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2 INDEX
Editor’s Comments...... Page 4 List of Officials...... Page 5 2020 Fixtures ...... Page 11 Bucks Secretary’s report ...... Page 17 Obituaries & Congratulations...... Page 20 Director of Cricket’s report ...... Page 24 Bucks Captain’s report ...... Page 25 Tables & Averages ...... Page 27 Match Reports ...... Page 35 Bucks records...... Page 57 Bucks capped players ...... Page 60 Academy Cricket ...... Page 61 Bucks Cricket Board report ...... Page 64 Bucks Pathway reports ...... Page 65 Bucks Seniors ...... Page 69 Golf Day ...... Page 73 Sponsor a Player...... Page 74 Membership, 100 Club, Friends ...... Page 77 Bucks CCC Members ...... Page 80 Affiliated clubs ...... Page 82 Accounts ...... Page 95 Bucks rules ...... Page 103 Membership application form...... Page 107
3 Knox pic In the past, I have always started these notes with a look-back at the previous season. This year, I want to look forward to a Use from 2011 particular fixture in 2020, Ever since minor counties were excluded from the NatWest Trophy, Bucks have not faced a first-class county. However, this Knox pic year Bucks will be playing Surrey in a special one-day game at High Wycombe on Friday July 17th. Although it is a friendly, Use from 2011 Surrey are using the fixture as a warm-up for their one-day cup and will be fielding many of their regular 1st XI, although not those involved in the new One Hundred competition. It is a chance for local cricket fans to see some household names at close quarters, and provide valuable expereince for Bucks players. Another game of interest taking place at High Wycombe this season will be a one-day match between England Over 70s and Australia on Monday June 29th, when money will be raised for the Prostrate Cancer UK charity. This follows the successful charity game between England and Bucks Over 60s teams on the same ground in 2019. That game was tinged with sadness as it was on that day that Bucks CCC President Stuart York died, and it was also was one of the last scored by John Goodman, who died a few months later. On the playing side, Bucks had a disappointing Championship campaign, which means that in 2020, they will be playing in Eastern Division 2 of the restructured and renamed National Counties Championship, by being in Division 2, they will be unable to add to their Minor Counties Championship titles this summer. However, Bucks enjoyed an excellent season in the T20 competition, reaching the finals day at Wormsley, before losing to the eventual champions in the semi-finals. It was also a busy season for Bucks senior, junior and women’s teams at all levels, which is reflected in this handbook. I am again grateful to Sports Shots and our long-standing secretary Kevin Beaumont (happily awarded the British Empire Medal for his services to minor counties cricket) for providing most of the photographs in this handbook.
Front cover: Bucks captain Tom Hampton appeals successfully against Oxfordshire during his side’s excellent T20 campaign in 2019. Picture: Sports Shots.
4 BUCKS COUNTY CRICKET CLUB
President: David E. Smith
Vice-Presidents:
Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, Bart. K.C.V.O Sir Oliver Popplewell G.C.M.G., M.C., D.L., J.P. Sir Evelyn de Rothschild Mrs. Cheryl Gillan, M.P. R. E. Thomas N. G. Hames J. D. Turberville Sir James Horlick, Bart. Mrs P. A. York R. A. Lane. Rt. Hon. J. Major, P.C.
Hon. Life Members
P.D. Atkins, D.R. Peppiatt, N.A. Relph
Friends of Bucks:
Hilary Adams Douglas Miller Bill Atkins Robin Peppiatt Alan and Margaret Bailey Bill Scholes David Chapman Ian and Annette Thomas Alan and Pauline Godley Peter and Jessie Thompson Jonathan Lilley
5 BUCKS COUNTY CRICKET CLUB Website address: www.bucksccc.org.uk
Chairman: IAN HODGSON 6 Chase Close, Coleshill, Bucks. HP7 0LX Telephone: 01494 721780 email: ian@hodgsonsme
Captain: TOM HAMPTON email: [email protected]
Secretary: KEVIN BEAUMONT B.E.M. Woodpeckers, 49 Amersham Road, Little Chalfont, Bucks. HP6 6SW Telephone: 01494 763516 email: [email protected]
Treasurer & Membership Secretary: JOHN PHILLIPS 40 Sheepfold Lane, Amersham, Bucks. HP7 9EJ Telephone: 01494 721244 (h) email: [email protected]
Director of Cricket: JASON HARRISON email: [email protected]
Cricket Administrator & Academy Manager: TIM RUSSELL email: [email protected]
Hon. Independent Accountants: Macintyre Hudson, Chartered Accountants 31 Castle Street, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP13 6LA Telephone: 01494 441226
Committee: Stuart Beck Ron Hedley Su Klyne Michael Knox Graeme Paskins Frank Russell Bill Scholes David Turberville
Child Welfare Liaison Officer: ROGER GARRINI email: [email protected]
Website Co-ordinator FRANK RUSSELL email: [email protected]
6 BUCKS COUNTY CRICKET CLUB Honorary Officials of the Club – 1891 - 2020 Presidents: 1891 Lord ROTHSCHILD 1909 LIONEL de ROTHSCHILD 1892 Lord CARRINGTON 1910 Sir SAMUEL SCOTT, Bart. J.P 1893 Capt. F. J. PENTON 1911 H. S. LEON. 1894 LEOPOLD de ROTHSCHILD 1912 -1913 ANTHONY de ROTHSCHILD 1895 Baron F. de ROTHSCHILD, M.P. 1914 - 1919 P. J. de PARAVICINI 1896 Lord CURZON 1920 - 1921 4th Baron CHESHAM 1897 A. J. ROBARTS 1922 - 1946 Rt. Rev. P. H. ELIOT 1898 Lord ADDINGTON the Lord Bishop of Buckingham 1899 Lord CHESHAM 1947 - 1959 Sir HENRY AUBREY-FLETCHER 1900 H. S. LEON Bart, C.V.O., D.S.O., J.P 1901 H. GRENFELL, M.P. 1960 - 1982 Sir JOHN AUBREY-FLETCHER. 1902 Col. A. GILBEY Bart., J.P. 1903 W. TYRWHITT DRAKE 1983 - 1995 T. C. ORFORD. 1904 Hon. W. ROTHSCHILD 1996 - 2000 D. R. PEPPIATT 1905 1st Baron BURNHAM 2001 - 2005 K. DRUCQUER 1906 ALEXANDER FINLAY 2006 - 2013 S. J. TOMLIN 1907 F. C. CARR-GOMM, J.P., D.C.L. 2014 - 2019 S. E. YORK 1908 1st Baron DESBOROUGH 2020 - D. E. SMITH
Chairmen: 1990 - 1996 K. DRUCQUER 1997 - 2010 S. E. YORK 2011 - K.I. HODGSON Captains: 1891 - 1892 C. W. PARRY 1970 - 1973 C.J. PARRY 1893 - 1907 P. J. de PARAVICINI 1974 - 1975 D. S. MACKINTOSH 1908 - 1912 W. F. LOWNDES 1976 - 1979 B. W. POLL 1913 - 1918 E. H. D. SEWELL 1980 - 1984 D. E. SMITH 1919 - 1946 W. B. FRANKLIN 1985 R. E. HAYWARD/D. E. SMITH 1947 C. H. TAYLOR 1986 D. E. SMITH 1948 - 1951 O. G. BATTCOCK 1987 - 1991 N. G. HAMES 1952 - 1954 B. A. BARNETT 1992 - 1993 G. R. BLACK 1955 G. REYNOLDS 1994 - 1997 T. J. A. SCRIVEN 1956 - 1958 D. F. V. JOHNS 1998 J. C. HARRISON 1959 - 1965 P. L. B. STODDART 1999 - 2008 P. D. ATKINS 1966 B. C. JANES 2009 - 2014 J. C. HARRISON 1967 - 1969 J. K. E. SLACK 2015 - 2017 M. J. PAYNE 2018 - T.R.G. HAMPTON
Hon. Secretaries: 1891 - 1902 G. R. WARD 1927 - 1934 G. H. BROCKLEHURST, J.P. 1903 - 1907 H. E. BULL, Junior 1935 R. H. RUTTER 1908 Dr. B. ABRAHAMS, M.B., B.Sc. 1936 - 1945 G. H. BROCKLEHURST, J.P. 1909 - 1910 H. G. HOGARTH 1946 - 1951 H. TYSON CHAMBERS, J.P. 1911 - 1918 E. H. D. SEWELL 1952 - 1953 H. BAYLEY 1919 - 1922 Capt. S. L. TREVOR 1954 - 1968 C.A. PRINCE 1923 - 1924 O. P. HORLICK 1969 - 1984 P. M. M. SLATTER 1925 - 1926 Major H. L. AUBREY-FLETCHER, 1985 - 1997 S. J. TOMLIN D. S. O. 1998 - K. A. BEAUMONT B.E.M. Hon. Treasurers: 1891 - 1894 C. M. WOODBRIDGE 1945 - 1951 W. CROWTHER, A.C.A 1895 - 1902 C. E. COBB 1952 - 1953 F. J. HOLMES. 1903 - 1907 E. N. N. BARTLETT 1954 - 1955 M. F. GEE 1908 - 1911 Col. F. T. H. BERNARD 1956 - 1983 P. M. M. SLATTER, 1912 - 1919 H. E. BULL, Junior F. C. I. B. 1920 - 1922 O. P. HORLICK 1984 - 1986 B. E. F. BENNETT, F.C.A.. 1923 - 1927 W. H. LAVINGTON 1987 - 1993 M. RAYMOND, F.C.A. 1928 E. F. ROBSON 1993 - 1995 C. J. HAYFIELD, F.C.A.. 1928 - 1936 HAROLD BAKER 1996 - 2019 N. A. RELPH, A.C.A., A.T.I.I. 1937 - 1945 W. BLISS 2020 - J. T. H PHILLIPS. Team Secretaries/Managers/Director of Cricket 1928 - 1931 O.G. BATTCOCK 1964 - 1989 H. E. PERRIN 1932 - 1936 R. H. RUTTER 1990 - 1996 G. E. THOMPSON 1937 - 1946 J. H. L. AUBREY-FLETCHER 1997 J. D. DAVID 1959 - 1962 H. W. JOHNSON 1998 - 2003 S. G. LYNCH 1963 T. J. PLUMRIDGE 2004 - 2014 J. M. COLES 2015 J. C. HARRISON 7 BUCKS TEAM MANAGERS & COACHES Academy XI TIM RUSSELL email: [email protected] Under 17 MALCOLM ROBERTS (manager) Telephone: 07970 551872. email: [email protected] Under 16 STEVE RICHARDS (coach/manager) Telephone: 07712 604223. email: [email protected] Under 15 MARK FENTON (coach/manager) Telephone: 07703 133824. email: [email protected] Under 14 DAVE RICHARDS (manager) Telephone: 07875 081536 email: [email protected] Under 13 JUSTIN PIERIS (manager) email: [email protected]@btinternet.com Under 12 JAMES SAVORY (manager/coach) Telephone: 07766 607546. email: [email protected] GEORGE MORRIS (coach) Telephone: 07761 967858 Under 11 & Under 10 STU MCLAUGHLIN (manager) email: [email protected] Seniors Over 50s ROGER GARRINI (manager): Telephone: 01908 482518 (h), 07927 199468 (m). email [email protected] Captain Over 50s 1st XI: TEMOOR ALAM Telephone: 07771 525755 Captain Over 50s 2nd XI: STEVE WHITE Telephone: 01442 891212 (h), 07714 242620 (m), email: [email protected] Over 60s & Over 70s RON HEDLEY (manager) Telephone: 07710 987950. email: [email protected] Captain Over 60s 1st XI: KEITH WALLIS Telephone: 07908 074526. Captain Over 60s 2nd XI: MATTHEW HINDS Telephone: 07768 928819 email: [email protected] Captain Over 60s 3rd XI: RON HEDLEY Captain Over 70s (combined with Berkshire): T.B.A.
WOMEN’S COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP JAN GODMAN (manager) Telephone: 07721 412815 (m) email: [email protected] Girls Under 17 BECCA DUNCAN (manager) Telephone: 01494 715004. email: [email protected] Girls Under 15 RICHARD HUDSON (coach) Telephone 07753 639082. email: [email protected] Girls Under 13 PAUL LOVELAND (coach) Telephone: 07876 752161. email: [email protected] Girls Under 11 ROGER WEBSTER (manager) Telephone 07443 560246. email: [email protected] 8 OTHER CONTACTS
BUCKS CRICKET BOARD LTD www.buckscb.org
Managing Director: RICHARD HUDSON Telephone: 07753 639082 email: [email protected] Company Secretary: MARTIN WATTS Kempton, Vache Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Bucks HP8 4SB Telephone: 01494 875019 (h) 07879 696346 (m) email: [email protected] Finance Director: STUART BECK Andelain Brookhill Lane, Buckingham, Bucks MK1 1AU Telephone: 01280 820850 (h) 07780 007754 (m) email: [email protected] County Welfare Officer: HUGH SUTER email: [email protected]
OFFICERS Head Coach Pathway: JASON RANCE Telephone: 07972 438455 email: [email protected] Territorial Managers: EMMA BOSWELL & JAMES SAVORY Operations & Marketing: ED PAGE Disability Co-ordinator: LUKE WRIGHT email: [email protected]
WOMEN & GIRLS CRICKET Chairman: JAN GODMAN Telephone: 07721 412815 (h) 07947 498772 (m) email: [email protected]
BUCKS ASSOCIATION OF CRICKET OFFICIALS President: JEREMY SPRING Chairman: NICK PIPER Telephone: 07788 583409 (m) email: [email protected] Secretary: YOLANDA HARRIS Telephone: 01494 582832 email: [email protected] Appointments Secretary: TONY GREENHAM Telephone: 01296 613644 (h) email: [email protected] Education Officer: MARK GREAVES email: [email protected]
MILTON KEYNES CRICKET ASSOCIATION Chairman: ROGER GARRINI 40 Ashfield, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK14 6AU. Telephone: 01908 482598 (h) 07927 199468
BUCKS SCHOOLS CRICKET ASSOCIATION Secretary: DAVID ATKINSON Telephone: 01494 787500 email: [email protected]
BUCKS ASSOCIATION OF GROUNDSMEN Secretary: ADRIAN SAUNDERS Telephone: 01628 486745 email: [email protected]
BUCKS COACHES ASSOCIATION Secretary: COLIN KIGHTLEY Telephone: 07985 063080 email: [email protected]
9 COUNTYCOUNTY CHALLENGECHALLENGE
Bucks County Cricket Club V
Surrey County Cricket Club
Friday 17th July
High Wycombe Cricket Club HP11 1DE
11:00 start
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10 2020 FIXTURES COUNTY CHALLENGE (Start 11.00am 50 overs)
Date Opponents Venue
Friday July 17th SURREY High Wycombe
NATIONAL COUNTIES EASTERN DIVISION 2 (Start 11.00am-7.00pm unless stated)
Date Opponents Venu
Sunday-Tuesday BEDFORDSHIRE Bedford School July 12th-14th
Sunday-Tuesday HERTFORDSHIRE Tring Park August 2nd-4th
Sunday-Tuesday CUMBERLAND Barrow August 16th-18th
Sunday-Tuesday NORTHUMBERLAND Chesham August 23rd-25th
Sunday-Wednesday CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Banbury (10.30am start) September 6th-9th (Bucks will not be involved)
CHAMPIONSHIP HOURS OF PLAY 11.00am-7.30pm (days 1 & 2); 11.00am-6.30pm (day 3) Play may continue until 7.30pm on the first & second days to regain time lost to weather. On any day for any other significant interruption, play may start 30 minutes early on the second and third days to make up time on previous days. A minimum of 17 overs must be bowled in the last hour of the match, unless a result is reached earlier. The first innings of each side is limited to 90 overs.
POINTS SYSTEM Win: 16 + bonus points. Tie: 8 + bonus points Draw: 4 + bonus points First Innings Bonus Points: Batting: 1 each at 175, 225, 275, 325 Bowling: 1 each at 3, 5, 7, 9 wickets No result and no play first day: One innings match (when less than 8 hours playing time remains when play starts): win 12, loss 4, tie 6. Match abandoned with fewer than 20 overs completed: 8 points.
11 NATIONAL COUNTIES KO TROPHY (All matches start at 11.00, coloured clothing and white balls)
Date Opponents Venue
Sunday June 7h DORSET Bashley
Sunday June 14th WALES MC Gerrards Cross
Sunday June 21st STAFFORDSHIRE Himley
Sunday July 5th WILTSHIRE High Wycombe
Sunday July 19th Quarter-finals
Sunday August 9th Semi-finals
Wednesday - Thursday Finals day & reserve day Wormsley September 2nd-3rd
NATIONAL COUNTIES T20 COMPETITION (Play starts at 11.00, coloured clothing and white balls - 2 matches each day)
Date Opponents Venue
Sunday April 26th SHROPSHIRE High Wycombe
Sunday May 17th WALES Lisvane
Sunday May 24th OXFORDSHIRE High Wycombe
Monday May 25th BERKSHIRE Wargrave
Wednesday - Thursday Finals day & reserve day Tring Park
June 24th-25th
FRIENDLIES (Matches start at 11am) Saturday April 11th HIGH WYCOMBE (50 overs) High Wycombe Sunday April 12th HIGH WYCOMBE (20 overs) High Wycombe Sunday April 19th OXFORDSHIRE (50 overs) Aston Rowant
BUCKS ACADEMY Monday-Wednesday FREE FORESTERS U25 Chesham July 27th-29th Thursday August 6th CCC UNDER 25s Finchley Monday-Wednesday LINCOLNSHIRE High Wycombe August 10th-12th TBA BERKSHIRE Home Thursday August 20th BEYNON CUP T20 Bishops Stortford
12 Directions to Bucks grounds
Chesham (Postcode HP5 1NE) (tel 01494 783635) The Meadow, Amy Lane, Chesham. Ground is situated on southern outskirts of town, on the A416 from Amersham and adjoins Chesham United FC. At the roundabout at the edge of the Amersham end of the town (at the foot of the hill from Amersham), take the first exit if coming from Amersham.
Gerrards Cross (Postcode SL9 7JZ) (tel: 01753-886610) From M40: exit M40 at J1, head for Beaconsfield on the A40. Go past the French Horn PH on the left, after 200yards take the 2nd left into Dukes Wood Avenue. When the road bears left, carry straight on into Dukes Lane and the ground. From Slough: take B473 for Wexham and Stoke Poges, turn onto B416 for Gerrards Cross, turn right at traffic lights onto A40. Dukes Wood Avenue is on the right after half a mile. From the station: turn right on leaving the station, walk along the main road past the shops. At the start of the common, turn left into the road called East Common (there is no sign on the far side of the road, but there is one on the near side). Follow this road around the common until you come to the main road (which is the A40); the Apple Tree pub is on the left-hand corner. Turn right onto the A40, after around 100 yards take the 2nd left into Dukes Wood Avenue. When the road bears left, carry straight on into Dukes Lane and the ground.
High Wycombe (Postcode HP11 1DE) (tel: 01494-537878) From M4 Junction8/9, follow M308. At end of M308, follow signs to High Wycombe town centre, to bottom of hill. Take A40 towards Beaconsfield. After approximately 1300 yards past Rye PH, ground is on right at a mini roundabout. From M40 take J3 and follow A40 to High Wycombe. Ground is on the left.
Tring Park (Postcode HP23 6HA) (tel: 01442 823080) From M25, at J20 take A41 and head for Aylesbury. Take the exit for Tring and head towards Tring. The entrance to the ground is on the right, immediately after a mini-roundabout at Tesco’s.
Wormsley (Postcode HP14 3YG) (no tel.) Leave M40 at J5, head towards Ibstone. After about 400 yards, the entrance to the estate is on the right, through iron gates alongside a yellow-painted gatehouse.
13 BUCKS OVER 50s ECB GROUP 5 (1pm start unless stated)
Date Opponents Venue Wednesday May 3rd SUSSEX Home Wednesday May 20th MIDDLESEX Home Wednesday May 27th BERKSHIRE Away Wednesday June 10th KENT The Mote Wednesday June 17th HERTFORDSHIRE High Wycombe Wednesday July 1st SURREY Sutton Wednesday July 8th ESSEX Wolverton Sunday July 26th Last 16 Sunday Aug 9th Quarter-finals
BUCKS OVER 50s 2nd XI DMS Sports HCSC (1pm start)
Date Opponents Venue Thursday June 11th HERTFORDSHIRE North Mymms Thursday June 18th MIDDLESEX Hawridge & Cholesbury Thursday June 25th SUSSEX Roffey Thursday July 2nd KENT Beaconsfield Thursday July 9th BERKSHIRE Away Thursday July 16th SURREY Beaconsfield Thursday July 23rd ESSEX Away Thursday August 6th SUFFOLK Amersham
BUCKS OVER 60s SEEVENT CHAMPIONSHIP (1pm start)
Date Opponents Venue Tuesday April 28th KENT The Mote Tuesday May 5th MIDDLESEX Away Tuesday May 12th HAMPSHIRE Farnham Royal Tuesday May 19th BERKSHIRE Wargrave Tuesday May 26th SUSSEX Amersham Tuesday June 2nd OXFORDSHIRE Away Tuesday June 9th SURREY Sutton Tuesday June 16th KENT Beaconsfield Tuesday June 23rd HAMPSHIRE Sarisbury Athletic Tuesday June 30th BERKSHIRE Wolverton Tuesday July 7th SUSSEX Horsham Tuesday July 14th OXFORDSHIRE High Wycombe Tuesday July 21st SURREY Bledlow Tuesday July 28th KENT Gravesend Tuesday August 4th MIDDLESEX High Wycombe
14 BUCKS OVER 60s 2nd XI (1.30pm start) Date Opponents Venue Tuesday April 18th MIDDLESEX Winchmore Hill Tuesday May 5th SUFFOLK Woolpit Tuesday May 12th ESSEX Farnham Common Tuesday May 19th SUSSEX Winchmore Hill Tuesday May 26th BEDFORDSHIRE Away Tuesday June 2nd HERTFORDSHIRE Wolverton Tuesday June 9th SURREY Beaconsfield Tuesday June 16th ESSEX Abberton Tuesday June 23rd KENT The Mote Tuesday July 7th BEDFORDSHIRE Bledlow Tuesday July 14th HERTFORDSHIRE Berkhamstead Tuesday July 21th MIDDLESEX Brentham Tuesday July 28th SUFFOLK Amersham Tuesday August 4th SUSSEX Horsham
BUCKS OVER 60s 3rd XI (1.30pm start) Date Opponents Venue Tuesday May 5th ESSEX Garon Park, Southend Thursday May 14th HERTFORDSHIRE The Lee Tuesday May 19th SURREY Oxshott Thursday May 28th KENT The Lee Tuesday June 2nd SUSSEX Findon Thursday June 11th SUFFOLK Stowmarket Thursday June 18th OXFORDSHIRE Chearsley Thursday June 25th SURREY Winchmore Hill Thursday July 2nd KENT Gore Court Thursday July 9th SUSSEX High Wycombe Thursday July 16th SUFFOLK Ley Hill Thursday July 23rd OXFORDSHIRE Away Tuesday July 28th HERTFORDSHIRE Abbots Langley Wednesday August 5th ESSEX Chalfont St. Giles BUCKS OVER 60s 4th XI (1.30pm start) Date Opponents Venue Thursday May 21st SURREY TBA Thursday June 4th SUSSEX TBA BUCKS OVER 70s (Berks & Bucks combined) Date Opponents Venue Thursday April 30th WORCESTERSHIRE Wolverton Thursday May 7th KENT Peppard & Stoke Row Thursday May 14th SURREY Hurley Thursday May 21st ESSEX Little Baddow Thursday May 28th SUFFOLK Away Thursday June 4th SUSSEX Home Thursday June 11th HERTFORDSHIRE Ley Hill Thursday June 25th KENT Staplehurst Thursday July 9th ESSEX Penn & Tylers Green Thursday July 16th SUFFOLK Winchmore Hill Thursday July 23rd SUSSEX Three Bridges Thursday July 30th HERTFORDSHIRE Away 15
Bucks County Cricket Club Regular winners of the Unicorns Eastern Division and Minor Counties Championship.
Enjoy a day out Come and be entertained by the best in Bucks, as they take on the best of bers wililll bebe the rest. Relax at lovely grounds like Alll mmem d into aa drawdraw Wormsley (pictured). entere twice in thethe summer. Join in the fun FREE The prize: ty Become a member: Individuals £20, fullfull hoshospitali Under 21s £10, Husband & Wife £30 package for two g a home durin e day BBucks thre h Also a great deal for Corporate CCC matc Membership with sponsorship opportunities
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16 %BUCKS%8&.6 C.C.C.&&&6 SECRETARY’S(&5(7$5<65(3 2REPORT57 $OWKRXJK ZH GLG QRW ZLQ WKH 0LQRU &RXQWLHV &KDPSLRQVKLS %HDPRQW RYHUDOOPXVWVXUHO\KDYHThe early part of our 2019 season EwasHHQWKH most successful.&OXEVPRVW Although,VXFFHVVIXO on a bitterly cold day at Wargrave, we lost our first T20 match against Berkshire, \HDUwe wonHYHU all 7of KHthe6 remainingHQLRU7HDPSOD\HG seven in theF GroupRQVLVWHQWO\ Stage andZHOODQG qualifiedZ LWK JUHDWcomfortably HQWKXVLDVP for the Finals DQG Day. VSLULW New WKURXJKRXW arrival Conrad WKHLU Louth &KDPSLRQVKLS excelled with PDWFKHV,W LVsome GLIILFXOW outstandingly QRWWR V\PSDWKLVH powerful hitting,ZLWK but6XIIRON this wasZ anKR all-round UDQ XV performanD FORVH ce, with everyone in the squad contributing at some stage. 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WRWKHKLJKVWDQGDUGVRIRUJDQLVDWLRQDQG KRVSLWDOLW\Sad departuresZKLFK andZH newDUH PresidentIRUWXQDWH WR H[SHULHQFH HOVHZKHUH DURXQGWKH FRXQW\Inevitably, we suffer the loss of valued members every year, but 2019 was greatly overshadowed by the deaths of three in particular, who were all outstanding servants of cricket for many years (as well as close friends of mine). Our President and Honorary Life ,DPDOVRYHU\KDSS\WRUHFRUGRXUJUDWLWXGHWR5LFKDUG7KRPDV RI&HUDPLFMember, Stuart York, became ill during the previous winter; he managed to attend one 7LOHV or two matchesZKR FRQWLQXHV early in the WR summerVSRQVRU butWKH became 6HQLRU progressively7HDP NLW weakerDQG 7RQ\ and passed(OOLV ZKRaway in August. He played 35 matches for the county and was our Chairman for 14years. Our DJDLQVSRQVRUHGRXUPDWFKDWcommittee had no hesitation in creating6ORXJK a trophy:LWKRXWVXFKJHQHURVLW\, in his memory, which will beZRXOG awardedEH to the most deserving player in our limited-overs squad. 17 Only a month before Stuart’s death David Burden, a very regular supporter at home and away matches and previously one of the top Minor Counties umpires, had succumbed to a long illness and then, in the Autumn, we lost John Goodman, a well-known and very popular scorer for us and many other clubs. Summers will not be the same without them. There could be no better successor to Stuart as President than Chairman Ian Hodgson with David Smith. He played 141 matches for the county over 22 new President David Smith seasons, during seven of which he captained the side. By a happy coincidence, photographs of both him and our Chairman appear on page 87 of Douglas Miller’s History of the Club – both looking a little fresher of face than they do today! He was, I think, his predecessor’s closest cricketing friend and I know that Stuart would be as happy as are we that he has agreed to accept this honour.
Championship restructure Last year, I wrote at some length on the coming changes to what is now National Counties cricket but, for completeness, I hope that I may be forgiven a brief resumé in this report. The unincorporated Minor Counties Cricket Association has been superseded by a newly-formed limited company – the National Counties Cricket Association – and the three competitions have been renamed accordingly. The T20 competition remains otherwise unchanged, the 50-over competition now starts with a group stage and the three-day Championship’s Eastern and Western Divisions have both been split into two divisions of five counties, with promotion and relegation between the two. In addition to these changes, henceforth each county shall have an annual “showpiece match” at home against a First Class county. The match will immediately precede the start of the Royal London 50-overs competition and they will therefore treat it most seriously. We are delighted to have inaugural opponents of the stature and renown of Surrey; the match will take place on Friday 17th July at High Wycombe and is set fair to be the major event in our calendar. At the time of writing, it seems that half the country is under water and the pessimistic might imagine that, even in the Chilterns, conditions will never improve to a point where they are conducive to cricket – but, of course, they will eventually. Now that we have only four Championship matches, the weather may exert an even greater influence on our success but, subject to that and, of course, lack of injuries, we really should have every confidence in our ability to win Eastern Division 2 this year.
Comings and goings Our playing strength is unchanged apart from the departures of Andy Harris, whose employment has taken him north, and our professional, Garry Park. In the three years during which he played for us, Garry was unstinting in his efforts, not only on the field, but also in the help and guidance which he willingly gave to our younger players, his contribution to the good spirit of our playing squad and his friendliness to our Members at matches. As I wrote in my report last year, I am certain that, had he not been prevented by injury from playing in our match against Cambridgeshire in 2018, we would have won that match and consequently the Division. It was fitting that he was awarded his cap at the end of last season.
We could hardly have found a better successor to Garry than Alexei Kervezee (pictured). His record speaks for itself – 39 One Day Internationals for Holland, ten years with Worcestershire, (during which he scored six first-class hundreds and had a batting average of just under 30) and more than 1,000 Championship runs for Shropshire in the last two seasons. He will surely raise our level of performance in all three competitions.
18 Committee news Off the field, your Committee has worked as hard as ever and I am most grateful to all of them. Many members will be aware that our Treasurer, Neil Relph, suffered severe health problems last spring, which required him to relinquish all commitments, and we owe a great debt of gratitude to John Phillips for stepping into the breach – and particularly as this was in addition to his responsibilities as Membership Secretary and organiser of our 100 Club. I am delighted to be able to report that Neil’s recovery is progressing well, but sadly he is not yet strong enough to resume his responsibilities and we are fortunate that John has been willing to be elected formally into the position. New members Su Klyne and David Turberville “hit the ground running” and their enthusiasm and energy have been refreshing; we are enormously grateful to David and his family for adding sponsorship of our red-ball players’ clothing to the match sponsorship, which he and his father have donated for so many years. Enormous thanks are due to Bob Lane, who has stepped down after serving 16 years on the committee; additionally to his other contributions, for much of that time he has organised not only our Annual Dinner but, since its inauguration, our autumn Golf Day and Dinner. And, by the happiest of coincidences, Bill Scholes, who left the Committee last year in anticipation of his move away from the area, has found a home less distant than anticipated and has felt able to stand for re-election. Our discussions with the County Cricket Board on harmonising our operations continue and, although progress has been steady rather than rapid, the relationship is as harmonious as it has ever been; in particular, excellent progress has been made in improving co-operation in the areas of coaching and player development. Sponsorship & finance It is a truism that the cost of playing organised cricket at both club and county level continues to rise inexorably. A recent and substantial addition to our commitments is the requirement for coloured clothing for limited-overs cricket and we have cause to be very grateful to Chris Sketchley’s Incredible Sports Company for their generous sponsorship of that. And our gratitude is due to EJH Horticulture for their sponsorship of our Championship match at Chesham and to all those Members and others who kindly sponsored players. I am always chary of treading on our Treasurer’s toes, but I hope that he will forgive me for observing that the combination of the largesse of our aforementioned sponsors and improved funding from the ECB places us in a more favourable financial position than we have experienced for some considerable time. However, and quite rightly, the ECB funding comes with expectations and requirements, which will entail not only additional effort to deliver but also a continuing drive to identify new sources of sponsorship. If, as is hoped, the end result is that we raise the standard of the cricket which we play, produce more players capable of progression to the First Class game and increase the number of people who attend and enjoy our matches, it will all be worthwhile. As ever, I wish all our teams and Members a very enjoyable and successful summer’s cricket; as I hope is always evident, our committee members are always delighted to hear the views of our Members at matches; we may not be able to act on every suggestion, but each one really does receive due consideration! Kevin Beaumont How to keep in touch with Bucks CCC
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19 OBITUARIES
STUART YORK Stuart Ernest York, the Bucks CCC President since 2014, died on Friday 23rd August at the age of 80 Stuart played 35 Championship matches for the County between 1971 and 1979, once scoring 118 not out against Hertfordshire. He also scored 73 not out at Lord’s against Middlesex in the 1975 Gillette Cup, when he shared an unbroken eighth-wicket stand of 56 with Brian Poll, then a record for the competition. Stuart served in various capacities on the Stuart York presents Committee from 1983 onwards, chairing the finance and general the 2018 Horace Perrin purposes committee, and managed the Club’s first overseas tour Trophy to Michael Payne to Australia in 1989. He was chairman from 1997 to 2010 and President since 2014. He was one of only three Honorary Life Members. As well as being an outstanding servant of the Club, he attended, with his wife Pat, almost every match, home and away and was always excellent company. He will be greatly missed, not only by our club but by the Club cricket Conference and High Wycombe CC, where he was a long-standing player and captain, but also by the wider Minor Counties community. Stuart came to High Wycombe from Northampton in the late 1960s to manage a building society. He was a prominent member of the town’s Rotary Club. He was also a member of Beaconsfield Golf Club and was a great supporter of the Bucks CCC’s annual Golf Day. To commemorate Stuart’s contribution to Bucks cricket, the Club are instituting a new trophy in his memory to be awarded to the Bucks’ ‘white ball’ cricketer of the year.
PETER STODDART Peter LB Stoddart, who captained Bucks from 1959 to 1965, died on April 18th 2019 at the age of 84. In a 13-year career for Bucks, Peter, a stylish batsman, scored 3,097 runs at an average of 28.15 with two centuries and took 50 catches in 78 Championship matches. He is best remembered for leading out Bucks on their first appearance at Lord’s - the 1965 Gillette Cup tie against Middlesex. Unfortunately, he was run out without facing a ball as Bucks fell to a 158-run defeat. His term as Bucks captain came to a controversial end at the 1966 annual meeting. He was nominated to continue by the Bucks committee, but was beaten on a ballot by High Wycombe’s Brian Janes, who as the rules then allowed, was nominated on the night. An Old Etonian, Peter played one first-class match for MCC against Ireland in 1958. He was a Vice-President of Bucks.
DAVID BURDEN David Burden, a member of the club for many years, died on 26th June 2019, after suffering for some seven years from a rare form of liver cancer. After many years as an accomplished club cricketer with Finchampstead, he became an umpire in the early 1990s, very rapidly progressing to an 18-year career as a Minor Counties umpire, during which he officiated in many of their most prestigious matches. Right to the end of the 2018 summer, whenever Minor Counties cricket was being played and he was not umpiring, he and his partner Anthea Heslop would be found at either a Bucks or a Berkshire match and he was a great supporter of both counties. He retained his spirit and joie-de-vivre to the end, and will be greatly missed by many of our players and supporters.
20 JOHN GOODMAN With the passing of John Goodman, who died in October at the age of 76, cricket has lost a devoted and diligent servant. He played the game for a year as a 15-year-old but, in his own words “was hopeless so decided I had reached my peak and retired”. However, to the great benefit of the game, he continued to score, ultimately recording more than John Goodman, being presented with 3,000 matches over a 63-year career. During a match his ‘cap’ by Ron Hedley for reaching in 2018, our Over 60s Manager presented him with a 500 grounds scored at in 2018 celebratory cap to mark the 500th ground at which he had scored. John kept detailed records of all his scoring activities; as well as his beloved Chipperfield (now Chipperfield Clarendon), of which he was a past-President, and Old Merchant Taylors (of which he was an Honorary Life Member), these included the Club Cricket Conference, Bucks CCC 1st XI and Bucks CCC Over 50s, 60s and 70s matches. He also scored many of their matches for the Australian Crusaders whenever they toured in England and led to several visits during their summers; he became good friends with the ex-Test Umpire Darrell Holt. At the time of his death, John Goodman was fixture secretary of both the Home Counties Premier League and the Thames Valley League - a total of 50 years service in that capacity, having held a similar post for the 1975 League until its amalgamation with the TVL. More than 200 attended his funeral service in Sarratt.
SIMON TROTTER The Marlow CCC secretary died at the age of 53. He joined High Wycombe CC in 1987 when he was 21 and played the entire season in the TVL winning side before becoming vice-captain in 1988. He was a fine middle-order batsman. During his years at Wycombe, he also played for the Bucks Under 25 team. In 1993 he joined Marlow CC and played for the 1st X1 for many years until the first stage of his illness was diagnosed. He was club secretary for 12 years, during which he also coached the Bucks Under 12, Under 14 and Under 17 sides. Bucks are also sad to record the death of their longest-serving member JOHN BENNETT, who died in Thame at the age of 96. John, who came from High Wycombe, had been a member for an amazing 81 years, having been made life member in 1938.
21 Above: AJ Woodland on England 12th man duty v Irleand and (below) Tom Helm receiving his Middlesex County Cap
22 WE SEND CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO:
SIR HENRY AUBREY-FLETCHER, a Vice-President and son of our former Club President Sir John Aubrey-Fletcher, on becoming a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. KEVIN BEAUMONT, (pictured) our long-term secretary on being awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for his services to Minor Counties cricket, in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. NEIL RELPH on being elected a Life Member of Bucks CCC after serving a remarkable 23 years as the Club’s Honorary Treasurer. BOB LANE on his election as a Vice-President of Bucks CCC after serving 15 years on the committee, during which he raised thousands of pounds for the Club, through running the Annual Dinner and Bucks Golf Day. PAT YORK, widow of former Bucks CCC President Stuart York, on being elected a Vice-President of the club. MASOOR KHAN, of Bucks CCC, on being named Chance To Shine’s ‘Street Coach of the Year’. TOM HELM the former Bucks Academy player, on being awarded his Middlesex CCC county cap. Current Bucks player AJ WOODLAND (Tring Park), on coming onto the field as a substitute, in England’s Test match against Ireland at Lord’s in July. AJ also won the Horace Perrin Cup as Bucks’s outstanding ‘red ball’ cricketer of the year. SHELVIN GUMBS, ROBIN PRITCHARD, GEORGE RUSSELL, JONATHAN BURDEN and GARRY PARK on being award their Bucks caps in 2019. CONRAD LOUTH on winning the inaugural Stuart York Cup as the outstanding ‘white ball’ cricketer of the year. JACK RODNIGHT (Tring Park) on beating off strong competition to win the Paul Slatter Cup for the outstanding performance by a Bucks Academy player in 2019. In the three-day games, he scored his maiden century and claimed five wickets in an innings. RON HEDLEY on becoming the inaugural winner of the John Goodman Memorial Trophy, which was instituted at the Over 60s AGM in December 2019
23 DIRECTOR OF CRICKET’S REPORT 2 019
Seeing individual players and squads collectively improve is one of the major reasons management and coaching can be so rewarding. Backroom staffs throughout the country will be reviewing and putting their learning into place for the new season - we are no different! Last year, we definitely made strides forward in the T20 competition. Our roster seems suited to the white-ball format which is encouraging, though improvements need to be made in our Championship cricket. Too many times last season we lacked the killer-edge when getting into very strong positions. I can guarantee we will be looking at all areas where we can make adjustments and ultimately try to implement them into our DNA. Looking ahead to 2020, many of you know we are entering a very exciting period at National Counties level, with changes to a pyramid structure in the Championship. From time to time, tough decisions have to be made for the good of the county. Unfortunately this winter was one of them. We decided not to renew Garry Park’s contract. Garry has been a fantastic pro on and off the pitch. I personally would like to thank him for his excellent service and would like to wish him all the best in the future. Looking to the squad for the summer we have signed a new professional in Alexei Kervezee, the former Netherlands, Worcestershire and Shropshire batsman. I am sure you all join me in welcoming him to the club . As always I must thank Ian Hodgson and Kevin Beaumont for their unquestioned backing in my beliefs of driving the county forward, Tom Hampton our passionate captain, Simon Stanway my assistant, our Academy manager Tim Russell and all the scorers who are all very much part of our team . Congratulations to Robin Pritchard, Shelvin Gumbs, Jon Burden, George Russell and Garry Park, all of whom received their county caps in the summer after excellent service. Looking forward to catching up with our members and loyal supporters throughout this summer. Jason Harrison
24 CAPTAIN’S REPORT
Looking back at the season there are definitely mixed feelings, which reflect the mixed results. On the whole I am pleased with the progress the squad is making.
White-ball cricket on the whole was really pleasing. To build on the performances we put in 2018 and dominate the group stage in the fashion we did was a credit to all the guys involved. It was a shame that we weren’t able to replicate the form from the group stage at finals day.
It’s good news that there won’t be such a long gap in between the group stage and finals day next year. The key now will be to ensure we improve again on what we have done. The increase in white-ball cricket with a group stage for the one-day games as well as a game against a first-class county should really suit us.
Red-ball cricket was not quite as positive in 2019. After a good showing the previous year, we never managed to get going. We produced some good periods at times, but were not able to really put in a complete performance over three days. That being said, we did play on some docile pitches, which were not conducive for positive play with bat or ball.
One of the real stand-outs in red-ball cricket was AJ Woodland - his consistency in occupying the crease as a opening batsman was very impressive. He also showed great improvements with the ball.
There is definitely more to come from this group of players and I am convinced that success and trophies are not far away. I would like to thank all who followed us last year and hope to see you in 2020. Tom Hampton
25 2020
26 Unicorns Championship Final Tables
Eastern Division P W L D Bat Bwl Pts
Staffordshire 6 4 0 2 19 21 112
Norfolk 6 4 1 1 15 24 107 Cambridgeshire 6 3 0 3 17 21 98
Lincolnshire 6 3 2 1 14 21 87
Suffolk 6 2 1 3 16 18 83
Cumberland 6 1 2 3 13 20 66 Bucks 6 1 3 2 11 23 58 Bedfordshire 6 1 3 2 10 17 51
Hertfordshire 6 0 3 3 19 19 48 Northumberland 6 0 4 2 13 20 41
Western Division
Berkshire 6 5 0 1 18 24 126
Cheshire 6 3 2 1 15 24 91
Wiltshire 6 3 2 1 9 23 82 Oxfordshire 6 3 3 0 12 21 81
Dorset 6 3 1 3 14 21 79
Cornwall 6 2 2 2 11 23 74 Devon 6 2 4 0 16 23 69
Wales MC 6 2 3 1 11 20 65 Herefordshire 6 2 4 0 4 23 59 Shropshire 6 1 4 1 8 20 48
In the Championship play-off Berkshire beat Staffordshire by one wicket to claim a fourth successive title. * The top five teams in each table will form the Eastern and Western Division 1 tables in 2020 with the bottom five playing in the respective Division 2 competitions
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Buckinghamshire CCC 2019
1st XI Unicorns Championship - Batting Averages
Name Mch Inns N O Runs Balls H S 50s 6s 4s Rate Av
AJ Woodland 5 9 2 373 940 89 3 1 40 2.38 53.29 CM Macdonell 6 10 0 316 543 62 2 2 44 3.49 31.60 M Khan 6 11 1 294 799 87 2 26 2.21 29.40
RJ Pritchard 6 9 3 175 270 42* 5 24 3.89 29.17 MJ Payne 6 10 0 250 492 78 1 3 32 3.05 25.00
DL Marles 5 8 0 199 530 91 1 23 2.25 24.88 CPW Haddow 3 6 3 63 104 27 1 7 3.63 21.00 GT Park 6 10 0 177 430 45 2 12 2.47 17.70
TRG Hampton 6 9 0 137 96 40 8 11 8.56 15.22 SR Croft 5 7 2 60 150 26* 7 2.40 12.00 CDR Parsons 6 8 0 60 120 24 7 3.00 7.50
JP Burden 3 3 1 0 10 0* 0.00 0.00 Played in one match: SSE Gumbs 18, 1*; JGJ McLeod 0, 0*; ZMK Choudhry did not bat
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Buckinghamshire CCC 2019
1st XI Unicorns Championship - Bowling Averages
Name Mch Ov Mdn Wkts Runs W N B Best 5-Wkt Econ Av
JP Burden 3 86.1 21 14 263 5-52 1 3.05 18.79
CPW Haddow 3 98.5 20 15 311 1 5-55 1 3.15 20.73 JGJ McLeod 1 17.3 4 2 43 2-35 2.46 21.50 AJ Woodland 5 69 9 10 248 2 5 4-47 3.59 24.80 CDR Parsons 6 168 53 14 376 1 2 4-46 2.24 26.86
SR Croft 5 121.5 37 10 315 1 3-51 2.59 31.50
MJ Payne 6 98 17 10 354 1 5-62 1 3.61 35.40 TRG Hampton 6 122 13 11 523 5 3-60 4.29 47.55
GT Park 6 32.2 3 3 146 1 1-6 4.52 48.67
M Khan 6 28 8 1 84 1-17 3.00 84.00 DL Marles 5 26 7 0 85 0-12 3.27 -----
Also bowled: M Khan 28-8-84-1; DL Marles 26-7-85-0; ZMK Choudhry 5-3-10-0 28 NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
UNICORNS COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP
BATTING
CENTURIES
CENTURY PARTNERSHIPS
132* 1st wkt M Khan & AJ Woodland v Bedfordshire at Flitwick 126 4th wkt AJ Woodland & MJ Payne v Suffolk at High Wycombe 103 2nd wkt AJ Woodland & CM Macdonell v Hertfordshire at Bishops Stortford
BOWLING
FIVE WICKETS IN A MATCH
5-52 JP Burden v Northumberland at Chesham 5-55 CPW Haddow v Norfolk at Manor Park 5-62 MJ Payne v Bedfordshire at Flitwick
FIELDING
Catches: RJ Pritchard 12, AJ Woodland 6, M Khan 5, CM Macdonell 5, DL Marles 4, GT Park 3, TRG Hampton 2, JP Burden 1, SR Croft 1, CPW Haddow 1, CDR Parsons 1. Stumping: RJ Pritchard 1
29 mpton (Captain), Charlie Macdonell, (Captain), Charlie Macdonell, mpton nistrator), Ian Hodgson (Chairman) Ian Hodgson nistrator), Conner Haddow, Jon Burden, Conrad Louth, Jon Haddow, Conner Burden, Conrad Saif Zaib, Robin Pritchard, Jason Harrison (Director of Cricket) (Director JasonSaif Zaib, Harrison Pritchard, Robin George Russell, Stephen Croft, Garry Park, Tim Russell Admi(Cricket Park, Tim Russell,George Garry Stephen Croft, Seated/kneeling: Simon Stanway (Coach), Shelvin Gumbs, Mike Ha Stanway Tom (Coach), Shelvin Seated/kneeling: Payne, Simon Standing: Kevin Beaumont (Hon Secretary), Masoor Khan,Secretary), (Hon Harris, Masoor Standing: Andy Kevin Beaumont
30 Unicorns T20 Group Table
Group 2 P W L N/R NRR Pts
Bucks 8 7 1 0 1.733 14 Oxfordshire 8 5 3 0 0.105 10 Berkshire 8 3 4 1 0.780 7 Shropshire 8 3 5 0 -0.634 6 Herefordshire 8 1 6 1 -2.192 3
t20part
Bucks CCC 2019 T20 Record Partnerships
Wkt Score Batsmen Opposition Venue Date
1 82* CJ Louth (69*) RJ Pritchard (11*) Herefordshire CC Away 09-Jun
2 95 CJ Louth (70) SA Zaib (44) Oxfordshire CCC Home 26-May
3 61 CJ Louth (27) GT Park (43) Berkshire CCC Away 06-May
4 48* CM Macdonell (52*) GT Park (8*) Home 26-May
5 21 CM Macdonell (22) SA Zaib (8) Home 16-Jun
6 17 GT Park (37) GA Russell (14) Berkshire CCC Away 06-May
7 15* CJ Louth (2*) MJ Payne (13*) Shropshire CCC Home 16-Jun
8 1 MJ Payne (10*) SR Croft (0) Berkshire CCC Away 06-May
9 8* MJ Payne (10*) ADR Harris (2*) Berkshire CCC Away 06-May
31 32 t20bat
Bucks CCC 2019 T20 Batting Averages Name Mch Inn N O Runs Balls H S 50s 6s 4s Rate Av
CJ Louth 9 9 4 346 246 70 3 14 34 8.44 69.20 SA Zaib 7 5 0 187 113 86 1 6 25 9.93 37.40 CM Macdonell 9 7 2 158 102 52* 1 6 15 9.29 31.60 GT Park 9 7 3 108 116 42 4 5.59 27.00 SSE Gumbs 9 4 0 99 67 82 1 6 7 8.87 24.75
RJ Pritchard 7 7 2 73 74 25 10 5.92 14.60 GA Russell 8 3 1 23 25 14 1 5.52 11.50 M Khan 5 5 0 51 56 28 6 5.46 10.20 TRG Hampton 7 2 1 3 3 3* 6.00 3.00 SR Croft 1 1 0 0 2 0 0.00 0.00
MJ Payne 8 3 3 25 23 13* 2 6.52 ----
ADR Harris 7 2 2 4 6 2* 4.00 ---- CPW Haddow 6 0 ------
JP Burden 5 0 ------U Amjaid 2 0 ------
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Bucks CCC 2019 T20 Bowling Averages
Name Mch Ov Mdn Wkts Runs W N B Best 5-Wkt Econ Av
M Khan 5 18 0 10 100 3 3--19 5.56 10.00 SA Zaib 7 26 0 14 149 2 4--25 5.73 10.64 JP Burden 5 17 0 5 76 4 3--9 4.47 15.20 GT Park 9 14 0 4 73 3 1--6 5.21 18.25 MJ Payne 8 21 0 8 158 2 3--19 7.52 19.75 CPW Haddow 6 20 0 7 145 2 3--34 7.25 20.71 SR Croft 1 4 0 1 22 1--22 5.50 22.00 ADR Harris 7 21 0 6 152 9 2 2--23 7.24 25.33 TRG Hampton 7 23 0 5 148 11 3--37 6.44 29.60 U Amjaid 2 5 0 1 40 1--25 8.00 40.00
33 Tring Park C.C. London Road, Tring. HP23 6HA 01442 823080
Are very pleased to host Buckinghamshire C.C.C. for their National Counties 3 Day Championship Match
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE C. C. C. v HERTFORDSHIRE
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34 UNICORNS COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP Hertfordshire v Buckinghamshire at Bishop’s Stortford on Sunday-Tuesday June 23rd-25th Match drawn Toss won by Hertfordshire Bucks had to settle for a draw after heavy overnight rain washed out the final day.The hosts chose to bat first on a benign pitch and at one stage were 196-9. But a last wicket-stand took them to 257-9 from their 90 overs. Bucks’ reply centred around a studied innings of 89 in four hours from AJ Woodland, who shared a third-wicket stand of 103 with Charlie Macdonell, who hit seven fours in his 62. Lively batting down the order helped Bucks secure a first-innings lead of 35. In the three hours remaining on the second day, Suffolk reached 156-1, so even if there had been play on the final day, a positive result might have been difficult.
35 36 UNICORNS COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP Buckinghamshire v Suffolk at High Wycombe on Sunday-Tuesday July 7th-9th Suffolk won by 246 runs. Toss won by Bucks Bucks, who started the final day, with a fair chance of victory, ended up suffering a crushing defeat. Put in to bat, Suffolk recovered from 183-7 to 337 as Bucks again failed to polish off the tail. The hosts’ reply centred on a fourth-wicket stand between AJ Woodland, who again fell short of his maiden Championship century, and Michael Payne. Some late fireworks from Tom Hampton, who hit four sixes, helped Bucks reach 291 a first-innings deficit of 46. When Suffolk slipped to 57-5 in their second innings, the hosts sensed victory. But an unbroken ninth-wicket stand of 136 between Tom Rash, who scored a maiden Championship century, and Josh Cantrell enabled Suffolk to set Bucks a target of 361 for victory off a minimum of 64 overs. They surrendered meekly for 114, losing their last five wickets for seven runs.
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38 UNICORNS COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP Buckinghamshire v Northumberland at Chesham on Sunday-Tuesday July 21st-23rd Bucks won by 6 wkts Toss won by Northumberland The trio of High Wycombe seamers - Jonathan Burden, Cameron Parsons and skipper Tom Hampton - took 16 of the 20 wickets as Bucks clinched a six-wicket win on the final afternoon, their only Championship win of the summer. The first-innings honours went to Burden, who took 5-52 as Northumberland were restricted to 232 all out after choosing to bat first. It needed a ninth-wicket stand of 54 in ten overs between Robin Pritchard and Hampton to give Bucks a first-innings lead of 50. There was an unusual delay to the start of the Northumberland second innings, when the Chesham groundstaff encountered difficulties in starting the heavy roller, which was requested by the visiting captain. Play was delayed by some 40 minutes. When play did resume, Northumberland soon slipped to 22-4 and then 57-5 after super bowling from Hampton, who at one stage was on a hat-trick, and Burden. A spirited 57 from Adam Hickey took the match into the final day, when Parsons (4-46) wrapped up the tail. Needing 136 for victory, Bucks were guided home by AJ Woodland (69 no), with his third Championship half-century in as many games.
39 UNICORNS COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP Bedfordshire v Buckiinghamshire at Flitwick on Sunday-Tuesday August 4th-6th Match drawn Toss won by Bedfordshire Despite losing the toss, Bucks did well to reduce the hosts to 166-7, but again could not prevent a tail-end recovery and they reached 266, seamer AJ Woodland being the pick of the bowlers. Tring Park seamer Mo Choudhry’s Championship debut was curtailed by a leg injury. Bucks were disappointingly dismissed for 159, conceding a first-innings deficit of 107. Beds capitalised on this with a second wicker-stand of 188 and their declaration at 272-6 left Bucks needing 380 for victory in a minimum of 90 overs. Michael Payne took 5-62 in the second innings. Woodland hit his first ball for four but did not hit another boundary in his 188-ball innings. With Masoor Khan making it 82 not out, Bucks had long secured the draw before rain brought an early conclusion at tea.
40 UNICORNS COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP Norfolk v Buckinghamshire at Manor Park, Norwich on Sunday-Tuesday August 18th-20th Norfolk won by 2 wkts. Toss won by Norfolk Bucks suffered a narrow defeat in a low-scoring match on a spin-friendly pitch. After being put in to bat, Bucks were dismissed for 219, which owed much to Masoor Khan’s 88, the highest score of the match. Norfolk recovered to secure a first-innings lead of sevens runs, despite a tidy spell from young left-arm spinner Conner Haddow, who took 4-78 from 33 overs. In the second innings Bucks slipped from 69-1 to 88-6 before reaching 169 all out. Set 163 for victory, the hosts appeared to be struggling at 80-5, but eventually edged home. Haddow returned 5-55 for outstanding match figures of 9-133 from 55.5 overs.
41 42 UNICORNS COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP Buckinghamshire v Cumberland at Tring Park on Sunday-Tuesday September 1st-3rd Cumberland won by 7 wkts. Toss won by Cumberland Bucks were on the back foot after Cumberland amassed 360-8 on the first day, thanks to a century from Gary Pratt, remembered for running out Australian captain Ricky Ponting when acting as a substitute fielder for England in the 2005 Ashes series. Harefield seamer Jordan McLeod performed well on his Championship debut. Bucks replied with 204 and were asked to follow on. Opener Dan Marles led the second-innings resistance with a sturdy 91 from 197 balls, but his dismissal led to a collapse. Set 114 for victory Cumberland completed a comfortable success just after 3pm. Bucks were unfortunate to lose the services of leading scorer AJ Woodland, who suffered a serious ankle injury in the pre-match warm-up. The result meant Bucks finished seventh in the Eastern Division, which leads to a place in Eastern Division 2 for the restructured 2020 Championship season.
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Contact the Club for Further Details 44 UNICORNS KO TROPHY - 1st ROUND Cornwall v Buckinghamshire at Truro on Sunday June 2nd Cornwall won by 35 runs Toss won by Cornwall Rain through the morning delayed the start until 2pm, resulting in the match being limited to 40 overs per side. Cornwall chose to bat first and made 189-8, having been struggling at 91-6 at one stage. The hosts were indebted to an unbroken ninth-wicket stand of 52 in six overs between Tommy Sturgess and David Lello. Spinners Masoor Khan and Stephen Croft were the pick of the Bucks attack and Dan Marles took three catches on the long-off boundary. Bucks made a disastrous start to their reply, crashing to 31-5. The Cornish bowlers took full advantage of a pitch which seemed to be much livelier in the second innings. From 56 -6, Dan Marles (46) led a recovery and, while first skipper Tom Hampton scored 33 from just 12 balls and George Russell then hit 28 from 25 balls, an unlikely victory seemed possible. However, both perished in the chase and eventually Bucks were all out for 154, with 5.3 overs of their allocation remaining.
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46 TWENTY 20 Berkshire v Buckinghamshire at Wargrave on Monday May 6th Toss won by Bucks Berkshire won by 7 runs Bucks shared the spoils with reigning champions Berkshire in the first group stage double-header. In the first match, Bucks chose to bowl first and seemed set for victory after restricting the hosts to 131-8 from their 20 overs. This was largely due to two early wickets from left-arm spinner Masoor Khan, who also held on to a spectacular one-handed catch in the deep to dismiss Berkshire’s top scorer James Morris for 46. But we also struggled on a slow surface against a predominantly spin attack and managed only 124-6 in reply, Garry Park top-scoring with 42.
47 TWENTY 20 Berkshire v Buckinghamshire at Wargrave on Monday May 6th Toss won by Bucks Bucks won won by 7 runs Bucks also won the toss in the second match but this time chose to bat first, with leg-spinner Stephen Croft replacing skipper Tom Hampton. The visitors seemed set for a big total when reaching 77-3 after ten overs, thanks to newcomer Conrad Lough and Garry Park. But Bucks failed to score a single boundary in the last ten overs of the innings and finished on a disappointing 127-8. Berkshire also struggled against tight fielding and bowling and came to the last over bowled by Michael Payne, needing 14 for victory. But two catches in the deep off successive balls saw them fall short on 123-6.
48 TWENTY 20 Buckinghamshire v Oxfordshire at High Wycombe Sunday May 26th Bucks won by 7 wkts Toss won by Bucks A brilliant spell of seam bowling on his home ground by Jonathan Burden set up the first win of this double-header. He returned the remarkable figures of 3-9 in four overs and landed a direct hit for a run out to limit Oxfordshire to 138-9. Bucks made light of this below-par target as Conrad Louth and Saif Zaib paved the way for Charlie Macdonell to hit 52 not out in 32 balls to clinch a seven-victory with 2.4 overs to spare.
49 TWENTY 20 Buckinghamshire v Oxfordshire at High Wycombe Sunday May 26th Bucks won by 7 wickets Toss won by Oxfordshire In the second game, Oxfordshire chose to bat first, scoring 162-9, Oxon skipper Johnny Cater top-scoring with 68 from 36 balls. Andy Harris, with 2-23, was the pick of the Bucks bowlers. A spectacular stand of 95 from just 7.2 overs between Conrad Louth and Saif Zaib paved the way for another seven-wicket victory. Louth struck 70 off 34 balls, with four sixes and seven fours. Macdonell, with an unbeaten 44 in 22 balls, saw Bucks home in just 13.4 overs.
50 TWENTY 20 Herefordshire v Buckinghamshire at Colwall on Sunday June 9th Bucks won by 10 wkts Toss won by Herefordshire In the first match of this double-header, Jonathan Burden struck with the first ball of the game, before rain intervened after nine overs of their innings, with Herefordshire’s score on 43-3. The rain was heavy and prolonged and conditions improved only just in time for the match to proceed, with the Bucks innings limited to the minimum possible five overs. Chasing a revised DLS target of 33, Bucks reached their target without loss with just two balls to spare.
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52 TWENTY 20 Herefordshire v Buckinghamshire at Colwall on Sunday June 9th Bucks won by 10 wkts Toss won by Herefordshire The home side batted the full 20 overs in the second game, but they were restricted to to 104-9. Spinners Michael Payne (3-19) and Conner Haddow (2-20) led a superb all-round bowling display. Rain intervened again after four overs of the Bucks reply with the score on 35-0. With one more over needing to be bowled to constitute a match, the visitors endured a nervous wait. Play eventually resumed with Bucks needing a revised target of 78 in 14 overs. This was achieved in just 8.5 overs without loss thanks to an astonishing 69 not out off 38 balls by Conrad Louth, who hit four sixes and seven fours.
53 TWENTY 20 Buckinghamshire v Shropshire at Gerrards Cross on Sunday June 16th Bucks won by 7 wkts Toss won by Bucks Needing just one win from their last double-header to top the group and clinch a place on finals day, Bucks romped to a resounding victory. Tight bowling and superb fielding saw Shropshire restricted to 110-7, Saif Zaib taking 4-25 in his four overs. Bucks knocked off the runs in just 14.1 overs, Conrad Louth again shining with a sparkling 65 not out from 48 balls, including three sixes and seven fours.
54 TWENTY 20 Buckinghamshire v Shropshire at Gerrards Cross on Sunday June 16t Bucks won by 71 runs Toss won by Bucks With their place in the semi-finals secured, Bucks made changes to the batting order for the second game. Shelvin Gumbs smashed 82 from just 47 balls, with six sixes, one of which entered the pavilion bar through an open doorway. It was an occurrence the many Gerrards Cross members, who were present could not remember happening before. Bucks finished on 171-6 from their 20 overs. Shropshire never got remotely close after another slick Bucks fielding display, highighted by Charlie Macdonell’s direct hit to run out Simon Gregory and they finished on 100-7.
55 UNICORNS TWENTY 20 SEMI-FINAL Buckinghamshire v Hertfordshire at Wormsley on Sunday August 25 Hertfordshire won by 12 runs Toss won by Hertfordshire Bucks went into the finals day in confident mood, having won seven of the eight group matches, but lost by 12 runs to eventual champions Hertfordshire in the semi-finals. Winning the toss, Herts rattled up 180-8 from their 20 overs, led by Reece Hussain’s 67 from 42 balls. Spinners Saif Zaib (3-38) and Masoor Khan (2-27) were the pick of the Bucks attack. This was a stiff target, but thanks to Zaib, Bucks came very close. The Northants all-rounder slammed 86 off just 48 balls with a six and 14 fours to give us a fighting chance. However, losing three wickets in three balls on 164 ended our chances and we finished on 168-8. Hertfordshire went on the lift the title with a one-sided nine-wicket win over Dorset in the final.
56 BUCKS C.C.C. RECORDS First known county organisation 1864 Founded in 1891. First played in Minor Counties Championship in 1896 CHAMPIONSHIP Champions: 1899 (shared with Northants), 1922, 1923, 1925, 1932, 1938, 1952, 1969, 1987, 2009 Highest scores by Bucks: 560-4 dec v Northumberland at High Wycombe 2013 518-4 v Bedfordshire at Ampthill 2013 1 505 v Bedfordshire at Bedford in 1912 (made in 3 /2 hours) Highest score against Bucks: 505-9 dec by Hertfordshire at High Wycombe in 1913; 505-6 dec by Staffordshire at Stone in 1948 Lowest score by Bucks: 20 v Hertfordshire at Aylesbury in 1903; 24 v Leicestershire 2nd at High Wycombe in 1924 Lowest score against Bucks: 15 by Kent at Bletchley Park in 1925 Highest score in Championship: 621 by Surrey 2nd v Devon at the Oval in 1928 Lowest Score: 14 by Cheshire v Staffordshire at Stoke-on-Trent BATTING Double Centuries: T.M. Smith 244* v Hertfordshire at High Wycombe 2015 R.A. White 211* v Northumberland at High Wycombe 2013 200 Z.A. Sher v Cambridgeshire at Gerrards Cross 2005 Most runs in career: 7524 J.B. Turner (1968 - 83), 5989 M.J. Roberts (1987-97), 5191 W.B. Franklin (1911-1946) Most runs in a season: 1011 C. Lever (1964) Most centuries: 15 M.J. Roberts (not including his 132* in Championship Final (one day) in 1987), 8 D.F.V. Johns Carrying bat throughout completed innings: C.R.H. Gresson 111* (out of 211) v Northants at Northampton 1896 J.H.L. Aubrey-Fletcher 106* (out of 207) v Bedfordshire at Ascott Park 1938 P.D. Atkins 88* (out of 186) v Northumberland at Jesmond 2000 P.D. Atkins 70* (out of 152) v Staffordshire at Beaconsfield 2002 Two centuries in one match M.J. Roberts 177* and 101* v Northumberland at Beaconsfield 1996 R.J. Hopwood 131 and 100 v Lincolnshire at Tring Park 2009 HIGHEST WICKET PARTNERSHIPS 1st 217 T.R. Kent (123) and E.H.D. Sewell (106) v Hertfordshire at High Wycombe 1913 217 T.E. Busby (94) and A. Campbell (130) v Norfolk at Norwich 1950 2nd 263* C. Lever (135*) and D.A. Janes (133*) v Hertfordshire at Tring 1964 3rd 322 J.C. Harrison (147) and P.R. Sawyer (181) v Norfolk at Slough 1998 4th 279 M.J.Payne (123) and G.T.Park (166) v Bedfordshire at Tring 2018 5th 208 L.G. Baker (131*) and R.T. Campbell (117) v Bedfordshire at Wing 1937 6th 241 Z.A. Sher (200) and P.D. Atkins (84) v Cambridgeshire at Gerrards Cross 2005 7th 181 M.A. Hardinges (109) and D.R.J. Cranfield-Thompson (84) v Norfolk at Norwich 2010 8th 118 D.R.J. Cranfield-Thompson (100) and S.A. Cherry (41) v Bedfordshire at Luton 2010 9th 141 W.B. Franklin (119*) and M.W. Wright (34) v Hertfordshire at High Wycombe 1913 10th 108 W.E. Hazelton (124*) and F. Edwards (30) v Surrey 2nd at the Oval 1929 57 BOWLING Best match figures: 16-74 G. Nash v Oxfordshire at Thame 1897 Best innings figures: 9-29 F. Edwards v Oxfordshire at Oxford 1930 Most wickets in career: 1059 F. Edwards, 811 M. Wright, 391 A.J. Hughes Most wickets in a season: 104 F. Edwards, 1923 FIELDING Wicketkeeping Most victims in a season: 37 (32 catches, 5 stumpings) B.W. Poll in 1969 Most catches in a season: 32 B.W. Poll in 1967 & 1969 Most stumpings in a season: 22 W. B. Franklin in 1924 Most catches in an innings: 7 C.J. Tungate v Wales M.C. at Bletchley 1988 Non-wicketkeeping Most catches in a season: 19 J.B. Turner 1968 Most catches in an innings: 5 J.J. Birrell v Norfolk at Lakeham in 1949, N.V. Butler v Hertfordshire at Tring in 1964, J.B. Turner v Bedfordshire at Luton in 1977 ONE DAY COMPETITION Holt Cup: Winners 1990 Highest team total: 334-4 v Northumberland at Jesmond 1997 (but lost match!) Highest individual score: 157 M.J.W. Wright v Cambridgeshire at Marlow 2006 Best bowling: 6-2 A.P. Cole v Sussex C.B. at Milton Keynes 1998 GILLETTE CUP/NATWEST TROPHY/C&G TROPHY First-class scalp: bt Somerset by 7 runs at High Wycombe 1987 Man of the Match Awards: C.A. Pickett v Bedfordshire at High Wycombe 1970; R.E. Bond v Cambridgeshire at Fenners 1972; J.B. Turner v Glamorgan at Amersham 1972; J.B. Turner v Kent at Canterbury 1974; S.J. Edwards v Somerset at High Wycombe 1987; J.N.B. Bovill v Yorkshire C.B. at Sheffield 1999; Z.A. Sher v Worcs C.B. at Dinton 2001; P.D. Atkins v Durham C.B. at Beaconsfield 2001; D. Taylor v Suffolk at Dinton 2002; J.D. Batty v Shropshire at Beaconsfield 2002. BENSON & HEDGES CUP Man of the Match Award: M.J. Roberts: Minor Counties v Sussex at Marlow 1990 MISCELLANEOUS Bucks players to have played for England: Tests: W.N. Slack (High Wycombe and Middlesex) P.J. Newport (High Wycombe and Worcestershire) T20 Internationals: A.D. Hales (Gerrards Cross and Notts) Bucks players to have scored centuries on first-class debut: J.K.E. Slack - 135 Cambridge University v Middlesex at Fenners 1954 J.B. Turner - 106 Minor Counties v Pakistan at Jesmond 1974 P.D. Atkins - 114* Surrey v Cambridge University at The Oval 1988
58 1 8 5 2 65 6 0-22 0-10 0-240-15 41 46 9 11 5.0 1 22 0 98.5 20 31117.3 15 4 20.73 43 1 2 21.50 5-55 1 2-35 M I NO R HS Ave 50 100 O M R W Ave 5/i 10/m BB C ST In 2019 Championship games, Bucks scored 2,269 runs for 90 wickets (ave 25.21) off 763.5 overs (rpo 2.96), while their opponents scored 2,883 runs for 92 wickets (ave 31.34) off 870.4 overs (rpo 3.19) MINOR COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP COUNTIES MINOR recordsCareer to 2019 (all players from 2017) Name Allen BAmjaid U JPBurden ETDCasterton Castleden PJL ZMKChoudhry SRCroft Gough LJ 2018- 2016- 2016-Gumbs SSE 2014- 2016- CPWHaddow 2019- TRGHampton Harris ADR MKhan 2018-Macdonell CM 2017- 1 2015- 6 2019- 26 7Marles DL 11 2014-McLeod JGJ 1Ogden DJ 2018- 2 11 30 GTPark 9 20 2019-Parsons CDR 6 2017-Paskins GDT 0 21 3 14 MJPayne 2018- 3 0 2019- 1 25 3Pritchard RJ 1 MJRance 2017- 37 8 0 2016-Russell 88 GA 6 127 1 56 40* 25 6 37 38 45 681 2017-Scriven JAL 19 166* 6 1993- 18Tyrrell LHI 2 2 10Woodland AJ 2010- 0 2014- 0 0 2 1 3 10 6 33 1319 12.70 2013- 35.84 156 4 28.00 5.50 2013- 60 19 17 26* 7.50 46 2015- 15 451 205 0 47 63 69 2 27 0 2017- 2016- 2 0 6 57 28 5 0 0 24 0 25 0 37.69 80 316 2 62 1 1 10.00 913 25 133 101 18 7.67 10 0 14.55 379 1 37 2 21.00 99 0 0 6 3 0 6 9 17 0 40 0 0* 1 0 12 448 32 64* 103 70* 0 31.60 1 2073 857 5 29.45 166 123 9 1.00 3089 4 29 141* 22.29 7 0 1 0 3 754 610.4 10.3 0 80 0 2 5 145.4 24.89 0 0 34.33 653 2 69 38.95 38.80 733 2 139 0 34.71 115 0 114 38 30 1 3 841 45.5 0 89 1 2267 23.56 147.5 0 9 11 0 18 5.0 11 609.4 413 47 19.79 2.0 25.28 0 80 4 0 43 2 3 2 12.67 5 3 97 31.15 9 184.4 1 28.34 1 0 5 241 11.00 360 9.0 2243 0 45.89 39.5 47.00 10 0 7 30 24 0 4 427.0 1 18 9 70 169.2 0 585.3 8 0 0 665 20.00 26.78 0 118 32.04 1 0 5-44 15 26 181 86 3.0 1137 19 24.00 618.0 1 2-14 4 1-13 2240 705 2.0 35.00 1 3 33 25.4 0 136.0 87 16 66 19 26.00 60.33 34.45 8-33 0 0 6-48 1 4-31 2416 24 22 33.94 37.11 2 2 7 15 1-24 84 537 0 95 6-36 3 1 23 8 28.76 0 16 1-14 1-13 4 4-46 0 1 7-44 33.56 5 3-25 23.75 9 1 7-92 4 6 10 14 3-31 2-45 14 15 2 MINOR COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP 2016) from to 2019 (all players records Career 59 BUCKS’ CAPPED PLAYERS SINCE 1946
1946 CH Taylor, RS Tompkins, W Yates 1979 TM Cordaroy, RE Hayward 1947 TE Busby, P Isherwood, J O’Connor, 1980 none CA Prince, RF Baker, DG Bousfield 1981 KI Hodgson, NG Hames, SA Mehar, 1948 A Hayhurst ME Milton 1949 JH Hastie, AJ Hughes, CA Pickett, JA 1982 P Dolphin Cockett 1983 RG Humphrey, CA Connor 1950 A Campbell, DFV Johns 1984 none 1951 BA Barnett 1985 GR Black, SE Burrow 1952 NV Butler, G Reynolds, D Rickard, BJ 1986 PD Atkins, SJ Edwards, AR Harwood, Lucas C Booden 1953 R Clements 1987 DJ Goldsmith 1954 H Taylor 1988 MJ Roberts 1955 DR Peppiatt, PLB Stoddart, CW Smith, 1989 SG Lynch K Butler 1990 TJA Scriven 1956 none 1991 none 1957 LE Hitchings. 1992 SM Shearman, TJ Barry 1958 G Atkins 1993 TJ Russell 1959 FW Harris, R Plested 1994 RR Baigent, AR Clarke, 1960 VHD Cannings, MJ Hardy 1995 DM Owen, SF Stanway, ND Burns 1961 JWC Mills 1996 AW Thomas 1962 R Avery, BC Janes, DJS Taylor, R 1997 JC Harrison, RB Hurd Dare 1998 PR Sawyer DA Janes, R H Huntley 1999 JNB Bovill, PJ Woodroffe 1963 C Lever 2000 none 1964 none 2001 GDT Paskins, RP Lane 1965 CR Harris, AC Waite 2002-4 none 1966 none 2005 ZA Sher, KT Medlycott, 1967 BW Poll, CW Leach, JKE Slack 2006-8 none 1968 JB Turner, CJ Parry 2009 SA Cherrry 1969 RE Bond,. KPWJ McAdam 2010 DRJ Cranfield-Thompson 1970 RW Hooker, B Tustian, RWA Bray 2011-2 none 1971 DS Mackintosh, DE Smith 2013 MJ Payne 1972 JKS Edwards 2014 none 1973 LJ Champniss 2015 MJ Rance, S Khan 1974 RW Hutchison, GA Jones 2016-7 none 1975 SE York 2018 TRG Hampton 1976 none 2019 SSE Gumbs, RJ Pritchard, G A Russell, 1977 RR Bailey, PA Gooch J P Burden, GT Park 1978 AW Lyon, IB Feasey
* Post-War Test players Wilf Slack, Philip Newport and Alex Hales were not capped as they barely played more than a season for the county.
60 BUCKS ACADEMY REPORT 2019
Bucks Academy had another season of good results, retaining both the Beynon Cup and the Tom Orford Trophy.
In The Beynon Cup T20 competition, played at Bishops Stortford, Bucks were drawn against Free Foresters in first game. Foresters made a lightning start with 49 coming from six overs, with the main contributor being J Parlow (36). When he was dismissed, the innings slowed down considerably and wickets fell at regular intervals to leave Free Foresters 133 all out from 19 overs. The pick of the bowlers were Jack Rodnight (3-18), Conor Haddow (2-22) and Aashi Zaib (2-22). Bucks also scored 49 coming from the first six overs, with three wickets down. At this point Will Hatton (37) joined Dan Ogden (71no) and they put together a partnership of 83 from 11 overs, which meant Bucks won the match by six wickets with two overs left.
Hertfordshire Stags beat Bedfordshire in the other game which left a Bucks v Herts final. Bucks struggled in the field and could not get control. The best performance was from Lawrence Snookes who bowled well in his spell of three overs for eight runs as Herts made a competitive 142-3 from their 20 overs. Bucks started well, scoring 80 from the first ten overs with Dan Ogden contributing 42 from 28 balls. With his dismissal the scoring rate slowed down but Jack Rodnight ( 25 ) and Jai Angell ( 24 ) played sensibly. They were both out within an over of each other and Bucks needed 20 from three overs and six from the last. The first two balls were pushed into the legside for twos, followed by a dot ball. The fourth ball was hit for six over wide mid-on to secure the win with two balls left. So Bucks successfully retained the trophy and made it three wins in a row.
In the Tom Orford Trophy three-day competition, we first met the Free Foresters at High Wycombe. An outstanding innings from Dan Ogden (133) was the highlight, but good support from Scott Rolfe (84) and Jonny Bowers (66) encouraged Bucks to declare on 341-6 from 78 overs. Free Foresters replied with 327-8 dec from 76 overs. The most successful bowler for Bucks was Sulaiman Akhtar with 3-38 off ten overs with Mo Choudhry and Stepehn Croft taking two wickets each. The Bucks second innings was dominated early on by Teddy Casterton (118) who was dismissed with the score on 227-5 from 52 overs. Then some excellent middle-order batting from Jack Rodnight (51), Aizaz Ahmed (75) and Mo Choudhry (59no) enabled Bucks to declare on 385-9 from 100 overs. This left Foresters needing 400 to win with lots of time left. They were well-placed at 206-4 and then at 355-7, but the last three wickets fell in the space of two overs to give Bucks a narrow victory. On a very good batting pitch, the top Bucks bowlers were Sami Sajid (3-35), Sulaiman Akhtar (3-40) and Stephen Croft (3-93).
61 cott Rolfe, Lawrence Snookes,cott Jack (Captain), Will Hatton, John Bowers John (Captain), Hatton, Will Rodnight, Tom Hampton (Coach), Tim Russell (Manager) (Coach), TimRodnight, Russell Hampton Tom Seated: Aizaz Ahmed, Stephen Croft, Teddy Casterton, Daniel Ogden Ogden Daniel Casterton, Teddy StephenSeated: Ahmed, Croft, Aizaz Standing: Paul Dean (Scorer), Sulaiman Akhtar, Sami Sajid, Mo Chowdhry, S SamiSajid, Mo Chowdhry, Standing: Akhtar, (Scorer), Sulaiman Paul Dean
62 The final match in the Tom Orford Trophy was played against Lincolnshire at Barton Town CC. Bucks reduced reduced the hosts to 90 for 5 from the first 28 overs, with Jack Rodnight (5-59), Jordan Mcleod (2-37) and doing the early damage. Lincoln recovered well to reach 251 from 76 overs The Bucks innings followed a similar pattern, with the score on 116-4 from 25 overs. Then a magnificent partnership of 203 between Scott Rolfe (135) and Jack Rodnight (109) laid the foundations for Bucks to reach 393 all out from 86 overs. In the second innings, Lincolnshire collapsed to Connor Haddow, who finished with 7-17 in a superb display of slow bowling on a receptive wicket. Lincoln were bowled out for 100 in 38 overs to give Bucks an innings and 42-run victory and ensured that Bucks retained the trophy.
The only one-day game that we managed to start was against CCC U25 at Gerrards Cross, but it was badly affected by rain. CCC scored 146-9, the pick of the bowlers being Nouman Aslam with 3-29, while wicketkeeper Will Hatton took five catches. Just as Bucks were about to start their innings there was a heavy shower and the game was abandoned.
Summing up, the season went well with the integration of several young players from the BCB pathway, all of whom contributed to the team, both in performance and attitude and enjoyed the company of the older players. The attitude, quality and energy shown throughout most of the playing sessions was excellent. There were short periods during sessions when a lack of concentration crept in which produced errors during the fielding and batting disciplines, particularly during the multi-day games. It is a good experience for the younger players and they will reap long term rewards.
I would like to thank all of the umpires who officiated during the season, the ever- present Paul Dean our scorer, Academy coach Tom Hampton, and Kevin Beaumont for all of his ‘out-of-season’ help in organising the grounds, umpires and scorer. I would also like to thank all the clubs who have supported the Academy with the use of their grounds, and the hospitality they provide is greatly appreciated.
Tim Russell Academy Manager
63 BUCKS CRICKET BOARD REPORT 2020
The Men’s World Cup and the Ashes provided a perfect backdrop to the summer of cricket which had many notable successes on a local level. All Stars Cricket for five-to-eight-year-olds entered its third year and grew once again with 1,100 children attending the programme across 32 centres in Bucks. These were followed up with ‘Have A Go’ sessions run by BCB in parks in Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and High Wycombe to capitalise on the increased interest in the game. The Chance to Shine schools programme, run in Bucks by James Savory, was delivered into 68 primary schools. The scheme targeted school years 3 and 4 to transition boys and girls into All Stars Cricket. The traditional Kwik Cricket Festivals provided the framework for years 5 & 6 Primary School pupils – with seven all-day competitions held around the County for boys and girls, feeding into a County Finals Day at Dinton CC. Gerrards Cross Primary won the Boys County Final, and Chalfont St Peter won the Girls’ competition. We have some fantastic coaches delivering across the schools, particularly the two community coaches who came on board in 2019, Stu McLaughlin and George Morris. Women and Girls Cricket continues to grow within the county, with six clubs entering the Home Counties Women’s League in 2019. Stony Stratford topped Division 1 North & West, whilst Chesham came second in Division 1 South & East. Hannah Francis, who also represents Bucks Women & U17s, won the Bowler of the Year award. A total of 31 secondary schools entered winter indoor competitions in 2019, and girls club leagues are in the offing for 2020. Emma Boswell did some great work supporting women and girls’ cricket, as well as clubs across the board, and we will miss her as she moves onto new pastures in 2020. £12,000 of small grants were allocated out across seven clubs in Bucks for wet weather provision and £28,000 was allocated by the Cricket World Cup fund for 28 clubs for the catering or digitization of the club. We have 30 Clubmark clubs in Buckinghamshire, with 16 gaining full reaccreditation this year. Alongside the Clubmark process, we have our County Welfare Officer, Hugh Suter working away, be it formal or informal training for our Club Welfare officers and dealing with any issues. Coach Education support was given to our club network, now run in collaboration with the rest of the ECB South Central counties. There were 31 new coaches in Bucks in 2019, a number we hope grows annually with the new Foundation 1 courses which were due to start in January 2020. Player Pathway coaches, Jason Rance, Rich Hudson and Sam Jarman delivered two workshops for club coaches in May, one at Cublington CC and the other at Holmer Green CC. A Groundsman’s Workshop was delivered by the IOG in Aylesbury in April. Our disability cricket programme delivered coaching in eight schools (disability cricket and table cricket), three community settings, one indoor hub and two outdoor clubs at Great Kingshill CC and Waddesdon CC. Bucks Youth Cricket Trust continued their generous support of Girls Cricket, Junior Club Cricket, Disability and hardship cases. The Trust held a Golf Day in April 2019 at the Three Locks in Great Brickhill, bringing together members of the cricketing community in Bucks and beyond.
64 The BCB not only gives support to clubs but receives great support from our club network. Clubs offer their grounds to our boys and girls age group teams for county games and practice. More than 100 home games were hosted by our Clubs in 2019, a heartfelt thanks to all our hosts. To this end, the Bucks Association Cricket Officials appointed umpires to all our matches played against other counties last year - thanks to those in white coats. The ACO, through Yolanda and Anna Harris, also supported 25 new ‘young officials’ through their workshops, who were then able to support school festivals and club matches. The Junior Competitions again saw some fantastic cricket and young people enjoying the game in the spirit we all wish to see. Ed Page and Martin Watts worked tirelessly behind the scenes to organize and administrate a comprehensive programme that also saw changes to pitch sizes and players per team to improve young player’s experience of the game. The winners of the competitions were: Leagues: U10 - Amersham; U11 - Gerrards Cross; U12 - Chesham; U13 - Great Brickhill; U14 - Great Brickhill; U15 - Chesham. Cups: U11 - Gerrards Cross; U13 - Great Brickhill; U15 - Stony Stratford. U19 - Chesham.
Many congratulations to the winners and a thanks to all the volunteers that ensure cricket can thrive in Buckinghamshire at all levels. Jason Rance has moved into the Player Pathway Head Coach role seamlessly and brings to the role a great ability to build rapport with players and challenge them to become better cricketers. Isabella Fitzgibbon, our Women’s overseas player in 2020, had a fantastic impact as a player and coach. We have 20 coaches that deliver on our boys’ and girls’ pathway and they do a brilliant job supporting young cricketers and working to an aligned ethos to improve the development and experience of the players. There are exciting times ahead across the game. We have recently employed Shaz Khan as an Urban Cricket Manager to engage diverse communities in non-traditional forms of cricket as well as supporting the existing club structure. Also in 2020 we will see ECB’s new Dynamos Cricket which will act as a follow-on from All Stars for 9-11 year-olds in clubs who want to continue to engage in softball game-based cricket. Our relationship with Bucks County Cricket Club continues to grow as we work together on the new strategy for cricket in Bucks for 2020 to 2024. With closer alignment of the U17s to the Academy teams we can ensure a clearer and stronger pathway for players.
Rich Hudson BCB Managing Director
BUCKS PATHWAY REPORTS 2019 (edited versions from the Bucks Board website)
UNDER 17 BOYS Bucks finished runners-up in the one-day competition. There were a series of mixed results, but performances improved later in the season.
UNDER 15 BOYS Competing in Group 2A of the ECB Royal London Cup, Bucks won four match and lost four. The team were well led by Jai Angell, who scored a brilliant century against Wales. Spinner Ed Price was the leading wicket-taker for a team that lacked strength in seam bowling. 65 UNDER 14 BOYS In an excellent season, Bucks had to settle for third place in their ECB Cup group, after their last match was ruined by rain. Seamer William Cliffe impressed with his pace and bounce, while Aatish Antathi and Kahil Jariwala were prolific scorers. Billy Dodds shone with both bat and ball in the victory over Worcestershire. A total of 27 players were used in the Under 14/15 development teams, the highlights being Ollie Stalder’s run-a-ball 110 not out v Berkshire and Charlie Doe’s 93 against London Schools. The Bromsgrove Festival was ruined by rain.
UNDER 13 BOYS There were a number of notable displays, but the important thing was the improvement made by the team during the season.
UNDER 12 BOYS The highlights were Anay Jariwala’s half-centuries against Cumbria and Oxon Saxons as he totalled 203 runs. James Batchelor took 5-32 in the narrow defeat by Leicestershire, while James Conway led the wicket-takers with 11. In the under 12/13 development squad, Will Bamford (67) and Will Diver (51) shared a stand of 102, while Chris Goede returned 4-6 v Berkshire. Bamford was the leading scorer with 104 runs, while William Harrison led the wicket-takers with nine.
UNDER 11 BOYS Byron Page-Medina scored half-centuries against Northants and London Schools, while Edward Horsley and Adi Allam also passed fifty. There were three-wicket hauls for Daniel Chapman and Harrison Price.
UNDER 10 BOYS In Under 10/11 squad, Teddy Purushothaman shone with both bat and ball, while Joshua Morris scored 43 in the T20 win over Oxfrordshire. George Greer returned figures of 4-5 against Berkshire, as Bucks won seven of their eight matches in an excellent season. BUCKS WOMEN There was trepidation at the start of the season as Bucks went to Cornwall with nine players for their opening County Championship match. With their coach playing, the ten-strong Bucks side actually won the match thanks to their spin attack. New Australian recruit Bella Fitzgibbon proved an inspiration. A second win came against Wiltshire at Salisbury. After a defeat by Oxfordshire, Bucks bounced back to defeat Gloucestershire and Dorset in their last two 50-over competition, which saw them finish second in their division. Bucks were also runners-up in the T20 competition, with five wins in eight matches, including a double over Cambridgeshire. Overall it was an amazing season, with more wins than defeats. The final verdict was “A bunch of great girls, helped by a great Aussie, who fitted well into the side. Exciting times ahead.”
66 UNDER 17 GIRLS In the 40-over ECB Perfromance League, Bucks lost their first three matches, but won their return games against Middlesex and Oxfordshire and triumphed home and away against Northants. in the T20 competition, they finished second in the table after wins against Middlesex and Hertfordshire to earn a place in the Regional semi-finals. They beat Surrey in the last four before going down to a strong Kent side in the final. Becca Duggan was praised for her “tireless management.”
UNDER 15 GIRLS The highlight of the season came, when Bucks secured an unlikely win against Northants in the 40-over competition. They collapsed to 9-6 before Bethan Miles (74*) and Rosie Burton-Pye (34) added 102 for the seventh wicket to earn a three-wicket victory. Skipper Hannah Davis was the leading scorer with 169 runs, wHile Miles took 15 wickets with her left-arm spin. Cambridgeshire and Notts were also beaten. In the Under 15 development games, Elizabeth Knottt scored 52* v Dorset, while Amelia Spooner had two three-wicket hauls
UNDER 13 GIRLS The team played 17 matches, including three inter-county contests. Molly Carter and Rosie Jones scored half-centuries at the Malvern Festival, while Amelia Jones (50*) and Fran Burton-Pye (3-4) shone against Berkshire. The development side had only one inter-county match. Georgia Lloyd made 29* v Berkshire, while Jess McPhillips, Anah Rahman and Ava Gabriele each took two wickets.
UNDER 11 GIRLS Bucks came third of five teams in an Under 13 tournament and also won an Under 11 tournament. Louisa Kilby and Mishka Batra were named best bowlers in the respective tournaments. Chloe Maddock then returned amazing figures of 6-16 in five overs against Hampshire. Helena Carter and Anne Dow were the most impressive players in the development squad.
The Bucks girls and boys award winners with Middlesex former Bucks player Tom Helm.
67 O50s1st XI v Kent Back: Mike Taylor, George Eykyn, John Iqbal, Ian Poulsford, Rizwan Khan, Shezad Ramzan, Front: Rahul Mohindra, Gary Hales, Temoor Alam (Captain), Graham Fisher, Ali Akbar
O50s 2nd XI v Suffolk Standing: John Goodman (Scorer), Paul Kaye, Paul Weston, Justin Weller, Francis Braganza, Dan Hayes, Sajid Zaib, Roger Garrini (Manager) Seated: Kevin Woodhouse, Nick Zala, Steve White (Captain), Junior Hunte, Abdul Sittar 68 BUCKS SENIORS REPORTS
OVER 50s 1st X1
Played 7, won 2, lost 3, Cancelled 2 Captained by Temoor Alam, Bucks are a competitive unit in the ECB competition. Last year’s results were nonetheless disappointing. We failed to get a side out against Essex, the game being arranged for the last possible Sunday, when many of our players already had commitments. The last fixture against Surrey was cancelled when our opponents had the same issue. Only two matches were won on the field. Against Herts, Bucks scored 267-5 in only 31 overs in a reduced match and then bowled out our opponents for 207. Everyone in the top order scored quick runs before Steve King took four wickets in their reply. We also beat Middlesex by chasing down 229 at Eastcote, with Graham Fisher taking 4-35 and then scoring 65. Temoor, batting at No 8, made 42 not out to win the game. Defeats against Sussex, who easily chased a target of 255 and Kent, who passed our poor 189-9 and Berkshire, who bowled tightly to see us fall ten short of their 197, meant that we did not progress to the knock-out stages. Nonetheless, despite being without Simon Stanway for most of the season, we did compete. Availability is always the issue as most of the team have to work and rearranged fixtures due to the weather cause havoc. Thanks are due to Ian Pulsford for his sterling work around the matches and for his reliable batting at the top of the order.
OVER 50s 2nd X1
Availability was a problem, although we did get sides out in all matches thanks to Steve White’s contacts book. However, getting the same side out each time is a problem. It was a decent season. The first of the three wins came against Herts where good bowling followed by Steve White’s 91 not out and Paul Weston’s 67 allowed us to chase down 215, with Nigel Field’s 47 not out seeing us home. The bowlers excelled against Sussex, Rahul Mohindru taking 4-31, Paul Weston 3-26 and John Franks 3-26. Paul Weston (51) and new recruit Sajid Zaib (65*) saw us home. We finally beat Kent in this competition at Upchurch as Steve White (50), Paul Weston (67) and Sajid Zaib (63*) saw the side storm home. Things were not so good against Berkshire at Slough, where we lost by 70 runs, despite 94 from the consistent Paul Weston. Surrey scored 282 at Egham, despite superb figures of 9-2-25-5 from Rahul Mohindru, which was too much despite Graham Rance’s 68. The Suffolk match came down to their opener, who saw them home with 112 in a rain-interrupted match, even though Bucks manager Roger Garrini had to step in as umpire. The less said about the game against Middlesex the better. There were times in the past, when we rarely won a 2nd XI match, but the situation is drastically better now. We do compete and can win against anybody on our day. We are hoping for new recruits in 2020. Please phone a friend if they are 49 or over and let us know. 1st XI matches are on Wednesdays and the 2nd XI on Thursdays, unless weather intervenes.
69 O60s 1st XI v Oxon Standing: John Goodman (Scorer), Denzil Owen, Jon Swain, Peter Spinks, Dave Brooker, Jim Spooner, Chris Johnson Seated: Peter Langford, Keith Wallis, John Rolfe (Captain), Bob Fryer, Roger Garrini
O60s 3rd XI v Kent Standing: Jon Dobbs, Mark Rogers, Nick Zala, Kevin Woodhouse, John Goodman (Scorer), Terry Bentley, Jonathan Seabrook Seated: Graham Keens, John Moffit, Ron Hedley (Captain), Bob Floyd, David Lander 70 OVER 60s 1st X1
Played 8, Won 1, Tied 1, Lost 5, Cancelled 1 The first team had a difficult season finishing fifth out of fifth in their Division. Several of the games were very close, however, and other than the tie v Oxon, we suffered a last-ball loss to Wiltshire and a narrow defeat against Hants in a rain-adjusted match. Keith Wallis (4), John Rolfe (2) and Pete Langford (1) made half-centuries, while Bobby Fryer returned the season’s best figures of 4-20, Keith Wallis won the batting award and Jim Spooner the bowling award.
OVER 60s 2nd XI The team had a poor start to the season but won their last two matches to finish fourth out of five their division. Their best performance was a win over the then leaders Hampshire thanks to 100 from Kevin Woodhouse. Kevin then scored a century in the following match against Worcestershire which enabled him to pick up the batting award. Khalid Kasim collected the bowling award. Martin Sheffield took on the captaincy when John Pothecary was elevated to the 1st Xl and we thank them both.
OVER 60 3rd XI
The 3rd Xl won 5 of their 12 matches but due to the closeness of the division finished sixth out of seven. They only lost home and away to one county, Essex. They had a superb win over the reigning champions, Kent and also beat the newly-crowned champions Surrey. Steve Shore led the batting starting with a century in the first match v Bedfordshire and he received the batting award. Latif Khan was the third highest wicket- taker in the Over 60s 3rd Xls but the bowling award went to Jonathan Seabrook for consistently bowling maiden overs and putting pressure on the batting side. In the away defeat to Kent, he bowled eight maiden overs in his nine-over spell. Terry Bentley took over the captaincy when Ron Hedley was unwell and we thank him for his contribution.
BUCKS OVER 70s
This was our first season in Over 70s cricket and we teamed up with Berkshire to form a joint team, which will continue in 2020. Chris Lowe captained the side. I think the team found the opposition tougher than expected. They lost six and had two matches cancelled, finishing fifth out of five. The team had more success in the end-of-season Bowl competition, winning two losing one and having won lost to the weather. The bowling appeared to be the problem and the team are hoping for a couple of bowling additions in 2020. George Nelson won the batting award and Chris Lowe the bowling award. The team will be captained by a Berkshire player in 2020. We thank Chris for his efforts in getting the Over 70s up and running. * John Rolfe and John Pothecary have both stood down as Over 60s captains and our thanks go to both of them for all of their hard work. A presentation was made to them both at the seniors annual dinner Roger Garrini
71 Ron Hedley’s ‘Supporting Prostate Cancer Charity’ XI Chris Hardy (umpire), Steve Coleman, Jim Spooner, Gerard Holmes, Terry Bentley, John Pothecary, Andy Harrison and Edward Crossley, John Goodman (scorers) Front: Cameron Parsons, Larry Warr, Tom Hampton, Ron Hedley, George Nelson, Keith Wallis, Keith Newell
O70s v Lincs & East Riding Standing: Mike Armitage, Richard Vasey, Martin Sheffield, John Pothecary, Aston Kinsey, Chris Harding, Joe Richardson, Seated: Ian Stuart, Colin Ainger, Chris Lowe (Captain), Bill Munday, Nino Trapani 72 Bucks Golf Day
For our Annual County Cricket Club Golf Day at the magnificent Buckinghamshire Golf Club at Denham, we were made most welcome by all the staff, and again everything was presented to us in pristine condition, you would have thought that you were at The Masters in Georgia. Numbers were slightly down due to untimely death of our President Stuart York and a clash with the local Rotary Club Golf Day, but we managed to attract some new faces and overall everyone had a lovely day. Again we were fortunate with some very pleasant autumn weather. Our overall Individual winner on the day was our Ex First X1 opening bowler Simon Stanway playing off a handicap (7) with a superb 37pts
RESULTS Fourball Team: 1 Tring CC (2) 95pts, 2 Decorare 85pts, 3 Marlow CC 84pts Nearest the Pin: Michael Knox (Eternal Optimists). Longest Drive: Gary Thompson (Decorare). Individual: 1 Simon Stanway (Tring CC 2) 37pts 2 Steve Smirtwaite (Decorare). 36pts 3 Gary Thompson (Decorare). 35pts
This year’s Golf Day has been booked for Friday 9th October 2020 at Burnham Beeches.
Overall winner Simon Nearest the pin: Stanway with organisers Michael Knox Bob Lane and Su Klyne
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75 - £50 THE BUCKS ROADSHOW TENT
The Bucks CCC Roadshow and Membership Tent will again be on show this summer. The tent will contain a selection of specially selected items, including polo shirts, T-shirts, ties, mugs and pens. The point of sale and membership tent will be your one-stop shop for all matters Bucks CCC - become a member, renew your membership, join the Bucks 100 Club, sponsor a player, purchase a polo shirt or other club leisurewear, or just discuss ways by which you could help and support your County Club.
SMALL HOSPITALITY TENTS
Bucks CCC will again be offering small hospitality tents for hire at all home matches. The tents offer protection from either rain or sun, depending on the weather, and are ideal for private, or even public entertaining. Bring your own chairs, coolbox, drinks or whatever you fancy! Cost to hire One-Day Match = £50 Cost to hire for Three-Day Match = £75
For more information, please contact the Bucks CCC secretary Kevin Beaumont.
76 Membership Report 2020
Email Addresses: The Club sends out some information by email. It would be of great assistance to the Club if we had more addresses. Please send your email address to me at [email protected] so that I can add it to our database. All emails are sent “bcc” so that your privacy is secured. Addresses are used only to communicate Bucks CCC information and are not passed on to any other organisation.
I would remind you to check our website regularly during the summer
www.bucksccc.org.uk especially during the summer, where you will find information about the first team matches, the Academy, and the over 50s, 60s and 70s teams. Also other events such as the Annual Dinner and the Golf Day, as well as general information about the Club.
Membership Subscriptions: There will be a small increase of £5 in the annual subscription rate from 2021. Subscriptions have not been increased since 2013. Full membership will be £25.00 and couples £35.00. Kindly request your bank to change your standing order for January next year.
I write in the handbook each year that membership of the Club remains reasonably static. We would like to see it grow, so please speak to your friends and encourage them to join. Just twenty new members would greatly assist the Club. An application form is at the back of this booklet.
I look forward to seeing you at one of our matches during the season.
John Phillips Membership Secretary
77 BuCks 100
As you will see from the accounts printed elsewhere in this handbook, BuCks 100 has been able to donate £2800.00 this year to the County, which is a significant sum. This has been through the generosity of many members and I would like to thank them for their continued support.
The numbers subscribed to each month is now 94. We are gradually clawing our way to the magic 100. This has enabled the Club to increase the monthly prize money. From last November the monthly prizes became, 1st £80.00, 2nd £50.00 and 3rd £20.00. The two major draws are made at the Annual Dinner and at the Golf Day and the prizes continue to be, 1st £250.00, 2nd £150.00, 3rd £100.00 and 4th £50.00.
Each month the winners’ names are published on the website, where you will also find an application form to join the scheme. There is also a form at the back of this handbook, which when completed should be sent to me. I do hope that you will support this very important part of the Club’s annual fundraising, and help us reach that magic 100.
The website address is: www.bucksccc.org.uk
Finally, here are the names of the winners for the year ending October 2019 November Neil Relph 70.00 Ron Hedley 40.00 Kevin Beaumont 20.00 December David Brooker 70.00 JTR Phillips 40.00 Ian Hodgson 20.00 January John Turberville 70.00 Mark Avery 40.00 Ron Hedley 20.00 February Stuart York 70.00 Ian Hodgson 40.00 Stuart Beck 20.00 March Frank Russell 70.00 Neil Relph 40.00 Mike Knox 20.00 Dinner Graeme Paskins 250.00 John Turberville 150.00 John Turberville 100.00 April Geoffrey Day 70.00 Ian Hodgson 40.00 Ken Townsend 20.00 May John Turberville 70.00 Lionel Hitchings 40.00 Ian Hodgson 20.00 June Gill Hitchings 70.00 Geoffrey Day 40.00 Frank Russell 20.00 July Rachel Royals 70.00 Kevin Beaumont 40.00 John Turberville 20.00 August Chris Cockell 70.00 Kevin Beaumont 40.00 Keith Franklin 20.00 September John Phillips 70.00 Robin Peppiatt 40.00 Mark Avery 20.00 October Helen Beaumont 70.00 Stuart Beck 40.00 Michael Knox 20.00 Golf day Stuart Beck 250.00 Neil Relph 150.00 Robin Peppiatt 100.00
In addition, Roger Garrini won £50 at the Annual Dinner and Mrs Gill Hitchings a similar sum at the Golf Day
John T H Phillips Membership Secretary
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AMERSHAM - Tony Chick, Tel 01494 865473 (h) 07827 340125 (m) email: [email protected] Website: www.amershamcc.co.uk Directions to ground - Shardeloes is situated on the A413 east of Great Missenden. From Beaconsfield or from Chesham pass through the town centre, and the ground is approximately half a mile on the left. You need to pass left at the roundabout looking for Shardeloes sign.
AYLESBURY TOWN - Keith Dale, 4 Denby Walk, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP20 1LW Tel: 01296 821501 (h) 07522 843437 (m) email: [email protected] Ground: 01296 415187 Website: www.aylesbury.play-cricket.com
Directions to ground - Wendover Road. Take the A413 out of Aylesbury signed to Wendover/Amersham. The ground is part of the Aylesbury and Districts Sports Club, on the left by a 40mph speed limit sign about a mile from the town centre.
BALLINGER WAGGONERS - Michael Brown email: [email protected] Juniors: Darren Wilson email: [email protected] Website: www.ballingerwaggonerscc.co.uk
BEACONSFIELD - M. Watts, Kempton, Vache Lane, Chalfont St. Giles HP8 4SB Tel: 07879 696346 (m) 01494 875019 (h) email: [email protected] Ground: 01494 674134 Website: www.beaconsfieldcc.com Directions to ground - Wilton Park is on the A40 to the east of Beaconsfield. Exit M40 at Junction 2, and take the A355. Head towards Beaconsfield and the ground is on the right as you approach the town.
BLEDLOW VILLAGE - G. Bishop, Tel: 01844 343794 (h) email: [email protected]
Directions to ground - West Lane, Bledlow. Take Chinnor to Princes Risborough Road B4009, at village turn south into West Lane. After 200 yards turn right into ground just before railway bridge.
BLEDLOW RIDGE - Ian Murdoch, Tel: 01494 436576 (h) 07525 911894 (m) email: [email protected] Juniors: M. Angell email: [email protected] Website: www.bledlowridgecricketclub.co.uk
Directions to ground - Meadow Styles, Chinnor Road, Bledlow Ridge. Junction 5, M40, take A40, direction High Wycombe. At West Wycombe Garden Centre (approx. 4 miles from Junction 5) turn left, signposted Bledlow Ridge. Follow road up the hill, ground on left hand side by 40mph restriction signs 1 (approx. 2 /2 miles from Garden Centre).
82 BLETCHLEY TOWN - PML Rustling, Tel: 07718 230324 email: [email protected] Ground, Manor Fields: 01908 372298
Directions to ground - Manor Fields, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK17 9JM. Follow the A5 Northwards towards Milton Keynes, at the first large roundabout take the second exit signposted to Fenny Stratford & Bletchley. After 500 yards turn left at sign to Manor Fields. Entrance opposite Dobbies.
BRADENHAM - I. Warbrick, 14 Plough Close, Aylesbury HP21 9AD Tel: 01296 336904 (h) 07920 559493 (m) email: [email protected] Juniors: P. Baldwin Tel: 01844 275813 email: [email protected] BRILL - Kim. Saunders Tel: 07885 537125 email: [email protected] Juniors: J. Fitsell Tel: 01844 237167
BUCKINGHAM TOWN - Jo Peacock Tel: 07902 503202 email: [email protected] Juniors: J Pengelly Tel: 01280 814669 email: [email protected] Ground: 01280 816228 Website: [email protected]
Directions to ground - Turn off the Buckingham bypass into Bourton Road. Ground is opposite the fire station. 3rd XI Stowe School, Nr. Buckingham. Head towards Stowe, following National Trust signs. Ask at Security Hut which pitch.
BUCKLAND & ASTON - Max Burgess Tel: 07864 350382 CLINTON email: [email protected] Juniors: Phil Samuels Tel: 07803 627925
BURNHAM - Dawood Baig Tel: 07834 015810 email: [email protected] Juniors: [email protected] Ground: 01628 602296
Directions to ground - Leave M4 at Junction 7, towards A4. Turn left onto A4 (Bath Road) towards Maidenhead. Go through lights, and turn right at Sainsbury’s roundabout into Lent Rise Road. Continue under railway bridge, over two mini roundabouts, past the Brickmakers and Pheasant PH and two further mini roundabouts. Carry straight on into Taplow Common Road and continue for half a mile past Grovefield Hotel on left. Entrance to ground is a further 200 yards on the right.
CADMORE END - Luke Pollard email: [email protected]
CASTLETHORPE - Alex Sear Website: www.castlethorpe.org.uk
83 CHALFONT ST. GILES - Caroline Hardy Tel: 07818 472825 Website: www.chalfontstgiles.play-cricket.com
CHALFONT ST. PETER - David Dowling Juniors: Ian Williams Ground: 01753 884163 Website: cspcc.hitssports.com
Directions to ground - Chalfont Park. Approach from the A40 for Oxford and turn right to A413 for The Chalfonts and Amersham. Turn right at first roundabout and the ground is off the service road on the left next to Gerrards Cross Golf Club.
CHALLONERS - H. Chamberlain, 26 Lye Green Road, Chesham, Bucks HP5 3LN Tel: 01494 782359 email: [email protected] Juniors: H. Elson, Tel: 01494 784760 email: [email protected] Website: www.challonerscc.play-cricket.com
CHEARSLEY - Mrs T. Gadsby, Little Orchard, Church Lane Chearsley, Bucks. HP18 0DF Tel: 01844 201221 (h) 07768 755797 (m) email: [email protected] Website: www.chearsley.play-cricket.com
Directions to ground - Winchendon Road, Chearsley. From Thame. Take the Long Crendon Road B4011. Follow the road into Long Crendon. Turn right at the war memorial into the Chearsley Road. Follow road into Chearsley, continue through the village and at crossroads go straight onto the Winchendon Road, the ground is 200 yards on the left. From Aylesbury. Take the A41 Bicester Road towards Waddesdon, turn left at crossroads (Quainton, Waddesdon Manor sign). Follow road through Winchendon, continue into Chearsley and on passing the Chearsley Village sign the ground is 100 yards on the right.
CHENIES & LATIMER - Patricia Semon Tel: 01494 763843 email: [email protected] Ground: 01923 284343 Juniors: J. Campbell Tel: 07860 484821 email: [email protected] Website: www.chenies-cricket.org
Directions to ground - M40 exit Junction 8 and take A404 towards Chorleywood after approx. 3 miles turn right on a minor road B455 to Chesham and the ground is almost immediately on the left. From M40 exit Junction 4 and head for Beaconsfield then Amersham A355 then take the A404 for Little Chalfont and approx. 3 miles take the turning on the left to Chesham B455.
84 CHESHAM - Lee Wiles Tel: 07904 043722 email: [email protected] Website: www.cheshamcc.co.uk
Directions to ground - The Meadow, Amy Lane, is situated on the southern outskirts of Chesham on the A416 from Amersham. It adjoins Chesham Football Club and Chesham Squash Club. Look for Banaglaze Showrooms and ground is opposite, leading off left from roundabout. The 3rd XI use the Hervines Park. Turn right out of Amy Lane up the hill into Chesham, right at mini roundabout ground for about 200 yards on the right.
COLESHILL - Guy Cornelius email [email protected] Andrew Aylett 07415 898374 email: [email protected] Juniors: Guy Cornelius: [email protected]
COOKHAM DEAN - J. Gray, 38 St. Lukes Road, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 7DP Tel: 07808 573497 email: [email protected] Juniors: M. Gray email: [email protected]
CUBLINGTON - Debbie. Knights Tel: 01296 681221 email: [email protected] Juniors: Gordon Sparke Tel: 07968 182020 (m) Website: www.cublingtoncc.org
DENHAM - P. Dickson, 10 Beavers Crescent, Hounslow TW4 6EX. Tel: 0208 572 5824 (h), 07759 079215 (m) email: [email protected] Website: www.denhamcc.netfirms.co.uk
DINTON - Peter Baker Tel: 07968 419964 Ground: 01296 747254 Website: www.dintoncc.com Directions to ground - 1st & 2nd XI: Oxford Road, Dinton Tel: 01296 747254. 5 miles from Aylesbury on the A418, Thame/Oxford Road. 3rd XI: Cuddington Cricket Club. From Oxford; pass Dinton CC. Turn left to Cuddington. Ground on left. From Aylesbury; turn right Cuddington before Dinton CC. Ground on left.
85 DOWNLEY - Martin Birkett Tel: 07766 420487 email: [email protected] Website: www.downleycc.co.uk
DRAYTON PARSLOW - L. J. Colby Tel: 01296 720249 email: [email protected] Website: www.draytonparslow.play-cricket.com
FARNHAM COMMON - J. Irvine, 8 Cherry Orchard, Stoke Pages, SL2 4PY Tel: 07702 876 858 email:[email protected] Juniors: S. Wilcox email: [email protected] Ground: 01753 644190 Directions to ground - One Pin Lane, Farnham Common. From either M4 or M40 take A355 to Farnham Common. From M4 Junction 6 look for signpost to Hedgerley in village and turn right into One Pin Lane after 250 yards turn right into Mount Close and the ground is at the end of this road. From M40 Junction 2 pass Yew Tree PH and approx. three quarters of a mile turn left into One Pin Lane.
FARNHAM ROYAL - Paul Cunnington, 15 Gospel Court, Farnham Royal, Slough SL2 3BT Tel: 07956 385287 email: [email protected] Juniors: Nigel Bruce email: [email protected] Ground: 01753 642971 Website: www.frcc.info Directions to ground - The Rectory Field ground is in Farnham Royal, just off the main A355 Slough to Beaconsfield road. From the M4 Junction 6 (Slough Central) take the A355 north. Church Road is on the right (at War Memorial) just before entering the village. From M40 Junction 2 (Beaconsfield), head south on A355. Aprox 100 metres after passing through village (two mini roundabouts and three pubs) Church Road is on the left, marked by the War Memorial.
FLACKWELL HEATH - Mrs Karen Webb, 3 Hillcroft, Tylers Green, Bucks. HP10 8EA Tel: 01494 815244 (h) 07810 877306 (m) email: [email protected]
FRIETH - Iain. McKenzie, Tel: 07974 208651 email: [email protected] Website: www.frieth.play-cricket.com
86 GAWCOTT & HILLESDEN - John Richardson
GERRARDS CROSS - Richard Graham Tel: 07771 664658 email [email protected] Junior co-ordinator Peter Westaway Tel: 07788 414793 email [email protected] Website: www.gxcc.co.uk Directions to ground - Turn off main London to Oxford Road (A40), taking the 2nd left turn after the “French Horn” by the subway, into Dukes Wood Avenue. At sharp left hand bend continue straight over into Dukes Lane.
GREAT BRICKHILL - Lee Morgan Tel: 01908 644690
GREAT HORWOOD - G. Lee, 28A Little Horwood Road, Great Horwood, Milton Keynes MK17 0QE Tel: 01296 712772 (h) 07968 366998 (m) email: [email protected] Website: www.greathorwoodcc.co.uk
GREAT KINGSHILL - P. Hallatt, Common View Cottage, Common Road, Great Kingshill, Bucks. HP15 6EZ Tel: 01494 714970 Tel: 07798 802034 (m) email: [email protected] Juniors: J. Hinde Website: www.gkcc.co.uk
GREAT MISSENDEN - Peter Greenwood, Pelicans, 87 Wycombe Road, Great Missenden, PELICANS Bucks HP16 0HW Tel: 01494 862592 (h) 07889 809333 (m) email: [email protected]
GRUMPY MONKS - A. Kalam email: [email protected]
HADDENHAM - Jessica Clarke Tel: 01844 291113 (h), 07887 606496 (m) email: [email protected]
HANSLOPE - S. Ritchie, Hungate End Farm, Hanslope, Milton Keynes, Bucks. MK19 7HL Tel: 07740 478834 email: [email protected]
HAWRIDGE & - Stephanie Hill Tel: 07776 167712 CHOLESBURY Juniors: I Hames email: [email protected]
HAZLEMERE - Mark Smith Tel: 07534 255754 email: [email protected]
87 HIGH WYCOMBE C.C. - Lisa Wilkins, Ivy Cottage, Green Lane, Radnage, Bucks, HP14 4DJ. Tel: 01494 537878 email: [email protected]
Directions to ground - London Road. From M4 Junction 8/9, follow M308. At end of M308, follow signs to High Wycombe town centre, to bottom of the hill. Now take A40 signposted to Beaconsfield. After approx. 1300 yards past Rye PH, ground is on the right at a mini roundabout. From M40 take Junction 3 (Wycombe East) and follow A40 to High Wycombe. Ground is on the left.
HOLMER GREEN - D. Stockings Tel: 07805 816643 email: [email protected] Juniors: C. Mitcham email: [email protected] Website: www.hgsa.co.uk
IBSTONE - N. Hester, 5 Collyer Road, Stokenchurch, Bucks. HP14 3QG Tel: 01494 484660 (h) 07768 584548 (m) email: [email protected] Website: www.ibstonecricketclub.co.uk
IVINGHOE & PITSTONE - D. Frankum, 16 Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP21 8AA Tel: 01296 582696 (h) 07761 478045 (m) email: [email protected] Website: www.ivinghoepitsone.play-cricket.com
JORDANS TAVERNERS - R. Yolland, Little Sutmers, Chalfont St Giles, Bucks. HP8 4LW. Tel: 01494 875565 (h) 07884 003068 (m) email: [email protected]
KIMBLE C.C. - R. Whitehead, 19 Regent Road, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP21 7AB Tel: 01296 338385 (h) 07786 854531 (m) email: [email protected] Juniors: T. Skeggs, Tel: 017803 576879 Ground: 01296 612952 Directions to ground - Marsh Road, Little Kimble. Drive into Kimble from Longwick on the B4009, turn left into Marsh Road, just before the railway bridge, the ground is situated half a mile on the left hand side.
KNOTTY GREEN - P. Moxley email: [email protected] Juniors: K. McLeish email: [email protected] Website: www.knottygreencc.co.uk
LACEY GREEN - C. Marshall email: [email protected]
88 LEY HILL - Eleanor Phillips 20 West View, Chesham HP5 3DE email: [email protected] Juniors: Chris Morris. Website: www.lhcc.org
LITTLE MARLOW - R Tedham Tel: 07442 039284 email: [email protected] Juniors: G. Thistlewaite Tel: 07557 307997 (m) email: [email protected] Website: www.littlemarlowcc.co.uk
LITTLE MISSENDEN - M. Hallam, 22 Naidwood Lane, Prestwood, Great Missenden MISFITS Bucks, HP16 0QN email: [email protected]
LONG CRENDON - P. Hemmerdinger, 42 Elm Trees, Long Crendon, Aylesbury, Bucks HP18 9DF Tel: 01844 202595 (h) 07711 551730 (m) email: [email protected] Juniors: P. Hemmerdinger Website: www.crendon.cc
LONG MARSTON - Paul Marsh,4 Dover Close, Pitsone, Beds LU7 9FL Tel: 07595 917647 Juniors: M. Keable Tel, 01296 660354 (h) 07855 154717 (m) email: [email protected]
MARLOW - Phil Lines Tel: 07840 338178 email: [email protected] Juniors: Nigel Ashton Tel: 07966 796362 Website: www.marlowcc.co.uk
Directions to ground - Pound Lane, Marlow. From the West, leave bypass, go via Bisham into Marlow. Cross over Marlow Bridge, take first left (Pound Lane) ground is approx. 400 yards on the left past Marlow Park CC. From the East go to Town Centre, and turn left at the Crown Inn into High Street. At the bottom of High Street, (before bridge) turn right into Pound Lane.
89 MARLOW PARK - Julian White Tel: 07780 705700 email: [email protected] Ground: 01628 483638
Directions to ground - Higginson Park, Pound Lane. Approaching Marlow from the west leave they bypass towards Bisham. Cross Marlow Bridge and first left into Pound Lane, ground is 300 yards on the left Pavilion is along an unmarked lane past the leisure centre car park. From the east enter Marlow turn right at the Crown Inn. At the end of the High Street turn right into Pound Lane.
MARSH GIBBON - Joe Leonard, email: [email protected] Tel: 07712 286212 Juniors: B. Timms. tel: 01869 278430
MILTON KEYNES - James Harley Tel: 07946 354661
MILTON KEYNES CITY - Chris Janes, email: [email protected] Colts: P. Loveland, 5 Orbison Court, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK3 6HK Tel: 01908 569920 email: [email protected] Ground: 01908 373870
MK STALLIONS - A. Jacob Tel: 01908 505605 email: [email protected]
MK TIGERS - Shahbaz Ahmed email: [email protected]
MK WARRIORS - Waseem Azeen email: [email protected] Website: www.mk-tigers.com
MONKS RISBOROUGH - Mohammed Amjad, 30 Palmer Avenue, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP18 8EF Tel: 10296 291380 (h) 07956 803458 (m) email: [email protected]
NEW BRADWELL - Mrs J Chapman, 167 Newport Road, New Bradwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK13 OAJ Tel: 01908 314564 email: [email protected] Juniors: D.Little, Tel: 07939 009021
NEW CITY - Jaco Theron email: [email protected] (MILTON KEYNES)
NEWPORT PAGNELL - M. Broad, 54 Brill Place, Brackwell Common, Milton Keynes MK13 8LR Tel: 01908 235503 (h) 07917 564800 (m) email: [email protected]
NORTH BUCKS - D. Holliday, 5 Mill Lane, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes. AMBULANCE MK11 1BQ Tel: 07763 588360 email: [email protected] Website: www.nbacc.co.uk
90 NORTH CRAWLEY - Eirwen Tagg Ground Tel: 07825 336548 Juniors: S. Howe email: [email protected] Website: www.northcrawley.play-cricket.com
NORTH MARSTON - G. Bowden, Tel: 01296 670587 (h) 07813 351998 (m) & GRANBOROUGH Juniors: R. Devas Tel: 01296 640456 (h) 07949 391153 (m)
OLD BRADWELL - Manoj Gosai Tel: 07445 943505
OLNEY TOWN - Joe Rice, email: [email protected] Juniors: R. Beardshaw Website: www.olneytown.play-cricket.com
OPEN UNIVERSITY - Aqueel Wahga, email: [email protected]
PENN AND TYLERS - Terry Bentley, email: [email protected]
PENN STREET - Emma -Jane Lander Juniors: J Fryer, 29 Park Lane, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Bucks HP15 7HZ Tel: 01494 718827 (h) 07703 510830 (m)
PHOENIX OLD BOYS - E. Stanborough Tel: 07878 245451 email: [email protected] Website; wwww.pobfc.co.uk
PRESTWOOD - M. Eden, 146 Wright Lane, Prestwood, Bucks. HP16 0LG Tel: 01494 890183 (h) 07903 132906 (m) email: [email protected]
PRINCES RISBOROUGH - P.Bhattacharya, 4 Lacemakers Court, Bell Street, Princes Risborough, HP27 0BY Tel: 07801 334285 email: sec@[email protected] Juniors: S. Knights Ground: 01844 343893 Website: www.prcc.org.uk
Directions to ground - Windsor Playing Fields, Horsenden Lane, Princes Risborough Tel: 01844 343893
91 PRINTERS - Vijay Baburaj, email: vijay_2000.yahoo.co.uk
SANTANDER UK - Charman: J. Stubbings email: james.stubbings@isbran. uk.com
SHENLEY CHURCH END - Mark Brown Tel: 07841 039285 email: [email protected] Website: www.shenleychurchendcc.co.uk
SLOUGH - Goutham M Shrikrishna Tel: 07501 368688 Website: www.sloughcricketclub.co.uk
Directions to ground - From London exit M4 at junction 5 and take A4 towards Slough town centre continue past Langley Fire Station (on left) and at the next set of traffic lights turn left into Upton Court Road. Ground entrance is on left just after Castleview Road. Signposted Slough Cricket Club From Reading exit M4 at junction 6 proceed towards Slough and A4. At first roundabout take 3rd exit towards Chalvey and keep straight on, Chalvey High Street becomes Albert Street then becomes Upton Court Road. Ground entrance is on the right just before Castleview Road. Signposted Slough Rugby Club. From Beaconsfield and Uxbridge turn left on A4 and turn right at the traffic lights immediately before Langley Fire Station then as in para 1 above.
SOULBURY VILLAGE - N. Carter email: [email protected]
SPARTANS - Shahid Amin email: [email protected]
STEWKLEY VICARAGE - E Boyd email: [email protected] Juniors: A. Hardings email: [email protected]
STOKE GREEN C.C. - Mark Ward Tel: 07970 324199 email: [email protected]
Directions to ground - Wexham Road. From M4 exit Junction 6 and take A355 towards Slough. At junction with A4 turn right and look for signs to Wexham Park Hospital and turn left and follow signs to the hospital. The Ground is near the hospital roundabout opposite the Red Lion Inn. From M40 exit Junction 2 and proceed on A40 to Gerrards Cross. Turn left at traffic lights onto B416 to Slough, as before follow signs to Wexham Park Hospital. 3rd XI play in Sefton Park, Stoke Poges.
STOKE HAMMOND - Mrs P Purnell, Brageham, Stoke Hammond, Bucks MK17 9DB Tel: 01525 270518 (h) 07813 900113 (m) email: [email protected]
STOKENCHURCH - P. Witney, 15 Evelyn Way, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex TW16 6NB Tel: 01932 882861 (h) 07939 867556 (m) email: [email protected] Juniors: G. Murton, The Old Post, Oxford Road, Stokenchurch, Bucks. HP14 3SX Tel: 01494 485538 (h) 07967 388274 (m) email: [email protected] Ground: 01494 484004 Website: www.stokenchurchcc.org.uk
Directions to ground - Coming from Oxford exit the M40 at Junction 5 turn left and proceed along the A40 into Stokenchurch turn right into ground just past the Total petrol station.
92 STONY STRATFORD - John Parkin email: [email protected] Ground: 01908 566680 Website: www.stonystratfordcc.co.uk
TAPLOW - G. Herbert, 80 Hirham Road, Taplow, Maidenhead SL6 0LZ Tel: 01628 604295 (h) 07717 872394 (m) email: [email protected] Juniors: D. Price Ground: 01628 632951 Website: www.taplowcricketclub.co.uk
THE LEE - Andrew Knott email: [email protected] Juniors: Patrick Walsh email: [email protected] Website: www.theleecc.hitscricket.com
THORNBOROUGH - Deborah Chapman Tel: 07779 191793 (m) Website: www.tcc1.co.uk
TRING PARK - Dave Sidwell, Foxgloves, Christchurch Road Tring, Herts HP23 4EF Tel: 07970 909441 (m) email: [email protected] Website: www.tringpark.playcricket.com
TURVILLE PARK - J. Hancock email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Website: www.turvilleparkcc.multiply.com
TWYFORD - Julia Cook, Euclid, Portway, Road, Twyford, Buckingham MK18 4EB Tel: 07913 986602 Juniors: I. Wilkinson Tel: 07803 218599 email: [email protected] Website: twyfordcc.org
WADDESDON - Lewis Irwin email: [email protected]
WENDOVER - S. Thornton email: [email protected] Tel: 01296 623286 Ground: 01296 622191 Website: www.wendovercc.com Directions to ground - From the west (Princes Risborough), take B4010 into Wendover; 20 yards before bypass and railway and immediately after last terraced house on left, turn left down stone track, bearing right at fork to ground. From Aylesbury, take A413. When half a mile from Wendover, at roundabout ignore the first sign to Wendover (B4009) and follow A413 (to Amersham) on to the Wendover bypass. At end of bypass at roundabout, take the first left (sharp turn) on to B4009 into Wendover; at the first mini-roundabout (top of High Street) turn left on to B4010 (to Princes Risborough). After 100 yards, cross railway and bypass and then after another 20 yards, turn right before first terraced house down stone track. (Note: no access from bypass into ground).
93 WESTBURY - P. McComb Tel: 01280 702250 (h) 07962 000535 (m) email: [email protected] Website: www.westburycc.play-cricket.com
WESTCOTT - Pete. Busby Tel: 07979 470734 email: [email protected]
WESTCROFT - S.Shah Tel: 07886 021780 email: [email protected]
WEST WYCOMBE - G. Evans, 36 Hayfield Drive, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP15 7TB Tel: 01494 812586 (h) 07827 894387 (m) email: [email protected] Website: www.westwycombe.play-cricket.com
WIDMER END & - G. Pearson, 12 Cedar Avenue, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Bucks. ST. MARGARETS HP15 7DW Tel: 01494 718202 (h) 07788 925690 (m) email: [email protected]
WINCHMORE HILL - Mrs G. Massey, 9 Brickwell Walk, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP15 7TN Tel: 01494 816386 (h) 07940 877474 (m) email: [email protected] Juniors: G. Culley, Holly Villa, Wielden Lane, Winchmore Hill, Bucks. HP7 0NQ. Tel: 01494 727791 email: [email protected] Website: www.whpcc.co.uk
WING with WINGRAVE - Samuel Allwood Tel: 07530 030130 email: [email protected] Website: www.wing.play-cricket.co.uk
WOLVERTON - Suzanne Keech Tel: 07803 367395 email: [email protected] Juniors: K.Pichowski Tel: 01908 313 866 email: [email protected] Ground Osbourne Street, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5HS Tel: 01908 313866
WOOBURN NARKOVIANS - Elaine Milsom Tel: 01494 715790 (h) 07827 852873 (m)
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TREASURER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET CLUB
Financial Review
Neil Relph, the elected Treasurer of the Club discovered at the beginning of 2019 that he had a serious, life threatening health issue and asked the Committee for leave of absence whilst he addressed this problem. I am delighted to report that he is making a slow but positive recovery. I was asked by the Chairman to step in and "hold the fort".
As can be seen from the accounts the Club has had an interesting year financially incurring a deficit of £5,009 (2018 a deficit of £4,504) which was in line with the budget set by the Committee.
The main changes for the year can be summarised as follows: £ Subscriptions 112 MCCA Distribution 835 Income from fundraising 4,291 Dividends 172 Other 29 ______Decrease in Income 5,439 Senior match costs 2,193 Academy match costs 1,338 Over 50/60s match costs (4) Cricket Gear 2,558 ______Increase in match costs (6,085) Decrease in Admin costs 141 ______Movement from 2018 to 2019 - Increased deficit for the year (505) For 2020 the Club has agreed on a budget that delivers a surplus. This is due to increased funding from the National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA), which has superseded the Minor Counties Cricket Association (MCCA). The Club also expects to make a surplus on the County match against Surrey in July 2020, but provision for this has not been included in the budget.
The value of the Clubs Investments increased by £5,392 (2018 decreased by £8,532). The committee continues to support all fund raising activities (see below).
Cricket The costs of cricket exceeded the ECB distribution by £10,431 (2018 £9,073). Tim Russell (Senior/Academy Manager), continues to be conscious of costs without compromising the quality of cricket. We remain thankful for the financial contributions made by various sponsors and advertisers to support the Club. The over 50/60s Cricket Managers, Roger Garrini and Ron Hedley, continue to control the costs of senior cricket which is appreciated by the Club as it goes towards ensuring the senior cricket costs of the Club result in a breakeven financial situation. We welcomed the over 70's for the first time for the 2019 season.
Sponsorship & Fundraising The fundraising team works hard to identify new sponsors. Our gratitude goes to our main sponsor John & David Turberville who continue to be wonderful supporters of the Club. A few more sponsors would make a significant difference in securing the Club's future.
Golf Day The event this year was enjoyed by those attending. Overall the Club made a surplus of £534 (2018 - £807).
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Sportsman's Dinner The 2019 event was successful and the Club yielded a surplus of £955 (2018 deficit £178). The committee congratulates Bob Lane for his continuing efforts in dealing with this and the Golf Day.
Summer Lunch The summer lunch was held at High Wycombe Cricket Club during the championship's match, the Club made a profit of £564 (2018 - £400). This is organised by Bill Scholes and John Turberville and the Committee thank them for their continued efforts in dealing with this and other fundraising events.
Raffles These are held at our home matches, the surplus this year was £969 (2018 £757), thank you to all the members that assisted and supported the raffles, particular thanks go to Helen Beaumont.
Bucks 100 I am delighted to manage the Bucks 100 Club which contributed £2,800 (2018 - £2,600) to Club funds. We are hopeful that this will raise increased funds in the future as more members join. We require 5 more members to sign up to bring it to the magic 100. Please contribute if you can it is only £5 per month for a number. Please see my report at the end of the handbook.
Year Book The committee would like to thank both Frank Russell and Michael Knox for all of their hard work in co- ordinating the various aspects of the handbook. Advertising included in the year book contributed £3,750 for 2019 (2018 £4,600). We would encourage new advertisers so please let Frank/Mike know if you can suggest a contact.
Membership I continue to manage the membership database and keep track of arrears of subscriptions. Please see my report at the back of the handbook.
Finally I would like to thank Sue Holdship and Rouse Partners who have supported me and the Club during the year.
J, Phillips Acting Treasurer 20 January 2020
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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
We report on the financial statements of Buckinghamshire County Cricket Club for the year ended 31 October 2019 which comprise the Income and Expenditure Account, Balance Sheet and the related notes. These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and the accounting policies set out therein.
Respective responsibilities of the club and the reporting accountants The Club's constitution requires the Treasurer to regulate the finances of the Club, in conjunction with the Finance & General Purposes Committee, and to be responsible for the preparation of the financial statements of the Club.
The Treasurer institutes the preparation of financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Club and its surplus or deficit for that year.
In preparing these financial statements the Treasurer is required to: - select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; - make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; - prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Club will continue in operation.
As described above the Club is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards.
Our responsibility is to carry out procedures designed to enable us to report our opinion.
Basis of opinion Our procedures consisted of comparing the financial statements with the books of account kept by the Club and making such limited enquiries of the officers of the Club as we considered necessary for the purpose of the report. These procedures provide only the assurance expressed in our opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 October 2019 and the Balance Sheet as at 31 October 2019 are in agreement with the books of account kept by the Club.
Abbey Place MHA MACINTYRE HUDSON 24-28 Easton Street Chartered Accountants High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 1NT
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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2020
Period ended Year Ended 31 October 31 October Notes 2020 2019 Income Subscriptions 4,091 5,466 ECB Distribution - 34,295 Fund Raising Income 2 317 22,351 Dividends and interest received 711 3,090 History of Bucks Book - 35 Other Income 15 46
5,134 65,283 Fund Raising Costs 2 (100) (6,024)
5,034 59,259 Senior side 3 (1) 44,728 Academy XI - 1 day 4 - 1,316 Academy XI - 3 day 5 - 6,165 Over 50's 6 380 150 Over 60's 6 - - (377) (52,359)
4,657 6,900 Cricket equipment - 5,363
4,657 1,537 Administration expenses Year book - 3,366 Fixture/Membership Cards - 250 Postage & Telephone - 755 Insurance - 386 Treasurer Costs - 1,482 Umbrellas & Books - 8 Other administrative expenses - 302 - (6,549)
4,657 (5,012)
Tax on interest and dividends - -
Total Surplus/(Deficit)) for the year 4,657 (5,012)
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2020
October 2019 October 2018 Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets Investments 7 14,486 14,486
Current assets Stocks 466 466 Other debtors 190 657 Cash at bank and in hand 11,598 8,694
13,774 9,817
Current liabilities Bank overdrafts 1,520 - Trade creditors 2,520 4,739
4,041 4,739
Net current assets 9,734 5,078
Total assets less current liabilities 24,220 19,564
Capital account At 1 November 2019 (1,643) 3,871 Surplus/(Deficit) for the year 4,655 (5,009) Transfer to Tom Orford fund - (505)
3,012 (1,643) Tom Orford fund 8 5,205 5,205 Alfred Skinner fund 9 16,003 16,003
24,220 19,565
I approve these accounts and confirm that I have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.
N.A. Relph Treasurer
Date : ......
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2020
1 Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention using the following accounting policies:
Members subscriptions are accounted for on a received basis. This is considered prudent due to the uncertain nature and recoverability of some of the members subscriptions. The total subscription roll as at 31 October 2019 was £5,466 (2018 - £5,354).
Stocks Stocks are valued at the lower cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
2 Fund Raising 2019 2019 £ £ £ £ £ £ Income Expenses Net Income Expenses Net Golf Day - (100) (100) 3,215 (2,681) 534 Annual Dinner - - - 3,422 (2,467) 955 1001 Lunches ------Summer Lunch - - - 1,440 (876) 564 Advertising - - 3,750 3,750 Donations & Sponsorship 317 317 6,755 6,755 Bucks 100 - - 2,800 2,800 Raffles - - - 969 - 969
317 (100) 217 22,351 (6,024) 16,327
3 Senior Side 2020 2019 £ £
Accommodation - 6,137 Catering - 9,909 Players salaries - 3,675 Director of Cricket - 5,750 Umpire & scorer expenses - 550 Petrol/mileage claimed - 8,545 Meal allowance - 2,898 Ground hire & groundsmen - 1,915 Coaching - 3,720 Winter Nets - 650 Sundry expenses (3) 979
(3) 44,728
From 2014 onwards umpires are being paid for by MCCA.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2020
4 Academy XI 1 Day 2020 2019 £ £
Mileage allowance - 254 Catering - 677 Ground hire - 100 Umpire expenses - 135 Coaching - 150 Other - -
- 1,316
5 Academy XI 3 Day 2020 2019 £ £
Accomodation - 2,073 Mileage allowance - 1,154 Meal Allowance - 630 Catering - 1,628 Coaching - 450 Umpire expenses - 235 Ground hire - 500
- 6,670
Less: Reclaimed from Tom Orford Fund - 505
- 6,165
6 Over 50's & 60/70's 2020 2019 Cost Contribution Net Cost Contribution Net £ £ £ £ £ £ Over 50's 380 - 380 250 (100) 150 Over 60's - - - 367 (367) -
380 - 380 617 (467) 150
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2020
7 Investments 2020 2019 £ £
Cost a) Capital Account At 1 November 2018 and 31 October 2019 9,493 9,493 - -
b) Tom Orford Fund At 1 November 2018 and 31 October 2019 4,993 4,993
Total cost at 31 October 14,486 14,486
Market Value at 31 October 80,998 75,606
8 Tom Orford Fund 2020 2019 £ £
At 1 November 2018 5,205 5,205 Contribution to Academy XI Coaching - (505) Transfers - 505
At 31 October 2019 5,205 5,205
9 Alfred Skinner Fund 2020 2019 £ £
Balance at 31 October 2018 and 2019 16,003 16,003
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- 8 - RULES
of the
Bucks County Cricket Club
1. The Club shall be called the BUCKS COUNTY CRICKET CLUB and shall play and promote National Counties and other cricket in Buckinghamshire, including the area covered by the Milton Keynes Unitary Authority (hereinafter called “the County”).
2. The Club shall be managed by a Committee (the Management Committee) comprising The President, Chairman, Captain, Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Cricket, Assistant Secretary, Membership Secretary and not more than nine other members all of whom shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting. Nominations for the above offices must be submitted in writing so as to reach the Honorary Secretary by February 1st in each year and circulated to members with notice of the Annual General Meeting. Such nominations must be supported by a seconder and consent of the nominee must first be obtained. If the nominations exceed the number of vacancies a ballot shall take place. The Management Committee shall have power to co-opt additional members at its discretion. The Management Committee shall meet at least four times per annum. Five shall form a quorum.
3. The Management Committee shall have power to: (a) fill vacancies in any offices of the Club until the next Annual General Meeting; (b) appoint from among the members of the Club such sub-committees as it shall think fit and delegate to them such functions and duties as it shall from time to time determine, but such sub-committees shall be responsible to the Management Committee. The Chairman shall be a member of all sub-committees.
4 (a) The Senior Team shall be selected by the Selection Sub-Committee, which shall be appointed annually by the Management Committee at its first meeting after the Annual General Meeting. (b) To qualify for the County a player must either have been registered to play for the County for at least the preceding five years or meet one of the following conditions:- (i) be currently playing regularly for a club within the County. (ii) have been born in the County. (iii) have been a bona-fide resident in the County for at least 12 months. There shall be allowed a maximum of two players in the team outside these criteria. If two such players are selected, at least one of these two must be actively involved in coaching youth cricket within the County. No player shall play National Counties Cricket Association matches unless he is a member of the County Club and has paid his subscription.
5(a) An Academy Team Manager shall be appointed annually by the Management Committee at its first meeting after the Annual General Meeting. (b) A Cricket Administrator shall be appointed annually by the Management Committee at its first meeting after the Annual General Meeting, to be responsible for communication with First XI and Academy players and for players’ and match expenses for the First XI and Academy. (c) An Over 50s Manager shall be appointed annually by the Management Committee at its first meeting after the Annual General Meeting, to be responsible for the organisation of and team selection for Over 50s matches. If not an elected member of the Management Committee he shall be co-opted onto that Committee.
103 (d) The organisation of and team selection for Over 60s and Over 70s matches shall be managed by a sub-committee (the O60s/O70s Committee), all members of which shall be elected at a general meeting of Members eligible to play such cricket, which shall be held annually in October or November. The O60s/O70s Committee shall consist of a chairman, a treasurer, the captain of each team and such other positions as the management committee shall decide from time to time. Only those who have paid their subscription for the current year shall be eligible to vote. Rule 21 shall apply mutatis mutandis to these meetings. Nominations for all positions on the O60s/O70s Committee must be received by the Chairman of the O60s/O70s committee not less than three weeks before the date of the general meeting and he shall advise the Secretary of the Club of these. Notice of the general meeting shall be accompanied by the Agenda and shall be given to all eligible Members at least fourteen clear days before the date of the meeting. If not an elected member of the Management Committee the Chairman of the O60s/O70s Committee shall be co-opted onto that Committee.
6(a) The Club will be a member of the Buckinghamshire Cricket Board (hereinafter called “the BCB”). (b) The Management Committee shall ensure that such functions as shall from to time be delegated to the Club by mutual agreement with the BCB are properly and adequately discharged.
7(a) The annual subscription shall be not less than the amount specified hereunder as applicable to the class of membership indicated and shall be due and payable on the first day of January in each year:- £ Individual 25.00 * Husband and Wife 35.00 * Under 24 and in full-time education 15.00 * Under 18 10.00 †
* Includes one copy of Handbook † Handbook available at reduced price of not less than £2 per copy. (b) The financial year of the Club shall commence on the first day of November.
8(a) An individual member shall be entitled to Life Membership upon payment of the relevant subscription hereunder specified:- Age £ Under 40 400.00 40-60 300.00 60 and over 200.00 (b) Members who have rendered the Club outstanding service may be elected Honorary Life Members. Nominations must be recommended by a unanimous vote of the Management Committee and approved by a majority vote at the Annual General Meeting. Such members shall be entitled to all the privileges of the Club. (c) Vice Presidents may be elected at a General Meeting of the Club upon such terms as the Management Committee shall decide.
9. Membership shall be open to all, irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, creed, colour, social status and sexual orientation. Subject to the foregoing, the election of members shall be vested in the Management Committee and shall take place at any Committee meeting. The election shall be by show of hands or, if the Chairman so decides, by ballot. If a ballot is taken one dissenting vote in five shall exclude.
104 10. The names and addresses of all proposed new members shall be sent to the Membership Secretary at least three days before the meeting at which it is proposed to elect them together with the names of the proposer and seconder.
11. A copy of the rules of the Club, with a notice of election, shall be sent to each new member on his/her election.
12. Every member on payment of his/her subscription shall receive a Member’s Pass.
13. No member whose subscription for the current, or any past season is unpaid on 1st June shall be allowed to exercise any of the rights or privileges of membership until such subscription is paid, except by leave of the Management Committee. The name of any member leaving his/her subscription unpaid for one year may, at the option of the Committee, be erased from the books of the Club, and only be replaced with the consent of the Committee and on payment of all arrears.
14. Any member wishing to withdraw from the Club shall give notice in writing to the Secretary and shall pay all arrears at the date of such notice. Any former member (other than one to whom Rule 15 applies) wishing to rejoin the Club shall be eligible for re- election subject to Rule 11.
15. If the conduct of any member, either in or out of the Club, shall, in the opinion of the Management Committee, or any ten members of the Club, who shall certify the same in writing to the Secretary, be injurious to the character and interests of the Club, the Committee shall be empowered (if they deem it expedient), after enquiry, to recommend in writing, such member to resign; and if the member so recommended shall not comply within fourteen days from the date of such recommendation, the Committee shall then call a special general meeting, and if such meeting agrees by ballot, by a majority of two thirds of the members present, to the expulsion of such member, he shall cease to be a member, his name shall be erased from the list, and he shall forfeit all right and claim upon the property of the Club; but his subscription for the current year shall be returned to him, and he shall be forever after ineligible.
16. The Treasurer shall at each Annual General Meeting of the Club submit a statement of his accounts for the relevant year, which shall have been reviewed by an independent firm of accountants. This review need not constitute an audit. The firm of independent accountants shall be appointed annually at the Annual General Meeting.
17. The property of the Club shall be vested in the Management Committee and they shall have entire management of the property, funds and affairs of the Club.
18. All complaints should be made in writing to the Secretary who shall submit them to the Management Committee if he is unable to satisfy the complaint.
19. The Annual General Meeting, of which fourteen days clear notice shall be given to each member, will be held no later than the end of March. Unless proposed by the Management Committee, resolutions must be proposed and seconded and submitted to the Secretary by the 1st February.
20. The Management Committee or a group of not less than thirty members may upon notification to the Honorary Secretary call an Extraordinary General Meeting stating the purpose. The Honorary Secretary shall then notify each member giving them fourteen days notice of the date and venue of the meeting and stating the purpose.
105 21. General Meetings shall be chaired by the President or, in his absence, the Chairman or, in the absence of both, by such member of the Management Committee as shall be elected by those present. Fifteen shall form a quorum. The notice of the meeting shall be accompanied by the Agenda. The chairman shall have discretion to allow emergency resolutions and amendments to resolutions to be moved.
22. The Club Rules may only be altered at the Annual General Meeting. Any member with a seconder or the Management Committee may propose an alteration of the Rules. Such proposal must be delivered to the Honorary Secretary by January 1st of the year of the meeting.
23. The county cap shall be awarded by the Captain of the County Eleven to any player who, in his opinion, is worthy of distinction, subject to the agreement of the chairman of the Selection Sub-Committee.
24. The Club’s Colours shall be dark green (Pantone 349) and silver (Pantone Warm Grey 2). The Club’s badge (County Badge) shall be a swan, standing upon a green and silver bar, with a gold (Pantone 117) chained crown around its neck. The Colours and Badge may be worn as follows: (a) Ties Players’ Ties may only be worn by those who have represented the County at Senior level. Members’ Ties may be worn by all those who have paid a subscription for the year. (b) Sweaters These may be worn by players representing the County at any level. Capped players will also have the County Badge embroidered on their sweaters. (c) Blazers These may be worn by all those who have represented the County at Senior or Academy level and by members of the Management Committee.
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