Biggar RFC’s pride in Scotland ‘double’.

Biggar RFC were doubly proud on Tuesday when the announcement was made that Fraser Brown would be flying out to join the Scotland squad - and Scott Lawson - currently on tour in South Africa. This is a notable double for Biggar as both players began their rugby career at Hartree Mill.
Fraser left Biggar to play at Melrose and has also played at Watsonians and has been on Edinburgh’s books. After leading Scotland U-20 in 2010 a series of very unfortunate injuries have limited his game time in recent years although he has had better luck during the season just past when he played for Heriots.
His run of form resulted in a call up for Glasgow for their Rabodirect squad and his displays were rewarded last month when he signed a professional contract with Glasgow Warriors.
His elevation to Scotland squad membership has come as a result of injury to, amongst others, hooker Pat McArthur, although his ability to play at flank forward has prompted the media to claim that he is going out as cover for Kelly Brown.
Whatever the reason he is one very excited and proud young man – he is just 23 – and the fact that he will meet up with Scott Lawson is, as suggested, cause for massive celebration at Hartree Mill.
Scott, incidentally, was the BBC analyst for the game played on Saturday against Samoa. Although really nervous prior to the game Scott quickly gained in confidence and enjoyed the whole experience. Not so much however that he would be more keen to be back behind the microphone this weekend than on the field of play doing battle with South Africa! Scott has been in SA for the whole tour having been called into the squad just prior to the original departure after Ross Ford was injured in training. On his return to these shores he will rejoin his new team mates at Necastle after having played for London Irish in the season just ended.
Good luck to both players!

Story date: 12/06/2013

Programme editor

Could YOU be the next Club Match
Programme Editor!?
There are around 12 home games each season each requiring a match programme.
There are 8 A5 pages in each programme.
Sounds a lot BUT
1. Welcome (Al Stewart)
2. Centre pages are Teams/Refs/Match sponsors etc. (GY)
3. Last page is details of League table, other league fixtures, forthcoming home games etc ie Copy and Paste!

That leaves 4 pages to fill.
That would be up to you – but it could be that a request is made to each section on a rota basis to provide an article for inclusion (ie Mini, Midi, Youth, Girls, 2nd XV, 3rd XV),

Write the articles, e-mail then to the printers on the Wednesday evening. They can be collected/delivered. Enjoy the read at the game!
What could be easier? Contact Al Stewart for more details 07796175381

Story date: 04/06/2013

Or if that doesn’t suit. Could you be our next Club Match reporter?

If Programme Editor doesn't suit..................Could you be Biggar RFC’s next Match reporter?

You get a touchline/ringside ‘seat’…..OK, not true. You stand at the barrier – but you can choose where!
§ jot down a few notes on the day,
§ edit the report on Sunday
§ collate the reports from the other sections
§ fire it up onto the website
§ e-mail it all to the papers.

What could be easier?
If you think you could do it, please contact
Al Stewart asap for full details
Mobile : 07796175381

Story date: 04/06/2013

Biggar Colts Tour to Aberfeldy

Colts Tour to Aberfeldy confirmed as weekend of 9th/10th/11th August

Following the success of previous Colts trips to Aberfeldy and Keswick, a trip to Aberfeldy is planned for August this year. This is viewed as a great teambuilding event where the players, old and new, get to spend a whole weekend together. As well as the three coaches Yogi, Muzz and Gavin, it is anticipated that several fathers will go on tour as well to provide assistance. The following are the details of the tour.

Friday 9th August

• 9.00am cars leave Biggar Corn Exchange
• 10.00am go-karting at Newbridge
• 3.00pm arrive at Aberfeldy, staying at hostel run by Dunolly Adventures (www.dunollyadventures.co.uk)
• 4.00pm training session
• 6.00pm dinner in Dunolly House

Saturday 10th August

• Activity Day - white water rafting (10.30) and duckeying (2 man raft) (13.30) arranged by Dunolly Adventures (accredited outward-bound company)
• Dinner at Dunolly House
• Evening – cultural and social activities centred on the Aberfeldy Agricultural Show – white or blue shirt with club tie to be worn on Saturday evening

Sunday 11th August

• 9.00am breakfast
• Cars to Biggar around midday

Costs

The fixed costs (accommodation, activities and meals at Dunolly) will be in the order of £160. This also includes a Tour Polo Shirt. Additional monies will be required for snacks and refreshments.

Fundraising

No fundraising activities will be carried out; the tour will be fully self funding

Next Steps

All names and deposits (£100) to be with Muzz by 31st May latest; final monies to be with Muzz by 30th June latest. All cheques to be made payable to Biggar RFC

Muzz can be contacted on 07786 158710

Story date: 12/05/2013