At the Annual Dinner of Penicuik Curling Club, and after a delay of a year, the opportunity was taken to acknowledge a major milestone for Janette Lambie when she was presented with her 50 year Medal by Club President Iain Scott, who gave a brief history of Janette’s curling achievements.

Janette was first persuaded by Christine and Douglas Hall to join what was then Penicuik Ladies in September 1972. At that time Hamish Tait took her under his wing and with his encouragement she was soon making an impact, winning the Pairs Competition with Douglas quite early in her curling career. This competition became a favourite for Janette and she won again with Martin Brown in 1984-85 and also John Glidden in 2011-12.

With husband Andrew also joining Penicuik in 1976, curling became a big part of the couple’s life, and as well as playing regularly in competitions Janette has served both on the PCC Social Committee and as Club Treasurer for a number of years.

The President recalled in his address how Janette was not shy in giving her Skip advice or querying shot selection, and this approach must have been successful as Janette finished off this season in the winning Closing Bonspiel team skipped by Iain himself.

Janette’s achievement in reaching her now 50+ years membership was acknowledged by all those present as she was formally presented with her medal and a lovely bouquet of flowers.