Our principal objective is to promote fellowship between former pupils of Stewarts Melville College and to promote the interests of the school and affiliated sports and branch clubs.
The Clubhouse within the playing fields of Stewart’s Melville College on Ferry Road is available for hire.
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FP Club Newsletters – August 2024
/by SMC FP ClubThis has now been published. Copies have been sent by Email to members where the club has a valid Email address.
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August 2024 – Click link below
https://smcfpclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SMC-FP-CLUB-Newsletter-Issue-6-August-2024-3.pdf
October 2023 – Click link below
SMC-FP-Club-Newsletter-Issue-4-October-2023-2-1
April 2023 – Click link below
https://smcfpclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SMC-FP-Club-Newsletter-Issue-2-April-2023.pdf
Rugby Club – Re-arranged fixture Sat 8th March v Falkirk, Inverleith ko 1pm.
/by EditorThe rugby club 1st XV will play their final league match this Saturday with a 1pm kick-off v Falkirk at Inverleith. There will be no pre match lunch but there should be time for supporters of the club to watch this match and get to Murrayfield for the international v Wales which has a 4.30pm kick-off.
FP Golf Club AGM – Thursday 20th February 2025 at Inverleith
/by EditorStart 7pm. Followed by Beer and Curry £15. Payable in advance to golf club account.
Please advise secretary of intended attendance. Email secretary@stewmelgolf.com
Cricket Club AGM 2025
/by EditorThe Cricket Club held their AGM online on Tuesday 28th January
The following have been appointed to the principal positions for the coming season
President- Greg Bissett
Captain 1st XI – Michael Miller
Secretary – Adam McHouil
Treasurer – James Crispin
Head of Junior Cricket – David Gibson
FP Rugby Off Saturday 11th January
/by EditorDue to heavy frost Saturday’s rugby match v Falkirk has been postponed and will be played at a later date to be announced.
Announcement – John Douglas (DSC 1953)
/by EditorThe Club is saddened to hear of the death at the age of 90 of former pupil, Scottish Rugby Internationalist, British Lion and part owner of 1979 Grand National winning horse Rubstic. To Stewart’s College pupils of his international days he was of legendary status. The following obituary appears on the Scottish Rugby website which can be accessed here. https://scottishrugby.org/obituary-john-douglas/
FP Club End of the Month Lunches – Coming up
/by EditorFP Club Monthly Lunch 31 January 2025 at Inverleith. 12 noon for 1pm. Please contact development@esms.org.uk to book
FP Club Monthly Lunch 28 February 2025 Inverleith. 12 noon for 1pm. Please contact development@esms.org.uk to book
FP Club Monthly Lunch 28 March 2025 Inverleith. 12 noon for 1pm. Please contact development@esms.org.uk to book
FP Club Monthly Lunch 25 April 2025 Inverleith. 12 noon for 1pm. Please contact development@esms.org.uk to book
Christmas Lunch 2024
/by EditorThe Club held its Annual Christmas Lunch at Inverleith on Friday 20th December with 80 members and guests in attendance with a visit from Santa and his helper. Also in attendance was Ron Gardiner from Australia.
Annual General Meeting – Thursday 14th November 2024
/by EditorANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that an Annual General Meeting of Stewart’s Melville College Club (the FP Club) will be held at 7pm on Thursday 14 November 2024 at The Clubhouse.
The Agenda is:
1. Welcome by President
2. Apologies for absence
3. Minutes of the 2023 Annual General Meeting.
4. Presidents Report
5. Treasurers Report and Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31st August 2024
6. Election of Office Bearers
7. Election of Council
8. Associated and Branch Club Reports
9. AOCB
The accounts to 31 August 2024 are attached and minutes and reports will be available at https://esmscommunity.org/?p=3543. Further copies on minutes and accounts will be circulated at the meeting. Please email me at john.hughes@connormalcolm.com if you are likely to attend the AGM or you wish to tender your apologies.
Yours sincerely,
John Hughes
Honorary Secretary
Cricket Club – AGM Appointments for 2024
/by EditorThe Cricket Club’s AGM was held online on Tuesday 6th February 2024.
After five successful years Steven Parker has stood down as 1st XI captain and is replaced by Ryiad Henry who joined the club last year from Ferguslie following his appointment to the staff of Fettes College. Other changes include Adam McHoul succeeding Ewan Campbell as Secretary.
Greg Bissett continues as Cricket Club President and James Crispin as Treasurer.
October 2023 Members Newsletter
/by EditorThe October 2023 Members newsletter has been Emailed to those the Development Office have Email addresses for. You can get immediate access to it by clicking on the link below.
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