Members of Pomeroy Presbyterian Bowling Club celebrate memorable season 'on the mats'
Members and guests of Pomeroy Presbyterian Bowling Club gathered at Granny Gretta’s in Cookstown recently for their annual Prizegiving Dinner, marking the official kickoff to what promises to be a memorable season on the mats.
The evening began as Club Captain Brian Boyd warmly welcomed everyone to the venue.
Following the opening remarks, Club Chairman Sam Gilkinson said Grace, as the 32 guests prepared for their meal.
Attending members and invited guests were treated to a delicious four-course meal served by the staff at Granny Gretta’s. The menu featured a hearty starter of soup, followed by a choice of traditional roast turkey and ham or tender beef with all the trimmings, concluding with a selection of desserts alongside tea and coffee.
Once the dining concluded, Captain Brian Boyd took to the floor to deliver a recap of what has been a truly remarkable year for the club. Highlighting the achievements of the recent league campaign, he praised the squad’s incredible performance, which saw them complete an undefeated league season. This outstanding run secured well-deserved promotion to Section A of the South Tyrone Indoor Bowling League for the first time in the Club's history. The Captain also commended the team on their impressive run in the Dan Davidson Cup, where they reached the semi-final stage after a series of hard-fought matches.
The focus of the evening then turned to the main event: the presentation of silverware to the Club Competition winners. Pomeroy Presbyterian Church Elder Andrew Boyd was invited forward to present the various Cups and Shields to the deserving winners, assisted throughout by Club Secretary Beth Irwin, who ensured the proceedings ran smoothly.
As the evening drew to a close, formal votes of thanks were expressed to everyone who contributed to the success of the night and the season overall. Special appreciation is extended to the management and staff of Granny Gretta’s for their great hospitality, to Eddie Gilkinson for capturing the memories on camera throughout the evening, and to Andrew Boyd for giving up his time to present the prizes. Finally, gratitude was expressed to all the members and friends who came along to support the event and celebrate another landmark year in the history of Pomeroy Presbyterian Bowling Club.