Buchanan Arms Bowling Club

Buchanan Arms Bowling Club Established in 1936 Buchanan Arms Bowling Club
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It is with great sadness that I report of the sad death of one of our long term members, Janette Easton. Janette passed ...
14/05/2026

It is with great sadness that I report of the sad death of one of our long term members, Janette Easton.
Janette passed away on the 9th of May 2026, surrounded by her family, after a short illness. On behalf of Buchanan Arms and all those who have enjoyed Janette’s company over the years, our thought go out to all her family and friends at this sad time.

For those who wish to attend her funeral the arrangements are as follows

Friday 29th of May at 10am
Kilmaronock Church
Past Gartocharn
Followed by Burial in church cemetery.
Thereafter at Ross Priory Gartocharn
No flowers please.

Hello from snowy Fernie B.C. Canada, As many of you know, I left last year to spend time with my family in Canada. At th...
25/03/2026

Hello from snowy Fernie B.C. Canada,

As many of you know, I left last year to spend time with my family in Canada. At that time, I wasn’t sure when I would be back in Drymen, or for how long, but I now expect to be here for the foreseeable future. I therefore need someone within the club to take on admin duties, here on our FB page.

Ideally someone who can upload pictures and information about upcoming competitions, results, etc. I can only really post, if I am fed the information from members, and as you can see, that hasn’t happened for some time. I feel it’s important to have this page and hopefully encourage new members to come along, which I’m glad to say, happens quite often.

If you think you can help, please get in touch via the messenger button or, if you have my details already, directly. I am still contactable through FB and WhatsApp.

Sadly there are no bowling greens near me, with the nearest being in Calagary (3 hr drive) or Kimberley (1hr 22min), so I will have to wait till I come home in the summer for a visit, and hopefully get a few ends played on Club night with you all.

John informs me that the opening will be on the 25th or 26th of April, and he will confirm shortly which day and what time. Mean while, I wish you all a great season and hope the sun shines for you all.

Best wishes, Gillian

It fast approaching the start of another bowling season, and John has informed me that the date for the Opening of the G...
25/03/2026

It fast approaching the start of another bowling season, and John has informed me that the date for the Opening of the Green 2026 is looking like either the 25th or 26th of April, but he will confirm shortly.
Please put these dates into your diaries and I wish you all the best for the coming season.

A wee throwback to the opening day back in 2017 when the then President, Ellen Brown, and her grandson looked on as her ...
22/04/2025

A wee throwback to the opening day back in 2017 when the then President, Ellen Brown, and her grandson looked on as her daughter Eleanor opened the green.

Wishing everyone a good 2025 season.

We were very sad to learn that, Isobel Carswell, one of our long term, well loved members and stalwart of Buchanan Arms ...
21/01/2025

We were very sad to learn that, Isobel Carswell, one of our long term, well loved members and stalwart of Buchanan Arms BC passed away recently. Isobel’s funeral will take place tomorrow, the 22nd of January at 1pm in Kilmaronock Old Kirk for those who would like to attend.
Our thoughts go out to Isobel’s family and she will be sadly missed around the area.

How rare to get 2 good days in a row, so it was good to take advantage today and have a small club competition. We playe...
08/09/2024

How rare to get 2 good days in a row, so it was good to take advantage today and have a small club competition.
We played 3 games of 6 ends with the winners consisting of Skip- Gillian Munro, lead -Nan Burgoyne, 2nd -Dorcas McKenzie.
Afterwards we had a lovely buffet meal and a small raffle.

Don't forget we have our friendly against Cambus next Saturday and the closing of the day after. Please give names to John McKenzie, if you're available.

08/09/2024

What a great day on the green on Saturday for the end of the Forth & Endrick league. A friendly game made up from those participating throughout the league followed by Al lovely meal in Drymen Parish Church, courtesy of Dorcas McKenzie and Christine Crawford and the handing out of trophies.
Well done to all the winners 🏆

The next couple of weeks leading up to the end of the season are going to be very busy, so here are some dates and times...
03/09/2024

The next couple of weeks leading up to the end of the season are going to be very busy, so here are some dates and times for your diary.

Friday the 6th - Gents friendly with the Vale of Leven at the Vale of Leven 6.30pm start ( Catering by BABC ladies)

Saturday the 7th - Presentation of prizes for the Forth and Endrick League at BABC. 1 pm for a 1.30pm start then down to the church hall for the presentation after the games.

Sunday the 8th- John is hoping we can have a club competition. Everyone encouraged to come. Again 1pm for 1.30pm start.

Saturday the 14th - Friendly against Cambus BC at BABC. As many as possible please. 2pm for 2.30pm start.

Finally Sunday the 15th - Closing of the Green , the Campbell Kirk Trophy and dismantling of the shelter afterwards. 1pm for 1.30pm start

03/09/2024

A call out to all the Male members of BABC
Our annual friendly with the Vale of Leven is this Friday, the 6th of September at the Vale of Leven.
Start time 6.30pm
John is looking for as many men to play as possible. Please let him know ASAP

We had 4 members taking part in the Callander Bowling Club Open Mixed Triples today. We had a full team consisting of G...
04/08/2024

We had 4 members taking part in the Callander Bowling Club Open Mixed Triples today. We had a full team consisting of Gillian Munro, Stevie Dick and skip Chrissie Bilsland. The 4th member was John Craig who was invited to join Callander's Graham Roebuck & Alan Tomlin. This triple made it through to the final against another Callander mix team of Pauline Deas, Stuart Aitchison & David MacInally from Creiff B.C. with John being in the winning team.
A most enjoyable day and very lucky with the weather having one real shower earlier in the day and the rain really starting as the final was drawing to a close.
Thanks to Callander for a fabulous day.

The farmers have been racing to get the hay in before the rain came and we were hoping we could beat the weather too for...
02/08/2024

The farmers have been racing to get the hay in before the rain came and we were hoping we could beat the weather too for tonight's Forth & Endrick finals, but it was not to be!
Light showers mid afternoon turned to heavy downpours by late afternoon and the green was more like the swimming pool at the Olympics. It was suggested we could swim a relay race instead, the puddles got so big!
With all the lovely sandwiches and cakes laid out, we retired to the clubhouse and enjoyed a good chinwag and a feed.

The ladies singles, pairs and triples will now be played in Tuesday night and the gents finals will take place on Friday night. Both at Buchanan Arms with a 6.45pm start.

Let's keep our fingers crossed for better weather to get these finals played.

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