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2017
Our home ground at Mill Hill Village CC. A country setting in the sunshine.
James and Nick checking the football scores in the Bushey pavilion after beating Arkley CC.
The sports ground at Bushey. The Metropolitan Police ground has three cricket pitches, this is the main one.
Mike Shannon, our leading wicket taker, with Callum and Patrick Hopkins and Richard Bardsley.
A group of Old Cits relaxing after the game. Birdseed, Patrick, Richard, Dinesh and Nick included.
In the bar at Mill Hill after a game against Waxlow CC.
Saad at Ilford Catholic CC.
Callum Hopkins and Mike Knight leaving the field smiling after beating Ilford Catholic CC.
After the game with Ilford on their ground, Saad, Callum, Jack, Richard and John in the clubhouse.
Late September, and Cits in the field at Southgate Adelaide CC.
2016
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Steve Ringer is congratulated by the team at Essendon, having passed John Petzold’s total, making Steve the scorer of the most runs in the history of the club.
Dinesh Panch, Bill Barnes, Jack Malnick, James Gleadow, Michael Knight, Steve Ringer, John Harris, Nic Kamlish, & Saad Syed, Richard Hillman, Richard Millett (seated).
Versus the School at Grove Park. Mike Knight, Ash Dabhi, Jack
Malnick and John Harris.
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John Whitey Harris bowling at Bushey in a game with Waxlow.
Old Citizens in the field in fine weather.
Citizens celebrate taking another Waxlow wicket.
How does he do it? Nic Kamlish bowling.
John Harris, Bill Barnes, Jack Malnick, and Allan Saldanha
relax at Highgate.
The bar at Mill Hill Village CC. Shahil, Jack, Richard, Dan,
Saad, and John.
Mike Knight and James Gleadow.
Nic drinking, Richard Saldanha, Bill, and Dick Bardsley.
Saad Syed – batsman of the year, who scored 146 runs against Waxlow.
Junky Shannon – Golden ball bowler.
Jack Malnick - “Does my bum look big in
this?”
2014
Geoff Bates, long serving OCCC first eleven captain (sitting), with Andy Mitchell regular vice-captain of the second eleven, and long term cricket club treasurer.
Steve Ringer’s father has attended many of the cricket club’s dinners, and is pictured here with Steve and Bruce Todd.
2013
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Stuart Courtney talks and a happy Philip Sharnock listens. Dinner 2014.
Geoff Bates, long serving OCCC first eleven captain (sitting), with Andy Mitchell regular vice-captain of the second eleven, and long term cricket club treasurer.
Steve Ringer’s father has attended many of the cricket club’s dinners, and is pictured here with Steve and Bruce Todd.
2013
The first game of the season against Leverstock Green.
John Harris appears to display an impressive array of cups and
trophies.
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Captain Richard Hillman gives the batting order to the
scorers.
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John inspects the merlot and Junky checks on the football
results on the television, April 20th 2013.
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John Elmes comes off the pitch after scoring 87 runs against the School at Grove Park.
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Saad Syed, 8 not out, after beating the School.
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Home game v. Mayfield. Shahil Somani, Uzair Chiragdin, Dan
Grendowicz padding up to bat at number three, and Jack
Malnick, along with one of our opening bats ready for the off.
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Dick Bardsley and Bruce Todd at Storrington.
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Chairman Bruce, talking to Dan, tea for Karthi Srikanthan and Steve.
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Skipper Richard with Sam Packer having tea, Shannon supervising.
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Karthi Srikanthan 70 v. Aldenham on August 10th 2013.
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Birdseed and Saad enjoy the sun at Aldenham after a high scoring drawn game.
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John Elmes and Birdseed at the bar, with Mike Knight and Sam
and Harry Packer at Chaseville CC.
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Michael Gabbay scored 44, as did Steve Ringer at the North London CC ground.
Old Cits 179 – 7 declared v. Bohemians, with two Richards, Hillman and Millett, coming off the pitch.
James Gleadow padded up, Richard Millett, Mike Knight, and Allan Saldanha on the veranda. Junky disappears inside v. Bohemians.
James, Whitey, Steve, Richard, and Junky relax. It is late
September and getting dark outside.
Ash Dabhi, Michael Gabbay, Richard Saldanha and James Gleadow,
the happy faces.
2012
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Sports Dinner 2012. Mark Signy and Stanley Silverman in front,
Dickie Jones, Mark Stockton, John Featherstone, Cliff Hampton
are also featured, with John Reynolds (part hidden) on the
extreme right.
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Richard Hillman was awarded the England JCC International tie
by our Chairman and M/C, Bruce, having represented England at
bridge. Stuart Courtney received his (belated) one for squash
at the same time.
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Old Mercers Robin Whiteland, and Dixie Dean with our ex-captain of the third eleven, Brian Landers.
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Brian talks with OCCC stalwart David Isaacs. David was one of
the two slip fielders responsible for catching the catches
when Freddy Pearson took 5 wickets in 5 balls v. Southgate.
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Geoff Coulson, Roger Radford, at a table with Andy Mitchell. Geoff is usually called by his nickname, Tromper.
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A group that includes Bill Barnes, organizer of the Dinner,
Richard Millett, Greg Matthews, Steve Ringer, and Graham
Hargrave-Smith (centre background), an Old Mercer who
played for us for many years, capturing 636 wickets.
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One of the School side with Richard, Karthi, and Sam at Grove
Park.
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Refreshments at GP. Richard, Karthi, John, Sam, and Allan facing. OC and CLS players chat in the background.
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CLS cricketers with Sam Packer
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James, Gaj, Steve and Saeed, come off the pitch after winning, with an opposing player in the foreground.
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Saeed Hatteea with sun hat, John Harris, and Birdseed Millett who is catching up with the news.
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Richard Millett seems the keenest to get the match started.
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Mountnessing’s attractive windmill, with Hatbox, Gaj and
Steve.
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James Gleadow and Gaj Srikanthan at Mountnessing.
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Colin Keeler met up with Fuzz Stiles and Tony Sawell at the
Red Lion at Betchworth, during a short visit back from the
USA.
2011
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Bill Barnes and Bruce assist a waitress who drew the raffle winners. Robin Whiteland is a winner.
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Mike Knight receives the Merers Cup from the Chairman
Bruce Todd having scored 810 runs in 2010 with a hiighest
score of 143* v. Old Merchant Taylors at an average of
67.50. Brian Landers and Geoff Coulson in front.
David Isaacs, Maurice Banbury and Robin Whiteland enjoy
their meal,Graham Ives and Dixie Dean sit opposite.
Mercer Dixie Dean (facing) played for us from 1968, when
the OMs joined us, until 1984. A regular performer for the
thirds, as a batsman who bowled slow spinners. He scored
over 2,200 runs and took 273 wickets for us.
Golf table with John Featherstone, Greg Matthews and
Vernon Stockton. Greg also played cricket for the third
eleven, and Vernon had played in earlier years.
Alex Bennett, Mike Knight, Richard Hillman, and Allan
Saldanha.
Bill Barnes and Bruce assist a waitress who drew the raffle winners. Robin Whiteland is a winner.
Uzair Chiragdin and Shahil Somani playing at the Old Owens
ground at Potters Bar. Uzair got 3 wickets and Shahil 1.
Mike Knight practices shots before going in to bat and get
another fifty.
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Openers Mike Knight and Dan Grendowicz prepare to bat.
After being 59 – 5, an unbeaten partnership of 80
between Mike and Richard, our captain, saw us beat
Hainault
Ashleigh Coopers ground near Berkhamsted possesses one
of the most impressive club houses with the cricket
ground opposite.
Nic Benardout and his son Samuel, a cricketer for the
future
Gaj Srikanthan gets ready to bat in an attractive setting
near Berkhamsted.
Junky Shannon decides to catch up on his rest while we
bat. Junky was suffering after bowling only one over which
was hit for 14, and he was taken off. Not like himself at
all!
At Southgate CC on August Bank Holiday Monday. Mike Knight,
John Elmes, Dan Grendowicz, James Gleadow, Richard Millett,
Steve Ringer, Richard Hillman (Captain), Alex Bennett, Sam
Packer, Will Sheldon, and Richard Saldanha form the team.
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Sam, John, and Mike watch events at Southgate.
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Headquarters at Penn Street is the Squirrel, conveniently
situated across the road from the cricket ground.
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The weather at Penn Street was far from perfect at times, and
Steve is suitably attired for the job.
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Penn Street. Dinesh Panch (on haunches), Steve, Richard, Sam, and Alex.
Dinesh prepares to bowl. The trees opposite the Squirrel do no help visibility if the light is poor, as there are no sightscreens.
Chris Dicker, who lives near Tavistock, came up to Sussex on a
midweek visit and arranged to meet up with Tony Sawell, who
invited Fuzz Stiles, John Petzold and John Harris to meet for
lunch at the Red Lion, Betchworth.Chris’s wife, Ann, and
Rosie Petzold were there as well. The Red Lion has a cricket
ground in the back garden where we used to play Reigate
Pilgrims CC.
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The OC team prepare to bat after tea. Alex smokes a keep fit
item, Steve is ready to bat later, and James carries the
scorebook out. James is sometimes called Statto for his
interest in cricket facts and figures.
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Our powerful looking opening batting pair of Mike Knight and Gaj Srikanthan smartly turned out for the task ahead.
2010
Graham Hargrave-Smith at the Mercers Sports Supper at the
Cross Keys pub in Covent Garden. Several Old Cits cricketers
attend the annual event.
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Our powerful looking opening batting pair of Mike Knight and Gaj Srikanthan smartly turned out for the task ahead.
2009
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Geoff Bates and Vernon Stockton in the middle, flanked by John Harris and Peter “Fuzz” Stiles.
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Matches with Bourne End CC are usually closely
contested, but this year they were hammered. They were
all out for only 26! Mike Knight 7 overs 2 maidens
16 runs 6 wickets. James Gleadow 7 overs 2 maidens 9
runs 2 wickets. Gaj Srikanthan took a wicket with his
only delivery.
TEAM: Knight, Hillman, Barnes, Sheldon (hiding),
Malnick, Bennett, Ringer, Gleadow,
Saunders, Gaj Srikanthan, and Millett.
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Phil Sharnock raises the Mercers Cup at the dinner, but
it was really Michael Shannon that won it this time (for
season 2008). However, Phil could at least claim fame as
a past winner. The left handed batsman won it in 1972.
Geoff Bates and Vernon Stockton in the middle, flanked by John Harris and Peter “Fuzz” Stiles.
M.C.C. member Kim Morell, captain of our second eleven for years, talks to Richard Hillman and Bill Barnes.
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Bill Barnes holds the pot so that the waitress can draw raffle winners. Bruce Todd looks on, Graham Rolt and John Harris seated.
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After the Storrington game, Mark Signy invites us back to his
home for an Indian meal. Bruce dons the apron.
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Suleiman Faruqi and Richard Hillman at Chez Signy in Sompting
Village.
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Richard Hillman, Alex Bennett, Saeed “Hatbox” Hatteea; with Dan Grendowicz, Nadir Gohar, and Suleiman Faruqi in front.
2008
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Alan Rolt, playing for Southgate at the Walker Ground, was dismissed by Nadir Gohar for 9, but took 2 – 24 with his bowling. Here he celebrates the Maestro’s 1,000 wickets for the Old Cits with Mike after the match.
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In the field playing against South Woodford away from
home.
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Mike Knight prepares to open the batting at Mountnessing.
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Paul “Pacey” Emson, Dixie Dean, Graham Matthews, Ringer Senior, and Henry Rolt (back to camera), together at one table. Pacey was teaching at the School when he joined the OCCC., like Jim Allman.
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Mark Signy, Martin Lewis, Saeed “Sid” Hatteea,
Stuart Courtney, and just in the picture, Philip
“Knockers” Sharnock. Hop Cellars.
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Richard Millett, Alex Bennett, Michael Knight, with Allan Saldanha, who is writing up the scorebook. Botany Bay, our attractive home ground.
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Henry Rolt, ex third eleven captain and supporter, with Bruce Todd and Mike Shannon. Venue, Botany Bay, after a win over Mayfield. James and Junky captured three wickets each.
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Mike with phone, Allan with scorebook, with Richard Hillman (note the curly hair) and our top supporter and usual scorer, Trevor Brooks.
Captain Birdseed, hands on head, led us to a three wicket win at Essendon. The captain took 4 – 34, Shannon 3 – 11, and James 3 – 27. Allan opened the batting and was there at the end with 43 not out to his name. Bill and James display the front and back of our first shirts with squad numbers.
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A youthful looking Bill Barnes with the scorebook on the village ground at Essendon on June 4th.
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Junky Shannon and Tony Sawell enjoy another win.
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Allan Saldanha sitting at the Old Merchant Taylors Durrant ground, which had a large house as a clubhouse/pavilion, and three cricket squares on the ground. OMT were dismissed for 115. Mike Shannon 4 – 11, Tony 2 – 5, and Birdseed 2 – 22. Steve hit a six to win in partnership with Suhail Shaikh. We won by six wickets.
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The shed on the boundary of the second pitch at Botany Bay, where we were visited by Bourne End in late August. Richard Hillman, Alex Bennett, Nic Benardout and Dan Robson sit together. Allan Saldanha and Steve Ringer scored fifties.
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Mike Shannon in front of the electronic scoreboard reading
999. He passed the thousand wickets total mark at Southgate
with a typical tight performance. 15 overs 6 maidens 38 runs
2 wickets.
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The Club Preident, Tony, congratulates Junky with the
famous church spire at Southgate behind.
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Mike Shannon and Tony Sawell celebrate with a couple of
pints, two of the Many gallons they have shared together
over the years.
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Alan Rolt, playing for Southgate at the Walker Ground, was dismissed by Nadir Gohar for 9, but took 2 – 24 with his bowling. Here he celebrates the Maestro’s 1,000 wickets for the Old Cits with Mike after the match.
Richard “Birdseed” Millett bowled 15 overs at
Essendon, getting 4 for 63 for his efforts, here he is in
action.
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Essendon again. At the other end, Junky is bowling, and the
Maestro bowled 12 overs 5 maidens 19 runs for 4 wickets.
Jo Spencer sits on the ground putting on his batting pads
at South Woodford.
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A successful game for Jo, scoring an undefeated 41 in
helping to beat South Woodford.
Mike Knight prepares to open the batting at Mountnessing.
Will Sheldon returns to the pavilion after scoring 15
runs.
Number two, Knight, scores 36 not out in a nine wicket
win. Here he hits the ball to leg during his knock.
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The trio are pleased with another win. Alex Bennett top
scored, James Gleadow umpire, and Mike Knight.
First eleven regulars in earlier years, Martin Lewis,
batsman, and Mark Signy, fast bowler, together at the
dinner.
The Hop Cellars, including Graham Rolt and Bill Barnes;
with Mike Knight and Alex Bennett opposite them, and the
younger element
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Kim Morell, Geoff Bates, Brian Landers, David Isaacs,
Robin Edmundson, Geoff Coulson, at the Annual Cricket
Dinner.
Paul “Pacey” Emson, Dixie Dean, Graham Matthews, Ringer Senior, and Henry Rolt (back to camera), together at one table. Pacey was teaching at the School when he joined the OCCC., like Jim Allman.
2007
Mark Signy and Dixie Dean in a serious moment. Mark took
over 700 wickets with his fast bowling, and played fives
out of the cricket season, Dixie was a regular football
player for the Old Mercers in the winter, and a popular
cricketer in the summer.
Henry Rolt, Old Mercer, with two OC cricketing sons,
Graham and Alan. Henry was our longest serving third
eleven captain.
Richard Millett, Alex Bennett, Michael Knight, with Allan Saldanha, who is writing up the scorebook. Botany Bay, our attractive home ground.
Henry Rolt, ex third eleven captain and supporter, with Bruce Todd and Mike Shannon. Venue, Botany Bay, after a win over Mayfield. James and Junky captured three wickets each.
Snooker in the evening at Botany Bay, Fahad Syed and Jacob
Holden at the table. Fahad scored 48, in a close finish,
but we had to rely on the last wicket pairing of Tony and
Junky to see us to a one wicket win.
Mike with phone, Allan with scorebook, with Richard Hillman (note the curly hair) and our top supporter and usual scorer, Trevor Brooks.
2006
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Jo Spencer, with our President, PEG Sawell, the
club’s highest ever wicket taker. Brother
Tony, padded up, with Junky and Bill complete the
line up.
Captain Birdseed, hands on head, led us to a three wicket win at Essendon. The captain took 4 – 34, Shannon 3 – 11, and James 3 – 27. Allan opened the batting and was there at the end with 43 not out to his name. Bill and James display the front and back of our first shirts with squad numbers.
Trevor Brooks at Essendon sees the funny side of
something. In playing day he took over 400 wickets,
mostly for the second eleven, when we ran three sides.
A youthful looking Bill Barnes with the scorebook on the village ground at Essendon on June 4th.
Junky Shannon and Tony Sawell enjoy another win.
Allan Saldanha sitting at the Old Merchant Taylors Durrant ground, which had a large house as a clubhouse/pavilion, and three cricket squares on the ground. OMT were dismissed for 115. Mike Shannon 4 – 11, Tony 2 – 5, and Birdseed 2 – 22. Steve hit a six to win in partnership with Suhail Shaikh. We won by six wickets.
Richard “Birdseed” Millett at the OMT ground. Junky inspects some dry looking grass. Note the big stand for spectators at the rugby pitch behind them.
Pictured at Mark Signy’s house after playing at Storrington. Mark regales Phil Sharnock, John Harris, Peter “Peg” Sawell and Steve Ringer with an amusing story. Birdseed Millett had a good day taking 5 – 34 and then scoring 63 runs with the bat, including putting on 75 for the eighth wicket with Tony Sawell.
Saeed Hatteea; prior to hitting 77 not out to take us to a win over old rivals Southgate, on Bank Holiday Monday. Southgate’s young star leg break bowler found that Sid could drive equally well off the back as the front foot.
Len Stokes played his last playing seasons at Southgate CC, but had previously been an OCCC regular batsman and left arm spin bowler. Never short of confidence, he was known as Motormouth. His non playing career was an interesting one, providing many good OC stories. Last seen on television, he seemed to be running some sort dating company in the Far East.
The School was represented by the Headmaster and the Captain of School Cricket, Jack Kelly. Bruce stands up in front of a painting of famous cricketers. Sitting on his left are famous OCCC cricketers, John Petzold and Geoff Bates.
Alex Bennett and Ifty Islam chat to Jack Kelly from CLS at The Cricketers’ Club during the Cricket Dinner in April.
2005
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A Sunday in July saw us re-uniting with OCs cricketers Olly Gibbs and Justin Evans, who played for us against Shepherds Bush, the side they usually play for. Olly hit 84 out of our total of 227 for 6 declared. Olly, Justin, and Jo Spencer are pictured.
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Inside temporary changing accommodation at the Bush, John Harris, Ifty Islam, and Tanveer Pawar are captured, recuperating on a hot day.
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A Sunday in July saw us re-uniting with OCs cricketers Olly Gibbs and Justin Evans, who played for us against Shepherds Bush, the side they usually play for. Olly hit 84 out of our total of 227 for 6 declared. Olly, Justin, and Jo Spencer are pictured.
Inside temporary changing accommodation at the Bush, John Harris, Ifty Islam, and Tanveer Pawar are captured, recuperating on a hot day.
The shed on the boundary of the second pitch at Botany Bay, where we were visited by Bourne End in late August. Richard Hillman, Alex Bennett, Nic Benardout and Dan Robson sit together. Allan Saldanha and Steve Ringer scored fifties.
Atif Ali, brother of Mo, watches with Richard, as we bat
versus Bourne End. Later, Atif bowled eleven overs.
Richard, Alex, Nic, and John, in the foreground. Trevor
Brooks is behind them doing the scoring.
2004
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Cricket Dinner at the Hop Cellars, Bruce tries to keep Bob Breckman under control. Peg Sawell to Bruce’s right, next to John Harris and Brian Landers.
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Andy Mitchell (standing) behind Alex Bennett, talks to Richard Millett waving the money, and Tony O’Sullivan (cricket master) has a conversation with Graham Rolt.
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Jim Robertson, Henry and Graham Rolt, Vernon Stockton and Brian Landers at the table.
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Graham Sawell, known as GJ, and Martin “Axeman” Lewis. Graham played a lot of third eleven cricket and also umpired for our first eleven. Martin was a good first eleven batsman.
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A match with Ivanhoe CC at the Bay. Left arm pace bowler Mo Ali looks at the scorebook, Mike Knight stands by.
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2003
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A match at Botany Bay against Botany Bay CC on September 27th at the end of the season. Ringer and Stokes scored fifties, and James Gleadow took four wickets in the game.
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Richard Millett talks to Mark Ridgway at the usual pre-season dinner.
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Cricket Dinner at the Hop Cellars, Bruce tries to keep Bob Breckman under control. Peg Sawell to Bruce’s right, next to John Harris and Brian Landers.
Andy Mitchell (standing) behind Alex Bennett, talks to Richard Millett waving the money, and Tony O’Sullivan (cricket master) has a conversation with Graham Rolt.
Jim Robertson, Henry and Graham Rolt, Vernon Stockton and Brian Landers at the table.
Graham Sawell, known as GJ, and Martin “Axeman” Lewis. Graham played a lot of third eleven cricket and also umpired for our first eleven. Martin was a good first eleven batsman.
A match with Ivanhoe CC at the Bay. Left arm pace bowler Mo Ali looks at the scorebook, Mike Knight stands by.
The Ivanhoe match finishes with a win for us, Junky
took 4 – 14 and Mo got 3 – 45. Allan
takes a well earned drink, after scoring 50 not
out.
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In August we had a high scoring drawn game with Sky CC. John and Andy are in the picture, but it was Mike Knight and Richard Millett who got us off to a good start, putting on 107 for the first wicket.
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Bruce Todd standing, with Peg Sawell and John Harris to his right, and John Petzold and Graham Sawell on his left.
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Steve Ringer shows the cup to the Old Mercers (appropriately), with Graham Hargrave-Smith next to him, then Dixie Dean and Robin Whiteland.
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In August we had a high scoring drawn game with Sky CC. John and Andy are in the picture, but it was Mike Knight and Richard Millett who got us off to a good start, putting on 107 for the first wicket.
Bruce Todd standing, with Peg Sawell and John Harris to his right, and John Petzold and Graham Sawell on his left.
Steve Ringer shows the cup to the Old Mercers (appropriately), with Graham Hargrave-Smith next to him, then Dixie Dean and Robin Whiteland.
Allan Saldanha waits to open the batting with Mike
Knight at the Botany Bay ground, playing Ivanhoe.
Allan top scored with 50 not out, and was still
batting when the winning runs were struck.
Looking over scorer Trevor’s
shoulder as he is on duty for the match
with Sky CC.
2003
A match at Botany Bay against Botany Bay CC on September 27th at the end of the season. Ringer and Stokes scored fifties, and James Gleadow took four wickets in the game.
The main pitch at Botany Bay after a dry summer.
We had an end of season fixture with BBCC in 2003.
The last of what was two large trees on the
playing area has died, and would be removed during
the winter.
2002
Harris, Ringer, Saldanha A, Islam, Sawell and
Shannon, are all in the photograph. Richard
Saldanha, Allan’s brother, played for the
School.
CLS versus the Forty Club. Mark Signy, Philip
Lacamp, Steve Ringer. Tony Sawell and Stuart
Courtney, were the Citizens who played for the
Forty Club.
Our President, Peg Sawell, holds the Mercers
Cup on Richard Millett’s head at the
2002 dinner. He won the cup for his exploits
the previous (2001) season.
Richard Millett talks to Mark Ridgway at the usual pre-season dinner.
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Looking down on the ground from
upstairs in the Grove Park pavilion.
Mark Signy and Steve Ringer are the
two awaiting to bat.
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Nic Banardout, James Gleadow, and Steve
Ringer face the camera at GP.
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Old Mercer Jim Robertson played for us up
until 1989. He umpired our game with the
school. Jim is an accredited umpire.
2001
Looking down on the ground from
upstairs in the Grove Park pavilion.
Mark Signy and Steve Ringer are the
two awaiting to bat.
Nic Banardout, James Gleadow, and Steve Ringer face the camera at GP.
Old Mercer Jim Robertson played for us up
until 1989. He umpired our game with the
school. Jim is an accredited umpire.
Bamville CC were the visitors at our ground at
Woodside Park. Steve Ringer, Nic Benardout, Allan
Saldanha and Junky Shannon, are caught on camera
in the changing room
Mike Knight, Alex Bennett, Steve Ringer giving
Trevor Brooks, sitting next to him, a rest from
scoring duties.
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OCCC batting on their way to 200-6 dec. Millett 42, Robson 40, Radford 35, and Hillman 27 not out. Aldenham.
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The scene at Aldenham. It is an attractive
setting, but the ball has to be rescued from
awkward undergrowth that surrounds the
boundary.
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Fielding practice at Aldenham. Ifty Islam takes a rare left handed catch
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James Gleadow is seen making use of the slip cradle. Full marks for trying as he takes a tumble.
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Fielding practice at Aldenham. Ifty Islam takes a rare left handed catch
James Gleadow is seen making use of the slip cradle. Full marks for trying as he takes a tumble.
Alex Bennett checks his phone, looking
slightly sinister in his sunglasses. Nic
Benardout and Allan Saldanha watch the match
and read the news.
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Ifty Islam scoring at Aldenham in the
sunshine, with his headphones to give a
musical background.
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A welcome drinks break on a warm afternoon.
Roger Radford with sun hat, Alex Bennett,
and Richard Hillman with the blue mug.
OCCC batting on their way to 200-6 dec. Millett 42, Robson 40, Radford 35, and Hillman 27 not out. Aldenham.
We chased 177 to win at Mountnessing.
Richard Hillman and Ifty Islam put on 77 for
the opening stand, and Richard guided us to
victory afterwards with an unbeaten 66.