For the first time, A&A and Gangrels combined to take all 4 sheets of ice at North West Castle and formed 8 Rinks to play a series of festive social curling games on Wed 10 Dec. Gangrels Pres Fraser welcomed everyone with play then starting for the morning session at 1000 after hot drinks and bacon butties for those who wanted either or both to revive themselves from the long drive to Stranraer in what could have been testing weather conditions. The ice was keen and true, the festive garbs worn varied and colourful, the Hotel staff reception embracing and there was a keen sense of anticipation for what was to be a splendid day's curling. At the end of the morning session, it was evident that the Rink structures were very close in capability with the results reflecting little in the way of marked variations in score. Two sets of peels and 2 winners. All a good baseline for the afternoon session starting at 1315 where the morning Skips became Leads and Rink oppositions changed as did the ice allocated.
