News Update – Apr 23
Preparations at the David Roth Cricket Ground are in full swing for the outdoor season; our Groundsman (Lee Padwick) has been aerating, scarifying and seeding the square – and mowing the outfield. Rolling of the square starts in late March and Lee relies on Club volunteers for this important but time consuming activity. Lee’s skills continue to be recognised by the Hampshire Cricket Board. He has just been appointed to the prestigious position of one of their official pitch advisors.
Weather permitting, outdoor training and friendly matches will commence in April. Women’s and Juniors’ League matches start after the Easter school holidays. The first Men’s League matches are scheduled for Saturday May 6th. Our 1st team plays in Division One of the Hampshire Cricket League and their first fixture is a Home game vs Bournemouth CC.
The Club Welfare Officer is crucial for the functioning of any cricket club and we are fortunate to have Bruce Hansen undertaking this role. Bruce is responsible for the safety and welfare of all Junior (U18) members; and ensuring the Club complies with the Safeguarding Policies of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). It is necessary to check the credentials of all our Juniors’ coaches and officials, which at the start of each new season requires parents to submit the information the ECB needs. Under these ECB Safeguarding regulations the Club is required to check we are complying with the policies and procedures every year; as such we are an accredited ECB Club Mark club.
In his other life Bruce is a teacher and housemaster at St Swithun’s School in Winchester. He also regularly turns out for the 3rd team with his son Eddie. Bruce is a steady medium pace bowler and Eddie dons the gloves to keep wicket behind the stumps and regularly bats in the middle order. Bruce’s culinary skills are also called upon in his role of ‘King of the BBQ’. On Friday evenings he oversees the cooking of burgers and sausages each Juniors’ training session, seemingly unfazed by a queue of players and spectators all waiting to be served simultaneously.
New members are welcome to join us across all sections of the Club; Juniors, Women and Men’s cricket. Please use the contact details below – or on our website – to get in touch with the team at the Club. Alternatively you are welcome to come and watch games being played on a Wednesday evening (Women); Saturday afternoon (Men); or Sunday morning (Juniors).
Adrian Lee Chairman leeadriancj911@gmail.com
Rhi Kerr Juniors Manager juniors@emwcc.com
Lynda Gray Press Officer ldaten453@aol.com