Golf Day amongst other highlights

BCC golf day at Sweetwoods was a great success thanks to Rodger Poulsom and Chris Wallington.  Some record scores on the day, so many prizes and a fixture for next year.
On the cricket front, the clubs future assured with Under 11 and 15 winning their respective Invicta Leagues. Another good day on Saturday 17th. 1st XI extend their lead at top with 3 games to go. Outwood failing for the second week running! The 2nd XI in contention for promotion….Good win for 4th’s……The only cloud in the sky is that the 3rd XI is in the relegation zone.
BIG BASH – Note for the diary BIG BASH Monday 26th August at 10o/c venue Stonewall Park  BBQ/BAR

Chairman’s Blog, August Week 2

Two  weeks ago Outwood our closest rivals completed, because of the weather, the only game out of 37 matches to overtake us at the top of Division 1. Meaning we cannot have any further slip-ups during the rest of season. So when Shipbourne were bowled out for 111, it all looked rather easy. But it changed very quickly with 6 wickets falling for 54… step forward Stu Pinchin on his first game of the season, to the rescue, enabling us to win by 3 wickets. Additional  good news Outwood lost so we are now top by 8.
Despite the outcome it seemed almost every regular player was on holiday, yet we still managed to field 4 sides with 3 winning.
In the 2nd XI, a remarkable achievement with an opening stand of 137 with Harry Dix -Perkins and Miga Steyn . Harry finished with 116 out of 283-5 ensuring a win by 58. Another of our young players Mark Mingard in the 4th XI reached 106.
We are producing some very good players long may it continue.

The UP’S and the DOWNS

Congratulations to Eli Clarkson and all those who played in the Greensands  competition. A comfortable win VS Bells Yew Green at the Nevill Ground. Thats the UP!  … now the DOWN…
My target was the 1st XI to remain unbeaten over the season. Unfortunately we lost to Outwood so now no more defeats.
Chairmans Blog, 2nd best personal performance since 2001

Chairmans Blog, 2nd best personal performance since 2001

2nd XI v Shoreham, 15th June – An outstanding performance for 2nd XI by Toby Ponsford, 16 years old taking 7 wickets for 9 runs allowing our team to bowl out Shoreham 1st XI for 24 runs, the second best personal performance for the club since 2001.

22nd June – With the 1st XI  playing against Linton Park who are challenging us didn’t  get to the other 3 games. A very tight and exciting match going to the last over with us being successful. A good team performance.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Pat Rossiter who suffered a facial injury during the 2nd XI match at Stonewall Park.
Chairmans Blog, Magic 80 Points

Chairmans Blog, Magic 80 Points

MAGIC 80 POINTS
ALL FOUR TEAMS WON
UNFORTUNATELY SPURS LOST
WEEKEND 8TH JUNE HIGHLIGHTS
  • 1st XI Anthony Bouffe 9 overs  6 maidens 5 runs 4 wickets.
  • 3rd won by 6 runs
  • 4th won by 5 wickets
TOP PERFORMANCE  by youngster Drew Beazleigh rescuing the 2nd from 66 for 6 with 89 runs on same day as his father Mark lead the 4th to victory with 71.
In the same match  junior Olie Rajah playing his first senior game took 2 wickets.
Its remarkable the number of father/sons playing for the club.
Special Thanks to Fox Print, we have again delivered almost 600 fixture books to the village but I still have a few.