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We’re half way through the New Year session already – time flies. Competitions within the Club continue with the Jimmy Bilsland Trophy being played this weekend with 4 teams entered. The Clachan Cup is part way through and the Cup … Continue reading →

Andrew Weir, a member of Drymen CC for many years has sadly passed away. His work commitments meant he was unable to curl very often in recent times, but he is fondly remembered and much missed as an enthusiastic and valued … Continue reading →

Congratulations to our winning team of Mary MacDonald and John Steel after beating Alan Brunger and Anne Ewing in a closely fought final last week. After a shaky start getting to grips with the rules and format of mixed doubles, … Continue reading →

The Doubles Format is fairly new for us as a club and involves pairs playing against each other with 2 stones already placed on the ice, one in the Head and the other before acting as a Guard. It means … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Chris Bilsland and her team of Andy Kinninmonth, Elsbeth Goodfellow and Archie Glen on winning the League Cup 2023. Competition was tight throughout the league and it was all down to the last game when Chris’s team triumphed … Continue reading →

Despite having fewer members curling as usual, the banter was flowing and it was an entertaining game. Some members who had not played since last year were distinctly wobbly (myself especially) and at one point I was blethering too much … Continue reading →

Welcome to the start of our 2023/24 curling season. Our opening bonspiel is on Tuesday 12 September at 6pm with Andy Kinninmonth skipping his team against Les Goodfellow’s team. We also have a team playing in the Forth Valley Knockout … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Andy Kinninmonth and his team of Elsbeth Goodfellow, Alan Brunger and Sheila Steel on winning the League Cup which was presented at our New Year dinner on 4 January at the Clachan Inn, Drymen. Next week sees the … Continue reading →

Our annual challenge took place on 9 January. It was a closely fought battle with the Ladies leading 5-3 at the 6th end. The Gents managed to score 4 at the 7th end, taking them into the lead and they … Continue reading →

A little earlier than usual we gathered at Greenacres Curling Rink for the Annual Jimmy Bilsland Trophy which is sponsored by James D Bilsland (Jim). Lunch was provided which provided much needed warmth for the temperature of the rink. 4 … Continue reading →