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End of Season BBQ
This Saturday, the 4th September, at the Club House, make sure you are there to see out the season in style!
Dinner and Presentation Evening
This will be held at the Club House, Bletchington, on Saturday 9th October, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets will be £15 for senior members and £10 for juniors.
Club House Modernisation and Scorebox
Anyone driving past the ground over the next few months will see the planned changes to the Club House taking place. These will include a partial pitched roof, redevelopment of the patio and porch area and the erection of a brick built scoring box. This is a project made possible by the determination and energy of Chris Bishop, firstly, in getting it through the planning phase and secondly, in obtaining grants and raising funds for the project. He has also been greatly assisted by Dave Mulcott in the drawing up and revision of the plans. I am sure that the finished result will be a appropriate reminder of the thanks that we owe them.
Members still have a opportunity to view the plans in the club house lobby. It is hoped that the work will be completed by Christmas.
We now need to raise some funds to finish and equip the scorebox and we will be announcing the details of a scheme where members can sponsor a brick to help get us over the line. Watch this space.
Weekend of the 28th August
The Nondies 1st X1 clinched the Cherwell League 2nd Division title with an extraordinary win at Abingdon Vale on Saturday. When Sanjay Vinjimoor took the last Abingdon wicket with the 4th ball of the last over to clinch a 3 run win, Nondies knew the title was theirs, whatever was happening in the other games. It completed a astonishing recovery in a game that Nondies were never at their best with either bat or ball on a green, slow wicket. However, the teams resilience and ability to take wickets in clusters, once again saw them prevail.
Inserted by home team skipper, White, Nondies made a promising start in difficult conditions. John Guthrie and Pablo Mukerjee put on 35 for the first wicket and despite the loss of 2 quick wickets the visitors reached the relative prosperity of 88-2 at the half way stage. The removal of Ian Mead to the tricky leg spinner White, left the innings becalmed and although Jon Guthrie looked secure until he fell one short of his 50, White and Snook swept away the middle order and Nondies were in big trouble at 112-8. The experience of Tim Rattigan, batting down the order, and Sanjay Vinjimoor was invaluable as they sought to build a defendable total. First by some well judged running and later with some aggressive shots that got Nondies to 145-8. White with 4-42 from 21 overs troubled all the batters.
Nondies opening attack of Ed Oakley and James Holton found early movement but no breakthrough. With Barker happy to occupy the crease, while Boon played his shots, Abingdon were soon making Nondies score look inadequate. Mark Strong introduced Sanjay and then, himself in attempt to make a breakthrough. Boon though was determined not to get tied down and took two successive sixes off the skipper as the opening partnership reached 70. Strong finally made the breakthrough when he produced a beauty to bowl Barker. Another followed immediately, before Cook joined Boon and helped him take the score to 111-2. The skipper then turned to 'the leader of the pack' Ed Oakley with the situation looking desperate. Ed did not disappoint and trapped Boon in front for 70. This opened an end and the Vale middle order started to look vunerable. However, they inched their way to 127-4 as Strong and Oakley tested their technique and nerve. Cook finally lost his and was bowled for 29, further wickets then fell to both bowlers, including a marvellous leg side stumping by Jon Guthrie as Abingdon slumped to 134-9. Nondies then looked favourites with the last pair struggling to keep out a rampant Oakley and the flight of Strong. However, there was one more twist in the tail when Oakley, bowling what was likely to be his penultimate over, pulled up with a hamstring injury. Sanjay was called up to complete the remaining two balls of the over. A couple of runs from Strong's last over left all results possible with the home team on 140-9. Two more runs from the first 3 balls left no room for error but Sanjay kept his nerve and with his 4th ball bowled the last man to start the celebrations. Oakley with 4-42 took his total to the season to an outstanding 62 wickets, while Mark Strong with 4-46 used the conditions well and was never afraid to tempt the Abingdon batsmen.
2010 Subscriptions overdue!!!
May I just remind you all that 2010 subs are now due and will be £40 until the 7th June. If you do not pay your sub by then it increases to £50 and you will be added to the 'black list.'
Your subs can be paid along with your match fee this Saturday, just give them to your team captain or delegate and he will ensure that I am given a list of those who have paid, alternatively, please feel free to send a cheque for £40 payable to OBNCC to me at: Andy Grose, 15 Fair Close, BIcester, Oxford OX26 4YW.
Bonus Ball Winners
Week 11 number 7- Anthony Benson
Week 12 number 4- Simon Wood
Week 13 number1- Nick Richmond
Week 14 Number 27- Cricket Club
Outdoor Nets
Senior outdoor nets will this season be held on Tuesday evenings commencing at 6.00pm at Bletchington, please make every effort to attend. Junior practice nights will vary by age group, so please contact your age group manager if you are unsure.
Fixture Booklets for 2010
Fixture booklets detailing all senior and junior fixtures for the coming seasonare available from the club house at Bletchington, captains and age group managers.
Coaching Courses 2009/2010
We need to get more senior players from within the club qualified as ECB Level 2 coaches. Currently we have insufficient coaches to meet the demand from boys cricket. This could be the opportunity for you to make a difference, the club will provide financial assistance and you can find details via the following web link. www.oxoncb.com/coaching/coaching-courses
Act today and contact Andrew Smith: Andrew@smithsbletchington.co.uk or John Brown: jbrown1uk@yahoo.com
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2009 Playing Statistics
Bletchingdons Outdoor Nets
O&BNCC 2010 Captains
1st X1 Mark Strong
2nd X1 - George Frankland
3rd X1 - Gary Adamson
4th X1 - Will Green
2009 Cricket Club Awards
1st X1 Player of the year- Tim Rattigan
2nd X1 Player of the season- Chis Day
3rd X1 Player of the season- Julian Howe
4th X1 Player of the year- Malcolm West
Young Player of the season- Callum Mead
Batting Award- Sami Bullah
Bowling Award- Ed Oakley
Congratulations to all the winners!
OBNCC 1st XI Division 3 Champions 2007
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