Hillhead Cricket Club

Hillhead Sports Club Annual St Andrew’s Day Ceilidh tickets available below.

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Top work as always Adam 👏🏻

Doing my bit for the members of Hillhead Sports Club & local residents of Hughenden-Glasgow Neighbourhood Watch by gritting the roundabout. I don’t get paid for this, it’s just something I do and have been for the past 3 years. Follow the link if you would like to buy me a coffee ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GMGLTD

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VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED HSC BURNS SUPPER !!!

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REMEMBRANCE DAY AT HUGHENDEN SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11 2023

A short service was held in the Sports Club Bar at Hughenden on Saturday morning November 11 to commemorate Armistice Day.

Before a smallish group of members and four guests from Hillhead High School, Head Mrs Karen McAlaney, Mr Tom Carson SMT, and Head Prefects, Carl Haas and Pearl Smith-Stewart, James Lindley -Dawe ( pictured) explained the history of the opening of the War Memorial Grounds and its Clubhouse along with the WW1 and later WW2 Memorial panels.

Two poems were recited - “ My Boy Jack” by Rudyard Kipling and “ To AHJ” by Violet Jacob- respectively by James Lindley-Dawe and Bernie Mitchell.

The traditions of the Last Post, the Silence and Reveille were also observed.

James Lindley- Dawe is more usually seen at Hugheden in his cricketing whites in his role as the 1st XI wicketkeeper. Here for the service he wore the uniform of an Able Seaman in the RNR. In the image he is displaying the wreath provided by HMS Dalriada

Image James lindley-Dawe

The Hillhead Sports Club Remembrance Service is this Saturday on the 11th of November. It will start at 1045 upstairs in the sports bar.
All are welcome to attend.

A fantastic evening last night at the Craik Cup Dinner.

Congrats to Jack (Player of the year) , Rayyan (Young player of the year) and Sam (Biggest off field contributor) for winning the prizes.

Willie Young and Eric Davidson were right good speakers and thanks once again to Des McKeown for being a brilliant compère! Huge thanks to for the gorgeous meal!

Photos: Romir More

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Our in-house 'High Priests of Scran', Cafe Source Too West End 😻, have not only gone & launched a new lip-lickin' winter menu, but hunners of tasty deals, too!

Both this evening, and tomorrow, there is a massive 50% off the food menu for members and students.

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Many will know that Hughenden was purchased to create a lasting memorial to those former pupils and staff of Hillhead High School who never came home from the horrors of World War 1, and we are honoured to be the custodians currently entrusted with its care.

We are approaching this year’s Remembrance Day and on Saturday 11th November we shall be having a small memorial service in the Sports Club remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

We thus warmly invite HSC members and members of the community to attend our small service on Saturday, November 11th upstairs in the sports bar where the Hillhead High School memorial tablets are located.

The service will begin at 10.45 a.m. sharp.

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Hillhead Cricket Club are holding their annual Craik Cup Dinner on Friday 3rd November. This event has been running for many years in honour of James Fraser Craik, a former Hillhead High School pupil who was decorated for his service in World War 2. He was tragically shot down in Saxony in 1945 in his 77th operational flight. In his memory, in 1946, the Craik family presented Hillhead Cricket Club with the Craik Cups. These Cups are awarded in his honour and memory to the Player and Young Player of the Year at the Hillhead Cricket Club Annual Dinner. The event has been an ever-present fixture in the Hillhead Cricket Club calendar since 1946.

We are looking for donations of raffle prizes to raise vital funds for the club. If you are willing to donate a prize, then we will promote your business through our social media channels. In addition, your business/company name will also be announced several times over the course of the evening. The dinner is attended by over 110 guests so a sizeable audience will see, and hear, of your generosity in supporting the local community.

If you are willing to donate, please get in touch and we can let you know the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you.

Still a few tickets available for our fantastic annual Craik Cup Dinner on Friday 3rd November at the Sports Club.

Message Richard Bond (details below) if you would like to purchase a tickets.

Members and Non members are welcome.

St. Andrew's Day Cèilidh 2023!

After last year’s sell-out success, Hillhead Sports Club is cock-a-hoop to announce our St. Andrew’s Cèilidh will take place this year on Saturday, December 2

Top-rated cèilidh band Stravaig will provide the toe-tapping tunes, and DJ Diogo Unchained will close the evening with a floor-filling set of Caledonian BANGERZ for all ages

The great craic starts at 7.30 pm, but Café Source Too will, of course, be open for hungry and thirsty keen beans

Tickets for this great annual event are on sale now and cost from £12 each - inclusive of booking & card fees and a charity donation. Family and friends are very welcome

Book tickets here https://tktp.as/EIEOCE

The dress code is smart/casual, with kilts and tartan very much encouraged. Don't worry if you don't know the dances, as each one will be walked through first by the band. We look forward to seeing you there!

RWC - SEMI FINALS
THIS FRIDAY/SATURDAY 20/21 OCTOBER
so its the AB's v South Africa then for the FINAL !!!

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RWC - OCTOBER 14 +15

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Indoor nets have started up - 6:30pm on Wednesdays at the High School of Glasgow. If you are interested in attending and you aren’t a current member please message us and we can give you more details.

RWC THIS SATURDAY THE BIG ONE

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RWC SCHEDULE WEEK 4 SPORTS CLUB BAR

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BIG one this SATURDAY at 20.00 v ROMANIA

RUGBY WORLD CUP WEEK 3

TV VIEWING SPORTS CLUB BAR – THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Please note below. See you then ??

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RUGBY WORLD CUP - SEPTEMBER 9/10

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DISAPPOINTING SEASON END FOR HILLHEAD 1st X1 at HUGHENDEN

Hillhead 1st X1 125 for 9 ( after 50 overs ) 1 point Partick X1 126 for 4 ( after 23.3 overs ) 25 points

After all the early morning’s effort expended by ground staff and players to have the square and wicket fit for play by the appointed start time of 12.00, the outcome of the final match in 2023 was a resounding 6 wicket defeat for Hillhead. As a result, they finished 3rd in WDCU Premiership 3, their record for 2023 was Played 16 Won 11. Of these victories, 2 were recorded against Titwood who finished above Hillhead in 2nd place in the league, but hindsight reveals that, discounting the 2 losses to Partick, their inability to defeat Clubs lower in the league ultimately cost the Club dearly.

Inserted on the drying wicket, Hillhead batted gamely throughout their 50 over allocation. Although progress was slow against a very tight and well disciplined attack, the cricket was absorbing and proved a fine spectacle for the smallish group of supporters. Five of the Hillhead batters made double figures and top scorer was wicket keeper, Jim Lindley- Dawe, who displayed typical Yorkshire grit and obstinacy in compiling a hard earned 31 not out with 21 singles. Next was Cammy Horn, who, in the unusual position of opener, reigned in his natural free hitting game to grind out 23 runs. Of the others, Jack Holland and Romir More fell for 14 and 15 respectively when going well, and Rahul Sharma was undone by leg break bowler, Tony Hulatt, again for 14.

For their part, Partick wasted little time in going for what was ultimately a meagre total. After 11 overs of their reply, their openers had reached 55 for no loss; Hillhead at that stage had scored only 17 for 2 wickets down. Apart from leg spinner, Jared Bartlett, who picked up both Partick openers cheaply, but only when the Partick reply had reached 3 figures. The other 5 bowlers in the Hillhead attack each have had better days at the office. The visitors took only 23 overs to reach their target, their only blemish being 2 late run outs which spoiled their score card. The outcome of first in the table playing third resulted in a convincing victory for Partick and the Hillhead squad could have had no complaints about that. It was Hillhead 1st X1’s only league defeat at Hughenden all season

The season, which began in wintry conditions at Helensburgh on the last Saturday in April with a fine victory, petered out on the last Saturday in August with defeat in dampish but eminently playing conditions. However the Hillhead club should take heart from its being able to field 2 competitive Saturday X1’s and a Sunday development team throughout the season. Planning for season 2024 begins soon.

Images - Acknowledgements Ian Holland

1 Jack Holland, Hillhead 1st XI captain, who had an outstanding season with the bat ( image taken during the season )

2. Romir More goes for a big leg side hit

DISAPPOINTING SEASON END FOR HILLHEAD 1st X1 at HUGHENDEN

Hillhead 1st X1 125 for 9 ( after 50 overs ) 1 point Partick X1 126 for 4 ( after 23.3 overs ) 25 points

After all the early morning’s effort expended by ground staff and players to have the square and wicket fit for play by the appointed start time of 12.00, the outcome of the final match in 2023 was a resounding 6 wicket defeat for Hillhead. As a result, they finished 3rd in WDCU Premiership 3, their record for 2023 was Played 16 Won 11. Of these victories, 2 were recorded against Titwood who finished above Hillhead in 2nd place in the league, but hindsight reveals that, discounting the 2 losses to Partick, their inability to defeat Clubs lower in the league ultimately cost the Club dearly.

Inserted on the drying wicket, Hillhead batted gamely throughout their 50 over allocation. Although progress was slow against a very tight and well disciplined attack, the cricket was absorbing and proved a fine spectacle for the smallish group of supporters. Five of the Hillhead batters made double figures and top scorer was wicket keeper, Jim Lindley- Dawe, who displayed typical Yorkshire grit and obstinacy in compiling a hard earned 31 not out with 21 singles. Next was Cammy Horn, who, in the unusual position of opener, reigned in his natural free hitting game to grind out 23 runs. Of the others, Jack Holland and Remi More fell for 14 and 15 respectively when going well, and Rahul Sharma was undone by leg break bowler, Tony Hulatt, again for 14.

For their part, Partick wasted little time in going for what was ultimately a meagre total. After 11 overs of their reply, their openers had reached 55 for no loss; Hillhead at that stage had scored only 17 for 2 wickets down. Apart from leg spinner, Jared Bartlett, who picked up both Partick openers cheaply, but only when the Partick reply had reached 3 figures. The other 5 bowlers in the Hillhead attack each have had better days at the office. The visitors took only 23 overs to reach their target, their only blemish being 2 late run outs which spoiled their score card. The outcome of first in the table playing third resulted in a convincing victory for Partick and the Hillhead squad could have had no complaints about that. It was Hillhead 1st X1’s only league defeat at Hughenden all season

The season, which began in wintry conditions at Helensburgh on the last Saturday in April with a fine victory, petered out on the last Saturday in August with defeat in dampish but eminently playing conditions. However the Hillhead club should take heart from its being able to field 2 competitive Saturday X1’s and a Sunday development team throughout the season. Planning for season 2024 begins soon.

Images - Acknowledgements Ian Holland

1. Jack Holland, Hillhead Captain, who enjoyed an outstanding season with the bat ; image taken during the season.

2. Romir More goes for a big legside hit.

The final weekend fixtures of the season.

CRAIK CUP DINNER - FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3

ALL members ; please support our CLUB DINNER. Reserve your place as noted below Many thanks.

Tonight’s evening league team away at Bellahouston Park Vs

Thank you to our weekend match ball sponsor!

HILLHEAD 1st X1 TRIUMPH IN THE GARSCUBE GLOOM

Hillhead 163 all out ( 38.3 overs) 25 points Milngavie 147 all out ( 40.4 overs ) 7 points

At 20.30 in the gathering gloom at the Glasgow University estate, Hillhead took their last wicket to defeat hosts, Milngavie, by 16 runs in a very closely contested game. Milngavie looked in control of the outcome for most of their reply to Hillhead’s 163 in reaching 125 for 5 in the 29th over of the game, reduced to 41 overs/side due to rain delays. But then the visitors rallied due to 2 wickets in 2 balls from both strike bowler, Gavin Lynch, and first change, Keshav Soni. The former recovered well from a very poor first spell to exert control in his second run to put the brake on the Milngavie victory attempt. His first wicket came from a superb catch on the long leg boundary courtesy of “Romi” More , while his second was a pouch behind from wicket keeper, James Lindley-Dawe, who had 4 scorebook victims, but had no luck with his 5th appeal. Keshav’s wickets came in tight 8 over spell where he took 3 for 25.

The fact Hillhead rallied well in a game they might have lost was down to the cricket nous of Captain, Jack Holland, who managed his bowling resources expertly and set an enviable example in his fielding skills. Earlier, he had already led from the front with his batting, compiling a well constructed 60, when the next highest contributor was “extras” with 30. However, both Ganesh Ardarkar and Sneehan Das also batted well for their 20 and 23 respectively, but both will have been disappointed that they failed to build on their promising starts.

Another 25 points from this victory finds Hillhead still in a with a chance of promotion from WDCU Premiership 3 but to achieve that, they will require to defeat the strong Partick X1 in the final league game of the season on Saturday August 27 at Hughenden, 12.00 start.

ALL spectators and friends will be made very welcome at this game. The 1st X1 are worthy of your support.

Image 1 Jack Holland strokes an elegant cover drive

Image 2 Keshav Soni's displays his intensity in his follow through

Acknowledgements Ian Holland