Whitefield Bowling Club opens for new season as they approach historical 100th anniversary

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Whitefield Bowling Club opened for the new season last week as they approached their 100th anniversary.The club will celebrate its centenary on Tuesday, April 25, in front of the area’s dignitaries, including the Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Lanarkshire - who will be presenting the club with a plaque -, the Deputy Lord Provost, members of Rutherglen Community Council, the territorial army, and past members/presidents.It will kick off at 2pm with a piper leading everyone into the hall before it commences.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Club Secretary Barbara Morris said: “I am really looking forward to Tuesday.

It is a long time coming, and a lot of work has been put in to make the day special. There are decorations and bunting all over the place, it is shaping up well.”During the season’s opening ceremony last Saturday, the new president Tam Devenny was introduced by the past president to introduce the committee and thank all guests and members for their support.A minute's silence was held to remember those members who passed away in the last year, including two honorary stalwart members in Ann Smith, who was a hon member for 60 years, and Agnes Fitzpatrick, who was one for 50 years.All members were then asked to join Tam on the green.President Tam was accompanied by his partner Karen who threw