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This Is Your Life, Benny
ON Saturday, Selkirk Rugby Club has invited Benny Rafferty and his wife Ev. to the pre
match lunch to recognise the commitment he has made to Selkirk rugby over the last 30 years. We will be at the
lunch and we will have a special feature in next week’s web. There is also a ‘This is Your Life’
story, written by coach Graham Marshall, in this week’s programme. Don’t miss it.
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Not Good at West !!!
Too Little Too Late as Rob Taylor lunges over in the corner to bring the Souters
within four points of winning at West of Scotland.
But, despite the last 5 minutes of the game camped on the Glasow side's try line, Selkirk only come away with 1 bonus point. Full Match Report.
Cycling to remember
Pam
AFTER the death of their daughter
Pamela, our former president George and Susan Thomson resolved to turn their family's 'shock and utter devastation'
into positive action to help other vulnerable young people. Following Pam's death, her husband Duncan contacted
The Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) and set up a designated fund in her name at the charity. This
fund is geared towards suicide prevention training.
Their son, Fraser, has arranged a fundraising cycle run in his sister's memory and the background is detailed on
his JustGiving online charity giving page which can be accessed by clicking on the following link:- www.justgiving.com/samh-charity-cycle
The nearly unique route will follow the course undertaken by Kirkpatrick Macmillan, inventor of the pedal bicycle,
from Courthill Smithy, near Thornhill, Dumfriesshire to the Gorbals in Glasgow. Macmillan completed the journey
in two days, but Fraser is hoping to beat his great-great-great uncle's time by a long chalk
"Raising money for Pam's fund and awareness for suicide prevention are the targets and any sponsorship would
be most welcome," said dad George. As an alternative to using the JustGiving online method, the attached form
can be downloaded if preferable. This will enable people to donate direct to Pam's fund, by cheque, with the completed
form and if they are UK tax payers, SAMH are able to claim back 28p for every £1 donated from the Inland
Revenue
"We appreciate that there are so many calls for worthy charitable donations these days, but if you are able
to support Fraser's efforts, then collectively, we will be assisting SAMH to prevent future suicides. "Some
people make the world more special just by being in it. Such a person was our dear Pam."
The cycle is on Sunday, September 12.
Newcomers welcomed
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THE club has welcomed
two newcomers to Philiphaugh this season - step forward Connor Patton and Matthew Weller.
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Marsh's Message Board
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FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
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Home’s best
THIS Saturday, we are at home for the second time
in a basement battle against Watsonians at 3 pm. We were disappointed with our two previous results, so let’s hope
that it is third time lucky. Come out and support the boys.
04/09 Selkirk v Watsonians 3pm
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04/09 Jed 2nds v Selkirk 2nds
04/09 Stormers v Linlithgow |
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PHILIPHAUGH FRIDAY LUNCHES.
A very successful three course lunch was enjoyed by 43 sponsors, members and guests on Friday, 20th August. The
speaker, Professor Stewart Hillis OBE, entertained the company for 30 minutes with his experiences of Scottish
Football Team Managers from Jock Stein to the present day. He then answered a wide of questions including whether
modern football boots increased the risk of injuries [probably not], the value of shin guards [good things to use],
players lifestyles and why some football clubs send their players overseas for treatment of injuries [not necessary].
CHILDREN'S COUNTER.
A Children's Counter in the right hand corner of the Philiphaugh Suite Bar has been agreed
with the Licensing Authorities. Schoolchildren wishing to purchase snacks or drinks will be asked to queue at their
counter and not to approach the front of the main bar.
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Club Shop
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The club shop is open for every home First XV fixture
and most training nights [7.00 to 8.00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays]. Gus Boag runs the shop and outwith these hours
enquiries can be made on Selkirk 21663.
The shop holds a great selection of kit including replica jerseys and training tops, T shirts, rugby balls, club
ties, new blazer badges and souvenirs. Just in are “Three in a Row” polo shirts celebrating our third successive
victory, winning the Border League. The club is indebted to Turnbull’s Shoe Repair Shop in the High Street for
displaying and taking orders for items available in the Club Shop. Please support Gus and the Club Shop as they
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Hospitality /
Events
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| Pre-match lunches at the Philiphaugh Suite have become
very popular for entertaining guests, friends, sponsors and rugby supporters. Please click this link to see what
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Alternatively we offer a wide range of flexible
options for business, social functions, fund-raising and sporting events for up to 150 guests. Please visit our
corporate site at www.philiphaughsuite.co.uk
for details
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Ads.
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Website
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woven fabrics, exclusive knitwear, contemporary accessories & bespoke highlander wear, designed & made
in the Scottish Border towns of Selkirk, Hawick & Langholm.
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2009 Home Internationals
2010 RBS Six Nations
Championship fixtures
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Details of all Internationals
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