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The web site was created on 10th May 2009 and went live for the first time during the week 7-14th June. This is the story of the rest of the year.
As the season was well underway before the web site was started we have managed to make a collection of all 1st XI match reports for 2009. To read them click on the relevant links Biddlestone 3rds, Beehive Bradford, Chippenham 3rds, Beckington, Trowbridge A & Devizes 2nds. 11th May 2009 Records Tumble at the Rec
Charlie Knight and Karl Rogers 10th May: It was a week end of high scoring at The Rec as the 1st XI notched up 336 on Saturday, including 114 from James Grant. This was followed by 330 from the Sunday XI. Charlie Knight set a new club record for the highest individual score with a knock of 163 (at first it was thought he had made 161 until the scorer checked his maths). He broke the long standing record established by Karl Rogers. Coincidentally Karl's score was posted against the same club, Woolcote, in 1995.
To see more pictures from the Sunday game please click on the thumbnails 14th May 2009
Tour Results Collingbourne only managed one win on tour, against Yarcomb on the final day but it was a very enjoyeable week for all that. Thanks to everyone who took part and all those who spent time organising the week. Another Record Falls 21st May: Skipper Owen Sheppard and Mark Batemen were involved in a massive stand of 195 against Beckington to set another new Club record for the forth wicket. This was also Mark Bateman's third consecutive 'ton'. Another High Scoring Day at the Rec.
6th June: 1st XI vs Devizes 2nds hit an impressive 311. In reply Devizes were more intent on survival than anything else and were restricted to just 160 2nd XI vs Warminster 3rds came a real cropper. Bowled out for just 61 they suffered a big defeat. The Sunday side enjoyed a better day against Ramsbury. In a game reduced to 25 overs Collingbourne made 158. Ramsbury really went for it and at roughly the half way stage they were right in the game but a couldn't maintain their momentum and were eventually all out for just over 100. One Win - One Defeat 1st XI Go Top
In the two pictures above one shot ended up in the hands of the bowler the other one went for four. Can you guess which is which? 14th June: 1st XI won away at Buscot Park. The home side were dismissed for 203. Skipper, Owen Sheppard claiming 7 wickets. (Earlier postings suggested that Owen had got a hat trick. This was due to information on the Wiltshire League website which was wrong) In reply Collingbourne made the runs for the loss of just 3 wickets, Tom Grant making 64. To read the full match report click here. This win puts Collingbourne in top place in the division. Sadly things were not quite as rosy for the 2nds who lost the corresponding fixture to Buscot Park. The visitors made 160+ but Collingbourne were all out for a mere 61. Only Johnny Cummings made any impression on the score with 40 odd. The Sunday side had a good day - if a very long day - against St Mary Bourne. Collingbourne hit 263-6. 'Batty' hitting 72*. More jug avoidance from 'The Veteran' (Tim Nichols) who ran himself out on 46. St Mary Bourne were in the run chase right until the end but finished twenty short. When the two teams retired to the 'barleycorn' there was then a presentation from 'Dougie' and 'Batty' (see below) who gave a figure of the Staffordshire Regiment Cap badge. Sadly the regiment are being moved to Germany soon and we will lose the three players who have come to us from them. All will be missed for their contribution both on and off the field.
To see the full size version of any pictures on the web site click on the image. Debutant, Vaughan Brown, Starts With Hat Trick
21st June: 1st XI debutant Vaughan Brown made a dramatic start to his Collingbourne career with 5-33 including a hat trick as Seagry were bowled out for 112 in 39 overs. In reply the Collingbourne openers set about their task with relish and 73 were posted in just 10 overs. Tom Grant just missed a fifty being dismissed for 47. Stand-in skipper Graham Chandler made 33 and Geoff Rogers 19 off just 20 balls. This comprehensive 8 wicket win keeps Collingbourne well and truly on top of the Division. To read a full match report click here. The 2nds lost to Cherhill. Collingbourne were dismissed for 93 and the visitors didn't have too much trouble passing the total for the loss of three wickets. A stand of 130 between John Baxter and Ollie Scott was the centre piece of the Sunday side's score of 239-5 against Burbage. Ollie Scott went on to make a career best 85*. Unfortunately it was all in vain as Burbage passed the score for the loss of just two wickets. There was an entertaining game last Thursday when Collingbourne entertained the Staffordshire Regiment in a twenty/20 match. The Staffs were good winners on the night and a good time had been had by all. Oh well - longest day today. Nights will start drawing in and it will soon be Christmas.
1st XI Lose Top of the Table Clash 27th/28th June: The 1st XI lost the top of the table clash with Swindon Churches by just 8 runs. Collingbourne nearly had a wicket with the first ball which went through the stumps without removing the bails!! The Churches have obviously got some influence with a higher authority. Owen Sheppard was the main wicket taker in the Churches' total of 195. In reply Collingbourne slumped to 15-3 before recovering thanks to some solid middle order batting. It was all just a little too much and Collingbourne eventually fell just short of the required total. For a full report click here. However, they remain top of the league. The 2nds were chasing 240 and seemed well set on 150-2 but the wheels came off and they were eventually all out for 220. The Sunday XI were involved in one of those fixture cock-ups that occur from time to time. Gt Bedwyn had all arrived at The Recreation Ground expecting the game in Collingbourne, whilst the Sunday XI had all arrived in GT Bedwyn. In the end the game was played at Collingbourne on the Saturday wicket. Tim Nichols, anxious to make amends for being run out without facing on Saturday made 97* out of 234. In reply it would be fair to say that Collingbourne were 'Palmered' as Rob Palmer hit 106 not out in 14 overs to see Gt Bedwyn home by 8 wickets. John Baxter was the only wicket taker. A massive thank you goes to Jane who managed to come up with a tea with only two hours notice that was every bit as good as the high standards that we have come to appreciate. More details as they arrive. Good Win for Wednesday Night Team 8th July: Collingbourne batted first and scored 136 all out from 14.4 overs. Mark Bateman 53. Hungerford scored 102 for 7 from 15 overs in reply. Charlie Knight 3 for 17 from 4 overs. Darren Pritchard in his last game of the season for the club scored 28 and had bowling figures of 2 for 25 from 4 overs. Collingbourne emerged with their 2nd Savernake league victory from 4 games. For full review of the Wednesday season so far scoll down the page.
Wednesday Side Lose to Pewsey Collingbourne scored 111 for 9 on a slow crusty pitch and they got it in 13.5 overs for 1 wicket. Geoff Rogers claiming the only wicket for Collingbourne 1st XI rained off and Defeat for 2nds 11th/12th: The 1st XI were rained off when they were in a strong position on Saturday having dismissed Bradford Beehive for 120+. To read a full report of what did take place click here. The 2nds were bowled out for 90+. In reply Blunsdon raced away but were pulled back by Tim Nichols and Miles Averill and lost 5 wickets getting the last 30 runs. The Sunday side had a good game against Bishops Canning who are made up of players from Potterne and Devizes. Collingbourne made 185-9 in their 39 overs (one over was lost to rain). There were runs for Charlie Knight, Mark Bateman and Owen Sheppard. In reply John Baxter took 4 wickets, John Callender 1, Archie Scott 1, Owen Sheppard 2 and Charlie Knight 2 as Bishops were bowled out for 142. To complete a good win and make skipper David Paterson's day as he celebrated his birthday. Good Win for Wednesday Side 22nd July: The Wednesday team beat Burbage Old 'Uns by 53 runs. Collingbourne made 163 with Charlie Knight and Mark Bateman each scoring 50. In reply Burbage were restricted to just 110-4 1st XI Off - 2nds Lose
The Sunday XI batting at Chute
'Batty' Sets New Record'
Mark Bateman has set a new aggregate record for the number of runs scored in a season crashing through Ben Nichols' previous highest of 1,238. There are still a handful of games available to Mark to stretch his lead. He set the record during the win over Beckington which established Collingbourne well and truly at the top of the division. For a full match report click here. There was no play for any of the teams on Saturday 1st August. On Sunday the Sunday XI had a good win against White Horse. White Horse were bowled out for 130. John Baxter claiming five wickets. In reply Karl Gingell, Mark Bateman and Pete steadied the ship after two early losses and Collingbourne ran out easy winners.
President's Match Provides Great Entertainment
9th August: The annual President's Match provided great entertainment. The President's XI running our eventual winners. Graham Chandler made 69 for the Pres. XI's all out score of 164 and Tom Grant 60 for Collingbourne in their 137 all out. Once again the BBQ equipment came out to provide refreshment for everyone. Thanks to all who helped organise a great social day's cricket. Jimmy Paterson then took charge of the camera to provide the action and inaction shots. Click on the thumbnail for the full size pic.
1st XI March On. BBQ Great Success
8th August: The 1st XI marched on with a ten wicket win over Devizes. Asked to score 120 Graham Chandler and Tom Grant had no trouble knocking the runs off. To read a full match report click here. The 2nds lost to Warminster 3rds. Needing to score 190 they managed 120. The 'Grease' BBQ and Disco was a great success. Thanks are due to all who organised the event and to those who troubled to turn up in period costume. Tom Pike and Mary Cummings were the winners of the fancy dress competition.
To see any of the pictures click on the thumbnails. Collingbourne Close in on Promotion Collingbourne are closing in on promotion after another easy win against Buscot Park 1st XI. With only two games left the gap to second placed Beehive Bradford has now grown to 22 points. Without several key players at the weekend, including Skipper Owen Sheppard the batting order had to change to fill the gaps left by the missing regulars, although the bowling was still at full strength. Therefore it was an easy decision for stand in skipper Graham Chandler after winning the toss to bowl first. Buscot’s batting order was also changed to try new blood, but the experienced John Morton was dismissed in just the fifth over by an inswinging yorker from the young opening bowler Charlie Knight. Despite a mini recovery, wickets continued to fall regularly without an increase in tempo from the Buscot batsmen leaving them on just 76 for 4 after 25 overs. The next 9 overs could have changed the match with 50 runs coming from the aggressive batting of Australian import Nick Babcock and his partner Gary Thompson, but both wickets fell to the guile of Mark Bateman , aided by a very good catch in the deep by Ollie Scott. The final 10 overs only increased the score by 30 runs. Buscot therefore finishing on 161 for 7 off the full 45 overs. The successful opening pair of Graham Chandler and Tom Grant started at their usual brisk pace and despite an early scare for Tom Grant when he pulled straight to a fielder (which was dropped) 50 was already on the scoreboard after just 10 overs and 98 runs after only 18 overs. Tom Grant had just passed his 50 when caught in the gully for 53, Graham Chandler soon followed on 43 but with this solid base the following batsman all batted with confidence. Despite losing the prolific Bateman, it was left to two of the younger players promoted up the order to finish the job in just the 28th over. Iain Kiy and Charlie Knight both finished the game in the 20’s ,with both players putting away the bad ball very efficiently. Yet another good win by 7 wickets brought important bonus points as Collingbourne try to stay ahead of the opposition and win the Divisional Title. Collingbourne are Crowned Champions of Division 3 On Saturday 22nd August 2009 Collingbourne travelled to Seagry looking to win their penultimate game to guarantee promotion from Wiltshire League Division 3. After losing the toss Seagry Captain Will Tidmarsh chose to bat first. A decision that seemed incorrect as Collingbourne started well reducing Seagry to 65 for 4 wickets from 21 overs due to some accurate and aggressive swing bowling form their four young bowlers of Charlie Knight (1 for 21 from 8) Ian Kiy (1 for 70 from 12) Tom Grant and Ollie Scott. After surviving two dropped catches no. 5 bat M.Purton and no. 6 N.Jones worked hard to try and give Seagry a total to bowl at. The partnership between the two amassed to 156 with Collingbourne trying everything to both take a wicket and slow the runs. Success finally came with the return of Ollie Scott. He bowled Purton for an incredible 111 which included 7 sixes. Ollie then accounted for 2 more wickets before the Seagry no. 9 Burton was run out on the last ball by Jan Treroux in a freakish incident involving the umpire. Jones remained unbeaten on 68 and Seagry ended the innings on 243 for 8 from their 45 overs. Ollie Scott ending as the pick of the Collingbourne bowlers taking his first 5 wicket haul of the season with match best figures of 5 for 47 from 10 overs. In reply Collingbourne started aggressively and despite losing 2 early wickets found themselves on 116 for 2 from 20 overs. Opener Graham Chandler and Captain Owen Sheppard shared an 81 run partnership before Chandler was trapped LBW to Lancaster. No. 5 came and went but Sheppard found much needed support and aggression in Geoff Rogers. Both Batsmen played cautiously against Lancaster and off spinner Lewis but managed to keep the runs going. The Sheppard/Rogers partnership finally fell with Sheppard being bowled by Lewis for 82 with the score on 191. The pair had put on 65 but Collingbourne were left needing 53 runs from 10 overs with only 5 wickets in hand. When Rogers finally fell for an impressive 50 in the 38th over with the score on 214 the game was still very open. But it was no.7 Jon Cummings who had the last laugh. Ably supported by the tail Cummings managed to hold his nerve to guide Collingbourne to victory with only 2 balls to spare scoring a timely 28 not out at the same time. The Seagry bowlers of Symonds (2 for 39 from 9.4) Lancaster (2 for 45 from 12) and especially Lewis (4 for 36 from 12) bowled tirelessly and continually gave Collingbourne problems. But in the end it was to no avail. Elsewhere in the league Collingbourne's main rivals for the title Beehive Bradford lost to Chippenham 3rds. This means that Collingbourne go into the last game of the season having already won the league. Well done to all involved and lets hope for a successful season in Division 2 next year. Awful Weather Fails to Dampen Captain's XI
August 30th: The annual captain's XI match was played in continuous drizzle which got increasingly heavy as the day went on. However, it failed to dampen the spirits of anyone playing and there were some good performances from Ben & Mat Nichols, Tom Pike and Ian Kiy. As a result of the collection of match fees and the raffle for some highly desirable prizes, which included a mug and plate set that would have graced any antique shop, £200+ was raised for Macmillan Nurses.
End of Term Atmosphere to Final Match
August 29th: There was a definite sense of anti climax to the final match on Saturday as Collingbourne, already Champions, lost. A full report is available here. The 2nds won their last two games but will still be relegated. (In the end the 2nds weren't relegated due to the re-organisation of the League and retained their status. Ed) Final Wiltshire League tables for 2009 1st XI: Division 3 : 2009 League Table
2nd XI: Division 5 : 2009 League Table
Good Spirit to Final Saturday Game & Exciting Sunday Win
5th September: There was a good spirit to the final Saturday game of the season against Christian Malford. Proceedings began with the Christian Malford players joining Collingbourne in a minute's silence in memory of John Reece. Collingbourne batted first and made 242-8. There were runs for Ollie Scott, Tom Grant and Charlie Knight. The visitors were never really in the hunt for the runs and ended up with just over 100. The Sunday team had an exciting win by just two runs over Mildenhall the next day.
Sunday Team End With a Win
The Sunday side signed off with a win at home against Dinton, thanks largely to an unbeaten 80 from Geoff Rogers. Together with James Patterson he shared in stand of 57 which swung the game Collingbourne's way after some early losses. Owen Sheppard marked his birthday with a third ball duck.
Click on any of the pictures to see the full size shot. Ground Put to Bed for the Winter
On a day more suited to cricket than some we have experienced this year the working party assembled to put the ground to bed for the winter. The net area was stripped of its old matting prior to the building of a wall that will go around the perimeter of the practice nets. The square was scarified, grass seed and top dressing added. The sight screens were put away for another year.
Golf Day Three teams competed, Collingbourne, Burbage & Easton Royal and Bedwyn. Which totalled over 30 players altogether. At the end of which Collingbourne won the team trophy with 258 points. I think Burbage came 2nd with 242 points. Ben Doherty hit the best round for Collingbourne of 36 but will not claim the trophy as he was not a member of the club this season. Instead the trophy will go to Karl Rogers who also scored 36. (Ben had a better score due to him having a better back 9). Steve Knight was the only other Collingbourne player to finish in the top 6. Well done to Karl, Roy and Paul Swatton for organising the day and to Upavon for having us. AGM Report 21st October
Karl Rogers began the secretary's report by congratulating Charlie Knight on his achievement of hitting 163 against Woolcote and setting a new individual highest score record for the club beating karl's own record which had also been set against Woolcote. It was announced that there will be two teams in the indoor league representing Collingbourne, prospective players have been invited to a practice match at Castledown on Saturday 25th. Graham Chandler is to organise the purchase of new cricket sweaters and playing shirts for 2010. There had been several successfull and enjoyable social events during the year. The President's Match, whilst resulting in defeat for the club had been a splendid occasion. The Captain's match had raised £250 for Macmillan Nurses and the 'Grease' themed night had raised £679. We had been congratulated on the organisation of the Kwik Kricket tournament by the Wiltshire Cricket Board. Sadly the barleycorn has closed however, we have approached and been welcomed by The Blue Lion for next year. Dave Cummings presented the accounts for the year and was thanked from the chair on behalf of all the club. The captains ' reports were very different. Naturally Owen Sheppard's report was full of praise for the way the 1st XI had swept to the championship. Honourable mentions were given to Mark Bateman, who not only set a new record for the number of runs scored for the club in a season but also made a complete clean sweep of the averages for each team he played for and hit 50 sixes, Darren Pritchard, Graham Chandler, Tom and James Grant. Bertie Rogers report praised the spirit of the 2nd XI. However, he felt that the inconsistent batting had been the cause of their eventual downfall. The season had ended on a high point with two wins but this hadn't been enough to keep them up. The midweek team had won as many as they had lost and the games had all been played in a good spirit. David Patterson for the Sunday XI reported that they had managed to win more games than they lost and he too added his appreciation of Charlie Knight's record breaking knock. All the captains warmly thanked Jean for acting as scorer during the year, all the various individuals who had acted as umpires and Jane for the splendid teas she provided which were, once again, the envy of many other clubs. There were no changes to the Club rules and the annual subscription will be frozen at its 2009 rate (£30 for adults before May 31st) for another year. The new committee will consider if any changes are needed for match fees. Averages were available, to read them click here. Officers elected were as follows: Chairman - David Patterson. Hon. Secretary - Karl Rogers, Hon. Treasurer - David Cummings. Fixt. Sec. - Graham Chandler. Club Cpt - Ken Isherwood 1st XI Cpt - Owen Sheppard. 1st XI V.Cpt - Graham Chandler. 2nd XI Cpt - John Baxter. 2nd XI V.Cpt - Pete Reynolds. Sunday Cpt - David Patterson. Sunday V.Cpt - Ollie Scott. Wednesday Cpt - Geoff Rogers. Wednesday V.Cpt - Charlie Knight. Owen Sheppard was elected as Clubman of the Year and John Candler was elected as Young Player of the Year
Good wins for A and B teams at
the Marlborough leisure Centre in the Indoor League against strong
opposition in the form of Bedwyn and Marlborough respectively. B-team
won by 1 run against Bedwyn B with Bedwyn needing a six to win from the
last ball. Clever bowling from Ollie Scott and Tim Nichols helped win
the game.
The 'B'-team took on Burbage 'C'. Collingbourne 'B' batted first scoring 124 for 3 wickets with Tim Nichols and James Hutchinson top scoring. In reply Burbage C were on 124 for 3 with 2 balls remaining and failed to score the extra run meaning the game was tied. Charlie Knight was the pick of the 4 bowlers claiming the only wicket. The other 2 wickets to fall were run outs. Collingbourne 'A' played Marden and scored 138 for 4. Graham Chandler and Jon Cummings both scoring over 25. John Aitken 20 not out and Owen Sheppard 19. In reply Marden scored about 120 for 3 wickets with Graham taking 1 of them. Indoor League Drama The 'B' team tied with Burbage. However ad Burbage had lost fewer wickets Collingbourne lost the game. The 'A' team played Burbage A and got them all out for 87 with Owen Sheppard picking up two wickets and John Cummings getting one. In reply Collingbourne A were 65 for 1 from 5 overs with Graham Chandler scoring over 25. However it took Collingbourne up to the 2nd to last ball before they scored the winning run. Sore Heads Take Their Toll
With a few sore heads Collingbourne B took on
last years league winners Marlborough.
The annual Presentation Dinner dance took place on 22nd November and a great time was had by all. Karl Rogers acted as MC for the evening and began by talking about a few of the assembled characters. There was a special presentation to outgoing President, Roy Chandler who also presented the awards. Huge vote of thanks is due to all who contributed to a really great night of celebration. Award winners were: 1st XI Batting, Friendlies Batting, Wednesday Lge Batting, Most Sixes: Mark Batty. 2nd XI Batting: Dave Gale. 1st XI Bowling: Owen Sheppard. 2nd XI Bowling: Richard Kimber. Friendlies Bowling: John Baxter. Wednesday Bowling: Ollie Scott. Most Ducks in the Season: Ollie Scott. Gordon Mackrell Award for Best Innings: Charlie Knight. Baxter Cup for Man of the Tour: James Paterson. Young Player of the Year: John Candler. Most Improved Young Player: Archie Scott. Club Caps were awarded to: James Paterson, John Baxter & Pete Reynolds. To see a full gallery of pictures click here. 'A' Team Go to First Defeat. Good Win For 'B' Team The A team unfortunately lost their first game to last year's runners up Great Bedwyn A. Collingbourne bowled Bedwyn out for 121, with new man, Neil Stevens taking 3 wickets for 14 runs from his 3 overs. In reply Graham Chandler scored another 25 but Collingbourne 'A' fell 19 runs short of the total finishing 102 for 4. The 'B' team beat Marden quite comfortably. Jon Candler and Ollie Scott were top scorers in their total of 133. In reply Marden were 110 all out. In the cup the 'A' team have been drawn against the winnders of Burbage 'A' and Alderbourne. Whilst the 'B' team are to play Marden in a preliminary round. The winners to play Burbage 'B'. Two More Wins and 'A' Team Go Joint Top 6th December: On Sunday Collingbourne 'A' played great Bedwyn 'B'. Collingbourne fielded first and reduced Bedwyn to 91 for 3 from their 10 overs mainly due to some good all round fielding and tight bowling from Neil Stevens, Miles Avril and Graham Chandler who were all unlucky not to pick up more wickets. In reply Collingbourne batted at a steady pace and scored the required 92 in 9 overs and for the loss of 1 wicket. Graham Chandler scoring 25 and Owen Sheppard 22. After last week's matches Collingbourne 'A' were placed at the top of the table joint with Marlborough on 93 points and Great Bedwyn 'A' in 3rd with 85. All of whom have won 5 lost 1 game. Having won the toss Collingbourne B took on league new boys Aldbourne. Having elected to bowl first, Collingbourne restricted Aldbourne to 99-4 from 10 overs with John Aitken and Tim Nichols taking a wicket each and Archie Scott earning an important run out with a direct hit. In reply, Collingbourne started well with Tim Nichols scoring 25, ably supported by Karl Gingell who made 17 in a solid opening partnership. It was then left up to Bert Rogers and Ollie Scott to see Collingbourne home with almost two overs to spare reaching the 100 target for only the loss of one wicket. Clash of the Titans
'B' Team End Year With Defeat 20th Dec:Hoping to return to winning ways after a disappointing defeat, the B team took on Great Bedwyn A in the final match before the Christmas break. Collingbourne lost the toss and were asked to bowl first. A good opening few overs went unrewarded allowing Great Bedwyn a solid base for the later overs. Despite the best efforts from the Collingbourne bowlers, who were well supported by the fielders, Lady Luck appeared to be favouring the opposition as Great Bedwyn were able to record 123-3, with all three wickets falling in the final over of them, Charlie Knight gaining two - one a superb stumping by James Paterson - a run out accounting for another victim. Collingbourne set out well in the run chase with Tim Nichols scoring another 25+, supported by Kris Walbridge 18. However, with three wickets falling in three deliveries, Collingbourne's chase began to lose momentum, eventually finishing in a disappointing 74 all out. Despite the loss, hopes are high for a solid second half of the season and all of the B team would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, even the A team........ |
There
was a strong turnout for the Annual general Meeting held at the Village Hall on
21st October. Chairman, David Patterson, began the evening by reflecting on the
sad death of John Reece and there was a moment's silence in his memory. The new
committee are to consider a way of marking John's passing and discussions have
begun with his family as to the most appropriate way. It was announced that Roy
Chandler would be standing down as Club President for 2010. The meeting was
reminded that Roy had been involved extensively with Collingbourne Cricket since
the revival of the club in 1983 and was one of the few members who could even
recall playing on the Recreation Ground in the 1950s. Roy was thanked for his
great service to the club and the search will now begin for a successor. David
then congratulated the 1st XI on their success in winning Div.3 of the Wiltshire
League.
Indoor
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Presentation Night