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Back Row left to right , Ash Rahman(Sandhurst) Matthew Gill(Sulhamstead) Manesh Kapoor(Grosvenor) Jamie Seward(Sulhamstead) Anthony Clapham(Sandhurst) Tim Vines(Peppard) Chris Mercer(Sulhamstead) James Wheeler(Woodcote)

Front Row left to right , Sam Boughton(Stoke Row) Titch Vickers - CAPT(Woodcote) Dave Hambrook(Sandhurst)

T Vickers (Woodcote) WKP - CAPT

J Wheeler (Woodcote)

M Kapoor (Grosvenor)

T Vines (Peppard)

C Mercer (Sulhamstead)

J Seward (Sulhamstead)

M Gill (Sulhamstead)

A Rahman (Sandhurst)

D Hambrook (Sandhurst)

A Clapham (Sandhurst)

S Boughton (Stoke Row)

Mike Gatting, Chris Tarrant, Surrey CC and Everest Cricket Record Breakers Amongst the Players lining up for 60 hr Continuous Cricket Match Challenge Earlier this week England cricket legend Mike Gatting was at Lord’s to throw down the gauntlet to British cricketers to join him in breaking the British record for the longest continuous cricket match.

The challenge is to celebrate 60 years of charitable activity by The Lord’s Taverners. The Lord’s Taverners are a cricket based charity working to help children gain access to sport, especially those with disabilities or who are from a disadvantaged background. To accept the challenge on behalf of amateur cricketers everywhere was Richard Kirtley, Record Breaking leader of last year’s successful expedition to play cricket on Mount Everest. Both are now recruiting cricket enthusiasts to join them in what will be a tough test of endurance. Starting on Saturday July 17th at 8am, the cricketers will play day and night until 8pm the following Monday (19th July). The match will be taking place in the picturesque grounds of Wellington College in Berkshire. A festival atmosphere is expected with food-stalls, beer tents and children’s entertainment. Spectators are welcome at what will be a unique cricketing celebration in idyllic surroundings. The project aims to raise £25,000 for the Lord’s Taverners, whilst providing a fitting celebration of their 60th anniversary. Over the course of the weekend, players will be joined on the pitch by Mike Gatting, Chris Tarrant, representatives of the Surrey Cricket Club, with more to be confirmed. With the help of floodlights, the match will run continuously for a full 60 hours. There will be breaks for refreshments, but only in accordance with ECB Test Match rules. The format of the game will be 40 overs on, 40 overs off. Each team will have more than the 11 required to play a full format game. This will enable players to get a little food and rest when required. Both sides are recruiting players able to take on such a challenge. In order to be a part of this record attempt, all that is required is a commitment to raise £500 for the Lord’s Taverners. In return you will receive your place on a team, a branded playing shirt, accommodation for those rare moments of rest, food and refreshments, as well as being part of something truly special. Ex-Middlesex Captain and England great Mike Gatting said: ‘I want to lay down a challenge to cricketers all over Britain. Come and test your mettle with 60 hours of continuous cricket. I believe this is a physical challenge on par with running a marathon, and will be an achievement of which we can all be truly proud. By raising money for the Lord’s Taverners we will be doing a great deal of good in the process.’ Everest Test organiser and World Record holder Richard Kirtley said: ‘It’s a great honour to take up the challenge laid down by Mike Gatting on behalf of all amateur cricketers in the UK. The Lord’s Taverners is a great cause, and this a worthy challenge. Last year’s cricket match on Everest was a huge physical challenge, and this is set to be equally so. The strain on the body will be different, but anyone taking part in this will be able to be proud of their achievements. Come and join our team and be a part of something special.’ To be a part of this historic match please log onto http://www.lordstaverners.org/hit-for-60.htm for more details. For more information, or details on how to sign up, please contact Danielle Spriggs (T) 0207 422 8269 (M) 07743 414 253 (E) [email protected]

Farley Hill Cricket Club

Player Registration Day

Sunday 21st March 2010

Time: 10.30am - 2pm

Where: Farley Hill Cricket Ground
                          Church Lane, Farley Hill, RG7 1UB

We have a Saturday League side which was newly promoted into Division 1,
a Sunday social side and we play regular mid-week Twenty-20s.
We are always looking for full-time and part-time players. 

All current and future players are welcome to come down and have a look
at our ground and facilities.  Committee members and team captains
will be there to have a chat and answer any questions which you may have.

Enjoy the 2010 cricket season!

Sunday 2nd August saw the first Sulhamstead U-15 sixes tournament.  Teams from Crown Wood, Shinfield, Finchamstead, Purley and Royal Ascot joined the hosts in a round-robin tournament followed by a final between the two top sides. 

The identity of the two finalists was in doubt right until the last round-robin game when a Crown Wood win over Finchamstead meant that Sulhamstead and Purley contested the final.  The final itself was a well contested, close encounter with the hosts eventually victorious by a mere 6 runs.

The whole tournament was played in a superb spirirt throughout and all those present appeared to enjoy a full days, high standard, exciting cricket.

Thanks to all the players and supporters for making it an excellent inaugural tournament.

Thanks also to Serious Cricket of Thatcham for supporting the event with a generous donation towards the awards on the day.

 

The Farley Hill Cricket Club

Registration Day

Sunday 5th April 2009

10.30am-2pm

For all new and current players - please feel free to come up to the Farley Hill Cricket Club to have a look at our ground and facilities.  Committee members / team captains and players will be on hand to answer any questions and will give you an idea of what a warm and friendly cricket club we are.  Looking forward to seeing you there.

Please contact Potts on 01189889046 or Phil on 01189887247 for more info.

BATS, BALLS AND BISCUITS

A Brief History of Cricket at the Reading Biscuit Factory

This book follows the expliots of the cricketers of the Biscuit Factory from 1855 through to the amalgamation with Purley on Thames CC IN 1984 and beyond.

Over 150 pages, including 98 illustrations charts the progress of Berkshire's largest ever cricket club.

Copies available at £7.50 (£9 incl post & packing) from the author, Martin Bishop

via

on 0118 945 3117

or send a cheque (made payable to Martin Bishop) at 2 Huckleberry Close, Purley on Thames, RG8 8EH

Happy Reading

 

Martin

The Disability tournament that was due to be played at Stratfield Turgis in May was postponed due to bad weather,

The new date has been set for Sunday 24th August 2008. Start time of approx. 10:30 and lasting all day.

Four counties will be competing for the Arthur Turvey Memorial Trophy in a series of 12 over matches, with a final to decide the winners.

It will be an 8-a-side tournament made up of teams from Hampshire - Isle of Wight - Hertfordshire and London Counties. All play in the ECB county championship (BACD - British Association for Cricketers with a Disability www.bacd.co.uk)

So come along to Stratfield Turgis CC for a day of entertaining and competeitive cricket. Bar open all day.

Further info. from Martin Turvey 07785 580456 or www.stratfieldturgiscc.co.uk

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