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.

The Helensburgh Bowling Club President George Sneddon Chaired the Annual Burns Supper on Friday 3rd February and welcomed a large numer of members and friends enjoyed to a most enjoyable evening. the Haggis was piped in by Stephen Butler, borne by John Stead and was addressed in time honoured fashion by David Kinniburgh from Helensburgh Burns Club, the Selkirk grace was offered by the Lady Captain of the club Annette Garrick  after which the company enjoyed the traditional fare for the evening. The Revd Ian Miller from Bonhill Parish Church proposed the Immortal Memory of Robert Burns in a witty and informative manner to the pleasure of the assembled company. The singers for the evening were Beth Street the well know local singer and Jim Irwin from Dumbarton Bowling Club and the accompianist was Ian Logan Past President of the Club. Graham Hill, also from the local Burns Club, recited a "Man's a Man" and also proposed a very humourous and excellent toast to the Lassies in the usual manner and met his match when Ann Trail responded to the Toast to uphold the ladies views on the subject. David Kinniburgh in his second rendition of the evening had the company spell bound when he recited the popular Holy Willies Prayer dressed in the full costume for the part. Hugh Murray in proposing the vote of thanks brought yet another excellent Burns night at the club to a successful end.

The Picture Shows the Top Table at the Supper.

View More Images ( With Thanks to Walter Jamieson for Pictures)

Members of the club who are also members of tghe Probus Club too a break from their usual Monday and Friday afternoon carpet Bowls sessions to enjoy their annual Christmas Lunch at the Dumbarton Indoor Bowling Club during the Christmas Break. As the picture shows they all had a really good time. The group includes Bob Reid( Thanks for the Picture), Allan Tindall, Tony Jolly, Robin McKerron ( He sure does retain his youthful looks in old age) Norman McLean, Ron Goodall, Jack Halliday, Ian Penderleith and last but no means least Bill Smith. Hope you had a great time gents

The Junior Section of the club has had a very successful year. Under the club Coach Alan Armstrong the Juniors commenced weekly coaching sessions with Alan and clearly all of the Juniors enjoyed the sessions. In addition under the match committee the Juniors had their own competitions on Saturday mornings which they also enjoyed. The theme of the sessions is having fun and progressing to the more serious side of playing the game and learing the rules. After the season closed Alan carried on the coaching sessions after school on Tuesday's and all the jyuniors turn up regularly for the sessions. In addition Alan with the much appreciated assistance of Dumbarton Indoor Bowling Club takes the juniors to the Indoor about once a month for a two hour session. A major step forward for the club to introduce youngsters to the sport, Alan's contribution to this programme is invaluable and much appreciated.