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Family fun day is sizzling success

Visitors enjoy the sunshine at Bredon Cricket Club's family fun day to launch the 2018 season
Visitors enjoy the sunshine at Bredon Cricket Club’s family fun day to launch the 2018 season

The sun shone and the barbie sizzled while visitors to Bredon Cricket Club lapped up a fabulous family fun day at the weekend.

A large number turned out to the new-format season curtain-raiser, which replaced the traditional cheese-and-wine evening for the first time this year.

Members and guests were treated to live music from the Kings of the Hill while they enjoyed the spring sunshine and glorious setting of our ground at Hill Close.

The barbecue and ice creams sold out, and there were some concerned faces at the bar as the drinks were downed at a ferocious rate, threatening to leave the cellar empty!

Children enjoyed a bouncy castle and playing on the club’s tenderly cared-for outfield.

Club chairman Neil Hall said he was delighted by the turnout.

“We thought we’d try something different this year, and it has been amazing.

“Along with the tower run (May 27) and Bredon Hill Bash (weekends in August) it is going to become one of our key regular events of the year.”

 

New look to cricket season curtain-raiser

There is a new look to Bredon's curtain-raiser for the 2018 season
There is a new look to Bredon’s curtain-raiser for the 2018 season

There’s a new look to Bredon Cricket Club’s season curtain-raiser this year.

Our traditional cheese-and-wine evening is being replaced by an afternoon gathering for all the family that we’re calling the First of the Summer Wine.

There will be food, including a barbecue; activities for youngsters, the club raffle and live music from Joel Darkes (of Lunafall). Our licensed bar will be open throughout.

It is being held on Sunday, May 6, and the fun gets under way at 2pm.

There is an open invitation for people unfamiliar with the club to come along and find out what cricket at Bredon is all about.

Most of our junior team coaches will be at the curtain-raiser too, so parents can ask them about how we introduce youngsters to the game and develop their skills. See also our junior cricket FAQ.

Our chairman, Neil Hall, will be talking to visitors about the season ahead, and the ambitious plans we have to raise playing standards and make the club a hub for all ages in the community.

Use the form below to submit a question about the event:

 

Christmas dinner 2017 for club committee

Bredon Cricket Club's committee enjoy their 2017 Christmas dinner at the Fox and Hounds, Bredon
Bredon Cricket Club’s committee enjoy their 2017 Christmas dinner at the Fox and Hounds, Bredon
Bredon Cricket Club's committee enjoy their 2017 Christmas dinner at the Fox and Hounds, Bredon
Bredon Cricket Club’s committee enjoy their 2017 Christmas dinner at the Fox and Hounds, Bredon
Bredon Cricket Club's committee enjoy their 2017 Christmas dinner at the Fox and Hounds, Bredon
Bredon Cricket Club’s committee enjoy their 2017 Christmas dinner at the Fox and Hounds, Bredon
Bredon Cricket Club's committee enjoy their 2017 Christmas dinner at the Fox and Hounds, Bredon
Bredon Cricket Club’s committee enjoy their 2017 Christmas dinner at the Fox and Hounds, Bredon

Bredon Cricket Club’s committee, together with some partners, set down together at the Fox and Hounds in Bredon this week to mark the end of a successful year with a Christmas dinner.

The food and service was excellent, and it was good to be celebrating in the heart of the village.

Best wishes to you all for Christmas and the new year.

Bredon Cricket Club celebrates junior season successes

Successes: Club chairman Neil Hall presents Ollie McGrath with his best junior player 2017 award
Club chairman Neil Hall presents Ollie McGrath with his best junior player 2017 award. Picture by Brad Cooper

Bredon Cricket Club celebrated the successes of its junior players today.

Families gathered on a warm autumn afternoon at Hill Close to enjoy a fun day and acknowledge efforts on and off the pitch in 2017.

There was a bouncy castle, barbecue and Americana music from the excellent Malvern Hillbillies.

Chairman Neil Hall presented a number of awards and paid tribute to those behind the scenes who had worked so hard to make the season a success.

There were words of praise, too, for Neil, who has led the club through a season of great achievement.

Junior players, Third XI and club supporters’ end-of-season awards

Third team batting: Johnny McGrath

Third team bowling: Ruben Ibbotson

Junior player: Ollie McGrath

Club person of the year: Jennie Warren

Gifts were presented to:

Lucy Washbourne, for her contribution to cricket teas

Mandy Clements-Hunt, for being an unsung hero for the club

Adam Gallagher, for his exceptional work as groundsman

Will Rollett, for his work behind the bar

 

Big crowd for Bredon Hill Bash 2017 finals day

The Bredon Hill Bash 2017 finals day was played out in fabulous bank holiday weekend sunshine today.

The winners were Ashton-under-Hill, who beat Bredon by 30 runs.

Earlier in the day the Crown Inn, Kemerton, won the plate by beating Overbury by just one run.

The batting award was presented to Josh Colwell  and the bowling award went to Mitch Berry, both of Ashton.

There are some pictures on our Facebook page now.

How the Evesham Journal reported the Bredon Bash finals day
How the Evesham Journal reported the Bredon Bash finals day

Plans for end-of-season celebrations at Bredon Cricket Club

Bredon's end of season dinner 2016
Bredon’s end-of-season dinner 2016

It has been a good season so far for Bredon Cricket Club, and we have plans to round it off in style.

On Saturday, September 16, there will be a senior players’ award night in the clubhouse.

The bar will be open and there will be a curry buffet.

The evening, which starts after the day’s match finishes, is a chance to recognise and celebrate both individual and team successes.

Then, on Sunday, September 24, we are having a family end-of-season fun day with barbecue, entertainment and activities for children.

Again, the bar will be open, and the fun starts at 2pm.

Both promise to be fantastic occasions. Please make a note in your diary.

 

Twenty20 cricket on the longest day at Bredon

Join us for the longest day and Twenty20 cricket (and perhaps some strawberries) at Bredon
Join us for the longest day and Twenty20 cricket (and perhaps some strawberries) at Bredon

There is a chance to enjoy the thrills of Twenty20 cricket on the longest day at Bredon Cricket Club this week.

The club are marking the summer solstice with a friendly match against neighbours Alderton Wanderers.

The action at Hill Close starts at 6pm on Wednesday (June 21), and given the current balmy weather we are all set for a wonderful evening.

Spectators are most welcome.

Our clubhouse bar will be open throughout the match serving draught beer, lager, spirits, soft drinks and wine (including Prosecco) by the bottle or glass.

But please feel free to bring your own food, perhaps some strawberries to share, and enjoy a relaxing few hours of cricket at our attractive ground with its glorious views of Bredon Hill.

  • Watch out, too, for Bredon Hill’s own Twenty20 cricket tournament in August, when four local teams will battle it out for honours in the Bredon Hill Bash.

 

Summer’s night of music at Bredon

Music and a memorable victory made for a perfect summer evening at Hill Close

Everything fell into place for a perfect summer night at Hill Close.

Balmy June weather, mellow sounds from Cheltenham-based guitar band The Bridge, and the First XI’s 92-run home victory over local rivals Evesham combined to fabulous effect last night.

Members and guests were treated to some first-rate cricket and musical entertainment, and the bar stayed open into the long, light evening.

It doesn’t get much better than this!

Music from The Bridge at Bredon Cricket Club
Live music from The Bridge at Bredon Cricket Club

 

Live music at Bredon Cricket Club

Live music: The Bridge, playing at Bredon Cricket Club on Saturday, June 17
The Bridge, playing at Bredon Cricket Club on Saturday, June 17. Picture courtesy The Bridge

There is a night of live music at Bredon Cricket club on Saturday, June 17.

Cheltenham-based  The Bridge are performing at our Hill Close clubhouse from 8pm.

Admission is free, members and non-members welcome, and our fully licensed bar will be open.

The band, who formed in 2001, have played hundreds of gigs across the UK and Europe.

They deliver a vibrant mix of music and showmanship that makes them popular across age groups.

Their playlist includes covers of popular numbers by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Ed Sheeran, Paul Simon and the Undertones.

The band normally comprises Rob McEwan (vocals and guitar), Mark Nye (bass guitar and vocals), Frank Moran (guitar and vocals), and Mark Millward on drums, but on Saturday only Rob and one other band member will be performing at our intimate clubhouse venue.

See you there!

 

More entertainment for our tower run party

Our programme of entertainment for Sunday’s (May 28) tower run gets even better!

Are playing area will be cleared for family games such as soft-ball cricket and football in the afternoon.

More than 100 people are signed up for the Bredon Cricket Club Tower Run 2017.

The runners set off at 10am and are expected back at the cricket ground from 11am in time for the beginning of a day-long bank holiday weekend party.

The Malvern Hillbillies will set the tone for the fun with their foot-stomping old-time Americana music (see video).

There will also be a barbecue, cake stall and bouncy castle for younger children. Our fully licensed clubhouse bar will be serving refreshments throughout the day.

Although online registration for the run has now closed, we will be accepting sign-ups on the day.

Arrive in good time before the 10am start, and report to chief marshal Jennie Warren with your entry fee (cash or a cheque for £10 made payable to Bredon Cricket Club).

Even if you do not plan to run please turn up to support this community event.

We would love to see spectators lining the route to cheer on the runners, and everyone is welcome to enjoy the fun of our bank holiday party in our picturesque cricket ground.

Join us for a perfect summer Sunday!