Lymington Cricket Club Southern League Champions 1983 and 1985

Founded 1807 SEC Cup Winners 2001

Southern Electric Premier League

Volume 19 No.8 Saturday 17th August 2002 Lymington versus Rowledge Wild celebrations in Netley View as Wayne lifts six-a-side title . . .

They'll lift anything on my estate! the Editor says . . .

For the first time in a while the club is All this leads us to approaching the end of a season question whether the without having to worry about the Town Council ever possibility of relegation for any of our inspects its facilities, and league teams. This is mainly thanks to if it does, does it care about how Guy Hayward's Second XI who, after visitors perceive the town? One final point several years of struggling to avoid the on the football stand graffiti problem: don't drop from SPL Division Three, have bother ringing Busty Brenda for a good settled comfortably into a mid-table time. . . Aaron has confirmed that the position in Hants One. Indeed, had the number has been disconnected due to various Lymington teams had a little over-use. more luck in one or two crucial matches This Monday sees 23 intrepid Lymington throughout the summer, then all four tourists take to the skies for their tour to teams may well have been challenging the Emerald Isle. Let's hope we have for promotion right now. some Irish luck where the weather is With promotion and relegation issues concerned and that we have some good unlikely to bother us, the biggest question cricket during our short stay. on everyone's lips as the summer draws Tonight we have the last of our theme to a close is: will the Town Council finally nights when we pay homage to our First finish painting the football stand? Work XI captain and manager in our African commenced in April on the graffiti- Night. As well as the usual fun and games blighted construction, and then ground to and cheap drinks, Danny has even a halt about two hours later! This left offered to bring along a sample of a approximately a third of the stand coated traditional Zimbabwean meal called in lovely bright red paint, while the rest 'sudsa' (sounds like a washing powder to was left untouched. Not even the Sistine me). The recent Scottish Night - of which Chapel took this long to complete! a report and incriminating photos will Seriously though, the graffiti in the stand appear in the next issue - was rather is a disgrace. Some of the things written poorly attended so please try to stay after on the walls would make Roy Chubby the game tonight and support this event. Brown blush. Indeed, rumour has it that Finally we welcome Rowledge to the publishers used the graffiti in the football Sports Ground today. Let's hope today's stand to obtain ideas for an updated match is as exciting as our first encounter version of the Kama Sutra. back in June. Forthcoming Fixtures at the Sports Ground

Sunday August 18th Tichbourne Park XSL 2.00pm Saturday August 24th Trojans SPL 2 1.00pm Don't forget President's Day - Monday August 26th Colts Presentation Evening Friday August 23rd, 7.30pm at the Sports Ground Week Fourteen wickets apiece for Sufian Tarafdar, Chris Noble and Rain put paid to all but one of Lymington's Craig Tapper. league matches in week fourteen. The only team to survive the deluge was the The Fourth XI's match seconds who cruised to a ten wicket win at against Ordnance Survey at Wellington Sports Chris Hunt - rolling Winchester. Mike West took four wickets as back the years the home side crumbled to 84 all out, before Ground in Eastleigh also Neil Trestrail and Wayne Smith guided survived the showers. However, the match Lymington home. had been shifted from the plush main pitch to the exposed second square due, not to There was a good deal of animosity flying the weather, but because some amateurish about during and after Lymington's midweek football team beginning with a 'p' and ending 'friendly' with Sherwood form Kent. Chris in 'muff' use the main cricket pitch as their Hunt was drafted in to make up the numbers training HQ. Not that I'm prejudiced, of and promptly top-scored with 39 as course! Lymington totalled 157. The hapless visitors then collapsed to 16 for 6 in the face of the Somebody else beginning with a 'p' also fearsome bowling of Chris Warde (4 for 12), enjoyed the facilities at Wellington, taking before eventually being bowled out for 89. advantage of the short boundaries to slog his way to 128 as the Fourths rattled up 231 Week Fifteen for 7. This was all too much for OS who were Yet again the rain played havoc with the restricted to 155 for 9 with Luigi di Maria, league fixtures with both the Firsts and Bob Iles and young Tim Saunders among Seconds washed out without a ball being the wickets. bowled. But there was more luck down at Devon side Babbacombe were the visitors to Woodside where the sloping square enabled the Sports Ground last Monday. Shaun most of the water to run off in time for the Green, guesting from Easton & Martyr Thirds' match against struggling OTs & Worthy, top-scored with 74, and received Romsey. Jerry Holt led the way with a classy good support from Chris Todd (59) and Mike 83 while Jim Stevenson contributed with 59 Vimpany who scored a 73 ball 16, as as Lymington piled up 225 for 6. Lymington notched up 221 for 7. Chris OTs then crumbled in the face of the James' brace of wickets weren't enough to Revered Hayes who took 4 wickets and force a result as the tourists finished on 198 were skittled for just 53. There were also two for 6. End of Season Party! Saturday 31st August from 8.30pm (strictly members only) Come along and celebrate the end of another great year for Lymington CC. Fun and games as well as the usual music, sing-a-longs and special offers on drinks. It's official: the Hunts are the brainiest family in Lymington! Despite the fickle Tony Jenkin preferring to attend a tea dance at Sway Working Mens Club rather than organising a quiz as promised, last Saturday six teams battled it out to find the brainiest members of Lymington Cricket Club. There was a close finish between Meg Gannaway's rabble and Team Hunt, with the latter coming out on top by just one point. Back in last place came Gladys and Denis Phillips' Pilley Hillbillies. Thanks to everyone who bothered to turn up and take part. Whilst we're on a quizzical theme, next week's final programme of the season will contain a prize quiz all about the 2002 season with the winner receiving a bottle of wine.

Will & Tim lead the New Forest to Victory Two Lymington colts are celebrating after captaining their New Forest representative sides to triumph in the recent Hampshire Festivals. Will Thorp led the Under 11s to victory here at the Sports Ground, while Tim Noble guided his Under 12s to the title at Alton. Mind you, the lads did receive plenty of encouragement from their respective managers who just happen to be dads Tony Thorp and Chris Noble!

Settling old scores! There was an embarrassing silence in the Sports Ground scorebox recently during the Second XI match against Burridge. The Burridge scorer began to rant on about a rather unsavoury incident several years ago during a match between the two clubs when a certain Lymington player was alleged to have stepped over the boundary while claiming a catch. The scorer even went on to proclaim that the fielder had been a right cheating so and so . . . without realising that the 'cheating so and so' in question just happened to be sat right next to him at that very moment filling in the Lymington scorebook!

Tonight for one night only . . . AfricanAfricanAfrican NightNightNight ★ Prize for the best Brigadier Heppenstall Lookalike ★ Tarzan Impersonating Competition ★ Big Game Hunting ★ African Music ★ Bongo Playing ★ Castle Lager £1.20 ★ Grolsch £1.00 ★ Bitter £1.50 pint Fun begins at 8.30pm - don't miss it! Out of Africa

To coincide with our African night tonight we've come up with a pretty decent team made up from the all the Africans who have played for the club over the years. The manager will, of course, be David Heppenstall who spent many happy years in Rhodesia shooting people. 1. Jon Hardy Born in Kenya, Jon came to England at an early age and attended Canford School. Was spotted whilst playing colts cricket and joined Lymington as a 16 year old. Went on to become the club's youngest First XI captain at the age of 21 in 1982. As well as having a distinguished career with Hampshire, Somerset and Dorset, Jon was also instrumental in bringing to the club the likes of Guy Hayward, Max Smith, and - as we shall find out - a series of talented South Africans.

2. Peter Williams A close friend of Robin Smith and Jon Hardy, 'Willow' first came to England as a tourist with the Kingsmead Minahs. A fine all-rounder, he took 6 for 35 at Winchester on his debut in 1983. Became a key member of Lymington's first championship winning team, taking 27 wickets and averaging more than 62 with the bat as Lymington .

3. Dan Peacock Arrived at the start of last season and soon established himself as one of the best all-rounders in the club's history. Originally from Reading, Dan moved to Zimbabwe as a child and went on to play for Mashonaland and Zimbabwe A, and may well have played for the full Zimbabwe side but for a broken leg. Came back to England a few years ago. A brilliant fielder and astute captain. Deaf as a post.

4. Grant Van Heerden After being recommended by Derek Pepperell, the 'Wildebeest' pitched up from Queenstown, South Africa in 1994 and stayed for three seasons. His appetite for success was only matched by his appetite for Big Macs. Grant's undoubted ability with the bat was often undone by an inability to run 22 yards, a deficiency that saw him involved in more run-outs than any other Lymington overseas player.

5. Neil Trestrail Grew up in Kenya with Jon Hardy before coming to England to attend Felstead School (with the likes of Derek Pringle). Joined Lymington in 1985 on Jon Hardy's recommendation and played a major part in Lymington's championship title that season. Has had three spells as First XI captain, and now divides his time between representing the MCC, breeding New Forest ponies and playing the odd game for Lymington. 6. John du Plessis The Western Province all-rounder was due to play for Lymington in 1989 until the Immigration Department intervened! (Ironically, Lymington had chosen du Plessis ahead of an unknown youngster by the name of Alan Mullaly!). Finally allowed into Britain the following year, the Cape Town doctor performed well for the club.

7. Bevan Pope Hailing from the same South African town as Grant Van Heerden, bee farmer Bevan was brought over by the Wildebeest to play for the Seconds. Scored 161 in an early appearance at Old Basing, and then barely made another run all season. Could be quite sharp on his day with the new ball in his hand, but his natural ability was often let down by a complete lack of common sense.

8. Richard McGlashen Another South African who joined Lymington on Jon Hardy's recommendation after playing for Natal and the Durban Pirates. A brilliant leg-spinner, Richard was also a hard-hitting batsman and scored the fastest Southern League fifty of 1985. Returned to the UK in 1986 as Workington CC's professional, although half way through the season he told his club he was 'going home' - and then returned to Lymington where he promptly topped the averages.

9. Paul Smith Pace bowler Paul played for Glenwood Old Boys in the exotically titled Durban Sugar League. Took 30 wickets in his season with Lymington, and later went on to play for the Transvaal. Brother Mark came over with Paul and kept wicket on occassions for the club.

10.Richard Allen Yet another player straight off the Durban conveyor belt. Unfortunately, with Lymington having already secured the services of John Du Plessis in 1990, Richie's first team opportunities were limited to those occassions when Doctor du Plessis was required to attend his surgery. Selected for Hampshire Under 19s for whom he scored a ton.

11.Rob Wing Arguably the biggest nutter ever to play for Lymington Cricket Club. Claims that he had fought as a mercenary in the war in Mozambique were doubted by one and all - until he produced a photo of himself in full combat gear in the bush carrying an AK47! Umpires rarely turned down Rob's LBW appeals after that. Wayne's Warriors have plenty of six appeal! Sponsored by

For the ninth year, members of Lymington Cricket Club assembled with a mixture of trepidation and alcohol to take part in an inter-club six-a-side tournament, once again kindly sponsored by Coors Brewery. Previous winner Stu Simkins was obviously keen to recapture the title and interrupted his brief return to this country from Spain, where he now lives, to take part. The whole day was kicked off by a moving opening ceremony which involved club mascot Larry the Lark presenting a The winners : Simon Judd, Ian Young, Captain Smith, baton to the Queen of Hordle Ed Carter, Nathan Smith and Ed Margotson (Angie Denby) who officially declared the tournament open. Cheers after Ian Young had scored a rapid 29. With soon turned to groans as the draw was the sun beating down and the vast made and it soon became evident that expanse of the Lymington Sports Ground Aaron Heal had been paired with fellow being patrolled by only four outfielders, this Aussie Simkins, making their team not only was no place for the old or infirmed. the tournament favourites, but also by far Clearly no-one had pointed this out to Tony the most multi-cultural team with Marc Wharton, as this particular old dog seemed O'Sullivan (full of Eastern promise), keen to learn new tricks. Andrew Isherwood (from Zimbabwe) and The fielding ranged from the sublime to the Neill Denby (latterly of Hordle!). It was Will ridiculous, with Craig Tapper displaying Naylor however that guided them to victory both in a matter of just a few balls. The in the first match despite 25 retired from heat of the day, as well as the heat of Matt Molloy. battle, proved too much for David Scott With all the players being accompanied by who, despite managing to score a run still music as they went out to bat, Simon Judd had words of wisdom for the umpires. seemed keen to test the dexterity of the Perhaps it was the release of this anger DJs in quickly changing the tracks by that enabled him to win the fastest delivery running himself out without scoring in the of the day, proving that he can bowl a second match. This could not prevent cricket ball as quickly as he can throw his Wayne Smith guiding his team to victory toys. Despite the efforts of the day's main run- machine - Damian Jayasinghe, Wayne Smith's team ploughed through the group phase. If they made the final effortlessly then perhaps a little more effort would have helped Trevor Phillips' team whose only victory came in their last group match (still, what's the point of having a brewer sponsor the day without taking advantage of the fact?) So, as shadows lengthened across the Sports Ground, attention turned to the final where the best of Australia and Netley View came head to head. Despite retirements from both Simkins and Heal, the bookies' odds were shown to be hopelessly wrong as they slipped to defeat. Thus it was Wayne Smith who led his team up to collect their trophies (looking suspiciously like large bottles of Grolsch), while Neill Denby collected the award - had there been one - as most valuable player of the day. Thanks were given to the sponsors; to umpires Gough and Marriott; to the catering girls - Wendy, Lynne, Joan and Bob; to organiser Trevor Phillips; and especially to the excellent disk jockeys Meg Larry the Lark (left) poses with the and Dom. Player of the Tournament - Neill Denby

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Monday afternoon sees an historic moment in the club's history as 23 members jet off from Bournemouth Airport to Dublin to embark on a first ever overseas tour (unless you include the Isle of Wight, that is). Thanks to the organisational skills of James 'Jim'll Fix It' Stevenson, three matches have been scheduled in the Dublin area against Phoenix, The Hills and . The team will be staying in the intriguingly titled Maude Plunkett Hotel, Malahide. The playing squad is listed below: Name Age Previous Name Age Previous Lymo Tours Lymo Tours David Coles 35 8 Matt Molloy 12 0 Meg Gannaway 30 2 Trevor Phillips 21 2 Reverend Hayes 47 0 Ben Sanger 28 0 Aaron Heal 19 0 Dave Scott 21 0 Adie Hunt 21 1 Wayne Smith 19 0 Martin Hunt 24 1 Jim Stevenson 29 0 Jerry Holt 52 10 Sufian Tarafdar 21 0 Chris 'OJ' James 97 1 Chris Todd (Pylewell CC) 50 0 Simon Judd 33 0 Tony Wharton 128 8 John McGuirk 33 7 Paul Yates (Burley CC) 30 0

In addition to the above, a trio of beauties - Jill Jones, Lady Helen of Romsey and Wendy Habbershaw - will be on hand to pamper the players and carry their kit bags and that sort of thing. Alternatively they may just go shopping!

The pavilion at The Opposition Tuesday's opening match takes us into the heart of Dublin as we take on Phoenix Cricket Club. Residing in Phoenix Park (that's the park in which half of the entire population of Ireland went to see the Pope a few years back), the club claims to be the premier team in Ireland, having been formed way back in 1830. Phoenix currently have five mens' teams, one ladies XI and three schoolboy sides and a very successful Taverners squad. Traditionally Phoenix has been a home from home for overseas cricketers, and according to the club website, currently boasts members from Zimbabwe, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, India and the United Kingdom (as well as a few Irishmen!). In the Leinster Senior League A, Phoenix currently lie third. J Bray could be the man to watch if he plays against us. He's already scored nearly 700 runs (at an average of 116) for Phoenix this season and taken 18 wickets. is situated some 10 miles north of Dublin The Hills CC near the coastal town of Skerries. They lie near the bottom of Senior League B. Little is known about The Hills, except that a bowler called H. Malahide CC Umplebui presently stands near the top of the league bowling averages. appear to have had an indifferent league season, but have more than made up for it in the Irish Senior Cup where they have made it to the final. They play Rush in the final next Sunday at Clontarf. Their pleasant home ground has played host to international matches and the club can boast Phoenix CC Jim Stevenson as one of its former players. (continued overleaf) The Teams versus Phoenix versus The Hills versus Malahide 1.30pm start 1.30pm start 1.30pm start 1 A Heal 1 C Todd 1 J Stevenson (C) 2 J Stevenson 2 M Gannaway 2 M Gannaway 3 P Yates 3 P Yates 3 C Todd (W) 4 M Hunt 4 M Molloy (W) 4 S Judd 5 D Coles (C & W) 5Rev Hayes 5 D Coles 6 J Holt 6 J Holt (C) 6 M Hunt 7 A Hunt 7 A Hunt 7 A Hunt 8 W Smith 8 W Smith 8 A Heal 9 D Scott 9 T Phillips 9 T Phillips 10 S Tarafdar 10 S Tarafdar 10 Rev Hayes 11 M Molloy 11 D Scott 11 C James Umpire: CJ Umpire: Wobbly Umpire: Ben Sanger Notes: • The teams listed above are subject to change in the event of injury, hangovers, deportation, etc. • A designated twelfth man should be on hand at each match to undertake scoring, fielding and drinks duties if necessary. • Tourists are asked to arrive at Bournemouth Airport no later than 2.30pm for a 4.25pm departure • Ryanair have a strict 15Kg luggage weight limit. Anything over this is subject to a hefty charge. And don't forget - no water pistols or swiss army knives in the hand luggage please! • Tour shirts should be worn immediatley after matches • A finesmaster will be nominated for each day of the tour. His decision shall be final. Fines (in Euros) will commence upon take-off from Bournemouth on the Monday and cease upon touchdown at Bournemouth on Friday. Tour Fines During the match: Off the field: Duck 2 Failure to make breakfast 2 Golden duck 5 Mentioning the name 'Tapper' 2 Playing out a maiden 1 (or any derivation) Getting hit for six 1 Saying: "To be sure" 2 Not wearing an official tour 2 Most expensive over 5 shirt after a match Dropping a catch 2 Not shaving 1 Stopping a ball with the foot 1 Drinking anything non-alcoholic 2 Leaving the field whilst fielding 5 between 7pm and 7am (for any reason other than (except on religious or retrieving the ball) medical grounds) Wearing dirty kit 1 Deportation 100 Today's Teams

Saturday August 17th 2002 Play commences 1.00pm

LYMINGTON SPARSHOLT

Glyn Treagus 1 Chris Yates (Jnr)

Aaron Heal 2 Nick Morant

Daniel Peacock (Capt) 3 David Lloyd

Ben Craft 4 Jeff Annings

Matt Molloy 5 Dave Booton (Capt)

Martin Hunt 6 Ricky Yates

Ian Young 7 Ian Metcalfe (Wk)

Mike West 8 Shaun Woodhouse

David Coles (Wk) 9 Darren Mitchell

Trevor Phillips 10 Chris Yates (Snr)

Martin Gregory 11 Jon Harland

Geoff Renshaw Scorer Mrs Yates

Umpires: TBC

find out more about Lymington Cricket Club at www.lymingtoncc.com Rowledge Rowledge could be excused if their minds are not entirely focussed on today’s match at the Sports Ground. Tomorrow they face one of the biggest matches of their lives as they take on Oxfordshire side Shipton-under-Wychwood with a place in the National Village Championship final at Lords at stake. Rowledge are no strangers to the Home of Cricket, having reached the final back in 1985. They made it to the 2002 semi-final stage thanks to a 37-run win over much fancied Langleybury. Marathon runner David Lloyd (55), Shaun Woodhouse (35 not out), Chris Yates (30) and Nick Morant (25) all featured as Rowledge totalled 193 for 7. The Hertfordshire champions were bowled out for 155 with Darren Mitchell, Chris Rogers and Ricky Yates each taking three wickets. "It was a really great team performance" admitted Chris Yates (Snr) - a survivor of the club’s last trip to Lords. Ironically, our current Chairman Peter Tapper played for Shipton-under-Wychwood for five years before venturing south to join Lymington. With this in mind, captain Dave Booton may consider setting a predominantly leg-side field tomorrow and placing at least five fielders in the Cow Corner area. If the team does make it to the final, the pressure of walking out at Lords will hold no fears for captain Booton who has previously made brief appearances on the hallowed turf of The Oval and Aldershot Town FC. While all eyes are on a potential September 1st date at Lords, Rowledge know that they face a desperate struggle to maintain their SPL Division Two status. An eight wicket win over doomed Trojans last Saturday eased their worries a little, but it may all boil down to a last day showdown with fellow relegation candidates Hungerford. With a little more luck during the season Rowledge could well have been safe by now. But on several occasions they have managed to let matches slip when victory was within their grasp - not least in our first encounter at Rowledge in June when Darren Mitchell and Chris Yates (Snr) almost pulled off a dramatic win. Win or lose today, Rowledge do have one thing in common with ourselves - both teams are the only ones in the division to have defeated the Hampshire Academy this season.

SPL Division Two League Table Pld W L Td Abd Bt Bw Pts Ave Hampshire Academy 14 12 2 0 0 144 112 256 18.29 Easton & Martyr Worthy 12 9 3 0 0 108 95 203 16.92 Lymington 12 8 4 0 0 96 92 188 15.67 United Services 12 7 4 0 1 84 82 166 15.09 Winchester KS 11 6 5 0 0 72 70 142 12.91 Sparsholt 12 5 7 0 0 60 80 140 11.67 OTs & Romsey 13 4 7 1 1 54 76 130 10.83 Hungerford 14 3 9 0 2 36 74 110 9.17 Rowledge 14 3 10 0 1 36 76 112 8.62 Trojans 14 2 8 1 3 30 48 78 7.09