Not visited the site in a while? These are the
articles published over the last few months.
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24th
August 2005: Seconds frustrated but up to promotion spot |
Ley Hill's Seconds could only manage a winning draw at Hampden on
Saturday, but are now up to second in the Mid Bucks League. Our Firsts
have faltered of late, losing against Hawridge at the weekend, but can
still take comfort from having won as many as they've lost in 2005.
League tables |
| 24th
August 2005: August newsletter now online |
The August newsletter is now online, containing details of upcoming
events and more good news from our juniors section.
August newsletter |
| 24th
August 2005: Been on holiday? |
All articles from this season are placed in the archive when they
disappear from this front page. Alternatively they can be found
through the left-hand links bar.
Archive |
| 24th
August 2005: Scorecards from rainy weekend now online |
The league games of the 13th August were both rained off, but the
Thirds fitted in a shortened game against Phoenix - and triumphed.
Our Sunday team registered a fine victory over Chalfont St Giles.
Thirds scorecard
Sunday scorecard |
| 14th
August 2005: Seconds on promotion path as Firsts falter |
The 6th August saw our Seconds strengthen their bid for a promotion
spot, recovering from 64 for 6 to post 157 and skittle out Widmer
End for 112. Jake Wells recorded the season's best bowling figures
with 7 for 35. Our Firsts struggled at Lacey Green, never looking
confident and losing by five wickets.
Firsts scorecard
Second scorecard
Sunday scorecard |
| 14th
August 2005: Rennard, Phillips and Wells are stars of 2005 so far |
Andy Rennard, with a batting average of over 45, is on top of the
club's batting averages, while Kevin Phillips leads the bowling
table. In the league averages, Jake Wells, a star player having a
brilliant season, is on top of both the batting and bowling charts.
Averages,
league averages and
top performances |
| 14th
August 2005: Seconds three points off promotion spot |
Going into the games of the 13th August, our Seconds were third in Mid
Bucks Division 2, just a few points from the promotion places and
seven points off the top. Our Firsts, after several disappointing
results, sat sixth.
Premier table
Division 2 table |
| 14th
August 2005: New net installed and ready for use |
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The new club net, positioned between the pavilion and groundsman's
shed, has been installed and is ready for use. The surface and net
are of superb quality, and the facility is sure to be a big asset in
coaching and training. |
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1st
August 2005: Ottaway ton highlight of a rainy weekend |
Saturday's rain forced the abandonment of the Seconds' game at
Broomwade, and effectively killed the Firsts' fixture with Widmer End.
Seb San Martin starred with four wickets and Andy Rennard hit 55, but
Widmer were easily the stronger side.
Firsts scorecard
Over 500 runs were scored on Sunday, including 105 from Craig Ottaway
- an unbeaten ton that could establish the rejuvenated paceman as a
genuine all-rounder. Despite these, and 51 from Andy Rennard,
Chearsley ended victorious.
Sunday scorecard |
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29th
July 2005: Under 15s beat Ballinger at last! |
Ballinger are a consistently strong side at the junior level, so it
was a massive achievement to beat them a fortnight ago. Another
enjoyable fixture, this time at Dinton, saw our boys just edged out.
Ben Ford, Craig Peterson and Stephen Walter have been the stars this
season, topping the Under 15s' averages.
Dinton and
Ballinger reports
Under 15s averages |
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28th
July 2005:
Shocking weekend gives Hill a harsh
reality check |
Fans of this web site will have noted that the speed at which it is
updated is very closely related to the Hill's success on the field. No
surprise therefore that our sides had an awful weekend. Our three
Saturday sides averages just 84 runs apiece. The Hill's Firsts and
Seconds are down to fifth and second respectively.
Firsts,
Seconds and
Thirds
scorecards
Firsts report
(added 29th July)
League tables at the
Mid
Bucks League web site |
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28th
July 2005: Wardley
goes for £10.50 on eBay |
A pristine Wardley, discovered entombed in Jon Lown's wardrobe, has
sold on eBay for an astronomical £10.50. Tom Holman was the lucky
winner, beating off a brave challenge from Craig Ottaway.
Completed Wardley eBay listing |
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28th
July 2005: Renewed request for players to pay up on subs |
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There are still many Ley Hill players who have not yet paid their
annual subscription of £60. These fees are an important source of
revenue for the club, paying for facilities from which we all benefit.
Club members are requested to pay up as soon as possible. |
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20th
July 2005:
Fifty-point weekend for glorious Hill |
 Saturday
saw our Seconds secure a 25-point win over basement club Frieth, to
increase their lead at the top of Mid Bucks Division 2. Our Firsts had
their game scratched by Little Gaddesden, resulting in 25 more points.
Flapper's boys are up to fourth in the Premier.
Seconds and
Thirds
scorecards
Sunday scorecard |
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20th
July 2005: Construction of new net to start on Monday |
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The new club net, which will be positioned between the pavilion and
the equipment shed, will be build next week. Construction will start
on Monday and the process will last a few days. |
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12th
July 2005: Seconds beat Haddenham; Firsts falter |
The Hill's Seconds have now taken 75 points from the last 75
available. The latest result in this cracking run was a keenly-fought
victory over the ever-delightful Haddenham. The good run of our Firsts
came to an end at Holmer Green as poor performances with bad and ball
saw us just fail to secure a draw.
Firsts scorecard
and report
Seconds
scorecard |
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12th
July 2005:
Chamberlain and Morris smash Chelsea to
bits |
Our Sunday side scored a resounding win over Chelsea Nomads, with
Lawrence Chamberlain and Jamie Morris both hitting big scores along
the way. Kevin Phillips, having a great season, took 4 for 17.
Sunday
scorecard |
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7th
July 2005: Remarkable Saturday as Hill soar away |
Ley Hill's Firsts got the better of lowly The Lee on Saturday, thanks
to excellent performances from Craig Ottaway, Andy Rennard and Rob
Thompson. Our Seconds batted dreadfully but bowled brilliantly to
defeat top-of-the-league Prestwood. All out for 100, the Hill
dismissed Prestwood for just 75.
Firsts
and Seconds
scorecards
Will Holman reports
on the victory over Prestwood |
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6th
July 2005: Tea Watch returns |
Inspired by two excellent teas, courtesy of Eleanor Phillips and
Bellingdon Cricket Club, the lhcc.org Tea Watch Spy has returned to
these pages. The spy pens an emotive tribute to the two cracking
buffets.
Tea Watch |
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6th
July 2005: Thirds and Sunday side cap superb weekend for the Hill |
The Hill's Thirds were not to be be outshone by our league sides.
Spurred on by
Andy Spinks and Az Shakoor - playing with the Thirds to learn from his
guru Terry Rothwell - they came just came short of beating Haste Hill. And our Sunday
side, who have improved after a poor start to the season, won by just
one wicket over Wooburn. The hero was plucky comeback kid Paul Green,
who took four wickets and smashed the winning runs.
Thirds and
Sunday
scorecards |
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6th July 2005: Ley Hill are best-placed club in Mid Bucks League |
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Firsts have consolidated their grip on third place after a sound win
at The Lee on Saturday. Our Seconds have moved into second place after
their remarkable win over Prestwood. It's the half-way point of the
season, and no other club in our league has two sides so
highly-placed. |
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3rd
July 2005:
Supreme Hill back to winning ways |
Ley Hill's Firsts triumphed over Ballinger on Saturday with a tight
one-wicket win, while our Seconds beat the elements to win at
Challoners. Our Thirds scored a fantastic victory at Bellingdon -
albeit over our own Under 15s.
Firsts,
Seconds,
Thirds and
Sunday
scorecards |
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28th
June 2005: Under 15s continue season of ups and downs |
Our Juniors are enjoying another successful season. Overall, our young
sides have won 11, lost 11, tied 2 and drawn 2 - an excellent return
against bigger clubs than Ley Hill. As Ian Walter reports, our Under
15s recently recorded a win over Wendover after a disappointing defeat
versus Farnham Royal.
All Juniors results
Reports for Farnham
Royal, Wendover
and Ballinger
Under 15s averages |
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28th
June 2005: Mallard reports on Phoenix fun |
lhcc.org head reporter Duncan Mallard reports on the Thirds' recent
fixture with Phoenix Old Boys. Mallard has had to clear up his act
after a previous report was blocked by your editor due to libellous
allegations involving spinner Paul Green and the squad of Phoenix Old
Girls.
Phoenix Old Boys
report |
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28th
June 2005: June 2005 newsletter now online |
The June 2005 newsletter has all the information about recent
development at Ley Hill CC, including news on our Clubmark
application, the proposed new net and the sale of club clothing.
June 2005 newsletter |
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28th
June 2005: Last weekend's debacle recounted online |
All three sides lost on 18th June, with the Firsts falling to a
particularly heavy defeat at Hawridge.
Firsts report
Firsts,
Seconds,
Thirds and
Sunday
scorecards |
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25th June
2005:
Ley Hill sides third and fifth, and on
the up |
Prior to the weekend's games, Ley Hill's Firsts sat third in the Mid
Bucks Premier, with our Seconds fifth in Division 2.
Mid Bucks League site |
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21st
June 2005: Hill no longer atop Mid-Buckinghamshire |
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Our Firsts are back down to fourth in the Mid Bucks League after a
disappointing defeat at Hawridge & Cholesbury. Our Seconds, also
defeated, stay eighth. |
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15th
June 2005: Ley Hill sit atop Mid-Buckinghamshire |
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Ley Hill are on top of the Mid Bucks League for the first time in
recent memory. After a super start - where players have chipped in
from throughout the team - the Hill have edged into first place. Our
Seconds are eighth in Division 2, but just two points off fourth
place. |
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13th
June 2005: Ton-up Birkett leads Firsts to superb win |
Ian Birkett scored a brilliantly-timed maiden century to lead the
Firsts to a 25-point victory at Monks Risborough. Remarkably, our
Thirds triumphed over Staines & Laleham, with 71-run Ian Walter
leading the charge. Our Seconds made a good stab of chasing down Lacey
Green's 275, but could only draw despite fifties from Jake Wells and
Rob Rooney.
Firsts scorecard
and report
Seconds
scorecard
Thirds
scorecard |
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13th
June 2005: Pictures from the Bank Holiday Monday game |
Eleanor Phillips has provided photos of the President's XI vs
Sponsor's XI game, featuring teams sponsored by Paul Empson Tree Care
and Top Hat Marquees.
Photographs |
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13th
June 2005: Club barbecue this Friday |
The highly enjoyable mid-season barbecue will be kicking off at 7pm on
Friday. Follow the link for more information. Club members are also
reminded that practice nets take place every Thursday evening and are
open to all.
BBQ flier |
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9th
June 2005: Craig Ottaway: Jon
Lown feels threatened by my talent |
Craig Ottaway has come out fighting in 2005 with some classy bowling
performances. Craig reveals that he has been helped by a coaching
programme and, moreover, the demise of local nightclub leisure complex
Stages. And, he tells lhcc.org, his batting form is threatening
the very position of skipper Lown.
Craig Ottaway interview |
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8th
June 2005: Under 15s return to winning ways versus Dinton |
Ley Hill's Under 15s are back on course after a good win over Dinton.
Javed Ahmed took three wickets, and although the Hill stuttered in
response, cool-headed Craig Peterson stroked 35 to guide us home.
Report |
| 7th
June 2005: Hill in one-wicket victory at Widmer End |
A fifty from Will Holman helped Ley Hill's Seconds to a keenly fought
win at Widmer End. The match was marred though by facial injuries to
two Widmer players. All at Ley Hill wish both players speedy
recoveries. Meanwhile our Firsts moved to a winning draw over Lacey
Green, but our Thirds and Sunday side both fell to heavy defeats.
Firsts report
and scorecard
Seconds
report and
scorecard
Thirds scorecard
Sunday scorecard
(Scorecards and Firsts report added 7th
June.) |
| 7th
June 2005: An alternative account of the taming of the Green |
Back in April Paul Green bowled a momentous 37-run over during a heavy
defeat to Great Kingshill. Follow the link for Kingshill's account of
the day.
Great Kingshill
report |
| 6th
June 2005: More scorecards from last week |
More scorecards are now online from last week, including a record of
the Sponsor's XI's triumph over the President's XI. Scott Peterson and
Paul Green did particularly well for the victors. Meanwhile, our
Firsts slipped out of the Midweek Knockout competition at Little
Gaddesden.
Sunday scorecard
President's XI vs
Sponsor's XI scorecard
Midweek Knockout scorecard |
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June 2005: New links added |
New links have been added to the Links page over the past few weeks,
including two pages for Ley Hill Cricket Club on local authority
sites.
Links |
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1st
June 2005: Hill back down to Earth with a bump |
After a cracking start to the season, Ley Hill were forced into a huge
reality check this weekend. The three Saturday sides lost in
spectacular fashion, while the Sunday side scraped a draw. In a period
of unmatched underperformance, Ley Hill's seniors and juniors
lost eight games in six days.
Firsts' report
and scorecard
Seconds'
scorecard
Thirds' scorecard
Sunday
scorecard |
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June 2005: An alternative report from 21st May |
All matches were called off on the 21st May, but as it was Cup Final
day, football was the order of the day. As Robin Carr reports, Luther
Blissett played a bizarre role in an afternoon of fun at the Hill.
Robin Carr's
alternative report |
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June 2005: Under 15s' progress halted by Marlow Park and Kingshill |
Setting the scene for the weekend ahead, our Under 15s fell to defeats
in league and cup, albeit against strong sides. Our boys were some way
below par, but are sure to bounce back this week.
Great Kingshill report
Marlow Park report
Under 15s averages |
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22nd
May 2005: Under 15s score cracking cup win over Marlow |
Our Under 15s have achieved their first-ever cup victory, beating town
club Marlow. Wickets were shared around the Ley Hill side, and after a
shaky start in reply, Craig Peterson turned in a virtuoso batting
performance to guide our boys home. A league fixture against
Stokenchurch ended drawn after rain intervened.
Marlow report
Stokenchurch report
All juniors sides' results so far |
| 20th
May 2005: Firsts off to a flier and virtuoso Harrison squashes Frieth |
Ley Hill's league sides have had very good starts to the season. The
Firsts strode to an away triumph over Little Gaddesden, with Craig
Ottaway and Ian Birkett the stars. For the Seconds, Graham Harrison
smashed an unbeaten 111 and followed it up with a five-wicket haul.
The Hill's second-string won by a hundred runs. The Thirds fought hard
but fell to another defeat versus Penn Street.
Firsts' report
and scorecard
Seconds'
scorecard
Thirds' report
and scorecard
(report and scorecards new on 20th May) |
| 20th
May 2005: Under 17s put Potten to the sword |
Our Under 17s have continued their good start to the season with a
comfortable mid-week win over Potten End. Lawrence Chamberlain and
Scott Peterson put the runs on the board, before Tom Pierce and Sam
Harrison helped to skittle Potten out 25 runs shy of their target.
Under 17s' scorecard |
| 20th
May 2005: Sunday side falls to heavy defeat by Harrow |
Paul Green's Sunday side were easily beaten by Harrow Wayfarers after
our batsmen presented a meagre total to defend.
Sunday scorecard |
| 20th
May 2005: Top scorers as of 15th May 2005 |
Andy Rennard, Graham Harrison, Paul Humphreys and Kevin Phillips are the star performers of the season so far.
Top performances |
| 16th
May 2005: Opportunity to learn the art of scoring |
Eleanor Phillips and Roz Walter are again running their one-hour
course on how to score a cricket game. Follow the link for further
information, and for details of Eleanor's upcoming Race for Life and a
request for sponsorship to raise money for Cancer Research.
Scorers' course & Race for Life |
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16th
May 2005: Two ties in succession for Hill's Under 12s |
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The very promising Ley Hill U'12s side managed two ties in successive
evenings last week. The first was in a pre-season friendly against
Bucks' U'13 girls (for whom two Ley Hill girls, Susie and Georgie
Gillott played) and the second was in the first league match of the
season against the impressive Chesham U'12s. |
| 11th
May 2005: Under 17s smash bitter foes Hawridge |
Our Under 17s are off to a mixed start, losing to Bovingdon but
turning over rivals Hawridge & Cholesbury. Jake Wells led the way to
victory with 42 while Tom Pierce and Stephen Walter took two wickets
apiece.
Hawridge report and
scorecard
Bovingdon report and
scorecard
Our
Under 15s also scored a fine victory thanks to an excellent all-round
performance. Ian Walter reports on our boys' victorious start to the
season.
Chenies & Latimer report |
| 7th
May 2005: Firsts in historic victory over Holmer Green |
On Thursday the Labour Party achieves its first ever third term. On
Saturday Ley Hill's Firsts beat Holmer Green for the first time in
living memory. There is no contest as to which is the most momentous
achievement. All hail PM Flapper.
Firsts' report
and scorecard
The Seconds were less successful, but hung on well to get a draw
against ever-delightful Haddenham.
Seconds'
scorecard |
| 7th
May 2005: Thirds kick off season with familiar outcome |
Ley Hill's Thirds started the season with an enjoyable fixture against
Penn Street. Joel Newell and Duncan Mallard both got good scores, but
in the end we were inched out by 100 runs.
Thirds' scorecard and
report from Duncan MallardOur Sunday side produced an abject
batting performance and were blown to bits by Belsize Village.
Sunday scorecard |
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5th
May 2005: Rennard blasts ton on way to easy Bledlow victory |
The Hill registered a win and a draw on
the final weekend before the start of the league season. Signalling
his intentions for the 2005 season, Andy Rennard hit a mighty 130 runs
against Bledlow on the way to a comfortable victory. On Sunday,
juniors Lawrence Chamberlain, Jamie Morris and Jake Wells all
registered good scores - another promising sign for the season.
Saturday
scorecard
Sunday scorecard
Top scorers so far in 2005 |
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29th April 2005:
Scorecards
for 23rd & 24th April now online |
The Hill could draw few positives from a
first-day defeat by Great Kingshill, but great performances from Kevin
Phillips, Ian Walter and Jamie Morris steered us to a comfortable
victory on Sunday.
Eleanor reviews last weekend's
games
Saturday
scorecard
Sunday scorecard |
| 24th April 2005: Records tumble as Green delivers
incredible 37-run over |
Ley Hill's star spinner Paul Green has
kicked off the 2005 season with a mind-blowing 37-run over. As our
picture shows, Green's outrageous buffet took his figures from a
semi-respectable 6-0-49-1 to a mind-boggling 7-0-86-1.
Evidence of Green's Great
Kingshill Giveaway
Rennard, McCarthy and Lown
cannot hide their amusement |
| 24th April 2005:
This web site in 2005 |
A cry for help from your editor.
This web
site in 2005 |
| 24th April 2005:
Fixtures for 2005 now online |
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The 2005 fixtures spreadsheet has now
been converted into normal web files. Follow the Fixtures & Results
link on the left-hand menu for details of our games in 2005. Reports
and scorecards will appear on these pages throughout the season.
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| 24th April 2005:
Diary of club events - download now |
A range of enticing events has been
organised for the 2005 season, including barbecues, a President's XI
vs Sponsor's XI game, and an intriguing 'Oriental Evening' on 22nd
July. This web site has been assured that there will be numerous
oriental delicacies to enjoy, but we are yet to receive confirmation
that this means the evening will be adults-only. To open the file,
simply left-click it once. To save the file, right-click and 'Save
Target As' or 'Save File As'.
Events diary |
| 16th April 2005:
Juniors' and seniors'
registration forms now online |
Registration forms can now be downloaded
by clicking on one of the below links. The files are in Microsoft Word
format. To open the file in this window, left-click once. To save the
file, right-click and 'Save Target As' or 'Save File As'.
Juniors' registration form
Seniors' registration form |
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23rd March 2005:
Juniors' fixtures for 2005 announced |
Ley Hill's tireless junior section organisers have scheduled no fewer
than 39 fixtures for the 2005 season, across the U'11s, U'12s, U'14s,
U'15s and U'17s age groups. The fun starts on 4th May, with an Under
17s fixture at Bovingdon.
Juniors' fixtures for 2005 |
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21st March 2005:
Under 17s reinitiated - Buckinghamshire looks on in horror |
Last time Ley Hill had an Under 17s
league team, back in 1997, the side put in some brilliant
performances, finishing second and pushing some far bigger clubs into
the shade. The class of 2005 will be looking to go one better, with
some novel rules set to add to the fun. See the link below for more
details and a list of fixtures.
Under 17s rules and fixtures
(Microsoft Word document) |
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12th March 2005: The Hill's stars of 2004 feature in
Bucks Examiner |
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An article on Ley Hill's achievements in
2004 appeared in the Bucks Examiner on 17th February. See the club's
Bucks Examiner press
release (a Microsoft Word document) for the information that
went into the feature. |
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12th March 2005: Next
seniors' nets session on Sunday 3rd April |
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Practice nets have been scheduled for the
all-important pre-season period. The first is on Sunday 20th March
from 6.30pm to 8.30pm; there will then immediately be a gap for
Easter before sessions resume on Sunday 3rd April. There will be a
charge of £3 per person per week. All are encouraged to attend.
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12th March 2005: Forrest's dazzling run comes to an
end |
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Ian Webb's University College, Oxford side
has finally exited the BBC's 'University Challenge' competition.
Forrest's team put in a brave show, but eventually fell to the
socially-inept eggheads of Jesus College, Cambridge. Commiserations
to Ian and his side, but many congratulations on their excellent
showing in previous rounds. |
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20th January 2005:
Juniors sponsorship opportunity available |
Ley Hill's Juniors have been massively
successful over the last few years, both in the numbers competing and the
quality of our teams' performances. Now there is an opportunity for a
company to become associated with our thriving Juniors section. In 2005
each junior member will receive a free shirt, carrying the name of the
sponsoring firm. This opportunity is available at £500 + VAT.
Email post@lhcc.org for more
information and to register your interest. |
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15th
January 2005: January 2005 newsletter now online |
The club newsletter for January is now
online, containing news from the AGM and the new year's day game. It also
contains news of seniors' nets, which are set to commence on Sunday 20th
March (more details nearer the time).
January
newsletter |
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15th
January 2005: Request from Eleanor to update your email address |
Eleanor Phillips has found that several of
the email addresses she uses to distribute the club newsletter are not
working. Please see the list in the following page and, if you are one of
those with a non-functioning address, please
let Eleanor know by email.
Incorrect email addresses |
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15th
January 2005: Juniors' nets set to commence on 23rd January |
Nets have been scheduled for our juniors
section, and are set to start on the evening of Sunday 23rd January. They
will take place between 5pm and 6.30pm and will take place every week
until the end of April.
Flier for juniors' nets (Microsoft Word
document) |
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9th
January 2005: Julian Eagle writes from New Zealand |
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Jules, legend of Ley Hill seasons past, has
contacted this site from his homeland of New Zealand. His
near-incomprehensible ramblings can be viewed on the
letters page. |
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1st January 2005:
2004 and best-ever statistics posted online |
There were no fewer than seven centuries
scored by Ley Hill players last season, all now added to the online roll
of honour. Our bowlers were less successful: Will Rothwell and Kashif
Shakoor did excellently to record 31 wickets apiece, but this was the
lowest 'best bowler' seasonal total since 1978.
Best batting ever,
best bowling ever,
every hat-trick ever and
best fielding ever
All-time best season totals,
top
century-scorers ever
Also see: 2004 end-of-season
averages and
top performances and
Hall of Shame |
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