Ottawa Valley ‘Goodwill’ Tour Visits The LIR

Ottawa Valley ‘Goodwill’ Tour

The end of October (30th) Hamilton Curlers, at the Lanarkshire Ice Rink, had the opportunity to host the incoming Ottawa Valley Curlers. A number of LCC Members took part.

Organised by Gary Macfarlane, the day was split into two sessions:

Morning – 1000 – 1200hrs (Coffee & Tea @ 0930 & Lunch @ 1230hrs)

Team 1 Anne Hood (LCC) Jack Hood (LCC) Frank Caddell (LCC) Vera Anderson
Team 2 Neil Murray Don Rutherford Marion Craig Maggie Rutherford
Team 3 Alistair Mackintosh (LCC) Gregor Noble (LCC) Dorothy Noble (LCC) Caroline Morrison
Team 4 Willie King Alison Taylor Margaret Brown Alex Torrance

Afternoon – 1430 – 1630hrs (Coffee at 1400 & Dinner @ 1715hrs)

Team 1 Davie Haggart Gillian Haggart Ian Buchanan Emily Haggart
Team 2 Lockhart Steele David Rutherford Fiona Rutherford Helen Drummond
Team 3 Charlie Murray Erin Roche Jennifer Ward Tom Roche
Team 4 Margo Steele Alistair Smith Fiona Hetherington To be arranged

The day proved to be a great success – from both a curling and food point of view, with a good win for Hamilton after a close morning session.

Till the next visit – either side of the ‘pond’.

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And badges displayed:

1st Set – Ottawa Valley Curling Association (Est 1959), Ottawa Valley Scotland Tour (2022), Arnprior & Arnprior CC (Est 1868)

2nd Set – Ottawa Valley Curling Association (Est 1959), Granite Curling Club West Ottawa, Ottawa (Valley Tourism), Ottawa Valley Scotland Tour (2022).