GYTES GOSSIP
(PN 19 September 2008)
A second high scoring draw for Kelso in the
Scottish Hydro Electric Premier 2 at Poynder Park last week meant a drop of 2
places to ninth in the table for the Tweed Homes men. Cutting down on penalties
and yellow cards is a must. This was also the opening game in the BSPC Border
League. Towards the final whistle, with the score tied, both sides could have
clinched the win, with first Kelso’s Utterson missing a fairly easy penalty,
than Dan Boughtwood going short from longer range, outside the Kelso 10 metre
line. Dan Boughtwood was the top scorer with a try, conversion and 3 penalties;
Duncan MacDonald adding his try just before half time. James Oakes made his
Peebles debut at half time in this Border derby.
Tomorrow, bottom of the table Musselburgh,
who are without a win this season, visit the Gytes and a big crowd is
anticipated.
The 50-50 draw won 2 weeks ago by a GHA
spectator who took home £125 will be on sale again near the gate. The draw at
half time will give one lucky winner, half the day’s draw takings. Tickets will
again be only £1; there is no limit on the number you can buy.
Also making the first appearance of the
season will be Risotto2Go Catering Van. Hot snacks, drinks and other delicacies
will be on sale near the main gate before and throughout the game.
The seconds unable to get opposition last week will be fresh for their game at
Hay Lodge against Berwick in the Border Farm Supplies Championship, whilst the
colts are away to Selkirk Youth Club in the Lochcarron Semi Junior League;
another hard fixture for our young squad.
Congratulations to the Colts 2nds/U16 squad
who won their opening John Lewis National U16 Youth Cup away to Foresters last
Sunday by 35 points to 5 and go on to play Edinburgh BATS on Sunday 28th
September.
The Piranhas will be playing in a tournament
at Gala on Sunday. First game 1130, but players need to register by 1100 AND
contact Jim King before tomorrow. More detail on the Piranhas Microsite at
www.peeblesrfc.org
Meanwhile co Treasurer Gerard Bony who
couldn’t make Kelso, stopped off at Caberston Haugh to watch Walkerburn who had
a few Peebles regulars in the side take on Gala YM., and also assisted in some
committee duties to help out and add weight to the Peebles-Walkerburn
Association.
The entertainment schedule at
the Eastgate Clubrooms until Christmas is now available on the web site at
www.peeblesrfc.org. Click on Events then
Social Events.
The Darts season is also about
to commence and this year, Jim Currie has announced that there will be two teams
based at the Eastgate clubrooms. The main nucleus of the teams are already in
place, but If anyone is interested in joining the PRFC Darts teams, please
contact Jim on 01721 740274 or 07742 919694 ASAP. Lack of skill and accuracy is
not a barrier to joining in. Come along for the social interaction and meet new
friends.
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