2016 fixtures for our junior sides are out now

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Our junior cricket coaching sessions start in April. Picture: ECB

Fixtures for our junior sides, who play in the Cotswold Hills League junior section, are out (though they are still subject to amendment):

Junior cricket coaching gets under way at our Hill Close ground on Friday, April 29, and we will be posting more details soon about how your child can get involved.

In the meantime, we are looking for parents who would like to help our coaches with the children, particularly the younger ones aged five to 10.

No experience is necessary, and we will sort out any necessary DBS checks (formerly CTB).

Contact us using the form below:

 

Disappointment for Bredon as Dumbleton go top

Bredon have slipped to second in the Evesham Indoor League. Picture: ECB
Bredon have slipped to second in the Evesham Indoor League. Picture: ECB

There was disappointment for Bredon as Dumbleton went top of the Evesham Indoor League on runs per wicket.

The result means the title is now wide open.

A commanding defeat of Bredon (104-5), previously unbeaten, by Pershore (105-1) was underpinned by an opening partnership of 57 in 4 overs between Chris Ridings and Adam Wiffen, with excellent shot making and selection combined with precision calling.

After retirement, some momentum was inevitably lost. Sam Cross (21 no) and Geo Capaldi (13 no) nevertheless cruised to victory.

Bredon’s first loss of the season was caused by not posting enough runs.

Although Dominic Fenney (25) and Jamie Diamond (38 no) started well enough with 56 without loss at the halfway, this was not the launch pad for a necessary acceleration.

Towards the end of Bredon’s innings the lower order was trying desperately to make way for the return of the retired batsmen. They failed to achieve this until the last over which yielded 12 runs, 4 leg-byes and 3 run-outs.

  • Report courtesy Evesham Indoor League. League round-up here.

Minutes of Bredon Cricket Club committee, February 2016

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Winning team: The committee meets once a month to deal with club business

Your committee is working hard to make your club better.

The minutes of their last meeting are here.

Please use the form below if you would like to raise anything with the committee.

An invitation to our cheese and wine evening

Come along to our cheese and wine evening on April 16
Come along to our cheese and wine evening on April 16

The club’s cheese and wine evening, the traditional opener to the season, is on Saturday, April 16.

It begins at the clubhouse at 7pm and includes the 200 Club draw, for which there will be two £100 prizes.

Existing members are invited to come along for a chat and to renew their memberships.

It is also a chance for anyone who is considering joining as either a playing member or social member to meet us, enjoy a drink and find out more about the club.

Our bar, now under the management of Will Rollett, will be open all evening.

There is a map showing you where to find the club here.

Please use the form below if you would like any more information.

We’re unbeaten so far in Evesham Indoor League

Bredon are flying high in the Evesham Indoor League
Bredon are riding high in the Evesham Indoor League. Picture: ECB

Come on, Bredon!

We remain the only unbeaten side in the Evesham Indoor League.

In our latest match Harvington (65 all out) lost to Bredon (67-0) with 4.4 overs remaining.

The left-arm bowling in-swinging to the right-hander of Steve Bridges was decisive, reducing Harvington to 37-3 after six overs.

His return of 3-16 is the best in any Worcester League this season so far.

Although Simon Ricketts (14) and George Burford (13) stuck around to add some respectability to the total, all was lost in the final over with two wickets in two balls.

Dominic Fenney ended with 2 for 8 and Jamie Munro enjoyed a couple of stumpings.

Next match: Bredon v Pershore, February 16, 8pm.

  • Report courtesy Evesham Indoor League. League round-up here.

Can you lend a hand in looking after our pitch?

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We’re looking for help looking after our pitch. Picture: ECB

We have received a good response to our appeal for a new groundsman.

We are now looking for an assistant to help with the preparation of our pitches.

If you are interested in helping, please contact us using the form below.

There is more information here about what is involved in being a groundsman.

Getting ready for the new season at indoor nets

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Members of our teams have enjoyed the first indoor nets of the pre-season.

Ian Fenney took these pictures of the lads in action (and gearing themselves up for action!).

The session was at Prince Henry’s High School, Evesham.

Practice is on Wednesday evenings throughout this month and March, beginning at 9pm.

A session costs just £2, and there is a professional coach on hand to provide tips and feedback.

Ian Fenny is the organiser. Contact him using the form below.

Please do not walk dogs on the cricket field

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Please do not walk dogs on the cricket field. Picture: RSPCA

Our cricket ground and the rugby pitches that adjoin it are private property and are for people, not dogs.

We would be grateful if owners would please walk their pets elsewhere.

Indoor nets starts tonight!

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Indoor nets start tonight. Picture: Prince Henry’s High School

A reminder that our indoor practices begin tonight at Prince Henry’s High School, Evesham.

They will take place on Wednesday evenings throughout this month and March, beginning tonight at 9pm.

A session costs just £2, and there will be a professional coach providing tips and feedback.

Ian Fenny is the organiser. Contact him using the form below.