St Neots Methodists....

Searing heat for evening game against St Neots Methodists....standin-in skipper (AT) opted for shade, while opening bats Moss and Shaw opted for cool test match style approach. OJ sent in to up the pace, should have been out twice on boundary, and eventually miscued for disappointing single figure score. AT rescued innings with decent 36 (retired) but booed off pitch for running out daughter (MT). Scrambled to 96 runs off 16 overs, despite widespread confusion on last ball. LSVCC fielding and bowling excellent all round....OJ made up for dismal batting, and spin twins PP and OT kept scores down. Sprinkling of wickets for all, and a good last over victory for home side.....

Logo....

Finalising a logo for shirts and maybe caps next season...have a look at images below and let me know which one you prefer. The basis for the design is from 109 squadron shield, from whom we originally borrowed the motto 'primi hastati'. I think left one for shirts right one for caps ?

Northants U10-13 player of the month....

Glenn Davies.....

Farewell (for now) to Glenn who has returned to Australia....I'd hoped to hide away, but after day 3 of first test I'm not so sure ! We're pleased that you had such a good time playing for LSVCC, so thank you for your very kind words in support of the club....we look forward to seeing you again in years to come. We'd also like to thank you enormously for generous donation of funds and kit. Keep in touch.

LSVCC Stats

Started to load LSVCC stats sheets into Documents folder.

Overview on front sheet when opened, individual stats by clicking the number relating to your name. will upload seasons as i do them have 2008 ready but issues with upload today.

2009 ongoing sheet on going and will update as and when.

Got an 'all seasons' sheet which will update at end of each season.

Little Paxton Match Report: Sunday 5th July

With Hoppy not playing Ollie J won the toss and on a nice sunny day in Staughton, well apart from the sharp shower about an hour before the start, and a nice looking track (cheers Pete), there was only one option: bat 1st!!!!

Moss and Arch were sent out to open and a quick start was made, a few swift blows and some quick, yes I said quick singles started the board ticking, until Tony had, had enough of Jody's running and took a big swing at a straight one and missed, 1st wicket down. This brought OJ to join Jody and the pair started to form a decent partnership, with some good running, some big hits and a lot of luck from little paxton drop catches. After seeing off the opening bowler, a change of bowling at the dog poo bin end saw to the end of Arch (38 from 45 balls [thanks to the paxton scorer for marking the dot balls in the score book!!])

Phil W and Pat came and went, the latter LBW to an Easy one for Mr Banks to look at. Glen Joins OJ and sets his stall out he's not hanging around for long. A change of gloves later and OJ hits 6 over the childrens play area to bring up the 1st LSVCC 100. Phil Day replaces the retired OJ and He and Glen are not in the mood for running as balls fly to the ropes. with the 200 coming up and 8 overs left, will N replaces Glen (another Not Out knock) and comes back first ball to one that loops onto the top of the bails. Ben W replaces Will and shows him how it should be done. Batman Robbins then replaces the not out Phil with 4 overs to go and has a swing first ball, when Ben finally departs following a solid looking knock Ollie M join the love of his life and lets just say the running was not the best!!! Ollie lost his wicket with just over an over to play, and LSVCC decided not to send OJ back in so with 3 players retired and 1 not out a score of 231 for 7 dec was posted.

Following Tea, Clive took the new ball from the Greys Grove end, and should have had a wicket first ball but for Roy boy not agreeing it was going on to hit the stumps after the batsman forgot he had a bat and used his pads!! OJ then dropped the 2nd ball from a faint edge behind. Batman joined him in taking the ball from the dog poo bin end, and looked to be straight into his stride with some quick deliveries outside the off peg. these two kept balling well and deserved a wicket if not too but it took a change of balling with ollie M taking over from Clive and after testing the batsmans ability and the keepers by spraying the ball all over the place, then getting the batsman to nick one behind with Oj taking a straight forward catch. As Jody rang the balling changes with good spells from all involved (Phil W, Phil d, Ben W, Glen) little paxton managed to move slowly but surly towards their target with out losing wickets along the way.
At the 20 over drinks break Pat departed from the fray falling ill, leaving the fielding rotation easy, all players now on the pitch. with 28 overs balled and the target getting closer their opener passes his 100. A change in plan was formed and Phill D took over behind the stumps and OJ joined the attack to try and slow the run rate down a little. With good spells coming in here from all and the Fielding picked up a little with everyone not wanting to see defeat.

coming in to the final over LSVCC seemed to have done enough leaving Paxton needing 15 from 6 balls and glen balling the final over. With Oj setting a field of EVERYONE on the ropes, the bats man took a couple of byes, and then a wicket 13 off 3 and a new man on strike. with one swing of the bat make that 7 off 2, another bye leaving 6 off 1. Glen looked a little nervous at this point lets hope thats a feeling him and his fellow country men have all summer, but with a good delivery paxton were restricted to 1 from the final ball leaving a LSVCC victory by 5 runs.

A good win in the end, in what was a very enjoyable game.

New Pavilion ?......

Thought that while we were considering adding some new facilities to the Pavilion, we should use this picture as a template.....I think the pillars are vandal-proof. Taken from U10 Northants match at Stowe school this weekend.....

Consummate performance....

Tax Office match report to be added by James Hopperton when he works out how to use blogger...

County Cap....

Kimbolton game washed out despite Pete Pullan's valiant efforts to mop up lake on square with a towel. Meanwhile, around the shires LSVCC junior Olly Thrasher received Northants County U10 cap at Stowe last week, and proceeded to demolish Hunts with spell of 3 overs 5 wkts and 6 runs (4 of those runs off a first ball loosener !).....

ARA....

Close victory against old foes from the Aircraft Research Association

Career best innings from Patrick Dignan, assisted by home umpires unsual interpretation of the no-ball rule half way through innings. ARA never really in the chase, although Hoppy tried his best in penultimate over to gift the opposition an unlikely victory through a series of full tosses and long-hops. Ollie Jordan watching from sidelines as getting married in the morning and didn't want to risk good looks.....spent night in pub instead.

By the way, signed up membership is currently 27 adults, and 43 juniors...not bad for a small club. Also thanks to all for paying subs in good time....except that is President Banks who is still to cough up !

A Challenge !....

To the gallant members of the Liitle Staughton Village Cricket Club ,

                    Let in be known that on this day  24th MAY 2009 in the
                   Reign of  HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 2nd

The President Elect of The very honourable Rotary Club Of Kimbolton Castledoes hereby challenge the gallant members of the Liitle Staughton Village Cricket Club to a cricket match on the 26th July 2009, at the said club.

Followed by a sumptuous feast in  the local ale house known as the Crown Inn where much ale and merry making will that place in celebration of such a wondrous day of the sport of willow against leather ..

The Honourable Rotary Club will field a team known as the Presidents Select Eleven.

The Trophy to be awarded to the victorious team will known as The Presidents Middle Stump.

Rules regarding the days play to be decided by agreement of both teams . 

In the event of a draw the toss of a coin of the realm will decide the team that holds the Trophy
for one year

Let battle commence and may the best team be victorious , and the loosing team try harder!

Northants County Players....

Good to see LSVCC feeding on to higher level cricket....Olly and Maya both representing Northants this weekend, U10s and U15 girls respectively. 

Jazz and Hogroast....

£2264 raised at Jazz and Hogroast event to be shared between LSVCC and The Church.....many thanks to all those who contributed to great day, and particularly to Hoppertons for being the hosts.

Little Paxton....

First friday evening match a rather soggy event. Visitors from Little Paxton, also a reforming local cricket club. Fun had by all, LSVCC had upper hand when rain and gloom stopped play....meant an early retirement to The Crown for fish and chips. Highlights included Ollie Jordan's unbeaten 50 (although he now has a few balls to find), Glens unbeaten knock from down-under. Hoppy's multiple attempts to get himself out, and Patricks demon bowling (remarkable). Rematch eagerly awaited.....

Embarrassment.....

Only delivered to 2000 homes !!......

Link to Thurleigh CC Scorecard: http://thurleigh.play-cricket.com/scoreboard/scorecard.asp?id=10794317

2nd LSVCC Single Wicket 3/5/09

Sunday 3^rd May saw 14 of Little Staughtons finest take to the playing field for the 2^nd LSVCC Single Wicket Competition.

In true village style the 12pm start soon became a 12.30 ish start, with Jody setting the standard with some very energetic running between the wickets, and a total of 55 of his 4 overs.

The first wicket of the day did not fall until the 4^th batsman, and was a family affair with Thrasher senior bowling Junior Thrasher (Ben). Following this wickets started to become a little bit more of an recurrence, and the first run out came about off of the bowing of Pete Pullan, with James running out newbie Clive.

Notice must be made of the tactics of Peter F, giving Simon Stokes a wide down leg, then one outside off, followed by the straight which was in turn missed by Stokes the rest is history.

In the end the event finishes with a Tie, with both James and Adrian finishing with a total for the day of 59. The pair took to the net for a 3 ball bowl off, and with Adrian determined to win it with spin, and Hoppy hitting the deck forgetting it was concrete, the on looking spectators (well players), were starting to think it may be time to take to the pub and settle this with a drink off, when Hoppy chucked down a full toss taking out off peg, and our champion for 2009 was crowned.

Other areas of interest were as follows:

Most runs scored in 4 overs: Jody & Adrian (55)

Most runs scored in 1 over: Will (21)

Best Bowling 1 over: Simon (-8)

Best Bowling 4 overs: James: (10)

Most wickets in 1 over: Simon/Ben/James (2)

Most Wickets in 4 overs: James/Adrian (3)

Highest placed Junior (depends what age you class as junior): Bob 6^th / Will 5^th / Ben 8^th

Date for Diary: 3^rd LSVCC Single Wicket: Sunday 2^nd May 2010

Caxton Swing Flyer....

MAY JAZZ !!

http://www.caxton-swing.co.uk/

Village Newsletter Contribution....

Little Staughton Village Cricket Club

The 2nd LSVCC AGM was held at The Crown on Saturday 6 December.  The previous season was judged to have been extremely successful, and the result of many contributions from players, families and supporters. Topics discussed included the 12 2008 fixtures, future fixtures, and club development.  One of the most rewarding things of the last season was the involvement of youth in the club. No more so was this evident than the Kymbrook Lower School coaching sessions organized by Roy Palmer each week. These activities are very important and also enable extra funding from English Cricket Board (ECB) with whom LSVCC is now officially affiliated.  LSVCC has now adopted the ECB safe hands policy as part of its official constitution. Some youth  members had even been seconded to play for other clubs in the region. Playing field facilities were discussed, as the opportunity exists to obtain a grant from Biffa Waste Disposal to provide water and toilet amenities for players and spectators alike.  To assist the Parish Council in their consideration of an application for these funds it was unanimously agreed that LSVCC would submit a proposal and business plan to them. Other important developments included the refurbishment of the pitch roller, and purchase of a dedicated wicket mower.

2008 awards were presented as follows:

The Cliff Hopperton Cup for the most improved player-Oliver Middleton

The Best Bowler-Maya Thrasher

The Best Bat-Jody Arch

Clubman of the Year-Adrian Thrasher

Player with most room for improvement-Patrick Dignan

Groundsman Award-Ben Thrasher    

Family award-Thrashers

Fundraising events were discussed as these are now essential for survival of the club. Recurrent money is required for equipment, indemnity and liability insurance, and hire of facilities and services. Bernard Hopperton said he would delighted for the club to use his barn again, this time  for a joint Church and CC venture that would raise money for both concerns. Potential for a Village fete to coincide with some cricketing activity on the playing field will also be considered.  A match against the Church will be arranged again next season. Other CC entertainments are currently being organised, including a springtime club dinner…..for the dates of forthcoming LSVCC events please keep an eye on the Little Staughton Village Cricket Club website, either at http://lsvcc.blogspot.com/ or following the link on the village website http://www.littlestaughtonvillage.co.uk/

Anyone interested in joining LSVCC should contact either Jason Newell on 01480 860355 or Adrian Thrasher on 01234 376952.  New members welcome. For youngsters under 10, weekly coaching sessions are held throughout summer. Finally we would like to thank every one in The Village who has offered support and encouragement for LSVCC throughout the last season and hope that we can count on you again in coming months. Special thanks to Duncan Brightman and family for generous donation of woodstain for the pavilion, and to Kevin and Maria at The Crown for wonderful refreshment !

 

Minutes of AGM available in documents in side-bar.