Club Update - May 19th 2009

Wiltshire Queries Match Cancelled

Sadly, our anticipated match against the Queries was cancelled due to rain, but the two teams enjoyed a leisurely afternoon in the bar regardless. As ever, the service was superb and it was lovely to make new acquaintances and meet up with a few old faces.

Particular mention must go to the wonderful Barry Aitken who has driven the Queries for a quarter of a century with an enthusiasm and passion that is a joy to behold. I had the pleasure of playing regularly for the Queries in a past life and it was an honour to invite them all to Babington even though we didn't play.

We have invited the Queries to play in this year's Sixes Tournament and are also hoping to organise a 20:20 later in the Summer. Both clubs share a quintessentially English approach and, if nothing else, we have established the fixture for future years.

Subs
Mr. Cadbury is on the prowl again and it would be great if you could all cough up a mere £40 (seniors) for the privilege of playing at one of the finest settings in the country. Need I say more?

Babington CC v Babington House

Matt, the wonderfully supportive House Manager, has challenged the Club to a 20:20 match against a team selected from the House staff! We are suggesting a Friday night sometime in June and needless to say, we will never, ever live it down if we lose. Once the date is agreed, a pre-match early night curfew will be made compulsory as will a ban on alcohol for a week prior! Can those interested in playing please let me know please. Also, any suggestions for a suitable trophy or prize - perhaps a set of engraved cocktail glasses!

Hinton Charterhouse Fixture
Thanks for all those that expressed an interest in playing a match at Hinton in the coming weeks. It seems an evening match will be most suitable and I will keep you all posted as to a confirmed date.

Mells Fixture
Congrats to Ed Weale for getting three father and son combinations together for the forthcoming fixture against Mells. The only ones playing without sons are Mike Sherring, Weale himself, Nick Sinfield and Yours Truly and we will be batting 8, 9, 10, Jack! Over to you Cadbury's, MacKenzie's and Ellis'.

Lots more News over the next few weeks.