The club was formed in 1953 by
many local men who worked in the mining industry and this
association can be seen on the club badge which has a picture of the
Davy Safety Lamp used widely in all pits and mines for the detection
of Gas. The first jack was delivered by Mr W. Ford J.P., B.E.M. on 25th April 1953.The Clubs greatest achievement to
date was winning the Scottish Senior Fours in 1980.