The annual Bonspiel in honour of Hamish Tait was played on 30th November between the four clubs associated with him.
Penicuik was represented by Dave Carr, Jim Cowper, Jean Noble and Nicki Cassie.
Merchiston was skipped by David Cunningham (with Stuart Blackwood at lead). Pat Edington and Tom Mitchell skipped Watsonians and Chartered Surveyors respectively.
Penicuik’s games were all tight but a risky attempt at removing a Merchiston stone in the last end cost Penicuik a 3.
Chartered Surveyors big win over Watsonians was the deciding factor giving them +7 overall. Penicuik were second on 0, Merchiston third on -1 and Watsonians fourth on -6.
The Bonspiel was followed by refreshments and good chat upstairs, with Tom Mitchell recalling previous outings with Roger and Bill (Jacobs). Bribes may be required to prevent the stories coming out.
Thanks to Jim Cowper for presenting the trophy to Chartered Surveyors. And also for giving the history of the Bonspiel to those who did not know Hamish.

Report by David Carr