Former BCC Players to Perform at Dinner Dance
Tom Bailey
Ex-Bramhall players, Tom and James Bailey, will be performing with their fellow band members at the Annual Dinner Dance at the Deanwater Hotel on Saturday 8th October. The brothers, with Tom on lead vocals, and James on keyboard form part of the Live-Cover band ‘Undercover’ – playing classic hits from across the decades at a wide range of celebrations, charity events and festivals. You can read all about the band’s success on their website, www.undercoverlive.co.uk
‘Undercover’ will be providing excellent entertainment for all attendees, along with magician Jake Barlow. The guest speaker on the night will be Lucy Pearson – twice England Women’s Cricketer of the Year and Head of Cheadle Hulme School. The dance is a black tie occasion for all club members, their families and friends (16 yrs old and over) and will be held from 6.45pm till late. It will be a great event to celebrate our 125th Anniversary Season and our October Club of the Month award, which is why we urge you to act in the next few days and book!
Tickets, priced at £37.50 for adults and £27.50 if 16 – 21 years can be obtained from the following:
Ian Milligan: ianmillgan62@tiscali.co.uk 07946 110953
Chris Ashton: chris@bramhallcommercialfinance.co.uk 07708 826260
Iain Tittle: iain@65bls.com 07710 746151
Phil Duffy: pduffy@mcr.uk.com 07774 699024
Andy Barratt: abarratt@polyflor.com 07977 042545
Frank Norris: family.norris52@ntlworld.com 0161 283 0285
To download the complete Dinner Dance Poster click 2011 Annual Dinner Dance Poster.
2011 Anniversary Dinner Dance
With music from
Tom Bailey live band
‘Undercover’
Magic from
Jake Barlow
Guest speaker
Lucy Pearson
Twice England Women’s Cricketer of the Year and
Head of Cheadle Hulme School
October 8th 2011
Deanwater Hotel 6.45pm till late
A black tie occasion for all club members, their families and friends (16 yrs old and over)
Prices £37.50 for adults, £27.50 if 16 – 21 yrs
Includes welcome drink, 3 course dinner and entertainment
Book early and tickets from
Ian Milligan ianmillgan62@tiscali.co.uk 07946 110953
Chris Ashton chris@bramhallcommercialfinance.co.uk 07708 826260
Iain Tittle iain@65bls.com 07710 746151
Phil Duffy pduffy@mcr.uk.com 07774 699024
Andy Barratt abarratt@polyflor.com 07977 042545
Frank Norris family.norris52@ntlworld.com 0161 283 0285
To download the complete Dinner Dance Poster click 2011 Annual Dinner Dance Poster.
Bramhall CC 125th 2011 Anniversary Year
Dear Members,
We are fast approaching the major cricket celebrations of our 125th anniversary and I would like to update you on the events planned for the Cricket Week starting July 3rd.
Firstly, I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported the Cricket Force initiative in April, whether that was running 5K in Bramhall Park, donating sponsorship or labouring at the club. The improved club facilities including the new Pergola area were a direct result of the 100+ members who got involved, which is a 150% increase on previous years. The run raised £2,100, with a donation being made to Bramhall Park, £350 to Sumner CC a Christchurch based club affected by the earthquake and the rest to support the new BCC facilities.
Since then we have had the double act of John Stanworth from Lancs and Terry Daniels opening the new net facilities followed by an enjoyable golf day at Styal. Meanwhile, the cricket season is in full flow and all our teams have plenty to play for.
Cricket Week
Sun, July 3rd BCC Past and Present X1s, 12.30pm start
Mon, July 4th BCC u13s v Cheshire u12s, 2020, 6pm start
Tues, July 5th BCC u23s v Cheshire Development X1, 1pm start
Wed, July 6th BCC u15s/16s v Cheshire District u15s 2020, 6pm start
Thurs, July 7th BCC X1 v MCC X1, 11.30am start
Fri, July 8th Celebrity 2020 game in support of Christies, 4.30 start
A broad cross-section of the club will be involved in these high-profile games but some additional matches are being arranged for later in the season (eg. Junior Trios, u16s, over 40s), so no one will miss out. No doubt players past and present, families and friends will attend the specific matches they are involved in but I would encourage everyone to come and watch some of the other matches as there will be great cricket on show and it’s a chance to mix with other club members and guests. The final Christies game will be an exciting evening with ex international cricketers playing alongside ex Premiership and international footballers and the occasional Soap Star for good measure. We may not have the floodlights but it will be all action at Church Lane that night with barbecues, bars and entertainment in full flow.
So there is something for everyone in Cricket Week, whether you are a player or spectator. But as you can imagine and as we know from Cricket Force, these kind of events do not ‘just magically run themselves’. So, we would really appreciate some help and in no particular order:
Playing – while we will try to get most people involved, we will not be able to satisfy everyone and so please take this in good spirit.
Umpires and Scorers – we will use a combination of BCC club and league officials but if anyone has any particular requests, let me know.
Catering – Sun (for spectators), Mon, Wed and Fri we will be in barbi mode, Sun (players), Tues, Thurs will be more formal cricket teas so welcome volunteers for wearing chefs hat, catering, providing refreshments plus loan of extra barbecues and gazebos.
Bar – welcome volunteers to help on the main bar and also a second bar that we will be running on the Fri night. Also anyone who can help Iain Tittle on supplies transport. Spare fridge / freezers, large ice bucket storage.
Car Park Management – Nick Daber will lead this but he will need some helpers on the Fri night. Does anyone have high visibility bibs / jackets?
Cleaning – we will be using our normal cleaners but with the ground in constant use across the wicket, extra help in and outside the pavilion would be great and obviously saves the club money.
Ground – Craggie will obviously lead the ground team but support in this area whether it be grass cutting / half time wicket prep by senior members or covers / ropes by juniors would be great.
Security & First Aid
Publicity – distributing Christie game posters locally including Bramhall village shops.
Sponsorship – the Christies game has been kindly sponsored by MCR courtesy of Phil Duffy but if anyone individually or through their company would like to sponsor the individual games and / or match balls they would be most welcome.
Weather – can anyone fix this?!
Volunteers re the above and Sponsorship Support – the key to making the cricket week run smoothly and without it becoming a burden on a few people is for a large number of people to do a bit. So, if you can flip burgers, serve behind the bar, direct cars for an hour or indulge players and guests with your catering, it will make for what I am sure will be an enjoyable week. In the first instance, please contact myself directly to let me know what and on which day you can help or if you want to ask any questions ianmilligan62@tiscali.co.uk 07946 110953
That just leaves me to remind you that the finale to our 125th season will be our end of year dinner dance, being held this year at The Deanwater Hotel on 8th October. So please make a note in your diaries and we will forward final details of the event re guest speaker, band, etc shortly.
On behalf of Bramhall CC, we look forward to welcoming you over the Cricket Week and appreciate the anticipated offers of support.
Many Thanks
Bramhall CC 125th Committee
BESPOKE MEMORABILIA RANGE
In co-operation with the renowned Willow Sportswear of Bradford, Bramhall Cricket Club is delighted to offer members and friends of the club an opportunity to purchase some excellent 125th Anniversary memorabilia to help the club celebrate in 2011.
Firstly, Willow Sportswear are offering a range of 7 stock items which you can buy “off the shelf” from their exclusive BCC webshop. These include mens and ladies’ Oxford shirts, towels and holdalls and all will be tastefully branded with the Bramhall CC 125th Anniversary logo.
To view and order these items directly from Willow, go to www.willowsportswearshop.co.uk, and enter “Bramhall CC 125th” in the search box. Then enter “BTCC” as a password, and you’ll be taken to the shop. These items are standard issue, and come in the colour schemes shown in the store. Any questions regarding these items should be directed to Willow themselves.
However, we are offering an extra special Bespoke Memorabilia Range of limited edition personalised BCC clothing and memorabilia that requires a special order.
These items have been designed by the 125th Committee to tastefully represent the club in its anniversary year, but will still look good in years to come. These items can be ordered through President Peter Babbage, (0161 612 8213/07794 805298) and must be placed with him by Sunday May 15th in order for the items to be produced and delivered to members in time for the July Cricket Week.
As these items are bespoke for the club, each requires a minimum quantity to be ordered for the item to be produced. By ordering an item with Pete Babbage, your details will be taken and if the minimum quantity is exceeded by 15th May, you will be contacted for payment.
We hope to provide images of some of the items in the next few days – both via email and on posters at Church Lane – but please find details here:
(All items can carry the BCC Anniversary Club Crest in addition to the designs listed below)
Ties - Smart diagonally broad & narrowed striped, containing the traditional 4 Bramhall colours of royal blue, black, yellow and red. The minimum club order is 36 and the cost will be £11.45 each. (the price may come down if 100+ orders are received).
BCC Tie
Scarves - Fashionable vertically striped in the 4 BCC colours, these scarves are a bargain £11.25 (or cheaper if the 48 minimum order is exceeded) and will suit young and old alike.
BCC Scarf
Bespoke Rugby Jersey - Classic harlequined rugby top in the 4 BCC colours, these tops cost a competitive £25.95 and 15 orders are needed.
BCC Rugby Shirt
Traditional Knitted Cricket Jumpers - Ever popular, the original 4 striped cream knitted playing jumper is back, 100% wool options are £45.95 for long sleeve, and £39.95 for short sleeve. An acrylic/wool mix is £40.95 for l/s and £35.95 for s/l. Willow have made our jumpers over the years and require a minimum order of just 6.
Umbrellas - These classically styled umbrellas come in a choice of black or navy base colour, with the BCC logo printed on 2 panels. It will look good on the cricket pitch, the golf course or simply walking down the street and is excellently priced at £17.95.
Mugs - Ceramic mugs are available, with our logo printed on them for £7
Woolen Cap - A traditional melton style wool cap, with our 4 colours adorning the panels. These items are high quality and would make a great memento of our big year. These caps cost £25.50.
BCC Cap
Please remember to get your orders into Pete as promptly as possible, as this could help to reduce the anticipated 4-6 week delivery time on the bespoke range. He is also happy to answer any questions you may have.
