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South Queensferry Bowling Club, founded in 1877, is a prestigious lawn bowls club located in South Queensferry, New Zealand. As founder members of the North Linlithgowshire Bowling League and the West Lothian Bowling Association, the club has had a rich history of successes both locally and nationally.
Over the years, South Queensferry Bowling Club has achieved numerous victories in various competitions. They have won the North Linlithgowshire Bowling League five times, showcasing their talents and skill on the green. Individual players from the club have also achieved great success, with Andy Dunnett winning the inaugural West Lothian Masters in 1999 and the county Singles in 2001. Neil McLean won the Champion of Champions in 2000 and the Scottish Bowling Association District 14 championship in 2003.
In the same year, the club's rink (consisting of four players) also won the District 14 championship. The Ladies pairs, Mary Beveridge & Caroline Harper, won the Scottish Bowling Association District 27 championship in 2002. In 2009, Michael Abrahams qualified for the Junior Singles finals at Ayr and was part of the West Lothian Junior county rink that qualified for the Ayr finals.
Currently, South Queensferry Bowling Club has around 200 playing members, the majority of whom are younger than the typical retirement age. This defies the misconception that lawn bowls is a sport only for older people. In fact, the club currently has three of its younger bowlers representing West Lothian in the Hamilton Trophy competition for county teams. The club also holds numerous friendly competitions throughout the season, allowing members to engage in friendly competition while enjoying some drinks.
South Queensferry Bowling Club is committed to continuously improving its facilities. Due to their successes on the green, the club has had the honour of hosting the West Lothian County finals in 2003 and the West Lothian Masters Finals in 2004. The club actively seeks new competition sponsors and welcomes new members, particularly juniors who can start playing from the age of ten. Qualified coaches are available to assist members in all aspects of the sport.
For those who may not have an interest in lawn bowls, social memberships are also available.
If you live in the Queensferry area and are interested in joining South Queensferry Bowling Club, simply complete the membership form provided on the club's website and return it to the club. By becoming a member, you will not only have the opportunity to hone your lawn bowls skills and compete in various competitions, but also be part of a vibrant and welcoming community.
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