Shenfield Cricket Club

News

5th December 2019

Annual General Meeting for all members.
A reminder that this will take place on Sunday 8th December 2019 at 11am.
Do come along and have your say.

20th November 2019

A reminder to all members that our first 2021 Centenary brain‑storming session is tomorrow night (21^st Nov) at the club.
Please come along and bring your ideas with you! We need to start making plans for this very special year.

15th November 2019

We are very sad to have to report that Roger Towler died in his sleep on 4^th November.
The service will be held at Bentley Crematorium on Monday the 9th of December at 2-30 and reception afterwards at Ashwells Country Club.
Roger was a real gentleman, great company and extremely generous. He will be sorely missed sitting outside the pavilion on a Saturday afternoon enjoying a laugh and a drink, whilst regaling us with cricket anecdotes and his association with Jack Petchey.
Roger was a man who had time for everybody and was respected by all in the club.
Here is a photo of Roger taken at the Bertie Joel Final in 2013.

8th November 2019

Annual General Meeting — notice to all members.
We hereby give notice of the Shenfield Cricket Club Annual General Meeting to be held in the Clubhouse on Sunday 8th December 2019 at 11am. Please make every effort to attend even if you are not standing for a specific position, as we need more members and new ideas on the committee to drive it forwards. The bar will be open afterwards.
The Agenda is here.
Should you have anything to add to the agenda please contact hannahjanekirby@yahoo.com or mail@shenfield

8th November 2019

Peter Rider has featured in an article in Vision Magazine about his role as manager of the England Over-50s.
Scroll down to Page 32.

1st November 2019

Charity Christmas Fete — Saturday 23^rd November 2019, 12 noon to 4pm.
If you are looking for Christmas presents, various other stalls, amusement for the children and refreshments then Shenfield Parish Hall is the place to be.
See Flyer.

26th October 2019

The Future of English Cricket: Government Inquiry
The government’s Digital, Culture Media and Sport Committee is holding an Inquiry to examine how to capitalise on the success of English Cricket following the men’s team World Cup success this summer.
The written evidence pack can be found here.
Oral evidence was heard in committee on 23rd October and can be found here.

24th October 2019

SCC Ladies Team
In a recent match they scored 95 runs and the winning team had 123 runs.
It was only their 3rd ever match and all played really well.
Ash Gupta, Captain, is rightfully very proud of her team!
See team photo.

15th October 2019

SCC Quiz Night, Friday 1^st November 7.30 for 8 start.
£10 per person includes 2 games of higher or lower with prizes.
Max 8 tables of 6. Will accomodate anyone booking singles or couples not in a 6.
Bring your own food/nibbles.
Please contact Adam 07983 580221 to reserve places.
Pay on the night.

3rd October 2019

Ground Renovation
Our new grass is coming up!
Photo here.

1st October 2019

Here is an interesting read for you.
A review of the 2019 Season.

24th September 2019

Dean Ahmad
Dean played a handful of games for Shenfield in 2014 and 2015.
Will he now prove a handful for Lord Sugar in The Apprentice?
At Shenfield he frequently showed promise before being dismissed early. How will he perform against his competition in The Apprentice? Start watching from Wednesday October 2nd in case he gets a first baller.

21st September 2019

Ground Renovation
To protect the newly-sown grass seed the area has been enclosed and will need to remain so until the new grass is established. It is anticipated that this will take 3 to 4 months, depending on the weather.
The area was excessively worn in places and hadn’t had any serious attention in 4/5 decades.
We needed to improve the quality of the surface for safety reasons. The poor surface caused cricket balls to bounce erratically, risking injury to fielders by virtue of the ball rising suddenly or keeping unexpectedly low.
Additional photos here.

19th September 2019

Ground Renovation
Work started today on our much-needed ground renovation and is progressing quickly!
See photos here.

11th September 2019

We value your opinions and need your help in deciding how best to celebrate the Club’s Centenary in 2021.

Should we have a Cricket Week or maybe special weekends before and after the season and/or maybe events in the evenings? What do you think?
Please let us know by e-mailing Susan at mail@shenfield.cc

We would also like you to give thought to the following:-

•Joining our small Sub-Committee.
•Suggesting events we could hold.
•Suggesting potential sponsors.
•Lending, just for scanning, then to be returned, any significant photos.
•Lending any memorabilia.
•Letting us know of any memorable past events.
•Suggesting anything useful not mentioned above!

If you are still in touch with former players please bring this article to their attention.