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Charity Fun Day Six a Side Cricket a Huge Success
(News item dated July 26th, 2010)
Buckingham Town CC raised just over £2500.00 for their chosen charities on Sunday namely: CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), the British Heart Foundation and Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.

See photos here!

The six a side competition was very well supported throughout the day with the Dipalee Indian Restaurant providing lunch in addition to the more standard barbecue provided by the club.

Seven teams were involved in a number of closely contested and good quality games with a number of fine innings. In the first round of matches Buckingham Nags and Southgate from the Middlesex League won their groups with the runners up places being decided on run rates as sides beat each other. In the semi finals Buckingham Nags beat Boom Boom Buckingham and Southgate beat Banbury. Buckingham Nags defended their title in the final in a close game with Southgate.

Neville Pritchard was able to thank all teams and individuals and organisations who kindly donated to the Silent Auction and particularly the incredible efforts of Susi Plummer in ensuring the success of the day. The club are thankful to the phenomenal efforts put in by so many people before and on the day to raise significant amounts for the charities and for ensuring such an enjoyable day for all. This included the cake stall run by Mrs Lee which raised almost £100, Fine Wines of Buckingham who provided wine tasting, the Bouncy Castle, the football eggs from Chris Coates and all who went into the very popular stocks!!

Silent auction & raffle donations:
- England Rugby Shirt signed by Lawrence Dalaglio The Listening Company
- Two days Reed Learning Course Reed Learning
- Kookabura Cricket Bat Chiltern Sports
- Mercedes Benz World Junior Driving Experience Donna Williamson
- Samsung mobile phone John Pengelly & Virgin Media
- Sussex T20 signed Shirt Sussex CCC & Robin Pritchard
- Meal for two Dipalee
- Sunday lunch for two Villiers
- Pizza meal for two Prego
- Month membership at Bourton Mill x 3 Bourton Mill
- Two free day passes to Virgin Active Health Club Virgin Active and Hayley Ford
- Salsa lesson Katie Ell
- Cricket batting lesson Jonny Cater
- Pace bowling lesson Ian Pont
- Cricket coaching session Neil Wilkins
- Car Double DVD player Kelly Chapman
- Golf lesson and club MOT with professional Dominic Pritchard
- Clay Pigeon Shooting Dave Ell
- Bottle of House of Commons Wine Rt Hon John Bercow MP
- Taste of Relais & Chateaux book Fine Wines of Buckingham
- Two MK Dons tickets Dominic Pritchard & Hayley Ford
- Signed England Cricket Test Team Print 2010 Southgate Cricket Club & the ECB
- Signed England T 20 photo Ade Johnson & Southgate Cricket Club
- Signed photo Sir Steve Redgrave
- Signed Ireland T20 bat Buckinghamshire Cricket Board
- Two Aston Martin sweaters Ryan Spragg
- Furniture Andrea Freshwater & Graham Fryer
- Indulgence Facial Eye Candy of Buckingham


BTCC Newsletter July 2010
(News item dated July 20th, 2010)
The July BTCC Newsletter is available here - you will need Microsoft Word to read it.
Sponsor & Vice President Tea - Saturday July 24
(News item dated July 19th, 2010)
On Saturday we will be providing a special tea for all VPs and sponsors at the 1stX1 match against Oxford Downs (sponsored by Clark Howes).

We would like to invite all sponsors and VPs to join us at the match and to support the team whist enjoying tea with the players and officials.

Please e-mail Nicola.Amies@bshg.com or nevillejp@hotmail.com if you are able to attend.


Charity Day - Sunday July 25
(News item dated July 19th, 2010)
We will host the annual charity six-a-side cricket competition and fun day this coming Sunday.

In addition to the cricket - played in 30 minute matches with 20/20 atmosphere and music - there will be plenty to do for everyone with stalls, bouncy castle, net games for the juniors, a junior hour between rounds, and wine tasting (provided by Buckingham Wine Shop).

There will be six teams playing in two groups before the finals.

The Dipalee, one of the club's main sponsors and sponsor of the day, will be providing a range of Indian cuisine during the lunch/junior hour from 12.30pm and the club will provide a barbeque and other refreshments throughout the day. It should be a really fun day and all are invited to come along and enjoy the activities.

There will be a silent auction to raise money for the supported charities - CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), The British Heart Foundation and Leukaemia Research. There are already some wonderful lots including an England Rugby shirt signed by Lawrence Dalaglio, a Sussex T20 shirt signed by their squad, a Samsung mobile phone donated by Virgin, signed kit donated by Graham Swann, two Aston Martin sweaters, an Ireland world T20 signed cricket bat, a bottle of House of Commons wine donated by John Bercow, coaching lessons for batting and bowling, furniture, England World T20 signed photo, golf club MOT & lesson, meals at Prego and the Dipalee, signed photo of Sir Steve Redgrave and many more. Please look to join us for all or part of the day - it will be fun!

We look forward to seeing you at the club next week-end.


John Bercow Visits BTCC
(News item dated July 16th, 2010)
John Bercow visited Buckingham Town cricket Club last Friday evening and enjoyed seeing both the girls and the under 10 boys training sessions.

He was very impressed with the set-up, the groups and the standard that all of the children displayed on the evening.

He briefly joined the under 10 practice after encouragement from the young players and their coach Adrian Freeman.

He is very supportive of the planned developments at the club and will return soon to see how the practice is turned into performance in a match. Photographs here


Buckingham Town Cricket Club Charity Day
(News item dated July 16th, 2010)
Sunday July 25: 10.00am - 5.00pm

On Sunday 25 July Buckingham Town CC will host their annual charity six-a-side cricket competition and fun day.

In addition to the cricket - played in 30 minute matches with 20/20 atmosphere and music - there will be plenty to do for everyone with stalls, bouncy castle, net games for the juniors, a junior hour between rounds, and wine tasting (provided by Buckingham Fine Wines Shop). There will be six teams playing in two groups before the finals.

The Dipalee, one of the club's main sponsors and sponsor of the day, will be providing a range of Indian cuisine and the club will also provide a barbeque and other refreshments throughout the day.

It should be a really fun day and all are invited to come along and enjoy the activities.

There will be a silent auction to raise money for the supported charities - CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), The British Heart Foundation and Leukaemia Research. There are already some wonderful lots including an England Rugby shirt signed by Lawrence Dalaglio, a Sussex T20 shirt signed by their squad, a Samsung mobile phone donated by Virgin, signed kit donated by Graham Swann, two Aston Martin sweaters, an Ireland world T20 signed cricket bat, a bottle of House of Commons wine donated by John Bercow, a place on any Reed Learning 2 day training course, coaching lessons for batting and bowling, furniture, England World T20 signed photo, signed photo of Sir Steve Redgrave and many more.

The day is for good causes, will have some good entertainment and there is plenty to do.

Join us at the Bourton Road Ground at any time from 10.00am onwards.


Buckingham Town Cricket Club and The Royal Latin School formalise links
(News item dated July 1st, 2010)
Buckingham Town and The Royal Latin School have formalised their working partnership under the ECB Community scheme and the School Sport Partnership Scheme.

Alex Guthrie from the Royal Latin is pleased that with this agreement - 'the School now has access to cricket specific expertise and knowledge through ECB qualified cricket coaches who have attended the ECB 'Working in Schools' module , access to cricket specific facilities at the club venue, both indoor and outdoor, advice and guidance about cricket specific resources - curricular and extracurricular e.g. DVD's, publications, online etc, and access to school coaching visits - curricular and extracurricular which have already started and are being really well received.'

Neville Pritchard, Chairman of Buckingham Town CC said 'the real benefits of the partnership is that it is very definitely two-way and it is fabulous to be working with such a committed team'. The club will benefit from access to facilities both indoor and outdoor (as a priority where possible), access to teachers / staff expertise and knowledge and the opportunity to offer cricket to all young people across specified year groups both within and beyond the curriculum. He went on to say, 'the cricket club is a place where there is something for everyone and we welcome pupils and families to the club with a wide range of opportunity, not just playing. This could include umpiring, scoring, coaching, supporting our web site development, organising events, administration, catering, supporting ground maintenance and more.'

Both have agreed to encourage the development of girls cricket at both the school and the club and to build upon the BTCC Maiden's recent success in becoming County champions.


Maiden Ton for Steve
(News item dated June 28th, 2010)
Young Steve Brunning, better know for his bowling efforts, scored his maiden century, scoring 101 not out for Town's 3rds in their league match against Oxford Downs 3rds(26/6/10). A great effort as Steve hadn't scored even a half centruy previous to this match.

Well Done Steve (see match report).


Double Hundred for Jonny
(News item dated June 25th, 2010)
Town's wicketkeeper batsman Jonny Cater became the 1st batsman to hit a double century for the Oxford Development XI in their two day match against Northants Academy XI at Bicester & North Oxford's ground this week.

Jonny scored a superb 216 not out in 346 minutes from 256 delieveries. He was dropped on 46 and hit one six and 17 fours.

Well done Jonny.


Bucks Honours for Leigh
(News item dated June 25th, 2010)
Leigh Tomlinson, Town's regular opening batsman and occassional slow bowler, gained his first Bucks Senior Cap when he played at Tring Park in the Minor Counties Championship(Eastern Division) 3 day game against Northumberland CCC.

The match was drawn and Leigh did quite well scoring 40 not out in the first innings coming in at number 6. In the 2nd innings batting at 3 he scored 32.

Well done Leigh.


Sunday 1st XI Team Photo
(News item dated June 25th, 2010)

Sunday 1st XI v. Stony Stratford 20/6/10.
Points deduction for Town's 3rd XI
(News item dated June 17th, 2010)
In their first League match of the season Town's 3rd's travelled to Didcot 2nds. Didcot batted first and were dismissed for just 52. Buckingham 3rds reached their target for the loss of just one wicket(54-1).

However due to an adminstration error by the Club three fully paid up playing members on the team sheet, (all Club members for many years), who played that day had been omitted from the registration lists sent to the Cherwell League.

The Cherwell League reduced Buckingham's 25 points to 0 points and Didcot 2nds were awarded the whole 25 points.

Buckingham appealed against the harsh penalty imposed, whilst breaking the rules inadvertently, at least on the grounds that the "punishment" , with 25 points being taken away, didn't fit the crime but unfortunately the appeal was turned down by the Cherwell League and the penalties remain in place.

Town needless to say are very disappointed with the outcome of their appeal and of the three "ineligible players" who played the total contribution by them to the match was 9 not out, apart from fielding(none took catches or bowled) as Didcot, well beaten to say the least, have now been awarded 25 points for their efforts and Town 3rds for their efforts received 0 points for the game.


Town out of 20/20 Competition
(News item dated May 30th, 2010)
Town crashed out of the HCPL 20/20 competition away to Horspath. Town's efforts were not helped as they had 10 players as one failed to arrive due a road accident.

Score: BTCC 96-9 in 15 overs.
Horspath 97-4 in 14.5 overs.


Bank Holiday Monday 31st May
(News item dated May 24th, 2010)
President Graham Fryer is bringing a side to play a combined 1st/2nd BTCC XI captained by Kevin D'Silva in a 50 over a side match starting at 12pm.

Graham's side will have a nice balance of players, including two Bucks Academy players(Alex Walker and Faisal Ali) and former County players Richard Tredwell (off spin bowler) and Gary Fryer (wicket keeper/batsman).

Light refreshments will be available beforehand and a sit down tea between innings. We also hope to entertain some of our Vice Presidents and sponsors during the day.

President's Team for Monday's match is:-

Kevin D'Silva (captain. right hand bat)
Anant Peshavaria - right hand bat
Richard Tredwell - off spin bowler - middle order bat - ex bucks County
Gary Fryer - Wicket Keeper - batsman - ex Bucks County - South of England under 18s
Andy Thatcher - Wicket Keeper - batsman - Captain BTCC - Second Team
Paul Sly - Right arm slow medium bowler - late order bat
Paul Hill - Left arm slow bowler - Banbury Town CC 2nd Eleven - Later order batman
Chris Coates - Right Arm leg spin bowler - late order batsman - BTCC 2nd Eleven/3rd Eleven
Colin Piggott - Left arm medium bowler - Useful middle order bat - Captain Gawcot 1st eleven
Faisal Ali - Quick opening bowler - mid order bat - Slough 1st eleven, Bucks Academy - Bucks one Day team - Glos 2nd X1
Hamza Taj - Opening Bat - Gerrard's Cross 1st X1 - Bucks Academy - Bucks County - Glos 2nd X1

Umpires - David Chambers, Norman Wilby
Scorer - Bob Hutt
Refreshments - Margaret Fryer and daughters
50 overs a side game, Starting 12 noon
Nibbles available before the start
Buffet tea between innings


Buckingham Town enter Home Counties 20/20 competition
(News item dated May 21st, 2010)
Town 1sts travel to Horspath in the first round on Wednesday 26th May for a 5.30pm start.
Sunday Cricket Amendment
(News item dated May 16th, 2010)
Please note the 4th July Youth day has been cancelled.
BTCC Newsletter May 2010
(News item dated May 11th, 2010)
The May BTCC Newsletter is available here - you will need Microsoft Word to read it.
Bonus Ball 2010
(News item dated April 27th, 2010)
The Bonus Ball competition starts again on 8th May and runs for the following 20 weeks.

Graham Fryer has taken over the reins from Jackie Harris and has sent out forms to past participants (and a few new ones) and would be very grateful if you are able to continue to support the club in this way.

For just £1 per week everyone has a chance to win £25 by matching the Saturday Lotto Bonus Ball number. IN ADDITION if you return your £20 entry fee by 30th April you will qualify for a FREE DRAW on Saturday 1st May - so get those cheques rolling in folks and good luck!


MP Sports Cherwell League Fixtures 2010
(News item dated April 2nd, 2010)
Following a re-vamp of the fixtures after League re-structuring the new 2010 fixtures list has been updated in the fixtures section.
St. George's Day Quiz Night
(News item dated March 29th, 2010)

Cricket Force Weekend 27th and 28th March 2010
(News item dated March 21st, 2010)
Next weekend Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th March could Club members make themselves available to help get the ground and clubhouse ready for the forthcoming season which approaches fast. Teams of helpers at the Club are required for both Saturday and Sunday.
Playgroup social invites to Cricket Club Members
(News item dated March 18th, 2010)
Friday 26th March - Quiz £5 per ticket, 7.30 start. bring 6 people and only pay for 5. Nibbles supplied!! Bar open and raffle

Sunday 17 April - Open afternoon - for the patio 2pm to 4pm free entry, stalls, bouncy castle, refreshments and face painting

Wed 17 May - Girly bingo night - various girly supplies - handbags, jewellery, smellies, candles, books, cards etc. and bingo. £5 per ticket. Doors open at 7.30 for shopping and bingo starts at 8.


CRB Check Application Evening - Tuesday 30 March
(News item dated March 8th, 2010)
We have arranged for Stuart Beck, Bucks CCC, to come to the clubhouse on 30 March at 7.00pm to help carry out our CRB checks for the coming season.

Please note that it is an ECB and league requirement that all our coaches/managers of junior teams, all adult team captains and all league umpires and scorers have valid CRB certificates. If you need a certificate for the coming season (or if your existing certificate runs out before the end of the season) please come along on 30 March. Please contact Ian Payne (i_payne@tinyonline.co.uk) for details of what to bring along on the evening.


Buy At BTCC
(News item dated March 1st, 2010)
Welcome to the Buckingham Town Cricket Club web shop http://buy.at/BuckinghamTown

Here's a great way to get some fantastic online bargains, find cheaper gas and electricity services and even book a holiday. Remember, anything you buy through our webshop will help towards our fundraising targets.

So go on, top up your CD/DVD collection, or, if you're making business purchases, why not make them from our webshop? For example, you can buy computer equipment, great value broadband or stationery from Euroffice. There's also plenty of offers on DIY products, clothing and lots more from big high street names.

Use the search facility to compare a product name (e.g. kettle) with all of our retailers to help you find the best price.

Instead of habitually going to the high street when you want to book a holiday for yourself, or when you need to buy a birthday present for a friend, save time by visiting our webshop.

We receive a contribution from each purchase; so it's a win/win situation for both you and Buckingham Town Cricket Club


Norman is retiring
(News item dated February 7th, 2010)
Join Norman on the evening of Saturday April 3.

Norman Wilby has given over 60 years of unbelievable support to the club and is retiring from his role on the ground at the end of March. To mark this unprecedented moment and to get together ahead of the season we are having a celebration evening for Norman on Saturday April 3 (7.00pm onwards). We invite everyone in the club - past and present - and his friends to join Norman at the clubhouse for an evening of music, revelry, stories, food and general social fun. Please set this date in your diary and come to support Norm and his family and to share the joy he has brought to all of us over the years.


BTCC February Newsletter
(News item dated February 7th, 2010)
The BTCC February 2010 Newsletter is available here.
BTCC Seek Umpire
(News item dated January 22nd, 2010)
Buckingham Town CC are seeking an umpire to stand for them on the Cherwell League Panel which umpires all Cherwell League Division 1 - 4 matches. The umpire should be a member of the ECB ACO and will need to be free to officiate at games throughout the season. The umpires will receive the Cherwell League rate of pay (£40 for 2010) at each game.

Anyone who could support us in this should contact Jason Ell on 07715 055337 or Neville Pritchard on 07886 559669.


Indoor Nets at Stowe School Start Shortly
(News item dated January 15th, 2010)
-15's, -16's and Senior Players are invited to attend starting Sunday 31st January 2010 10am- 12pm.

Other dates are listed below.


2010 Diary Dates
(News item dated January 12th, 2010)
Cricket Diary Dates for 2010 at Buckingham Town CC
Bank Holiday 31st May  -    Presidents Day  1pm
Sunday    4th   July   -    Youth Day
Sunday    25th  July   -    Charity Day     10am
Sunday    22nd  August -    Ron Tompkins Memorial Match 11am
Further details to follow.
MK fixtures
(News item dated January 12th, 2010)
Milton Keynes Sunday League Fixtures 2010- BTCC 1st XI
May    2nd     away    Wolverton T.
May    16th    home    New Bradwell
May    30th    away    New Bradwell
June   6th     away    Castlethorpe
June   20th    home    Stony Stratford
June   27th    away    Great Brickhill
July   11th    home    MK City
July   18th    home    Wolverton T.
Aug.   8th     home    Castlethorpe
Aug.   15th    away    Stony Stratford
Aug.   29th    home    Great Brickhill
Sept.  5th     away    MK City

Saturday 2010 Fixtures
(News item dated January 12th, 2010)
Please find Saturday fixtures for 2010 here.
Brook Hatwell
(News item dated November 30th, 2009)
Follow Brook's cricket back in New Zealand - click onto:

   http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/

Brook Hatwell, Town's overseas player for 2009, is playing semi-pro cricket back home for Hamilton and also Eastern Suburbs.

Brook has also just scored a hundred playing for Northern Districts A against Auckland A along with a couple of half-centuries for Hamilton.

Town's overseas player in 2009 continues his fine form back home against West Indies -19's.

www.sunlive.co.nz/11761a1.page

Town's former overseas players Jimad Khan plays for Onslow, Jeetan Patel and Dewayne Bowden play for Wellington and sometimes North City.


Indoor Winter Nets
(News item dated November 30th, 2009)
Indoor winter nets are to be held at Drayson Hall, Stowe School on Sunday mornings 10am-12pm

Drayson Hall facilities have been improved, with new lighting and redecoration. Sessions cost £3

Senior nets (and -15's and -16's)

2010
January 31st
February 7th, 14th and 28th
March 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
April 11th and 18th


New Officers for Buckingham Town Cricket Club
(News item dated November 30th, 2009)
At the recent AGM Neville Pritchard takes over as Club Chairman and Nicola Amies is the Club's new Treasurer. This follows Graham Stearn's resignation, and the Club would like to thank Graham for all his efforts at the Club and wish him well.

Andy Thatcher is the new Saturday 2nd XI skipper and Stuart Helps takes over as Saturday 3rd XI captain. Thanks to the previous holders of these positions, Dom and Neville Pritchard.

James Gear is the Club's new Chairman of Cricket.


New Sponsors for Cherwell League
(News item dated November 24th, 2009)
The Cherwell League will have new sponsors for the 2010 season after a deal was agreed with MP Sports.

The Thame based company-owned by Thame Town cricketer Manoj Parmar- specialises in coaching and supplying equipment.

MP Sports take over from the Oxford Mail's sister paper, The Oxford Times, who have backed the League for the last eight years.

The League will now be called "The MP Sports Cherwell League".


Milton Keynes Indoor Winter League Fixtures 2009 / 2010
(News item dated November 20th, 2009)
Date Time Fixture
21/11/2009 3:30 Stoke Hammond
21/11/2009 16:20 Westcroft
29/11/2009 10:40 Willen
12/12/2009 15:10 Speedline
19/12/2009 15:10 MK Azad 2
19/12/2009 13:50 MK Azad 2
06/02/2010 15:10 Speedline
27/02/2010 15:10 Willen
13/03/2010 14:00 Westcroft
13/03/2010 15:10 Stoke Hammond

Buckingham Town Cricket Club AGM
(News item dated November 14th, 2009)
The AGM of Buckingham Town Cricket Club was held at the Bourton Road Clubhouse on Friday 13th November, at 7.30pm. Notes of the meeting will follow later. In the meantime, here's a link to R.Hutt's Sunday 2nd XI Captain's Report to the AGM.
Buckingham Town Senior Cricket Averages 2009
(News item dated October 16th, 2009)
This season's cricketing averages can be seen here.
Buckingham Town Annual Dinner and Dance
(News item dated October 6th, 2009)
Buckingham Town Cricket Club held their Annual Dinner and Dance last Friday 2nd October at Villiers Hotel in Buckingham. The event was well attended and thanks go to Anne Marie Carter and Jason Ell for organising the event.

Thanks to everybody who supported the Club by attending and also to Villiers and everybody who donated raffle prizes.


Buckingham Town Cricket Club Senior Awards
(News item dated September 28th, 2009)
At their awards evening BTCC senior awards for 2009 were announced as follows:-

Saturday 1st XI

batting Jonny Cater
bowling Vish Valambhia
player's player of year Jonny Cater

Saturday 2nd XI

batting Andy Thatcher
bowling Richard Pengelly
player's player of year Andy Thatcher

Saturday 3rds

batting Nigel Norman
bowling Stuart Helps
player's player of year Alex O'Dell

Sunday 1sts

batting Jonny Cater
bowling Graham Judd
player's player of year Alex Walters

Sunday 2nds

batting Stuart Helps
bowling Luke Stafford
captain's player of year Josh Whitehead

Young Player of Year

Callum Cater and Robbie Laird (joint)

Clubman of Year

Adrian Johnson

Thanks to John Pengelly for the refreshments for the evening, Sophie for her bar work, Andy Thatcher for being mc for the evening and also to Club President Graham Fryer for presenting the awards.

Thanks also go to Jason Ell for organising the presentation evening.


BTCC Newsletter September 2009
(News item dated September 22nd, 2009)
Read the September 2009 newsletter
-10's Wizards 2009- Shires League Cup Winners 2009
(News item dated September 21st, 2009)
See a photo of the cup-winning Wizards Team
Buckingham Ladies Hockey Club
(News item dated September 18th, 2009)
Buckingham Ladies 1st XI promoted for the 7th time in 8 seasons are now playing in the England Hockey League(Conference West) in 2009/10. Last year 2008/09 BLHC 2nd XI made a successful debut in the Trysports League and now compete in Division 5.

This weekend 19th September sees the BLHC 1st XI start their league campaign against Swansea at 12pm at Stowe School.

BTCC wish the girls every success in their new venture and will be hosting the girls with their after match socials at the Bourton Road Ground for both their 1st and 2nd XI sides.


Town crash out of OTCL Senior KO Cup 12/9/09
(News item dated September 13th, 2009)
Buckingham lost by 6 runs in their semi-final at the Bourton Road Ground against Division 2 side Tiddington.
End of Season Junior Presentation
(News item dated September 9th, 2009)
Saturday 19th September, 2009

Bar open from 5pm

Start Cooking BBQ @ 6.15pm

Awards/Presentation 6.15pm-7.00pm U7's - U9's

Knights and Wizards

30 minute break for food

Awards/Presentation

7.30-8.15pm

U11's - U16's


OTCL KO CUP
(News item dated September 8th, 2009)
This Saturday, 12th September,

Buckingham Town 1sts are at home to Tiddington 1sts

in the OTCL KO Cup

Start 11.15am


Oxford Times Cherwell League 2009
(News item dated September 8th, 2009)
Final League positions:

Division 1

                 P      W       D       L       A       T  Ded  B/Pts   Pts
Dinton          18      9       5       2       2               81      318
Buckingham T.   18      9       6       1       2               81      318
Horspath        18      9       6       1       2               78      315
Cumnor          18      8       4       4       2               65      277
Oxford 2        18      5       5       5       2       1   2   83      233
Bletchley       18      5       4       7       1       1       83      229
Oxford Downs    18      4       2       10      2               96      208
Shipton         18      5       2       9       2               70      207
Bicester & N.O. 18      1       8       8       1               142     173
Banbury 20      18      1       6       9       2           2   118     153
Dinton are Champions of the OTCL in the games against Buckingham Town they gained more bonus points.

Division 3

                 P      W       D       L       A       T  Ded  B/Pts   Pts
L. Buzzard      18      11      3       3       1               69      350
Twyford         18      9       5       2       2               76      313
Wolverton       18      7       8       2       1           1   122     302
Bledlow Ridge   18      5       9       2       2               117     254
Oxford 3rds     18      5       4       7       2               88      225
Witney Mills    18      5       6       7       0               99      224
Bledlow Village 18      4       4       7       3           1   104     221
K. Bagpuize     18      4       5       7       2           5   104     211
Dinton 2nds     18      3       4       8       3               110     203
Buckingham T. 2 18      3       2       11      2               83      170

Division 7

                 P      W       D       L       A       T  Ded  B/Pts   Pts
Cumnor 3        16      11      2       1       2           10  18      295
Cropredy 2      16      9       1       4       2               41      278
Horspath 3      16      8       2       4       2               54      266
Bletchley 2     16      6       3       5       2               78      240
Oxford V        16      4       3       8       1               87      193
Hanborough 2    16      4       3       8       1               85      191
Bicester& N.O.3 16      3       7       4       2               91      178
Bled.Village2   16      4       1       9       2               63      175
Buckingham T. 3 16      2       4       8       2               89      151

End of season Saturday 5th September.
(News item dated September 2nd, 2009)
With the League season ending this Saturday there will be a social with food after the matches. From about 7.45pm onwards at the BTCC Bourton Road ground.
BTCC Sunday 2nd XI 2009 Team Photo
(News item dated September 1st, 2009)
See this photo of skipper Bob Hutt's Sunday 2nd XI team taken during their game against Towcesterians on 23rd August.
OTCL KO Cup 2009
(News item dated September 1st, 2009)
Buckingham Town will play Tiddington in the semi-finals of the Oxford Times Cherwell League KO Cup on Saturday 12th September 2009. Venue to be confirmed.
Northants Sunday Challenge League Final
(News item dated August 31st, 2009)
Buckingham Town will play Old Northamptonians in the Final of the Northants Sunday Challenge League next Sunday 6th September 2009.

Match to start at 1pm at Northampton Saints CC ground.


Cherwell League KO Cup
(News item dated August 17th, 2009)
Town will now travel to Cumnor on Sunday 23rd for this 3rd round cup-tie.
Annual Dinner & Dance
(News item dated August 8th, 2009)
Buckingham Town Cricket Club are holding their Annual Dinner & Dance at Villiers Hotel Friday 2nd October 2009.

Tickets £30 per head.

Any Raffle donations would be greatly appreciated.

Tables of 8 or 10 are available. Details are on the Club's noticeboard as to menu available..

For further details please contact :

Annmarie Carter: 01280 824220 or 0772 3300569


Rain disrupts cricket
(News item dated July 31st, 2009)
The Advertiser Cup Final has again been a victim of the poor weather and was for the 2nd time cancelled on 27th July likewise Town's Invitation XI fixture against New South Wales Academy was rained off.

The Bucks U11's v Berks U11's match at the Bourton Road ground also fell victim to the heavy rains.


Another hat-trick at Town
(News item dated July 26th, 2009)
The fourth hat-trick this season happened in Town's Sunday friendly against Wardington when young Olly Shipman achieved the feat of taking three wickets in three successive deliveries.

Well done Olly.


Advertiser Cup Final
(News item dated July 17th, 2009)
The final twice rained off will be played at Bourton Road, the home of Buckingham Town CC on Monday 27th July with a 6.15pm start, 12 overs per side.

Lets hope the rain stays away!


Buckingham Town to play New South Wales Under 18s
(News item dated July 17th, 2009)
On Tuesday 21 July the Ashes come to Buckingham Town CC as a Club youth invitation X1 take on New South Wales Under 18s at the Bourton Road ground from 1.30pm in a 45 over game.

The New South Wales team has been selected from colleges across the state and are here to tie in attendance at the Ashes Test match & County games with fixtures of their own. Before playing the Buckingham side they will play against Hampshire Academy, Gloucestershire Academy, Bristol Youth League X1, Andover Cricket Club and Derbyshire Under 17s with their final game here.

The NSW team are certainly playing some strong sides before getting here and this reflects their strength. It will certainly be a challenge for the Buckingham side and is one the whole team is looking forward to. It should be a very good day for all involved

The Buckingham Invitation side contains seven from the current club membership , including one of two former players and five guests in the 12 man squad.

Buckingham Town Invitation Squad details: Callum Cater, Steve Brunning, Alex Walters, Harry Martin, Rob Laird (all Buckingham), Josh Nix (Buckingham & Westbury), Robin Pritchard (Tring Park & Buckingham), Doug Aris & Jack Deal (Tring Park), Alex Walker (Old Northamptonians & Ampthill), Matthew Goss (North Crawley & Ampthill), and Matthew Rance (Chesham)

It should be a tremendous day. The ground and clubhouse will be open to welcome supporters from 12.00 with teas, coffees, refreshments, and bar open during the game. There will be a barbeque following the match where players and supporters will be able to discuss events here and look back on the games at Cardiff and at Lords.


Bucks U10
(News item dated July 13th, 2009)
On Sunday 12 July Buckinghamshire U10 played Huntingdonshire U10 at Great Brickhill CC. See the match report here.

Next games:

U10:
Friday 17 July -v- Derbyshire at Wolverton CC
Wednesday 22 July to Saturday 25 July, Taunton Festival -v- Cornwall, Essex and Berkshire

U11:
Wednesday 15 July -v- Surrey at Caldicott Preparatory School
Thursday 16 July -v- London Schools at Beckenham CC


Advertiser Cup Final
(News item dated July 3rd, 2009)
The final between Great Horwood and Winslow which was rained off the other evening will now be played on Buckingham Town's Bourton Road ground on Tuesday 14th July.

6.30pm start


Mid-Week match off
(News item dated June 28th, 2009)
Town's scheduled game away to Old Waynfletes on Monday 6th July has been cancelled as the opposition cannot raise a side.
Another Hat-trick at BTCC
(News item dated June 28th, 2009)
For the 3rd time this season another Town bowler has achieved a hat-trick, three wickets in three successive deliveries.

Young Andy Norman returning from university achieved the feat in a friendly for Town's 3rds against Newport Pagnell 2nds (27/6/09).

Well done Andy!


Hat-trick for Vish Valambhia
(News item dated June 21st, 2009)
In Town's 1st XI draw against Dinton (20/6/09) medium pace bowler Vish Valambhia took 7-77 including a hat-trick, three wickets in successive deliveries.

Well done Vish!


Under 10's through to Bucks -10's semi-finals
(News item dated June 9th, 2009)
Buckingham U10's under manager Stuart Helps beat MK City U10's Friday evening(12th June) at Bourton Road to reach the semi-finals of the Bucks U10's KO Cup competition.
Australians to visit Buckingham
(News item dated June 9th, 2009)
On Tuesday 21st July New South Wales -17's will be visiting Buckingham and will play a match against an Invitation Bucks -17's side with a 1pm start.
Hat-trick for Kevin !
(News item dated May 26th, 2009)
Playing for Buckingham Town 2nds against Blackthorn (30/5/09) Kevin D'Silva took a hat-trick, three wickets in three deliveries. Kevin with his slow left arm round the wicket bowling bowled two of the Blackthorn batsmen in successive deliveries and Callum Cater took a smart catch to complete the hat-trick.

This is the 2nd time Kevin has achieved this feat.

Well Done Kevin!


OTCL Junior Cup
(News item dated May 26th, 2009)
Buckingham Town 2nd's had to concede their 3rd round match away to Bledlow Village due to be played Bank Holiday 25th May as they were unable to raise a side due to exams and non-availability of players.
1st XI Sunday May 17th Cancelled
(News item dated May 14th, 2009)
Northampton Saints v Buckingham 1st XI

Cancelled as BTCC are unable to raise a side to travel.


Well Done Callum Cater!
(News item dated May 13th, 2009)
In Town's 1st XI Sunday league match against Horton House young Callum Cater scored his first ever century eventually making 127.

Callum's elder brother Jonny and younger brother Ben also play for Town. Callum has each year improved stepping up through the ranks of the youth sides into the senior set up.

Callum was also a regular member of the Saturday 3rds who won division 8A of the OTCL in 2008.

Well done Callum.


Buckinghamshire U10 beat Cambridgeshire U10
(News item dated May 13th, 2009)
See the match report here.

Next games:

U10
Sunday 31 May -v- Essex at a venue to be confirmed
Sunday 7 June -v- Northamptonshire at Westbury CC

U11
Sunday 17 May -v- Suffolk at Yoxford CC - cancelled
Sunday 24 May -v- Hampshire at Bishops Waltham CC


Town make progress in OTCL Knock out Cup
(News item dated May 3rd, 2009)
BTCC 1sts beat Great Tew and will now be away to Cumnor in round three on a date to be mutually decided.

BTCC 2nds after beating Great Brickhill 2nds will be away to Bledlow Village in round three and the match will be played on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 1.15pm start.


Calling all players
(News item dated May 2nd, 2009)
The season is now underway and we need your help to ensure you all have the opportunity to play as often as possible.

We have a full league programme on Saturdays for all 3 senior sides and on Sundays we have a first and second eleven throughout the summer with a mix of league and friendly fixtures.

Bob has worked hard to arrange a full programme for everyone and we have this week unfortunately had to cancel a league fixture on Sunday due to a lack of availability. This has cost us 4 points as we strive to maintain our recent record of success in the Sunday competition and the opportunity for a number who wished to play to enjoy a competitive game.

We would ask that everyone considers their availability for all games and proactively contact the captains to help them to select sides and to ensure we are aware of everyone who wishes to be considered. It is a lot easier for each of us to make one call than for the captains to spend all week trying to establish who is available and potentially miss players through oversight rather than intent. Those who play can help by ensuring they have communicated their availability for the following week whilst at the game and those who don't play one week we would ask to let the captains know when they can play.

In receiving this mail we would ask you to consider yourselves as potential Senior match players - we have e-mailed all members from under 14 age group upwards and will seek to involve as many players as is possible through the year. You may have friends, parents or relations who may wish to re-start their cricket after a break away from the game and we would be happy to welcome them to the club, especially for games on Sundays. If you know of anyone who may wish to join us then please give them Bob's contact details as noted below.

The captain's contact details are:

First X1 Saturday Jason Ell 07715 055 337 jason@brightnails.co.uk
Second X1 Saturday Dominic Pritchard 07595 231 575 dni.pritchard@hotmail.co.uk
Third X1 Saturday Neville Pritchard 07886 559 669 nevillejp@hotmail.com
First X1 Sunday Chris Wigan 0781 270 920 chriswigan0110@hotmail.com
Second X1 Sunday Bob Hutt 01280 817 829 huttbob@aol.com

Bob also captains our mid-week X1 who have games at times through the summer.

You can see the full fixture list on our website.

With thanks and looking forward to a successful season for everyone.

BTCC


Subs are now due
(News item dated April 28th, 2009)
Reminder: subscripitions are now due by the 1st May.
Cherwell League - Morris Motors Exiles
(News item dated April 23rd, 2009)
It has been confirmed that Morris Motors Exiles have merged with Oxford CC, this is because Morris Motors cannot get two teams to play Cherwell League cricket.

This means Oxford CC will have teams in Divisions 1, 3, 6, 7 & 10 and that Morris Motors will withdraw from Division 7.


Meet Peter Baxter
(News item dated April 18th, 2009)
Test Match Special producer Peter Baxter will be at Waterstone's MK to discuss his new book Inside the Box on Thursday, 14th May at 6.30pm.

Tickets are £3 each and redeemable against the purchase of the book on the evening.

For more information or to purchase a ticket please ask a book seller or call the store.

Waterstone's, 72 Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes .
Tel No: 01908 395384


Jeetan Patel
(News item dated April 8th, 2009)
Buckingham's former overseas player 28 year old Jeetan Patel has signed for Warwickshire for the 2009 season as their overseas player.

He fills the void left by the departure of leg spinner Ian Salisbury to a coaching role with Surrey.


Buckingham Ladies Hockey
(News item dated March 31st, 2009)
The Ladies are now champions of South Division 1 at their first attempt and now will play in the top League in the country the National League in 2009/2010. Their rise up the leagues has been sensational and this year sees them achieving their 7th promotion in the last eight seasons.

Under coach Zak Jones the Ladies have gone from strength to strength over the past eight seasons.

Their U13's this season are Yakoo Mini County Champions as well and the Ladies 2nd XI in their first season have also done very well under manager Margaret Fryer.

Well done girls!


Musical Minis
(News item dated March 29th, 2009)
After 5 years at BTCC Musical Minis are re-locating to another site in Buckingham.

We wish them all the best at their new venue.


Milton Keynes Park CC
(News item dated March 27th, 2009)
After a vote by their members MK Park are reverting back to their former name of Bletchley Town.
Youth Fixtures 2009
(News item dated March 27th, 2009)
The Bucks League and Cup fixtures, Shires League and Hair Moda fixtures are now completed, 74 in total.

Thanks to Ade Johnson and Bob Hutt.


Jimad Khan
(News item dated February 26th, 2009)
Town's former overseas Kiwi is still in fine form with the bat!

Whilst playing for BTCC against Erratics Jimad hit 6 sixes in one over and apparently he still is hitting "6's" back home in New Zealand.

http://www.onslow.co.nz/News/tabid/2109/Default.aspx

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10558896

http://www.blackcaps.co.nz/news/record-set-for-nzs-biggest-ever-cricket-hit/5039/article.aspx


Indoor Net Sessions at Stowe School
(News item dated February 19th, 2009)
The last two dates booked by BTCC have been cancelled as maintenance work has to be carried out on the lighting system at the Drayson Hall, Stowe School.
The 29th March and 5th April sessions have been cancelled.
Dewayne Bowden
(News item dated February 19th, 2009)
See Town's 2008 overseas player profile on
http://www.cricketwellington.co.nz/news/firebirds-player-profile-dewayne-bowden/4968/article.aspx
New Players required for 2009
(News item dated February 3rd, 2009)
Looking for a fresh challenge?

Buckingham Town Cricket Club would welcome any prospective new players for the 2009 season.

Contact Club Skipper Jason Ell on 07715 055337


Oxford Times Cherwell League Cup 2009
(News item dated February 3rd, 2009)
BTCC 1st XI travel to Princes Risborough in the 1st Round of this new Senior competition on Saturday 18th April and the winners of this tie are away to the winners of Great Tew/Didcot on Saturday 2nd May.

In the Junior Competition Town's 2nds entertain Cropedy on Saturday 18th April and Round 2 will be drawn later.


New Zealand Cricket - Who is their biggest hitter?
(News item dated February 3rd, 2009)
A new competition is on to find the biggest hitter of a cricket ball in New Zealand cricket. Currently Town's 2008 overseas player Dewayne Bowden (State Wellington Firebirds) is in 4th place.

Article - http://www.blackcaps.co.nz/news/billy-signals-the-start-of-the-quest-for-nzs-biggest-hit/4860/article.aspx


BTCC Saturday 2nd XI
(News item dated January 27th, 2009)
Following changes within the OTCL Buckingham Town's Saturday 2nd XI, who were runners-up in Div 4 in 2008, have been promoted to Div 3 for the 2009 season.
Graham Fryer Becomes President of BTCC
(News item dated January 20th, 2009)
Buckingham Town CC are pleased to announce a new Club President, Graham Fryer.

Graham joined BTCC in 1981 moving from Gloucestershire having been Head of PE at The Archway School, Stroud, the Comprehensive School attended by Jack Russell who went on to become a legend as Gloucestershire and England wicketkeeper.

Graham took him to his first County Under 14 trial at Cheltenham College when he was a diminutive 13 year old and he was an outstanding captain of the school team at his age level.

Graham player as a wicketkeeper/batsman in BTCC's Saturday Cherwell League 1st XI, and also in the Sunday 1st XI friendlies and the Midweek League and Cups.

In 1984 Graham was responsible for organising the installation of BTCC's first all-weather pitch(fundraising and liasing with the Sports Council).

Before teaching he served for 6 years in the Royal Artillery. and captained the Regimental team and whilst serving in Malaysia he represented Malacca State and The Commonwealth Forces in Malaysia.

Graham moved away in 1988 to take up a Deputy Headship in Kent where he played for The Mote CC (Maidstone) in the Kent League and captained the Sunday 'A' X1 for 4 years.

Graham became a fully qualified umpire in 2000 and officiated in the Kent Premier and Division 1 Leagues where he regularly met Kent professionals such as Martin Saggers, Joe Denley, Michael Carberry, Amjad Khan, Neil Dexter - to name but a few!

Graham officiated in Mark Ealham's Benefit Match in 2003 with the oppostion including such illustrious names as Shahid Afridi, Grant Flower, Richie Richardson, Jimmy Adams, Mark Waugh and Phil Turnell.

On retirement Graham returned to Bucks 2 years ago and is now on the Cherwell League Panel of Umpires and he also assists with BTCC's youth coaching.

Graham has been a Vice President of the club for over 20 years.

Graham was a great friend of the late Bert Woodfield , who was a Club Stalwart and former President of BTCC, and it was Bert's wish that Graham be asked to become BTCC President.


Cricket Coaches / Helpers Urgently Required
(News item dated January 19th, 2009)

TO ALL PLAYERS & PARENTS

After the 2005 Ashes series victory the level of interest in cricket at junior levels went through the roof! Buckingham Town CC witnessed a sharp rise in the number of applications to join the club at the Junior (U11-U16) & Mini (U6-U10) age groups. The club has always done it's best not to turn anyone away and up to now we have honoured that commitment.

With the new season approaching and winter nets for senior and junior players starting soon it is apparent that there is a shortage both of coaches and helpers, particularly in the U10s age groups and I am asking for your help.

Let me outline how the training schedules are organised.

FRIDAY EVENINGS 6.30-8.00pm U6-U10 AGE GROUPS

I'm sure many of you have witnessed the scene on a Friday evening with seemingly hundreds of children swarming round the ground! This session is for U6 - U10s of all abilities. The most able children compete in 2 leagues with matches played usually on Monday evenings. Last year's U10s team were unbeaten in their 10 league games and narrowly lost their play-off final. Friendly matches are arranged for the other children against local clubs and there are also one off tournaments throughout the summer.

BTCC was able to offer coaching to the U6 age group in 2008 but it looks almost certain that unless we can recruit more coaches/helpers we won't be able to run this age group this season and other groups may also be affected.

In order to provide the best possible experience for the children on Friday evenings we need volunteers to come forward to work with the club's ECB Level 1 and Level 2 qualified coaches.

U11-U16

Training for the older age groups usually takes place on Saturdays and Sundays and fits in around the senior team's fixtures. This season we are running 2 U11s teams and one at all the other age groups up to U16. Buckingham Town CC has had great success at all youth age group levels, winning many county titles and providing representative cricketers to both Bucks County (boys & girls) and the Aylesbury District teams. Matches take place mid week and are 20 overs a side. The fixtures are all against teams in the north of the county with regional winners competing in a play-off series in late July.

WHAT WE NEED AND HOW YOU CAN HELP

Volunteers to come forward to assist with the coaching and running of the various age group teams. Even if you have not played cricket before your assistance is invaluable. The coaches can set out the session and provide all of the technical and coaching expertise but they need help running small sided games and with overall supervision of the children. No qualifications are required to start helping and if you enjoy the experience then ECB coaching courses are available for those who wish to develop their coaching skills further.

You do not need to commit to all of the training sessions.

If you can help or wish to discuss any of the matters raised please don't hesitate to contact me.

PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN

INDOOR TRAINING BEGINS ON 1 MAR 2009 - DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF WE COULD GET SOME VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH INDOOR TRAINING

Many thanks

Ade Johnson
BTCC Youth/Mini Coordinator
01280 824588
ade.rosie@virgin.net


Senior Nets 2009
(News item dated December 10th, 2008)
Senior nets will be held at Stowe School on Sunday mornings from 10am to 12pm on the following dates:-

February 2009 1st
  8th
  15th
  22nd
March 2009 1st
  8th
  15th
  22nd

Any prospective new players are welcome to attend.


Best Yet For Patel
(News item dated December 23rd, 2008)
Town's former overseas player Kiwi Jeetan Patel returned his best ever bowling figures in his Test career taking 5-110 in the 2nd innings of the drawn match against the West Indies at Napier today (23/12/08).
All Day Match for Mid-Week Side
(News item dated December 21st, 2008)
Town are pleased to announce a new mid-week fixture for 2009 which it is hoped will become an annual event.

Town will travel to the superb School Field Ground., Magdalen Bridge, Oxford to play Magdalen Old Boys who are known as Old Waynfletes. The MCC also play at these outstanding facilities.

The match will start at 11.30am to include lunch and teas.

Provisional date for this new fixture is Monday 6th July, 2009.


Town's New Sunday 1st XI skipper 2009
(News item dated December 21st, 2008)
Chris Wigan has agreed to skipper the Sunday 1st XI in 2009 and we wish him well and ask players to again support Sunday cricket. Chris along with his brother Tim joined Town last year and both were useful recruits to the Club. Chris is an all rounder and can also keep wicket.
New Home for Town's 3rds - 2009
(News item dated December 12th, 2008)
Agreement has been reached between BTCC and Gawcott CC and the Local Parish Council for Town to use the Richard Roper Playing Fields, Gawcott for 2009 and hopefully subsequent seasons for Town's 3rd XI OTCL matches. League approval and inspection still have to carried out but this is unlikely to be a problem as the Gawcott CC facilities are excellent.

Thanks to Stoke Hammond CC and Sports Club for the use of their ground for the past two Seasons for the Saturday 3rds. BTCC appreciate their hospitality over this period.

Stoke Hammond CC, Champions of Div 4 of the Morrants Four Counties League in 2008, have decided to run a 2nd XI side in 2009 for the first time in their history. And we wish them well.

Town's fixture secretary, Bob Hutt, was part of Stoke's championship winning side in 2008.


Past Town overseas players
(News item dated November 12th, 2008)
Town's former kiwi overseas batsman/leg spinner Taran Nethula is doing well back in New Zealand for their summer campaign. To follow his progress:-
www.aucklandcricket.co.nz

Click on www.onslow.co.nz to see how Jimad Khan is faring (Onslow is also Rhys Morgan's old club)

To see how Jeetan Patel and Dewayne Bowden are faring click on www.cricketwellington.co.nz


Junior Awards 2008
(News item dated November 12th, 2008)
Pictures from the Junior Awards night in September are here.
Saturday 1st XI Captain 2009
(News item dated October 29th, 2008)
Jason Ell is Town's new Saturday captain taking over from Rob Large. Jason will be looking to take the Club back into the Home Counties after their unlucky relegation this year.

Rob, who had a tremendous season with the bat in 2008, it is hoped will again be playing for the Town but at the present time due to work commitments it has not been confirmed.


New Players for 2009
(News item dated October 29th, 2008)
Could any new players interested in joining Buckingham Town for the 2009 season please contact skipper Jason Ell ( 07715 055337). Town will be looking to win the Cherwell Division One and return to the Home Counties League in 2010.
AGM Report
(News item dated October 29th, 2008)
At Town's recent 139th AGM Jason Ell was elected as Town's new Saturday 1st XI skipper.

Dom Pritchard remains as Saturday 2nd XI skipper, likewise Neville Pritchard skippers the Saturday 3rds in 2009. Bob Hutt is in charge of the Sunday 2nds and Midweek XI again and the position of Sunday 1st XI captain is still to be sorted.

Maria Brunning has agreed to stay on as Club Secretary. Bob Hutt remains Fixture Secretary for his 12th year in the position.

Graham Stearn will carry on the dual role of Chairman/Treasurer but Graham stated the search for a new Treasurer was ongoing.

All three senior Saturday sides will be looking for promotion in 2009.

The Saturday 1st XI will be desperate to return to the Home Counties Premier League.

Town 2nd's were desperately unlucky not to win Div 4 of the Cherwell League in 2008 mainly due to bad weather.

Town's 3rds will hope to build on their Div 8B title success in 2008 by winning Div 7 in 2009.


Senior Presentation Evening
(News item dated October 17th, 2008)
Held at the Bourton Road Clubhouse the Senior Awards 2008 were as follows based on the Saturday League performances.

1st XI Batsman of the Year. Rob Large
1st XI Bowler of the Year. Greg Pearson
1st XI Fielder of the Year. Jonny Cater

First XI Player's Player of the Year. Greg Pearson

2nd XI Batsman of the Year. Matt Thatcher
2nd XI Bowler of the Year. Dom Pritchard
2nd XI Fielder of the Year. Robin Pritchard

3rd XI Batsman of the Year. Stuart Helps
3rd XI Bowler of the Year. Paul Sly
3rd XI Fielder of the Year. Callum Cater

2nd XI and 3rd XI Player's Player of the Year to be announced later.

The trophies were presented by Graham Stearn and thanks to Ed Jones and his band "Breathless" for some excellent music. Thanks also to John and Sue Pengelly for the catering and bar work.


F. G. Watts Sunday Challenge League 2008 Finals Day
(News item dated September 25th, 2008)
The Sunday 1st X1 finished runners-up to Old Northamptonians in both the FG Watts Northamptonshire Sunday Challenge League and Cup.

The League campaign saw the final game rained off to leave Buckingham joint second with Wellingborough.

The play-offs for the Cup were then moved to a twenty-twenty finals day held at Stony Stratford on Sunday.

In the opening game Town beat Wellingborough by 26 runs in a very controlled performance after having been put in. After an early loss, skipper Jonny Cater(34 from 30) and Robin Pritchard (14 from 12) put on 30 runs at better than a run a ball to give the innings impetus. This pace was maintained and managed by top scorer Graham Judd (37) with good support from Adrian Johnson (14) to finish on 124 for 7. On a slow wicket this proved too many for Wellingborough who finished on 98 for 9. Excellent 4 over spells from Rob Laird (1 - 11), Graham Judd (1-16), Chris Coates (2-26), Jonny Cater (2-27), Callum Cater (3-20) backed up by sound fielding and good wicket-keeping from Robin Pritchard (2 stumpings) kept them out of reach throughout the innings.

Wellingborough then played ONs and the signs of what was to come were evident as ONs beat Wellingborough by 134 runs!

In the final game ONs proved worthy winners beating Buckingham by 110 runs. Batting first ONs amassed 185 for 4 with consistent performances from all six batsmen - Willey and Mellor both scoring 36 as top scorers. Despite the high score the innings never got out of hand and Town ground fielded well - a couple of dropped catches possibly costing some runs. Judd, Matt Dipple and Callum Cater with 2 wickets the pick of the bowlers. In reply Town didn't recover from early wickets lost - some unfortunate - and despite a solid 25 from Judd were never in the race. A. Babar taking 4-15 to add to his 5 wickets against Wellingborough to be awarded player of the day.

A relatively successful season despite having to draw on a large number of players to meet the fixtures saw Town perform with some credit.

The day was well hosted by Stony and thanks go to the league organisers and sponsors.


BTCC Dinner
(News item dated September 25th, 2008)
Many thanks to everyone that attended the Cricket Club Annual Dinner. Thanks for supporting the club and taking part in the raffle. We hope you all thoroughly enjoyed yourself. I know John was taking some pictures so once I have them I will get a few on the web site for you all.
Thanks again.

Jason and Kelly Chapman


Club Secretary
(News item dated July 3rd, 2008)
BTCC are pleased to announce that new Club Secretary is Maria Brunning, who has accepted the post until at least October and hopefully for longer. Maria can be contacted at maria.brunning@sky.com or on 01280 813672.

We hope all at BTCC will help and support Maria in her new role.

Maria takes over from Ian Wilkinson who resigned due to pressure of work and travelling abroad. Ian will continue to play for the Club and also will still assist with coaching.

BTCC would like to thank Ian for his efforts over the past months as Secretary.


Parking at Bourton Road
(News item dated May 15th, 2006)
I am writing to make you aware that as from tomorrow evening we will be asking you to park on the ground every Friday.

Access will be via the gate where you will be directed to park at the Bourton Road end of the ground. There will be a section taped off and a steward in attendance.


Signing In and Out Procedure
(News item dated May 15th, 2006)
Before a session -
  1. Check on the noticeboard in the clubhouse which colour group your child is in and where on the ground this group will be positioned.
  2. Sign your child in at the desk, write your child a name label and place it on them.
  3. Take your child to the designated area straight away.
After a session -
    Ensure your child is signed out.

Dogs not allowed
BTCC Ground Coordinator Andy Harris writes:
You are reminded that there are NO DOGS allowed on the Bourton Road ground. This is an Aylesbury Vale directive, and quite rightly so from a health point of view given the nature of the sport played and the considerable number of children using the facility.
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