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detective agency!
Thanks to some clever detective work by members
the PCA’s contacts list of past and current players has
increased by almost 500.
The last issue of Beyond the Boundaries included
a list of members whose details we were keen
to trace and thanks to all who helped us make
contact with a large number of those.
Among the former players we are back in
touch with is Reuben Herbert, an all-rounder
who played for Essex from 1975 to 1981, who
is now running a sports clothing business in
Rotherham.
“John Lever got in contact with me via
someone we both know and told me that the
PCA were trying to contact me and he asked
if I could send off my details to Alison Prosser,
the Member Services Manager at the Edgbaston
office,” Herbert said.
“She contacted me in return and then I joined
up on the Facebook group and I am now in
regular communication with the PCA.
“When I played I hardly knew that the PCA
existed. Now it’s much more hands-on and I
would imagine that most current players are
aware of the organisation and the excellent
support it offers them through its various services.
“I am keen to help the PCA in any way that
I can and if I can offer some practical advice
to any of the current players who are thinking
of starting up a business then I am more than
happy to do so.”
Other members we have renewed contact with
include Justin Bates, the former Sussex off-spinner,
whose successful post-cricket career in visual
effects is featured elsewhere in this magazine.
“We have been delighted with the response
to our plea for help in tracking down members
whose contact details we
did not have,” said Jason
Ratcliffe, PCA Assistant Chief
Executive.
“Many thanks to all those
members who have helped us to
reduce the list that was distributed
with the last Beyond The Boundaries.
“There is still a sizeable list of
members we would like to trace
ahead of our 50th anniversary
next year and any help with
their contact details would be
appreciated.
“Could we also remind
members to keep us updated
of any change of postal or
email address or telephone
number, so that we can continue
to keep you informed of member
services, events and benefits.”
The annual PCA Past Players’ Day will be held
at Cheltenham College on July 14 during the
Gloucestershire v Essex County Championship
match and is an ideal opportunity for former
players from across the generations to
catch up and share memories in a relaxed
environment.
Bookings for the PCA Past Players’ Day
and notification of changes to contact
details should be made to Alison Prosser at
aprosser@thepca.co.uk
PCA ASSISTANT CHIEF
EXECUTIVE JASON
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SEARCH FROM thE
Edgbaston office;
old friends re-unite
at cheltenham
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