Issue 134 Sept 2013 - Nailsworth News

The COMMONERS EIGHTS tournament alwaysrounds off the cricket season for our local and rather special cricketteam. A wet Saturday did not deter the groundsman from his usualworries over the wicketand all was perfect for theSunday … I told him notto worry! He was out atdawn as per normal andthe wicket was in finecondition.“I have never scored98 in one day,” was anoverheard comment. To theconnoisseur, this wasn’t‘Test Match cricket’, but it wascertainly just as riveting! Where canyou see 12 scored with one strike?More runs than you could imaginefrom hitting a boundary throughsquare leg and more wickets andruns in a day than you could everdream of?It didn’t matter who wonthe contest in reality. It was atremendous afternoon of sport andentertainment. Many thanks to allthose who organised the day andagain to that wonderful BBQ food… worth every penny! MSSportswallow does not make a summer ...’ so it will be foolishto get too excited about the thrashing of Hyde on the‘Oneopening day of the season. If there had been 11 players toplay against, would the score have been so emphatic? We will neverknow, but theThe BIG Wednesday Bike Ridehosted by Luke at Black8Bikes is increasinglypopular. Every Wednesday from 6.30pm (arrive 6 -6.15pm) he and the group set off for a pre-planned‘magical mystery tour’ often with different peopleeach time and new friends as well. This is goodstuff!It is NOT a race and is available for anyonewho has a bike (no age limit and all levels ofexperience) and the ride goes off road (XC)as much as possible. If you want to see thecountryside from a very different perspective - thisis ideal for you - bring your camera!! Luke mapsout a new route each time.Routes are normally about 12 - 20 miles longand usually finish up with a glass of something atThe Brit - sounds perfect!For more info, contact Luke: 01453 298487team made themost of thingsand playedbrilliantly. Itwas a real joyto watch for thelarge openingday crowd.The bookieshave made FGRfavourites to gainpromotion, so thatwill be interestingto see whathappens as theseason unfolds, butit is an unforgivingleague with manyquality teams. Oneweek FGR willtrounce someone,the next time bestruggling. The name of the game is always consistency of standards,keeping the momentum going and scoring more goalsthan are let in! Dave Hockaday will ensure this happensafter the disappointing run-in at the end of last season.A huge amount of money has been spent on the teamand the players must meet their responsibilities as well.The crowds will help to boost the atmosphere, but only ifthe play is of quality will they turn up! A 40% increase ingates last season is good news, but even maintaining thatwill not be enough to keep FGR free of financial supportfrom a 3rd party. Maybe buying tickets online is the wayforward and helps make ‘matchdays an experience’, aswe are constantly told! I thought it was about the football,but I am obviously from a different generation! MSPhotos - courtesy Bruce Fenn.NAILSWORTH AERIAL SERVICESS M PLUMBINGMark Webb wins two awardsMany people know how much work Mark Webbputs into the football ground at Shortwood and,in August, he was rewarded by being named“Southern League Groundsman of the Year”and also “National Groundsman of the Year” forclubs at Step 3 and Step 4.It is a great achievement for Mark and his willinghelpers (in particular Bill Stratford and and KeithWilliams) and for Shortwood Football Club.Face in theCrowd.Is this YOU?If so, you qualify for aFREE ground pass toFGR’s next Home match.Just call in at the ClubOffice with a copy ofthis paper. (Brought toyou by NN in associationwith FGRFC)(TIME SERVED ENGINEER WITH 12 YEARS EXPERIENCE)FOR FAST & EFFICIENT SERVICEDigital FreeviewTelephone ExtensionsStorm DamageSky FaultsBBC FreesatExtra TV Points Fitted7 Day ServiceOAP DiscountCONTACT:01453 833293 or 0775 9144979Free Estimatesworking for youFamily Law SpecialistsFrom the moment you enter a relationship to themoment you leave it, WSP are here to offer practical andprofessional advice. We provide services from Resolutionand Collaborative Law accredited specialists, encouragingsolutions that consider the needs of the whole family andthe best interests of any children.To see our full list of services, visit our website. All your plumbing needs Emergency Repairs Reliable & Professional NVQ Qualified WRAS Registered ExperiencedT: 07917 540020E: shanemccallum@icloud.comW: www.s-m-plumbing.co.ukWe offer:fixed feesand pay asyou gooptionsCossack Square, Nailsworth Tel: 01453 832566 www.wspsolicitors.com21““We really listen towhat our clients say.Judi Bonham - Matrimonial Partner