Wirksworth Cricket Club

Wirksworth established 1849 and Middleton established1889 (Amalgamated in 2008) Grounds: off Derby Road, Wirksworth and Off Porter Lane, Middleton Web Site: www.wirksworth.play-cricket.com

President: Richard Needham, Holt Farm, Ladygrove Road, Two Dales, Nr Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2FG Chair: Sue Marshall, Vesta Lynn, Moor Lane, Kirk Ireton, Derbyshire, DE6 3JQ Tel: 01335 372797 Treasurer: Neil Doxey, Alton Hall, Tinkerley Lane, Kirk Ireton, Derbyshire DE6 3LF Tel: 07974 101853 Secretary: Graham Ashurst, 49, Evans Ave, Allestree, DE22 2EP [email protected] Tel: 01332 558586 Membership Secretary : Martin Kinder [email protected] Tel: 07795556065

March 2017 Dear members, The new cricket season rapidly approaches and plans are in-hand to build on the successes of 2016 which saw the 1st XI promoted to Division 1 of the DCCL and league and cup triumphs for the under 12, under 13 and under 15 sides. We will be running four senior teams and seven youth teams this season including an U17s’ team. The Captain of the 1st team is Ben Perry Taylor with Mike Jefferiss as Vice Captain. Captains of the 2nds, 3rds and 4ths are Ashley Spendlove, Neil Doxey and Andrew Redfern respectively with Vice Captains to be appointed. To date, we have signed 4 new players – Joe Greenhalgh from Denby, Rob Heath from Ambergate, Josh Pickering from Belper Amateurs and Gareth Wilson from Marehay. Scott Woodman, a 20 year old opening bowler, batsman and coach also joins us from Australia – we welcome them warmly and wish them all a very successful first season with W&MCC. The first matches are on Saturday April 22nd. The fixture card is available on Playcricket, will be sent by email soon and there will be card copies available in the Pavilions at both grounds. Training has taken place throughout the winter, including Chance To Shine coaching for club members and local schools. Saturday morning coaching sessions for 5 – 11 year old girls and boys will start on Saturday 25th April from 9.20 to 11.00 (10.30 for 5-7s), U11 to U13 players will train on Friday evenings and U15s on Tuesday evenings (starting dates and further age group details in due course). New young players, regardless of previous experience, are very welcome to join, just come down and talk to one of the coaches or email [email protected] for further information. In an exciting development, this spring the club will become an All Stars Cricket Centre. All Stars Cricket is a new national initiative developed by the ECB specifically for 5 to 8 year olds, backed by a nationwide media campaign and events in schools encouraging families with young children to get involved in cricket. The club is looking forward to All Stars giving new momentum to its established and well-loved activities for the youngest cricketers. For slightly older children, in the second week of the Easter holiday there will be a cricket camp for juniors at the Wirksworth ground and outdoor practice for all junior age groups will also start. Full details will be emailed to current players and distributed by schools in the near future, or you can contact Mike for information about these or any other cricket opportunities. A warm welcome is always on offer to new and existing players, families and spectators. The Playcricket website will be our main form of communication from now on. It is really important that members sign up - visit the club website at http://wirksworth.play-cricket.com, click the sign up button in the top right hand corner and follow the instructions. It is essential to give your email address. You will be able to see all the latest news, results and statistics. Membership forms are available on this site and

Community Amateur Sports Club Focus Club payments would be most welcome before April 30th at the reduced rate. Thank you to everyone, and our generous sponsors, who have already paid - this helps significantly with cash flow at this time of year.

Cricket Force this year is on Saturday and Sunday, the 1st and 2nd of April. The major jobs are:

1 Erecting fencing around the part of the WW ground where balls are lost 2 Treating and Re-painting the Pavilion railings 3 Treating, repairing and painting the Score Box 4 Installing 2 benches at WW and Middleton grounds in memory of Matthew Daldorph 5 Improving the nets surface 6 General new season grounds work and Pavilion clean-up at WW & Middleton All help very welcome so we can complete these jobs before the start of the season.

As always, we are looking forward to a new season full of excitement, competitive cricket and good humour. Good luck to all the players in what I am sure will be another successful year.

With best wishes, Sue Marshall (Chair) DATES FOR YOUR DIARY SOCIAL EVENTS WILL BE HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, DATES WILL BE POSTED ON PLAY- CRICKET, ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND IN THE PAVILION

WIRKSWORTH BOOK FESTIVAL : Saturday April 1st Talk by eminent cricket writer and speaker, Stephen Chalke at the Wirksworth Pavilion starting at 7pm. Entry £5 ( U16s free). Bar open. Tickets from Wirksworth Framing or on the door. Please support the Club and The Book Festival.

DALI’S DAY : Sunday 16th July at The Wirksworth Ground This will be a day for the whole club to remember our friend and fellow cricketer Matthew Daldorph who died in a tragic car accident in France last summer. Organised by his closest friends, with help and support from Roy Pearce, the plan is to play two cricket matches throughout the afternoon : a 30 over match U25s v current U17s starting at 12 noon followed by a 20:20 match Dali’s team v WMCC Friends at approximately 4.30pm. We are inviting Matt’s family and friends from far and wide and there will be live music, food, a bar and a raffle. Please support this day in memory of Dali, bring the whole family, for what we are sure will be a great day, filled with laughter, emotional memories and strong friendship.

th ANNUAL GOLF DAY : Thursday 14 September at Ashbourne Golf Club. Please contact John Thompson for details and to book your place.

ANNUAL DINNER : Saturday 14th October at The Wirksworth Pavilion

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