Hamilton Bowling Club
established 1841
CLUB FINALS
Start Wednesday 27th August through to Saturday 30th August
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Annual Friendly with Alloa B.C @ Hamilton B.C 2025
A wonderful days bowling hosting friends from Alloa B.C. First class weather helped to enjoy the day. After an afternoon of bowling we sat down to an excellent Buffet meal thanks to
Linda Sneddon, Rosemary Douglas & Meg Lawson.
Seen above are the club Presidents Colin Ireland (Alloa B.C) & Lillian Thomson (HBC).
I'm pleased to say that Hamilton B.C retained the Trophy for another year.
Well done and congratulations to all the players from both clubs and thanks to all who came along to support and watch some excellent bowling.
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LADIES BALLOTED PAIRS 2025
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Carolyn Smith & Linda Sneddon receiving winners Trophy for the Ladies Club Balloted Pairs 2025 from Club President Lillian Thomson.
Congratulations to both ladies.,
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Gents Rinks Competition
2025
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This years winners of 2025 gents Rinks competition were as shown above
Doug Leslie, David Green, Doug Beattie (S) and Peter Preston.
Congratulations to them. Commiserations to all who participated in the competition and thanks for your attendance. Without that support these competition will gradually fade away.
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LADIES SPONSORED INVITATION PAIRS
2025
Winners on the day from Orbiston BC seen here with event sponsor
Margaret Baird
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Winners from ​
ORBISTON BC
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Finalist from Orbiston Bc & Bellshill/Mossend BC seen here with event sponsor
Margaret Baird.
The sun shone on the righteous with only a couple of small showers
This Tournament was played in reasonable good weather, nothing that would deter the ladies from continuing their game. It was played in the spirit of Bowling where friendships were renewed and new friends made.
The semi finals went down to the wire with Orbiston BC & Chapelton BC having to play an extra end as both teams tied. The other semi finalists were Bellshill/Mossend & Hunter Ladies 1.
Then in the finals the same again both teams, Orbiston BC & Bellshill/Mossend on 5 each after five ends so once again another extra end which added to the enjoyment if the many spectators who remained behind to watch the final.
Thanks to all who assisted on the day helping for everything to run smoothly. Thanks to the Caterers for an excellent lunch and evening meal
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LADIES THREE BOWL SINGLES
'LADIES PRESIDENT TROPHY'
2025
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Finalists 2025
Catherine Laverty & Linda Sneddon
Trophy Winner
Linda Sneddon
Linda Sneddon receiving the Trophy from Club President Lillian Thomson
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GENTS BALLOTED PAIRS
2025
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George Davenport, Ian Hamilton & Billy White (Skip)
The Gents Club Baloted Pairs were keeny contested in great weather conditions. Shown above are the worthy winners having received their Trophy.
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THE LAWIE CHALLENGE CUP
between
The Hamilton BC & Hamilton Caledonian BC
Thursday 24th July 2025 was another night of bowling in good weather conditions.
It was great to meet up with members of Hamilton 'Caley BC renewing and making new friends.
Unfortunately we only won one game out of five but in the words of our worthy opponents we only lost by ONE shot? .
Therefore the Trophy must return again down the road.
There is always next year to look forwards to.
Thanks to the Ladies for an excellent meal.
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EGM
Saturday 26th July 2025
Within the Clubhouse
1:30pm for a 2:00pm Start
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GENTS BALLOTED PAIRS 2025
This competition spread over 5 games initially started in June when we managed to play Two games before the heavens opened and the game had to be postponed.
On Saturday 19th July the same teams commenced where they had left off and played the remaining Three games.
The weather once again threatened but remained dry for that morning.
Commiserations to all who took part in the competition particularly the runners up who fought on bravely, John Robertson & his Skip Doug. Beattie.
Congratulations to the eventual winners, shown below, Bill Howson (his first year back as a full member after an absence of 14 years) & his Skip Jim Gibb
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On Sunday 30 June 2025 we hosted visitors from 'Cardonald Tourers'. Weather was brilliant which helped getting in a few ends of bowls. On there arrival treated to a light lunch of Tea/Coffee and sandwiches. After the Bowling everyone enjoyed an excellent two course hot buffet prepared by Linda Sneddon. Reports from Members and visitors alike have been positive.
The 'Tourers' hope to repeat the visit at some time in the future and thank all our members for their friendliness and hospitality
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Gents Ryder Competition 2025
The winning team the 'BLUES' picking up there trophies on the day Captained by Scott Hamilton
An excellent days bowling in first class weather was enjoyed by all who took part. Two teams competed in the competition the 'REDS' & 'BLUES'.
Our thanks goes to the Sponsor on the day 'Lanarkshire Law'.
Thanks also to Linda Sneddon for catering an excellent lunch and Fraser Lawson for organising the days event.
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Club President Lillian Thomson handing over a cheque to 'Musical Memories' our chosen charity for money raised earlier in year at our 2025 charity day.
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LADIES BALLOTED TRIPLES COMPETITION
Wednesday 18th June 2025
​The Ladies had a good day for their annual Club Balloted Triples. Thank you to all who participated.
The Winners this year were S Mailer, C Laverty & A Loudon with 6 points and 25 shots. The runners up were E Galloway, L Harley & L Sneddon with 2 points and 21 shots
A Loudon, S Mailer & C Laverty Winners of Ladies Balloted Triples receiving the Trophy from Club President L Thomson
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GENTS NOMINATED PAIRS COMPETITION
Saturday 31st May 2025
Another great day Bowling . The winners being Billy White & Douglas Scott beating Scott Hamilton & Doug. Beattie in the final. Weather was good to us and remained dry throughout the competition. Commiserations to all who took part making this a competition to be proud of.
I keep repeating it we need your support to keep these competitions alive.
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GENTS TWO BOWL SINGLES COMPETITION
Saturday 24th May 2025
The weather was dreech but playable. An enjoyable morning of Bowls with a tightly fought competition. Commiserations to those who took part but played an excellent game. the Final was played out between Fraser Lawson and Scott Hamilton. They tied after six ends with three shots each. An extra end was payed and Scott won the Trophy by one shot. Congratulations to Scott Hamilton
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INVITATION SPONSORED CHARITY DAY
Saturday 10th May 2025
A fantastic day was had by all with 14 teams competing. Runners up was a Team Skipped by Dougie McIntosh representing Hamilton but the overall winners on the day was a team skipped by Billy Stewart from COALBURN, congratulations to them.. Top Raffle Prize donated by Wm Grant & Sons was L Drennan from Uddingston BC and the second prize was won by Bill Tayler from 'Caley BC.
The weather was really good . Thanks to our Caterers 'Liz' from Law BC and thanks to our bar staff who worked tirelessly throughout the day keeping everyone hydrated. Thanks to everyone who competed winners and losers all. It is not a game without you..
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WELCOME to HAMILTON BOWLING CLUB Website.
New members are always made welcome.
Come along and visit us and checkout what's available to you.
Membership open to all between 10 years and no upper limit. This website gives you an indication of games, tournaments, events and social activities.
Dont forget we are less than 5 minutes from town centre situated on Strathmore road, behind Hamilton Old Parish Church. Free parking is available adjacent to club premises or street parking bays (at normal charge) are available. Less than 5 minutes walk from bus stance and railway station.
Feel free to contact Secretary on 07799195955, email or better still call in and visit
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Following on from the Club opening we now look forward to some good weather and a few ends of bowls.
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Friday 25th April will be 'Ladies Invitation Fellowship'
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Sunday 27th April we will host an 'OPEN DAY' between 2:00pm and 4:00pm.
Everyone irrespective of Age or Gender is welcome to come along and try Bowls at no cost and without obligation. If interested we have some fantastic deals on offer from
£10.00 membership for six weeks or a vastly reduced fee for full year membership of
ONLY £100.00
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Ladies Invitation Fellowship 2025
The Ladies section hosted, and Club President Lillian Thomson, welcomed 27 visitors from various clubs throughout the region. The weather was very kind to them remaining sunny and reasonably warm. After a few ends of bowls to start of the season the ladies enjoyed a Buffet Meal and a few refreshments.
Thanks goes to the Caterers and the Bar Staff and to everyone who worked behind the scenes making it a successful day.
Below are a few photographs taken of the day by Ladies Section Secretary Linda Harley
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Club President Lillian Thomson & Ladies Section Secretary Linda Harley
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Hamilton Bowling Club
Ladies Champion 2024
LINDA SNEDDON
Hamilton Bowling Club
Gents Champion 2024
GORDON DALL
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Vice President Lillian Thomson receiving the Craik/Dallas Trophy on our visit to Alloa BC on Saturday 24th August
The annual friendly between Alloa BC and ourselves took place at Alloa BC this year on Saturday 24th August.
It gives me great pleasure to acknowledge the achievement of Hamilton BC players on succeeding to bring this trophy back to Hamilton BC, long awaited since 2017. Congratulations to all who participated in the game and thank you to all the groupies who attended to support our wonderful team.
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HAWAIIAN DAY at HAMILTON BOWLING CLUB 17th August 2024
A fantastic day was held at the club and as can be seen from the photographs below enjoyed by everyone in attendance. These are only a sample of photos taken on the day. A huge thank you to ALL WHO helped organising the day. I say a special thank you to Linda Harley & Carolyn Smith for their input in decorations to Fraser Lawson & John Robertson in setting up and by no means least to Linda Sneddon and Meg Lawson for preparing the BBQ feast that followed.. A thank you to our friends from Douglas Victoria Bowling Club who came along and a big thank you to all members and friends who attended to make it such a special day
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LADIES INVITATION PAIRS TOURNAMENT
The Ladies Section Invitation Pairs Tournament held on Saturday 10th August 2024 & sponsored by member Margaret Baird, the first for several years was well represented by clubs from the area attracting, 24 teams. The day started very wet but after the first game the sun came out and remained out the rest of the day which resulted in very pleasant conditions for the tournament. Competition was as expected, fierce but played in the wholehearted ethos of the game in fellowship. Friendships were renewed and new friends made. Congratulations to Ladies Secretary Anne Loudon and her team for organising such a wonderful day. Thanks goes to the caterers for a wonderful lunch and evening meal. Thanks also to the male members who assisted with setting up the green for play, helping with keeping the scores staffing the bar and keeping us watered throughout the day.
The runners up Semi Finalists were from Orbiston BC and Hamilton BC.
A great final was played out between Hamilton 'Caley BC and Lesmahagow BC with the overall winners on the day hailing from Hamilton 'Caley BC.
Congratulations to the winners and commiserations to the runners up. A huge thank you to club members and visitors who took part.
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Winners of the Tournament
Hamilton 'Caley BC. receiving there winnings and trophy from
Club Vice President Lillian Thomson & Sponsor Margaret Baird
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Semi Finalists from Hamilton BC
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Finalist Runners Up from Lesmahagow BC
receiving their prizes from
Club Vice Prsident Lilian Thomson & Sponsor Margaret Baird
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Semi Finalists from Lesmahagow BC
Receiving their winnings from Club Vice President Lillian Thomson and Tournament Sponsor Margaret Baird.
MORE PHOTOS OF THIS TOURNAMENT TO FOLLOW SHORTLY
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Gents Balloted Triples Competition 2024
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Winners of Gents Section 'Balloted Triples 2024'
Ian Hamilton, George Davenport & Alex Murray (skip) receiving the Trophy from Club President Jim Sneddon
Congratulations to 2024 Winners (above) and commiserations to the teams who participated in this competition.
Another game played in the usual friendly and sporting atmosphere.
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Gents Nominated Pairs Competition 2024
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Winners of Gents Section 'Nominated Pairs 2024'
Fraser Lawson & Bill Fleming receiving the Trophy from Club President Jim Sneddon
Another Competition under our belt for this season (2024). Eight teams competed in the friendly manner that our club is renowned for in a morning of dry warm weather. It was a pity come afternoon and the final when the rain descended upon us but the players fought on bravely.
Congratulations to Fraser & Bill who beat George Davenport & Peter Preston in the final, commiserations to them.
Thanks goes to all the players who participated in the competition as going without saying these games will not last if you the members do not participate.
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It might be hard to accept looking at these photos but Dougie McIntosh was NOT playing football although he would have been as well. (sorry Dougie.!!)
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Some of the players still enjoying there light lunch.
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Winning Team receiving their prizes from Club President Jim Sneddon
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Winning Team Captain Doug. Beattie receiving his winners Prize from
Club President Jim Sneddon
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Prizes of a bottle to each player in the winning team donated by losing team Captain member Douglas Scott along with Prize money sponsored by Lanarkshire Law.
Photo shows Raffle Prizes donated by member Fraser Lawson.
L to R - R Reid, J Robertson, D Leslie, J Gibb, D Beattie, R Anderson,
F Lawson & A Carrol.
The winning team of the inaugural HBClub 'Ryder Competition' held on Saturday 6th July 2024
Sponsored by 'Lanarkshire Law'
This new competition proved to be a great success with two club teams of 8 competing throughout the day in various formats of Rinks, Triples, Pairs & Singles.
It was played in great spirit with laughs and banter all day.
A light lunch was prepared and served up by Linda Sneddon & Linda Harley so a thank you to you ladies.
The weather could not have been better all day.
There were prizes for the winning team of bottles donated by the losing Captain Douglas Scott and Prize money Sponsored by 'Lanarkshire Law'.
A raffle was held courtesy of donations from Fraser Lawson.
The day was rounded of in a jovial manner with a couple of libations.
Commiserations to the losing Team captained by Douglas Scott.
Finally a huge thank you to our main Sponsor of the day 'Lanarkshire Law'
Ladies Balloted Pair Competition 2024
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Betty Tynan & Anne Loudon
being presented with the
Winners Trophy by
Club Vice President Lillian Thomson.
Congratulations to the winners Betty Tynan & Anne Loudon.
Commiserations to Runners Up Catherine Laverty & Linda Harley.
Also commiserations to the remaining players who took part in this competition. The weather was not the best but at least you all persevered and got through it and for that well done to everyone.
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Ladies Nominated Triples Competition 2024
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Betty Braidwood, Anne Loudon & Emily McLelland (skip) being presented with winners trophy by Club Vice President Lillian Thomson
Another excellent game played in the true spirit of bowling in a friendly manner. Enjoyed by all who participated. Commiserations to the losing teams but there's always next season.
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Mixed Club Nominated Pairs 2024
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Congratulations to this year's winners of the Mixed Club Nominated Pairs, Carolyn Smith & Bill Fleming who were presented with the trophy by Club President Jim Sneddon.
Commiserations to the runners up Linda Harley & Fraser Lawson.
It was a good day of bowling played in the usual friendly atmosphere which is the essence of bowling.
Thank you to all who participated in the game making it worthwhile.
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Gents Club Balloted Pairs 2024
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Alex Murray and Gordon Dall on winning the J.C.Pollock Trophy
We were entertained to another great day of bowling on Saturday 15th June when the Gents Section played their Club Balloted Pairs.
The weather although threatening at times remained dry adding to the days enjoyment.
As usual there was plenty banter forging the fellowship and friendship within the club.
The tightly contested final was won by Alex Murray & Gordon Dall who narrowly beat Fraser Lawson & John Anderson by one shot.
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Outing to Douglas Victoria BC for our Club Social Day.
Saturday 8th June 2024
An excellent day of fellowship and great hospitality was afforded to our members and friends when we travelled to Douglas Victoria BC for our Social Day. We were treated with the usual Douglas hospitality on arrival with a drink , Strawberries dipped in chocolate and other goodies. we played promiscuous bowls, had fun and games followed by an excellent repast provided and served by Tom Kirkland & Robert Barcley. Our thanks goes to President Billy Smith of Douglas Victoria BC and his members for an enjoyable day. The theme for the day was to dress up from a musical film and several of the Douglas members appeared as Nuns (that included the men) from 'Sound of Music. Not to be outdone I am pleased that our ladies' got into the mood by appearing as 'Pink Ladies & John Travolta' from 'Grease' (Linda Harley, Betty Braidwood and Carlyn Smith) and also Linda Sneddon who appeared as Liesl from 'Sound of Music'. see photos
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Linda Sneddon
Carolyn Smith, Linda Harley & Betty Braidwood
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Fiona Waugh, Robert Barcley, Billy Smith & Allison Barnes from Douglas Victoria BC
And just to prove bowling took place, a couple of shots on the green
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GENTS 2 BOWL SINGLES 2024
SATURDAY 25th MAY 2024
Congratulations to the winner Jim Gibb who beat Alan Caroll 4/3 after an extra end. commiserations to the two losing semi-finalists George Davenport and Eric Baird. The weather on the day held up to give them a dry period. Thanks to all who entered and participated in this competition. It's very appreciated as the game would not be the same without support.
Jim Gibb having received the Gents two Bowl Trophy for season 2024
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The Walter Jackson Trophy, a Gents singles competition took place on Tuesday 21st May. This Competition was held over from season 2023 and was played between Jim Gibb and Doug. Beattie. It was great game played in the spirit of fellowship and in glorious weather. The winner on the day was Jim Gibb & to him congratulations and to the runner up Doug. Beattie commiserations. Both threw some great bowls throughout the game.
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Jim Gibb & Doug Beattie
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Trophy Winner Jim Gibb
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Jim Gibb being presented with Walter Jackson Trophy by
Club President Jim Sneddon
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Invitation Mixed Rink's ' Charity ' Tournament
Saturday 11th May 2024
Once again the Club organised and ran this tournament in aid of raising funds towards
Musical Memories - Dementia Choir - Hamilton
which is is an independant, self-funded, singing group for people living with a dementia diagnosis accompanied by a carer, family member or friend. Our members come from all over the Lanarkshire area.
Our grateful thanks to Sponsor for the day T A Fyfe Funeral Directors, Peacock Cross, Almada St, Hamilton
ML3 0EW.
Our thanks also go to two companies,
William Grant & Sons Distillers Ltd, Phoenix Crescent, Bellshill ML4 3AN and
Slaters Menswear, 165 Howard St, Glasgow G1 4HF
both of whom donated substantial raffle prizes to aid the raising of funds for the group.
The day was enjoyed by 56 Playing Bowlers and a good turnout of spectators on one of the sunniest and warmest days of the year.
The playing tournament consisted of teams from the Club and visiting clubs from around the region. Semi Finalists were teams from Hamilton BC v Coalburn and Hamilton BC v Chryston BC. The final was played in the good spirit of bowling throughout between Chryston and Hamilton. Congratulations to Hamilton BC winning team and commiserations to Chryston BC (who have won this tournament on several occasions in years gone by).
Our Thanks to all who contributed in one way or other throughout the day supporting the players, raffles etc. and a special thanks to all the visiting teams from Strathaven, Hamilton Caledonian, Chapelton, Coalburn, Chryston and Douglas Victoria and Uddingston
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LADIES INVITATION FELLOWSHIP DAY 2024
The Ladies held their annual Invitation Fellowship Day on Friday 19th April 2024 to a sunny day. Below are photographs of all the Ladies who attended. After a few ends of bowls the ladies had an excellent buffet provided by Tom Kirkland. Thanks to the caterers and the Bar Staff, John Robertson who helped make the day enjoyable.
