At the Annual Dinner of Lenzie Bowling Club, held on 14th January 1904 at Lenzie Hall, Baillie David Perry made an offer to provide a prize for competition between the Kirkintilloch Clubs and our own.![]()
Following this, the following representatives were appointed to meet with the Baillie – ![]()
Westermains Club – Messrs. Sunter and Couser![]()
Kirkintilloch – Messrs Thom and Gillespie![]()
Lenzie – President, James Moir and Secretary, Andrew Bolton![]()
At the meeting, arrangements were made for the Competition for the Perry Trophy. The Competition would be held on the last Saturday of June.![]()
A Committee was formed and Rules arranged. The “Perry Trophy” was thereafter designated the “Norwood Cup”, due to David Perry wishing not to have his name attached, out of modesty. His house name was used instead! Mr. James Moir proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Bailie Perry for the handsome gift provided for competition between Lenzie and the Kirkintilloch Clubs.![]()
Bailie Perry, later said the cup was gifted in a very hurried way in a very hurried moment. He was at a dinner where the Lenzie Bowling Club had kindly invited him to be present, and it was suggested by Mr. Sunter of the “Kirkintilloch Herald” that a cup or trophy would be an excellent thing to be gifted to the players of the bowling clubs in Lenzie and Kirkintilloch. He there and then said he would give a cup, and the arrangements were made and most enthusiastically carried out… …He thought it would be a wise thing to continue their dinners, and they might get another cup presented to them!![]()
In 1912, Baillie Perry further said, “...with regard to the play for this cup, which had gone on for quite a large number of years, he had noticed, from the very beginning right on up till the present time – and he hoped it would long exist – the splendid feeling that existed between all competitors for this cup. He had noticed every year that when the winner was mentioned the other clubs who were the losers were among the first to come forward and compliment the winners on their victory. A good feeling like that existing between local clubs was an excellent thing, and he hoped it would long continue.![]()
That good feeling does indeed continue, as tonight the clubs will contest the trophy for the 118th time. Kirkintilloch lead the way with 41 wins, Lenzie 38, Westermains 27 and Woodilee (who joined later) 11 – we look forward to another contest played in the best of spirits, as originally intended.![]()
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Mon the Lenzie!
Good luck to our Senior Gents this afternoon as the Kirkintilloch & District Senior Fours League matches commence. ![]()
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The first fixture is against Condorrat - get along to add some support if you can.![]()
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What a great time we had yesterday at our Bowler/Non-Bowler Day!![]()
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In mostly decent weather 54 folk took to the green, of whom only 19 had been members for 2 seasons or longer and 23 were completely new to bowling.![]()
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There was definitely some great potential on display on the green, but more importantly some great chat and good laughs.![]()
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A huge thanks goes out to all those who helped on the day with organisation support, and to the members who introduced potential new bowlers and the great welcome provided and coaching support on the green to make the day a success.![]()
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After and during play, those unfamiliar with the Club got to learn that involvement in bowls is more than just playing the game, enjoying the social surroundings, the camaraderie and the fellowship, something that continued well into the night.![]()
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There are already membership applications being submitted, which is just the cream on the top of a great day.![]()
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Mon the Lenzie!
Good luck to all the clubs out playing in the Kirkintilloch & District League matches which start tonight.![]()
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All the best, especially, to our guys playing home and away against Gartcosh Bowling Club. ![]()
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If you are able, please try to get along to add some support.![]()
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Mon the Lenzie!!
We look forward to enjoying a bit of fun, and a full clubhouse, tomorrow afternoon when some non-bowlers and prospective members join some of our newer bowers and some established members, for some play on the green - an introduction to the game and to the Club. ![]()
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We have an excellent turnout expected -![]()
19 Members with varying degrees of bowling experience![]()
12 Novice Bowlers who only started playing this season or last![]()
23 Non-Members/Non-Bowlers who are interested in trying out the game![]()
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A huge thanks goes out to those who have got their friends and families involved in this event which coincides with the Bowls Scotland National Try Bowls Weekend.![]()
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Another successful evening tonight at the Club with coaching for new and novice bowlers as well as potential new members. Tonight we had play on all rinks, with 21 attending and 6 coaches and helpers involved.![]()
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A great attendance, new friendships being forged and definitely some promising players on the horizon.![]()
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It was great to see a fantastic turnout at our first coaching session of the season, with 2 prospective members, 10 new members and 5 members starting their second season, all in attendance.![]()
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A huge thanks goes to the 6 coaches that helped make the session a success, with clear improvements in the standard of play seen across the green by the end of the session. More importantly it was great to see the levels of enjoyment and enthusiasm that will be taken forward into future sessions.![]()
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We look forward to the newer members greater involvement in the activities and games at the Club.![]()
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For all members, remember that Monday Night Umbrella matches start tomorrow, Monday 20th April at 6.30p.m.![]()
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Mon the Lenzie!!