Carpet Bowling 14/2/25

FACTORY CUP WINS FOR THE CELTIC BHOYS & EX-STANDARD BEARERS

‘That’ll be 4 for me’

Friday’s Factory Cup carpet bowls matches provided plenty of excitement, with the Celtic Bhoys dampening the Fire Raccoons’ expectations, while the Ex-Standard Bearers worked their magic against Majik.

Final scores

Celtic Bhoys 10, Fire Raccoons 5;

Celtic Bhoys – John Coyle, Kenny Paterson, Derek Roden
Fire Raccoons – Darren Paterson, Kris Orr, Blaine Cheyne

Ex-Standard Bearers 11, Majik 5.

Back Row – Ex-Standard Bearers – Colin Craig, Stuart Coltherd, James Cheyne; Front Row – Katie Fenton, Shaun Wilkinson, Marley Finnegan

The final knock-out ties take place at the club on Friday, February 28, when the Bar Staff face the Uppies, and Bob’s Babes take on the Agriculture Boys.

Carpet Bowling 7/2/25

FACTORY CUP TEAMS BATTLE IT OUT FOR PLACE IN QUARTER-FINALS

The club’s Factory Cup carpet bowls competition has now reached the knock-out phase, with teams going head-to-head in a bid to make it to the quarter-finals. The first team to book a quarter-final place were the Dwangers, who narrowly defeated Anigav 11-10 on January 31.

7th February results

SCC 18, Three’s A Crowd 3;

The SCC & Three’s A Crowd teams pictured prior to last night’s Factory Cup tie. Back row: Greg Fenton, John Allan, John Graham. Front: Nicola Glendinning, Norman Glendinning, Joyce Oliver.

Scones 9, Sally’s Plus One 8.

Team members of the Scones & Sally’s Plus One teams take time out for a photo call prior to last night’s keenly contested Factory Cup match. Back row: Bobby Wilson, Gary Haldane, Ian Amos. Front: Sally Allan, Rhys Clifford, Trish Banks.

DANIEL RELISHING NEW ROLE AS SELKIRK CAPTAIN

SELKIRK Cricket Club’s opening bowler Daniel Heard will captain the Philiphaugh team in the 2025 season. His appointment was confirmed at Friday night’s AGM.


Daniel Heard bowling for Selkirk in last season’s match against Boroughmuir.

“It’s something I’ve always wanted to work towards,” said Daniel, “so I’m really pleased at being given this opportunity.”

The 30-year-old will be well supported by new vice-captains Rory Banks and Greg Fenton, each of whom has skippered Selkirk in the past. Kenny Paterson is again team manager.


Vice-captains Rory Banks and Greg Fenton

Daniel began his cricket career playing for the Selkirk Colts XI. However, after being diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of 16, he was unable to take part in any sporting activity for a four -year period. Since being given the all-clear, he has been an ever-present in the Philiphaugh side.

Last season Selkirk finished mid-table in East League Division 3, and Daniel is looking towards building on the work of his predecessor as captain, Michael Fenton.

“Hopefully all the boys will get stuck in again,” added Daniel, “and we’ll see how far that takes us in the new campaign.“

“We’ve plenty of experienced players in the side, plus some talented up-and-coming youngsters, so the signs are encouraging.”

Members attending Friday’s AGM paid special tribute to two of the club’s most dedicated and hard-working individuals – president Roger Arnold (who doubles up as the club’s treasurer) and club secretary Neil Gentleman.

Roger Arnold (left) and Neil Gentleman

Both men are stepping down from these posts, but have agreed to continue in the roles of property & field convener and junior cricket convener respectively.

Alison Scott will take over as the club’s new treasurer, Drew Dickson was appointed membership secretary, Rory Banks becomes match secretary, while John Smail returns as sponsorship convener.

Joyce Wright and Gary Haldane agreed to continue as committee members, while Ann Fernie, Trish Banks, Michael Jaffray, Chris Highton and Adrian Kentleton were all appointed to the new committee.

The East of Scotland League fixtures for 2025 are expected to be published on March 3.