Highland Curling Club

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Outdoor #curling at Kingsmills Curling Ponds, Inverness On Sunday 3rd December 2023 it was cold enough to have some outdoor at Kingsmills Curling Ponds, Inverness

16 stone finish in last nights Bonspeil in the game R Sinclair vs A Robb

Sunday 3rd December update- We have outdoor curling with 2 sheets playable. We played this morning at 10am on keen, clean and clear ice.

Next games at 2pm and 7pm. All welcome, including brother and sister curlers from neighbouring clubs. Wrap up warm, sensible shoes and come down for some craic!

Highland Curling Club checking the floodlights in anticipation of Ice

Winners of the Chisholm Brick last night, Paddy, Alasdair, Craig(skip) and Dan

Winners of the Simpson Trophy this evening with a score of +8, Chris, Morag, Kay(Skip) and John.

Last night we played for the Macrae Trophy. The winning rink with +8 was Chris, Morag, Kay and Roy.

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the untimely passing of our wonderful friend and club member, Douglas Somerville. He curled with both the Torness and Highland clubs and was a regular supporter of medical bonspiels. Our thoughts are with Jeananne, Iona, Kirsten and Catriona, and the extended family. His funeral will take place next Thursday, 05.10.23, at John Fraser & Sons in Chapel Street - further details are posted on their site here: https://johnfraserandson.com/family-notices

The winners last night showing off their new slate coasters

Our first Bonspiel of the season we play for the Kingsmills Kettle. Half of the rinks play for the President, the other half for the Vice President.
Last night the Vice President won 24 shots vs 17. His rink (l-r) of Gav, Al and Nan were also the winning rink with a score of +4.

We're sorry to share the sad news of the passing of one of our long-standing members, George MacWilliam. His illness had prevented him from curling over the last two seasons, but he was a fine player, and he had contributed much to the game, having played since his schooldays, and while at University too. Our thoughts are with Merrill and their family at this time. The funeral is next Wednesday, 31st May, and details are included in the post from the funderal directors.
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MACWILLIAM
George MacWilliam, aged 67, passed away peacefully at home on May 18th 2023, after living bravely with cancer for two years. Loving husband of Merrill, proud father of Angus, Megan and Rowena and blessed grandpa of Charlie, Flora, Isla, Hamish, Tavish, Margot and Darcie. He was a much loved father-in-law, brother, cousin and friend. George was a retired solicitor, Honorary Sheriff and former allotmenteer. Heartfelt thanks go to the doctors and nurses at the Nairn Healthcare Group. Funeral service on Wednesday 31st May at 11am in St John’s Episcopal Church, Southside Road, Inverness to which all are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of George for Bowel Cancer UK, Maggie’s Highlands and Marie Curie can be given at the service. Livestream available via www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices
(Shared at his family’s request).

Final table for the pairs League. Congratulations to Jim Robb and Craig Ewan. The salver will be presented at the AGM next Wednesday.

Pairs League table ahead of the final 2 games on Wednesday.

Pairs League after round 3

It's been seriously cold for March, and there is a very real chance that the 2022-23 outdoor season may not yet be over! We currently have one sheet frozen, and the ice rangers are planning to freeze more later today, with a view to playing tomorrow, THURSDAY 9 MARCH at 10am. Members should look out for further updates by email from the Secretary, and anyone else interested is welcome to drop in, tomorrow morning. 🥌🥌🥌🥌

The 2023 Millenium Salver Pairs league kicked off last night with our first game. Seven games of four ends over four nights are played thoughout March with the prize presented at our AGM in April.

Winners of the Norval Quaich last Wednesday, at lead - Cameron Ross, 2 - Steven Crook, 3 Gav Nicol and skipped by President Mike Jack. Thanks to Willie Main for the prizes.

Winners of the Silver Trophy on Monday night with a score of +11, at lead Chris Silver, Nan Paxton at 2, Alasdair Robb at 3 and skipped by our Vice President Stuart Robb

Winners of the Maclaughlan Plate on Wednesday night with a score of +12 and presented by Club President Mike Jack. At lead, Megan Crook, Paddy Walsh at 2, Andy Cowan at 3 and skip, Past President, Andy Robb

As we all know Keith Petrie has now retired from the Ice Centre but is still a member of Highland Curling Club. Last month, he was presented with honorary membership of the club for all his service over the years.