Hanslope Cricket Club

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The Club's AGM this year will be held on February 19th at 8pm in the Pavilion Tea Room.

Want to know who had the best economy rate?  Which Coles brother took the most wickets?  Who caught the most balls?  Who scored the most runs and the best bowling strike rate?  Then the complete run down of all those season vital statistics is now available from the 'Statistics' link from the front page.

HCC's website has been generating interest from all over the world.  Recorded hits include visits from the following countries;

United Kingdom    United States    New Zealand    Australia

France    Portugal    Denmark    Belize    Saudi Arabia    Canada

Pakistan    St. Lucia    Belgium    Japan    Estonia    Egypt    Finland

The friendly averages are now available on the website.  Click here or access of from 'Statistics' off the main page.  League and overall averages to follow...

This years awards have now been presented at this year's presentation evening, click here to see who collected each award.  Also a special presentation was made to Archie Sains for his dedication and commitment to the club over 30 years, many of which as chairman.  Archie was presented with a picture of the President's XI squads of this year along with a specially painted picture of a game in progress at the Recreation Ground with the famous spire in the background.  Season averages to follow soon, it will just a little while to input them on the site...

Lastly if anyone left a diary behind please contact the Saracen's Head to be reunited!

30th September 2002 - Presentation Night, Final Part

Ticket price for this year's Presentation evening is £12.50 each, the price includes buffet and disco.  Please see either Steve / Ben Ritchie, Ross Coles or Andy Madeley - payment by cheque is preferable made out to 'Hanslope Cricket Club'.  Also available for those wishing to stay over is overnight accommodation and breakfast at reduced rates of £80 for a double room.

HCC's Presentation Evening will be held at the Saracens Head Hotel in Towcester on Friday 25th October.  The Saracens Head is 11 miles from the Watts Arms travelling to the A5 roundabout and the hotel can be found on the old A5 / A43 crossroads in the centre of town with ample car parking in the hotel car park behind.  Ticket prices will be announced shortly.

HCC depart on their tour to Chester this Friday at 11am, tourists travelling by minibus need to be at the Recreation ground by 10.45am.  Remember to bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids!!

In a game which HCC had to win to have any chance of survival, it also turned out that Gayton had their 5 points restored and instead of playing for promotion they were playing to win the league.  As it turned out Hanslope beat Gayton denying them the championship and as hoped Deanshanger lost to Sibford ensuring HCC's safety.

Hanslope Cricket Club's presentation evening date has been set for Friday 25th October, the venue is yet to be decided.

HCC have a spare fixture this Sunday after being let down by Cranfield University.  If you would like to arrange a fixture at sort notice, please contact the Fixture Secretary.

Hanslope require to beat Gayton in their last league game of the season to avoid relegation to Division 3 and even then Sibford have to beat Deanshanger in order to Hanslope to avoid the drop.  Another twist to the end of the season is that Gayton also need a win in their attempt at promotion, which sets Saturday up as a tense and exciting game.  The last game is to be played at Hanslope on the Recreation Ground starting at 2pm on Saturday, your support will be appreciated! 

Dan Green is this years winner of the annual Single Wicket Competition, unlucky finalist Steve Ritchie was runner up for the third year running.  Dan's victory came after bowling Steve out for 18.  Dan met Paul Redman in the Semi Final bowling Paul out first ball and Steve played against Charlie Walmsley who was caught by Peter Firth after scoring one run.  The quarter finals were;

Matthew Hodinott v Dan Green (W)

Peter Firth v Paul Redman (W)

Steve Ritchie (W) v Matthew Pell

Charlie Walmsley (W) v Ben Ritchie

Club honours are now available form the front page.  Currently there is only the Club's record in the Wolverton Knockout Cup, input from current and past Club members with Hanslope's other achievements will be much appreciated.  

Robin Coles President's XI team beat a HCC side on Sunday in an entertaining game which saw HCC post a score of 124 of 35 overs with the President's XI achieving the target with 10 overs spare.  Ross Coles top scored with 33 for HCC in an otherwise dismal batting performance from HCC.  With such a low target set HCC go of to a great start taking the first wicket of the President's XI for 1-1, Paul Redman bowling with Scott Hinshelwood catching behind the stumps.  Next to fall was D. Spinelli, caught by Ben Ritchie off Dan Green's bowling.  But Robin had a batsmen up his sleeves, Alan Brown scored 108 not out after being dropped twice early on in his innings - once off Green's and then Redman's bowling.  Click here for pictures of the day.

Friendly and overall averages are now available on the link below.

League averages are now available on the web site under Statistics, friendly and overall averages will be available hopefully by the end of the week.

Mears Ashby have thrown down a challenge to Hanslope for this Sunday's (perhaps not so) friendly, copy of text from Mears Ashby follows;

Dear All,

Have you seen that our Arch Sunday cricketing rivals, and their
evil skipper Jonathan De Funnell have launched their own web
site. A very good effort too, but I can't wait for our contest
with them next year on the cricket pitch.

Their site is located at www.hanslopecc.com

I'd love it if we beat them really love it, I just know my
favourite player Jonny Bennett is going to put them to the sword
with his maverick batting, putting one over the evil De Funnell
and his nasty sledging tactics. He calls it mental
disintegration of the opposition you know.

Yours,

John Maverick Batsmanship Bennett Jnr (name changed by depoll)
Chief Operating Officer
The John Bennett Must Open the Batting Campaign
3 Bennett Cottages
John Bennett Way
Springfield
England

Congratulations to Mark Langman who scoped the top prize in HCC's World Cup Competition.  In a World Cup full of shocks Mark scored 98 points winning him £50, in second place was Pete Farey who picks up £20 and in third place was Hannah West who collects £10.  Full place standings are available on the World Cup page.

Sunday's fixture against Willen saw two personal bests set by HCC.  Mark Redman was first, playing his first game of the season, scored 26 with Hanslope chasing Willen's total of 201.  Once Mark had been bowled it was then the turn of Peter Firth and with Hanslope requiring a run rate of 8 an over Firth smashed 17 before being caught behind.

Hanslope lost the game after Jim Petrie was run out by Steve Ritchie for a 'Golden Duck', with Steve quick to follow.  Dan Green was 7 not out whilst Charlie Warmsley scored 1 run before being bowled.  Losing the game also saw Steve Ritchie's 100% matching winning record as captain, it now stands as 50%!  Earlier in the game both Matthew Pell and Barry Iseton batted superbly with Barry also taking 4 wickets, Dan Green and Paul Redman also bowled well collecting a wicket each.  Barry Iseton was later installed as man of the match.

Remember, closing date for the World Cup Competition closing at 12pm on the 31st May.  So hurry up and get your entries in!

On June the 3rd Hanslope entertain Castlethorpe at the Recreation Ground.  The game starts at 1:30pm with a BBQ starting at 12:30pm, also happening on the Queen's Golden Jubilee is the village picnic, 5 a side football on the all weather surface and an 'open air barn dance' in the evening organised by the Hanslope Street Fair Committee.  Please feel free to come and support Hanslope on this great day.

Hanslope beat Old Bradwell at Old Bradwell on Sunday with J. Funnell scoring 130 (his second best total) and B. Taylor also scoring his best for the Club with 53.  To see a partial score card, click here.

The Watts Arms are holding a Race Night on Sunday 26th May with proceeds going to Hanslope Cricket Club.  HCC are playing Hanslope Football Club in the afternoon in the return fixture from the football match on Boxing Day.  You can sponsor a race, become a horse owner and bet on the night - see you then...

The winners from HCC's Football League competition are to be announced on Friday the 17th May in the Watts Arms at 7:30.  Bar snacks will also be provided for a small fee to cover costs.  Results will be posted over the weekend for those unable to make the presentation.  

For those of you who have missed out on seeing pictures from Simon's Stag weekend then James Brown has kindly published them at the following address brownjd77. 

HCC's website has been relocated, but what does this mean to you.  The main address of www.hanslopecc.com remains unchanged, but all pages have new addresses meaning if you have links to specific pages you will need to renew them.  The site has changed location so that the 'pop up' adverts no longer appear and more importantly so HCC can advertise on the site as well.  It also means that pages download quicker to your computer.  Apart from that you should not notice any further changes.

HCC's very own Simon Brown tied the knot on Sunday with Sharon.  The Sunday Team were so keen to make the reception on time they crashed to 50 all out against New Bradwell (or was it that the backbone of the team, the Ritchie Bros & Firth, skipped the game to attend the ceremony)!  The wedding was held at Stowe in the beautiful grounds of Stowe School with the ceremony and reception being held in the grand main house.  HCC thank Sharon & Simon for inviting the squad to the reception and an enjoyable evening was had by all.  HCC wish Sharon & Simon all the best for the future together.

The South Northants League has confirmed the starting times of all League games this season following confusion and a difference of opinions at the League AGM.  Games during May, June & July will start at 2:30.  Games for August and September will commence from 2pm.

Following the success of the League Competition last summer (which we hope to be running again for the start of the 02/03 season), we are running a World Cup comp.  Click here for further details.

Hanslope Cricket Club are pleased to announce that this year's official Club sponsor will the Watts Arms Public House.  The Club thanks last year's sponsors, Griff & Arlene tenants of the Watts Arms until 2001.  Chris & Steph, new tenants of the Watts Arms will be sponsoring the Club this year.  For further information about the Watts Arms, click here.  Match and Ball sponsors will follow.

The Club Fixture Secretary has now completed arranging all friendly fixtures for the forthcoming season.  Members will be issued with fixture cards shortly.

Training Sessions this year will take on a Thursday evening starting from 18th April.  Anyone interested in participating in taking part in training is more than welcome to come along or if you want further information then please email the secretary.

Hanslope Cricket Club have launched a new regular newsletter aimed to keep local villagers up to date with events within the Club.  Issue 1 is now available in the Watts Arms on the bar, alternatively you can view the letter online - this may take a couple of minutes to load.  Thanks goes to Ben for writing this first issue and should you have any future contributions, please feel free to contact Ben with your article or idea.

The Fixture Secretary has just released the first confirmed friendly fixtures of the season, click here to view.  Thanks also goes to former Fixture Secretary, Paul Smith, for last year's fixtures and the ones he has already arranged for this year.  Not all dates have been filled yet, so we are still looking to fill our available slots.  Please email Fixture Secretary to book a game.

HCC will start indoor net sessions in the Morgan Hall of Radcliffe School. Practice sessions take place from 2pm to 3pm on the following dates.
Sunday 17th March
Sunday 24th March
Sunday 7th April
Sunday 14th April

All ages and abilities are welcome and transport can be provided - please email Secretary@HanslopeCC.com  for more information.

11th March 2002 - ARCHIE RETIRES!

After more than 15 years, Archie Sains has sadly decided to stand down from the position of Chairman of Hanslope Cricket Club. Archie's presence and enthusiasm will be greatly missed by everybody at HCC and we would like to wish him a long and happy retirement.

Archie has been replaced as Chairman by Andy Madeley, who is joined on the committee by Ross Coles (Vice Chairman), Ken Reynolds (Treasurer), Steve Ritchie (Secretary), Ben Ritchie (Fixture Secretary). Jon Funnell has once again been confirmed as Club Captain and Ross Coles/Scott Hinshelwood have again been elected as Vice-Captains. The Committee is completed by Peter Firth, Will Giffin and Paul Smith.

Hanslope Cricket Club Committee has announced the Club's AGM.  All members are encouraged to attend the meeting to be held in the Sports Pavilion on the Recreation Ground on February 27th at 8pm.

15th January 2002 - League Fixtures Announced

The South Northants Second Division fixtures have been released.  Hanslope face Afro-Carribean at Furzton on the 4th May and Croughton on the 11th May at the Recreation Ground.  For full 2002 League fixtures click here.

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