Report by Dave Anderson

Our Closing Bonspiel played on Saturday 28th March was a fitting finale to an excellent season of curling. Sadly, we were missing Roger and Iain Scott following their recent bereavement and our thoughts were with them and their family as we took to the ice.

It was great to see 8 rinks battle over 7 ends to determine the outcome of the day, which was observed by Jean Lennie, sponsor of this event over many years, for which we are very grateful. Jean, a Penicuik CC curler of old, witnessed some “great shots” from some but also some “pretty rubbish shots”

.It was good to see our two newest recruits, Colin McClung and Chuck Heckman, taking part and from what was seen and heard they made a telling contribution to their respective rinks, one in the winning rink with the other in the runners-up rink.

The games were played in the usual good spirits over seven ends, managing to start the seventh just before the end of session bell rang.

We retired to the club room for well earned refreshments with soup and sandwiches on offer.

The scores were scrutinised and following a wee ‘faux pas’ by the Social Committee convenor to great hilarity, the booby prizes were presented by Jean Lennie to the correct rink of David Gillespie, Ian Robertson, Debbie Belcher and Lesley Broadwood with a score of -6 shots.

There was no dispute about the winning rink, with a score of +11 shots, skipped by Jim Ramsay with Jean Noble, Colin McClung and Louise Clapperton, who received their prizes from sponsor, Jean.

Following that presentation, President Margaret proceeded to make another presentation, this time to Jean Lennie who received a medal from The Royal Club to commemorate 50 years as a member of Penicuik Curling Club. Jean was then presented with a certificate of Honorary Membership of Penicuik Curling Club in recognition of all she has done for the Club and beyond, including her involvement with Wheelchair Curlers over several years.