Middleton Cheney lost to Thornborough on Saturday through very poor batting. We were joint first and have now gone down to second after losing to the bottom of the league team who hadn't won a game all season.
Youmg Ryan (Titch) Markham (pictured) top scored with 19 runs.

The under 15s had there first win of the season beating Brackley by not losing a wicket.
Ryan Markham retired on 50 , Alex Gentry 23 & Steven Finch 7 not out.

Another win puts us in joint first place with Helmdon.

Young Luke Finch (pictured) found last seasons batting form and hit 81, the first time he's ever hit a 50, so well done Finchy.
Middleton Cheney set a target of 170 for 9.
Preston Blisset were all out for 43, Adam Nadin taking 2 for 13 and Barry White 2 for 16.

Middleton Cheney were put in to bat first and made 235 for 7.
Simon Read (pictured) scored 59 not out and Stevie Twynham had 39.

Middleton Cheney bowled  Brackley out in 18 overs for 64.
Young Ryan Markham took 3, Josh Nadin and Barry White 2 each and Dale Cowling 1.

A very wet & cold day & all spectators had disappeared long before teatime, expecting the game to be called off.
Middleton Cheney started well as Helmdon batted first & young Josh Nadin had taken 2 wickets in the first 2 overs.
Helmdon finished 145 for 8.
After a slow start Middleton looked as though they were going to get the runs. A lovely 57 not out from Andy Mayo, a very exciting last over when Dale Cowling was run out on the last ball and the match was lost by 1 run.

 

 

First Game, First Win.
Middleton Cheney beat Silverstone by 54 runs.

Adam Nadin hit 60 & Andy Mayo 47 not out.
Young Ryan Markham took 4 wickets.

The under 13s had there first game this morning against Cropedy losing by 2 wickets.
A very young side with many inexperienced players put on some very good bowling.
Middleton batted first hitting 35 for 6.
Tommy Owen (9) & George Rice (6) were our top scorers.
Cropedy hit 36 for 4 off 15.3 overs with Bret Margieson, Matthew Rose & Robbie Owen taking wickets.

Not the best of starts to the season

The under Thirteens game had to be cancelled Sunday as there was football being played.
The under Fifteens game was cancelled due to rain, as was the Senior Wednesday League game.

Rumour has it it doesn't look to bright for the coming weekend.

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MIDDLETON CHENEY CRICKET CLUB

JERSEY TOUR (19 – 22 SEPT 2008)

As discussed at the club AGM we are planning on having an end of season tour to Jersey. I have now managed to put some arrangements in place.

Tour details:

The plan is to fly out on Friday 19^th September, returning on Monday 22^nd September. Where we fly from will depend on who is the cheapest at the time of booking but it will be one of the local airports.

We will definitely have games on Saturday & Sunday afternoon and possibly a 20/20 game on the Friday afternoon but this is to be confirmed at a later date. We are hoping to have enough players on tour to rest those who don’t want to play in all of the games!!! The rest of the time is your own to sample the delights of Jersey & drink as much alcohol as you can.

Our accommodation will be the Mountview hotel and will be on a B&B basis. The hotel is a 5 - 10 minute walk from the main Jersey nightlife, shopping centre & attractions. Each room in en suite and there is a small bar area in the hotel.

Cost:

I have been looking at flight prices for the past few weeks and the cost of the return flight is currently approx £70/£75 per person (prices fluctuate all of the time with the budget airlines). I will be looking to book the flights asap to secure the best deal for us. I plan to book the flights around the 1^st February.

The hotel is £28.50 per person, per night (based on two people sharing a room), so the total cost for the hotel is £85.50. The hotel requires a deposit of one night’s payment (£28.50) when booking. The final payment for the hotel will need to be made a couple of weeks before we go. The total cost for flights and accommodation will therefore be approx £160

I will pay for the flights & hotel deposit but will need payment for these by the end of February. As soon as the flights are booked I will let you know the exact cost.

In Jersey we will need to either hire a mini bus or arrange coach transport to get us to / from the airport & hotel and to games. This will be arranged at a later date but the cost of this from previous experience is minimal.

Please note once flights are booked they must be paid for, all deposits are non returnable.

Those who wish to tour need to  e-mail me confirmation that you want to tour as well as the details I require before 1^st February. Hopefully we can get enough interest to make this a success and it is the first of many club tours.

Any one with any questions or queries please contact me on 07867 508053 or (I am away from 19 – 27 January but will respond to any queries on my return)

Details required

 

This is confirmation that I wish to tour & that I agree to pay for flights & accommodation booked for me as & when required.

Name (as it appears on your passport)

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Contact details:

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Merry Christmas

& a Happy New Year

from everyone at

Middleton Cheney Cricket Club