Get set for Bredon Hill Bash finals day 2018

Enjoying the action at the Bredon Hill Bash 2017
Enjoying the action at the Bredon Hill Bash 2017

FIVE village cricket teams from around Bredon Hill will compete in a keenly contested 20-over tournament at the weekend.

They will meet at Bredon Cricket Club on Sunday, August 26, to play out the finals day of the Bredon Hill Bash.

The competition is an imaginative effort from the clubs to reinvigorate Sunday cricket among village sides.

Last year’s inaugural Bredon Hill Bash cup went to Ashton-under-Hill, who beat Bredon by 30 runs in the final played at the losing side’s Hill Close ground.

The event was a great success. You can see more pictures from last year on our Facebook page.

Sunday’s matches, which will be played by all five teams, will be the culmination of a month-long round robin competition between Ashton, Bredon, Elmley Castle and Overbury cricket clubs, and a side from the Crown Inn, Kemerton.

There will be a typical Twenty20 party atmosphere, barbecue and a giant paella stall, and the clubhouse bar will be open. The action starts at 10am.

Families are welcome to come along and enjoy some exciting cricket with the emphasis on fun. Entry is free.

 

Last of the summer wine family fun day

The club's Last of the Summer Wine end-of-season celebration is on Sunday, September 16
The club’s Last of the Summer Wine end-of-season celebration is on Sunday, September 16

Bredon Cricket Club’s ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ end-of-season family fun day is on Sunday, September 16.

It will be a chance to reflect on another season, and for a final party before autumn descends on Hill Close.

The celebration is for both senior and junior sides. Members and non-members, friends and families are also welcome.

The free party, which begins at 2pm, will include a presentation of players’ awards for the 2018 season.The plate final of the Bredon Hill Bash 20-over tournament will be played, and there will be live music from popular local singer Little Dave, a giant paella stall, barbecue and a bouncy castle for younger children.

A special welcome is being reserved for our season’s tea ladies (please come along, all of you) and groundsman Adam Gallagher.

The clubhouse bar will be open throughout.

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Nets open for use after big fund-raising effort

Bredon Cricket Club's refurbished nets
Bredon Cricket Club’s refurbished nets

Bredon Cricket Club’s practice nets re-opened for use this season.

Raising the considerable sum needed for the refurbishment was a big challenge for the club.

But having top-quality practice facilities was seen as a vital step in improving playing standards.

The funds came from several sources, and the club is particularly grateful to Gloucestershire Playing Fields Association, Bredon Parish Council, Sport England and Tesco’s Bags of Help initiative for their support.

Chairman Neil Hall said: “Having new nets was one of the priorities identified by the players a season or two ago, and I’m delighted that the club has been able to deliver on its promise to provide them.”

Bredon Hill Bash 2018 begins

A huge crowd was at Hill Close today for the Bredon Hill Bash tournament 2017 finals
A huge crowd was at Hill Close for the Bredon Hill Bash 2017 finals

It’s back! The first game of the Bredon Hill Bash, the Twenty20 village cricket tournament that was such a huge success last year, is being played tomorrow (July 22).

Bredon will host Elmley Castle at Hill Close, with play beginning at 3pm.

There will be a typical Twenty20 party atmosphere, a barbecue and the clubhouse bar will be open.

Families are welcome to come along and enjoy some exciting cricket with the emphasis on fun.

The Bash, the brainchild of Jack Denton, landlord of the Crown Inn, Kemerton, is a round-robin tournament played through July and August and culminating in a finals day on August bank holiday Sunday at Bredon Cricket Club.

The clubs taking part are Bredon, Elmley Castle, Overbury and Ashton-under-Hill (last year’s winners), as well as a side from the Crown Inn.

Bredon Hill Bash fixtures

July 22
Overbury v Crown
Bredon v Elmley
Ashton: no fixture

July 29
Elmley v Crown
Overbury v Ashton
Bredon: no fixture

August 5
Bredon v Crown
Ashton v Elmley
Overybury: no fixture

August 12
Elmley v Overbury
Bredon v Ashton
Crown: no fixture

August 19
Ashton v Crown
Overbury v Bredon
Elmley: no fixture

August 26
Finals day at Bredon Cricket Club (three games of cricket with every team participating)
Live music after the cricket (two bands)
Live DJ and commentary throughout matches
Activities for children
Barbecue and paella
Clubhouse bar open throughout

 

Watch the World Cup at Bredon Cricket Club

Bredon Cricket Club is the place to watch England's World Cup games on TV
Bredon Cricket Club is the place to watch England’s World Cup games on TV

Bredon Cricket Club is the place to watch England’s World Cup 2018 games on TV.

Our clubhouse bar will be open for all England’s Group G matches.

With a great atmosphere, comfortable surroundings and competitive drinks prices, why not come along to Hill Close to enjoy a match?

The Three Lions begin their World Cup campaign against Tunisia on Monday June 18, before taking on Panama on Sunday, June 24. Both games are on BBC.

The final group game will be against Belgium on Thursday, June 28, and is on ITV.

Under 11s continue winning ways

Bredon's Under 11s continued their winning ways with victory over AshtonBredon’s Under 11s continued their winning ways with victory over Ashton

Bredon Under 11s registered their fourth consecutive win of the season with a comfortable victory over Ashton at the picturesque Birlingham Cricket Club.

Wins against Alcester and Ragley, Kineton and Overbury were backed up by a really good team performance against Ashton.

An excellent effort in the field, including great catching and backing up, restricted Ashton to 223.

There may not have been the 16 wickets taken against Overbury the previous Sunday, but the team’s togetherness and attitude was excellent.

Bredon’s reply was a well measured and sensible effort that contained some excellent shots and some (surprisingly) good running between the wickets.

All of the pairs batted well, and the runs of Felix Hyett, Alex McMillan and Tom Washbourne ensured that Bredon remained comfortably ahead of the target for most of the innings and saw the team through to a 41-run victory.

Lots more cricket to be played this season, but it’s great to see the kids having fun and playing so well as a team!

Stuart McMillan

What they said about the tower run 2018

No, really. He enjoyed it! Here's what they said about the tower run. Picture by Martin Humby
No, really. He enjoyed it! Here’s what they said about the tower run. Picture by Martin Humby

Bredon Cricket Club Tower Run 2018 has been voted a big success by those who took part.

The slick organisation, friendly atmosphere and “incredible” marshals were singled out for praise by entrants.

The club was delighted by the turnout, which was up by more than 30 on last year’s inaugural event despite several no-shows who were presumably put off by the forecast for unsettled weather.

As it turned out, the rain held off and although it was a little humid, the conditions were good for the runners.

Next year’s run is on Sunday, May 26. Mark it in your diary!

Here are some of the comments we received:

Nicki Wiggins: Great run! Well done to all the organisers and marshals.

Nicholas Smith: A lovely run and so well organised. Thanks to all involved!
I didn’t make top 10 in the race, think I was first for a burger after though! 😂

Laura Claire: Fantastic run, and the weather was perfect!!!! 👍Brilliantly organised just like last year.

Shona Crombie-Hicks: Thank you for a really enjoyable race, great atmosphere and well organised. You put on a fab event, well done all of you 

James Graham: Another good one, will be back again next year hopefully. Thanks to marshals and organisers: you did a great job!

Abi Malice Andrew: Fantastic day, thank you to all the organisers and marshals along route, see you next year.

Lydia Jayne McEvoy: Fantastic race! Marshals were incredible! Will be back next year for my third one! Xxx

Caroline Freeman: Spectated. Great start/finish area and refreshments. Well done 👍👍

Mia Ryland: Really enjoyed the run and the whole friendly atmosphere.

Rob Bray: Thank you so much to organisers, marshals and fellow runners. I under-estimated the hill so next year a bit more training and a bit less partying the weeks before! Not Mo Farah’s recovery drink of choice but the Stowford went down a treat.

Didn’t take part this year? If you would like a reminder when registration for next year’s run opens just add your details to this form:

Success as tower run dodges the storms

Simon Booth,left, is, for the second year running, first member of Bredon Cricket Club to finish
Simon Booth, left, is, for the second year running, first member of Bredon Cricket Club to finish. Picture by Martin Humby

Bredon Cricket Club’s second tower run dodged the storms this morning to notch up a notable success.

Organisers were delighted with the turnout of 132 runners (there were several no-shows), which was well up on last year’s inaugural event, despite the forecast of thunder and showers.

Humidity made the going tough for some entrants on the ascent of the hill, but it did nothing to slow Steve Kenyon, of Gloucester Athletics Club, who crossed the line in 40 minutes 38 seconds.

His time topped last year’s record of 42 minutes set by Rob Bowery.

Repeating their feats of last year, Simon Booth and Laura Spence were first male and female members of Bredon Cricket Club to finish.

Presenting medals to winners with the help of run sponsor Brad Cooper, of Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic, club chairman Neil Hall said the event had been a great success.

He paid tribute to organiser Jennie Warren, the route marshals and all the volunteers who had contributed to the day.

After the race, competitors and visitors enjoyed a barbecue and music from the Kings of the Hill.

The storms passed over, but unfortunately left the pitch too wet for a planned 20-over cricket match between the village’s cricket and football clubs.

The runners tackled a challenging but beautiful 10k route from the cricket club in Westmancote to Parson’s Folly tower at the 299m summit of Bredon Hill.

Money raised from the run will be split between the club and the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

Bredon Cricket Club Tower Run 2018 took place with tand he kind permission of Overbury Estate.

 

 

It’s a wonderful day for a tower run

Bredon Cricket Club Tower Run 2018 is on!Bredon Cricket Club Tower Run 2018 is on!

Bredon Cricket Club Tower Run 2018 is on today!

Runners will set off on the 10k trail run from Hill Close at 10am.

The weather forecast is for sunny spells and showers.

After the run, there will be live music from the Kings of the Hill and a barbecue at our clubhouse.

Our fully licensed bar will be open through the afternoon, and there will be a bouncy castle for younger children.

A 20-over match between sides from Bredon’s cricket and football clubs is planned for the afternoon.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a family-friendly day at our beautiful ground.

Share your comments and photos on our Facebook page, or use #TowerRun2018 on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

 

 

 

Deadline for tower run entries extended

Deadline for Bredon Hill Tower Run 2018 has been extended
Deadline for entries to Bredon Hill Tower Run 2018 has been extended

The deadline for online entries to Bredon Cricket Club Tower Run 2018 has been extended after an 11th-hour rush of registrations.

People now have until Saturday, May 26, (the day before the race) to register at our secure payments site here.

We are accepting last-minute cash payments on the morning of the run, but paying online is simple and quicker, and guarantees your place.

The weather is looking good, with the forecast for sunny spells and temperatures of 20-21C.

Bredon Hill is an area of outstanding natural beauty, so there are no water stations along the route (to reduce the possibility of litter).

If you take your own water with you please keep the container with you until you return to the start/finish point at the cricket club.

Bottled and tap water will be available at the club.