Anaghlone celebrates 50th anniversary in style

They were joined by Glascar, Donaghmore and Dromore N.S. clubs.

Chairman, Billy Maxwell, gave all the bowlers a warm welcome, with over 90 guests and friends in attendance.

Billy had special praise for the club officers over the 50 years, namely Andrew Radcliffe, Samuel Radcliffe, Robin Todd, Stanley Hillis and Billy himself.

He also congratulated Mrs Florence Todd, Mrs Olive Anderson and Alfie Ingram, three founder members who are still playing with the club.

They received special gifts from the chairman’s wife, Brenda Maxwell.

Billy announced that he will be stepping down as the club captain when the new season starts in October, having served for 22 years.

Nadine McKenzie (Glascar), David Shilliday (Donaghmore) and Dromore N.S. congratulated the Anaghlone bowlers on reaching their 50th birthday.

A lovely plaque was presented to Anaghlone by Nadine McKenzie from Glascar Bowling Club and an anniversary cake, specially decorated for Anaghlone by Mrs Shirley Henning, was cut by founder members, Mrs Florence Todd and Mrs Olive Anderson.

Anaghlone Bowling Club would like to thank Glascar, Donaghmore and Dromore N.S. for once again supporting the annual dinner.

Thanks also to Rosemary McBride for purchasing all the prizes for Anaghlone which were excellent for the occasion.

Anaghlone Awards - The awards were introduced by Billy Maxwell and presented by Mrs Todd and Mrs Anderson.

Singles: Bobby Hamilton Cup – Ian McBride, runner-up Noel Laffin.

Pairs: William Anderson and Samuel Beck Memorial – Billy Maxwell and June Walker, runners-up Alfie Ingram and Judith Henning.

Ladies’ Singles: Edith McMurray Memorial Cup – Judith Henning, runner-up Mrs Florence Todd.

Junior Singles: Judith Henning, runner-up Simon McBride.

Triples: Noel Laffin, William Henning and Alfie Ingram

Captain’s prize – Stanley Hillis.

Glascar Awards - The awards were introduced by Nadine McKenzie and presented by Doreen Toal.

Sleith Cup – Richard Waddell.

Rev. Young Cup – Jason Calin, Davy Moffett, Doreen Toal, Richard Frazer.

Runners-up – Victoria Camlin, Christine Gibson, Andrew Gamble, Andrew Gray.

Junior Cup – Andrew Gamble, runner-up Andrew Gray.

Ladies’ Cup – Nadine McKenzie, runner-up Doreen Toal.

Challenge Cup – David Moffett (jun), runner-up Robert Frazer.

Men’s Shield – Andrew Gamble, runner-up John Donaldson.

Pairs – Robert Frazer and Andrew Gray, runners-up Doreen Toal and Wayne Gibson.

Triples – Richard Gray, Andrew Gray and Doreen Toal, runners-up Wayne Gibson, Richard Frazer, Andrew Gamble.

McCallister Cup for great service to the club – Jason Camlin.

Donaghmore Awards - Awards introduced by David Shilliday and presented by Mrs Jacqueline Shilliday.

Senior Shield – Bobby Gabbie, runner-up Tommy Niblock.

Sleith Cup – Jim McConville, runner-up Mary Gabbie.

Ladies’ Singles – Margaret Megaw, runner-up Mary Megaw.

Mixed Doubles – Jim McConville and David Donaldson, runner-up Pat Gamble and David Shilliday.

McConville Cup – Mary Megaw, runner-up Bobby Gabbie.

Gents’ Singles – Bobby Gabbie, runner-up David Shilliday.

Dromore N.S. - Introduced by Eric Anderson.

League points – Jean Hamilton, runner-up Alan Johnston.

Ladies’ Top Scorer – Sadie Gilliland.

Gents’ Top Scorer – David Pedan.

Dromore N.S. had the Down Shoes Cup on display which they won last week.

The bowling clubs who attended would like to thank the Belmont Hotel for a lovely dinner which made the evening one to remember.

- The Anaghlone rink of Alfie Ingram, Kyle McBride, Simon McBride and Ian McBride were just beaten by eight shots to seven in the bowls final at Richhill last Saturday by a rink from Mid Tyrone, which included three internationals.

The Anaghlone bowlers gave a great display and the club would like to congratulate them on reaching the NI finals and bringing honours