01/04/2008 by webmaster.

Following on from ECC Saturday Skiper’s poignant questioning of what, indeed, does ECCVC David Waring do? It can now be revealed that he does…the washing up!

The following photos, taken by our hidden photographer reveal that Mr Waring  likes nothing more on a Saturday evening than to dress up in ladies clothing, crack open a bottle of special brew and don the old rubber gloves to partake in a spot of washing up.

Mr Waring declined to comment on the allegations at the time of going to press.

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06/03/2008 by webmaster.

Here are some dates for you:

AGM is this Sunday the 9th. Please make it if you can as we are voting in 2 new officers for the committee.

Nets practice is on at Canterbury’s St Lawrence ground through April as follows:

Sunday 6th April at 19.00 - 20.30, Sunday 13th April between 17.30 - 19.00 and Sunday 20th April at 17.30 until 19.00.

The annual dinner will be on Saturday 29 March - Eastry Village Hall - 7.30 for 8pm.  £15.00 per head (£13.50 youth/student). If you’d like to attend please return your menu choices to Hazel.

QUIZ NIGHT - 30 May - WFC - 7.30pm. (To be confirmed)

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21/08/2007 by webmaster.

On a day threatening rain, 7 teams and 1 cup arrived at Updown expecting the gloomy morning to turn to rain. The sun broke through however and spirits were raised in anticipation of a good day. There was a brief moment of disappointment when holders The Griffins Head pulled out, but the club rallied round and cobbled together a team of “All Stars” with players including Messers Betts’, Hill’s and Swain’s better halves.Some of the highlights of the day included a cracking display of six hitting from Harry Kenton and Gareth Friend, one of the widest wide balls ever seen at Updown (beating Steve Harmisons Ashes opener by a fair margin), Totty’s Barbecue (as always), The Chairman’s “Matrix”, Jim and Dickie both hitting shots to the off side, Chopper Leechy’s big purple batting hat, Ump Cam and Will K’s one handed Waring-esque catch to name but a few. However, the Champagne Moment award went to James Piper’s dazzling display of footwork fielding, particularly one moment when he raced (?) round the outfield to get to the ball, chipped the ball up with his foot and into his hand and threw back to the keeper, all in one fluid motion. Well done Lightning! Unfortunately, the Roger Gilham “Clown Honk” and the “Pin the injury on the Mayland” stall alas did not appear on the day to entertain the crowds during the quieter moments.

Special mention and a big thank you goes to the Ladies of ECC who supplied the teams and spectators with an (un)healthy array of cakes and tea throughout the afternoon. And many thanks too to all contributors who helped make the day a triumph. Also, it seems only fair to mention the efforts of one Chris Adam-Reynolds, who spent a good couple of hours on the sit-on mower the day before, keen to make the ground look extra special. Guess who forgot to engage the mower blades though? See Chris’ face turn red!

Finally, well done the Tilmanstone VI who beat a very strong Young Ones A VI in a tight final that saw lots of runs scored (and no broken bones this time Jeff). Well done chaps and well done to everyone who took part.

See you all next year.

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17/05/2007 by webmaster.

It’s the quiz tonight at 19.30 and it’s still not too late to join in the fun. If you fancy having a go, have a team or want to join a team contact me at webmaster@eastrycricketclub.com

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18/04/2007 by webmaster.

More groundwork will be done on Saturday 21st April from 10.30am onwards. All help is welcome as there is plenty to be done for the start of the season - mowing, scarifying, rolling, raking, sweeping etc. Alas, there will be no ceremonies this weekend though!

Also, come and join us in the nets on Sunday, your last chance to get some practice in before the season starts. 16.00-17.30 at St Lawrence Ground indoor nets, Canterbury.

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16/04/2007 by webmaster.

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14/04/2007 by webmaster.

Only hours after receiving the Prat of the year award, Eastry Cricket Club Chairman Kevin Deveson proves just why he received the accolade.

Having spent hours rolling, scarifying and mowing the wicket today, the square was looking lovely with a picturesque, uniform stripe going up and down the grass. The chairman, left to his own devices, was happily tinkering with the mower and had turned his back on it for a few moments. However, having left the motor running, the mower went for a mow all by itself, inserting an ugly scar of a stripe horizontally across the square. Now picture the Chairman running like a madman to recapture the escaped mower!

Silly Mr Chairman!

Above: The ugly stripe across the square and, inset, ECC Chairman Kevin Deveson, left, receives the Prat of the year award, pictured with Vice Chairman Dave Waring.

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14/04/2007 by webmaster.

Mr Chairman made up for his shenanegans today by presiding over the ceremony of the burial of the old Gnome, the former Prat of the Year award, which came to it’s sad demise amid a cloud of suspicion and not a small slice of superstition. The Gnome was in the care of last year’s P.O.T.Y. winner, James “Mayhem” Mayland, and shortly after it was reported broken, the ancient tree that stood proud on the boundary of the cricket ground fell foul of the stormy winter weather. Coincidence?

To appease the Gods, the old Gnome was laid to rest today, forever to be looking up at those who walk out from the pavillion to take to the pitch. In a ceremony fitting of ECC lore, the Gnome lay in state while the groundworks were carried out through the morning. At midday, those present gathered as the Gnome was lowered into the ground by Vice Chairman, Dave Waring, who then said a few short words before handing over to the Chairman. The Chairman popped open a bottle of bubbly and poured the first drops over the Gnome. The Gnome was then toasted by those present while the Chairman cast the first clod of earth onto the Gnome and Dave Waring finished by relaying the turf over the Gnome.

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13/04/2007 by webmaster.

Saturday 14 April 10.30am
10.30am Ground preparation at Updown. It would be good to see as many of you there as possible, please. Refreshments will be provided.

Sunday 15 April
Nets: St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury 4.00 - 5.30pm. £3.00 for Adults and £1.50 for Students.

Fixture Cards/Tea Rota/Membership Application Forms
Will be available at the Dinner tonight, ground tomorrow and on the website within in the next few days.

Hazel Deveson, Hon Secretary, Eastry Cricket Club.

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13/04/2007 by webmaster.

When you have paid your subscription fees for 2007 you can apply to me to get a username and password in order to access special features of the blogsite.

Sadly, non members may not apply.

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