With the Trades well-established as a force in Junior rugby, the fifities saw the consolidation of the club's reputation on the pitch, and the formation of new ties with clubs in other areas - notably with Glynneath in Wales.

The early fifties saw some of the original players leaving us (in 1952 Harry Spreng played his last game for us after no less than 152 appearances for the team in 7 years - a fine records in those days) and their replacement by the new guard, many of whom are to this day well-known and much respected figures around the town.

The later fifties brought to us a host of weel-kent faces such as Jock Mallin, Elliot Broatch, Ronnie Grieve, George "Cush" Willison, Derek Grant, Drew O'Mara, and Jack Bowie (who was also to give such fine service to Hawick and Wilton Cricket Club) - and many, many other great players.

The photographic record of these years is a bit sparse at present, but we hope to rectify this as soon as possible.   In the meantime, please enjoy looking through the records that we have.