Friends of Western
FAQs
What is or are “Friends of Western”?
It had been felt for some time that players, after having enjoyed a long and successful
playing career at the club, tend to drift away. Following a mailshot in early 2005, we have
so far recruited over 50 people who have welcomed the opportunity to make contact
with old friends and be kept informed of club news and developments.
The aim is to cater for anyone with an interest in Western Hockey club – past members,
players currently not playing (e.g. away at university) and parents of junior and senior
members etc.
In addition we aim to enable Friends to play a part in continuing the phenomenal success
that WHC has achieved over one hundred years in Scotland and more recently in Europe.
Benefits of being a Friend of Western include
v Organised match days to watch top first team fixtures while socialising with
current players and other members/ old friends.
v Access to the club website – keeping members up to date with club news
and team performances
v Invitations to social events and functions
v Organised social events for past players including a bi-annual golf tournament
v Opportunity for members, family and friends to watch hockey at Auchenhowie
and in Europe
v Brief annual report giving salient points from committees and AGM
(also posted on FOW section in Club website)
v Opportunity to promote other ideas for the benefit of Western HC
Who are Friends of Western ?
Our Membership comprises mainly ex-players whose playing days date back to the 1950s
(and beyond!), and some who have recently left. There are also parents of current players.
Current members are:
Douglas Abbott, Ian Anderson, Howard Andrew, Ronald Barrett, Alex Bruce,
James Bruce, William Bruce, James Bunney, Alastair Carnegie, James Cuthbertson,
Ian Delvin, Mike Dickson, Ian Douglas, Anthony Duncan, Graham Dunlop,
Paul Gallagher, Robin Gilmour, David Graham, Mark Hayward, Noel Hopkins, Ben Johnson,
Tom Kane, Martin Kemp, Graeme Kenny, Tom Macdonald, Andrew Mackay,
Gordon Mackenzie, William Matheson, Craig McCall, Colin McCosh, John McDonald,
John McLauchlan, Kieran McLernan, Neil Menzies, Donald Miller, Carolyn Miller,
Peter Monaghan, David Murie, Alan Murphy, David Ness, Ian O’Neill, Robin O’Neill,
Iain Philp, Roddy Philp, Angus Scott, Anne Sewnauth, David Shields, Dennis Starling,
Alastair Tait, David Walker, Alan Walker, Ian Watson, Timothy Wilcock, John Young,
Murdy Young.
We have to stress that Friends are not necessarily synonymous with Veterans, although it
must be admitted that most of us are pushing on a bit. We want to encourage younger
members, especially recent departees. If you know the current address of anyone in this
category, please let us know, and encourage them to join. Nor is our primary function to raise
funds for the hockey club.
How do I Join?
Contact Angus Scott by email at: amscott121@aol.com, by phone on 0141 339 7994, or by post at
Flat 2A, 10 Beaconsfield Road, Glasgow G12 0PW.
The annual subscription is £10 per annum, preferably paid by standing order, and the appropriate forms will be sent out on request
What have Friends done for the club so far?
In addition to supporting the First XI at home games and at the European Championships in
Reading, (2006) and Prague (2007) members have
v Bought and installed the Norman Macleod memorial clock.
v Contributed to the artificial pitch renovation costs
v Contributed to the 2007 European Championships (Prague) expenses.
v Installed a scoreboard at Auchenhowie
v Raised £600 at a recent Quiz Night/Raffle
v Provided camcorder/projection equipment
v Financial support for the 1st team’s participation in the Euro Hockey League 2008-09
Other projects are under consideration, including the preparation of a club archive.
Social activities and information updates for members
Golf outings have proved popular and will probably continue as bi-annual events. Members
have also attended Club dinners and other social functions. They have received regular
update bulletins and copies of Go West, normally by e-mail. The Autumn Golf Meeting will
be held at Callander Golf Club on Thursday 27th September, and a spring meeting at
Balmore is planned.
Who are on the committee?
There is no committee. Our coordinators are Angus Scott, Ally Trainor, Bill Matheson,
Tom Kane, Graeme Kenny and Howard Andrew. Graeme deals with financial matters
(as above) and Ally is the club liaison person. Other enquiries should be addressed to
Gus( 0141 339 7994); amscott121@aol.com, or
Howard (01620 892011; howardandrew@btinternet.com
Club Website
A ‘Friends of Western’ section on the new club website is currently being developed.
Other Potential Members
Please let us know if there are others who you think might be interested in keeping in contact.