The annual Melrose Hogmanay fireworks display started as a one-off event to celebrate the millenium in 2000 but proved such a hit that the fireworks, music from Melrose Pipe Band and traditional dancing in the street returned year-upon-year until the event proved too much for organisers Melrose Community Council in 2017, forcing its cancellation. We’ve delved into our photo archives to share some of the happy memories with you, thought, thanks to these photos which cover the first moments of 2008, 2011 and 2017.
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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.
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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.
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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.
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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.