Bolton
Bolton's sole surviving club is the Bowling Club. Established pre-war, by 2000, it was the only survivor out of about eight in the county that made up the East Lothian Scottish Carpet Bowling Association. The others were - Morham, Garvald, Longyester, Crossroads, The Boggs (Pencaitland), Haddington, and Athelstaneford. Eight players were required for league games. In 2000, Bolton had 16 members, although some came from outwith Bolton. They bowled on a carpet-covered, raised (perhaps 6") platform some 3' wide and 24' long, targetting a tacket or button, on the carpet. In its heyday during the 1950s-80s, the club had 24-30 members. Bolton members were the East Lothian Carpet Bowling Champions in 1944, and the League and Knockout Cup Champions in 1983.
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