Our hopes of a revival have been somewhat dashed as we have, at the time of writing, been eliminated from all the major cup competitions that we entered, so no trip to Lords this year. Our Saturday league form, after a disastrous start, has begun to improve with the First Eleven recording their first victory and the Seconds maintaining a solid, if not quite safe, league position. Sunday form in the league is encouraging with two wins and an abandonment, which means that we are challenging for honours.
A number of new members have joined the Club since the season began and given time we hope they will gel and form the nucleus of a successful side. The Colts section grows, in terms of numbers, from strength to strength with upwards of 30 youngsters working hard at their practice on Tuesday evenings. Although the Under 12′s, who are playing league cricket for the first time have yet to record their first victory, the improvement in technique and application is plain to see. Congratulations to them and their manager, Jim Carson.
The condition of The Common which was causing us great concern at the start of the season has improved with the application of fertiliser and some rain, but we will be taking professional advice later in the summer with a view to having some major overhaul work in the autumn.
Chris Bangs, Chairman