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Henley Cricket Club AGM - Sunday November 28th at 11.00am
2021 Henley Cricket Club AGM will take place in the clubhouse on Sunday November 28th at 11.00am
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Henley Cricket Club COVID-19 Risk Assessment
Please see below the link to the Henley Cricket Club COVID-19 risk assessment that has been carried out by the club. Risk Assessment (1) Covid-19.pdf
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HCC Senior Section Return To Cricket
You can practise in a household group (no limit on number of people), or two people from different households. If you are practising with someone from outside your household, you must follow social distancing guidelines at all times. All practice sessions must be booked online in advance. Players should arrive and leave…
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AGENDA FOR THE 48th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Apologies for Absence Minutes of AGM held on 28 October 2018 For approval (available on request and at the meeting) Matters Arising from those minutes Chairman’s Report Treasurer’s Report Annual Report and Accounts, and appointment of Auditor for period to next AGM. Captains’ Reports Election…
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Paul Bradbury
Paul Bradbury passed away on Sunday 21st July after a brave battle against his illness. He remained cheerful to the end and displayed great stoicism. He was a great servant and supporter of Henley Cricket Club, as a player, coach, committee man and Chairman. His tenure as Chairman from 2006 to 2012 steered the Club through a vitally important phase…
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In the Sheds with...Tom Scriven
Name: Tom Scriven Nickname: Bobby Charlton Date & Place of Birth: 18/11/1998 John Radcliffe Oxford Position: All rounderJoined Henley CC: 2019 Where can we find you on Social Media: Instagram- tomscriven1 Twitter tomscriven9Favourite Food: Full English Favourite Band or Artist: Catfish and the bottlemen Favourite Book: Of mice and men…gunnn bookDeath…
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HCC Summer Cricket Festival 2nd June
This year Henley will host its first Cricket Festival on Sunday 2nd June at the Brakspear ground. If you’re a local business or family and want to enter a team, here is some information about the day although more details will follow - Location:The Brakspear GroundTime: 11.00 ‘til DarkSix a Side Fun CompetitionMen & Women - Girls & BoysSix Yellow Ball…
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All Star Cricket Comes to Henley Cricket Club
All Stars Cricket provides boys and girls from 5-8 years old with 8 weeks of non-stop fun.The first session is due to be held Friday 10th May from 5pm-6pm at Henley Cricket Club. They will be held every week at the same time through till the 28th June. The activity and game based programme is suitable for all skill levels, providing your child with…
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Richard Morris Wins Henley Sports Personality of the Year
After a fantastic year for Richard Morris, things got even better for the Henley superstar as he picked up the Henley Sports Personality of year award for 2018. This award goes alongside the Henley player of year, Berkshire player of the year as well as the HCPCL leading run scorer as well.
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Henley Cricket Club Quiz Night - 8th February 2019
The annual HCC quiz is back for 2019, on the 8th February.Teams of 6-8£17.50 per person7.30pm for 8pm sharp startAll food includedPaying barRaffleFor ticket purchases and offers of sponsorship/raffle prize contact:Sue Laing (07885 851362 or Turn on Javascript!)Phil Chappell (07764 604089 or Turn on Javascript! )
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AGM 28 October 2018 11am
The AGM will start at 11.00am which will enable a presentation to take place at around noon, when the Club will hand over the final cheque to Henley Town Council in full payment of the loan they kindly gave us in 2005 to help us to buy the Brakspear Ground.The agenda is as set out below. This has to be issued 2 weeks before the meeting though motions…
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Injury ends Captains season
1st XI Captain and mainstay of the Henley top order batting lineup, Michael Roberts, has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a fractured left Ulna.Roberts, who has chalked up 518 league runs this summer initially suffered the injury after being struck by a ball at training, only for an initial assessment and X-Ray to return a positive…
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HCC SUMMER BALL THE RESULT
What a fantastic, magical, night this final Summer Ball on the Regatta Lawns turned out to be; the twin objectives of providing a fitting finale and raising enough profit to make paying off the Ground Purchase Loan possible was achieved in spades.Wonderful weather, thanks to our resident weather ‘fixer’ Danny Hall who only got it wrong once in fourteen…
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Jonny Trist......18.1-6-65-9
15 year old Jonny Trist wrote himself into Henley Cricket Club folklore on Saturday after recording outstanding bowling figures of 18.1 overs 9 for 65 in the TVL 4A match vs Reading 2nd XI. Millfield schoolboy Trist bowled with flight, guile and intelligence beyond his tender years, and the Reading CC batsmen had no answer. Opening the bowling and bowling…
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AGM 28 October
This year's AGM will be held at the pavilion on Sunday 28 October. Notice and agenda to follow in due course as normal.
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Photo This - Henley Summer Ball 2018
Here are the fantastic photos taken by Kathryn Fell of last Saturday's Ball. Click on the link and follow the instructions to see all of the photos.https://kathrynfell.zenfolio.com/p823369597Password ' HCC18 ' Capitals for the letters as it is case sensitiveYou can click on 'VIEW PHOTOS' and then you will be prompted for a password (as above)To view…
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Henley Cricket Club Summer Ball
The Henley Cricket Club Ball is nearly here! We’re all set for next Saturday, 21 July and as well as having sold out, with 280 people attending, we have 26 fantastic auction lots for the Summer Ball Ground Purchase Fundraising Project. Our fundraising target is £15,000. So that even non-attendees can join in and help us raise the target this is what…
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7 weeks to go...
With 7 games of the League Season remaining, all three teams have much to play for at both ends of the table.Here’s the low down as we approach the run in:1st XIOur 1st XI currently sit in third position of the Home Counties Premier League on 171 points, 14 points adrift of Slough in second, and 33 points below the consistent Aston Rowant, who delivered…
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In the Sheds with... Tom Nugent
In the Sheds with...Name: Tom NugentNickname: Nuge, Nugey Baby, Nerd, CheersDate & Place of Birth: 11th July 1994. Bath, Somerset. Position: Opening Bowler Joined Henley CC: 2009Where can we find you on Social Media: @tomnugent94 on InstagramFavourite Food: Garlic BreadFavourite Band or Artist: Elton JohnCareer Highlight at Henley CC: Back to Back HCPL…
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Girls advance to Regional Final
Congratulations to our Under 15 Girls team, who have advanced to the Regional Final of the Lady Taverners cup with a 54 run victory over a spirited Melton Achilles Youth CC side. A strong team effort saw the girls post a formidable looking 172/2, a total that was beyond the Melton batters due to some disciplined and skilful bowling from the attack …
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Rowe & Woods share unbroken stand of 232 v Tring
Congratulations to Matt Rowe and Euan Woods who shared an unbroken stand of 232 in Saturday’s victory over Tring Park CC. Arriving at the crease at 8-1 in pursuit of Tring’s 236, Woods cracked 115* (122 balls, 19x4), whilst Cornish skipper Rowe produced a masterclass of his own scoring 102* (140 balls, 13x4, 1x6) and finishing the game in style with…
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Pink Sky at Night
Thank you to Danny Hall for submitting this stunning sunset at Matson Drive as Admiral’s BBQ drew to a close on Saturday evening - A mighty fine setting for a Saturday evening!Thanks for a great BBQ Admiral - Your generosity is much appreciated as always
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100 Games for Tahir, Brocky & Monty
Congratulations to Tahir Afridi, Euan Brock and Gurveer ‘Monty’ Singh who played their hundredth 1st XI match in Satuday’s game vs Slough. 3 hugely respected, popular and successful members of the club, the landmark was acknowledged through the presentation of some bespoke ‘100’ club caps before Saturday’s toss.Here’s to 200.....
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England call up for JD
Congratulations to young Henley, Berkshire & Middlesex WK Batter Jack Davies who has been selected to represent England U19 in the upcoming ‘test’ series vs South Africa. Davies is part of a 14-man squad lead by Somerset’s Tom Lammonby for two “Tests” against South Africa at Scarborough and the Emirates Riverside in July.England Under-19s squad:Tom…
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In the Sheds with... Will Legg
In the Sheds with...Name: Will LeggNickname: LeggyDate & Place of Birth: 7th October 1997. Reading. Position: All RounderJoined Henley CC: 2004Where can we find you on Social Media: @Willlegg on Insta Favourite Food: Ice CreamFavourite Band or Artist: DrakeCareer Highlight at Henley CC: Scoring my 1st 100Best Player played with at HCC: Charles HomewoodPeroni…
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Summer Ball - An Update
July 21st is but 8 weeks away & preparations for the final Summer Ball on the Regatta Lawns are well underway with ticket sales in excess of 210 and on the way to our target of 250. So, if you’re yet to commit to the event, time is running out and an urgent Call, E-Mail or Text to either David Winter or Sue Laing is highly recommended, if you don’t…
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Hundred for Hilditch
Huge congratulations to Henley youngster Liam Hilditch who struck a maiden century for Berkshire Under 15s against a strong Somerset side at Cleeve CC on Sunday. Hilditch‘s 101* (130 balls, 9x4s) was the mainstay in a strong Berkshire total of 238, made all the more impressive as he arrived at the crease in a precarious position having lost both opening…
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In the Sheds with... Euan Brock
In the Sheds with...Name: Euan BrockNickname: GumpDate & Place of Birth: 9th February 1991. Reading. Position: Left Arm Spinner, Mid / Lower Order Batter. Joined Henley CC: 2008Where can we find you on Social Media: @brocky306 (Twitter), @brocky125 (Instagram)Favourite Food: Indian Takeaway Favourite Band or Artist: OasisCareer Highlight at Henley CC:…
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Allaway 206*
During the recent HCPCL match with Aston Rowant, club legend David Allaway surpassed former club captain and close friend Bjorn Mordt as Henley’s most capped competitive player. A marvellous achievement, and testament to the dedication, longevity and skill of this popular club stalwart. In a career spanning 16 years and 206 matches, Allers has racked…
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All Stars Cricket is coming to Henley
All Stars Cricket is a new initiative from the England and Wales Cricket Board aimed at providing children aged five to eight with a great first experience in cricket and it’s coming to Henley CC this summer.Programme features: • For all boys and girls aged five to eight • Delivered nationwide at over 2,000 centres • Eight one-hour sessions, held over…
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In the Sheds with... Charlie Homewood
In the Sheds with...Name: Charlie HomewoodNickname: Mr Charles Homewood (we’re all very formal at HCC)Date & Place of Birth: 23rd February 1990. Chertsey. Position: 2nd XI Captain. WK / BatterJoined Henley CC: 2013Where can we find you on Social Media: facebook.com/Charlie.HomewoodFavourite Food: PaellaFavourite Band or Artist: Frank TurnerCareer Highlight…
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In the Sheds with... Rob Kenworthy
In the Sheds with...Name: Rob KenworthyNickname: BK JuniorDate & Place of Birth: 2nd September 1990. Oxford.Position: Off Spinner (currently working on Doosra) + SlipsJoined Henley CC: 2008Where can we find you on Social Media: You can’t. I’m not a Social Media user. Favourite Food: Sausage SarnieFavourite Band or Artist: OasisCareer Highlight at Henley…
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Blofeld coming to Henley
Recently retired cricket broadcaster Henry Blofeld (affectionately nicknamed Blowers), will be signing copies of his new book ‘Over and Out’ at The Bell Street Book Shop in Henley Town Centre at 12:30pm on Monday 21st May. A hugely popular and respected journalist, ‘Blowers’ established a reputation as a commentator with an accent, vocabulary and syntax…
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Here come the Girls!
Spencer CC - 124/1 (20 Overs)Henley CC - 125/7 (19.5 Overs)A superb team effort, on a stiflingly hot May afternoon, led Henley CC Women’s XI to a dramatic 3 wicket win over Spencer CC in Round 1 of this years Vitality National Women’s T20 Cup. Skipper Romilly Hayward won the toss and put Spencer CC into bat, knowing that a solid fielding performance…
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In the Sheds with... Tahir Afridi
In the Sheds with...Name: Tahir AfridiNickname: TDate & Place of Birth: 23rd March 1985. Karachi. Position: StrikerJoined Henley CC: 2012Where can we find you on Social Media: What is Social Media?Favourite Food: PakistaniFavourite Band or Artist: Mumford & SonsCareer Highlight at Henley CC: Any League WinBest Player played with at HCC: Jake DoranPeroni…
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In the Sheds with... Euan Woods
Name: Euan WoodsNickname: Woodsy Date & Place of Birth: 30th September 1998. Reading. Position: All RounderJoined Henley CC: 2016Where can we find you on Social Media: @Euan_Woods on InstagramFavourite Food: Fish & Chips (No Mushy Peas though, as they are a Vegetable)Favourite Band or Artist: Sigala Career Highlight at Henley CC: Winning the League…
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Early Season Runs for Matt + Wickets for Rish
In and around this typically wet April weather, some of our Henley CC players have been plying their trade in School & University matches, with some success!Congratulations to young, powerful, South African batter Matt Dalrymple, who cracked 77 earlier in the week, in a low scoring match between Shiplake 1st XI and Blue Coat 1st XI. Dalrymple’s 77 underpinned…
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In the Sheds with... Nigel Dunstan
Name: Nigel DunstanNickname: Ace Date & Place of Birth: 1st July 1983, Truro. Position: Seam / Swing Bowler. Fine Leg at Both Ends. Joined Henley CC: 2015Where can we find you on Social Media: @nigella2078 on Instagram, @nigeld83 on TwitterFavourite Food: SeafoodFavourite Band or Artist: Elton JohnCareer Highlight at Henley CC: Playing for the 1st XI…
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Junior Cricket is Back!
The junior summer season is now underway for the 2018 season, with training taking place on Friday Evenings and Saturday & Sunday mornings. All sessions are hosted at our local grounds and overseen by our professional ECB Certified coaching partners, Performance Cricket. If you wish to join in on a summer of fun playing Junior & Girls cricket at Henley…
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In the Sheds with... John Neville
Name: John NevilleDate & Place of Birth: 17th February 1991, ReadingPosition: 3rd XI Captain & Swing Bowler (Both Ways + Reverse if conditions allow)Joined Henley CC: 1997Where can we find you on Social Media: @J_Nev17 on TwitterFavourite Food: ThaiFavourite Band or Artist: ColdplayCareer Highlight at Henley CC: Winning every game we played, as part…
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Meet The Coach
With Stewart Davison departing for Finchley CC, (https://henleycricketclub.co.uk/goodbye-to-stewart-and-well-done-to-matt.html) Matt Rowe has accepted the position of Head Coach, with Zac Jones assuming the position of Assistant Coach. We caught up with proud Cornishman Rowe, to learn a bit more about him and what makes him tick as a coach.....Name:…
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Henners in Paris
On Sunday 8th April 2018, 3 Henley CC players and outgoing club stalwart Stewart Davison, took to the streets of Paris, to complete the unenviable task of 26.2 miles on foot. A truly magnificent effort from the lads saw them all cross the line in very impressive times, having drawn on some physical and emotional reserves that will serve them well this…
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A First Class Debut!
Congratulations to new recruit Andy Rishton, who made his First Class debut for Loughborough MCCU vs Sussex CCC at Hove earlier this month. An off-season recruit from Loughborough Town CC, Rishton claimed the wicket of Laurie Evans, with a seaming delivery, as Sussex amassed 337/7d in their first innings.In reply, Loughborough MCCU were bundled out…
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Goodbye to Stewart and Well Done to Matt
Sad news but also exciting changes! Wicket keeper and Club Coach Stewart Davison has accepted an offer to become Director of Cricket at Finchley Cricket Club. Stew is hugely liked and respected throughout the Club and takes with him the best wishes of all players and the Committee, who put on record their appreciation to Stewart for all his work on…
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