Vic, Paul, Bennett and Colin all scrubbed up at the Ayrshire Sportsability awards in November 2023 receiving their Activity in the Community award.
Our 2023 Winners at the Awards Dinner in October
No close season for our volunteers ! Sweeping up the debris after tining the green.
Bennet and Vic with their trophy
Bennet and Paul runners up in the Liz Taggart Pairs tournament
Gikd medal for Paul in the national VI Singles!
Presentation of a cheque for £600 to Whiteley’s Retreat on Closing Day September 2023
Jack McFarlane and John Milliken on their debut pairing at the Ayr Bowling Tournament 2023
Howie Hedgehogs Ryan and Aiden at Ayr Bowling Tournament in August 2023
Charity Day July 2023
Secretary Connie blowing up balloons
Tombola Stall volunteers on duty!
Ladies visit to Wattfield BC July 2023
Honorary President presenting the Billy Herd Shield to Jack McFarlane 2023
Colin, Paul, Bennett and Vic at Sighthill BC at the VI Pairs Tournament in June 2023
Luke Jones in action in the Gents National Singles qualifier semi final against Jamie Houston
Jim and Brian, winners of the American Tournament with President Alison McNeil
Secretary, Connie Symington receiving the Volunteer Friendly award at Ayr Town Hall
Luke Jones v Keiran Hamilton of Catrine before their National Gents Singles quarter finals. Luke won 21-18.
Brian Rowan showing MSP Siobhian Brown his many championship triumphs!
Facebook post from local MSP Siobhian Brown
Facebook post from Ayrshire Sportsability and grant for our Visually Impaired bowlers
Aiden Johnstone and Lewis Glover during their BS Triples Qualifying campaign
Aiden Johnstone and Dylan Hughes at Northfield for the Bowls Scotland Youth Singles Qualifiers in May 2023
Joe Reid Finalists 2023 Dave McInytre/ Alison McNeil and Bill Van De Haas / Jim McNeil
Jo Stewart Finalists 2023 Brian Rowan / John Logan and Pam Carmichael / Alistair McFadyen
Winners of the Coronation Wappenshaw 2023
Seafield Ladies visiting the club on 3rd May 2023
President Alison NcNeil’s husband Jim does the Opening Day honours in 2023
Opening day 2023 at newly decorated clubhouse
Paul Sharp receiving the Ayr Indoor VI Singles Shield from owner Gordon Neil
Aiden Johnstone and Luke Jones Junior Pairs Champions 2022Gents lunch out at the Red Lion in March 2023
Luke (on the right) before his Ayrshire Under 25 Singles final against George Robertson in March 2023
Howie in the close seasonLuke with Championship TrophyPresidential conference! Kevin McKay, Scottish Bowlers Fellowship and our own Keith LyonsPaul Sharp and Bennett Ward with the VI Taggart Cup which they won in StenhousemuirStevie Todd and Ian Robertson before their epic President’s Cup finalThe John Prentice TrophyLet battle commence! Finalists of the 2022 John Prentice Triples shake hands before the match.The Prentice Family at the John Prentice Triples day August 2022.Luke Jones in actionLuke Jones on the right after his match with Kieran Hamilton of Ardrossan on his debut in the SYIBA Young Masters at Falkirk Indoor BC.Bill Alexander and Vic Crockford winners of the Tourist Trophy in 2022Millennium Cup Winners 2022
Czech International Squad visiting the club before the 2022 European ChampionshipsOur 2021 Prize winnersThe late, late show! Closing Day 30th October 2021Our Club Champion, Luke Jones with Honorary President Bobby BlairJunior Champion, Alice Jones and Bobby BlairKeith Lyons won the runner up McAndrew but Colin Carmichael took the main prize, the Ferguson Trophy A late end of season singles tournament played mid October in cloudy but mainly dry conditions.A number of Howie members have a regular Wednesday morning game at their new indoor home, Ayr Indoor Bowling Club.Winners of the 2021 John Prentice Triples, Bill Alexander, Elaine Walker and Jim JohnstoneAlice Jones with the Junior Championship Trophy Alice Jones Junior Champion and Luke Jones Club ChampionClub Pairs Champions Ian Robertson and Robert Murphy flanked by President Billy Herd and Keith LyonsThe contestants on Finals “Super Saturday” 2021Ian Robertson and Tom Brown before their epic Seniors Singles final. Tom won out 21-19.Tom Brown being presented with the Monday Night League Shield by the Vice Chair, Jim McNeilLuke and Neil Jones being presented with the COVID Pairs trophies by sponsor President Billy HerdCOVID Pairs semifinalists (left to right) Neil Jones, Luke Jones, Vic Crockford, Sandy Horsburgh, Jim McNeil, John Logan, Ian Robertson and John LorimerPresident Billy Herd drops in on a Juniors Coaching SessionPam Carmichael presents Alison McNeil with the Ladies Thursday Afternoon League Trophy.Howie attended a VASA community event at Boydfield Gardens at the end of August. Ian and Marilyn were helped on the day by President Billy Herd and Brian Rowan was a welcome visitor. Vic Crockford holding the Thursday Morning League Shield for the 2021 seasonTourist Trophy winners Alison McNeil and Ian Robertson flanked by Club President Billy Herd and Honorary President Bobby BlairNewly painted clubhouseJosh, Tiffany, Orietta, Charlotte and Emma
Hedgehogs on parade!
Initial Tuesday coaching session on a cold April evening!Bill Alexander and David McIntyre COVID Pairs Champions of 2020John Lorimer and Bill Alexander do battle in the 2020 Pairs Final
Hedgehogs after Covid restrictions eased
Final of the 2020 “Covid”Pairs CompetitionFlora, Lewis and Alice
Some highlights of Helen Kyle’s time at the club.
Ayrshire Post spread celebrating Howie’s belated opening after the Coronavirus lockdown.
Billy Herd President 2020Billy Herd’s first visit to the club due to Coronavirus restrictionsPresident Brian Rowan receiving the BowlsMark Bronze Award from Lawra Cox of Bowls ScotlandWhat a Club Pairs Final! The players who made it happen!Club Pairs champions Ian Robertson and Keith Lyons after a pulsating 13-12 win over Yvonne Buchanan and Jim JohnstoneGreat performance from Yvonne Buchanan in a high quality Novice Cup final against David McIntyreBrotherly / Sisterly Love! Finalists 2019 Winner Alice!Best of friends after their ‘duel in the sun’ Brian was a worthy winner of the 2019 ChampionshipHedgehogs feature in the Ayrshire Post (21st August)We welcomed touring Oxford Bowlers to the club on 13th August.Billy Herd, Archie Pagan, Stevie Todd and Sheila Lothian winners of the Millennium CupSandy Horsburgh and Vic Crockford winners of the Ayr and Prestwick Seniors Pairs Competition 2019Our stall at the 2019 Prestwick PromFlash flooding of the Howie green at 4:30 pm in July. By 7pm it was all gone!Charity Night July 2019Alice, Andrew and Luke runners up in the South Ayrshire SYBA Triples 2019Some of our Hedgehogs on Opening DayWinning rink – Opening Day 2019Hedgehog Chloe presents flowers to Jean Prentice on the opening of the John Prentice PavilionHowie winners 2018

Alice, Alex, Murray and Leo at the Junior Pairs CompetitionHedgehogs Alice and Katie “clowning around” at the Prestwick PromWinners of the Millennium Cup (Jim Johnstone , Tom Brown and Brian Rowan) with President Ian RobertsonJoe Reid winners Colin Carmichael and Keith LyonsJoe Reid/Jo Stewart competition June 2018. Not a cloud in the sky!Hedgehogs on tour at Northfield !Happy winners at the inaugural Schools Challenge Cup
Nominated Pairs winners, Brian Rowan and Stevie Todd with runners up John McWhirter and Bill Alexander
Winners of the Senior Pairs John Lorimer and Alistair McFadzeanLeft to the right, defeated finalist,Bill Alexander, and Novice Cup winner, Alistair McFadzeanBrian Rowan being presented with the Monday Night League Shield by Honorary President, John PrenticeVic Crockford winner of the Senior Singles title, with Vice President Evie Forsyth and runner up Tom McMoneagl
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Winner of Presidents Cup, Brian Rowan, Vice President Evil Forsyth and runner up Tom McMoneagleHowie’s new champion bowler 2016 flanked by John Prentice and Bobby BlairSouth Ayrshire Schools Challenge Cup presentationWinners of the American Tournament, Helen Kyle and Brian Rowan with Bill Jardine in the middlePresentation of prizes of South Ayrshire Schools Challenge CupStevie Todd and Ann Jack, winners of the Jo Stewart TrophyStevie Todd, Helen Kyle, and Colin Carmichael, winners of the Buchanan TrophyElsie Jardine’s grandson presents Elsie and Vic Crockford with the Joe Reid TrophyMatch Secretary Brian Rowan presents Vic Crockford with the Ferguson TrophyAlice Jones – Junior Champion 2021Czech team training at the Howie before the 2022 European Championships
Prestwick Howie Bowling Club 