On Saturday 18^th February, the Anderson and Scott families represented Penicuik to compete for the Pate Trophy, an annual competition between Midlothian and Border Provinces played alternatively at Murrayfield and Kelso curling rinks.

Dave Anderson, Iain Scott, Liz Anderson and Roger Scott played against a rink from Duns skipped by Colin Martin. Lying 4 shots against in the 1^st end we managed to cut it to 2 shots. We found our way in the 2^nd and 3^rd ends scoring consecutive 3s but then conceded 1, gained 1 and conceded 1 in ends 4, 5 and 6. In the 7^th we gained an impressive 3 shots and finished with 2 shots against the hammer so with an 8 shot advantage we, along with SIAE, DAFS and a President’s select, helped Midlothian to + 18 shots for part 1 of this competition.

Three more games are to be played to complete the fixture.

Report by Dave Anderson