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It was only the 2nd time this season Farnham Royal had lost a HCPL match.

Home Counties League Division2 West

                P       W       D       L       Can     Pts
Farnham Royal   9       6       2       1       0       185
Basing.& Hants  9       5       0       4       0       151
Wokingham       9       4       2       3       0       144
Thatcham Town   9       4       2       3       0       143
Thame Town      9       4       2       3       0       143
Finchampstead   9       4       3       2       0       138
Gerrards Cross  9       4       1       3       1       137
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BUCKINGHAM T.CC 9       3       1       5       0       125
Burnham         9       3       1       5       0       105
Kidlington      9       0       0       8       1        55

Cherwell League Division 4

                P       W       D       L       Abn     Pts
Twyford         9       5       2       2       0       167
BUCKINGHAM T.2  9       5       2       1       1       155
Banbury 20 2nd  9       5       1       3       0       152
Ox. Downs 2     9       3       4       2       0       145
Stokenchurch    9       5       1       3       0       137
Shipton 2       9       4       0       5       0       137
P. Risborough   9       3       4       2       0       133
Chearsley       9       3       1       5       0       103
Kimble          9       2       0       6       1       102
Chal.&Childrey2 9       1       1       7       0        80

Cherwell League Division 8b

                P       W       D       L       Abn     Pts
BUCKINGHAM.T 3  8       6       0       1       1       169
G. Brickhill 2  8       5       0       2       1       141
Wallingford 2   8       4       2       1       1       140
Stokenchurch 2  8       4       1       3       0       120
Banbury IV      8       4       0       3       1       116
Twyford 2       8       4       0       4       0       113
Brackley 2      8       2       1       5       0        90
Aston Rowant 3  8       1       2       5       0        69
Chearsley 2     8       1       0       7       0        41

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.

Also joining the Club is Leo Churms a pace bowler from Potton Town, Beds. He is also studying at Southampton University with Jonny Cater, Town's wicket-keeper batsman.

Students Chris and Tim Wigan who live at Syresham are newcomers as well. Stephen Lewis has joined from Bicester & North Oxford and Stuart Parker a former Town youth player has re-joined from Great Horwood.

Departing are Chris Harris, Town's first team opening bowler for several seasons. Chris has joined Northampton Saints. Dilshan Direkze has joined his local village side Thornborough. Both players have been at Town for quite a long time, both coming through the youth ranks, and we wish them well.

Derek served cricket in a number of capacities and in his own inimitable style. As well as being Chairman of the Cherwell League for 17 years he sat on the Oxfordshire Cricket Board for many years chairing the youth section as well as running the County over 50's team.

All at BTCC send our deepest condolences to Derek's family.

They have completed the double now after having won the South Division2 title this year, winning all of their 18 league matches.

This is the 6th season in a row the ladies have gained promotion. http://www.buckinghamhc.co.uk

On Sunday 11th May Town will play their first Sunday League match of the season whilst the 2nds will be at home to Towcesterians.

Stuart has stepped down due to work committments but hopes to play some cricket this year and also hopes to continue his coaching work with the Club. Stuart missed most of last year through injury but returned for the last 3rd XI league match in 2007 and scored a ton (107).

Neville, a wicket-keeper batsman, has played for the Town for many years along with his two sons Dominic and Robin. All three play prominent roles in the Club's coaching structure.

Please see below for the workshops that will run in April and May:

• First Aid for Sport - Thurs 17th April - Buckingham Community Centre - 6pm - 10pm
• scUK Safeguarding & Protecting Children - Thurs 24th April - S Bucks DC Offices, Denham - 7pm -10pm
• scUK Equity in your Coaching - Tues 29th April - Stoke Mandeville Stadium - 7pm - 10pm
• First Aid for Sport - Tues 6th May - Milton Keynes tbc - 6pm - 10pm
• scUK Safeguarding & Protecting Children - Mon 12th May - Buckingham School - 7pm - 10pm
• Sports First Aid - Sat 17th May - (Full day workshop - 9am-4pm) - Aylesbury area
• First Aid for Sport - Mon 19th May - High Wycombe tbc - 6pm - 10pm
• Introduction to Funding - Wed 21st May - Stoke Mandeville Stadium - 7pm - 10pm
• scUK Analysing your Coaching - Thurs 29th May - Stoke Mandeville Stadium - 7pm - 10pm

Bucks Sport Team

For further details please contact:

graham stearn 01280 816145
grahamstearn@tiscali.co.uk

or

jason ell 07715 055 337
jason@nags.wanadoo.co.uk

Dates
Feb     3rd.    10th.   17th.   24th.
March   2nd.    9th.    16th.    (NOT 23RD)     30th.
April   6th.    13th.

The -15's and -16's are also invited to these net sessions along with any prospective new players.

For details and entry form see www.winslowlions.org.uk.

Start (10:30am) and finish in Winslow.

Entrance fees (in advance): £10 running club members, £12 non-members. Minimum age on race day: 15.

I can deliver printed entry forms to you. I am a Winslow Lions Club member in Buckingham. Hoping to hear from you.

Bill Winget, 26 Moreton Drive, Buckingham MK18 1JQ. Phone: 01280 821343. Email: bill.winget@yahoo.co.uk.

Well done James.

Anyone with a few hours a week spare would be welcome.

The 2nd and 3rd XI's remain in the Oxford Times Cherwell League.

Most Sundays BTCC have 2 sides and there are some midweek afternoon matches.

The other sides in this Division are:

Aston Rowant 3
Banbury T. IV
Brackley 2
Chearsley 2
Great Brickhill 2
Stokenchurch 2
Twyford 2
Wallingford 2

7th June Away Gerrards Cross
14th June Home Kidlington
21st June Away Thatcham Town
28th June Away Basingstoke & N.Hants

5th July Home Burnham
12th July Home Farnham Royal
19th July Away Wokingham
26th July Home Finchampstead

2nd Aug Away Thame Town
9th Aug Home Gerrards Cross
16th Aug Away Kidlington
23rd Aug Home Thatcham Town
30th Aug Home Basingstoke & N.Hants

6th Sept Away Burnham

(Sunday mornings 10am to 12pm.)

February 3rd. 10th. 17th. 24th.
March 2nd. 9th. 16th. (not 23rd) 30th.
April 6th. 13th.

Brentham play in the Middlesex Senior League and were runners-up in Div 2 in 2007. Brentham are based in Ealing, London.

Should Town progress they would be away to South Woodford or Tring Park on Sunday 18th May.

In the first game at Adelaide (14/12) the Aussies chasing 254-7 won easily making 255-3.

The 2nd game at Sydney (16/12)was rained off with the Kiwis 30-3.

In the deciding match at Hobart(19/12) the Aussies made 282-6 and the Kiwis batted poorly closing on 168 all out. Town's former overseas player Jeetan Patel played in the 2nd and 3rd matches. His bowling figures at Hobart were 8-0-57-0 and he made 1 not not with the bat but rain prevented him bowling or batting at Sydney.

Bryn a good cricketer along with his wife Leone also helped the Club off the field alot and this year was coaching the -7's.

Buckingham Town CC would like to thank Bryn and his wife for all his efforts and we all wish him and his family every success and happiness in their new adventure.

He didn't play in the 1st match at Durban(25/11/07). South Africa chasing 248-6 won off the last ball of the match making 249-8.

Jeetan came into the 2nd match at Port Elizabeth (30/11/07) when his Black Cats won comfortably. Chasing 209-9 the Kiwi's won easily making 210-3. Jeetan turned in a tidy performance with his off spin with figures of 10-0-39-1.

In the deciding match in Cape Town today (2/12/07) the home side South Africa won easily. NZ made a modest 238-8. South Africa reached their target for the loss of five wickets and Jeetan's figures were 7.2-0-54-0.

Entrance is free - come along with the kids and treat them !!

Father Christmas will be there !!!!!

South Africa in reply just managed to win with one delivery left in the match as they closed on 131-7.

Dropped catches cost New Zealand dear along with their poor batting display. Jeetan bowled four tidy overs taking 2-17.

His wickets were Mark Boucher "adjudged" to be lbw and he had Shaun Pollock caught in the deep.

At a reasonably well attended meeting Ben Stafford has taken over the captaincy of the sunday 1st XI and Dominic Pritchard is the new captain of the saturday 2nd XI, Rob Large remains captain of the saturday 1st XI and after winning the Cherwell League this season is looking forward to the challenges of the Home Counties League in 2008.

Stuart Helps remains the saturday 3rd XI captain whilst Bob Hutt is again sunday 2nd XI captain and midweek captain. Vice captains to all sides to be announced shortly.

Ian Wilkinson remains as Secretary and Graham Stearn is again Chairman and will also carry out the Treasurer's duty on a temporary basis until the vacancy is filled and Bob Hutt is fixture secretary for the 11th consecutive year.

Ian Wilkinson reported the 1st XI had won the Cherwell League and the F.G. Watts Sunday Cup in 2007 and again had a flourishing junior section which had seen a BTCC's girls' team start up and BTCC had gained its Clubmark accreditation this year.

Subscriptions for seniors to increase from £50 to £60.

Junior membership for all children was raised from £30 for all children to £35 for the first child and £20 for siblings.

Senior match fees to increase from £6 to £7 per match.

Junior match fees to increase from £4 to £5 per match.

Minutes of the 2007 AGM are here.

In the days of the old Buckingham Town Cricket and Sports Club (Cricket,Rugby & Hockey) George and his late wife Lorna were stalwarts of the Sports Club for many years.

With the Rugby Club moving to their new premises at Maids Moreton and the Hockey Club playing on artificial pitches away from Bourton Road George and Lorna remained Vice Presidents of Buckingham Town Cricket Club and their passion and support for these three sports never ceased.

They are both sadly missed.

UK based players are invited to contact the club if interested (club web site - www.towncricket.org)

BTCC web master Mike Pont would like to thank everyone who contributed material for the BTCC web site in Season 2007. Andrew Holland did a great job, regularly writing the Saturday 1st XI match reports. Bob Hutt gets special mention for all his efforts, supplying most of the other match reports, as well as news feeds and other copy, without which the web site would be nothing. Bob of course also does much other valuable work around the club. Three cheers for Bob!

Buckingham Town finished champions of Div 1 and will now play Home Counties cricket in 2008. Banbury Town 2nds finished runners-up.

In Div 4 Wolverton were crowned champions with Bledlow Village runners-up. Didcot and Brackley finished in the bottom two places as Town's 2nd's escaped relegation late on to finish seventh.

In Div 7 Long Marston 2nds became champions with Bledlow Village 2nds runners-up. Buckingham's 3rd XI finished second bottom and face probable relegation. Kingston Bagpuize 2nds finished bottom of Div 7.

Town's 3rds ended their 2007 season with a spirited display against champions Long Marston 2nds with skipper and all rounder Stuart Helps, returning after a long injury, scoring a superb 107.

BTCC 3rd XI, 2007 Season

The game was very close with the County under 13s scoring a competitive 102-9 from 25 overs. Daniel Bradley, captain Harry Martin, Jamie Craik, Ella Johnson, Lottie Scarr, Emma Mundy, Jordan Helps, Charlie Sly, Sophia Bridgman, Sophie Rooney and Harry Scarr all bowled well.

In reply Jordan Helps batted through for 35 not out as Buckingham paced the innings well to win with just two balls remaining. He was well supported by Harry Martin, Alistair Martin, Harry Scarr and Daniel McAndrew who all batted well.

Any girls wanting to play cricket and join the club’s girls squad can do so. There will be coaching sessions supported by the Bucks Cricket Board together with girls from other clubs in North Bucks throughout the Winter starting in the New Year. Details will be available on the club website as they are confirmed.

Starting with a total of 200 Olney batted first and posted a very competitive net score of 295 with Harry Warne scoring 15, Ben Minter 10 and Jake Glover 10.Buckingham bowled tightly with Alistair Martin, Harry Scarr, and Joe Robey each costing less than 2 runs an over and Jordan Helps and Ryan Marsden also economical.

Ed Kinman achieved what was to prove a crucial direct hit run-out in the last over.

In reply Buckingham scored quickly whilst losing wickets. William Bonthrone scored 19, Ed Kinman an explosive 32 and Harry Scarr 11 as the game see-sawed towards the final over with the final pair of Joe Robey and captain Chloe Hill at the wicket needing 4 to win. The win was achieved when Chloe Hill played the final ball safely. For Olney Charlie Clarke and Josh Selvey each took two wickets, Tom & Eddie Goss, Joe Cameron - who took two splendid catches - and Jake Glover each took one wicket.

The event was sponsored by the Gadget Shop. A highly successful and fun event was eventually won by High Wycombe with Buckingham Town Panthers finishing runners-up.

Club coaches Rod Bridgman, Ian Wilkinson, Adrian Freeman, Bryn Jones and Adrian Johnson all helped the morning go well and thanks also to all the ladies who helped as well on the day.

Thanks to Nev Pritchard for his help, also to the Bucks Youth managers.

Thanks to John Pengelly behind the bar and also to Norman Wilby with the ground work.

The Kwik Cricket was followed by a Bucks -14's trial match in the afternoon. Town's Frank Johnson(13) played for one of the sides at the last moment and did well.

The other semi-final sees Old Northamptonian play Horton House.

Paul is currently a coach/manager for the Club and has been a prolific wicket taker mainly for the 2nd XI for many years and is currently playing for Town's Saturday 2nd XI.

It is open to all junior players and the 4 day session will cost £40 per child starting at 10am and finishing at 3pm each day.

Any child wishing to attend should contact their team manager or club secretary Ian Wilkinson 01280 823239 or email ianwilkinson11@btinternet.com

Town set off for the long trip Sunday morning at 8.30am knowing the match would be very doubtful in which case a bowl out or toss of the coin would have to decide the result.

In the event, the -15s crashed out of the National Championship after making the long trip to Slough (report to follow).

Slough batted first and scored only 78 and Buckingham failed by just 2 runs to go through to the next round. Town didn't play up to their recent good form and put in a disappointing display.

Town travelled to Oxford, skipper Hutt elected to bat and Town made an impressive 283-5 from their 40 overs against Erratics.

Jimad, coming in at No 4, scored 181 n.o. which included 12 sixes. He also achieved a feat rarely seen at any type of cricket match.

He hit 6 sixes, all massive, from one over of six deliveries scoring a total of 36 in the over.

Town won by 1 run as Erratics closed on 282-8.

The full match report is here.

What a match !!!

Playing nine games in a wonderfully well organised and enjoyable environment the Town's teams won six of them, playing well and demonstrating good skills in every game.

In the afternoon both the 1st and 2nd elevens played their counterparts with 20 of the coaches and coaching assistants from the morning games remaining to play with a number of the children staying for some of the time to see just how their coaches play.

A big thanks to the Old Albanians and also to Nev Pritchard for organising at the Buckingham end and thanks for all the help from the parents and coaches all of whom made it a fantastic day out.

The Club would like to thank Lorna for all her efforts and are sorry to see her leave.

Until a replacement is found Chairman Graham Stearn will carry out the relevant duties.

A new date is yet to be set.

Town were set to host the Bucks -16's match against Wales -16's on Tuesday 3rd July but the match was also called off Monday afternoon with Town's ground waterlogged.

Jack Deal and Adam Bone scored the bulk of the runs for Town and a good all round team effort in the field and bowling saw Town home.

Phillip, formerly with Surrey, played against Farnham CC on Saturday(2nd June) and took nine wickets at a cost of 31 runs as Farnham could only make 118.

However it wasn't enough as Sutton were dismissed for only 64 with Phil scoring just 5 runs.

It is the world's biggest football competition for children aged 10-12. Josh, a goalkeeper with Oxford United, will represent England at the Nations Cup final in France on July 1st.

Josh is also a County cricket player with Bucks and plays for Buckingham Town.

He comes from a sporting family with his parents Paul and Tricia keen sports people and their other children Tom and daughter Chloe both play cricket and football. Both Tom and Chloe play for the Town's youth sides and Tom also plays senior cricket for the Town.

It will be an impressive site by all accounts giving up to date information on every aspect of the League.

The site is located at www.cherwellcricketleague.co.uk.

Jeetan didn't take any wickets but he did score his highest ODI score of 34 against Sri Lanka yesterday.

Jeetan, who plays for Wellington, in New Zealand, played six matches in this years World Cup taking seven wickets with his off spin including the prized wicket of Ricky Ponting the Australian captain.

Jeetan has played just the one Test which was against South Africa in which he scored 27 runs and took 3-117.

Contact: Bob Hutt 01280 817829 huttbob@aol.com

We regret to inform all cricket-lovers that John Malfait passed away on the morning of Saturday January 27th 2007.

John made an enormous contribution to the game in Northamptonshire - a contribution recognised with the award of his MBE a few years ago - and very many young cricketers owe him a huge debt of gratitude.

He was a fine cricketer in his own right scoring heavily in the Northampton Town League and gained selection for the Northants 2nd XI.

At the time of his death he was a member of Northants CCC's general committee and was also on the Northants Cricket League committee.

Overs the past few years he helped run The Shires Park Lawnmower Youth Cricket League in which Buckingham Town CC annually enter sides.

We at Buckingham Town CC offer our sympathy to Janet and his family.

Chris will however be assisting with the running of the Hair Moda side in 2007.

Over the years Chris's sides have won various leagues and cups and have produced players for the Club's senior sides.

Under Andy's guidance and hard work the Club probably has had the best ten years in its history with many achievements both on and off the field. Stalwart Andy will be greatly missed and we can only hope that perhaps he might return to the Club one day.

All at BTCC would like to thank Andy for all his hard work and wish him well in the future.

With the Community Coach scheme having seen children from local schools given taster sessions, plus England's Ashes success fresh in the minds of youngsters new to the game, Town's coaching clinics have grown with dramatic effects.

Children from under 6 to under 10 have enjoyed coaching and matches throughout the summer with 9 qualified coaches, 9 coaching assistants and further support from 9 of their elders in the under 12 - 15 age groups who have been a tremendous help and example to them.

Town's numbers have rocketed to having 12 players at under 6 and also under 7, 28 at under 8, 19 at under 9 and 19 at under 10.

Almost all of the children have represented the club in matches. The 2006 record stands at played 17 matches, winning 9 and losing 8, but improving every week.

Eight of the children have been nominated for county trials for next years’ under 10 group - four from the under 9s and four from the under 8s. The strength in depth has been realised through rotating teams this year to give as many as possible the chance to learn and progress.

Parents have shown great support with barbeques on most Fridays in a very encouraging atmosphere. Bourton road has a family feel about it every Friday.

The children were delighted to receive their Buckingham Town CC shirts that were sponsored by D&S Helps and WG Hill.

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.

Under advice from STRI, the consultants who also managed the Millennium Stadium pitch and the relaying of the Lords outfield, Town has purchased mobile wicket covers and sheets.

John Bercow MP, Cllr Tim Mills and Cllr Robin Stutchbury were all present at Bourton Road on Saturday morning to see the work that has taken place.

Town has been awarded a total of £7k in Grant Aid from local sources for the total project. The breakdown for this is £5k from the Buckingham and Gawcott Charitable Trust and £2k from the Aylesbury Vale Joint Sports Council.

In addition, Town's clubhouse has been redecorated, plus the club has purchased an umpire's changing facility, including two showers and a basin, in line with league requirements.

The past three years has seen improvements to Town's Bourton Road facilities valued in the region of £80k.

The Bourton Road club received the top status for youth cricket by being named an Activity Club in the Focus Club system.

The county has been split into four parts with Town and Cublington CC selected as the Aylesbury Vale representatives.

The Bucks Cricket Board has appointed the Bucks Captain and former Surrey opener Paul Atkins as the club's Community Coach.

The scheme started this week when Atkins attended three local schools - Buckingham Junior School, Bourton Meadow School and Grenville School - giving taster sessions and introducing children to cricket.

When the session move outdoors, Atkins will support Town's youth structure so the club fully benefit from the scheme.

Chris will again deal with Boundary Sports, as he did in 2005. This means all of the club kit for seniors with carry the same design.

See the Merchandise section of the website for a list of images, with prices, plus ordering details.

All kit orders must be accompanied with a cheque and sent to Treasurer Lorna Stafford - 43 Small Crescent, Linden Village, Buckingham MK18 7DE by Sunday 12th March 2006.

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.