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Sauchie Juniors v Pumpherston Juniors: 21.04.2010
Pumpherston Juniors were defeated 5-3 on their travels to Sauchie on Wednesday evening. Sauchie's Griffen opened the scoring however Pumpherston were soon back on level terms through an own goal minutes later. Pumpherston built on the momentum and took the lead through Nicky Miller before King brought the game back to level pegging for the home side 15 minutes later. Griffen then went on to add a third for the home side. Sauchie improved their lead to 4-2 before Nicky Miller grabbed his second and Pumpherston's third of the game however the home team put a hold on the game when they scored their fifth of the evening.
Pumpherston Juniors' next fixture is a home game against Harthill Royal on Saturday 24th April 2.30 k.o before travelling the short distance to Broxburn on 1st May for another 2.30 k.o. The venue for the Broxburn game is still to be confirmed as Broxburn's new pitch and facilities are still under construction.
Uphall Station road closure:
11.02.2010
Railway bridge repairs in Uphall Station will force a ten week road closure in the village which will consequently affect travel to and from the area (including neighbouring Pumpherston).
The road closure is to allow for repairs to the bridge as part of the £300 million
Bathgate to Airdrie rail link. The road from the entrance to Uphall Railway Station car park to the north of the railway bridge on Pumpherston Road will close from midnight on Thursday 11th of February until Sunday 25th of April. The work will allow for structural repairs to the existing railway bridge and will also allow for carriageway repairs and improvements.
There will be diversions in place on the A89, the A899 (dual carriagway), Houstoun Road (Industrial Estate road) and Uphall Station Road. Shuttle buses will run between Uphall Station and the bus turning circle at Harrysmuir road in Pumpherston.
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Stoneyburn Juniors v Pumpherston Juniors : 17.04.2010
An amazing game from Stoneyburn's Beechwood Park took place this afternoon. With the wind whipping it's way across the park conditions were difficult to say the least but Stoneyburn took advantage scoring first through Doonan. Doonan doubled his and Stoneyburn's tally minutes later and sealed his hat trick before half time to give Stoneyburn a seemingly unsurmountable lead. Game over Pumpherston? Not quite...After the restart Pumpherston were looking to make amends and recent signing Muir gave the first indication of a comeback when he netted shortly after the restart. Muirs impression on the game continued as he looked to emulate Doonan's first half goal glut, grabbing his and Pumpherston's second 25 minutes later. With the wind literally in their sails Pumpherston went on the hunt for the equaliser but this turned out to be the away sides undoing as Stoneyburn's Pritchard scored on the break to sound the death knell for Pumpherston's comeback.
A valliant effort from Pumpherston to overturn a 3 goal deficit and Muir will surely go on to cause many more problems for defences in the Bukta East Region South Division teams.
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10.04.2010
Pumpherston Juniors v Livingston United Juniors
Livingston opened the scoring 10 minutes from the end of the first half through Frater and held on through injury time in the first to lead at the half way stage. Pumpherston's Wales soon had the home side on level terms however with a goal almost immediatley after the restart. Westwater was on the scoresheet for the homeside 15 minutes later and it was the turn of the home side to see the game out. Pumpherston Juniors back to winning ways courtesy of a second half double.
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Dalkeith Thistle Juniors v Pumpherston Juniors:
Dalkeith Thistle wer made to wait until the second half to open the scoring against Pumpherston Juniors when Wilson netted within a minute of the restart. Dalkeith went on to add a second before the final whistle to continue Pumpherston's run of league defeats.
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Pumpherston Juniors v Edinburgh Utd :
27.03.2010
The last time Pumpherston Juniors played Edinburgh United Pumphy lost the game despite taking an early lead, in todays game it was almost fashioned from the same script. Pumpherston opened the scoring with just 11 minutes on the clock through Ross Muir and almost held their lead until half time however, Edinburgh found an equaliser on 38 minutes before scoring a rebound after a 42nd minute penalty was initially saved, then buried. The late turnaround affected 10 men Pumpherston as they conceded another two in the second half without reply to lose the fixture 4-1.
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Bukta East Region South Division fixture:20.03.2010
Pumpherston Juniors welcomed West Calder to Recreation Park on Saturday the 20th March. In today's game Pumpherston started with the upperhand however they squandered a number of chances and were punished on 40 minutes with a goal from Steven Johnstone. 1-0 West Calder at half time. Pumpherston snatched the equaliser 10 minutes after the restart when Nicky Millar increased his tally to three goals in three games however West Calder were back in front within two minutes and held on to the end. Some great goalkeeping from Davie Mathie kept the score down as the game fizzled out.
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Bukta East Region South Division fixture:
13.03.2010
Pumpherston Juniors travelled to Harthill Royals in this afternoon's Bukta East Region South Division fixture sitting just 1 point behind their opponents pre-match. Harthill were first to strike and opened the scoring on 24 minutes through Shanks. The day deteriorated further for the travelling team when Pumpherston were reduced to 10 men as Craig Pirrie saw red on 35 minutes, possibly not as clear cut as the ref decided it was and there was a feeling the man in black had been duped somewhat. Harthill's Mackin doubled the home side's lead into the second half before Miller pulled one back for Pumpherston. Harthill opened the gap on their visitors to 4 points as a result of today's game, Pumpherston remained in 10th spot.
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Bukta East Region South Division fixture:
27.02.2010
Pumpherston Juniors will meet Spartans Juniors on Saturday 27th of February in the next Bukta sponsored East Region South Division fixture. Pumpherston drew 2-2 away at Spartans in the league back on the 29th of August 2009 however more recently the squad suffered a 4-1 away defeat at Spartans in the Dechmont South League Cup Section 3. The game kicks off at 2.30pm at Pumpherston's Recreation Park.
Christmas Breakfast / Smoker with John Rowbotham and Scott Glynn:
20.12.2009 @ 12:30pm
Pumpherston Juniors invite you to enjoy their Christmas Breakfast / smoker on Sunday 20th of December at the
Seven Oaks Inn, Pumpherston. The entertainment starts from
12:30pm with special guest speakers including non other than ex senior referee
John Rowbotham and comedian
Scott Glynn. Tickets are available at £20 each with quiz and raffles too. This promises to be a great day and is not to be missed!!
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Pumpherston Juniors v Haddington Athletic FC: 19.12.2009
Pumpherston Juniors welcome Haddington Athletic to Recreation Park this weekend. The final game before a two week break kicks off at 13:45. A good game is expected after the teams drew 1-1 in an earlier encounter this season.
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Pumpherston Juniors 1-0 Stoneyburn Juniors: 12.12.2009
A single goal from Nicky Millar after 80 minutes was enough to give Pumpherston Juniors a win and an important 3 points against Stoneyburn Juniors at Recreation Park on Saturday 12th of December. The 3 points gained moves Pumpherston three places up the league, into 7th place. Pumpherston have also announced a couple of changes in the squad: Pumpherston have re-signed Richard Todd after he left at the start of the season to join Broxburn while Johnny McLeod was released.
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Pumpherston Juniors 0-2 Sauchie Juniors: 05.12.2009
Two goals from Sauchie debutant William Baird secured all three points for the visiting club in his first competative game. Pumpherston welcome Stoneyburn Juniors in next week's fixture.
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Pumpherston Juniors 1-1 Blackburn United: 28.11.2009
Pumpherston Juniors narrowly missed out on taking all three points from league leaders Blackburn United when they came calling at Recreation Park for league action today. Pumpherston's Jason Deans got the home team fired up and into the lead on 17 minutes, a lead Pumpherston held until Grant Penderleith cancelled out the opener on 80 minutes. Pumphy welcome Sauchie Juniors to Recreation Park for more league action next weekend - Kick off 13:45.
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Pumpherston Junior's fixture against Sauchie Juniors in the Bukta South League was cancelled this weekend. Pumpherston Juniors welcome league leaders Blackburn United to Recreation Park next weekend.
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Tranent Juniors 3-1 Pumpherston Juniors:
14.11.2009
Pumpherston United found themselves 2 goals down by half time after a double from Tranent's Paul Harvey (including one from the spot) put the home side in the driving seat. It was a deserved lead after Tranent took up the initiative following an even first 20 minutes of football. Into the second half however it was Pumpherston that looked the more determined from the start. Pumpherston halved the deficit within 5 minutes when, after failing to clear their lines Keith Salton's tackle on Nicky Miller resulted in a penalty which was calmly converted by Pumphy's Craig O'Mara. Pumpherston continued to push on for the equaliser however a hat trick was on the cards for the ever busy Harvey and 5 minutes from time he converted his third to grab all 3 points.
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Edinburgh Utd 4-2 Pumpherston:
07.11.2009
Pumpherston United came back from Edinburgh United without a point on Saturday after losing the fixture despite taking the lead through James Sommerville. Goals from Steven Finlayson, Ross Elliot and two from Thomson gave Edinburgh United the lead, Stephen Morris pulled a goal back for Pumpherston however time ran out before the visitors could grab any more.
Pumpherston Juniors Fancy Dress Disco:
07.11.2009
Pumpherston Juniors invite you to attend their Fancy Dress Disco at East Calder Bowling Club on Saturday 7th of November from 7.30pm. Tickets are available at £8 each. Why not bring out those Halloween costumes for one more fun night of entertainment.
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Pumpherston 0-1 Hurlford Utd [Emirates Scottish Junior Cup]:
31.10.2009
Pumpherston United lost out to a single goal on 35 minutes from Hurlford United's Stephen McAvoy in last weekend's Emirates Scottish Junior Cup. Pumpherston fought hard for an equaliser but their efforts were in vain as the goal never arrived. Some last minute drama saw Pumpherston's keeper sent off and Hurlford's resultant penalty crash off the bar and away to safety.
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24.10.2009
Pumpherston Juniors registered just their second defeat of the season last weekend when they travelled to play West Calder United in the East Region South Division League on Saturday. The fixture saw two Pumpherston players receive red cards during a game that ended 4-1 in favour of the home team. Despite the defeat
Pumpherston Juniors sit just 7 points behind the current leaders Blackburn United, with a game in hand on the table toppers.
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Pumpherston 2-4 Newburgh JFC [Fife and Lothians Cup]:
17.10.2009
Pumpherston Juniors were knocked out of the Fife and Lothians Cup on Saturday after the initial 90 minutes of football had failed to provide a winner. The game had ended 0-0 after 90 minutes and so went straight to penalties. Craig Omara and Jason Deans had both scored from the spot however Newburgh took advantage of misses from Billy Dunlop and Lee Meekidon to progress through 4-2 winners.
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Pumpherston Juniors 1-6 Broxburn Athletic:
10.10.2009
Pumpherston Juniors were crushed 6-1 at home by local rivals Broxburn Athletic at the weekend. Two first half goals from ex Pumpherston Juniors player Alan Dickov gave Broxburn a two goal cushion at half time. Another former Pumpherston player - Chris Geddes made it 3. Pumpherston pulled a goal back when Billy Dunlop converted his penalty however Broxburn made sure of the points with goals from Michael Gibson and two from Douglas.
Outline application submitted for Calderwood:
An outline planning application for development of part of the Calderwood Core Development Area (CDA) has been submitted to West Lothian Council by Stirling Property Partnership. The Calderwood CDA is made up of two main areas; Almondell to the north and Raw Holdings to the south.
The application submitted to the council largely covers the Almondell allocation. It covers an area of 210 hectares and seeks outline planning permission for a mixed use development comprising residential, commercial, industrial, recreation, retail use, community facilities, landscaping, open space, primary and secondary education and roads and service infrastructure. The proposals include the development of 2400 houses provided over a series of 14 planned neighbourhoods, each individual in size, context and design.
Also included is provision for a village centre providing for local needs with a mix of retail, leisure, commercial and residential uses anchored by a new primary school. A further new primary school is proposed together with a new community high school. Provision of land for a new cemetery has been included together with new employment land. (Story provided through Westlothian.gov.uk)
Related Documents [open in PDF]: Planning services manager report I Calderwood CDA site Boundary
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Slamannan AFC 2-3 Pumpherston Juniors:
07.10.2009
Pumpherston Juniors won 3-2 against Falkirk Amatuer side Slamannan at Grangemouth Stadium on Wednesday night. The game was arranged to give fringe players and trialists an opportunity for a run out. Goals from Billy Dunlop and a double from one of the trialists gave Pumpherston a 3-0 lead midway through the second half. Pumpherston made a number of changes and the home side took advantage by grabbing two goals to bring the game back to 3-2 however time ran out before the amatuers could pull the game level.
Pumpherston Juniors welcome Broxburn Athletic to Recreation Park for the Bukta South League tie on Saturday the 10th of October at 14:30.
Pumpherston Juniors 3-3 Dalkeith Thistle:
03.10.2009
On Saturday Pumpherston Juniors drew 3-3 with Dalkeith Thistle in ferocious windy conditions. Pumpherston went 2-0 down after goals from Lynes and Kelly however Pumphy's Billy Dunlop scored before halftime and again after the restart to pull level. Dalkeith regained the lead from a Pudleski volley, but Jason Deans salvaged a point for Pumphy with ten minutes to go. Next week is a derby game with local rivals Broxburn visiting Recreation Park.
Fantastic Fungi at Almondell & Calderwood Park:
18.10.2009
Eager Mycologists or fungi enthusiasts of all levels are invited by Almondell & Calderwood Country Park Rangers to find some Fungi in Calderwood! Interested parties should meet at Gasworks Brae, Midcalder at
2pm on
Sunday 18th of October for the walk of discovery through Almondell & Calderwood Country Park. Underfoot conditions are rough so suitable footwear is recommended. For further information on this interesting day out please contact the Ranger service on 01506 882254 or
Email Almondell & Calderwood or
visit the website.
Pumpherston Juniors were crushed 6-1 by premier league side Penicuik Athletic in the East of Scotland cup 1st round, Pumphy were 4-0 down at halftime and down to ten men after Lee Meekison was red carded for arguing with referee Paul Hanlon. Goals from Barr, Moonie, Gay and a Harvey penalty gave the home side the 4-0 halftime lead. Two more goals from Gay completed his hatrick while Pumphy's Deans was sent off. Billy Dunlop scored the consolation goal for Pumpherston.
Pumpherston Juniors are now at home for the next three weeks against Dalkeith Thistle then Broxburn Athletic in the league and Newburgh in the Fife & Lothians Cup. All kick-offs are 2:00pm.
19.09.2009
Pumpherston Juniors kept up an unbeaten start in the Bukta South League when they secured a point away from home against Haddington Athletic courtesy of a Robert Greenway own Goal. The point gained leaves Pumpherston Juniors sitting in a very respectable 2nd place in the league after 4 games and some tough opening fixtures. They are just one point behind Tranent Juniors, who were beaten 1-0 by Pumphy 2 weeks
ago and lead Spartans by a point, Pumpherston recorded a thrilling 2-2 draw at the start of the season away to Spartans who are one of the favourites for the league title.
Pumpherston's next fixture is an away tie in the East of Scotland Cup against Penicuik Athletic, venue and kick off to be confirmed.