Mid Calder Bowling Club

03/11/2026

So humbled by this statement 🙏
Thank you, I just love meeting so many lovely fun ladies that makes our club such a great place to be. Thank you xx

This morning for Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week we are recognising Christine Taylor from Mid Calder Bowling Club;

Christine Taylor supported Mid Calder Bowling Club for many years before taking up bowls herself in 2022. Since becoming Ladies President in 2025, she has been passionate about encouraging more women to try bowls, develop their skills and grow in confidence.

Through dedicated ladies’ evenings, open invitation competitions and a welcoming approach, Christine has helped grow the ladies’ section by more than a third to 33 members, now almost a third of the club’s overall membership. New members continue to join, while existing bowlers are gaining confidence, competing within and beyond the club, and reaching county finals.

Christine encourages women to get involved, take on leadership roles and build friendships with ladies’ sections across West Lothian. She also supports community initiatives and encourages members to get involved with local charities.

Her commitment goes beyond the bowling green. Christine offers friendship and support to fellow bowlers facing health difficulties and challenging times in life, while balancing her own family commitments.

Through her enthusiasm and encouragement, Christine is helping more women discover the enjoyment of bowls, feel part of a team and realise what they can achieve. Her work is strengthening female participation and creating a welcoming environment where women can thrive in sport and friendship.

To find out more about the club and get involved email; [email protected]



Bowls Scotland Sportscotland West Lothian Council

30/10/2026

Just a quick reminder of our great quiz nights, next one Saturday 14th Nov. Please add your team to the list at the bar thanks 😊

18/10/2026

After a very short illness, it is with great sadness that I share the sad news of the passing of Norman Downs, one of our valued members of the club.
The funeral arrangements are as follows•••
Tuesday 3rd November at 3.30pm in West Lothian Crematorium and then back to the Bowling Club.
Our heartfelt condolences go to Christine and all the family on this very sad news, may you feel the love that surrounds you.
Gone from this chapter but not forgotten Norman R.I.P

05/10/2026

We would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to Bill and all the family. Grace was a well known face within the club and a regular attender of our social events. She will be sadly missed by all.
Please see funeral arrangements below.
R.I.P Grace from all your friends in the club.

26/09/2026

Some pics of teams today. Great laugh and lovely weather for the official close of the green. Was a tight game with Tommy Hood, vice president winning the title but only by 5 shots.
Although the green is officially closed it is still playable until the greens convenor says otherwise. The weather looks good for monday so those who would like to continue and attend hats, be there to start on the green at 6pm as light is fading fast. Great end to the season 🙌

26/09/2026

CLOSING DAY 😔

It's hard to believe that it's the end of another season. The sun is out and hope everyone enjoys a fun day with the Presidents team v Vice Presidents team at 11 am this morning.
It's been a great season that has been enjoyed by new and old members who have shared their skills with young and old members together. If it's something you have always wanted to try, look out for our "Try Bowls" day at the start of next season. 😉

20/09/2026

Congratulations goes to Eddie McKenzie and Pat Toner on winning the pairs for the 3rd year in a row, well done guys. Runners up were Mel Littleton and David Landles. Great game played by 4 very experienced members in the club and great bowls to watch. Worthy winners for sure and great runners up. Thanks for making the last final in the sunshine a great game to watch. Thanks to supporters who came to watch too.
Finals are complete for this year with Gents Triples and Gents Rinks carried into next year.
Thanks to Martin and Karen as Match Secretaries and to everyone who helped by marking or umpiring any of the finals, your great work is appreciated.
Looking forward to presentation night on sat 28th November, hope to see you all there thanks

20/09/2026

Ladies rinks final today was won by Beth Drummond Morag Baird Ali Chaffe and Anne Po***ck. With runners up being Karen Moncrieff , Bobbie Dryden, Christine Downs and Pam Yorke.
Great game of bowls and was very close when both teams were at 10-10 then Beth, Morag, Ali and Anne took the lead and lifted the shield.
This was the last of the ladies finals and was well supported in the sunshine. So much so that when the winning pictures were taken they were into the sun so couldn't see faces. Sorry girls had to be assisted by Al to be seen lol.
Well done to you all 😃

19/09/2026

Our MND DAY was a great success.

Runners up, Mel Shirley and David and our overall winners were Brian Fairleys team.
Well done to you all, was some battle against the weather and you were all good sports.
Both teams donated their winnings to our MND Charity so thank you so much.
Our overall Charity amount is around £2, 200 that everyone who attended today contributed to so well done all that participated and thanks to our great bar staff.
A great fun day had by all 😄

13/09/2026

What a great 2 bowl final between Mel Littleton and Chris Clements. Mel lifted the trophy today after a very close match. Well done both of you, was a great match to watch in the sunshine 🌞 Thank you to all the spectators for showing their support 👍