good in all the competitions The Ladies weekly Competition commenced on Wednesday 7th October at 2.00pm. In addition the club will be open on Tuesday afternoons at 2.00pm in order that the Ladies can also play Carpet Bowls, all Ladies are welcome to come along on both days.

The Gents Neil Thomson and Gordon Fleming Competions, on and Mondays and Fridays, commenced on Monday 5th and Friday 9th October and again all gents are welcome.

The Peter Bowman Quaich, Nominated Mixed Pairs Competition commenced on Wednesday 7th October at 7.00pm. the entry in this competition is a fantastic 18 Pairs, they all have a good night on Wednesdays.