Urban Village Pizza is at Bredon Cricket Club on Friday, May 14
Friday (May 14) is set to be a fabulous evening at Bredon Cricket Club as our children’s coaching programmes start up again. There will also be pizza!
We are expecting loads of families and a great atmosphere, so it’s worth heading along to Hill Close from 5pm to join the fun and enjoy a relaxing drink at the most laid-back venue in Bredon!
Also at the club on Friday are the guys from Urban Village Pizza. They are only accepting pre-orders so check out the menu and place your order here: www.urbanvillagepizza.com
Our All-Stars and Dynamo cricket programmes also start on Friday (more details here). If you have a child interested in playing cricket at Bredon, and you want to find out more please come along and ask at the bar for one of junior team coaches.
Bredon Cricket Club made a huge effort to support the James Hopkins Trust yesterday (Friday, July 26).
A golf day at Naunton Downs, near Cheltenham, was followed by a a well-supported family fun night with live music from local band Kings of the Hill at Hill Close.
There was also a big raffle that included prizes such as a family passes to Mr Mulligan’s, Cheltenham, and 10-pin bowling at Gloucester.
Enjoying the Kings of the Hill perform at the James Hopkins Trust charity day at Bredon Cricket Club
Overall, the event raised a magnificent £3,500 for the James Hopkins Trust, a cause close to the heart of the Matty family, whom many club members will know.
Established in 1989, the trust provides care for babies and children up to the age of five who have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition while supporting their families.
The Kings of the Hill will perform at Bredon Cricket Club with a share of the money raised going to the James Hopkins Trust. Picture courtesy Kings of the Hill
There’s another family fun night lined up at Bredon Cricket Club this weekend, with a share of money raised going to the James Hopkins Trust.
On Friday evening (July 26) we are hosting a barbecue, big raffle and live music at our Hill Close clubhouse.
The event coincides with our golf day, and as well as raising funds for the club will also contribute to the James Hopkins Trust, a charity that has been a great support to the Matty family, whom many club members will know well.
The evening starts at 6pm, and the entertainment is being provided by popular local covers band the Kings of the Hill. Children are welcome.
If you are not available to attend on Friday, but would still like to contribute by buying raffle tickets (£5 for five strips) please contact Glenn Buckley.
Double bill of cricket at our World Cup family day
There’s a double bill of scintillating cricket at Bredon on Sunday (July 14).
The club’s Under 12s and Under 13s meet in the semi-final of the Cotswold Hills League plate competition. The game starts at 11.30am, and will be finished by about 1.30pm.
Bredon Cricket Club charity golf day is at Naunton Downs Golf Club, near Cheltenham, on Friday, July 26.
Entry is £30 a head for teams of three.
The price includes a coffee and bacon roll on arrival, 18 holes of golf, and food and prizes back at the cricket club.
This year we are raising funds for the James Hopkins Trust, a very worthy charity, so please do your best to support the event by playing or sponsoring one of the holes at £100.
Please confirm by Saturday, June 1, to Neil Hall, chairman.
Bredon Cricket Club’s Last of the Summer Wine family fun day 2018
Today’s fabulous Last of the Summer Wine family fun day ended Bredon Cricket Club’s 2018 season on a high.
Members and guests gathered at the club’s Hill Close ground for a Twenty20 between Bredon and the Crown Inn, Kemerton.
Although Bredon ran out victors, the real winners of today were cricket and community.
Live music from Little Dave, a bouncy castle, giant paella, along with the cricket, combined to make it a terrific occasion.
Awards went to Adam Gallagher for his dedication to producing the best wickets in the league, Mandy Clements-Hunt for doing so much as club person of the year, and Will Wilson for best junior player.
More accolades will be handed out at the club’s annual general meeting in November.
Thank you all for your support in 2018. Please join us again next season, when we hope to achieve even more!
The club’s Last of the Summer Wine end-of-season celebration is on Sunday, September 16
Bredon Cricket Club’s ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ end-of-season family fun day is on Sunday, September 16.
It will be a chance to reflect on another season, and for a final party before autumn descends on Hill Close.
The celebration is for both senior and junior sides. Members and non-members, friends and families are also welcome.
The free party, which begins at 2pm, will include a presentation of players’ awards for the 2018 season.The plate final of the Bredon Hill Bash 20-over tournament will be played, and there will be live music from popular local singer Little Dave, a giant paella stall, barbecue and a bouncy castle for younger children.
A special welcome is being reserved for our season’s tea ladies (please come along, all of you) and groundsman Adam Gallagher.
Simon Booth, left, is, for the second year running, first member of Bredon Cricket Club to finish. Picture by Martin Humby
Bredon Cricket Club’s second tower run dodged the storms this morning to notch up a notable success.
Organisers were delighted with the turnout of 132 runners (there were several no-shows), which was well up on last year’s inaugural event, despite the forecast of thunder and showers.
Humidity made the going tough for some entrants on the ascent of the hill, but it did nothing to slow Steve Kenyon, of Gloucester Athletics Club, who crossed the line in 40 minutes 38 seconds.
His time topped last year’s record of 42 minutes set by Rob Bowery.
Presenting medals to winners with the help of run sponsor Brad Cooper, of Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic, club chairman Neil Hall said the event had been a great success.
He paid tribute to organiser Jennie Warren, the route marshals and all the volunteers who had contributed to the day.
After the race, competitors and visitors enjoyed a barbecue and music from the Kings of the Hill.
The storms passed over, but unfortunately left the pitch too wet for a planned 20-over cricket match between the village’s cricket and football clubs.
The runners tackled a challenging but beautiful 10k route from the cricket club in Westmancote to Parson’s Folly tower at the 299m summit of Bredon Hill.
