We now have three teams tied at the top after two games. Ronnie Wilson, David Gray and Ken Ross all have three points out of four and are only separated by ends.
Ronnie Wilson had a comfortable victory over Jimmy Niblock, who was skipping for Francis McCrossin's team. David Gray finished tied at 5-5 with Peter Reynolds and Ken Ross beat Ronnie Peat by 10 shots to 4.
The league Table, which is here, shows David Gray's team now on top - because of a slightly better ends against record.
Honorary President Jim Lyburn started the new season with an almost perfect draw.
Earlier, President Peter Reynolds had welcomed everyone back on the ice again and the assembled company were then "raring to go".
The ice, which had been very keen last week, was unfortunately a bit slow, but it did not detract from some hard fought games.
Setting the early pace is the rink skipped by Francis McCrossin who scored two fives in their 12-5 win over Peter Reynolds team.
David Gray was also in good form and his team played solidly in winning by 6 shots to 3 over Ronnie Peat.
Ronnie Wilson and Ken Ross shared the points at 7 all and we think they had 4 ends each. It's only natural that seconds will take a littkle while to remember how to count!
The league table can be found by clicking here or on the Results Tab.
Afterwards 20 of us had an excellent meal from new chef Lorrie Headley.
The fish platter went down a treat.
Our Secretary has been hard at work and the cards for next seasson are now being sent out.
All the details of teams and dates of play for our games and matches and competitions have also been updated on our website. The links are on the right hand margin.
There is a practice session on Tuesday 28th September at 5.15. This is a great opportunity to get back in the swing of things and also to bring along anyone who wants to try curling.
Our AGM was held by Zoom on Monday 18th March.
Details of the Meeting can be found by clicking on the AGM Minutes link at the Right Hand Side of the page, or by clicking here.
President Peter Reynolds had a few words of wisdom before the start of the playing season for Gangrels.
The three games started thereafter and we soon worked out where to stand when not sweeping and attempting to maintain our social distancing. Despite the restrictions, it was good to be back curling.
Peter Galloway's team wasted no time in picking up form. They won 6 of the 7 ends against Ken Ross and finished up by 12 shots to 1. Impressive stuff!
Francis McCrossin's team also started well. Their game against Peter Reynolds was tied at 3 shots each after 4 ends, but Francis scored 5 shots in the remaining ends to finish comfortably ahead.
The third game, between David Gray and Ronnie Peat, was close. Ronnie's team went 4 shots up after 2 ends but then lost the next three to be 7-4 down. They won the next two ends, but only with singles and lost by 7-6 at the close.
The league table is here.
Earlier in the day, Peter Galloway skipped Ronnie Peat, Ernest Mutter and Jimmy Niblock to a close victory over Troon Portland in the first game of the Ross Low Trophy.
The ice rink opened yesterday with a fine Opening Bonspiel and a prizewinning appearance by The Gangrels.
Although we looked a bit like bandits we managed to beat Ayr Country Club by 10 shots to 2 and finished in second place in the first session. The winners were Galston and Sorn were in third place.
The first games in the Fraser Cup start next Monday at 5.45 pm and we look forward to seeing everyone again.
