Summary of 2026 AGM

The Borders Chess League AGM was held last night 20th October, and although the details will not be available until the minutes are published, the main points were:

• The number of teams in the league will remain the same at five
• The Kelso team will be based in the Selkirk club
• Mark Gardiner will take over as Treasurer from John Moore, who has held the position for 32 years and has now retired as treasurer
• Gerry Johnstone's proposals regarding postponed matches was accepted. Full details on application to the editor at

20 Oct 2026: Borders League AGM

2026 Downloads

Some documents pertaining to the AGM are available for download, and to see these files you should be a member of a Borders League club. The downloads available are:

• Minutes from 2025 AGM, including accounts as at 7 Oct 2025
• Agenda for 2026 AGM
• Details of proposal by G Johnstone regarding postponements

To read the 2025 minutes, or the details of Gerry Johnstone's proposal,please apply to the web editor at

Agenda for 2026: Borders Chess League AGM

Selkirk Chess Club, County Hotel, Selkirk

19:30 on Tuesday 20th October 2026

Proposed Agenda

1. Apologies for absence
2. Chairman's opening remarks
3. Adpotion of minutes
4. Treasurer's report
5. Secretary's report
6. Secretarial, League, Grading, and affiliation fees
7. Election of Office Bearers
8. Team composition (especially concerning Kelso)
9. Proposal regarding postponed/delayed matches
10. A.O.B.
11. Presentation of Trophies