*** No Junior Division practice on bank holiday Monday 25th May ***
Devon League Division ‘A’ 1st -Braunton v. Cornwood - XI Saturday 2nd May 2009
Cornwood won the toss and elected to field.
After losing the toss and being asked to bat, Braunton made a stumbling start with Mark Lathwell departing with the score on 1. Aussie Matt Harivel joined James Windsor at the wicket and put on 83 for the second wicket. When Harivel (41) went, Windsor added 43 with Andy Paddison (35), before he was stumped on 41. Wickets tumbled in the last 10 overs as Braunton tried to up the tempo and managed to reach 200 in the last over.
Cornwood were never allowed to get their innings going with some good bowling early on from Barney Huxtable (2-25) and Jon Baglow (2-24). At 23-3 it was always going to be difficult to get anywhere near the target. Tom Popham bowled well on his ‘A ‘ Division debut, and with Lathwell and Paddison working well together in the middle of the innings, it was a matter of when rather than if Cornwood would be bowled out. In amongst his 14 overs, Lathwell bowled a spell of 4 overs 2-0. Braunton left it late with 3 wickets coming in the last 6 overs, the final wicket being taken by Lathwell with 8 balls remaining.
The win means 20 points for Braunton in what was a promising start. A good all round performance with the bat and in the field.
Youth Division Training
Please note this years Youth training starts this weekend on Monday 4th May at 6pm.
North Devon League Division 2
Game 2 - Braunton v. Hatherleigh
Saturday 18th April 2009, at the Kelsey Ground
Another glorious afternoon saw Hatherleigh visit the Kelsey Ground for the NDL Division 2 fixture. The ground is looking fantastic for this time of year and credit must go to those who have put in a lot of time and effort over the past couple of months. Great work.
After winning the toss, Braunton elected to bat. A decision that looked good from the start with an opening stand of 44 between Jimmy Windsor and Tom Popham (11), both playing some good shots against the new ball. Windsor followed his half century last week with 46 and is looking in good touch. The fall of the first wicket brought Ross Burbidge to the crease for his first innings with his new club. After a tentitive start he soon got into full flow, attacking anything short. Sharing a 5th wicket stand of 85 with Brady Saunders (30), Burbidge smashed a boundary to bring up his century, but fell the next ball for 101; well batted. Braunton completed their 45 overs on 241 for 6.
Hatherleigh started the chase brightly with G.Tiball at the top of the order, but when he fell for 64 just before the drinks break, the visitors never looked likely to threaten the target. Andy Paddison was the pick of the home bowlers with 3-16 off 6 overs. Jon Baglow started the innings off with 2-19 from 9. Also with wickets were Jack Spicer 2-36 and Mark Mitchell 1-13. Debutant Matt Harival, showed how it should be done with 2-18 in his first 4 over for the club. Hatherleigh were finally all out for 156.
Braunton - 241 for 6 (Burbidge 101, Windsor 46, Saunders 30, Mitcham 15*)
Hatherleigh - 156 all out (Paddison 3-16, Baglow 2-19, Harival 2-18, Spicer 2-36)
Senior Nets
Senior nets are now taking place on Tuesday evenings from 6pm at the club. Any new players welcome.
One for your diary…
Please remember the North Devon league games start next Sunday (12th April) with the 1st team at home to Barnstaple and Pilton.
Calling all young cricketers !
Spring is just around the corner. It may have been snowing outside but we know you are all thinking of those long hot summer days down at the Kelsey Ground.
Indoor training will start on Saturday March 7th at the Braunton Community College and continue for 4 weeks. As usual there will be 2 sessions on each day, both being taken by former England Test star Mark Lathwell.
The first session will run from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm and is for the Under 11 age group. (must be at least 8 years old)
The second session will be from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm and is for the 11 to 14 age group.
After the first week Mark will probably want to organise the following sessions based more on ability than age so don't be concerned that you have been moved to a different time slot. This is to ensure that you get the most out of the training. The cost for this training will be £5 per session or £15 for all 4 sessions.
Please could you let all of your friends know about this just incase we have missed them off the club mailing list.
SEE YOU ON THE 7th
News from the Kelsey ground is that Jon Baglow has been selected as the 2009 1st Team Captain for the forthcoming summer campaign.
Baggy, who opened the bowling last season, is a left-arm pace bowler and right hand batsman. He took 25 wickets at 17.6 for the Kelsey lads last season, for which he was awarded 'bowler of the year' at the 2008 season end presentations. Jon also contributed some handy lower order displays with the bat. Baglow's skills with both bat and ball means he has more than one string to his bow, and his experience and competitiveness made him the players first choice for Captain.
Paul Mitcham, Deputy Chairman of Braunton Cricket Club suggested Jon Baglow was a natural successor to Mark Lathwell who continues to play for the Kelseymen this season, and labelled Baglow a thoughtful and strategic leader. Mitcham also intimated that the club was in final negotiations to secure a quality overseas talent for the forthcoming season.
Baglow who is looking forward to the new season, said; "The A Division is going to be a very strong league this year and we will need to improve on last seasons performances if we are going to be competitive. We have some good players at the club and as a team we will be looking for more consistent displays. If we manage that, then there is no reason why we cannot have a brilliant year. On our day, I am sure we will be able to upset some of the fancied sides".
Braunton have already started training for the new season and welcome current and any new players to attend the sessions and to play for the club. Braunton currently field 2 Devon league teams on a Saturday and 2 North Devon league teams on a Sunday. If you are interested in attending the training sessions, they are taking place at Park School on Sunday's throughout February and March from 4pm to 6pm.
Upcoming Events
Saturday 24th January - Bingo - Eyes down 7:30pm
Saturday 28th February - Disco Curryoke with Martin King - 7:30pm
Saturday 21st March - Race Night - First out the gate 7:30pm
Pre-Season Nets
Pre-season nets will take place at Park School, Barnstaple on Sunday's throughout February and March from 4pm to 6pm. The first session will be on Sunday 1st February 2009. All players, new and old, welcome.
AGM
The AGM will be on Monday 26th January starting at 7.00pm sharp. Please ensure you let all players and members know that attendance is respectfully requested.
Forthcoming Events
Mon 22nd December
Christmas Draw at 8pm
Wed 24th December
Xmas Eve Family Party 7pm-11.30pm
Father Xmas arrives between 8-8.30pm
Wed 31st December
New Years Eve Family Bash
8pm - 1.30am
Catherine Mitcham Outdoes Her Elder Brother.
Barney Huxtable and Tom Mitcham were members of the Devon Under 15 team who finished runners up in the County Championship.They lost a very exciting final against Middlesex by only one run, a game they really should have won.
However Catherine's Devon Under 13 team went one better by beating Yorkshire in the final in Derby. So the bragging rites in the Mitcham household certainly lie with little sister!
EGM
There will be an EGM on Monday 6th October starting at 7.30pm sharp. Please ensure you let all players and members know that attendance is respectfully requested.
End of Season presentations
Please note the end of season presentation evening will be held on Saturday 27th of September after the final Presidents match. The teams will be selected by the Chair and Vice Chair for the days proceedings and there will also be a late afternoon BBQ for all the Youth Division players.
St Austell Brewery stumps up the cash!
Braunton Cricket Club Executive Committee are delighted to announce that St Austell Brewery will continue to be the Headline sponsor and supporter for the 2008 season.
Danny Crabb, Regional Manager from St Austell has worked very closely with Warren Latham to tailor a package that reflects the ongoing relationship and brings value to the club on and off the square. Having worked together for 10 years now, the association grows from strength to strength and includes 5 tiers of support throughout the clubs playing and social strands.
2008 Cricket Season
The 2008 season gets underway on Sunday 13th with the 'Sunday 1st's away to Filleigh in the North Devon League Division 2. The following Saturday sees the first home game when we host Bratton Fleming in the same division and Sunday we are again at home, this time to Barnstaple and Pilton.
Seniors training starts this Wednesday evening 9th April, and every week from now on, weather permitting.
The Junior cricket starts on Monday 12th May, with sessions between 6-8pm.
