SCCC represented in the Lord’s Taverners Lord Cowdrey Cup 12th - 14th August 2008.

Two junior players Tom Hancock (skipper) and Jonny Udall (wkt keeper) were in the squad that nearly followed Sheffield’s example last year in winning the competition, this year they were beaten finalists. Sheffield who had won both games (Leeds and Bradford) to get into the final stages, then won all three of their play off group games but lost to London North in the 40 over final.  read more »

1. The match
2. My cricket kit as in whites shirt etc. (the stuff we wash!)
3. Someones cricket boots large size
4. Youth batting gloves and a box all in an Arsenal bag.

Unfortunately I was unable to find item 1, but did manage to retrieve items 2 & 3 from the ground. Was also informed about item 4 which was locked away in the "pavilion". Anyone recognising that they have lost these items contact me or Sheffield works direct.

The proposed tour to India later this year will be from the 22nd October to 8 November. This will be a few days before October half-term and a few days after, which hopefully enables a few more players to avail themselves. The maximum cost would be £400 excluding spending money.

We will play seven matches in total - two 2 day matches and five 50 over matches in five different cities and possibly a day-night 20/20 tournament. The tour will start in Mumbai and end in Goa.  read more »

The top pavilion has passed the inspection by the South Yorkshire League following a week-long restoration led by Julie Lister. Thanks to everyone who contributed to ensuring this was a success. The following people deserve a special thanks - Bill Croft, Andy Leiper, Tom Lister and Andy Staley - as they worked tirelessly around the clock to ensure we were able to finish the project on time.

I hope that the teams and players using this facility appreciate the effort people put into cleaning and restoring the pavilion and do their best to keep it this way.

Many of us who played cricket with Paddy for many years at Collegiate will be very sad to hear of the early death from cancer of Jo, Paddy's wife. Jo was a great,and very knowledgable, cricket supporter and Wednesdayite to boot! Her funeral is likely to be in early January. May she rest in peace.

After last Friday's rather poorly attended end of season dinner an alternative dinner has been organised for Saturday 1 December 2007 at La Mancha on West St. Proceedings will start at about 5.30pm and there will be a set menu which Nadeem will organise.

Please state here whether you will be attending. Speeches by the team captains followed by sauce in various salubrious and less salubrious watering holes in town.

All welcome.

Lord

On Sunday 7th October me and my mate Dan are running the Clumber Park 10k to raise money for P3 Trust Fund which help fund the Teenage Cancer Unit at the Hallamshire Hospital. If you would like to support the cause please visit our fundraising webpage www.justgiving.com/mattanddan

Thanks for your support.

Daniel Mark Longley born today!

Congratulations to Waif and Liz!

I've started the nicknames already. he might have more than Waif before too long!

Please can someone tell me?

Did Fred Trueman get to be a great fast bowler by playing touch rugby on a Thursday evening mid season?

Did Geoffrey Boycott become a great opening batsman by having tennis balls twanged at him from ten yards?

It may be alright for a laugh but you have to hone your skills, groove your muscle memory if you want it to come right on a Saturday.

Just ask them that know. Longers.... Gandalf... and Big T.....the future.

I have been asked to organise a SCCC team to entertain the MCC at Abbeydale on the 24th July 2007 11.00am start. Dress will be jackets and tie.

If you are interested in playing in this fixture please leave your details on the website or contact me via my mobile. If you dont have it then shame on you. Please dont use this as a thread with ridiculous comments. The game is open to all club members of which I will have the final selection. I couldnt get in Macca's side!

I look forward to your response.

Thankyou in anticipation.

Jason Pitcher

Sheffield Collegiate Cricket Club has been added to the cricket clubs directory listings, Cricket Bats website.

Unfortunately I have not been able to arrange a fixture for either Sat or Sun this weekend but if someone can arrange an away fixture on either day at such short notice then please do your best and let me know the outcome.

Alternatively we could practice in the nets (as 2nds & 3rds playing on the main square on Sat & Sun and the rugby club still have use of the top pitch) on Sat or Sun. All available. Which date would people prefer?

Dicko

New feature: classified ads. This may benefit the junior members with kit to sell. To write a classified ad you need to log in and select "Classified Ads" from the "Create Content" menu to the top left (only visible once you are logged in.

Baldwin s Omega Wednesday 21st February 2007

I am pleased to inform you that following Michael s return from the International Triangular Series in Australia he would like to invite you to attend a very special evening s entertainment. The dinner will raise funds for two worthy local children s causes, both of which Michael is proud to be patron.  read more »

Those of you that were lucky enough to play cricket with Graham 'Chucka' Benton may be interested to know that he is the current World Champion at indoor rowing over 2km and has now been put on Britain's Fast Track Gifted and Talented programme to try and get him into the GB team for the next Olympics (on the water!). Article in this week's Observer Sports Monthly Magazine or see here for bit more info. Well done Chucka, top effort.

I've just sent out a brief e-mail to all registered users on this site with details about nets, subscriptions, etc. etc. only to find about a third of them got bounced back because the associated e-mail address is not valid. If you didn't get this e-mail, please update your e-mail address!! To do this, log in - and click on My profile" on the user menu. From there you can update your e-mail address and other details. If you have forgotten your password use the "lost password?" link on the "login here" panel. The system will send you help on logging in, but, obviously, only to the e-mail address on record. If you have a problem please get in touch."

Birkdale nets start on 25th January and the Junior section is short of coaches. If you can help in any way please contact Julie or Tom Lister. Maybe we can have a rota if you cant make every week. The U13's start at 6pm and U15's at 7pm. We also need help on Sunday's from 3-4.30pm starting on 7th January at King Ecgbert's. Even if you can only help occasionally it would be appreciated.