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Skipper’s Notes 2018

Since the early 1980’s the Crescent have remarkably had only two captains Richard Ford and Jon Morris. In my first annual message since being appointed at the February AGM it seems only right to acknowledge the tremendous job Jon Morris has done for the club over the last 18 seasons, ensuring the club stayed true to its remit of giving the whole team a chance to contribute every Sunday whilst leading the club with a friendly competitive spirit.

It is a privilege to be taking over the reins from Jon, and in doing so knowing I’ve difficult shoes to fill. I’m delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Hall as Club Vice Captain, and would ask all at the Cresent to allow us both time to find our feet in the coming season as we seek to continue Jon’s great work.

The season is fast approaching as are the pre-season nets, I would request we all make an effort to attend. The club have identified the need to increase our membership and ensuring any new faces are greeted by a healthy number of the team at nets is a key to retaining potential new players.

Please also make the effort to ensure you dig your whites out early this season, get your availabilities updated and reach out to any potential new recruits so we begin the season well.

The club is again planning both domestic and overseas tours this coming season, I thought last year’s French tour was a one off, but due to the undeniable success of the 3 days in southern France we’re all set to visit Portugal in September.

I would also like to point out the hard work being done by Joe Gatford and helpers over the post season on our square. The workload goes up as the season approaches so please do reach out to Joe to offer help where you can.

It is exciting times at Horsdean, the Horsdean Community Sport Association (HCSA) are closing in on being granted a 25 year lease, which will then allow the HSCA apply for a variety of grants to improve Horsdean for all. We should acknowledge the hard work by the HSA committee in moving the lease process forward.

Matt Lawson Club Captain

CLUB OFFICIALS:

Chairman: Dmitry Morgan

Captain: Matt Lawson

Vice Captain: Rich Hall

Hon. Secretary:Rick Carter85 Albury RoadMersthamSurrey RH1 3LPTel: 01737 643553Mob: 07802 700 339Email: rick.carter@ntlworld.com

Hon. Team Sec.: Hon. Treasurer:Geoff Stringer Martin Watts24 The Avenue 27 Park RoadLewes BN7 1QT Burgess Hill RH15 8EUTel: 01273 479503 Tel: 0777 606 1914Mob: 07500 211 316 Email:Email: info@martinwatts.co.ukraingods@hotmail.com

Hon. Fixture Sec.:Simon Wood18 Kirby Drive,Telscombe Cliffs East Sussex BN10 7DYMob: 0776 237 1432Email: Wood.simon1@sky.com

MEMBERS SUBSCRIPTION:Annual Full Playing Members £20.00 Junior Members £10.00Match Fee Full Playing Members £10.00 away £5.00 home Full Concessions £5.00 away £3.00 homeRegister availability now pleaseAnnual subscription payable now to Treasurer

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For pitch reports & weather prospects for home gamesplease ring:

Joe Gatford 07504 956 791Club Website:www.pitchero.com/clubs/brightonandhovecrescent

Season 2018 will be dedicated to the memory of

Eric Pratt 1917-2018who passed away in February.

Sometimes player, often scorer, usually umpire and always treasurer.A true friend to BHCCC for 71 years and the best innings played in our

club’s 115 years

PresidentJohn Wood

Vice Presidents

Mrs K Ashdown Mr P Grant

Mrs S Brown Dr B Lee

Dr EA Carter Mrs H Leighton

Mr & Mrs T Dudfield Mr M Matthews

Mr & Mrs M Edmondson Mrs S Morgan

Mrs J Gatford Mr & Mrs W Sturgess

Miss E Gillingham Mr E Whistence-Smith

Mrs E Gowers Mrs JI Wood

Mrs N Grant

Hon. Life Members

J Gillingham J Gowers

Trophy Winners 2017

Batting Joe Gatford

Bowling Joe Gatford

Fielding Jake Brooks

Best Performance Matt Wood

Sportsman Rich Hall

Spectator Contribution Annie Watts

Olly Barry Shield

Joe Gatford XI/Simon Wood XI shared

Richard Ford Shield Jon Morris

Club Milestones 2017

Max Kidman - 2000 runs

- 100 matches

Jamie Will - 100 wickets

- 100 matches

Simon Wood - 900 wickets

JuneSun 3 Scaynes Hill 2.00 ASun 10 West Hoathly 2.00 ASun 17 Findon 2.00 ASun 24 Greys 3.30 HWed 27 Streat & Westmeston 2.00 AJulySun 1 Ashburnham 2.00 HThurs 5 Nazeing Common 2.00 HSun 8 Rudgwick 2.00 ASun 15 St. Matthias 1.30 HSun 22 Jevington 1.30 H

TOUR de WELSH BORDERSWed 25 Ledbury 2.00 AThur 26 Aston Ingham 2.00 AFri 27 Dymock 2.00 AAugustSun 5 Southwater 2.00 ASun 12 Ardingly 1.30 HSun 19 Hartfield 1.30 AWed 22 Buxted Park 1.30 ASun 26 East Dean 1.30 HWed 29 Streat & Westmeston 1.30 HSeptSun 2 Twineham & Wineham 1.00 H

TOUR de PORTUGAL Fri 7 Los Amigos 6.00 ASat 8 Los Amigos 12.00 ASun 9 Los Amigos 12.00 ASun 16 Southwick Wanderers 12.30 HSun 23 WG Gracefully 12.00 A

Richard FordCaptain 1984-98

Fixtures 2018 SeasonAll players are requested to arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time

AprilSun 15 Rottingdean 2nd XI 1.30 ASun 22 Denton 2.00 ASun 29 Worthing Chipps 1.30 H for the Dave White TrophyMaySun 6 Cutters Choice 1.30 HSun 13 Lindfield 2.00 AWed 16 Streat & Westmeston 2.00 HSun 20 Rodmell 2.00 ASun 27 Southbourne 2.00 A

Jon MorrisCaptain 1999-2017