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.
The senior players’ end-of-season awards and celebration last night marked a highly successful year for Bredon Cricket Club.
The party was held in our Hill Close clubhouse after the teams had finished the day’s games, which both sadly ended in defeat: the Firsts lost away at Enville while the Seconds fell at home to Kempsey.
There were good spirits in the clubhouse, however, with the Second XI turning out in fancy dress for the occasion.
Prior to the presentation of the annual awards, chairman Neil Hall thanked all who had contributed on and off the field to the club over the last year.
He said it had been a highly successful one for Bredon Cricket Club.
The First XI finished fourth in the Worcestershire County League’s division two, while the Second XI, playing in division three, also finished fourth.
Both the first and second teams had performed well, finishing in commendable positions in their leagues. The Thirds had continued their precious development work with the younger players.
The input of coaching from Tom Walsingham and Andy Stovold had helped develop the skills of both junior and senior players.
Facilities at the club had continued to improve, and teething problems with our new nets are expected to be solved well before preparations begin for next season.
Neil paid tribute to Will Rollett’s dedicated hard work behind the bar throughout the year.
And he thanked everyone for their contributions to off-the-field activities such as the Bredon Cricket Club Tower Run 2017 in May, which in its first year had been a huge success and raised valuable funds for both the club and the Midlands Air Ambulance.
The inaugural Bredon Hill Bash 20-over competition, organised by Jake Denton, landlord of the Crown Inn at Kemerton, had also been hugely popular. It was held on the August bank holiday weekend and scores of families arrived at Hill Close to enjoy a fabulous day of cricket in the sunshine.
Neil said he expected the club to next year continue working towards its goal of becoming a first-rate social and sporting venue for the area.
The club’s annual dinner was not just about enjoying a drink, curry and music with friends, it was a chance to salute those who have had an outstanding season with the club, for a variety of reasons.
It was a terrific evening in our clubhouse on Saturday night (September 24), and we were entertained by a fantastic performance from local duo Bang Bang Billie.
Chairman Neil Hall paid tribute to all those who had contributed to the club’s development over the last year, particularly the thriving junior section.
He said plans were in place to push on next year to continue the development of cricket in Bredon.
A number of awards were presented (see pictures below):
First team batting: Martin Hill
First team bowling: Martin Hill
Second team batting: Ian Fenney, runner up Rachel Fenney
Second team bowling: Simon Booth, runner up Liam Harris
Third team batting: Martin Hopkins, runner up Henry Portch
Third team bowling: Olly Washbourne, runner up Henry Portch
Fielding prize: Jamie Munro
Young player of the year: Jordan Huggins
Most improved: Olly Washbourne
Sunday team batting: Dom Fenney
Performance of the year: Martin Hill
Clubman of the year: Will Rollett
First team batting and bowling, and performance of the year: Martin HillSecond team batting: Ian FenneySecond team bowling: Dom FenneyThird team batting: Martin HopkinsThird team bowling, and young player of the year: Ollie WashbourneFielding prize: Jamie MunroYoung player of the year: Jordan HugginsClubman of the year: Will Rollett
Dedicated service: the club is seeking nominations for its volunteer of the year. Picture by Clarke Thomas
Who is Bredon Cricket Club’s volunteer of the year? Now is your chance to put them forward for the praise they deserve.
The nomination process for this year’s Bill Jones Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award/Natwest OSCAs (outstanding service to cricket awards) is now open.
Worcestershire Cricket launched the award in memory of one of recreational cricket’s most loyal and hardworking volunteers, Bill (WF) Jones.
The award offers an opportunity for clubs like ours to recognise hard-working volunteers who you feel have made a difference either during the year, or over time.
There are seven different categories you can choose from to nominate. They are:
Heartbeat of the Club
Get the game on
Leagues
Lifetime achiever
NatWest CricketForce
Officiating – impires and scorers
Young volunteer
Nominations are not limited to one individual/group per category.
Following the cut-off date for nominations, Friday, July 1, a panel will sit to select the winners in each category.
All nominated individuals will be invited to an awards lunch on Tuesday, August 23, at Worcestershire County Cricket Club.
The club committee will put forward our official nomination, but we would like to hear your views about who deserves an accolade.
