Aberdeen Grammar School Magazine
Ben Johnson has confusingly been joined in the team by Ben Johnson a school boy (no relation). Fortunately, they play at opposite ends of the pitch from one another so they don’t often have to double up. The seconds had the formidable Stuart Anderson in goals and it really was a shame for the opposition to have to play against someone of his standard (I believe a university player is still recovering from one of Stuarts more enthusiastic saves). Stephen Mair took on club treasurer duties as well as playing in the seconds with his son Lewis. The books are in fine shape which is more than can be said about Stephen’s back. We are very grateful to those members who decided to donate their share of the club centre crowdfunding to the hockey section. One of the saddest moments of the last year was the eventual sale of the Grammar Club house due to commercial necessity. Over the years great friendships have been formed at 86 Queens Road as well as several marriages. Some of my fondest hockey memories are having a post-match beer with friends and opposition teams and it was fantastic that we were able to continue this almost to the end, albeit under ever differing Covid restrictions. One fine parting memory was returning to the club fire-pit at approx. 10 pm to check to see if everyone had gone home; I am happy to say they had not and both the Grammar players and the University hockey team were still enjoying a beer as the embers settled. We would like to thank David Leighton and the outgoing Club Centre committee for the fantastic work they put in to keep the place going these last few years. There are countless others over the years who have spent endless hours helping run the Centre as well as those original members who dared to dream that such a facility could and should open. Although the end of the Club Centre has come, it is most certainly not the end of the Hockey Section. Best wishes to all past, present and future James Williams Club Captain
Rugby Season 2020-2021 As everyone is no doubt aware the Board and Council of Scottish Rugby voted to cancel all league rugby for Season 2020-21 in light of the public health issues regarding playing contact sport and groups travelling from one area to another in Scotland and possibly spreading Covid 19. 60
