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FRANDY FISHERY. Favourite fly/lure: kate maclaren, bibio, bibio hopper, sedgehog and sedge muddler – all areas are producing fish. Club returns: Strathclyde Police, 52 fish for 83lb 10oz; Thistle A/C one for 2lb; Midlothian A/A seven for 15lb 3oz, heaviest for the club was a 7lb 8oz rainbow; Phoenix A/C, nine for 10lb 7oz; Bank of Scotland A/C 22 for 40lb 3oz; Seafield A/C 11 for 21lb 6oz; Neptune Game F/C 16 for 32lb 8oz and returned a further nine.

SWANSWATER. Some good catches this week: Derek Fowler and 13-year-old grandson, Brian (Dunipace) shared five for 22lb 15oz including 7lb 3oz rainbow for Brian and 6lb 14oz rainbow for Derek. Earlier in the week young Brian also took two browns for 6lb bigger one at 3lb 6oz. Another youngster catching big fish was 13-year-old Mark Hall (Denny), fishing the small ponds with dad Allan. They shared three for 11lb with Mark taking a 7lb rainbow from the Millpond. Frank Barr (Falkirk), five for 16lb including two browns, bigger at 4lb, two blues and a gold one day and seven blues for 19lb on another visit. Bill Buchanan (Larbert) four for 15lb including two blues, bigger one at 6lb 12oz and a brown; Stuart Hardie (Airth) three for 11lb including 6lb 4oz rainbow, a gold and blue Chris Armstrong (Airth) 6lb rainbow. Many regulars had good results using wet flies just under the surface with the favourites being invicta, bibio, bumble and dunkeld. Other good patterns included buzzers, bloodworm, damsel, spider and sedges.

WELLSFIELD. Two anglers this week caught yellow £50 prize tagged trout, but didn't pay to enter the competition so didn't win the money! One regular angler caught a third tag, paid the entry fee and won the £50 prize money! All three ponds fishing well and many anglers bagging their limits. Fly fishermen found a floating line with a long leader worked the best with goldhead daddies, damsel nymph, cats and buzzers. Bait anglers found rainbow powerbait, worms and maggots worked the best. One double caught by Mr Cairns (Falkirk), 13lb rainbow from the top fly pond in his five for 25lb using lures. Mr Galbraith (Larbert), 10lb rainbow from the bait pond using a mepp spinner in his four for 21lb. Some better catches this week include: Deuchar (Camelon) five for 18lb, best 6lb; Clark (Falkirk) five for 18lb, best 6lb 2oz; Ferguson (Denny) five for 16lb, best 4lb; Russell (Bonnybridge) five for 16lb, best 5lb; McKenzie (Grangemouth) five for 15lb, best 4lb; Smith (Bathgate) four for 12lb; Brannan (Bonnybridge), four for 10lb 8oz; McDuff (Bonnybridge) four for 10lb; Marshall (Falkirk) three for 9lb; Horn (Stenhousemuir) three for 8lb; Tucker (Dennyloanhead) two for 7lb.

BOWDEN SPRINGS FISHERY. Some settled weather this past week encouraged anglers out in force with some spectacular results. Some good catches on bait loch: Alan Rennie (Westquarter), 6lb 9oz rainbow on power bait; Mr Reid (Grangemouth) one for 4lb 10oz; Mr Johnston (Maddiston) rainbows for 8lb 14oz, best being 6lb 14oz on yellow power bait; Tommy Lee (Falkirk) six rainbows for 12lb 8oz on green power bait. On the fly loch fish showing well in mornings and late afternoon to early evening with sedge imitations giving best results. Mr Dodds (Grangemouth) 5lb 7oz trout on a white buzzer and Mr Wellcoat (Polmont), rainbows for 7lb 8oz. Best methods floating or midge tip lines with small sedge hoggs and buzzer imitations with orange fritz being the pick of the lures. The fly loch is packed with stickle back fry and there should be some cracking back end sport with fry imitations.

EAST STIRLINGSHIRE ANGLING CLUB. Results from Loch Morar: 1. Tony Steen; 2. J. Corbert; 3. R. Paton. Juniors: 1. Gary Paton. Next outing will be this weekend on Loch Ness. Bus leaves at 1 p.m., contact A. Roy on (01324) 553248 for bookings.


SCOTTISH Schoolboy Champion Bryce Stewart, from Larbert, heads for Portsmouth this Sunday to represent his country in the European Schoolboy Championship, which is staged from September 3 to 8.
The 14-year-old, from the renowned Zetland Amateur Boxing Club, has been training at the club gym in Grangemouth under the guidance of coaches John Buist, Steven Aitkenhead, and John Heaney, as well as in Glasgow with national development coach Peter Harrison.

FALKIRK. Club Competitions: Final of the George Barclay Trophy will be contested by Andy Wilson and Willie Laing, the final of the Doak Trophy by Ian Mackay and David Barclay and in the two-bowl singles, club president Ian Crozier will play Stevie Cowan. The finals are being arranged with four being played tomorrow (Friday) and the club championship final between John Muir and John Crosbie is on Saturday, September 1. A good turn out to watch the finals would be appreciated. All timing details are on the club notice board. Match secretary Jimmy Robertson has done well to ensure they are all played off. Club friendly: Last Sunday in the home match against Lanarkshire Secretary's Association the club won by 57 shots to 41 with the highest up team being T. Woolfe (skip). D. Barclay and T. Baw (17 shots up). Last Wednesday's bunnet night the pair of John Crosbie and T. Woolfe were the highest up team (18 shots up).

ADRIAN. Results – Stirling County singles champion: Simon Thomson (third time in a row); Stirling County junior singles championship: Martin McCalley. Adrian Finals Day is on Sunday, August 26, starting with the championship at 2 p.m.

BA. Results of Scottish Triples: W. Anderson (1), J. Young, P. Alton (skip). Scottish Rinks: I. Harley, G. Smith, A. Bald, J. Wotherspoon (skip). Finals being played this weekend: Friday, Transport, Linavon, Veterans Singles. Saturday, 1.30 for 2 p.m., Gents Championship, Presidents, Veterans Pairs. Sunday, 1.30 for 2 p.m. Dickson, Nominated Pairs. The Presentation Dance will be held in Grahamston Bowling Club on Saturday, November 10, tickets £10; a list is on the notice board.

SWBAE. Results – Top Ten semi-finals: Castings 5, Denny 3; Bonnybridge 4, Camelon 4 (plus 2 shots). Correction from last week – Past Presidents: winners, Jenny Dougall (Laurieston), Betty Waller (Denny); r/up Pearl Morton (Larbert), Dorothy Glassey (Railway).
The final of the Top Ten was played at Bainsford BC on Tuesday afternoon and it saw Camelon (4 plus five shots) beat Castings (4).

GRANGEMOUTH RAILWAY. Results – Funeral Care Drawn Triples: winners, Mrs A. Binnie, W. Robb, Mrs J. Andrews; r/up Mrs B. Robb, Mrs M. Russell, I. Houghton; semi finalists: J. Mathieson, H. Hunter, W. Stevenson, Mrs M. Auld, Mrs N. Manderson, Mrs B. Hay. Mr G. Gourlay won a gold medal at the visually impaired bowlers competition. Ladies Invitation Triples: winners, J. Andrews, P. Johnson, A. Bradford; r/up A. Batchelor, A. Grant, A. Aitken; semi finalists: B. Hay, J. McColl, A. Mills, C. Mason, B. McKenna, M. McKenzie.

CAMELON. Mark Phillips lost nothing in defeat in the County singles final to the experienced Simon Thomson who completed a hat trick of victories in the event. Results – Club Champion: Euan Donaldson; r/up Mark Phillips. Brown Cup: Jim Rowan; r/up Giles McCafferty. McNaughton Trophy: John Phillips; r/up George Ryan. Scottish Pairs: Robert Ellis and Robin Cooper (skip); r/up, George Ryan and Mark Phillips (skip). Sinclair Cup: Peter Kahan; r/up, John Aitkenhead. Rosebank Trophy: George Law; r/up Martin Ryan. Bunnet night: Janice Haston and John Ferguson. The ladies won an exciting encounter at Bonnybridge in the Top Ten winning a nail biter by two shots. Ladies Final: Presidents Cup: Roberta Canavan; r/up Betty Harvey. Alexander Pairs: June Eckford and Margaret Burt (skip); r/up Sheena Merrilees and Eleanor Prentice (skip). Two Bowl Pairs; Jean Robb and Margaret Burt (skip); r/up Elizabeth Shand and Janice Haston (skip).

ZENECA. Friday hat night winners: J. Bell (4), J. Alexander and J. Batchelor, 12 shots up. Results of Saturday's Open Triples competition – Semi finalists: Miss M. Davidson, W. McKendrick, L. Cook (skip); W. Cramb, J. Alexander, J. Bell (4) (skip) (all Zeneca). Finalists: P. Alexander (Laurieston), K. Wilson (Grangemouth, skip), W. Guest (Zeneca); winners: Mrs M. Paisley, W. Paisley, B. Todd (skip) (all Zeneca). Thanks to sponsors for their continued support, Lomond Plant, Kemfine and Syngenta.

CMW. Cavalier Bookmakers Trophy: winners, Doreen Henderson, Jim Barr and Bill Johnston; r/up Kate Watson, Jim Easton and Phil Henderson. Special thanks to Janette, Robert & Gordon Montgomery of Cavalier Bookmakers for their generous sponsorship.

GRANGEMOUTH. Results – Hat night: winners, A. Kerr, A. Perry, J. McKitrick, 8 up. Club Rink Finals: winners, S. Calaby, W. Crossan, L. Hind, I. Borwick; r/up J. Lowrie, M. Hastings, M. McIntosh, G. Mitchell. International Finals: winners Zetland. Junior Champion for 2007: L. Lenaghen. Leven Bowling Club played Grangemouth last Saturday and went away winners; a good day was had by all.

GRAHAMSTON. After trials on Sunday, Shona Bloy has been selected as a reserve for the Senior International team. She will be travelling to Belfast on June 14, 2008, for the International series to be played at Belmont BC, Belfast, June 17, 18, 19, 2008. Shona was the club's first Scottish Junior cap and they are delighted that she has been selected for the senior ladies team. Congratulations from all members.

ALLANDALE. Results – Hat night: winners, J. R. Stewart, J. Morrison, I. Miller, skip G. Sherman. Kate Whyte Trophy: winners, Ray Leishman, Joanne Woodhouse, Gordon McDougal, skip Paddy O'Hara; r/up Elizabeth Wallace, Wilma Beck, Jim Kettles, skip Sam Beck. Sincere thanks from the club and everyone who took part, to Hunter Browning and family for sponsorship.

BONNYBRIDGE. Friday night bunnet winners by ten shots were Charles Kilpatrick, Willy Baxter and John Dunsmore (skip). Well done to Charles as this was the third week in a row that he has been on the winning team. On Saturday there is a friendly away to Grangemouth Railway.

EARLSGATES. Members are reminded that the new competitive season 2007/08 commences on Tuesday, September 4, at 6.50 for 7 p.m. New members are always most welcome. For more information call Rhoda Swan on 01506 823703.

TRYST. Results – North/South: 1. Margaret Henderson and Evelyn Roberts 64.69; 2. Maude Binnie and Nick Miller 61.54; 3. Allan Dick and Jimmy Stewart 57.34. East/West: 1. Jean Anderson and Jim Anderson 61.36; 2. Allan Hutton and Jimmy Laing 60.98; 3. Alex Dalrymple and Alistair Hislop 55.87.

DENNY & DUNIPACE. Results of final week of summer Bridge: 1. A. Scott and C. Shanks 58.7; 2. M. McCuish and J. Tallintire 54.8; 3. R. Challinor and A. Shanks 52.4.

STENHOUSEMUIR CC. The 2nd XI ended their season with a defeat at the hands of 2nd Penicuik at Kirkhill. Penicuik made 222 for 7, with Bobby Angus and Gary Halcrow each taking three wickets. 'Muir were all out for 88 with John Dirom making 26.
There was a brighter finish in the Forth Cricket Union, though, where 'Muir defeated Fauldhouse in an entertaining 20/20 match at the Tryst on Sunday. Fauldhouse made 102 for 6 and 'Muir won off the last ball with five wickets down. In the Fauldhouse innings Stephen Rae took two wickets and Tom Jamison, Arron Williamson and Chris Dyer one each. For the home side, Amir Shahzad made 49 and Iain McDonald 46 with Scott Bell hitting the winning run off the last ball of the m

DENNY CURLING CLUB. The new season kicks off at Stirling Ice Rink with the opening bonspiel on Tuesday, September 18, at 5.45 p.m. Rinks will be organised by Gifford Rickard. The fixture list is now available on the Denny web site. League games Province KO, Murray, Reid and Aitken trophies are all to be played for; a busy season looms. Anyone interested in curling visit www.royalcaledoniancurlingclub.org and navigate to the Denny home page.

PENNIES PREMIER DARTS LEAGUE. Results – summer league winners, Pennies Bar A (£500); r/up Cowdenbeath A (£250); 3rd, Pennies Lounge A (£200); 4th, Cheynes Bar (£150); 5th, Pennies Bar B (£100); 6th, Kelty (£50); 7th, Pennies Lounge B; 8th, Young Team; 9th, Cowdenbeath B; 10th, Tam Bain. Most wins in season, Don Haughton (£50); Highest Checkout, Peter Naughton (£30); Shortest Leg, John Stewart (£30). League singles, beaten quarter finalists, Alex Jaffrey, Scott Sherman, Scott Paterson, Ian Jones (£10 each); Losing semi finalists, Mike Fiddler, Barry Strathie (£25 each); r/up John Donaldson (£50); winner, Andy Murray (£100). Friday night Singles League – Bottom half of league results beaten quarter finalists (£25), Stevie Rodgers, Darren Swan, Alan Kerr, Gary Halliday; beaten semi finalists (£35), John Devine, Derek Shields; r/up (£50), Jim McGeary; winner (£80), Scott Paterson. Top 16 (losing players all receive (£50): D. Hastings (7), Alex Lister (3), C. Baxter (7), R. Townsend (2), I. McCallum (7), K. Smith (2), J. Robertson (7), D. Haughton (4), D. Cunningham (7), J. McKenna (0), J. Donaldson (7), P. Lister (0), G. Anderson (7), C. Mitchell (5), A. Murray (7), J. Beggs (5). Beaten quarter finalists (£100 each): D. Hastings (3), C. Baxter (7), I. McCallum (2), J. Robertson (7), D. Cunningham (7), J. Donaldson (3), G. Anderson (6), A. Murray (7). Beaten semi-finalists (£200 each): C. Baxter (3), J. Robertson (7), D. Cunningham (5), A. Murray (7); r/up (£300), John Robertson; winner (£700), Andy Murray.

GOALKEEPER looking for team in Falkirk area at under-12s/13s. Please contact (01324) 831998 or 07932 188461.

KILDRUM UNITED are looking for players born in 1995 to boost their squad for the new 11-a-side season, training and playing in and around Cumbernauld. Contact Martin on 07810 543955, David on 07906 736623 or Stuart 07920 574760.

AFC MILTON are looking for experienced footballers to strengthen their current playing squad in the Stirling & District Amateur Football League. Contact Robert on 07746 342053 or David on 07793 526364.

STEINS THISTLE are looking for experienced players born in 1994 (under-14s). Contact Ian on 07752 609038.

STIRLING & DISTRICT AFA. Results – Premier Div League Cup: Cornton 0, Falkirk Ams 4; Cowie 1, Carronshore 3. Premier Division: Fallin 0, Redbrae 5; Milton 6, Maddiston 4. Div 1 League Cup: Bluebell 3, Dunblane 3 (Dunblane won 6-5 on pens). Div 1: Forth Thistle 1, Grangmeouth 3; Drumpellier Thistle 3, Stirling Boys Club 3; Barrhill 5, Glenvale 1; California Star 0, Condorrat Club 3; Stirling City 1, KMW 1. Div 2 League Cup: Torbrex United 0, Stirling Uni 5; Craigfoot 1, California Ams 5; Redding 2, Kirkintilloch 3; Tullibody 2, AFC Milton 1. Premier Division: Fallin 0, Plean 5; Carronshore 4, Cowie 2; Maddiston 0, Slamannan 1; Cornton 2, Falkirk Ams 6. Div 1: California Star 1, Stirling City 2; Dunblane 2, Barrhill 3; Forth Thistle 4, Glenvale 3; KMW 1, Condorrat 1; Bluebell 4, Stirling Boys Club 0; Condorrat Club 4, Grangemouth 1; Westfield 3, Drumpellier Thistle 0. Div 2: Carse Thistle 2, Kirkintilloch 2; AFC Milton 2, Torbrex United 4; Redding 2, California Ams 2.
Fixtures – Mathieson Trophy, round 1: Plean v Barrwood, Drumpellier Thistle v Stirling Uni, Redbrae v Grangemouth, Barrhill v Condorrat, Tullibody v Cowie; round 2: Moodiesburn RS v Carse Thistle, Kirkintilloch v Falkirk Ams, Westfield v Bluebell, Stirling City v Fallin. Premier Division: Slamannan v Cornton. Div 1: California Star v KMW, Glenvale v Dunblane, Stirling Boys Club v Condorrat Club. Div 2: California Ams v Torbrex Utd.

FVFDA. Results – Under-16s, League: Callander Thistle 1, Stirling City FC 12; Riverside Red 3, Claremont FC 0; Tillicoultry Colts 6, Riverside Blue 0. Under-19s, Bannockburn Amateur 5, Bo'ness Star 3; East Stirlingshire Colts 2, Camelon Juniors 2; Tullibody Utd 10, Menstrie Utd 1; Riverside FC 1, Sunnyside Utd 0.
Fixtures – Under-13s: Dunblane Soccer Club v Claremont FC, Falkirk In The Community Blue v Central Rio, Grahamston v Bridge of Allan, Grange Athletic v Alva Swifts, Grangemouth BC v Strathendrick, Hillfoots Community v Falkirk In The Community White, KLM Colts v Alloa Villa, Riverside Real v Young Falkirk, Sauchie Athletic FC v Castleview. Under-14s: Claremont v Tullibody United, Cowie Hearts v Central Rio, Dunblane Athletic v Callander Thistle, Dunblane Soccer Club v Bowhouse, Falkirk In The Community Blue v Falkirk In The Community White, KLM Colts v Alloa Albion, Milton v Strathendrick, Riverside v Steins Thistle. Under-15s: Riverside Blues v Central Rio, Bowhouse v Alloa Albion, Claremont v Grahamston Yellow (Wednesday), Hillfoots v Central Rio, KLM v Falkirk In The Community, Milton v Crieff Juniors, Paton Colts v Alloa Albion (postponed), Riverside Blues v Riverside Reds. Under 16s, League: Claremont FC v Tillicoultry Colts, Riverside Blue v Callander Thistle, Stirling City FC v Riverside Red. Under-17s: Bowhouse v Claremont, Milton v Kirkcaldy Colts, NMDS v Glenrothes Strollers, Ochil Boys v Dunblane, Rosyth United v Crieff Juniors, Sunnyside Thistle v Braehead Wallace. Under-19s: Camelon Juniors v Bannockburn Ams, Bo'ness Star v Tullibody United, Menstrie United v Riverside FC, Sunnyside United v East Stirling. Scottish Cup, round 1: East Stirlingshire Colts v Riverside FC, Sunnyside United v Bargeddie FC, Coatbridge Academical v Tullibody Utd.

CENTRAL SCOTTISH WELFARE FA. Fixtures – Bo'ness United v Westcliff, Scotstoun Rovers v Blackstoun United, Kilbowie Thistle v Harthill Royal, Clydebank Co-op v Dynamo Fargo, Linlithgow Rose v Mosspark FC, YHYH v Man U.

CENTRAL FA. Results – Under-13s: Carbrain BC 0, Beechwood BC 4; Cowie Colts 1, Cumbernauld United 8; Dollar Glen 3, Gairdoch Utd 17; Ineos CFC 2, Ineos Star 4; Strathclyde Colts FC 3, Westfield Colts 3; Glenboig Utd 0, Syngenta Juveniles 7. Under-15s: Bonnybridge YFC 0, Young Falkirk 6; Gairdoch Utd (A) 3, Laurieston BC 1; Wetfield Colts 1, Steins Thistle 2; Syngenta Juveniles 7, Carse Thistle 0. Under-16s: Beechwood BC 2, Bonnybridge Cots 1; Blanefield 0, Gairdoch Utd 6; Bonnybridge YFC 2, Milton BC 0; Carse Thistle 2, Syngenta Juveniles 2; Glenboig Utd 4, Kilsyth Rangers 3; Steins Thistle 4, East Stirling Yd White 0; Young Falkirk 3, Cumbernauld Utd 3.
Fixtures – Under-12s: Bonnybridge YFC v Glenboig Utd, Gairdoch Utd v Ineos Thistle, Rochsoles BC v Valleyfield, Kirkwood BC v Carse Thistle; (Sep 3), Rochsoles BC v Bonnybridge YFC, Bridgend BC v Ineos Thistle, Valleyfield v Kirkwood BC, Carse Thistle v Glenboig Utd; (Sep 5), Valleyfield v Bridgend BC, Ineos Thistle v Rochsoles BC, Bonnybridge YFC v Kirkwood BC, Gairdoch Utd v Carse Thistle. Under-13s: (Sep 2), Carbrain BC v Cowie Colts, Dollar Glen v Westfield Colts, Carse Thistle v Syngenta Juveniles, Strathclyde Colts FC v Gairdoch Utd, Glenboig Utd v Beechwood BC, Cumbernauld Utd v Ineos Star; (Sep 6), Cowie Colts v Ineos CFC, Beechwood BC v Strathclyde Colts FC, Ineos Star v Dollar Glen, Gairdoch Utd v Syngenta Juveniles, Carbrain BC v Glenboig Utd, Westfield Colts v Carse Thistle. Under-15s: Westfield Colts v Bonnybridge YFC, Cumbernauld Utd v Laurieston BC, Steins Thistle v Syngenta Juveniles, Carse Thistle v Young Falkirk. Under-16s: Beechwood BC v Blanefield, Bonnybridge YFC v Kilsyth Rangers, East Stirling Yd White v Cumbernauld Utd, Glenboig Utd v Milton BC, Bonnybridge Cots v Steins Thistle, Gairdoch Utd v Syngenta Juveniles, Young Falkirk v Carse Thistle; (Sep 4), Blanefield, Carse Thistle, Bonnybridge Cots v Glenboig Utd, Syngenta Juveniles v Bonnybridge YFC, Young Falkirk v Gairdoch Utd, Milton BC v East Stirling Yd White, Beechwood BC v Steins Thistle, Kilsyth Rangers v Cumbernauld Utd.

FALKIRK & DISTRICT SUNDAY AMATEURS. Results – Premier League (Aug 21): Bowhouse 1, Haggs Tavern 4, Camelon Thistle 4, Victoria Inn 4; Finnforest 2, Glensburgh 8; North Broomage 0, Hallglen 6. Div 1: Auld Toll 1, Bonnybridge AFC 4; Central Athletic 1, Red Hoose 2; Ellwyn 6, Colonial Bar 3; Linlithgow 1, Royal British Legion 4; Gordon Lounge 1, Donner Inn 3. JH Kilt Hire Cup: group A, Bowhouse 0, Camelon Thistle 8; Victoria Inn 5, Finnforest 1; group B, Donner Inn 0, Hallglen 5; Haggs Tavern 5, Ellwyn 3; group C, Central 2, Royal British Legion 0; Inchyra Thistle 0, Auld Toll 1; group D, Bonnybridge AFC 4, Colonial Bar 3. Premier League: Westquarter 4, Glensburgh 2.
Fixtures – JH Kilt Hire Cup (tonight, Thursday): group A, Camelon Thistle v Finnforest, North Broomage v Bowhouse; group B, Glensburgh v Donner Inn, Hallglen v Haggs Tavern; group C, Central Athletic v Westquarter; group D, Colonial Bar v Gordon Lounge, Red Hoose v Bonnybridge AFC. Premier League: Victoria Inn v Inchyra Thistle. Div 1: Ellwyn v Linlithgow. JH Kilt Hire Cup (Sept 2): group A, Glensburgh v Hallglen; group C, Inchyra Thistle v Westquarter; group D, Royal British Legion v Bonnybridge AFC. Premier League, Finnforest v North Broomage, Haggs Tavern v Camelon Thistle. Div 1: Colonial Bar v Central Athletic, Donner Inn v Red Hoose, Gordon Lounge v Ellwyn, Linlithgow v Auld Toll.

REDDING FC 2
CALIFORNIA 2
REDDING began this match full of optimism after a gruelling pre-season schedule. However, a well drilled and organised California side gave them a stern test in the opening 25 minutes with only the cat-like brilliance of debutant Kevin Newby keeping them at bay. Redding slowly grew in confidence, though, and startled their more illustrious opponents with several incisive passing movements. But the natural order was restored with California scoring two-quick fire goals just before half-time.
Redding came out after the interval a different team and the recent squad's away day at Glenbervie appeared to pay off. An improved second-half performance resulted in two penalties which were dutifully dispatched by the evergreen Rab McDougall. This, combined with the highest amount of amount of offside decisions recorded in a football game (many of them correct), gave Redding their first league point in over 19 months.
Black Bull MOM: Robert 'Peter Pan' McDougall

STEINS THISTLE 3
DRUMCHAPEL UNITED 3
STEINS faced current Scottish Amateur Cup holders and league leaders Drumchapel United but manager Derek Thompson sent his side out with a game plan and it paid off in the first half. They got off to a great start when Davie Weir, playing his first game in almost two years after recovering from a serious knee injury, sent Fleming clear before he clipped the ball over the advancing keeper. Drumchapel twice hit the bar twice but Steins held on until half-time.
After the interval Drumchapel come out flying and their pressure paid off when Kevin Anderson lost possession and let the striker in to make it level. Drumchapel then went ahead after some sloppy defending by the home side, and made it 3-1 with a beautifully struck free-kick 20 yards out. However, John Anderson rounded the keeper to slot home and Kenny Ferguson equalised after the keeper fumbled a Weir free-kick. Muir found himself unmarked at the back post in the dying minutes but somehow managed to shoot wide.
Masonic Arms MOM: Chris Fleming

WESTFIELD AMS 3
DRUMPELLIER THISTLE 0
Stirling and District First Division
WESTFIELD saw off their Cumbernauld opponents in the opening league game with a convincing win. Drumpellier had a couple of early chances but could not convert them and it was captain James Bennie who opened the scoring 20 minutes in, finishing a lay-off from Christie. Westfield were on top and playing some decent football when former Livingston player Stuart Irvine deservedly got his first of the season with a fine finish after some good build-up play.
Irvine then secured the points early in the second half – and completed his brace – after finishing past the rooted keeper. With the introduction of Joe Clark on the right wing, Drumpellier were once again on the back foot. However, their best chances were gifted to them by an out-of-sorts Andrew Spark – two short back passes played the Drumpellier striker clean through. Poor finishing meant Westfield would end up with a clean sheet, though.
Pennies Bar MOM: Ross Young


Winning numbers this week are 4, 7 and 19, with one winner, Susan McFarlane, Cumbernauld. Jackpot now stands at £250 for week 5.

FALKIRK. Results – Ladies Gleneagles Medal: 1. H. Todd 93 (25) 68; 2. H. Thomson 87 (13) 74; 3. M. Fotheringham 92 (17) 75.

BONNYBRIDGE. Results – Wednesday Medal CSS/SSS 70, Div 1: G. Nicol (5) 64; J. Foster (6) 69; C. Cockburn (6) 69. Div 2: J. Brown (16) 68 after count back; G. Bayne (14) 68 acb; J. Moore (13) 68. Div 3: T. Daly (20) 68; J. Sly (18) 71; B. Cordiner (25) 71; lowest gross, G. Nicol 69. August Medal, SSS 70/CSS 73, Div 1: N. Fairbairn (5) 69; G. Nicol (5) 71; S. Lyall (1) 71. Div 2: T. Meighan (12) 70; I. Proudlove (14) 73; I. Barr (11) 73. Div 3: J. Lyall (20) 70; W. Laing (20) 72; R. Banks (24) 73; lowest gross S. Lyall 72.

GRANGEMOUTH. Results – Ladies, Bryce Johnson: winner, J. Fotheringham 5; r/up A. Cunningham 5. Stableford: winner, C. Anderson 35 pts bih. August Medal: silver, A. Dalrymple 89 (16) 73; bronze, C. Anderson 94 (21) 73.

STIRLINGSHIRE. Results – Junior and Youth, Boys League: Stirlingshire beat Ayrshire at Kilsyth Lennox GC six games to two. Played three, won two, lost one. Next game is against Renfrewshire at Erskine GC on Sunday, September 9, tee off 11 a.m. Autumn meeting, Handicap: 1. Andrew Tillie (Grangemouth) 81 (11) 70 bih; 2. Calum Walker (Grangemouth) 84 (14) 70; 3. Lewis Bryce (Grangemouth) 83 (11) 72. Scratch: winner, Brendan Watt (Stirling) 74; r/up Grant Carnegie (Dunblane New) 76. Alan Sutherland of Dunblane New GC holed out in one at the 15th hole.

GLENBERVIE. Results – Gents, Wednesday Medal, 1st class: 1. D. B. Ferguson (9) 66; 2. J. A. McNicol (6) 68bih; 3. D. Riddell (9) 68. 2nd Class: 1. A. J. Smith (10) 64; 2. R. McCarron (15) 66; 3. D. C. Wilson (12) 68. 3rd Class: 1. C. McGregor (18) 65bih; 2. N. Moffat (19) 66; 3. J. Robertson (20) 70; scratch winner, M. Hislop 70; medal winner A. J. Smith 64. Saturday Medal SSS71 CSS71, 1st Class: 1. C. Bisset (9) 68; 2. J. Bell (8) 69; 3. S. Montgomery (5) 70bih; 2nd Class: 1. A. McPhail (16) 65; 2. R. Clapperton (11) 68; 3. T. Pickett (11) 70bih; 3rd Class: 1. G. McInnes (18) 67; 2. A. Opgaad (21) 69; 3. C. Marshall (28) 71bih; scratch winner D. Fish 72; medal winner A. McPhail 65.
Ladies, Sinclair Trophy, round 1 SSS72/CSS72, silver: 1. E. Murrison (15) 72bih; 2. H. Goodwin (12) 72; 3. A. Goodwin (19) 74bih. Bronze: 1. M. Purves (36) 76; 2. D. Williamson (25) 77; 3. M. Low (33) 81; scratch winner L. Fleming 83. Round 2 SSS72/CSS72, silver: 1. A. Goodwin (19) 72; 2. J. Laird (19) 74; 3. L. Fleming (9) 76; bronze: 1. E. Miller (27) 76bih; 2. B. MacLeod (22) 76; 3. D. Williamson (25) 77, scratch winner L. Fleming 85.


FALKIRK 7
SCOTLAND OVER 50S 2
FALKIRK got their pre-season friendlies underway with a training match against a Scottish Vets side preparing for the Home Nations International in Wales this weekend. With Chris Taylor and Arthur Robertson turning out for Scotland, there was a competitive edge. Falkirk, meanwhile, included Andrew Kay and Jamie Stokoe as guests, who were preparing for the over-40s competition in Wales. Falkirk got off to a flying start when Chris Anderson opened the scoring after five minutes, and the lead was doubled shortly after when Michael Watson finished a flowing move. Ex-MIM star Andrew Kay scored the third before, at the start of the second period, Scotland pulled one back from a penalty corner. Kay converted one of his own, though, and Iain Fraser netted to increase Falkirk's lead. A second penalty corner goal at the end of the period was as close as Scotland came to getting back into the game as the third period was dominated by the Falkirk midfield. Anderson claimed his second before, in the final minute, Gordon Anderson was brought down by the keeper to allow Stafford Dickson to convert the resulting penalty . Falkirk have representation in both the over 40s and 50s sides competing in Swansea this weekend, and wish both teams the best of luck.
Annual subscriptions for season 2007/08 are due now, and have remained at 2006/07 prices. Please check the club website for details, or contact your captain or club treasurer. Outdoor training has started at Linlithgow, from 8.30 to 9.30 p.m. every Wednesday. All club members are encouraged to attend, as well as anyone who is interested in starting out, or returning, to hockey.

DENNY. Results from Appleby: 1. D. Hogg 983; 2. I. McLelland 967; 3. J. Ross 963; 4. T. Wilson 957; 5. D. Hogg 932; 6. J. Ross 926; 7. T. Wilson 913; 8. T & Natasha Meikle 912; 9. I. McLelland 909; 10. T. Wilson 875.

BONNYBRIDGE. Results from Catterick 2: 1. M. Fawcett 897; 2. V. Couper 859; 3. R. Buchanan 853; 4. T. Shaw 837; 5. W. Templeman 828; 6. R. Petale 826; 7. B & D Halliday 807; 8. M. Fawcett 803; 9. W. Horne 766; 10. Cairns & Hardie 763.

STENHOUSEMUIR. Results from Ripon: 1. B. Stewart 1027.80; 2. R. Templeman 990.66; 3. W. Graham 980.59; 4. E. McInnes 953.96; 5. R. Templeman 937.58; 6. W. Graham 935.529; 7. A. McGonigal 923.93; 8. B. Stewart 913.91; 9. H. Graham 905.35; 10. R. Templeman 905.35.

AIRTH IPFC. Results from Otterburn: 1,2,3,4. Conway & Richardson, 1202.327, 1201.876, 1189.377, 1189.230; 5,6,7. J&K Niblo, 1188.725, 1187.280, 1169.904; 8. W Paterson, 1162.377; 9. J&K Niblo, 1159.414; 10. C&M Fenne, 1140.326.

LAURIESTON. Results from Ripon: 1. A Orr & Son, 1112.745; 2. Mr & Mrs McGarry, 996.513; 3,4,5, J. Jack, 979.751, 979.637, 979.637; 6,7, Mr & Mrs McGarry, 976.246, 973.988; 8. I. Brown, 969.864; 9. D. McArthur, 966.661; 10. M. Conlin, 959.854.

AVONBRIDGE. Results from Avonbridge: 1. A&C Buchanan, 953.162; 2. Mr & Mrs Graham, 942.143; 3. A&C Buchanan, 941.870; 4. H. Menzies, 928.667; 5. G. Leishman, 917.117; 6. Mr & Mrs Graham, 899.803; 7,8. H. Menzies, 897.642, 895.884; 9. J. McBeath & Son, 882.538; 10. W. Allan, 874.264.

FALKIRK & DISTRICT POOL LEAGUE. Fixtures: Plean Tavern v Bonnybridge SC, Stables v Bowhouse A, Bowhouse B v Carronbridge, Star Inn v Cavalier, Tam Bain v Colonial, The Tavern v Crown Larbert, Mariner v Gilmours.


THERE was some close and fast racing at the Cowdenbeath Racewall last Saturday night with Jim Harris winning the formula II final and Frankie Cunningham claiming the saloons. However, two drivers – Gregor Turner and Stuart Drobinski – left the stadium a bit unhappy after their jokers were drawn out by the final winners which resulted in their points tally being halved! Meanwhile, plenty of wrecking in the bangers saw Andy Webster's car written off and the head-to-head shunts in the Demolition Derby final resulted in Danny Thompson coming out on top.
Amongst the formula II drivers were Chris Burgoyne (Airth), Andy Nelson (Grangemouth) and Alex Hamilton (Denny). There were 22 at the track, resulting in their format being an all-in one with the drivers racing in the final round of the Saturday Night Thunder Series. The opening heat saw John Fortune win from Lee McGill and Garry Sime, with Hamilton eighth. Fortune's car broke a half shaft in heat two and he spun but the other drivers managed to miss his stricken car. In the end it was Jim Harris who took the chequer from McGill and Burgoyne, with Hamilton in ninth. Blair Anderson led the final for the opening two laps before McGill charged through into the lead, while Stevie Nicol was soon challenging for second. Harris was quickly working his way through the field with Fortune leading the star drivers' chase through the field. And, with three laps to run, Harris slipped through into the lead and eventually won from McGill, Fortune and Burgoyne. Steve MacLachlan won the Grand National from Fortune, Robbie Dawson and Burgoyne, with Harris ending up in ninth.
A good turn-out of saloon drivers included Russell Dunn (Bo'ness) and new world champion Steve Webster was also on the grid along with brother Shaun, while Paul Tuppen was another welcome visitor. Willie Mitchell made his saloon debut among 22 drivers in action. The opening heat went to James Strath who headed home Stuart Shevill Jnr and Stuart Drobinski. However, there was a big shunt with Mi