Month: May 2016

Calling all players: we need you this weekend!

general view of Bredon Cricket Club
With our three teams in action at the weekend (May 21) we need all available players

On Saturday, May 21, Bredon Cricket Club’s three teams are in league action, and we need all available players.

The First XI are at home to Coombs Wood, while the Second XI are away to Kidderminster Fourth XI.

The Third XI, meanwhile, take on Bewdley at Lower Park.

With a demanding Saturday like this one we need to field full-strength teams to stand any chance of good results.

Please contact Ian Fenney if you don’t play every weekend, but are able to turn out on Saturday. Call 07760 244410.

  • We also have a Sunday friendly away at Overbury on Sunday, May 22. Please come along to support the team.

2nd XI in action against Bartestree and Lugwardine

batsman in action
Second XI beat Bartestree and Lugwardine by three wickets

The 2nd XI were in action today, enjoying a three-wicket victory against Bartestree and Lugwardine at Hill Close.

The game was played in brilliant sunshine, though temperatures cooled rapidly later in the afternoon.

There are more pictures from the match on our Facebook page.

The Seconds’ next fixture is away against Kidderminster 4th XI on Saturday, May 21.

Here’s what B&L had to say about us:

… and the following day

Take a look at our beautifully restored floor!

parquet flooring
Isn’t it lovely? We’re so proud of our revamped parquet floor

Now this may seem like an ordinary floor to you, but we are enormously proud of it!

The parquet was rescued from an old church hall several years ago and fitted in our Hill Close clubhouse.

But it had taken a bit of a battering and was looking worse for wear.

A top-notch restoration has it looking magnificent again, as this picture shows.

It is just another step in a programme to dramatically improve the clubhouse.

Decorating is under way, a new kitchen is coming, and there are even grander things in the pipeline.

For now, though, we’re all just enjoying staring at the floor. Who says cricket folk are boring?

 

Bredon sweep Eckington aside on perfect sunny Sunday

Bredon cricket team pause between overs
It was a perfect sunny Sunday for Bredon, who beat Eckington by 166 runs

Cricket season weather finally arrived at Bredon today.

The home team swept near-neighbours Eckington aside on a sweltering spring day when temperatures hit 25C (about seven degrees hotter than Ibiza!).

Bredon battled first in this 40-over friendly match, scoring 229 for six.

Martin Hill scored 92, and Dominic Fenney 81.

Eckington were 63 all out, with Jordan Huggins claiming three for nine.

Bredon won by 166 runs.

 

What happens when the ground, weather or light aren’t right?

two people and covers over cricket pitch
Rained off. The ECB Association of Cricket Officials has issued guidance about how to handle bad weather, light or ground conditions. Picture: Dhammika Heenpella

Are you puzzled about what happens when bad light, weather or ground conditions affect games?

The ECB Association of Cricket Officials (ACO) had issued some guidance to help everyone involved in the game understand how decisions are made.

Arrangements for junior cricket coaching this week (May 6)

junior cricketer
Back in action. Junior coaching in on as normal tomorrow (May 6)

Junior cricket coaching is being held at Hill Close as normal at 6.15pm tomorrow (Friday, May 6).

It coincides, however, with Bredon Rugby Club’s annual dinner, which a number of our coaches and several children are attending.

The session will go ahead, albeit with reduced numbers, and groups are likely to be merged depending on attendance and how many coaches/helpers are available.

Parents/carers are reminded that their children should not practise in the nets unless they are being supervised by a club coach or helper.

We’ll be back to normal next week!

Who’s our club’s volunteer of the year 2016?

cricket umpire
Dedicated service: the club is seeking nominations for its volunteer of the year. Picture by Clarke Thomas

Who is Bredon Cricket Club’s volunteer of the year? Now is your chance to put them forward for the praise they deserve.

The nomination process for this year’s Bill Jones Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award/Natwest OSCAs (outstanding service to cricket awards) is now open.

Worcestershire Cricket launched the award in memory of one of recreational cricket’s most loyal and hardworking volunteers, Bill (WF) Jones.

The award offers an opportunity for clubs like ours to recognise hard-working volunteers who you feel have made a difference either during the year, or over time.

There are seven different categories you can choose from to nominate. They are:

  • Heartbeat of the Club
  • Get the game on
  • Leagues
  • Lifetime achiever
  • NatWest CricketForce
  • Officiating – impires and scorers
  • Young volunteer

Nominations are not limited to one individual/group per category.

Following the cut-off date for nominations, Friday, July 1, a panel will sit to select the winners in each category.

All nominated individuals will be invited to an awards lunch on Tuesday, August 23, at Worcestershire County Cricket Club.

The club committee will put forward our official nomination, but we would like to hear your views about who deserves an accolade.

There is more information on what the judges are looking for here.

Use the form below to let us know your views:

Bredon Cricket Club Under 12s off to flying start

junior cricket batsman in action
Bredon’s Under 12s started their 2016 season with a win against Astwood Bank

Bredon Cricket Club’s Under 12s side got their 2016 season off to a flying start with a win at home against Astwood Bank.

Bredon battled first, scoring 275 for five, with Aswood Bank making 235 for six.