An important weekend of competitive crickets awaits us...will the weather allow us the pleasure?
Alas, it was all over for the
4th XI before it began - the opposition could not get a team out. But hopefully the
1s (away to
Turnham Green),
2s (home v
Turnham Green) and
3s (against
North Middlesex 4s) can pick up 10 points in the more conventional way.
As of Friday morning, it's
sunny in London and the forecast is for that to continue
throughout the weekend, so we may have better luck too for the rescheduled cup game at
Edmonton on
Sunday, and for the
Ladies' first match - a friendly against
Orpington Nomads also on
Sunday, at home,
1.30pm start (Twitter updates
@OldAsLadies).
However, the sheer volume of rain we've had means that grounds are likely to be wet for while yet, so
keep eyes peeled on Twitter (@OldAs_CC) and email for any updates. It's usually safe to assume that if we can't play at Old As, no one's playing anywhere - thanks to our
tip-top drainage - but at the moment
things are looking bright!
Whatever happens,
Saturday should be a good night, with a
BARBECUE planned at the club to
welcome new players and remind us that, even when it rains, the
cricket club is a great place to be. It should be a cheap and cheerful affair, and there are rumours of a
Caribbean surprise for a lucky few...(I'll say no more).
Bring friends and family, the more the merrier!
Good luck to all teams this weekend, especially to those making their club debuts. In the mean time, amuse yourself with
Ali Slaughter's excellent match report of last Sunday's friendly defeat against UWLCC - unfortunately our only pre-season fixture to escape the weather.
If you are interested in playing cricket at Old Actonians (male or female, experienced or novice) and missed our open day, see the contact details below or join us on Tuesdays from 6.30pm for practice.
As always, two reminders for members:
1) Membership fees are due by
31st May, but please pay as early as possible to save us chasing people.
Details here.
2) Please mark your
AVAILABILITY on the website immediately for as many games as you can. Selection is each Tuesday, and it is difficult for us to pick sides if we don't know who's around.
Here's the link for the uninitiated.