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Historical Timeline
Historical Timeline of Langholm Cricket Club from Past Minute Books
1858
A movement has been for some time on foot to re-establish a Cricket Club here. It has met with marked success; the members already amount to nearly 30, and there is every prospect that this manly and athletic game
will be carried on with great spirit. The 5th Duke of Buccleuch, with his wonted kindness, has given the club permission to play on the beautiful lawn in front of his Border seat.
1859
The first ever game involving Langholm was played on the 23rd of July 1859 against Hawick.
1934
Club stalwart, Mr Fred Graham, sadly passed away.
Club Constitution and Rules adopted.
R.Nesbitt employed as Groundsman on a wage of 5/- per week.
1935
Match admission increased from 3d. to 6d. (Pennies)
1938
W.G.Smith snr takes 10 wickets in an innings for 19 runs against Peebles County.
1939
Plans suggested to erect a Pavilion at pitchside.
1940
It was agreed to carry on the club as far as circumstanceswould allow due to the 2nd World War.
Club decided not to enter Carlisle Knockout Competition due to uncertainty of raising teams.
1941
The Military announced plans to take over the Castleholm in July.
Cricket ceased on The Castleholm due to the Military Camp despit several meetings with the camp's Commanding Officer.
1946
The Chairman gave a report of an interview by D.Milligan, W.G.Smith and J.Wright with the Officer Commanding the Camp and said that while there was no hope of getting a permanent pitch on the lower end of The Castleholm as it was presently used by the troops for football. The C.O. had granted the club permission to put up a practice net but pointed out that members would be admitted to The Castleholm, only by the main gate, and on the presentation of a Member's Card.
As there was a likelihood of the camp being vacated at an early date the clube were to contact the factor, Sir John H. Milne-Home whether the club could make use of the old pitch, now used by troops as a football pitch, with a view of having it ready for the 1947 season.
1948
Match admission fee raised to 1/-
1951
A proposal to play cricket on Sundays was defeated after a very heated discussion.
Langholm 2nd XI enter the Dumfriesshire Cricket Assoc. League.
1952
It was decided to introduce a local rule where a six would only be awarded if the ball cleared the perimeter fence.
1955
It was agreed to play cricket on Sundays.
1958
Club servants J.Wright, J.Fletcher & T.Paisley sadly passed away after many years of great service.
1961
Proposals were made to look into acquiring a new pavilion. J.Telford, C.Weatherstone, A.Stewart & T.Irving apponted to look into this.
1962
Tom Graham & Sons were awarded the work of building the new pavilion after an estimate of £1,490.
1963
The new Pavilion opens with a commemorative match,
1966
Discussions take place regarding the introduction of a licensed bar in the pavilion.
1967
New tables & stacking chairs were purchased, you know the ones!
After heated debate licensed bar proposal is passed.
1968
New club constitution adopted following the agreement to take on the licensed bar.
1969
Adam Beattie & James Black elected as Life-Members of the club for their many years of service.
1970
Langholm come out victorious at Crichton Royal Sevens. Team: E.Beattie (Capt.), T.Reid, W.G.Smith, R.Wylie, G.Irving, N.Grant & G.Johnstone.
Pitch is invaded by cows after a gate was left open.
Subscription remained at 15/- (75p)
W.Smith Jnr. takes 10 for 17 against Penicuik matching the feet by his father in 1938.
1971
Club retain Crichton Royal Sevens Trophy.
1972
Club finish runners-up in The Border League.
1973
Subscriptions raised to £1.
The club issue an apology to Mr John Young following an accident to his ear.
1974
Life-Member and great servant Adam Beattie sadly passes away.
Common Riding Committee request permission to build toilets on to the rear of the pavilion.
1975
The "Golden Arrows" make a parachute drop on to The Castleholm.
1976
Generator and electricity introduced into the pavilion.
Professional cricketer declines to play for Langholm during the coming season.
Langholm Cricket Club win The Border Cricket League.
1977
Indoor cricket nets installed in The Academy.
New toilets and shower room built to the rear of the pavilion.
1978
The club learnt of the interest of a cricket enthusiast living in Gretna who might like to undertake the job of umpiring for the coming season. J.Hogg was tasked to approach the gentleman in question, Henry Towler.
Club membership raised to £1.50.
W.Smith Jnr. passes 1000 wickets for the club.
1981
Club President Dr. T.M.S. Clark and Life Member James "Skinny" Black sadly passed away during the 1981 season.
1988
Henry Towler appointed as Club President.
1989
Gordon Johnstone and Steve Carr set new opening partnership record for the Border League of 240 against Lanark.
Steve Carr sets new high score record for the Border League of 254 the same day.
1990
Club servant T.Irving sadly passed away after many years of great service.
1991
Club secure the service of Australians Andy Armstrong and Richard Oswald for the 1991 season.
Subscriptions raised to £10 for players and £6 for ordinary members.
1992
Inglis Tait & Henry Towler elected as Life-Members of the club for their many years of dedicated service.
1993
Electricity is installed in The Pavilion.
1997-99
Life Member and loyal servant of the club, Inglis Tait, sadly passed away.
2001
Club celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Langholm winning The Border League in 1976. A smoker was held, attended by most of the successful team and also the current squad.
2002
Artificial wicket installed on The Castleholm.
2003
Showers are installed in the pavilion.
Gordon Johnstone elected as a Life-Member of the club for his many years of loyal service.
2007
Ist XI win The Border League Cup after defeating Gala in the final.
Tony Reid elected as a Life-Member of the club for his many years of loyal service.
2008
150th Anniversary of Langholm Cricket Club.
Langholm win the Border League Sixes at Langholm.
Langholm unofficially win The Border League finishing top. League rules stated that having only played 6 games, in which Langholm won all 6, they did not qualify to win the League which was awarded to St. Boswells who played 7.
Langholm 2nd XI win The Reserve League.
Dorothy Johnstone elected as a Life-Member of the club for her many years of loyal service.
The club hosted a dinner attended by ex-players, sponsors, other clubs and local dignitaries to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the club.
2011
Pavilion re-opens following extensive refurbishment.
Langholm Cricket Club application to join The Eden Valley Cricket League was unanimously accepted.
2012
Langholm Cricket Club are promoted after finishing 2nd in EVCL Division 3 in their first season in The Eden Valley Cricket League.
2013
Langholm Cricket Club are promoted after finishing 2nd in EVCL Division 2.
2015
Life Member and loyal servant of the club, Gordon Johnstone, sadly passed away.
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