Noticeboard New Vice President for 2008. (Jan.2008) We are pleased to announce that Andrew Davies has accepted the nomination for Vice President at the forthcoming AGM of 2008. Andy rose through the junior cricket ranks to establish himself as a first team regular in the early 80s. Over several years, he was renowned for his substantial investment in the Northern, although the gaming machine receipts have since diminished as Andy's contributions to club life have diversified. Andy is currently chairman of the cricket section, and is also captain of the cricket second eleven. He will take over the reigns in time for the summer of 2009, when we will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the foundation of our original Northern Cricket Club in 1859. Our best wishes go to Andy and Lorna, and their two daughters Jessica and Beth, for an enjoyable and successful term. Andrew’s nomination interrupts a laudable succession of six consecutive blue-nose presidents. Despite this unfortunate red influx, a spokesman for the club has confirmed that there are no plans to take the Northern into American ownership. Bish adds Merseyside volunteer award. (Nov.2007) More congratulations to Mike Bishop, who has added the Merseyside Sports Volunteer of the Year award for 2007 to the corresponding Sefton award that he claimed earlier in the year. The Merseyside Finals presentation evening was held at the Crowne Plaza in Liverpool on Friday 26 October. As Mike was on tour in Barbados, Wendy McDowall (who received the same award in 2004) collected on his behalf amidst great cheers from the Cricket Development Table. A great honour for the club, and thank you and well done to Bish! Tickets going fast for New Year's Eve. (Sep.2007) Good news on the Entertainments front, where Anne Sheils reports that tickets are selling very fast for this year's New Year’s Eve, as we already have 2 group bookings for birthday celebrations. We have asked Mike Powell, who entertained us at the 200 Club night, to return for New Year’s Eve. Great singer and enjoyed by everyone who attended. Should be a great night ! Tickets will be £30 per person, including hot and cold buffet. Please see the notice board in main lounge for the ticket request sheet. Full entertainment for the evening, including disco through till 1am. Black & White Dress preferred but no compulsory. The Robbie Williams tribute night on Friday 19th October is already a sell out. Watch the notice board for forthcoming events in February 2008. Colin scoops 200 Club Jackpot. (Sep.2007) The top four winners were all on hand to collect their prizes at this year's 200 Club Grand Draw. The top prize of £5000 went to Colin Blanchard, seen here (right) collecting his cheque from 200 Club organiser Phil Williams. Tommy Johnson (below) seems to have acquired some sort of superhuman powers as a result of his £1000 win, although Mike Powell, compere and entertainer for the evening, seems suitably unimpressed. Steve Nieman also collected a £1000 cheque, while Emily Parr was delighted with her prize, next rung down the ladder at £500. Steve and Emily are pictured below with the president's first lady Jane Sloan. Mike Powell, a former winner of TV's Stars in their Eyes, put on a superb show, to provide the entertainment. Thanks to Phil Williams for the evening, and for his organisation of the 200 Club (anyone wishing to join the monthly draw please get in touch with Phil, either direct or via the website). President Phil has his Day. (Sep.2007) President's Day was blessed with good weather, fine cuisine, and a plentiful supply of refreshments for its thirsty players and guests. Sloans of various shapes and sizes were joined both on and off the cricket pitch by a full attendance of family, friends, and club members past and present. Thanks to Phil, Jane and the lads for an excellent day. Following recent problems with damage to stump cameras, the match afforded an opportunity to experiment with the latest technology, producing some interesting angles from a newly designed camera located in the umpire's forehead.