Unfortunately, due to a shortage of coaches there will be no coaching on Friday, July 1, for children in Years 3 and 4.
The next session will be on Friday, July 7.
Watch England v Iceland at Bredon Cricket Club tonight
Joe Hart on #EnglandLion duty. ? ? ? #ENGISL #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/MYsQ4OXsr6
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 27, 2016
Don’t forget, we are showing the England v Iceland game on TV in our Hill Close clubhouse tonight.
The bar is open and kick off is at 8pm.
See you there!
Cricketers stumped by footy club all-rounders
Bredon AFC players showed their versatility today when they took on a cricket club XI at Hill Close.
The side from the village’s football club claimed bragging rights for the next 12 months with a two-wicket victory.
A rematch (this time with goals rather than wickets) is being arranged for the winter months.
Well done to all who took part, particularly the youngsters.
And thanks for the match, Bredon AFC. We’ve started training already!
Youth and maturity combine to earn first win for Bredon Third XI
After a delayed start due to a heavy storm, Bredon was put in the field.
Tom Ellis had his first match this season and opened the bowling.
Bredon took three early wickets before the heavens opened up once again.
We eventually returned to play 20 minutes later to blue skies and sunshine.
Young William Wilson was given ball on his senior debut (he plays for the Under 13s) and bowled an impressive five-over spell with great control in wet conditions.
At the other end it was Oliver Washbourne’s turn (Under 13s) with his full lighted leg spin.
Oliver, who has proven his position this season in the third team, showed great spin control, causing the batsmen difficulty, and picking up a couple of wickets.
Also on his debut again from the Under 13s, Cole Notley took the ball and, demonstrating his leg spin, beat the bat several times with a solid five-over spell.
Derek Ebbage worked well behind the stumps with the spinners, with many close stumping decisions unfortunately not going our way.
Bromyard ended up 187 for 9 after 40 overs.
Bredon batted after tea to a reduced total and overs, needing 154 off 34 to take their first win of season.
Derek and Anthony Washbourne took to the crease with a great start from Derek, who hit some early fours to keep Bredon above the run rate.
Then it was the turn of Jonathan Thomas, also on his debut.
He soon got into the swing of things, smashing lots of boundaries and racing to his 50.
Bromyard then took control, and with some solid bowling from their youngsters they took several quick wickets.
But Bredon battled on with a gritty innings from Jonathan, who hit the winning run with a few overs to go.
It was a great end to a showery day in a glorious setting with the first win for the Thirds.
Thanks to the youngsters who turned out. It shows the strength coming through the juniors, which is good for the future of the club.
It was also good to see some old Bredon faces, whom I’m sure will have had some tired muscles on Sunday. Well done, guys!
Thanks, also, to Adrian the groundsman for a perfect setting and playing facility.
Mark Notley
Derby Sunday for Bredon teams
There’s a big derby game at Hill Close today.
Bredon Football Club take on Bredon Cricket Club (at cricket).
The match starts at Hill Close at 2pm, and the bar will be open.
Go along and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. The only thing at stake is bragging rights!
Looking for a bolthole to watch the TV sport? Try Bredon Cricket Club
Sometimes watching high-profile sport at home can leave you feeling a bit underwhelmed.
There just isn’t the same excitement as watching it with a few friends, perhaps while enjoying a drink or two.
You can celebrate the great moments together, moan about the missed chances, and discuss all the drama afterwards.
Bredon Cricket Club, where we now have a wide-screen TV in our refurbished Hill Close clubhouse, is the ideal place to enjoy this summer’s exciting programme of televised sport.
Euro 2016 is just reaching its nail-biting knockout stage, the Olympic Games start on Friday, August 5, and Premier League football returns on Saturday, August 13 (Final Score).
Next up is England versus Iceland in Euro 2016. Kick off is at 8pm on Monday, June 27, and our bar is open. See you there!
PS. Non-members welcome, but a social membership only costs a bargain £10 a year.
What they’re saying about us
@BredonCricket thanks for the invite to your well organised U9s Tournament, our lads really enjoyed themselves..! #juniorcricket
— Gotherington CC (@gotheringtoncc) June 20, 2016
@BredonCricket @Tewkesbury_CC thank you guys for hosting. A great afternoon for players and spectators
— Rich Whincup (@richwhincup) June 22, 2016
TCC's Under 9s came 3rd in the Bredon CC tournament today with 2 wins. Well done lads! pic.twitter.com/ttzFapFO5n
— Gwyn Williams (@tewkescricket) June 19, 2016
Come and play cricket with us this weekend!
It may be a while since you last swung a cricket bat, but you’re really never too old to play England’s summer game.
So please help us out!
It’s the holiday season and we’re desperately short of players for our senior teams over the next two Saturdays in particular.
But we also need to bolster our playing ranks over the longer term, and would love to welcome some new faces.
We are not necessarily looking for top-drawer players (though we wouldn’t turn you down if you were). We want people who are reliable, want to do their best, and who enjoy the sort of camaraderie you only get in team sports.
We have three senior teams: a First XI, Second XI and a Third XI that includes a handful of juniors. So there is a level for everyone.
And don’t be put off if it is a while since you played, or even if you haven’t played very much in the past. We’ll make sure someone in the team looks after you and reminds you about the rules of the game. We’ll also provide some basic coaching to help polish up your technique.
Our chairman even says he’ll buy a jug of beer for any newcomer who takes five wickets or scores 50 runs. Now that’s an incentive!
You can find out where our teams are playing over the next two weeks here.
If you want to know more use the contact form below or call Ian Fenney on 07760 244410 or Clive Fenney on 07813 214068.
Enthusiastic support helps make Under 9s festival a huge success
There was enthusiastic support for today’s Under 9s festival at Bredon Cricket Club.
Six teams gathered at Hill Close in mild but overcast weather for a cracking day of junior cricket.
The festival was organised by second teamer Mark Notley, with help from Sean Styles and Glenn Buckley, and their hard work was recognised by an appreciative crowd of parents and visitors, who offered warm encouragement to the young players.
As well as the cricket, there was a barbecue staffed by Jennie Warren and Mandy Clements-Hunt; a tea, coffee and cake stall organised by Lucy Washbourne, hit-the-wicket competition, and prize raffle. Will Rollett kept the drinks flowing behind the bar, while Jacob and Ollie volunteered as umpires.
Although the day started off warm and dry, it became cooler later and the festival had to be hurriedly concluded when it began raining.
There was a short prize-giving ceremony in the clubhouse.
Both Dumbleton and Bredon finished the day with 10 points, but Dumbleton were declared winners having conceded fewer wickets.
Tewkesbury claimed third place with eight points and fewer wickets conceded than any other team finishing with eight points.
- There are lots of pictures from the day on our Facebook page.
Under 11s clinch win over Bretforton
Some solid fielding combined with touches of adventurous batting helped Bredon’s under 11s clinch a 12-run victory over Bretforton at Hill Close this morning.
Highlights included some first-rate bowling from Jamie Reid.
There are lots more pictures from the match on our Facebook page.