Dear Member,

Happy New Year and as winter training is about to starts, we’re pleased to bring you details of our first social event of the year. The perfect way to catch up with members who you might not have seen since last year, and test your general knowledge at the Bramhall CC Quiz.

Details:Fri, Jan 27th at the club

7.30 for 7.45 start

Quizmasters Les Williams and Nick Daber

Teams of 4 to 6 people

Prizes available

Cost £6 per head

Food included

Please send details of teams to Ian Milligan at ianmilligan62@tiscali.co.uk

or 07946 110953

We look forward to making this a well attended and successful start to the year, and welcome your prompt confirmation of your teams.

See you on the 27th.

Kind Regards,

BCC

1. Dave Pennington

 2. Michelle Tittle

 3. Mike Spencer

August

1. Mark Francis

 2.Richard Cragg

 3.Ian Milligan

September

1. Mark Francis

 2. Iain Tittle

 3. David Duke

Please contact Richard Cragg on 01625 576092 or richard1.cragg@ntlworld.com to confirm your attendance and help plan tasks.

Welcome to the last installment of the weekly Bramhall CC newsletter for the 2011 season. Although you will receive the occasional update throughout the off season, to keep you up to speed with details for the AGM, training etc, this edition covers the final round of matches.

Results

- The 1st XI ended on a high, with a maximum 25 points win at Heaton Mersey. Solid 50s from Matt Hughes and Matthew Jamieson contributed to a BCC total of 228-6 dec, and Mersey were then blown away by Nick Bell’s 7-59 as they were all out for 139 in quick time. The result means that Bramhall finished the season in 7th position.

- The 2nd XI salvaged pride, if not many too points, in a draw at home to Grappenhall. The visitors smashed over 300 in their declared total (for the 2nd consecutive week), but a proud a dogged resistance from the 2nds ensured that they only lost 9 wickets…much to Grappenhall’s frustration, even though BCC were some way off the total. The 2nd XI finished in ninth spot.

- The 3rd XI, having secured safety the week before, managed a spectacular collapse when batting second to Didsbury’s 228 all out and went from 40-0 to 62 all out to take 6 points. Whether the performance could be attributed to complacency or hangovers from Saturday’s party is still unknown! The result, which included 4-50 for D Tanner and Rory Patel’s first 3rd XI wicket (caught by his dad), meant that Bramhall ended in sixth position.

Dinner Dance

Ian Milligan advised that members must contact him this week to book their spot at the Bramhall CC Dinner Dance on October 8th. There are some spaces still available, and we welcome all members and especially member’s partners and junior members’ parents.

Please see the attached poster, and use Ian’s details on there to confirm your attendance for what is promised to be an excellent evening.

End of Season Winter Work Party

All members are politely requested to attend the club on the morning of October 1st in order to give a short amount of time to ensure the clubhouse and ground are readied for the winter. If all members simply give an hour or so of their time, all the vital jobs will be quickly completed, which means the club is in better shape at the start of 2012. Richard Cragg asks that all those who plan to attend please contact him directly so he can plan how best to get the work done. Richard’s email is: Richard1.Cragg@ntlworld.com

Saturday’s Party

Thanks to all those members who supported Saturday’s excellent end of season gathering at Church Lane. Special thanks go to those members who helped to organise, and/or assisted behind the bar on the night. The party was another great success, with the bar now looking empty for the winter and the club taking a substantial sum on the night.

Goodbye to Sean O’ Neill

Our resident (for the last 6 months) Australian cricketer Sean O’ Neill is leaving our shores this Friday, and many members are keen to have a chance to say goodbye and thank him for his superb contribution both on and off the pitch this season. Sean advises that he is likely to be located in the Jolly Sailor pub on Thursday evening from around 8 or 9pm, and several members have already confirmed that they will pop in for a drink.

That’s all the news for this week.

We look forward to seeing you at Church Lane on October 1st for the Winter Work Party (please contact Craggie) and again a week later for the Dinner Dance (get your tickets from Ian Milligan).

Enjoy your winter!

Kind Regards,

BCC.

Their first wicket came promptly, but then Sean O’ Neill joined the composed Matt Hughes and the pair added 74, before the latter was caught for 45. A lengthy rain delay followed, reducing the match to 77 overs in total.

Upon resumption, Hughes started to open up and played some quality shots in passing 50 for the second consecutive week. His wicket was the fourth to fall at 128, out for 55, but Matthew Jamieson took the reins as he played another destructive innings.

Adding 62 with Andy Robertson and 38 with Jack Harris, Jamieson hit the ball to all parts before he was bowled for 78 from 61 balls and in sight of a first BCC century. Skipper Nick Cantello declared the innings immediately, and Bramhall had reached 228-6 from their 46.4 overs.

Although they had already ensured their safety, Heaton Mersey set off positively in their innings. However on a pitch that offered Nick Bell and Andy Robertson just enough assistance, they were soon in trouble. Bell, in particular was causing all sorts of problems and wickets fell regularly in between some attacking strokes. Mersey were soon on the rack at 103-9 and although they added 36 for the 10th wicket, Bell ended proceedings with 4 overs remaining. He ended with the excellent figures of 7-59, and Robertson played his part with 3-79… though was unlucky not to get 5 wickets for a few less runs.

It was an enjoyable end to a solid season and it’s hoped that the team will develop into a title challenging outfit in 2012.

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.

James Bailey

We have been contacted by this organisation who organising indoor cricket leagues and were asked to see if any members were interested in joining yourselves.

Kind Regards,

BCC.

–LAST TWO REMAINING PLACES IN THE STOCKPORT (POYNTON) INDOOR CRICKET LEAGUE–

We have one remaining place in our new indoor league which starts at Poynton Leisure Centre, Poynton on Sunday Afternoons ( starting 2nd October 2011) Matches will be between two 6 a side teams in a thrilling league format with games that last 60 minutes/12 overs per side. All teams that sign up for this league have the chance to win some great prizes (as below)

We only have two places remaining so please do not hesitate in signing up by calling 0871 237 6216 or join online: www.indoorcricketleagues.com/joinaleague

Match Day: Sundays

Time: 1pm-4pm

Location: Poynton Leisure Centre, Poynton

Ages: 16+

**NO JOINING FEES or DEPOSITS**

**FREE READERS ‘SUPABALL’ TO ALL NEW TEAMS**

**THE CHANCE TO WIN JUNIOR COACHING EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR CLUB**

**TEAM & PLAYER TROPHIES AND PRIZES**

**10% OFF WEEKLY COSTS**

Please do not hesitate to contact me directly using the below means if you have anymore questions. I am available throughout the weekend and would urge anyone who is interested to contact us ASAP.

Matthew Nixon

League Co-Ordinator

Indoor Cricket Leagues Ltd.

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 8^th 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 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.

Just an addition to last night’s newsletter concerning this Saturday’s End of Season party at Church Lane with live music.

All Under 16s receive free entry, so it’s the perfect opportunity for families to come and enjoy the evening… as well as our senior members.

We look forward to seeing you all there. Rain or shine, the party will go ahead (even if the 2nd XI match doesn’t run to schedule).

Regards,

BCC.

We’re now in the last week of the 2011 season, our 125th Anniversary season, but there are still nuggets of news to bring you…

Results

- The 1st XI were a little under-par in their home fixture against Bollington on Saturday. A lower order collapse left the Bramhall total short on 158 all out, and Bollington passed the total with 5 wickets and 7 overs remaining. Bramhall took 9 points to remain mid-table.

- The 2nd XI were outplayed by a strong Didsbury side, but still put up a strong fight. Once again, if catches had stuck, the home side might have struggled to post a decent total, but in the end accrued 270-3 after being 50 for 3. In reply, Bramhall fell just short of 200 and couldn’t quite last the 50 overs to sneak a draw. Ashley West was the standout performer with all 3 wickets in an excellent long spell, and also finished 37 not out.

- The weekend’s big club fixture was the 3rd XI’s relegation battle at home to Sale on Sunday. The 3s performed well and came through with a 7 wicket victory and 25 points to ensure their own safety in what has been a tough season. Sale were restricted to 164, before BCC batted sensibly in gale-force winds to achieve their target with an over to spare. Congratulations go to the 3 guys who have led the 3rd XI this season, and all those members who have played for them.

Fixtures

- Saturday sees the 1st XI go to Heaton Mersey, who need 2 points to stay up, whilst the 2nd XI host Grappenhall.

- Sunday sees the 3rds host newly crowned league champions Didsbury.

End Of Season Party

This Saturday, from around 8pm (after the home match ends), sees the end of season party in the clubhouse. There will be a £5 entry fee, which covers the cost of a band playing fantastic live music, and there will be swanky cocktails on offer. This is open for all members and their family and friends and you are encouraged to dress to impress. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate the hard work that the senior sides have put in this year to remain in their respective divisions, and you are positively encouraged to drink as much of the stockroom as possible!

Club of the Month

We’re delighted to announced that the world famous Cricketer magazine have voted Bramhall CC as “Club of the Month” for October. The publication has been particularly impressed with the efforts of members to stage a memorable 125th Anniversary Season – with Ground Force, the Cricket Week and the 5K run donation noted. The award really is dedicated to all active members, but particularly those who give their own free time to ensure the clubhouse and ground are in great condition, that the standard of cricket played by our members is high and those who have helped build the club up from the farmer’s field over a decade ago.

The magazine hits the shops from September 16th, we will receive a monthly prize and are likely to be entered into a draw to find the overall best club in 2011. Grab a copy as a memento!

Dinner Dance

Time is really running out for you, your family, friends and colleagues to order your tickets for our fantastic dinner dance at The Deanwater on Saturday October 8th. It will be a great event to celebrate our Anniversary Season and our October Club of the Month award, and you are urged to act in the next few days. Please see the attached poster for additional details.

Committee Positions 2012

Please can all members who wish to nominate somebody for a 2012 committee position please complete the form on the noticeboards inside AND outside the clubhouse this week, ahead of the AGM in the Autumn (more details to follow.)

125th Anniversary Clothing

For any members who have not yet claimed their clothing orders from Pete Babbage, please contact him directly. There are also a good number of excellent special edition ties available to purchase. Please contact Pete or see him at Church Lane this weekend….. they could be sold out by the time we get to the Dinner Dance.

Preparing the Ground for the Winter

To ensure that the ground and equipment are in tip-top condition for the start of next season, Richard Cragg requires as many members as possible to help “put the ground to bed” shortly after next weekend. Dates to be confirmed, but please keep your eyes peeled for a Saturday or Sunday date in the next 2/3 weeks. We’ll need our members to give an hour or so of their time to help put things safely away.

That’s all your news for now. We’ll bring you the news from the final weekend next week.

Kind Regards,

BCC.