Images From Free Foresters - Sun 5th July

The Free Foresters flag flutters on the five-a-side goalposts adding a reminder to the heritage, traditions and pedigree of this illustrious wandering club.

The obligatory 'babe shot', this time of three committed partners of various Free Foresters who refused to be driven indoors despite the chilly wind and less than sunny conditions.

Messers Standen McDougal, Jolliffe and Tollworthy taking it easy after a long stint in the field and a truly magnificent lunch courtesy of the Babbers' chefs. Ed Weale maintaining his 'suspicious policeman' stance in the background whilst the ever-dedicated Nicola Player studies her scorebook meticulously.

Three victorious Free Foresters celebrate in the Babbers' bar proudly adorned with the clubs' colours - Mark Williams (centre) and Nick Baldwin (right).

Oh dear! Richard Moffat managed to pour a glass of red wine all over his good lady who just happened to be wearing a pair of very white trousers. The Babington staff had the trousers laundered within an hour highlighting the exceptional service the House offers to one and all including errant cricketers!

The charming Mark Williams delighted after his match-winning spell of 6 for 61 which destroyed the Babington batting line-up. Flight, guile and a touch of luck combined to skittle Babbers' for 179. A great effort!

Lord Jolliffe returns sheepishly to the hutch after a duck following an immaculately timed forward defensive stroke was pushed perfectly into the hands of Ben Lyons at short cover. Never mind Andrew, it happens to us all believe me!!!

(From left to right) - Matt Perry, he of England and Bath rugby fame, Mark Williams and our very own Mark Cadbury enjoy a cuppa and scones during tea taken in front of the old chapel.

Father and son Ben and Eddie Lyons enjoying their cup of tea after their contrasting innings. Ben was caught by a blinder at slip by Jonathon Boulton for a Golden, while Eddie compiled an invaluable half century proving that age really doesn't matter! A lovely picture.

Various Free Foresters having a natter under Babington's whispering tree's to quote Sassoon.

(From left to right) - Mark Williams, George Bretton - captain of Free Foresters - and Daniel Simson basking in the fact that FF scored 230 for 6 setting Babbers' a challenging run chase after tea.

Every inch the classical wandering cricketer, Nick Baldwin adopts an almost Corinthian pose.

James Fear, the undisputed Man of the Match after a fabulous innings of 136 characterised by rasping drives, effortless flicks and searing pulls. It was a delight to watch and a lesson to Babington fielders who miss half chances from batsmen of James' calibre at their peril.