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Winners - Sandy Deans and Aaron Furzer
June 8, 2025

Greg Ryan Memorial Pairs Tournament 2025 – A Fantastic Day at Polmaise

Fallin Primary School Try Bowls Certificate
June 5, 2025

Fallin Primary Pupils Try Their Hand at Bowls at Polmaise

Kyle Malcomson - Rising Star of Polmaise Bowling Club
May 30, 2025

Rising Star Shines Bright: Kyle Malcomson Selected for National Championships

Sandy Deans Historical Archive
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David Gourlay presents signed shirt to Polmaise Bowling Club
May 1, 2025

Polmaise Bowling Club Receives Signed Shirt from David Gourlay

The Herald feature on Gothenburg Pub and Polmaise Bowling Club
April 3, 2025

Fallin's Heartbeat: The Gothenburg and Polmaise Bowling Club Celebrated in The Herald

Polmaise Bowling Club Top 9 Victory
March 27, 2025

Polmaise Bowling Club Claims Top 9 Title with Dominant Victory

Opening of the Green 2025
March 13, 2025

Polmaise Bowling Club – Opening of the Green 2025

Club Renovation Progress
March 10, 2025

Polmaise Bowling Club Undergoes Major Cleanup and Renovation Efforts

Greg Ryan Memorial Pairs Tournament 2025 – A Fantastic Day at Polmaise

Winners - Sandy Deans and Aaron Furzer
June 8, 2025 Tournament

Polmaise Bowling Club was proud to host another fantastic instalment of the Greg Ryan Memorial Pairs Tournament, held in memory of one of our club's cherished young members. The event drew a brilliant turnout, and the spirit of competition and camaraderie was clear throughout the day.

This year's winners were Sandy Deans and Aaron Furzer, who played exceptionally well throughout the tournament and secured a well-deserved win in the final.

Runners Up - James Craig and Andrew Borg

They faced off against James Craig and Andrew Borg, who took runner-up honours with a strong performance. Their appearance in the final was a remarkable achievement — especially considering this is Andrew's first year as a bowler and only James' second. The entire club is proud of their progress and performance on the green.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to Greg Ryan's family, particularly Greg's father, John, who attended and gave a touching speech. During his remarks, John gave special recognition to Peter Black, who not only introduced Greg to bowls, but also inspired many other young players to pick up the sport. It was a moving moment that reminded everyone of the positive and lasting impact Greg had on our community.

Thanks are also due to Alex Brown, our Club President, and all those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the event a success — including Sandy Deans, Gary Malcolmson, Agg McNeil, Tilly Begg, Mag Armitage, Elaine McMeechan, Sonia Donaldson, Lawrence Muir Begg, and many others who support the club all year round. Special thanks also to the staff at the Gothenburg Fallin for keeping us all refreshed during the day.

And of course, a huge thank you to John, Veronica, and Casey Ryan for their continued sponsorship and presence — it was lovely to see them all there.

We're already looking forward to next year's tournament.

Pictures from this wonderful day can be found in our gallery.

Fallin Primary Pupils Try Their Hand at Bowls at Polmaise

Fallin Primary School Try Bowls Certificate
June 5, 2025 Community Engagement

On Tuesday 3rd June, Polmaise Bowling Club proudly hosted two enthusiastic groups of children from Fallin Primary School as part of Active Stirling's Try Bowls initiative. Across two sessions, one in the morning and another in the early afternoon, around 40 pupils took part in a fun and engaging introduction to the sport of lawn bowls.

The event marked another successful collaboration between the club, Fallin Primary School, and Active Stirling, aimed at promoting physical activity and encouraging young people to try new sports within their community.

Volunteers John McKenna and Lawrence Begg, both long-standing members of the club, led the sessions, offering coaching, encouragement, and plenty of support throughout the day. Their commitment and enthusiasm were instrumental in ensuring the children had a rewarding experience on the green.

Club Secretary Peter Black, who played a key role in organising the sessions, extended his thanks to John and Lawrence for their efforts not only this year, but across both seasons the club has worked with Fallin Primary and Active Stirling on the Try Bowls Days.

Each child who participated received a specially designed certificate from Polmaise Bowling Club, recognising their involvement and celebrating their first steps into the sport.

Polmaise Bowling Club continues to support initiatives like this, which bring together generations and strengthen community ties through sport.

Rising Star Shines Bright: Polmaise's Kyle Malcomson Selected for National Bowls Championships

Kyle Malcomson - Rising Star of Polmaise Bowling Club
May 30, 2025 Club Achievement

Polmaise Bowling Club is proudly celebrating the exceptional achievements of its youngest adult member, Kyle Malcomson, whose talent and dedication to the sport have earned him significant recognition on the national stage.

Kyle has recently been selected to represent Stirlingshire in the Scottish Under 25 County Championships, a prestigious tournament that showcases the very best young talent in the country. He will compete as part of Team 6 in the Stirlingshire U25 squad facing Renfrewshire U25s on Sunday, 1st June at 2pm, hosted at Denny Bowling Club. This marks a major milestone in Kyle's bowling career and reflects his ongoing commitment and hard work both on and off the green.

Adding to his string of recent successes, Kyle delivered a phenomenal performance at the Podium Open Triples event held on Saturday, 17th May. Going head-to-head with some of Scotland's top talent, Kyle defeated Neil Spears, a highly respected former Scotland captain and current skip. His victory not only showcased his strategic prowess and composure under pressure but also secured him a place at the national finals in Ayr on 7th June.

"Kyle has just beaten two Scotland skips – an incredible achievement at any level, let alone at his age," said Dave Stewart, club Vice-President and long-time supporter. "His success is a testament to the talent we nurture at Polmaise and to Kyle's passion for the game. The entire club is behind him, and we couldn't be prouder."

This remarkable journey is not just a solo effort—it is part of a family legacy. Kyle's father, Gary Malcomson, shared his pride:

"As father and son, we won back-to-back Singles and U25 Central titles in 2024 and 2025. A record I don't think can be beaten."

Together, the Malcomsons have etched their names into the history books of Central District bowling, blending generational skill with shared determination.

Kyle's back-to-back achievements highlight him as a future star of the sport. As the youngest adult player at Polmaise, his progress serves as an inspiration to fellow members and young players across the region.

The Polmaise community is encouraged to come out and support Kyle and the Stirlingshire team at Denny Bowling Club this weekend. Let's get behind our local talent and show what the Polmaise spirit is all about.

Well done, Kyle — your club and your county are proud of you!

Update (June 5, 2025): Kyle and his Stirlingshire U25 teammates have progressed to the semi-finals of the Scottish Under 25 County Championships! In a thrilling contest on Sunday 1st June, the Stirlingshire team delivered a spectacular comeback victory, overturning a 22-shot deficit early in the match to storm to a 140–103 win over Renfrewshire. The team showed remarkable grit and determination, with Kyle once again contributing to the squad's success.

"22 back when I walked in after 4/5 ends – superb comeback to win with 37 shots. Go and finish the job now on 22nd June, boys and girls!" - Gary Malcomson

The semi-finals will be held on Sunday 22nd June at Sighthill Bowling Club. Supporters are encouraged to attend, and transport arrangements can be made for those interested.


From the Green, Through the Years - A Journey into Polmaise Bowling Club's Past

Tucked away in a corner of our clubhouse is a framed treasure — a collection of yellowed clippings and fading type, lovingly preserved and gifted to Polmaise Bowling Club by W. Jenkins on the occasion of our 75th Anniversary in July 1986. These articles, drawn from newspapers and community reports, tell the quiet but proud story of our club — of roll-ups and rivalries, of jubilee celebrations, gala days, and the steadfast spirit of Fallin's bowling men and women.

Thanks to a recent rediscovery, our journey now stretches all the way back to where it all began — with a news article from 1911, capturing the excitement and ceremony of Polmaise Bowling Club's official opening. This first recorded moment on our green sets the stage for over a century of camaraderie, competition, and community.

In this special News series, we'll be gently dusting off the past and sharing those moments once more — not as grand headlines, but as living memories. Each article is a snapshot in time: a nod to the suits and hats, the handshakes and speeches, the summer days on the green, and the laughter echoing from the clubhouse.

Whether you're a lifelong member or new to our green, we invite you to wander with us down memory lane.

These are our stories — handed down, and now, shared again.

Framed historical newspaper clippings

LOOKING BACK - 75th Anniversary

Peter Black shared some of his memories from the 75th Anniversary:

"I was President when we celebrated our 75th anniversary. On the Monday night, we invited every club we played tea games with to send a rink to play against us. Then, on Tuesday, we hosted a match against a Central Select team, followed by the County Select on Wednesday, and the Scottish on Thursday. Friday was a hat night with our own club members.

After each game, the highest-scoring rink from each team was presented with a silver goblet. We also invited past Presidents to attend, and one of them even read a poem about Polmaise during the tea.

I remember the Monday night against the tea games well—I was told I left F.P.H.S. around 9:30, only to be back at the bar by 9:40 asking for a pint and a vodka! I was just a boy of 36."

Silver Goblet from 75th Anniversary
Silver Goblet Presented to the President. It says - 75th Anniversary, Polmaise B.C. 1986.
Rita Smith and Gary Malcolmson - Scottish Mixed Pairs Champions
July 31, 2013

Silverware for Rita and Gary - Scottish Mixed Pairs Champions

Polmaise Bowling Club - British Isles Triples Champions 2003
July 9, 2003

Best of British - Victory over Auld Enemy gives Polmaise the UK title

Polmaise Bowling Club - Scottish Triples Champions 2002
July 24, 2002

Super Bowl - Polmaise trio snatch Scottish title in last gasp thriller

Polmaise Bowling Club - Scottish Top Ten Champions 1988
June 17, 1988

Polmaise Top Of The Pops! - Scottish Top Ten Champions

Polmaise Bowling Club Golden Jubilee 1961
June 8, 1961

Polmaise Bowling Club Celebrate Their Jubilee (1961)

J. Gwynne Sr. Championship Win 1942
September 9, 1942

Father Defeats Son in Club Championship Final

Macintosh Trophy Win 1935
July 20, 1935

Polmaise Secure Macintosh Trophy Ownership

Polmaise Club's First Trophy Win 1914
June 8, 1914

The Polmaise Trophy - Fallin Club's First Victory

First Match on Polmaise Green 1911
July 15, 1911

First Match on New Green - Local Club Defeated

Opening of Bowling Green 1911
June 3, 1911

Opening of Bowling Green and Sale of Work