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22 Dec 2024: Changed schedule for three league matches;  Selkirk curry night

Three matches involving the NHS Borders team have been rescheduled:  NHS v Gala has been moved from 03 Dec 2024 to 08 Apr 2025; Kelso v NHS from 29 Jan 2025 to 05 Feb;  and NHS v Kelso from 07 May 2025 to 28 May.  All these matches have been updated in the Matches page...

In other news, the Selkirk club held a very enjoyable curry night in the town's Taste of Spice restaurant. See Club News for a photo of the members who attended.

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