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Above-Kieran Farrell (Harrysmuir BC) West Lothian’s Youth Singles Qualifier for Scottish Finals at Ayr

Below: Aidan Clemens (Mid Calder BC) & Matthew Binnie (East Calder BC) West Lothian’s Youth Pairs Qualifiers for Scottish Finals at Ayr

& Ruairidh Mann (Newbridge BC),, Lucy Joseph (Mid Calder BC) & Kyle Logan (Kirklston BC) West Lothian’s Youth Triples Qualifiers for the Scottish Finals at Ayr.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR QUALIERS AND BEST OF LUCK AT THE NATIONAL FINALS AT AYR

FRED MEIKLE UNDER 30S SINGLES FINAL RESULT

Congratulations to Cameron Fraser (Linlithgow B.C.) on his winning of the 2024 Fred Meikle Under 30s Singles Trophy and to Jamie Edwards (Broxburn B.C.) for reaching the final. Well done to both for a closely contested, high quality final.

LADIES TOP SIX FINAL RESULT

Congratulations to Linlithgow B.C. on being the winner of the 2024 Ladies Top Six and to Seafield B.C. for reaching the final.

MATT PURDIE SELECTION FOR GAME ON 5 AUGUST AGAINST MIDLOTHIAN AT HOME

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WLBA MATT PURDIE TEAM TO PLAY MIDLOTHIAN 5 AUGUST

ROSEBERY CUP RESULT

Congratulations to Kirkliston BC who retained the Rosebery Cup and to Winchburgh BC for reaching the final. The score in the final was Kirkliston BC 99 shots Winchburgh BC 73 shots.

KELSO CUP FINAL RESULT

Congratulations to Winchburgh BC the 2024 Kelso Cup winners and to Bankton Main BC for reaching the final. The score in the final was Winchburgh BC 34 shots Bankton Mains BC 18 shots.

INTER COUNTIES MEN’S TOP TEN FINAL RESULT

After winning their semi-final against Marchmount BC 4-4 points +2 shots Kirkliston B.C. narrowly lost a very closely fought final 4-4 points-3 shots to Bonnyrigg BC. Well Done Kirkliston BC on a magnificent effort.

All results can be found on the Scottish Cities & Counties B.A. website www.citiesandcountiesba.co.uk.

HAMILTON TROPHY TEAM SELECTION FOR SEMI-FINAL V GLASGOW ON 20TH JULY

All Hamilton Trophy Results can be found on the Scottish Cities & Counties B.A. website www.citiesandcountiesba.co.uk

Please find below team selected to face Glasgow at Pollockshaws BC on Saturday 20 July

Team 1
Skip – Neil Speirs (Kirkliston)
3rd – James Speirs (Kirkliston)
2nd – Craig Gourlay (Winchburgh)
Lead – Stephen King (Queensferry)

Team 2
Skip – Calum Logan (Kirkliston)
3rd – Darren Pearce (Kirkliston)
2nd – Gary Smith (Linlithgow)
Lead – Allan Ure (Kinneil)

Team 3
Skip – Andy Dunnett (Queensferry)
3rd – Paul Sweeney (Winchburgh) 
2nd – John McDermott (Linlithgow)
Lead – Michael McLean (Queensferry) *

Team 4
Skip – Thomas Mann (Newbridge)
3rd – Steven Fleming (Linlithgow)
2nd – Craig Ross (Linlithgow)
Lead – Stuart Affleck (Newbridge)

Team 5
Skip – Ewan Shearer (Linlithgow)
3rd – Jamie Edwards (Broxburn)
2nd – Blair Mackie (Newbridge)
Lead – Nathan McKendrick (Middletonhall)

Team 6
Skip – Raymond Logan (Kirkliston)
3rd – Martin McCalley (Linlithgow)
2nd – David Lamb (Buchan Park)
Lead – David Gemmell (Winchburgh)

* Denotes under 25

Reserves

Alec Allan (Newbridge) Drew Paterson (Newbridge) Gary Orr (Linlithgow) Craig Hastie (Winchburgh)

Players unavailable
Kyle Logan (Kirkliston)* Grant Logan (Kirkliston) Barry Sword (Buchan Park)

PASSING OF PETER BALL (BLACKBURN B.C.)

It is with sadness that we have learned of the passing of Peter Ball, a true legend of our sport and an absolute gentleman. Peter was inducted into the West Lothian B.A. Hall of Fame in 2017 in recognition of all his achievements at all levels during his long and illustrious bowling career,, which included representing Scotland both outdoors and indoors.

We extend our sincere condolences to Peter’s family and friends. R.I.P. Peter.

Peter’s Funeral will take place at Livingston Crematorium on Friday 31 May at 2pm

W.L.B.A. UNDER 25S TEAM

All results for the Under 25s can be found on the Scottish Cities & Counties B.A. website www.citiesandcountiesba.co.uk

NEW WLBA TEAM PLAYING SHIRTS

2024 AFFILIATION & COMPETITIONS & CLUB CONTACTS FORMS

Member Clubs are reminded that completed 2024 affiliation and competition entry forms are required to be received by W.L.B.A. by no later than 1 April 2024. Copies of the covering letter, affiliation & competitions entry form and club contacts form can be accessed and downloaded for completion by accessing the links below.

SCOTTISH CITIES & COUNTIES BOWLING ASSOCIATION

The above association was established on 21 January 2024 and Gary Smith (Linlithgow B.C.) was appointed as its first Chair to serve an initial 3 year term. You can read more about the Association by accessing their website www.citiesandcountiesba.co.uk