William Galloway’s funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon at Livingston crematorium .Unfortunately during this pandemic we have been informed that it will be restricted numbers with family only at the crematorium .Anybody wishing to show their respects may line the street where he lives at Pyothall where the cortege will be leaving at 1.20pm before travelling through Broxburn on his way to Livingston
Author: Broxburn
WILLIAM GALLOWAY (AKA BUBBLES)
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of life long supporter William Galloway (aka Bubbles) (70) .
Despite his handicap he still followed us all over the country and was very vocal in his support of the club and was not shy about backing the club financially as well . Bubbles will be sadly missed by all and our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this sad time .RIP Billy
RACE NIGHT RESULTS
A big thank you to all of you who took part in our virtual race night on Saturday Night you helped raise £474 for the club which is much appreciated in these hard times . A big thank you to Christine Dunbar who donated £40 of vouchers for Giannino’s restaurant ,we thank her very much for that kind gesture . The following are a list of all the winners
RACE ONE HORSE 1 ALBYN RESIDENT IAN SLOAN
RACE TWO HORSE 8 LAST ORDERS HEATHER McCORMICK
RACE THREE HORSE 7 LOUBIE LOU GORDON LOWDEN
RACE FOUR HORSE 2 CANAL TURN JOHN McCORMICK
RACE FIVE HORSE 4 RUSTY NAIL JOHN PAKE
RACE SIX HORSE 1 GOLDEN BOY DONNA SQUIRES
RACE SEVEN HORSE 1 STAY SAFE BRIAN HUNTER
RACE EIGHT HORSE 3 GAME CHANGER LESLEY PAKE
RACE NINE HORSE 5 ROUSETT CHRIS TOWNSLEY
RACE TEN HORSE 6 CAL CAL LYNNE DUTTON
The raffle drawn by Number generator was as follows First prize £40 of Giannino’s voucher’s was won by Elizabeth Cunningham . second prize of Broxburn Athletic merchandise was won by Ronnie Alexander . Third and fourth prize’s of Scottish cup history books about clubs from West Lothian written and researched by Gus Martin . They were won by Alan Cunningham and Robin Farrell .
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you all for your input . STAY SAFE
RACE NIGHT DATE
We will be holding a race night on Saturday the 11th July at 7pm for the club with an added raffle through Jim Provan’s face book which will go live .For every horse bought for the race night for £5 you will also get a free raffle ticket .Extra raffle tickets can be bought for £2 each . The prize’s are as follows 1st prize is £40 of vouchers for Giannino’s restaurant , kindly donated by Christine Dunbar . A second prize is Broxburn Athletic merchandise including Scarf , Tammy , Water bottle , Enamel pin badge and Commemorative Scottish cup mug all with the Broxburn Ath Badge on . (Merchandise can be bought through club sources ) . To buy horses and raffles contact Jim Provan and let him know what you wish to buy and the name of your horse’s . He will let you know how to pay through our friends of Broxburn Athletic account.
David Greenhill becomes summer addition number four
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The midfielder brings a wealth of experience to Albyn park, having previously played in the senior ranks with Clyde and also a league winner with Berwick Rangers. Greenhill has also tasted success with Spartans in the Lowland League, notching up 148 appearances and 44 goals for the Edinburgh outfit.
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Nicol joins the Brox
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Greg Nicol arrives at the Albyn from Whitburn Juniors who play in the East of Scotland Juniors. He previously had spells at both West Calder Juniors, and Falkirk Juniors.
Hopkinson hopes to hit the ground running
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Jordan Hopkinson arrives at The Albyn from East of Scotland B league champions Tynecastle. Hopkinson scored 12 goals last season in the title-winning campaign. He previously played for Civil Service Strollers in the Lowland league finishing top goalscorer with 15 goals.
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RACE NIGHT RESULT
Last week’s race night was a great success once more down to all who bought horses for the event . After all prize money was accounted for Broxburn Athletic and St John’s Hospital shared £330 , meaning a total of £735 has been sent to St John’s Hospital during these testing times . On behalf of the Hospital and of course the club we thank you all for your contribution .
New arrival at The Albyn
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Gary Brass (28) will join the club at the conclusion of his current contract with East Region Junior outfit Whitburn. The striker has spent seven years with ‘The Burnie’ and helped them to their first trophy in 17 years.
RACE NIGHT FRIDAY 29TH MAY 7PM
We will be holding a race night on Friday night the 29th of May at 7pm by way of Jim Provan’s Facebook page where he will go live on Friday night showing all the races for all to see . To buy a horse all you have to do is let Jim know by text or message the name of your horse or horse’s and do a bank transfer for £5 for each horse you buy . Then tune in on Friday night to watch the race’s . the profit will be shared by Broxburn Athletic and St John’s Hospital .We have sent £570 already to the hospital between us and our partner’s at BUSC . So go on buy a horse and join the fun . Details of account is the friends of Broxburn account and details on application .