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Issue 4<br />
28th May 2009<br />
BEXLEY CRICKET CLUB NEWSLETTER<br />
Welcome to the <strong>Bexley</strong> CC Newsletter. It is sent weekly by email to all club members on a<br />
Thursday and hard copies are on display in the <strong>Club</strong>house in a blue folder.<br />
[Type a quote from the document or the summary of an interesting point. You can position the text<br />
All newsletters can now be viewed on www.bexleycc.co.uk<br />
Girl’s <strong>Cricket</strong> Comes to Manor Way<br />
<strong>Bexley</strong> CC welcomes the new Girl’s Section<br />
Coached by Dave Pask and George Wells, managed by John and Laura Daniels, the girl’s section is<br />
now under way. There are currently two age groups – U11 and U13, training on a Wednesday<br />
evening with matches arranged for the season against local teams.<br />
Girl’s <strong>Cricket</strong> at <strong>Bexley</strong><br />
If you know of any girl interested in joining, please contact Belinda Guenigault on<br />
belindaguenigault@hotmail.com
<strong>Bexley</strong> Charity 6-A-Side Tournament – Bank Holiday Monday<br />
<strong>Bexley</strong>’s annual 6-a-side for the Graham Kersey Trophy was held at Manor Way last Monday before<br />
the rain came. Spectators, basking in the earlier sunshine were treated to a spectacle of attire and<br />
antics on and off the field. The final was between Dartford CC and <strong>Bexley</strong> District Teach <strong>Cricket</strong>.<br />
Despite some of the age differences, <strong>Bexley</strong> came close to beating the young, athletic Dartford CC<br />
team. The return of the mighty Wilmo was a sight to behold, not only was his batting ‘elegant’, his<br />
fielding on the boundary delighted the crowd! Luckily he had Joe Russell and Steve King to back him<br />
up in the field and Paskie and Sully, along with George Lush to help him make it through the day.<br />
The day finished with some lively games in the bar and out on the field, between <strong>Bexley</strong> and<br />
Dartford – some of which are not for publication!<br />
Richard O’Sullivan and James ‘Bomber’ Harris did a great job organising the day, along with the<br />
ladies providing an excellent lunch and tea. A thank you to all who helped throughout the day<br />
behind the bar, on the BBQ, umpiring, scoring and generally helping with clearing up.<br />
Some £300 was raised for charity.<br />
This year’s 6-a-side<br />
Bomber gives the day the thumbs up but for some it’s just too much!<br />
More photos of the day in the <strong>Club</strong>house photo album.
Latest Match News<br />
On a sunny evening at Manor Way, the first round of the Shepherd Neame 20/20 was played last<br />
Wednesday against Old Wilsonians. Adam Ball led the batting attack reaching 56, with George Wells<br />
(Captain) making 38, mostly run in singles and 3’s. Old Wilsonians came out and attacked the<br />
required run rate until Ian Sels’ 3 wickets for 6 runs off 2 overs and some lively fielding saw the<br />
visitors fall short by some 20 runs.<br />
Following his debut in the 20/20 XI, Ian Mobey said “No one said anything about running!”<br />
Saturday saw the 1 st XI comfortably beat top of the league, Blackheath, at Manor Way. <strong>Bexley</strong>,<br />
fielding first, restricted Blackheath to 139 runs off 41 overs, with Jason Benn taking his first wicket of<br />
the season. Darren Cousins took 5 for 29 off 11.4 overs and George Wells took 3 for 30 off 9. With<br />
another Captain’s innings of 77*, Steve Richards led the team to victory with a loss of 4 wickets.<br />
The 2 nd XI travelled to Blackheath and batted first. Sandeep Bains scored 67 to help put 235 on the<br />
board. Despite fine bowling from Murtaza Abbas - 4 wickets for 32 off 11and brilliant fielding,<br />
<strong>Bexley</strong> restricted Blackheath to 170 but were frustrated in the final few overs, failing to get the last<br />
Blackheath wicket.<br />
Paul ‘Fruitbat’ Thorburn took his first league wickets for <strong>Bexley</strong> in the 3 rd XI game against RACS,<br />
taking 4 wickets for 64 off 11 and scoring 22*. Nick Stroudley scored his first 50 of the season,<br />
supported by John Olufawo, 43 runs, but despite Joe Russell scoring 4 off the last ball, both teams<br />
tied on 181 runs.<br />
Pick of the bowlers for the 4 th XI were George Newell – 3 wickets for 24 off 8, James ‘Bomber’ Harris<br />
– 3 wickets for 55 off 15 and Ian Clark – 4 wickets for 50 off 14, in their game away to Catford<br />
Cyphers. Although Dean Webster led the batting, scoring 44, <strong>Bexley</strong> fell short by 50 runs.<br />
The 5 th XI travelled to Old Colfeians with new U14 colt, Jordan Parkinson, who made an impact with<br />
46 runs in his debut senior game. Unfortunately, <strong>Bexley</strong> failed to reach the required 190 runs.<br />
Three <strong>Bexley</strong> Colt Managers/coaches featured in a tight game for the 6thXI against Old Colfeians -<br />
Steve Griggs, Andy Furze and Duncan Dalgleish but failed to make a big impact!! It was left to Mike<br />
Shelvey to take 3 wickets for 15 off 10 and a catch but Old Colfeians managed to reach the total with<br />
3 balls left. U15 Alex Neeley took 2 excellent catches and made 14 runs on his senior debut.<br />
Despite Niheer Dasandi scoring 70 and taking 4 wickets for 41 off 9 with Ian Sels making 50, <strong>Bexley</strong><br />
1 st XI failed to beat Hastings & St Leonards CC in the group quarter finals of the ECB National <strong>Club</strong><br />
Championship at Manor Way on Sunday.
Colts’ News<br />
Friday 22 nd May was a busy night with 3 colt teams in action.<br />
In the U16’s game away to Bromley Common, Sam Field scored 50* but the bowlers were not able<br />
to take many wickets and failed to put Bromley Common under any pressure. Max Pickering took<br />
the only 2 wickets off 3 overs for 11, whilst Stanley couldn’t repeat his last two colt performances<br />
with the ball.<br />
The U13’s played HSBC at Manor Way in the MCC U13 Spirit of <strong>Cricket</strong> Cup. <strong>Bexley</strong> bowled first<br />
and devastated the HSBC batsmen, bowling them all out for 57. Harry Furze took 4 wickets off 3.4<br />
overs for 14, Angus Dalgleish took 3 for 2 runs off 3 overs and Dan Golding took 2 for 19 off 4<br />
overs. George Haley retired on 32* and <strong>Bexley</strong> reached the target in 15.5 overs.<br />
The U12’s played their second round match against Old Colfeians in the U12 Harry Bright Cup.<br />
Positive batting from Aiden Griggs 28*, Jack Laing 26*and Harrison Williams 14* saw <strong>Bexley</strong> set a<br />
score of 156 in 24 overs. Attacking bowling and excellent fielding - Ryan Saunders 3 wickets for 14<br />
off 3 overs, Aiden 2 wickets for 1 off 1.5 overs along with a run out and catch and Jack with 2<br />
stumpings, saw Old Colfeians all out for 49.<br />
On Bank Holiday Monday the U13’s entered the inaugural Sidcup U13 Tournament. <strong>Bexley</strong> beat<br />
Sidcup in the semi final and faced HSBC in the final. Unfortunately HSBC came out with all guns<br />
blazing, seeking revenge for Friday’s defeat, to be the first winners of the cup. Well done to the<br />
boys for getting to the final.<br />
U13 6/8 a-side team<br />
Friday 29 th May see the U14’s travelling to Belvedere for an U14 Cup game – Good Luck boys.<br />
There is a colt’s notice board in the <strong>Club</strong>house, please check for any colt’s news, match round ups<br />
and team photos. All league results and statistics can be checked on the NKJL web site<br />
www.nkentjunior.play-cricket.com.
Team Captain Profile<br />
Rick Melbourne - 3 rd XI Team Captain<br />
After only playing school cricket, Rick joined <strong>Bexley</strong> CC at 16<br />
years old and started his senior playing career in the 3 rd XI.<br />
As a goal keeper, he dived for every ball that came his way<br />
and became known for his big hits. He still holds the trophy<br />
for the fastest 50 in the <strong>Club</strong>, reached in 13 balls.<br />
He became Vice Captain of the 2 nd XI, winning the league in<br />
1992 and scoring his highest total of 115 but due to work<br />
and family commitments, didn’t play for 11 years. In 2004<br />
he returned, playing again in the 2 nd XI and in 2007 took on<br />
the captaincy of the 3 rd XI.<br />
“My main aim this season is to win the league and return the<br />
3 rd XI to the Kent League, with the support of the players and<br />
the <strong>Club</strong>. I enjoy the youngsters in the team, as it keeps me<br />
motivated and active, running between wickets with young<br />
legs.”<br />
Streakers stop play at colt’s game<br />
Dads and colts were distracted by two streakers, one male and one female, running round the<br />
boundary during the U12’s cup match at Old Colfeians. The couple were 6 th formers celebrating the<br />
end of their school days and stopped play, whilst everyone watched.
Member Profile – Catering Committee<br />
Pam Wellard (Chair), Theresa Bell and Lisa Campbell<br />
Theresa, Pam and Lisa<br />
Since the early days of tea being provided by the Ladies of <strong>Bexley</strong> Village and served by their maids,<br />
<strong>Bexley</strong> CC now has the reputation of providing some of the best teas in the County. With 6 teams to<br />
cater for on a Saturday and 1 on a Sunday, a lot of careful planning and hard work goes on behind<br />
the scene. The Committee also provides lunch and teas everyday during <strong>Cricket</strong> Week, along with<br />
other events throughout the season.<br />
They are always looking for new volunteers to join the Tea Rota, preparing food and transporting to<br />
local venues. If your son / grandson plays for one of the senior teams, or you can spare a couple of<br />
hours on a Saturday or Sunday, please offer your services. Training and support will be given, along<br />
with reimbursement for costs. If every player nominated someone to do one tea throughout the<br />
season, the load would be greatly lightened.<br />
If you can offer your time please contact Pam on pwellard.burntash@yahoo.co.uk , or Lisa on<br />
lisacampbell@hsbc.com or speak directly to Pam, Theresa or Lisa.<br />
Finally<br />
John Trice – Grounds and Pavilion Committee Chairman and 3 rd XI Umpire<br />
John is now home after his hip replacement operation. We would all like to wish John a speedy and<br />
successful recovery and look forward to seeing him back at Manor Way and Loring Hall.<br />
Fantasy <strong>Cricket</strong> League<br />
Grant Houghton's Mighty Tanks return to the top slot but two new teams managed<br />
by Fieldy and Skinny respectively have penetrated the top three for the first time! Top team scorer<br />
this week was the Iron Gloves.<br />
Weekly results and table can be viewed on http://www.bexleycc.co.uk/fantasy.htm .All entry<br />
payments are due by the 31st May and failure to pay by this deadline will lead to expulsion from the<br />
league.<br />
Don’t forget to buy your football scratch cards, on sale from the bar.