Bishopbriggs Bowling Club
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TitleBishopbriggs Bowling Club
ReferenceGD247
Date1905-1987
Archive creatorBishopbriggs Bowling Club
Scope and ContentMinute books, 1905-1982; Treasurer’s cash book, 1907-1946; Ladies Section Minute books, 1926-1986; Ladies Section AGM and Business Meeting Book, 1926-1987; Ephemera, Nov 1908
Extent5 boxes
Physical descriptionPaper
LanguageEnglish
Persons keywordBishopbriggs Bowling Club
Level of descriptionfonds
Admin history/BiographyBishopbriggs Bowling Club was formed on 20th April 1905 by a group of local men, chaired by Mr James Forrest, who “thought a bowling green in the district was desirable”. After much discussion, a club member named Mr Rodger offered to lease ground on Kenmure Estate, and his offer was accepted. The green was formally opened on 30th June 1906.
During the First World War, Bishopbriggs Bowling Club contributed to the war effort, holding events to raise money for the Red Cross and entertaining wounded soldiers from Stobhill Hospital, whilst also encouraging visiting clubs to contribute. In 1915, the club won the Kilsyth and District Cup, which was its first honour.
In 1926, a Ladies Section was established. Women had to be relatives of male members and live in the same household. They were permitted to play on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons every week. The first president of the Ladies Section was Mrs Torrance.
The advent of the Second World War brought new challenges for the club. President McKechnie was called up for service, and the 1938 President, Mr W Cuthill, was appointed as interim president for the remainder of 1939. Once again, Bishopbriggs Bowling Club supported the war effort, often holding whist drives in aid of the Forces Comfort Fund, and participating in games organised by the Scottish Bowling Association to raise money for the War Relief Fund.
Notable members included Mary Torrance, Phyllis Galloway and Bryce Morrison, all of whom bowled for Scotland.
The club marked their centenary year with many events such as a centenary dinner/dance and a series of friendly competitions with other clubs. Despite several proposals to relocate the green over the years, Bishopbriggs Bowling Club continues today on the same site in Kenmure Avenue.
During the First World War, Bishopbriggs Bowling Club contributed to the war effort, holding events to raise money for the Red Cross and entertaining wounded soldiers from Stobhill Hospital, whilst also encouraging visiting clubs to contribute. In 1915, the club won the Kilsyth and District Cup, which was its first honour.
In 1926, a Ladies Section was established. Women had to be relatives of male members and live in the same household. They were permitted to play on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons every week. The first president of the Ladies Section was Mrs Torrance.
The advent of the Second World War brought new challenges for the club. President McKechnie was called up for service, and the 1938 President, Mr W Cuthill, was appointed as interim president for the remainder of 1939. Once again, Bishopbriggs Bowling Club supported the war effort, often holding whist drives in aid of the Forces Comfort Fund, and participating in games organised by the Scottish Bowling Association to raise money for the War Relief Fund.
Notable members included Mary Torrance, Phyllis Galloway and Bryce Morrison, all of whom bowled for Scotland.
The club marked their centenary year with many events such as a centenary dinner/dance and a series of friendly competitions with other clubs. Despite several proposals to relocate the green over the years, Bishopbriggs Bowling Club continues today on the same site in Kenmure Avenue.
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