| News Archive August - September 2006 19th September HJRFC Disco The rugby section disco will be held at Hughenden on Saturday 14th October at 8pm. Tickets cost £5 in advance or £6 on the door. See team managers or George Blackie for more details 17th September Ian Scott It is with sadness that we have to report that we were informed earlier this week of the death of trust member Ian Scott. The text below is taken from the death notice that was placed in the Herald Scott – Ian, suddenly, at home in Glasgow on 9th September 2006, much loved husband of Irene, father of Alan and Derek, father-in-law of Sandra and Linda, grandfather of David, Fiona and Hilary. Funeral service to which all family and friends are invited at The Clydebank Crematorium, North Dalnottar, Clydebank G81 4SL on Tuesday 19th September at 1:30pm and afterwards at Hughenden. Family flowers only please; donations if desired to Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (www.chss.org.uk). 17th September Hughenden & Hillhead/Jordanhill AGMs The AGMs for Hughenden and Hillhead/Jordanhill will be held at Hughenden on Tuesday 19th September. The Hughenden AGM will start at 8:30pm followed by the HJRFC AGM at 9:00pm 6th September - Scotland's Women Win Second Game at World Cup Following on from their opening victory against Spain at the Women's World Cup, Soctland's women record their second victory - this time over Kazakhstan 32-17. Hills very own Susie Brown, Heather Lockhart and Gail Russell all featured in the match. Click here for a full report from the SRU 1st September - Calcutta Cup The Calcutta Cup will be making a guest appearance at Hughenden on Saturday 9th September for the 1st XV home game against Kelso. The cup will be on display from 12:30 until 5pm and there will be an opportunity to have photos taken with it. Click here to see the advertising flyer for this event and here to read more about the cup itself. 2nd August - Hughenden BBQ The Hughenden BBQ is on Saturday 12th August Food will be served from 6pm - 9pm followed by dancing to the Vagabonds. Tickets are £20 and must be purchased in advance from the bar or Angela and no later than Wednesday 9th 30th July - Willie Reid and Dougie Crawford It is with sadness that Hillhead/Jordanhill RFC has to advise of the death of one of its stalwarts, Willie Reid. A former international Junior footballer with Pollok and professional with Blackpool, Alloa, Cowdenbeath and Third Lanark, Willie came to the game later in life, principally to support his son, Stirling, who played on the wing with Jordanhill RFC. Ever willing to become involved, Willie quickly established himself as an important member of the backroom team at Kilmardinny, assisting in the physical preparation of players with very effective pre-match and training night massages. After the amalgamation of the Jordanhill and Hillhead Clubs in 1988, he continued his work at Hughenden not only as a very respected member of the player support team, but also as a very vociferous supporter of the players on the field. He finally retired from active duties in 2000 at the age of 79, but continued to support the team, although due latterly to poorish eyesight he had to confess to being "unsure who was doing what on the field." The thoughts of all his many, many friends at Hughenden and beyond are with his wife, Margaret, "the centre half in the family", his son Stirling, daughter Alyson and their respective families. Willie's funeral will be held at 13.30 at Dalnottar Crematorium at Clydebank on Wednesday, the 2nd August Former Hillhead player Dougie Crawford died suddenly in Toronto, his adopted home, on 12th June, this year. After leaving Hillhead High School in 1959 Dougie played for Hillhead RFC until emigrating to Canada via London in 1967. Dougie was an architect and a stalwart of Toronto Scottish RFC whom he played for and represented until his untimely death. He was a great character and will be sorely missed by family and friends. |
