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SEASON GIFFORD MINI GOBLINS
The Haddington Mini Tournament on Sunday the 4th May brings
the curtain down on our rugby for this season. Next season
begins on Sunday the 31st of August.
All the coaches are very pleased with the improvements
everyone is making and I know Derek is very proud of “his”
P7 squad, especially after their successful trip to Wales.
We wish them all the best in their endeavours in “senior”
rugby and look forward to seeing some of them playing for
Scotland in the future. Even if they don’t, they should
continue to enjoy their rugby – it is a great game
for all abilities, shapes and sizes and you will make many
great friends through the game.
Best wishes from Adam, Derek, Colin, Mike, Andy, Stuart,
Alastair and Charlie.
Remember Gifford Kwik Cricket starts at the Bleachfield
on Sunday 11th May also at 10:15.
Don’t forget to go along and support Scotland at
the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens at Murrayfield on
31 May to 1 June, the final event in the 2007/08 IRB Sevens
World Series. www.edinburgh7s.com/
P4 & P7 GIFFORD MINI GOBLINS
AT HADDINGTON RUGBY CLUB - SUNDAY 4 MAY
The P4 & P7 (only) Goblins are scheduled to play in
the Haddington Rugby Club Mini Tournament on Sunday 4th
May. We should aim to be there (changed) for 10:30 at the
latest. Haddington RFC is at Neilson Park, Haddington..
This event is not expected to finish before 14:00.
For those that wish, we will be leaving Gifford at 10:00.
Alternatively you may wish to make your own way there. Please
phone Colin Baird on 01620 810812 to let him know if you
are unavailable or require a lift.
If there is any doubt about this event being on please check
the HOTLINE 01620 810856 after 09:30 hrs on the Sunday morning.
Published 1 May 2008.
GIFFORD MINI GOBLINS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
AT DUNBAR RUGBY CLUB - SUNDAY 27 APRIL
NOTE CHANGED TIMES
All Goblins are scheduled to play in the Dunbar Rugby Club
Mini Tournament on Sunday 27th April. We should aim to be
there (changed) for 10:15 at the latest. Dunbar RFC is at
the Hallhill Healthy Living Centre, Dunbar. (see directions
below). This event is not expected to finish before 14:00.
For those that wish, we will be leaving Gifford at 09:45.
Alternatively you may wish to make your own way there. Please
phone Colin Baird on 01620 810812 to let him know if you
are unavailable or require a lift.
If there is any doubt about this event being on please check
the HOTLINE 01620 810856 after 09:30 hrs on the Sunday morning.
DIRECTIONS TO DUNBAR RUGBY CLUB:-
Head for Haddington. Take the A1 Expressway south to Dunbar.
When you get to Thistley Cross Roundabout continue south
on the A1.
At Spott Roundabout turn left towards Dunbar. Turn second
left into Kellie Road and follow Kellie Road until you reach
the Hallhill Healthy Living Centre car park.
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on this link to go to map>>
Published 18 April 2008.
P7 GIFFORD MINI GOBLINS
AT HADDINGTON RUGBY CLUB - SUNDAY 4 MAY
The P7 (only) Goblins are scheduled to play in the Haddington
Rugby Club Mini Tournament on Sunday 4th May. We should
aim to be there (changed) for 10:30 at the latest. Haddington
RFC is at Neilson Park, Haddington.. This event is not expected
to finish before 14:00.
For those that wish, we will be leaving Gifford at 10:00.
Alternatively you may wish to make your own way there. Please
phone Colin Baird on 01620 810812 to let him know if you
are unavailable or require a lift.
If there is any doubt about this event being on please check
the HOTLINE 01620 810856 after 09:00 hrs on the Sunday morning.
Published 18 April 2008.
MATCH INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS TO DUNS RFC
The Club has arranged some training and a game with Duns
RFC mini section at 11:00 am on Sunday 16th March at Duns
Rugby Club.
Please note the P1 to P3s will have training at the Bleachfield
at 10:15 as usual.
For those that wish, we will be leaving Gifford at 09:45
aiming to be there changed for about 10:30. Alternatively
you may wish to make your own way there.
Phone Colin Baird on 01620 810812 to let him know if you
are unavailable or require a lift.
If there is any doubt about this trip being on please check
the HOTLINE after 09:00am on the Sunday morning.
DIRECTIONS TO DUNS RUGBY CLUB:-
Head for Duns on the B6355 (A6112). When you get to Duns,
the Rugby Club (changing rooms) are on Newton Street, opposite
the Jim Clark Museum. After getting changed, we then get
back into the cars and drive to (A6105) the school.
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on this link to go to map>>
We should aim to be ready to play for 11:00 am.
Duns normally, kindly provide something to eat after the
rugby and everyone is encouraged to stay for a short while.
Published 5 March 2008.
THE WARRIORS ARE COMING
The Club has invited Watsonian Warriors to Gifford for
training and some games at 10:15 am on Sunday 2nd March
at the Bleachfield. They will be bringing squads at P3 to
P5 ages.
Afterwards we would like to provide some drinks and snacks
for our guests on the wall. Everyone should bring something.
If the weather forecast the night before is bad we will
have to call off their visit.
While the P3 to P5 teams are at Gifford, the P7s have been
asked to Haddington (10:30) for some training and probably
a match at the end. Please note the P6s should come to Gifford
and they will make up the P5 squad.
If there is any doubt about these events being on please
check the HOTLINE after 09:30am on the Sunday morning.
SIX NATIONS INTERNATIONALS
SCOTLAND v ENGLAND
The Club has tickets for Scotland’s Calcutta Cup
match against England ko 3:15 pm. Saturday 8th March.
We will leave Gifford at 1:15 pm returning at approximately
6:15 pm
There will be an appropriate number of supervising adults.
All children travelling should have adequate warm, waterproof
clothing and perhaps a snack.
If you would like to go to this game please contact Colin
(01620 810812) or speak to your Coach at training.
Published 23 February 2008.
MATCH INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS TO LASSWADE RFC
The Club has arranged some games with Lasswade and Watsonian
mini sections at 11:30 am on Sunday 17th February at Lasswade
Rugby Club.
For those that wish, we will be leaving Gifford at 10:30
aiming to be there for about 11:00. Alternatively you may
wish to make your own way there.
Phone Colin Baird on 01620 810812 to let him know if you
are unavailable or require a lift.
If there is any doubt about this trip being on please check
the HOTLINE after 09:30am on the Sunday morning.
DIRECTIONS TO LASSWADE RUGBY CLUB:-
Head for Pencaitland on the B6355. When you get to the
Pencaitland X-roads take the A6093 (left through Pencaitland)
to Dalkeith. When you reach the A68 turn right (take care)
to Dalkeith. When you enter Dalkeith head straight over
the large roundabout then traffic lights and continue downhill
and over the Esk Bridge, passed the (old) school and then
take the left fork. Pass the Midlothian Council Offices,
to some traffic lights (centre of Dalkeith). Turn left towards
Bonnyrigg. At the Eskbank Toll roundabout continue towards
Bonnyrigg (A6094). At the A7 roundabout again continue straight
over to Bonnyrigg. At the traffic signals in Bonnyrigg town
centre continue west on the A6094 towards Rosewell and just
before you leave the outskirts of Bonnyrigg, Lasswade RFC
is on your right. They have just built a new stand.
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on this link to go to map>>
Published 09 February 2008.
SIX NATIONS INTERNATIONALS
SCOTLAND v FRANCE
The Club has tickets for Scotland’s first home match
against France ko 3:00 pm. Sunday 3rd February.
We will leave Gifford at 1:00 pm returning at approximately
6:00 pm
There will be an appropriate number of adults supervising
if some of the younger Goblins wish to go unaccompanied.
All children travelling should have adequate warm, waterproof
clothing and perhaps a snack. Parents of children attending
will be issued with a mobile phone number of one of the
travelling adults.
If you would like to go to this game please contact Colin
(01620 810812) or speak to your Coach at training.
Published 21 January 2008.
First Ever Gifford Mini Goblins Rugby Tour a Huge
Success
In 2006 the Gifford Mini Goblins Rugby Club celebrated
its 25th birthday and held several fund raising events to
mark the occasion. One of the results of that activity was
the Club’s first ever tour with a team of Primary
Sevens going to the rugby heartlands of South Wales.
The Primary Seven team was the largest group of boys that
had come all the way through the club and had performed
extremely well in matches and tournaments.
So it was with some trepidation and lots of excitement
that 12 children and 14 adults flew south on Friday 4th
January 2008 to begin their adventure. The tour started
in Cardiff with a visit to the magnificent Millennium Stadium
which had everyone in awe.

Thanks to Edinburgh Rugby’s generosity the touring
party all had tickets to see Edinburgh play the Cardiff
Blues on Friday night. Although a small contingent they
were very vocal and cheered Edinburgh on to a fantastic
victory winning by one point thanks to a Phil Godman drop
goal in the dying minutes of the match. The tour had got
off to a great start.

The following day saw an early start as the party left
the comfort of the Youth Hostel and walked to the nearest
train station which took them to Caerphilly where they were
met by our hosts for the weekend. It was quickly established
that Caerphilly Rugby Club shared all the same values as
the Gifford Mini Goblins which augured well for the next
two days.

The match on Saturday was preceded with a warm-up training
session that allowed both sets of players to get to know
each other better. Indeed given the numbers, Caerphilly
loaned the Goblins four of their players to even up the
teams and to get everyone playing.
The match was played in a wonderfully competitive atmosphere
where the Goblins managed a famous victory assisted by their
Caerphilly loans who were quite happy to take on their usual
team mates.

At the side of the pitch both sets of supporters got to
know each other as well which was made very easy by the
friendly reception that was extended to everyone. The mums
in particular got on very well and there was already talk
of reunions by the end of the weekend!

After the success on the pitch the party celebrated with
a trip to the local bowling centre and then it was back
into Cardiff for a slap up meal at China China where you
can eat as much as you want – well the boys had earned
it after all.

The Sunday fixture was an even greater event for the Goblins
as a fifteen aside match was organised to be played on the
full sized Caerphilly Rugby Club pitch – a first for
many of the boys. Before kick off however another warm up
session took place with both teams working together having
to got to know each other the previous day. The “Caerphilly
Goblins” were just as happy to stay with what they
hoped would again be the winning team. The only challenge
was for the referee as both teams were in green tops!

Again the match was a terrific contest played in the very
best spirit with great skill and determination being shown
by both teams. While the Goblins went into half time a try
ahead, Caerphilly came back strongly in the second half
and scored twice to win the game.

On this occasion however there were no disappointed boys
as both teams had thoroughly enjoyed the match as had the
supporters. Particular mention must be given to John Taviner
who refereed both games and is President for Youth Rugby
for Caerphilly Rugby Club and did a brilliant job and brought
out the best in both sets of players.

Afterwards in the clubhouse Caerphilly presented all the
players with a souvenir tie, mug and a medal as well as
ties and pennants to Adam White and Derek Smith for the
Goblins. In return the Goblins presented a beautiful hand
made clock and mirror (made by one of the players parents)
to celebrate the fixture. In addition the party made a cash
donation from the parents to go toward the Caerphilly Mini
Rugby Club tour to Ireland later in the year as way of a
thank you for all the kindness they had shown including
laundering the teams kit overnight!

This ended what was judged by all to be a hugely successful
tour and while this was the first it certainly would not
be the last.
TRY AGAIN FUNDAY – 10:15 SUNDAY 30 DECEMBER
Instead of normal training, we are meeting at the Bleachfield
at 10:15 on Sunday the 30th of December for some fun. Everybody
is welcome to join in, dads, mums, brothers, sisters, friends
and any former Goblins out there. There might even be football
and of course some rugby as well.
Afterwards if the weather is kind we hope to have some
drinks and things on the wall. Everyone should bring a little
something. If the weather is not good and we have to call
off we will try again the following Sunday, the 6th.
If there is any doubt about any of these events being on,
the hotline will be updated at 9:30 on the morning
Published 27 December 2007
GIFFORD MINI GOBLINS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
AT WATSONIAN WARRIORS - SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2007
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO RUGBY THIS SUNDAY FOR THE P1s &
2s
P3 to P6 Goblins are scheduled to play against North Berwick
and Watsonians at Watsonian Rugby Club on Sunday 25th November.
We should aim to be there (changed) at 12:30. It is expected
that this event will be finished around 2:30pm. Directions
for Watsonian RFC are given below.
For those that wish, we will be leaving Gifford at 11:30.
Alternatively you may wish to make your own way there.
Phone Colin Baird on 01620 810812 to let him know if you
are unavailable or require a lift.
If there is any doubt about the trip to Watsonians being
on, the HOTLINE will be updated by 10:00 on Sunday morning.
Alternatively you can check the Watsonian’s hotline
on 0131 446 6055 after 09:30 also on the Sunday morning.
DIRECTIONS TO WATSONIAN RUGBY CLUB:-
Head for Edinburgh on the A1. When you get to Old Craighall
Interchange take the A720 City Bypass to Sherriffhall. Continue
on the A720 City Bypass to the Fairmilehead (Ski Slope)
junction. Turn off and head into Edinburgh straight over
the Fairmilehead crossroads (traffic signals). Continue
into Edinburgh passed the Braidhills Hotel to the traffic
signals at Greenbank Church. Straight over. Turn left at
the next signals (Greenbank Drive) heading for Craiglockhart.
Take the next right (Morningside Grove) to Morningside Drive
then left and follow the road (Craighouse Road/ Myreside
Road) until you reach Myreside (Watsonian Rugby Club) on
your left opposite the grandstand.
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Published 19November 2007
MATCH AT DALKEITH RUGBY CLUB - SUNDAY 28 OCTOBER
- 10.30
All Goblins are scheduled to play against Forrester and
Dalkeith at Dalkeith Rugby Club on Sunday 28th October.
We should aim to be there (changed) at 10.30. Dalkeith RFC
clubhouse is between the town centre and Eskbank Toll.
For those that wish, we will be leaving Gifford at 10.00.
Alternatively you may wish to make your own way there.
Phone Colin Baird on 01620 810812 to let him know
if you are unavailable or require a lift. Please remember
that the clocks go back 1 hour on the night of the 27th.
DIRECTIONS TO DALKEITH RUGBY CLUB:-
Head for Pencaitland on the B6355. When you get to the Pencaitland
X-roads take the A6093 (left through Pencaitland) to Dalkeith.
When you reach the A68 turn right (take care) to Dalkeith.
When you enter Dalkeith head straight over the large roundabout
then mini-roundabout and continue downhill and over the
Esk Bridge, passed the school and then take the left fork.
Pass the Midlothian Council Offices, to some traffic lights
(centre of Dalkeith). Turn left towards Bonnyrigg. The rugby
pitches are on your left (in the public park) just after
the church. The clubhouse is on your right opposite the
public park.
I often find it difficult to park on the main road as well
as being difficult with children, therefore continue towards
Bonnyrigg (Eskbank), passed the clubhouse and the next church
then turn first left into Waverley Road and first left again
into Park Road and continue to the end and park. This is
a much quieter and safer road.
POSTPONED HADDINGTON RFC - SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER
Sunday, the 14th of October, we were supposed to be going
to Haddington RFC. Unfortunately as it is the October school
break we have agreed to postpone this until later in the
season. Instead there will be training at 10:15 as usual
for those who are not going away.
If there is any doubt about this event being on please check
the HOTLINE 01620 810856 after 09:00 hrs on the Sunday morning.
Published 8 October 2007
GIFFORD MINI GOBLINS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
AT DUNBAR RUGBY CLUB - SUNDAY 9 SEPTEMBER
The Club has arranged some games with Duns and Dunbar RFC
mini sections at 10:30 am (changed) on Sunday 9 September
at Dunbar Rugby Football Club..
For those that wish, we will be leaving Gifford at 10:00.
Alternatively you may wish to make your own way there. Please
phone Colin Baird on 01620 810812 to let him know if you
are unavailable or require a lift.
If there is any doubt about this event being on please check
the HOTLINE 01620 810856 after 09:00 hrs on the Sunday morning.
DIRECTIONS TO DUNBAR RUGBY CLUB:-
Head for Haddington. Take the A1 Expressway south to Dunbar.
When you get to Thistley Cross Roundabout continue south
on the A1.
At Spott Roundabout turn left towards Dunbar. Turn second
left into Kellie Road and follow Kellie Road until you reach
the Hallhill Healthy Living Centre car park.
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on this link to go to map>>
Published 30 August 2007
GIFFORD MINI GOBLINS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
AT DUNBAR RUGBY CLUB - SUNDAY 29 APRIL
NOTE CHANGED TIMES
All Goblins are scheduled to play in the Dunbar Rugby Club
Mini Tournament on Sunday 29th April. We should aim to be
there (changed) for 10:15 at the latest. Dunbar RFC is at
the Hallhill Healthy Living Centre, Dunbar. (see directions
on back). This event is not expected to finish before 14:00.
For those that wish, we will be leaving Gifford at 09:45.
Alternatively you may wish to make your own way there. Please
phone Colin Baird on 01620 810812 to let him know if you
are unavailable or require a lift.
If there is any doubt about this event being on please check
the HOTLINE 01620 810856 after 09:00 hrs on the Sunday morning.
DIRECTIONS TO DUNBAR RUGBY CLUB:-
Head for Haddington. Take the A1 Expressway south to Dunbar.
When you get to Thistley Cross Roundabout continue south
on the A1.
At Spott Roundabout turn left towards Dunbar. Turn second
left into Kellie Road and follow Kellie Road until you reach
the Hallhill Healthy Living Centre car park.
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on this link to go to map>>
Published 20 April 2007
P6 VISIT TO MURRAYFIELD FOR EDINBURGH v MUNSTER
FRIDAY 4th MAY.
Finally I am able to confirm that EDINBURGH RUGBY v MUNSTER
will be played on FRIDAY 4th MAY with a 7.30pm kick off.
Can you please confirm to me that you are able to attend
and if so a rough guide on the number of players who wish
to take advantage of this opportunity as well as coaches,
parents and siblings.
Below are details regarding the evening for your information.
5.00pm - Meet at Edinburgh Rugby Office (Stripped and ready
to go). Car Parking is provided at the rear of the Murrayfield
Ice Rink, access from Corstorphine Road. You can walk through
to the Edinburgh Rugby Office from there.
5.10pm - You will be taken to the Murrayfield Wanderers
Clubhouse to put on boots and leave change of clothes.
5.20pm - Outline of the evenings events on the Back pitches
at Murrayfield
5.30pm - Core Skills session with Edinburgh Community Coaches,
Edinburgh Rugby’s Professional and Apprentice Professional
Players
6.30pm - End of Core Skills Session. Return to the changing
rooms and get changed into fresh, warm clothes (Showering
facilities will be available)
6.45pm - Taken to End Presidents Suite where players and
coaches will receive meal (Pasta Based with Bread and juice).
7.20pm - Make way to seats ready for Kick Off
7.30pm - Kick off - Edinburgh Rugby V Munster
9.00pm - Make way back into End Presidents Suite to meet
players and signing session with Edinburgh Rugby Players.
9.30pm - Evening ends. Parents collecting children would
do so from End Presidents Suite.
The cost of the evening will be as follows:
Players £10.00 - This covers Coaching, Food, Ticket
for the game, opportunity to meet and get autographs
from Edinburgh players.
Coaches FREE - Free. All I would ask is that the coaches
help on the behavioural side of things. They will
take a minimal part in the coaching session, as I will have
coaches and players to deliver
this. They will also get food and a ticket to the game as
well as a chance to meet some of
the Edinburgh Players.
Parents £10.00 - This entitles them to a reduced price
ticket only, (normally £15.00). Parents are welcome
to
watch the Core Skills session and they can the go into the
Presidents suite (adjacent
to where the boys will be eating) prior to kick off for
a drink. Snacks are also available if
they wish.
Children FREE - Edinburgh Rugby offers children the chance
to come along on the night for FREE! To be
entitled to this Edinburgh Rugby must have a completed voucher.
This provides the child
with a match ticket and they are welcome to watch the Core
Skills session and they can go
into the Presidents suite (adjacent to where the boys will
be eating) prior to kick off for a
drink. Snacks are also available if they wish.
OAP £5.00 - Normal concessions apply and similar to
above this entitles them to a reduced price ticket
and they are welcome to watch the Core Skills session and
they can go into the Presidents
suite (adjacent to where the boys will be eating) prior
to kick off for a drink. Snacks are also
available if they wish.
Taking things forward, can you please let me have a rough
number of potential players and coaches and I will start
to collate as much information as I can as early as I can.
I will require a final numbers from you NO LATER THAN MONDAY
APRIL 30th.
I will forward you some information hand outs to give to
your players, which they can complete and hand back to you
along with their payment.
I hope the above makes sense and should you need any further
information please do not hesitate to contact me on the
numbers below or by e-mail.
Thanks again for your interest and I look forward to your
involvement in Edinburgh Rugby’s Pre Match event.
Published 20 April 2007
MATCH INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS TO TRINITY RFC
The Club has arranged some games with Trinity and Broughton
mini sections at 11:00 am on Sunday 25th March at Trinity
Rugby Club.
Sadly there will be no rugby for the P2s and unders.
For those that wish, we will be leaving Gifford at 9:45
aiming to be there changed for about 10:30. Alternatively
you may wish to make your own way there.
Phone Colin Baird on 01620 810812 to let him know if you
are unavailable or require a lift. If there is any doubt
about this trip being on please check the HOTLINE after
09:00am on the Sunday morning.
DIRECTIONS TO TRINITY RUGBY CLUB:-
Head for Edinburgh on the A1 and the east end of Ferry
Road (see map on next page). Head west along Ferry Road
across the traffic lights at Newhaven Road. After approx
250 metres turn right into Craighall Road then turn second
left into Craighall Gardens (cul-de-sac) and head to the
end which is the entrance to Bangholm (Trinity RFC). Park
in the old school quadrangle.
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on this link to go to map>>
UPDATED FIXTURES FOR MARCH & APRIL
Saturday 17 March – France V Scotland 3:30 Paris
Sunday 18 March – Training 10:15 Bleachfield
Sunday 25 March – Broughton TBC Bangholm Edinburgh
Sunday 1 April – Training 10:15 Bleachfield
Sunday 8 April – NO RUGBY – EASTER WEEK-END
Sunday 15 April – Training 10:15 Bleachfield
Sunday 22 April – Family Fun Day Note change in date
Sunday 29 April – Dunbar Tournament Note change in
date
Friday 4 May - Edinburgh Rugby P6 only TBC Murrayfield
Published 12 March 2007
SIX NATIONS INTERNATIONALS
SCOTLAND v IRELAND
The Club has tickets for Scotland’s next home match
against Ireland ko 1:30 pm. Saturday 10 March.
We will leave Gifford at 11:30 pm returning at approximately
4:30 pm
There will be an appropriate number of adults supervising
if some of the younger Goblins wish to go unaccompanied.
All children travelling should have adequate warm, waterproof
clothing and perhaps a snack. Parents of children attending
will be issued with a mobile phone number of one of the
travelling adults.
If you would like to go to this game please contact Adam
(01620 810298) or Colin (01620 810812) or speak to your
Coach at training.
Published 26 February 2007
SIX NATIONS INTERNATIONALS
SCOTLAND v ITALY
The Club has tickets for Scotland’s next home match
against Italy ko 3:00 pm. Saturday 24th February.
We will leave Gifford at 1:00 pm returning at approximately
6:00 pm
There will be an appropriate number of adults supervising
if some of the younger Goblins wish to go unaccompanied.
All children travelling should have adequate warm, waterproof
clothing and perhaps a snack. Parents of children attending
will be issued with a mobile phone number of one of the
travelling adults.
If you would like to go to this game please contact Adam
(01620 810298) or Colin (01620 810812) or speak to your
Coach at training.
Published 13 February 2007
WATSONIAN WARRIORS – TOURNEMENT
INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS FOR P6 GOBLINS ONLY
The P6 Goblins have been asked to take part in the Watsonian
Warriors Tournament at 11:30 on Sunday 25TH February at
Watsonians RFC on Myreside Road Edinburgh.
For those that wish, we will be leaving Gifford at 10:15
aiming to be there to register at 11:00, changed for about
11:30. Alternatively you may wish to make your own way there.
Phone Colin Baird on 01620 810812 to let him know if you
are unavailable or require a lift.
DIRECTIONS TO WATSONIAN RUGBY CLUB:-
Head for Edinburgh on the A1. When you get to Old Craighall
Interchange take the A720 City Bypass to Sherriffhall. Continue
on the A720 City Bypass to the Fairmilehead (Ski Slope)
junction. Turn off and head into Edinburgh straight over
the Fairmilehead crossroads (traffic signals). Continue
into Edinburgh passed the Braidhills Hotel to the traffic
signals at Greenbank Church. Straight over. Continue straight
to Morningside (traffic signals). Straight over. Take the
third left into Morningside Park and continue until you
come to a T junction with Morningside Place. Turn left to
Tipperlin Road and then turn right and continue until Tipperlin
Road meets Colinton Road. Turn left onto Colinton Road,
passed George Watsons College and then turn left into South
Gilsland Road, continue to the end and enter the school
grounds and take the gap to the right between the two school
buildings into the Junior School playground and park. Walk
westwards to the main stand pitch. The players will change
in the main stand and the matches will take place over the
bridge over Myreside Road.
If there is any doubt about the games being on please check
the HOTLINE on 01620 810856 after 09:30 on the Sunday morning.

Published 20 February 2007
MATCH INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS TO LASSWADE RFC
The Club has arranged some games with Lasswade and Heriots
mini sections at 12:00 am on Sunday 18th February
at Lasswade Rugby Club.
Sadly there will be no rugby for the P2s and unders.
For those that wish, we will be leaving Gifford
at 10:45 aiming to be there changed for about 11:30.
Alternatively you may wish to make your own way there.
Phone Colin Baird on 01620 810812 to let him know if you
are unavailable or require a lift.
If there is any doubt about this trip being on please check
the HOTLINE after 09:00am on the Sunday morning.
DIRECTIONS TO LASSWADE RUGBY CLUB:-
Head for Pencaitland on the B6355. When you get to the
Pencaitland X-roads take the A6093 (left through Pencaitland)
to Dalkeith. When you reach the A68 turn right (take care)
to Dalkeith. When you enter Dalkeith head straight over
the large roundabout then traffic lights and continue downhill
and over the Esk Bridge, passed the school and then take
the left fork. Pass the Midlothian Council Offices, to some
traffic lights (centre of Dalkeith). Turn left towards Bonnyrigg.
At the Eskbank Toll roundabout continue towards Bonnyrigg
(A6094). At the A7 roundabout again continue to Bonnyrigg.
At the traffic signals at Bonnyrigg town centre continue
west on the A6094 towards Rosewell and just before you leave
the outskirts of Bonnyrigg, Lasswade RFC is on your right.
They have just built a new stand.
Published 6 February 2007
FUNDAY – NEW DATE SUNDAY 7 JANUARY
Because the event planned for the 29th of December had
to be called off, we are hoping to meet up at the Bleachfield
at 10:15 on Sunday the 7th of January for some fun. Everybody
is welcome to join in, dads, mums, brothers, sisters, friends
and any former Goblins out there. There will be some rugby
and maybe football as well
The next planned training session will be Sunday the 14th
of January at the Bleachfield, 10:15 as usual.
If there is any doubt about any of these events being on,
the hotline will be updated before 9:00 on the morning
Published 3 January 2007
MATCH INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS TO DUNS RFC
The Club has arranged some games with Duns and Dunbar mini
sections at 11:00 am on Sunday 4th February at Duns Rugby
Club.
Sadly there will be no rugby for the P2s and unders.
For those that wish, we will be leaving Gifford at 09:45
aiming to be there changed for about 10:30. Alternatively
you may wish to make your own way there.
Phone Colin Baird on 01620 810812 to let him know if you
are unavailable or require a lift.
If there is any doubt about this trip being on please check
the HOTLINE after 09:00am on the Sunday morning.
DIRECTIONS TO DUNS RUGBY CLUB:-
Head for Duns on the B6355 (A6112). When you get to Duns,
the Rugby Club (changing rooms) are on Newton Street, opposite
the Jim Clark Museum. After getting changed, we then get
back into the cars and drive to (A6105) the school.
We should aim to be ready to play for 11:00 am.
Duns normally, kindly provide something to eat after the
rugby and everyone is encouraged to stay for a short while.
Published 3 January 2007
SIX NATIONS INTERNATIONALS
SCOTLAND v WALES
The Club has tickets for Scotland’s home match against
Wales ko 3:30 pm. Saturday 10th February.
We will leave Gifford at 1:30 pm returning at approximately
6:30 pm
There will be an appropriate number of adults supervising
if some of the younger Goblins wish to go unaccompanied.
All children travelling should have adequate warm, waterproof
clothing and perhaps a snack. Parents of children attending
will be issued with a mobile phone number of one of the
travelling adults.
If you would like to go to this game please contact Adam
(01620 810298) or Colin (01620 810812) or speak to your
Coach at training.
Published 3 January 2007
FUNDAY – 10:15 FRIDAY 29 DECEMBER
Because of the long time until we officially meet again
we are intending to meet up at the Bleachfield at 10:15
on the morning of Friday the 29th of December for some fun.
Everybody is welcome to join in, dads, mums, brothers, sisters,
friends and any former Goblins out there. There will be
football and of course some rugby as well
The next training session will be Sunday the 7th of January
at the Bleachfield, 10:15 as usual.
If there is any doubt about any of these events
being on, the hotline will be updated before 9:00 am on
the morning.
Published 23 December 2006
SCOTLAND v AUSTRALIA - Saturday 25th November
The Club has tickets for Scotland’s final Autumn
International home match against Australia ko 2:30 pm. Saturday
25th November. We will leave Gifford Town Hall
at 12:30 pm returning at approximately 5:30 pm
There will be an appropriate number of adults supervising
if some of the younger Goblins wish to go unaccompanied.
All children travelling should have adequate warm, waterproof
clothing and perhaps a snack. Parents of children attending
will be issued with a mobile phone number of one of the
travelling adults.
If you would like to go to this game please contact Colin
(01620 810812) or speak to your Coach at training.
Published 18 November 2006
SCOTLAND v PACIFIC ISLANDERS
The Club has tickets for Scotland’s second Autumn
International home match against the hard-hitting Pacific
Islanders ko 2:30 pm. Saturday 18th November. We will leave
Gifford Town Hall at 12:30 pm returning at approximately
5:30 pm
There will be an appropriate number of adults supervising
if some of the younger Goblins wish to go unaccompanied.
All children travelling should have adequate warm, waterproof
clothing and perhaps a snack. Parents of children attending
will be issued with a mobile phone number of one of the
travelling adults.
If you would like to go to this game please contact Colin
(01620 810812) or speak to your Coach at training.
Published 12 November 2006
WATSONIAN RFC - MATCH INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS - SUNDAY
19th NOVEMBER 12.30
The Club has arranged some games with GHA and Peebles RFC
mini sections at 12:30 pm (changed) on Sunday 19TH November
at Watsonians RFC.
For those that wish, we will be leaving Gifford at 11:30
aiming to be there, changed for about 12:30. Alternatively
you may wish to make your own way there.
Phone Colin Baird on 01620 810812 to let him know if you
are unavailable or require a lift.
DIRECTIONS TO WATSONIAN RUGBY CLUB:-
Head for Edinburgh on the A1. When you get to Old Craighall
Interchange take the A720 City Bypass to Sherriffhall. Continue
on the A720 City Bypass to the Fairmilehead (Ski Slope)
junction. Turn off and head into Edinburgh straight over
the Fairmilehead crossroads (traffic signals). Continue
into Edinburgh passed the Braidhills Hotel to the traffic
signals at Greenbank Church. Straight over. Turn left at
the next signals (Greenbank Drive) heading for Craiglockhart.
Take the next right (Morningside Grove) to Morningside Drive
then left and follow the road (Craighouse Road/ Myreside
Road) until you reach Myreside (Watsonian Rugby Club) on
your left opposite the grandstand.
If there is any doubt about the games being on please check
the HOTLINE on 01620 810856 after 09:30 on the Sunday morning.
Published 4 November 2006
AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS SCOTLAND v ROMANIA
The Club has tickets for Scotland’s first Autumn
International home match against Romania ko 2:30 pm. Saturday
11th November. We will leave Gifford Town Hall at 12:30
pm returning at approximately 5:30 pm
There will be an appropriate number of adults supervising
if some of the younger Goblins wish to go unaccompanied.
All children travelling should have adequate warm, waterproof
clothing and perhaps a snack. Parents of children attending
will be issued with a mobile phone number of one of the
travelling adults.
If you would like to go to this game please contact Colin
(01620 810812) or speak to your Coach at training.
Published 30 October 2006
MATCH INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS TO DALKEITH RFC
The Club has arranged some games with Dalkeith RFC mini
section at 11:00 am on Sunday 29th October at Dalkeith Rugby
Club.
Please remember that the clocks go back 1 hour
on the night of Saturday the 28th
For those that wish, we will be leaving Gifford
at 10:00 aiming to be there changed for about 10:30. Alternatively
you may wish to make your own way there. Please phone Colin
Baird on 01620 810812 to let him know if you are unavailable
or require a lift.
If there is any doubt about the games being on please check
the HOTLINE on 01620 810856 after 09:00 on the Sunday morning.
DIRECTIONS TO DALKEITH RUGBY CLUB:-
Head for Pencaitland on the B6355. When you get to the Pencaitland
X-roads take the A6093 (left through Pencaitland) to Dalkeith.
When you reach the A68 turn right (take care) to Dalkeith.
When you enter Dalkeith head straight over the large roundabout
then mini-roundabout and continue downhill and over the
Esk Bridge, passed the school and then take the left fork.
Pass the Midlothian Council Offices, to some traffic lights
(centre of Dalkeith). Turn left towards Bonnyrigg. The rugby
pitches are on your left (in the public park) just after
the church. The clubhouse is on your right opposite the
public park.
I often find it difficult to park on the main road as well
as being difficult with children, therefore continue towards
Bonnyrigg (Eskbank), passed the clubhouse and the next church
then turn first left into Waverley Road and first left again
into Park Road and continue to the end and park. This is
a much quieter and safer road.
MORE MINI GOBLINS
MAKE THE GRADE
Following on from last year's news that former Goblin Kern
Boyd had been selected for the Scotland Under 18 Team, two
other ex mini Goblin players are beginning to make their
mark.
Gifford local Robert Watt has been selected for the Edinburgh
Under 16 squad. Rab plays prop for Haddington Colts and
the Falcons. He is at school at Knox Academy.
Sam Hunt has also been selected for the Under 16 squad.
Sam, who now plays his rugby for Fettes Colege, plays scrum
half.

Sam playing scrum half for the Goblins in the
pre-match entertainment for Scotland v.
New Zealand at Murrayfield, Novenber 2001.
Published 8 October 2006
GIFFORD MINI GOBLINS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
AT DUNBAR RUGBY CLUB - SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2006
The Club has arranged some games with Duns and Dunbar RFC
mini sections at 10:30 am (changed) on Sunday 10 September
at Dunbar Rugby Football Club..
For those that wish, we will be leaving Gifford at 10:00.
Alternatively you may wish to make your own way there. Please
phone Colin Baird nearer the time on 01620 810812 to let
him know whether you are:
- available to play
- meeting at Gifford
- making your own way there
- requiring a lift
DIRECTIONS TO DUNBAR RUGBY CLUB:-
Head for Haddington. Take the A1 Expressway south to Dunbar.
When you get to Thistley Cross Roundabout continue south
on the A1 Expressway.
At Spott Roundabout turn left towards Dunbar. Turn second
left into Kellie Road and follow Kellie Road until you reach
the Hallhill Healthy Living Centre car park.
If there is any doubt about this trip being on please check
the HOTLINE 01620 810856 from 09:00 hrs on the Sunday morning.
Published 21 August 2006
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