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Marathon Man Jordan. (Nov.2009)
Jordan Rogers, and a friend who is being posted to Helmand in July, are doing the Bedford half marathon on 13th.December
for Help for Heroes, so wanted to try and raise a few quid from the generous members of our club.
Please seek out the donation sheets on club notice boards, or money can be left behind the bar in an envelope.
Otherwise, for more information or to make donations,
contact Jordan direct on 07738-766550 or via the online message board.
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Lord's not looking kindly upon us. (Oct.2009)
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The heavens opened on the final leg of our cricketing 150th celebration,
washing out our trip to Lord's to play Cross Arrows CC on the Lord's Nursery Ground.
An overnight downpour meant that play was called off after an early morning inspection,
and a further almighty deluge mid-afternoon (shortly after those pictured, left, had returned to the bar)
suggested it had been a very good decision.
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But we had a good trip.
After morning aperitifs as the party assembled in our hotel directly opposite the ground,
we adjourned (above left) to the Lord's Tavern,
before embarking on a tour of the Lord's Cricket Ground, including the Long Room, the players' area,
the museum (they couldn't find Bootle's aboriginal ball), and the rest of the main pavilion.
Then a trip (above right) around the ground, to the newish media centre (below left)
overlooking the fabled test match arena.
Also snapped (below right) from the Nursery Ground are the media centre and main pavilion beyond.
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So that took us to about late-afternoon,
when Coley googled a nearby pub that did decent grub and Sammy Smith's at £1.75 a pint.
Thereafter, we are still awaiting a reliable and coherent report of subsequent events.
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Annual Dinner ends league season. (Sep.2009)
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The cricket AGM was followed by the annual dinner, enjoyed by around 70 cricketers and guests.
Phil Lees was voted the young player of the year, and is pictured (left) picking up the David Payne Cup
from chairman Phil Cooper.
Below (left) Carlos Gosling collects the Jim Crew trophy for Most Improved Player.
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Above (right) Eddie Sturmey, who is standing down after several years as 3rd team skipper, receives the
Mick and Paul and Bert the Fans' Trophy, from ever-present 1st team supporter Paul Delve.
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Mike Lees (left) dropped by for a set of crystal glasses, marking his (second) retirement,
while Coops is officially passing the 1st team reins to James Cole, after a 5-year stint that has included our league title win.
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Juniors out in numbers for Awards Evening. (Sep.2009)
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Over 100 juniors, family and friends attended our inaugural Junior Awards Evening.
There were awards for all team members, and special individual awards within the teams.
Pictured below are the Under 9s, with their awards.
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Travis Townsend, who has assisted with coaching over the latter half of the season,
and has made a fine contribution both off the field, and on it with the 1st XI,
was on hand to present the awards.
Travis is pictured (above left) with Under 15a captain Joe Reade,
who led from the front with both most runs and most wickets.
Tom Alman (above right) received the Under 15a Coach's Award.
James Kirby was Under 15b best player, and received his award (below left) from Travis.
Sam Green (below right) was leading wicket taker, while Matty Lea scored the most Under 15b runs.
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Charlie Beckett (left) was Under 13a leading run scorer, while Scott Snaylam (above centre) took most wickets.
Luke Kenny (below left) was Under 13a Player of the Year.
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Charlie Ralston (above right) was Under 13b leading wicket taker.
Jack Antonio (below left) was Under 13b Best Fielder.
Joe Ralston (below right) was Under 13b leading run scorer.
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John Cooper (below left) took most Under 11b wickets,
while our Lancashire county starlet Ellie Ralston (below right) also shone in our Under 11s.
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More Dates for the Diary. (Aug.2009)
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Sunday 30th August - L&DCC U16 and U20 Knockout Finals Day
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U16 semi finals begin at 10:30am, followed by U20 semi finals (including Northern) at 1:30pm.
The U16 final will take place on the main pitch at 1:45pm,
followed by the U20 final at 5:00pm.
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Lancashire's Gary Keedy will also be present during the afternoon,
and is planning to give a spin-bowling masterclass to our spin stars of the future.
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Friday 18th September - Junior Presentation Evening
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A new event this year, open to junior cricketers and their parents, plus anyone else interested.
From 7:00pm to 10:00pm, featuring presentations and a light buffet.
Details to follow.
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Friday 25th September - AGM and Dinner
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Annual general cricket meeting begins 6:45pm, followed by end of season dinner.
All welcome.
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Tuesday 6th October - Northern v Cross Arrows CC at Lords.
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Our final cricket match as part of our 150th Anniversary celebrations,
to be played on the Nursery Ground at Lords,
10:45am start, 50 overs a side.
Hotel accommodation next to the ground;
£60 per person per night (based on 2 sharing a twin room) including breakfast, for Monday and/or Tuesday night.
Tour of Lords to be arranged for either Tuesday or Wednesday morning.
If we book the train early enough, return cost will be £50ish.
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The Cross Arrows Cricket Club was founded in 1880 and its numbers are drawn from MCC's membership,
together with MCC employees.
Its matches are confined to the months of September and the beginning of October,
due to the pressures of the first-class fixture list at Lord's.
A number of distinguished members, both past and present, have represented Cross Arrows CC in its matches at Lord's,
including Gary Sobers, Asif Din and Tony Dodemaide.
The current Club Captain is John Stephenson, MCC's Head of Cricket and a former Essex, Hampshire and England all-rounder.
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