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7th August 2020
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Published by Nick Constantine at 7th August 2020
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V&A vs. Legends XI

  We of the V&A like the Legends XI very much. In recent seasons we’ve erred, somewhat uncharitably, on the stronger side of team selection and made a bit of a mess of their bowling attack. Not so this year! It was a cracking game, full of intrigue, champagne moments, suicidal run-outs, collapses, sixes. It had everything and was greatly supported by the families of both sides, which always adds to the occasion. The V&A won the toss, and invited the opposition to take the field. In the pavilion, whilst Messrs. Tetlow (2) and Turpie (3) got into their work at the top of the inning, discussions were had on the etymology of ‘Stonor’. Many among us pronounce it ‘stoner‘. Naturally, this has nothing to do with Emley and Bowden’s personal habits – it just is what it is. But it has been discovered that plenty pronounce it ‘stonnoor‘, including […]
26th July 2020
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Published by Nicky Bird at 26th July 2020
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V&A vs. Turville Park CC

This fixture was played at Turville Park Cricket Club The match v Turville Park was declared ‘on’ (around 9 am) by skipper Nick Derewlany, despite a dodgy forecast, because Turville had said we should play and etiquette thus demanded our presence. Adam Jacot, for one, looked at the sky, harumphed, reluctantly bolted his muesli, patted Emma and ‘sped’ down in his jalopy. He wished he hadn’t. Tom Bird was catching salmon on the Tweed, Jonkers was busy reading a book, Andy Jones was probably in the recovery position. Lucky them. I now eschew strong drink but not out of choice. I do not recommend it. Memory is better; I am not quite so repetitive but these things are marginal. Turville Park is where we used to play 40 years ago before moving to Stonor, for the better view and the cheaper pitch (only £25 then). There was a chestnut tree […]

V&A v TOWNIES & COUNTRY FOLK XI

N. Derewlany (c)

R. Taylor

C. Jonkers

L. Nieboer

J. Poynter 

A. Knight

J. Tetlow

M. Martin

N. Pritchard-Gordon

A. Jacot

P. Goodliffe (wk)

N. Bird (12th man)

 

This fixture will take place at Stonor Park on 8th August, 2020, with the first ball at 11:30

 

 

We play at Stonor Park, near Henley on Thames.

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V&A CC 2019 Season Awards

Cricketer Of The Year Lachlan Nieboer   
Batsman Andy Taylor  
Partnership Adam Jacot & Nick Emley   
Bowler Lachlan Nieboer   
Bowling Feat Marc Terblanche   

Innings Rob Taylor
Wicketkeeper Phil Goodliffe  
Catch Jago Poynter
Run Out Christiaan Jonkers    
Lifetime Achievement Sarah Jenkins