Penicuik was drawn against Currie & Balerno in the Rink Championship.
The rink of Dave Anderson, Jim Ramsay, Dave Carr and David Gillespie got off to a good start with a single followed by a 3 in the second. We conceded 3 in the 3rd but increased our lead with a last stone draw in the 4th. Unfortunately, the wheels came off for Penicuik in the 5th and 6th when we conceded consecutive 4s to lose the game 11 shots to 5
Good luck to Currie & Balerno in the next round.
Report by Dave Anderson
You will remember that Paul Murton visited Penicuik Estate recently to film for part of his upcoming TV series on Scottish Rivers. The Club has had an update from the producers as copied below:
‘ I just wanted to apologise that we haven’t been in touch regarding the transmission of Grand Tours of Scotland’s Rivers – Series Two. We’re still waiting for confirmed details from the BBC. We are now expecting the series to go out in January 2023 but will of course let you know when we have any updates to pass on. ‘
Congratulations to Dave Carr and his rink of Geoff Dawe, Alister McDonald and Jean Cassie for winning the final of the Hurley Competition last night, beating Iain Scott’s rink by 8 stones to 5. A special mention to Jean for winning a medal in her first full season with Penicuik Curling Club.
An enthusiastic team of ladies has raised the first Club Challenge of the season against the current holders, unfortunately still without Keith who is still recovering from his recent injuries. This match will be played on Tuesday 29th November.
Margaret Carr, Liz Anderson, Pam Ramsay and Jean Noble will attempt to wrestle the Challenge Crook from the hands of Martin Hobbs, David Gillespie, Roger Scott and Elaine Lambie, who has stepped in to make up the holders rink.
Game on !
The second Semi Final of the Hurley Competion has now been completed, with Dave Carr’s rink victorious over Team Anderson in the rescheduled game last Friday evening.
Team Carr will now meet Team Scott in the Hurley Final on Wednesday 9th November at 6pm. Good luck to both teams.
Congratulations to David Gillespie and his rink of Dave Carr, Reg Dunbar and Kirsty McWilliam for winning their first round match in this competition against Duddingston with a score of 9-4 . They will now meet SIAE in the next round on Friday 9th December.
The first winners of the 2022-23 season were decided at the Opening Bonspiel on Sunday 2nd October when 24 keen curlers took to the ice. Craig was on top form, organising the play and keeping everyone right as to their next opponents as they moved about the ice. Many congratulations to Dave Carr, Kirsty McWilliam, Jim Cowper and Ian Neil who finished with a score of +3 to take the Bonspiel Trophy. Jim in particular was delighted to retain his Bonspiel medal.
Craig, on the other hand may not have been quite so delighted to retain the ‘Bonspiel Booby’ Trophy with his rink of Roger, Mike and Saho.
An excellent meal was enjoyed by participants and members at the Glencorse Golf Club after the Bonspiel. Many thanks to the catering team, to Craig and the Social Committee for organising the event and to Ian Neil for his sponsorship. Lots more to play for in the season ahead.
Report by Jean Noble
HM Queen Elizabeth II
I would like to take a moment to reflect on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
As the late monarch was Patron of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club, I am sure many of you will have taken a moment to contemplate recent events. Our thoughts are with the royal family at this sad time, as well as reflecting on our own recent losses.
Iain Scott, President Penicuik Curling Club
Sunday 18th September 2022
It is with great sadness that Penicuik Curling Club announces the passing of Ronnie Hope, who died suddenly at home on Monday 9th May.
Ronnie was an Honorary Member of our Club, and had served both as President and also regularly on the Management Committee during the thirty years since he first joined in 1991. He will be remembered for his boundless enthusiasm for curling, and his tireless support of the Penicuik Club and it’s members over the years. He will be sorely missed by all his many friends in the curling world and beyond.
The photo below was taken at the Saturday League Christmas Bonspiel in 2019, and is a nice one to remember him by.
The Annual General Meeting of Penicuik Curling Club will take place at Glencorse Golf Club, on Wednesday 25th May between the hours of 7pm and 9pm.
All members are invited to attend.
Penicuik Curling Club 