Local bowls saddened by deaths

Around a month ago a long-time member of Hilden Bowling Club, Agnes Kirkwood died following a long illness.

Agnes was a ladies past-president and has been associated with the club for much of her life. Her late husband, Jim, was club secretary for many years.

But, all her relationship with the club over the years was overshadowed in recent times by the success of her grandsons, Robert and Steven. Robert is a junior international and his younger brother won the Private Greens youth singles this year, unfortunately Steven’s success, which would have delighted Agnes, came too late.

Deepest sympathy from all to the Kirkwood family.

A former president of Hilden Bowling Club, George Orr, had served in this position for 29 years before retiring a few years ago

The club members and others who knew George regret his passing and extend sincerest sympathy to the family circle.

Sloan Street Indoor Bowling Club have also suffered a loss of a stalwart in George Leathem.

Sympathy is also extended in this instance to the family circle from the club and others in the bowling fraternity.

Gary is the only winner

NORTH BELFAST B 79 (6) HILDEN B 45 (1)

Gary Finlay was the only Hilden B winner when they lost by 34 shots away to promotion chasing North Belfast in Private Greens Junior Two on Thursday night.

Finlay had five shots to spare in his game but Hugh Murray, Drew Harron and Robin Campbell all lost.