Meigle Park update
The firsts had a bizarre call off on Saturday, after making the three hour round trip to Kirkcaldy only to discover Dunnikier’s ground being unplayable and the umpire rightly calling off the game without a ball being bowled.
A makeshift Gala 2nds suffered defeat to a strong Stewart Melville 3rds at Meigle Park in Division Five, who contained six players from their 2nd XI – who are third in Division One – the week before.
Ben McColm and Seb Loumeau took two wickets each, while young Cullen Halley and Abdul Wahab both bowled well as the capital side made 206 for six.
In reply, Shokib Bangash was top run scorer with 26 and Starrett player of the match Halley with 12 as Gala were all out for 87.
This weekend sees Gala host Penicuik on Braw Lads’ Day on Saturday, with a 12noon start at Meigle Park. The bar will be open for anyone coming up for something to do during afternoon.
The 2nds will be at Penicuik 2nds on Sunday with a 1pm start, we are due to also face Manderston on Friday evening at 6pm in a t20 game at Meigle Park.
Training continues on Mondays and Thursdays at 6pm – we are currently looking out for more players to help us put out two teams each week for the second half of the season. Please contact us via social media or galacricketclub@gmail.com if interested or would like more information.
Juniors
A number of our softball squad played their first incrediball game at under 12s at St Boswells, and managed to win. Well done to the squad who showed great attitude.
Our games against St Boswells at under 15s at home and softball festival this Friday at Hawick both have been called off.
We are also hosting two junior summer camps – the dates have slightly changed, with the first on for two days and to take place Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 July, and a second camp to take place Wednesday 29 to Friday 31 July. Both camps will run 10am to 2pm and are open to children aged 8 to 15 years of age. All members and non-members are welcome.
Contact galacricketclub@gmail.com to sign up.
Junior training takes place every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 7.45pm.
Braw Lads
We were delighted to host the Braw Lad and Lass and their friends and family ahead of the Braw Lads’ Ball last Saturday. Good luck to all the principals, including our players, Braw Lad Ruaridh Anderson and Bearer of the Stone Jamie Bell, for this week’s festivities.
Sponsors/supporters day
Sponsors/supporters day is due to take place on Saturday 11 July, with invites now issued. If you have not received an invite please contact galacricketclub@gmail.com.
Our sponsorship brochure is now available to view – www.galacricketclub.co.uk/club-sponsors-and-opportunities/ – if wish to sponsor club please get in touch – galacricketclub@gmail.com.
Memberships overdue
Membership forms are available to complete, either online or in person with forms available at the bar. Online form can be accessed via www.galacricketclub.co.uk/membership-forms
Club available for hire
Looking for a venue to host an event? Our clubrooms are available, alongside our marquee. Please contact us via galacricketclub@gmail.com or DM on social media.
Volunteers
The club is always on the look out for volunteers – if anyone thinks they can spare some time during the summer to help the club with any aspect – admin, grass cutting, minibus driving or playing – please get in touch.