Between the Wickets - Spofforth Cricket Club
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NatWest <strong>Cricket</strong><br />
Force<br />
NatWest <strong>Cricket</strong> Force weekend is <strong>the</strong><br />
largest volunteering programme in British<br />
sport and here at <strong>Spofforth</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
it will take place over <strong>the</strong> weekend of<br />
Saturday/Sunday March 31, April 1. <strong>Cricket</strong><br />
Force encourages cricket supporters, <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
families and friends to give something back<br />
to <strong>the</strong>ir local community cricket club by<br />
volunteering to undertake major and minor<br />
renovations to grounds and clubhouses.<br />
Whilst here at <strong>Spofforth</strong> we have no major<br />
projects planned <strong>the</strong>re is still work to be<br />
done to get our ground and facilities into<br />
shape for <strong>the</strong> start of <strong>the</strong> season in mid<br />
April and we invite you to come along and<br />
get involved. Despite <strong>the</strong> whole weekend<br />
being set aside for <strong>the</strong> project we fully<br />
expect to complete all <strong>the</strong> work on <strong>the</strong><br />
Saturday.<br />
Please do come along and help to paint,<br />
clean and generally tidy up. We will feed<br />
and water you throughout <strong>the</strong> day and<br />
you may find you even enjoy it. There is<br />
usually plenty of fun and laughter to be had<br />
during <strong>the</strong> course of <strong>the</strong> day. For fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
information please contact Terry Kavanagh<br />
at kavanagh.spofforth@virgin.net or by<br />
telephone at 01937 590499.<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Development<br />
Your Management Committee continues<br />
to look into <strong>the</strong> redevelopment of <strong>the</strong><br />
clubhouse as mentioned in <strong>the</strong> October<br />
2011 edition of “<strong>Between</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Wickets</strong>”.<br />
Not as much progress as we would have<br />
hoped has been made over <strong>the</strong> winter<br />
months mainly because of <strong>the</strong> demands<br />
being placed upon us by <strong>the</strong> ECB, our<br />
principle hope for financial backing. Their<br />
requirements are way over and above what<br />
we feel is necessary for a village club of our<br />
size. We are currently looking at alternative<br />
sources of possible funding where <strong>the</strong><br />
requirements are not as stringent. We will<br />
keep all members informed as and when<br />
matters progress.<br />
Bonus Ball<br />
Once again <strong>the</strong> club will be running <strong>the</strong> weekly National Lottery Bonus Ball draw based on <strong>the</strong> Saturday evening draw. The draw will<br />
commence on Saturday 5 May and will run for 20 weeks. The cost is just £1 per week payable in advance and <strong>the</strong> person whose number<br />
matches <strong>the</strong> Saturday bonus ball will win £25 with <strong>the</strong> remainder going towards club funds. To ensure you get your number please contact<br />
any member of <strong>the</strong> Management Committee or e-mail kavanagh.spofforth@virgin.net. Numbers will be allocated on a first paid first served<br />
basis.<br />
A message from <strong>the</strong> Chairman<br />
First of all may I take this opportunity to thank everyone for <strong>the</strong> smooth transaction of moving from <strong>the</strong> We<strong>the</strong>rby League after more<br />
than 50 years to <strong>the</strong> Nidderdale League. I believe this will be one of <strong>the</strong> biggest steps <strong>the</strong> club has ever made and definitely <strong>the</strong> right one.<br />
Congratulations to James and <strong>the</strong> rest of all <strong>the</strong> first eleven on winning, firstly <strong>the</strong> Barrett Cup [ Evening Cup ] and <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> 2nd Division<br />
Championship. Also extremely well done to Nigel and <strong>the</strong> second team where <strong>the</strong>y finished 5th in <strong>the</strong>ir Division.<br />
What a great start to life in <strong>the</strong> Nidderdale League. Let’s see what silverware <strong>the</strong> teams can bring back to <strong>the</strong> club this season..<br />
Also my thanks go out to all <strong>the</strong> committee members who have ei<strong>the</strong>r put <strong>the</strong>mselves forward or were even press ganged into it. Hopefully<br />
things won’t be too difficult in 2012. After last year, when <strong>the</strong> Cycle Challenge by <strong>the</strong> two Simons raised over £3,500 for <strong>the</strong> club and Martin<br />
House Children’s Hospice, you want to do a fund raising event to help <strong>the</strong> club <strong>the</strong>n please let a member of <strong>the</strong> committee know asap and<br />
we will be here to try and help you.<br />
Stephen Gill<br />
(Chairman)<br />
Schools Coaching<br />
Once again <strong>the</strong> club has obtained funding from <strong>the</strong> English <strong>Cricket</strong> Board (ECB) through <strong>the</strong> Chance to Shine programme to send coaches into<br />
six local Primary Schools (<strong>Spofforth</strong>, Sicklinghall, Kirkby Overblow, Deighton Gates, Crossley Street We<strong>the</strong>rby and St Joseph’s We<strong>the</strong>rby). We<br />
are indebted to Ian Powell, our Yorkshire <strong>Cricket</strong> Board <strong>Cricket</strong> Development Manager for his support in obtaining <strong>the</strong> funding and to Sam<br />
Anderson of SA Sports Coaching for carrying out <strong>the</strong> actual coaching on our behalf. Let us hope for an influx of new young talent into <strong>the</strong> club.<br />
If you are interested in any private coaching Sam can be contacted through his website www.sasportscoaching.com.<br />
<strong>Between</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Wickets</strong><br />
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF SPOFFORTH CRICKET CLUB<br />
Selling property is our business<br />
By Jeremy Hopkinson FNAEA<br />
It’s natural to reflect back on what was ano<strong>the</strong>r remarkable year<br />
of success at Hopkinsons and to plan for 2012. My philosophy<br />
remains <strong>the</strong> same - good communication and working hard to<br />
find <strong>the</strong> right property for registered applicants and to provide<br />
<strong>the</strong> best service levels and results.<br />
At Hopkinsons we specialise in residential sales focusing all our<br />
experience into selling property. For 2012 I have assembled <strong>the</strong><br />
most talented team I have ever worked with. Pamela Foster<br />
joined <strong>the</strong> team on 6 January, making 10 members of staff who<br />
work happily as a well drilled team.<br />
As we start our third year on Prince’s Street I think 2012 will be<br />
a challenging year but for a hardworking team like mine we will<br />
March 2012<br />
Issue 46<br />
A message from <strong>the</strong> President of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
I would like to send you best wishes from me, and from <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r officers of <strong>the</strong> club, for <strong>the</strong> coming season, hoping we have a very successful<br />
one.<br />
Last season as most of you know we had a very successful inaugural season in <strong>the</strong> Nidderdale League with <strong>the</strong> first team winning <strong>the</strong> second<br />
division, plus <strong>the</strong> knockout cup, but above all it is fair to say that everybody within <strong>the</strong> club enjoyed <strong>the</strong>ir cricket in <strong>the</strong>ir new league, something<br />
that cannot be said of previous years. May I thank all those who have contributed ei<strong>the</strong>r to <strong>the</strong> playing or administration success of <strong>the</strong> club,<br />
one which <strong>the</strong> whole village should be proud to be associated with.<br />
Just one point to add <strong>the</strong> club won <strong>the</strong> best kept cricket ground in <strong>the</strong> league award. Congratulations to Brian Marshall and his fellow workers.<br />
As president I am able to report that virtually in every department we have <strong>the</strong> most enthusiastic officers and committee members plus a<br />
very enthusiastic junior section with all <strong>the</strong>ir coaches and helpers. In my many years connected with <strong>the</strong> club I have never known a happier<br />
and more enthusiastic club.<br />
Finally, if you are new to <strong>the</strong> village whe<strong>the</strong>r you play cricket or not, pop down to <strong>the</strong> cricket field and introduce yourself, you will be made<br />
very welcome.<br />
Best wishes to you all<br />
Ken Lakin (President)<br />
make sales happen.<br />
“The staff at Hopkinsons were consistently polite and efficient,<br />
working to ensure that every part of <strong>the</strong> sales process was<br />
handled with <strong>the</strong> minimum of fuss. Hopkinsons’ willingness to<br />
get <strong>the</strong> details right leaves you feeling that your property is being<br />
given <strong>the</strong> best possible chance in <strong>the</strong> market. We agreed a sale<br />
- at exactly <strong>the</strong> assessed value - within a month”. Mr K,<br />
December 2011<br />
My property portfolio is extensive, I personally oversee all<br />
listings and transactions, providing <strong>the</strong> service levels my clients<br />
expect and deserve.<br />
Tel: 01423 501201 or call in at 16 Prince’s Street, Harrogate HG1<br />
1NH. www.hopkinsons.net to register your requirements or<br />
book a free open market appraisal<br />
<strong>Spofforth</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Charity Golf Tournament 2012<br />
Supporting Martin House Children’s Hospice<br />
Sunday 13th May 2012 – Flaxby Golf <strong>Club</strong><br />
Tea/Coffee & Bacon Buttie<br />
18 holes of Golf<br />
2 Course Carvery Meal<br />
All for only £45.00 pp<br />
For Fur<strong>the</strong>r Information or to book please contact:<br />
Steve Gill<br />
M: 07881957395<br />
E:chauffeur_gill@yahoo.com
2012 SENIOR CRICKET PREVIEW<br />
It doesn’t seem long since 1st XI skipper Jim Roberts was picking<br />
up <strong>the</strong> trophy for <strong>the</strong> 2nd division championship at <strong>the</strong> Nidderdale<br />
league dinner, and here we are on <strong>the</strong> verge of <strong>the</strong> new season; a<br />
season which sees <strong>the</strong> club enter <strong>the</strong> Nidderdale league 1st division<br />
for <strong>the</strong> very first time.<br />
2011 was a year of new beginnings, one of finding our feet in a new<br />
league after fifty years of life in <strong>the</strong> We<strong>the</strong>rby league. I think we as<br />
players all agree that <strong>the</strong> move has been nothing but a huge success,<br />
and would like to thank everyone involved at <strong>the</strong> club for backing us<br />
in this new venture.<br />
Onto 2012; what does this season hold for <strong>Spofforth</strong>? New challenges<br />
await all <strong>the</strong> senior teams, both on a Saturday and Wednesday evening.<br />
After last seasons fantastic achievements (one defeat all season) <strong>the</strong><br />
1st XI now take on <strong>the</strong> cream of <strong>the</strong> Nidderdale league 1st division.<br />
Certainly a tougher season lies ahead, but one which should hold no<br />
fear. The side is very similar to that of 2011, plus hopefully one or two<br />
new additions before <strong>the</strong> season opener, to make us very competitive.<br />
The 2nd XI again compete in division 5, and after finishing equal 4th<br />
last season, <strong>the</strong>y should be more than well equipped to push on and<br />
look at gaining promotion this time around. The side should benefit<br />
from one or two more experienced players, who should compliment<br />
<strong>the</strong> number of junior players who now have a year’s senior cricket<br />
under <strong>the</strong>ir belts.<br />
The evening league sides should both be in positions to push on after<br />
last season, and given a little more stability on <strong>the</strong> selection front,<br />
should both be looking to gain promotion and/or have a good cup<br />
run.<br />
I wish you all an enjoyable season, full of runs and wickets;<br />
Simon Taylor, Chairman - Senior <strong>Cricket</strong><br />
This year we have again returned down under to acquire <strong>the</strong> services of our overseas player, and as per <strong>the</strong> previous few years he is a<br />
Melburnian. His name is Ben Ne<strong>the</strong>rsole, who plays for Malvern <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Club</strong> in <strong>the</strong> Victorian Sub-District <strong>Cricket</strong> Association competition; a<br />
competition <strong>the</strong>y have won for <strong>the</strong> last two seasons. He is an opening bowler, who can also bat in <strong>the</strong> middle order, or be used as a pinch hitter.<br />
Player Profile:<br />
Name: Ben Ne<strong>the</strong>rsole<br />
D.O.B: 04/04/91<br />
Current <strong>Club</strong>: Malvern CC (http://malvern.cricketvictoria.com.au/index.html)<br />
Bowling Style: Right Arm Medium-Fast<br />
Batting Style: Left-hand<br />
Best Bowling: 6-68<br />
Best Batting: 158<br />
Hobbies: Reading, music, fishing, talking rubbish with friends (will fit in well at <strong>Spofforth</strong>!)<br />
Fav. Food: Indian, Vietnamese, English (esp. Bangers & Mash)<br />
Fav. Drink: Cold beer<br />
Ben will be living in <strong>the</strong> village, as Nick Ross has very kindly agreed to accommodate him for <strong>the</strong> summer. Many thanks to Nick for this gesture;<br />
having one twenty-something messy cricketer in <strong>the</strong> house is bad enough, but two...?<br />
I am sure you will all join me in wishing Ben all <strong>the</strong> best during his stay with us and give him a warm <strong>Spofforth</strong> welcome.<br />
Simon Taylor, Chairman - Senior <strong>Cricket</strong><br />
Junior Section<br />
After last season’s highly successful debut in <strong>the</strong> Nidderdale Junior League we eagerly look forward to <strong>the</strong> 2012<br />
season. This coming season will see teams entered at 5 different age groups from under 9 through to under 17.<br />
Team managers for <strong>the</strong> forthcoming season are Under 17 – Nick Warwick, under 15 – Paul Jackson, under 13 –<br />
Ian Giddings, under 11 – Lucas Bateman and under 9 – Jason Westerman.<br />
By <strong>the</strong> time this newsletter reaches you winter Indoor Nets will be well underway at St John Fisher School<br />
despite <strong>the</strong> delayed start due to work being undertaken at <strong>the</strong> school.<br />
The Friday evening outdoor coaching sessions will commence on Friday 13th April with <strong>the</strong> usual 6.30PM start<br />
and please ensure that your child is wearing suitable training attire and is ready to actually start training at<br />
6.30PM.<br />
Help is needed on a Friday evening particularly with <strong>the</strong> younger age groups where we would benefit from some<br />
additional volunteers to assist our qualified coaches. You do not need any experience of cricket and will never<br />
be asked to do more than assist in <strong>the</strong> planned session. If you think you could help please give Simon a call on<br />
07968 321535. Similarly help is also required in <strong>the</strong> Tuck Shop on Friday evenings. Please contact Rachael at:<br />
rheenan@beachcroft.com for details. Your help in both areas would be very much appreciated.<br />
During <strong>the</strong> course of <strong>the</strong> summer <strong>the</strong> club will be running coaching courses at six local Primary Schools, <strong>Spofforth</strong>,<br />
Sicklinghall, Kirkby Overblow, Deighton Gates, Crossley Street We<strong>the</strong>rby and St Jospehs We<strong>the</strong>rby. Our thanks<br />
to Sam Anderson at SA Sports Coaching for his assistance with this exercise.<br />
Finally, and most importantly, Junior Registration will take place at <strong>the</strong> cricket club on Friday 30 March from<br />
6.30PM. Membership forms are available to download via <strong>the</strong> club’s website: www.spofforthcc.org.uk<br />
We look forward to seeing everyone down at <strong>the</strong> club during <strong>the</strong> course of <strong>the</strong> summer.<br />
Membership<br />
Enclosed within this newsletter is <strong>the</strong> social membership renewal form for 2012 which can be completed and returned to <strong>the</strong> Treasurer<br />
whose address can be found on <strong>the</strong> form. Alternatively you can hand it to any club official or leave it at <strong>the</strong> clubhouse with <strong>the</strong> bar person.<br />
The form is for social membership only and must not be used for junior or senior membership. For details regarding junior membership<br />
please contact ei<strong>the</strong>r Simon Giddings at simon.giddings@virgin.net or Rachael Bateman at rheenan@beachcroft.com. For potential senior<br />
players <strong>the</strong> contact is Simon Taylor at simon.taylor@rsim.co.uk<br />
Sponsorship 2012<br />
The club is delighted to announce <strong>the</strong> following sponsorship deals have been agreed for 2012<br />
Main Sponsors: T & R Theakston Ltd and Classic Drinks<br />
1stX1 matches: Investec Wealth and Investment<br />
2nd Xl matches: Thermac Hire Ltd<br />
Evening League 1stXl: <strong>the</strong>decoratingcentre.com<br />
Evening League 2ndXl; We<strong>the</strong>rby Tool Hire Ltd<br />
Under 17 matches: Hopkinsons EstateAgents<br />
Under 15 matches: David Moor Chartered Surveyors<br />
Under 13 matches: The Market Place Delicatessen<br />
Under 11 matches: Dacre Son and Hartley<br />
Under 9 matches: NDL Ltd<br />
Money,money, money<br />
Makes <strong>the</strong> world go round, <strong>the</strong> love of it<br />
is <strong>the</strong> root of all evil – and cricket clubs<br />
need it to survive.<br />
I’m not going to do anything as gauche<br />
as put out an appeal for sponsorship for<br />
my own club here in <strong>the</strong> YP. Instead, I’m<br />
going to do it on behalf of all clubs.<br />
As <strong>the</strong> nights get ever so slightly lighter,<br />
<strong>the</strong>re are a lot of weekend cricketers<br />
around <strong>the</strong> county whose tummies are<br />
getting a little fluttery knowing that <strong>the</strong><br />
next season is closer than <strong>the</strong> last. And<br />
we’re all starting to think about <strong>the</strong><br />
financial running of <strong>the</strong> club for ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />
season.<br />
I’ve been trying to think of ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />
reason why, if you’re a business or a<br />
moneyed individual, you might want to<br />
lend your local club a hand.<br />
The best reason I can think of is to get<br />
you to imagine not being able to drive,<br />
walk, ride past a field in summer and<br />
spot a cricket game. Not being able to<br />
stop to idly watch for a moment – or<br />
Annual General Meeting<br />
One very significant change took place at <strong>the</strong> November 2011 Annual General Meeting when Mrs Sandra<br />
Gill was elected Secretary to replace John Addison who stood down for personal reasons after 10 years in<br />
office. John was elected a Vice President as a thank you for his contribution to <strong>the</strong> club during his term of<br />
office. Sandra is an experienced cricket administrator having spent a number of years as Match Secretary for<br />
<strong>the</strong> We<strong>the</strong>rby <strong>Cricket</strong> League and we welcome her on board and look forward to working with her in <strong>the</strong><br />
years to come. Barry Nickels, who stood down as Chairman at <strong>the</strong> November 2010 meeting, was elected<br />
a Life Member of <strong>the</strong> club in acknowledgement of his many years service as Committee member, Junior<br />
Chairman and <strong>Club</strong> Chairman.<br />
many – <strong>the</strong> sight of a cricket field in <strong>the</strong><br />
English countryside in a glowing summer<br />
and all <strong>the</strong> wonderful things that evokes.<br />
Imagine not spotting those shimmering<br />
white figures as <strong>the</strong> sun drops low<br />
across this green and pleasant land on<br />
a summer afternoon. Seems as good a<br />
reason as any.<br />
Reproduced with kind permission of <strong>the</strong><br />
Yorkshire Post and Nick Ahad.<br />
Dog Fouling<br />
Over <strong>the</strong> course of <strong>the</strong> winter <strong>the</strong> problem of dogs fouling <strong>the</strong> cricket ground has once again become a serious problem. With <strong>the</strong> 2012<br />
season about to commence we once again appeal to all dog owners to please walk <strong>the</strong>ir dogs elsewhere and at <strong>the</strong> very least to collect up<br />
and take away any mess that your dog leaves behind. With <strong>the</strong> many youngsters who use <strong>the</strong> ground throughout <strong>the</strong> summer I am sure you<br />
will appreciate <strong>the</strong> Health and Safety problems this could create. Your co-operation will be much appreciated.<br />
Young <strong>Cricket</strong>ers join Yorkshire Pathways scheme<br />
Three young cricketers who play some or <strong>the</strong>ir entire cricket at <strong>Spofforth</strong> have been chosen to take part in <strong>the</strong> Yorkshire <strong>Cricket</strong><br />
Board Pathways to <strong>Cricket</strong> Excellence scheme. 15 years old Megan Kenyon has joined <strong>the</strong> Women’s Silver Level at Headingley, 11 year<br />
old Toby Giddings and 13 year old Tom Lawson have entered <strong>the</strong> Bronze Level for places at <strong>the</strong> Harrogate Centre at St Aiden’s school.<br />
Many congratulations to <strong>the</strong>m all, <strong>the</strong>y are a great credit to our club.