News Letter 2008
   
   

Newsletter - Spring 2008

At last not to long to go before you need to wonder exactly where you did leave your kit at the end of last season. Preparation is in full swing and there is plenty of news to give to you...........

Pre-season Indoor Nets - Pre season nets are again held at the Norwich School Cricket Gallery on 3rd and 10th April (8pm - 10pm). These are excellent facilities (thanks to Paul Oxbury for arranging these). The entrance is on St Faiths Lane (Norwich city centre) with parking on the streets behind Mercy and Prince of Wales Road. New and existing members all welcome!
Monty Update - One person looking forward to the season is Monty. He remains cheerful as ever and is currently residing at Thomas Towel House, 106, Magpie Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR3 1JH and is always happy to accept visitors.

AGM Notes - At the AGM all officers were re-elected. In addition I am pleased to confirm Chas Bellchamber accepted the position as Vice President (joining Ian Bishop, Phil Clarke and Miles Fish). It was also agreed the cost of teas for both days would be set at the same amount of £16 however if you were asked to do subsequent teas then you can claim (within reason) the full cost back. Match fees remain at £7 Adults & £3 for under 18, full time education and unemployed.

Pinebanks -You may have read about the proposed closure and this of course could affect us, as our ground is shared with Norwich Union. A recent meeting with the council allayed any fears that we would be asked to vacate the pitch in preference for Norwich Union.

Norfolk Cricket League Division 3 - The league this year is sponsored by a Thorpe based financial services company called Lucas Fettes & Partners. Our first game is at home against Kirkley Sports on 3rd May 2008. Other teams in our league include Belton, Old Catton, Cringleford, Diss A, Cromer A, Brooke A, Norwich Union & Loddon. This season sees a new rule where you must declare the ages of all young players before the game starts.

Friendly Fixtures. - Pre-season starts with friendlies at Mattishall (13th April) and Norwich Union (20th April) - these as usual will be split between the Saturday and Sunday teams to ensure all players get an early game. New additions to the fixture card includes visits to Lowestoft A (as part of their cricket week) and the picturesque ground of Old Buckenham.
Club shirts - Any one looking to purchase a club shirt or cap etc for the new season (this is not compulsory) then please contact Paul Oxbury
Mid week Out Door Nets - The Parish council are looking to install outdoor nets in the next season or two at Dussindale. However in the meanwhile if anyone is interested in outdoor nets then please let me know and this can be organised.


Andy Browning - Andy is to marry Paula at the end of April and will be holding his stag night in Norwich on 12th April 2008. I know Andy would like to see as many of you as possible and if you wish to come then please let me know.
Gary Knights
gazzak1@hotmail.com

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