The rabbits passed this way..............
On Saturday 17 June 2006 Dennyside Bowling Association visited Borough Park.
Formed in 1936 by Mr. Leonard Denny this was originally a team of international bowlers who he called the rabbits.
Dennyside B.A. plays eighteen or so charity matches per year and raises thousands of pounds for charity.
Traditionally the president of the host club nominates the charity to benefit and Borough Park president Ernie Douglass chose the Great North Air Ambulance.
After the game players enjoyed a salad tea provided by the Borough Park ladies. Thank you ladies.
The teams had played a game of 21 ends, 6 rinks per team. Borough park only managed to win on one rink but the winner on the day was the Great North Air Ambulance.
A tray collection and raffle raised just under £2000. The Dennyside B.A. topped this up to ensure the charity would receive the full two thousand pounds.
Club president Ernie Douglass thanked the members of Dennyside and all present for their generosity.
Below
are some pictures of the day, kindly taken by Charlie Gilmour who was
playing on rink 2. You forgot to take one of yourself Charlie!
These pictures have been reduced in size. If anyone would like the originals
for printing off, please email the
club.
Barney Bassett waiting to bowl.
Allen Snowball is enjoying the day.
Ray Beeforth in action.
On the right is Fred Inch.
From left to right: Edward Crockett, Ian Brookes, Geoffrey Pigeon and Ray Downing.
On the left: Dennyside B.A. Match Secretary Peter Astle with Borough Park
captain John Selley.
From left to right: Edward Crockett, Peter Astle, Geoffrey Pigeon, Ian
Brookes and Ray Downing.
Ian Brookes on the left.
Roger Carter, President of Dennyside B.A on the left.
From the left: Ernie Douglass, Roger Carter and Dennis Griffin . My apologies to the Dennyside bowler on the mat.
Ernie Douglass delivers his bowl. Roger Carter behind him.
A pensive Ernie Douglass.....
Cheers John Badger!
From left to right: Ron Joyce, Bill Reid and Mike Bolton (Dennyside B.A's. J.V.P.)
On the left, Bob Turner
Rink 5 again.
Howard Pearce and Alan Watts. They enjoyed the game, honestly!
Kevin Bowen delivers his bowl.
It was a good day for spectating.
Mabel and Phillip Welch ( Honorary Secretary of Yorkshire County B.A. from 1984 - 2004) with Reg Sigsworth (Borough Park secretary)
