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A challenging but exciting year lies ahead for Selkirk Cricket Club, members were told at Friday night’s Annual General Meeting, held in the Philiphaugh clubrooms. The Selkirk club celebrates its 175th anniversary this year – it is Scotland’s 10th oldest continually existing cricket club – and president John Smail believes there is every reason forContinue reading “President’s Report to 2026 AGM”

Message from our Cricket Development Officer Reece McNay “I am absolutely delighted to finally announce that The Borders will have its own MCC Foundation Hub for 2026 at Earlston High School commencing at the end of this month. When I first started and spoke to you all back in May, a big item on theContinue reading “MCC HUB Comes To The Borders”

Selkirk Cricket Club Prepares to Celebrate Historic Milestone As Scotland’s 10th oldest continuously existing cricket club, it comes as no surprise to learn plans are well advanced to commemorate Selkirk’s 175th anniversary in 2026 – a major milestone for the Philiphaugh-based club. These include a sports dinner to be held on Friday, September 4, atContinue reading “175 Years Not Out”

A special presentation took place at the end of last Friday night’s awards ceremony, when a limited edition print of an original watercolour of Philiphaugh, gifted to the Club in 1990 by local artist T J Bertram, was presented to Ronnie Dumma. After many years caring for the Philiphaugh square and wicket, Ronnie informed theContinue reading “Presentation to Ronnie Dumma”

Last Friday night, the Club paid tribute to the hard work put in by its Junior Section players and coaches over the 2025 season at the annual Junior Awards ceremony. The event was well supported by the young players and their families. Proceedings were in the capable hands of Junior Cricket Convener Neil Gentleman, whoContinue reading “Junior Players 2025 Awards Ceremony”