Another great day was had by all when Lodge Kirkliston Maitland met Kirkliston Bowling Club in the 2014 Bob Duff Trophy Competition. Rain did threaten at the very start of the match but the sun soon shone through.

It didn't shine for the 482 bowlers though as KBC again came out as worthy winners. However, fun and friendly competition were the orders of the day and the match was enjoyed by players and spectators alike.

The trophy is named in memory of our R.W.M. Bro. Les Duff's Dad, who passed to the Grand Lodge Above in March 2012 and Mrs Helen Duff, who threw the 1st jack, also presented the trophy to Bowling Club President Ross Kelt, in the company of our R.W.M.

Both Ross Kelt and Bro. Les thanked everyone who took part and for continuing the great relationship between Lodge Kirkliston Maitland and Kirkliston Bowling Club.

Bro. Les said: "Another great afternoon with our friends from Kirkliston Bowling Club and thanks again to everyone who made it possible especially the members, Honorary Members and friends of the Lodge who made up the 482 team. A big thanks also to the Club for their generous post-match hospitality."

After our inaugural competition in 2013, this years match between Kirkliston Bowling Club and Lodge Kirkliston Maitland 482 will take place on Sunday 27th July at 2pm.

The tournament will again be made up of five rinks of triples and players are asked to be at the club no later than 1.30pm.

The trophy is named in memory of our R.W.M. Bro. Les Duff's Dad, who passed to the Grand Lodge Above in 2012.  Bro. Bob Duff was a member of Lodge Buchan St. John 636 and an affiliate member of 482.

Our R.W.M. Bro. Les Duff is now looking for players and if you'd like to take part, please contact Bro. Les via his Facebook page.

Of course, if you can't play please come along on the day and lend your support.

We'll be posting more information nearer the time so please visit us again soon.

The inaugural competition for the Bob Duff Trophy, played between the Lodge and Kirkliston Bowling Club proved to be an immense success, with great fun had by all who took part.

The sun shone throughout the event and, at the end of the day, the Bowling Club proved worthy winners, beating the 482 bowlers by 70-50. Even the presence of two reigning Provincial Grand Masters in our team couldn't save us from defeat!!!

Bro. Brian Kerley, R.W.P.G.M. of Midlothian and Bro. Bob Scott, his counterpart from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Linlithgowshire, are Honorary Members of 482.

The match was played in a totally informal mode and this was highlighted by the variety of attire on display. 'Bowling Whites' certainly weren't the order of the day!!

The trophy is named in memory of our R.W.M. Bro. Les Duff's Dad, who passed to the Grand Lodge Above in March last year and the event was organised by Bro. Alan Faichney, Bro. Bob's Son-in-Law.

Mrs Helen Duff, who also threw the 1st jack, presented the trophy to Bowling Club President, Jim Gray, in the company of our R.W.M.

Both Jim Gray and Bro. Les thanked everyone concerned for taking part and for helping to further cement the relationship between 482 and Kirkliston Bowling Club.

The duo also thanked Bro. Les's sister Linda who provided a buffet for the day and all all the other ladies who were on hand to help.

Bro. Les recorded later: "A really enjoyable afternoon in great company supplemented by glorious weather. We may have lost on the day but the memory of Dad remains and I'm sure he'd have been so proud to have seen so many friends participate in his memorial bowling competition. Many many thanks to everyone who made it possible."

Bro. Bob Duff was a member of Lodge Buchan St. John 636 and an affiliate member of 482.

You can see a selection of photographs from the event HERE.

Lodge Kirkliston Mailand may still be in recess for the summer, but 15 members and friends of the Lodge will head for their 'home' in Kirkliston on Sunday 21st July when 482 take on their counterparts at Kirkliston Bowling Club to compete for the Bob Duff Trophy.

The trophy is named in memory of our R.W.M. Bro. Les Duff's Dad, who passed to the Grand Lodge Above in March last year and the event has been organised by Bro. Alan Faichney, Bro. Bob's Son-in-Law.

Bro. Bob Duff was a member of Lodge Buchan St. John 636 and an affiliate member of 482.

And with two reigning Provincial Grand Masters as part of their squad, Lodge Kirkliston Maitland can surely boast a degree of 'celebrity' status!!

For joining Bro. Brian Kerley, R.W.P.G.M. of Midlothian is Bro. Bob Scott, his counterpart from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Linlithgowshire, with both brethren being Honorary Members of 482.

The other 13 Brethren making up the 482 team are: Alan Faichney, Gordon Yeoman, David Swan, David Brown, Tam Perry, Bob Potter, Rod Hill, Alan Banks, Glen Brown, Greig Robinson, Andy Gray, Jim McDonald and Les Duff.

Bro. Les's sister Linda will be providing a buffet on the day and the trophy will be presented by Bro. Bob's wife, Mrs Helen Duff.

There will be five rinks of triples and the players will be at the club at 1.30 for a 2pm start - and supporters to cheers the teams on will be made very welcome. And, no doubt, our I.P.M. will be on hand to record the event for posterity!!