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Personally I am not a bowler, but my husband was, and I am proud that our village has a thriving bowling club with young members. Of course, the tradition in Scotland is for flat greens. Which do you favour?

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Too many entries syndrome. I'm Flat as well though. Who did he play for?

Menstrie Bowling Club. It's OK if you've never heard of it!

Well I haven't whereabouts is that?

Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Near Stirling.

Thanks for the info. If I'm ever in the area on Civil Service representative duty I'll be sure to get along to that club.

I took up lawn bowls through my marriage; my father-in-law has played for years, and his son, my brother-in-law, following his emigration, is now team manager for Team USA. The major enjoyment from this game/sport is, in my opinion, the gentlemanly behaviour of all participants (M&F). No pressure, no censure, just support and friendship with a gentle competitiveness. If any bowlers visiting the USA would like to contact players there to arrange a friendly match, please e-mail me: [email protected] and I'll see if I can help you arrange something. Oh, and remember, small ring on the INside!

Cheers Bob. It does tend to run in families my grandparents all played, though nine of my parents took it up. I agree about the comaraderie aspect. Having taken part in the Civil Service Interantional series last year we were competing hard and socialising hard all week. Now where did I leave my