Selkirk Cricket Club’s 175th anniversary year has got off to the best possible start thanks to the generous backing of the town’s Cameron’s Bakery.
Proprietor Stuart Young has kindly agreed to sponsor a set of new playing strips for the 2026 season, with his company’s logo proudly emblazoned on the front.
“Supporting local organisations like the cricket club matters a great deal.” said Stuart. “Selkirk has been built on people backing the clubs and groups that keep the town going. If local businesses don’t support them, they can struggle, so it’s great to be doing our bit.”
“Existing for 175 years is a massive achievement for any club, so it feels good to be involved in a year that means so much to everyone connected with the cricket club.”
Stuart has known many of the current Selkirk players since his younger days, so there is a real connection there. “Supporting the club isn’t just about business,” he added, “it’s backing the lads I’ve grown up with, as well as the next generation coming through.”
Selkirk’s captain, Daniel Heard, said the support of Cameron’s Bakery has given all the players a big lift. “Stuart is well known by a lot of our squad, and last season helped out by sponsoring teas at our President’s v. Captain’s fixture.”
“We’ll be doing everything we can in the new season to justify Stuart’s faith in the Club and in the Selkirk team.”
Cameron’s Bakery itself will shortly be celebrating its 80th anniversary, and Stuart has special plans to mark the milestone as a way of thanking all the customers who have supported the business down the years.
Story and photo by John Smail.