Robin & Eileen Davidson
by Brian Forrest
B&F – July 2020
There is sad news from the Borders, with news of the deaths of Robin & Eileen Davidson within weeks of each other.
Robin was a weel-kent and respected character. Born and bred in the Etterick Valley, he was chairman & compere of the Selkirk Accordion & Fiddle Club for many years. He had a couthy, dry wit, most often aimed at himself for his nerves when playing his beloved Black Dot Double Ray melodeon, which he did regularly at all the Accordion Clubs in the Borders and further afield. He was firmly and ably supported by wife Eileen, who always made sure the interval refreshments were ready on time in the ‘Glory Hole’ and other venues where the Selkirk Club met.
Sadly, ill health found them both at the same time. Robin passed on in early May, with Eileen following in June. Current constrains meant that their many friends were unable to pay their last respects, but I’m sure folks who knew them, on reading this, would wish to join me in a quiet moment to remember them, and to send thoughts to their family.
R.I.P. Robin & Eileen, and thank you both.
Robin was a weel-kent and respected character. Born and bred in the Etterick Valley, he was chairman & compere of the Selkirk Accordion & Fiddle Club for many years. He had a couthy, dry wit, most often aimed at himself for his nerves when playing his beloved Black Dot Double Ray melodeon, which he did regularly at all the Accordion Clubs in the Borders and further afield. He was firmly and ably supported by wife Eileen, who always made sure the interval refreshments were ready on time in the ‘Glory Hole’ and other venues where the Selkirk Club met.
Sadly, ill health found them both at the same time. Robin passed on in early May, with Eileen following in June. Current constrains meant that their many friends were unable to pay their last respects, but I’m sure folks who knew them, on reading this, would wish to join me in a quiet moment to remember them, and to send thoughts to their family.
R.I.P. Robin & Eileen, and thank you both.