Hibernian FC is delighted to confirm the appointment of long-standing associate of the Club and lifelong Hibs supporter – Jim Brydon – to the Board of Directors.
Jim joins the Board as a Non-Executive Director, having worked closely with the Club for more than 20 years as a business associate.
Owner of JB Contracts (Scotland) Limited, West Pilton-born Jim has an established relationship with Hibernian, having supported the Club on a number of key projects, including the redevelopment of the Hibernian Training Centre, the renovation of Easter Road Stadium and various other facilities management and development projects over the years.
His involvement with Hibs extends well beyond his professional relationship with the Club. Jim was one of the early members involved in establishing Club 86 and has continued to contribute to and support the revamped Hibs Kids initiative over the years.
He was also been a long-standing member of various Hibernian FC supporters’ groups including The Stanton Branch and The Carlton Branch, whilst contributing funds to support the Hibernian Community Foundation’s charitable work across Leith and the surrounding areas of Edinburgh.
Jim also organised many Hampden trips from Silverknowes Golf Club – including the most memorable one of all on 21 May 2016!
Football-daft Jim has also coached youth teams for many years at Broughton Boys and then at Spartans Community Foundation.
Jim is also the younger brother of Hearts saviour Ann Budge, who rescued the Tynecastle club from imminent closure in 2014.
Hibernian FC Chairman Ian Gordon said: “I am delighted to be able to bring Jim onto the Board. He has a brilliant knowledge and understanding of the Club, and he knows what Hibs means to our supporters and the community.
“Since my family came to the Club, Jim was one of the first people who welcomed us to Edinburgh and has supported us all the way through. He is an incredibly loyal and trustworthy individual and is already intertwined with everyone at the Club, so it was an easy decision to invite him onto the Board.
“He has been involved in many key projects, developments and milestones throughout his time following the Club, and he will bring with him a vast range of local knowledge, experience and expertise to the Board.”
Jim Brydon, Non-Executive Director at Hibernian FC, added: “I am delighted to have been given this opportunity and to be invited onto the Board here at Hibs.
“Everyone who knows me knows that Hibs is an incredibly special Club for me, so when Ian approached me, I was honoured to accept the invitation.
“I will do my best to contribute ideas and offer my experience, opinion and guidance where required. This is an exciting time for the Football Club, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Jim is the latest addition to the Hibernian FC Board of Directors, which now includes:
Local Lib Dem councillors report: We’ve been alerted to major works to resurface the Crewe Toll roundabout and upgrade the pedestrian crossings.
The project will start on Monday 17th August and last for approximately 12 weeks.
The works will be completed via overnight shifts (between 7.30pm and 6.30am) but will require temporary closures of Crewe Road South, Crewe Road North, or the Ferry Road West approach.
Only one of these approaches will be closed at any one time.
Phase 1 will start with the closure of Crewe Road South at its junction with the Crewe Toll Roundabout. During these temporary road closures, traffic on the remaining four approaches will be managed via temporary traffic lights.
A signed diversion route will be in place for each of the closed approaches.
THE SPARTANS are delighted to announce that City Cabs, Edinburgh’s longest-serving taxi association, have extended their partnership as Principal Home and Away Shirt Sponsor taking them to the end of the 2027/28 season, with their branding taking pride of place on our new first-team jersey – launched on Friday 10th July.
As City Cabs celebrates an incredible 101 years of serving Edinburgh, the partnership brings together two organisations with deep roots in the local community. City Cabs continues to deliver exceptional service, supported by industry-leading technology and a fleet of more than 450 vehicles, offering a comprehensive range of transport solutions to meet every customer’s needs.
Chairman of City Cabs, Gary McFarlane said, “City Cabs are proud and delighted to continue our sponsorship of Spartans FC for a second consecutive year.
“As a community-focused organisation we value the club’s ambition, dedication and strong local support, and it’s fantastic for us to be part of that journey once again.
“We wish the team every success for the upcoming season and look forward to another exciting year ahead both on and off the pitch.”
Graham Carbis, Head of Commercial at The Spartans FC, added “The Spartans are absolutely delighted that City Cabs has renewed its commitment as our Principal Home and Away Shirt Sponsor for the upcoming season.
“They have been valued supporters of the club for many years, with their perimeter advertising a familiar sight around the Vanloq Community Stadium, and it’s fantastic to see our partnership continue to grow.
“It’s particularly pleasing to strengthen our relationship with such a respected Edinburgh business now in their second century of servicing the capital city.
“We’re incredibly grateful for their continued support and look forward to working closely together as we build on what has already been a successful partnership, both on and off the pitch.”
Over the last four decades, we’ve had the privilege of being part of so many families’ journeys. Some people joined us for a few weeks, others for much longer, but every family has helped shape who we are today.
As we celebrate this milestone, we’d love to hear from you.
Maybe there was a group that made you feel welcome, a member of staff who made a difference, a friendship that started here, or simply a happy memory you’d like to share.
If Stepping Stones has been part of your story, we’d love to hear about it in the comments or send us a message (FB).
Thank you for being part of the last 40 years. Here’s to the next chapter.
We’re delighted to let you know that our popular Chat and Chill sessions are returning.
MAJOR WORKS TO CREWE TOLL ROUNDABOUT 
Registration is now open for PCHP’s Community Flow Yoga Class which will start back on Thursday the 20th of August 1pm – 2pm.
