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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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Well Done Steve (see match report).

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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

Other dates are listed below.

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

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

   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.

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

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.

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".

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

Saturday 1st XI

Saturday 2nd XI

Saturday 3rds

Sunday 1sts

Sunday 2nds

Young Player of Year

Clubman of Year

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.

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.

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

Buckingham Town 1sts are at home to Tiddington 1sts

in the OTCL KO Cup

Start 11.15am

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

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

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

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

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

Well done Olly.

Lets hope the rain stays away!

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.

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

6.30pm start

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!

Well done Vish!

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

Well Done Kevin!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

We wish them all the best at their new venue.

Thanks to Ade Johnson and Bob Hutt.

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

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

Contact Club Skipper Jason Ell on 07715 055337

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

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

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.

TO ALL PLAYERS & PARENTS

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

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

WHAT WE NEED AND HOW YOU CAN HELP

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

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

Any prospective new players are welcome to attend.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jason and Kelly Chapman

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.

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.

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.

Ensure your child is signed out.

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.