Monthly Archives: July 2026

A Special Day for Christine Brown

On Thursday afternoon President Margaret and VP Jean Noble visited Christine Brown at home, to present her with a Certificate to recognise the award of Honorary Membership made at the Club’s 2025 Annual Dinner.

Christine, now 91, has been a great supporter of Penicuik Curling Club over more years than she cares to remember, and the award was very well deserved.

She was absolutely delighted with her Certificate, and the occasion was rounded off with coffee and cakes and lots of reminiscences of past highlights and old friends. A great afternoon.

Honorary Member Christine with Club President Margaret

🌞 Penicuik CC Summer Croquet Event 2026 – Social Report

The sun shone brightly over Penicuik on Sunday 19th July 2026, setting the perfect scene for our annual Summer Croquet Event. What followed was an afternoon filled with friendly competition, enthusiastic lawn‑side support, and the kind of banter that only curling players can produce.

Juice flowed freely, strawberries were enjoyed in great quantities, and the sidelines were buzzing with laughter as spectators cheered on the players — sometimes helpfully, sometimes… creatively.

🏆 Competition Highlights

After a closely fought afternoon, the final came down to a nail‑biting play‑off. Huge congratulations to Jim Ramsay & Sheena Dawe who emerged victorious after a tense showdown with Reg Dunbar & Linda McKay.

Trophies — generously sponsored by Garry’s Gardening — were presented to the winners, along with a celebratory bottle of wine to mark their triumph.

🥄 Special Mentions

A hearty round of applause goes to Pam Ramsay and Dawn, who battled valiantly throughout the day. Their efforts were recognised with personalised wooden spoons and a selection of soocky sweeties — awarded in the true spirit of fun and good humour.

📊 Full Rankings

RankingTeam
1Sheena Dawe & Jim Ramsay
2Linda McKay & Reg Dunbar
3Heather Harpur & Geoff Dawe
4Debbie Belcher & Dave Carr
5Louise Clapperton/Rebecca & Kyle Baptie
5Fiona Dunbar & Dave Anderson
7Christine Hope & Paul Clapperton
8Jean Cassie & Iain Matheson
8Monica Matheson & Craig
10Janette Lambie & David Gillespie
10Saho Arakawa & Nicki Cassie
12Jean Noble & Graeme Cassie
12Margaret Carr & Martin Hobbs
14Pam Ramsay & Dawn

Final Thanks

A huge thank‑you to everyone who attended, played, supported, organised, or simply brought good cheer. You made this a truly memorable afternoon for Penicuik CC.

Jean, Louise & Saho Social Committee

Team Announcement for Season 26/27

Our season will begin on Friday 2nd of October and run through to the Closing Bonspiel on March 27th. The Opening Bonspiel is to be held on Sunday 4th of October.

Your Curling Sub-committee have drawn the following teams for the Kettle, Thirds and Hurley competitions.

One change to the list below. Geoff Dawe will now play as Third in the Kirsty McWlliam HURLEY rink in place of Alex Moir.