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I know this should be in Sport but it wouldn't get seen so am relying on kind hearted mods !
Acrington Cricket Club WILL fold by the end of June if we can't raise 10 grand. Please if anyone out there can help in any way contact the Club or me on here by pm;we obviously need the cash but also need help in the form of advice from professionals eg accountants and also volunteers for practical help.
This Club plays a vital part in the cricketing community and it would be awful if it were to fold for such a small amount of money.
We have plans for fund raising events over the next few weeks but it may all be too little to late.
Come on folks;please help us out here !

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I can't help with money... however any events you have planned I can
advertise them on the front of the Accrington Market Web Site.... ( no charge to the club at all) we are getting lots of hits on there now....) so every bit helps and good luck, it would be a shame to see the club fold:

Magpie:

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Thanks Magpie;anyone out there with their own business who would sponsor kit/players etc? Buy an advertising hoarding ? Have a do in the clubhouse? ( free use of clubhouse) . Would you guys pay to use the ground to do a car boot sale ?

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no worries just let me know and I can stick it on the site..... just pm me on here:

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Why not have the meet's in the clubhouse?, make a change from some of the places they have them.

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That's a good idea Ianto;am just off down there to contribute in the only way I can (over the bar!) so I will see what beer they do other than the lager I usually have;don't think they have any real ale on though !

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Not sure if any of you heard it but my Dad and David Lloyd have just been on Radio Lancashire appealing for help for the cricket club;we have been in the Lancashire League for nearly 200 years;we are in the position of not being able to fulfil ouir remaining fixtures.
If there is anything you can do to help please pm me or ring me and I will pass the info on, we need sponsorship,advertising money,donations.
There are plenty of opportunities here;sponsor a match; it costs only 200 quid and for that you and 9 pals get to watch the match and enjoy a complimentary buffet and bar and award your man of the match ! ** 20 quid each for a free bar and buffet in a lovely function room /or out in the sun,for the day !!!!**
Sponsor the match ball for just 40 quid !
The 20/20 matches start this coming Friday and Accy are at home to Rishton on Friday June 8th,the bar is open from 5;30. Come on down and enjoy quick cricket {the noisy kind with music and daft coloured strips !**.
I really cannot emphasise how very important this is;even if you don't like cricket please just come along to the 20/20 match ,for the ladies it's a great excuse to sit in the early evening sun (hopefully !) ,have a pint or 2 and a burger and ogle the the athletic young men,the blokes just stand around saying how good they were in their younger years !
Please help us in any way you can.
Thanks for reading.
Linds. x

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If theres anyone who has never been then i can tell you it's not half bad.. lots of luverly hot grub on sale and a good sized bar.. Saw quite a few Accy Stanley regulars there today.. Including Lee carter who doesn't even like Cricket hahaha :) watching Blackpool in the playoffs on sky sports..

If anyone wants to sponsor a match and wants to take 10 names at 20 quid each for a bit of a sunday afternoon outing then I will put my name down... Sorry not organising it as I am off organising stuff at the moment.. but would put my name in no problem...

If you have never been to cricket... heres a good chance to try it while doing something good... ie getting drunk :)

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Count me in on that to, no way this Cricket Club should be let die like Accrington Stanley was, how long did it take to get the Football Club back, if nothing else we should learn the lessons of history. If someone will organise what Kippax is suggesting the you can count on my support.

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i prefer enfield to accy :P lol good luck tho. as it has a important history.

blood shane warne or david lyyod should give some money warnes a millionare the club started his career off .

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Was wondering this re. the Accywebbers kisser, if we could get a party together .. would be willing to take part, particularly the Ladies night :D, if we could persuade 20 of our members ?? Sounds a good bargain to me.

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I will check what dates are available to sponsor and exactly what you get for your dosh;it sounds a good deal to me,even if you don't watch the match !
Thank you for your offers so far,it's encouraging,maybe we can make it through just like the Stanley have done !

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sounds good to me

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£20 for free buffet and bar - they'll be out of pocket:signbeer::drink::drink::drink:

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I thought it was 10 people at 20 quid.. 200 quid sponsorship.. How on earth did it double to 20 people? .. If it is 20 then me and Julie at 20 quid each... Can't do 21/22 JUly or 4/5 Aug

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Didn't ... just me with me stupid head on. :rolleyes:

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But saying that.. surely they would accept 20 @ 20 quid each £400 quid sposnorship... like a double sponsorship... you might have done em a favour luv :)

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A couple of suggestions for Accy CC perhaps try rallying the other teams in Lancs leagues to see about collection buckets at all the games this coming weekends. Do an impassioned plea like you have earlier in the thread by
e-mail to all the business's in Accy and surrouding area quickest and easiest way to target a lot of people and hopefully get a good response. Perhaps David Lloyd with all his contacts in the game could put together a select 11 vs Accy with all the players playing for free charging £4 per person two quid for kids hopefully get a bumper gate and put plenty of money behind the bar. Good luck to all concerned my Dad had many a good Sunday afternoon at Accrington and saw a lot of great Cricket down the years.

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Yeh, wondered that meself KSH.

Anychance of this becoming a 'sticky' mods.. sticky wicket sort of :D.. think really deserves to be.

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Ok I have just been on the phone to the club chairman;he is at a meeting tonight and is going to get back to me with a "package" (oooh er) for all you Accy webbers who want to sponsor a match. I will hopefully be able to post the details later tonight.
In the meantime can I say a huge thank you on behalf of ther cricket club to the lady who has kindly sent me a cheque for the club. Many thanks ! (you know who you are and I am touched by your generosity !)

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Ok guys,
The deal is as it was before with the sponsorship of the match;it's a tenner a head ;the more the merrier;for your tenner you get "complimentary drinks and buffet". Apparently it's been done before by either Stanley fans or Accy webbers and was a great do! Rod (chairman) has suggested the following dates as they are both local-ish derbies;
V Church on 17th June
V Haslingden on 15th July.
You could club together and get some cheesy trophy for your man of the match,or award for worst dropped catch,worst innings etc.
Please let's do this now;the Club are massively grateful for your support;Rod was a bit gobsmacked when I rang him !
I suggest getting a list going on here and maybe the mods can put this on the Stanley site too ?
Thanks again.

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I am easy for either.. Lets get the ball rolling then


1) KIPAX
2) AccyRed

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I can't do 17th June due to work, but Sparks may be able to do it, I'll let him know....:D

I don't mind watching cricket, it is a legitimate excuse to sit in the sun and do nothing whilst enjoying a drink.;) In my book, it beats housework.

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Probably best if you get your names down and pay up on the day I would imagine, as long as we have an idea how many to cater for !
thanks again !

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I put some Burnley CC fans on to the sponsorship idea for the end of June. Did they take it up or was it already taken before the appeal ?

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Not heard from any but most matches are available to sponsor in the same way.

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Put me down for the Church game I was going anyway and will be there tomorrow to watch the 2nds if anyone fancies it?

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List as of today is
Kipax
Accyred
Kisser + 1
Bagpuss
Doug
Ossyclogger
Ossylass
G78
any more ???

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put me down aswell please.

I'd hate to see accy fold after so many years.

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would love to say yes but with the date been picked for day after carnival would feel bad leaving my sons for 2 days (please note they are 14 & 15)!!! But you never know might be able to drag them along..if so will just turn up on the day if thats ok

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Accy have racked up their first win today !
I have delved further about the sponsored match;you will get free admission,buffet,complimentary drinks ( a selection of cans,wine ,whatever your preference but I could do with knowing beforehand what you prefer ! ie we need some cider etc etc). Obviously this free beer facility won't last the whole match and we would hope that you would then stay and get leathered whilst basking in the sunshine and enjoying the cricket ! Greyhound recently sponsored a match and gave prizes to a man of the match for both teams,if you want to do that it's fine but one of you will have to be watching the game and you need to provide the prizes !
Here's hoping for good weather and it would be great if we got 20 names;we are at 12 so far;
Kipax
Accyred
Kisser+1
Bagpuss
Ossyclogger
Ossylass
G78
Doug
Spud
Andrew
Lindsay

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You've missed a couple of names off the list from the first page of this thread.

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Any idea how the seconds finished up, I was up there when accy where batting, got 213 - 8 I think then I had to go.:(

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Think I'd rather like to go Lindsay, new experience and sounds like a lovely day out whatever the weather.

Please inform me early enough of the dress code though ... :D

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We (+AccyRed) are happy with 17th.. Need 8 more poeple do we... Come on.. How to help save Accy Cricket Club and enjoy yourself at the same time..

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Put my name on the list please, Lindsay.

As an aside to this sponsorship, is anyone going to watch Accy versus Rishton in the 20/20 cup, this Friday at Thorneyholme Rd?
The Rishton v Enfield match last Friday evening was very well attended and highly entertaining.
The game starts at 6pm and lasts for about two and a half hours.

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Yep the seconds won as well !
Updated list;
Kipax
Accyred
Kisser + 1
Bagpuss
Ossyclogger
Ossylass
G78
Doug
Spud
Andrew
Lindsay
davo69
Ianto
Katex
Sparkologist
Anymore ??

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The 20/20 is great fun;the bar will be open from 5;30,food will be available and the weather forecast looks ok too !

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I might just be able to make this one after all, as it looks like the lads maybe with their dad with it being Father's day too :) But I'm still not a def...see me as a bonus if I turn up :D...no jokes please :p

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put me down please lindsay would probably go anyway but for 20 quid you cant beat it

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Just back from the meeting tonight;can't say too much but a couple of healthy (anonymous) donations may have saved us for the season. Club is still desperate for some new members down there;some fresh blood with new ideas and the enthusiasm to see them thru.
We now have ;
Kipax
Accyred
Kisser +1
Bagpuss
Ossyclogger
Ossylass
G78
Doug
Spud
Andrew
Lindsay
Davo69
Ianto.w
Katex
Sparkologist
brfc1974 (and it's only a tenner mate !)
Harwood Red (poss)
So that's a deffo 17;come on chaps,the more the merrier,we don't need to stop at 20 !

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Had me worried then as theres two of us... 10 quid each :)

Accy ladies are playing a friendly in afternoon and as our daughter plays we will prob dissapear for 2 hrs then back again... but cricket is an all day thing so no worries there :) well worth a tenner.. hardly much more than entrance fee anyway...

Wont be free beer all day thats just silly.. complimentary drinks.. but having been a part sponsor before (with lowiey and the ultras) I know its a good drink and good food :)

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two of my mates want to come could you add them to the list please lindsay any idea what game you are arranging it for thanks

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17th v Church

and just sussed its fathers day


so who is bringing a trophy for MOTM ?

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Hmmm think I put that in my last post tony :D so will see if my ex hubby wants the lads that day and then I will be there :)

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can you add sussiewong

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Ok,we now have the following down;
Kipax
Accyred
Kisser + 1
Bagpuss
Ossyclogger
Ossylass
G78
Doug
Spud
Andrew
Lindsay
Davo69
Ianto.
Katex
Sparkologist
Harwood Red (poss)
BRFC1974 +2
Susiewong.
I make that 21.
Please bring your dosh on the day;let's have your thoughts on man of the match though,it doesn't have to be done and it you do decide to do it ,it needn't be anything over the top;it's always good fun to do a presentation though and I know the players appreciate it.

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OK so whats the start time for everyone to be there?

Do people realise that if they don't turn up that means the rest of us have to make up the shortfall and pay there part.. so hopefully everyone will be there :)

Who do we pay on the day?

If everyone wants to chip in 1 pound each then I will get the trophy for man of the match and bring on day... unless someone else is bringing one?


Theres plenty of room if anyone else fancies an afternoon of drinks, food, watching cricket and helping the club out ? :)

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I'll be doing my best to be there Mr K. Its planned for away. either way I'll stump up my bit. If I can't make it I'll send it paypal + costs if you wouldn't mind passing it on kind Sir, but like I said I'm hopeing to be there. :) Where and When are people meeting?

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The match starts at 1:15, if you wanted to meet up somewhere prior to that please do ( I will be beavering away at the Club !); there will be a list of names at the gate so you get free admission, I will use the names you use on here to save confusion ! Will find out today who needs to collect the money and post it on here.
I also need to know from you lot what you want as your complimentary drinks; ie mostly lager,some cider ,white wine etc etc so we can sort that out. Stick a post on here.

K ; think the trophy plan is great and don't think folk would mind shelling out an extra quid !

Off down there in a bit for our clash against Todmorden today !
Cheers.

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Straight to the club for me and accyred.. 1pm

Doug.. just get there.. easiest option :) or see below

I will be on Shandy as I am well known for not being able to drink :) Julie will probably go for the white wine option..

I will get a trophy and have a whip round for it then.

Everyone turn up to help Accrington CC .. not turning up has the opposite effect... More names would be nice as well.

If you can't go then pay me the 10 (£11.50 to cover paypal costs and trophy) through paypal so no one loses out [email protected]

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thats why I only put my name down as a poss..plus you have 20 people without me...but I am still trying to make it :)

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I will have lager thanks.

Btw Kippax, I'll put too for the trophy, no probs.

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Well done Liz... I will deffo get the trophy this week..

Good question about the kids.. I am now bringing three kids I didnt realise I would be.... they wont want anything for free... should we pay entrance fee for em or what? non alcahol drinking ages...Stanley ladies are playing just round the corner so my eldest daughter will be there later.. she can just pay on the gate hehe


Looks like there could be nearly 30 adults then.. tenner each :)

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i could end up bringing my two aswell so would like to know how much the contribution is for them too!! :)

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Got another two for the list please:
Rob Heys and Gemma and baby Charlotte.
Also need to know ASAP about kids as need to let Jase and Lucy know - if they can bring their kiddies then they will be coming too.

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Pretty sure the kids will be most welcome ( as long as they are well behaved :)) ;I will check with Club as to their contribution but I reckon paying on the gate should do it, it's 2 pound per child.

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So hows the updated list looking... starting to snowball innit :)

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It's a rather big snow ball now ! Not that we are complaining at all;
Kipax + kids
Accyred
Kisser + 1
Bagpuss
Ossyclogger
Ossylass
G78
Doug
Spud
Andrew ( +1 poss)
Lindsay
Davo69
Ianto.W.
Katex
Sparkologist
Harwood Red (poss + kids)
BRFC1974 + 2
Susiewong
George
Mick heys
Jake
Boggles
Rob + Gemma + kid


I make that 28 then !
(plus kids )

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Are all these people paying a tenner?
What happens if it's chucking down and there is no play?

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We get wet and very ****ed.............:D plus we get to have a laugh. Do they have a Roo :rolleyes:

Guinness please, if that's a no go'er I'll have a better, but just the one. :)

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Checked with club; it's fine for the kids to come along; just pay gate admission for them ! Let's hope we get some decent weather for the game eh ?

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Thought you were in on this too Bagpuss ? Your name is on the list.
The forecast isn't too bad for Sunday so we should get a game in !

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White wine for me please Lindsay, s'long as it's chilled .. :D

Gosh, don't usually drink during the day .. what state am I going to be in by 5 p.m. ? Will I flop out or switch to a spirit to liven my own spirits up ? All sounds fun anyway, looking forward to it.

Kipax: no problem with the contribution to Man of the Match ... whatever that is, who decides ? :confused:

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me and sussiewong are looking forward to the day can we pay on the day

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Of course I'm in on it, I was just asking in case someone else was thinking about the rain.
I should be up there on Friday as well.

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Just pay on the day; will get the money off you all in the bar !

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Fine, I will pass on the message that it's more than likely gonna be 30 !! Blimey,they will have to hire extra bar staff at this rate.:D

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im toying with the idea of coming along too long time since i watched a match up there.can i let you know on saturday lyndsey ?

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Course you can !

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I'm sure Ian can cope but it is the Church game so I suspect plans have been made behind the bar.:)

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sorry very sorry to do this but can you please take mine and sussiewong of this list as we have now got familey coming to stay with us from liverpool till monday they were post to go home saturday but have asked to stay and they have two children i wouldnt put on any one so wont ask them to come sorry

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im going if it is on not by the looks of this weather if you ask me.

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lyndsey can you put me down for 2 please, its going to be a good day am looking forward to it.

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Will do Mez ! Thanks for your support ! :Banane02:

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Anyone else joining the sponsor's list I really need to know by 4pm tomorrow ( friday) .Many thanks,Linds.

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TROPHY

Just been up to SDL on unit 65 estate just outside Accrington.. It's surridge as well as having a mass of trophies

Picked a great one out for MOTM ..it really is something special... instantly liked it as soon as we saw it.

When we went to pay and explained who it was for.. they said no charge and they are happy to donate it for Accy Cricket club.

What a nice world we live in :)

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That is really fantastic news! It's all set to be a great day on Sunday; even the weather looks better and we are now up to 30 on the list ! I am off down the club in a bit for 20/20 so will update 'em on the numbers and tell 'em about the trophy ! Thank you very much Mr K you really are a star !:Banane20::Banane20::Banane20:

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No probs;one of the guys who is helping with the catering is watching the thread so he knows the score (thanks Phil! ) All being well it should be a lot of fun. See you all on sunday !

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who won lindsay i cudnt make it :( not bothered bout the score

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Not sure about the final score, i know Enfield were chasing 125 and did it with only 1 wicket down ! I was busy flipping burgers again!

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eeeee thats my boys ... haha i always go to watch enfield

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Then you will be on some of my pictures won't you :)

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relitives going home today so me and sussewong will be there

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All set for tomorrow chaps? Let's hope the weather is kind ! Just give your user names on the gate and you will be in for free;head to the pavilion,someone, poss me, will collect money off you and your buffet and drinks will be there for you ! We haven't managed to get you on the programme (due to the programme chap coming back off his hols and being unaware of this momentous occasion !) but you will get lots of mentions on the Tannoy and our unending gratitude ! Can I also point out that as sponsors you get free use of the function room so if you have any celebrations coming up it's worth bearing in mind ! Here's looking forward to a good day and hopefully a home win !
Thanks again for your much valued support.
Linds.:Banane41:

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Just 1 or 2 to add for the game today, Gibby,squaddie+missus(provo)
Harry(the twin, also provo)

Cheers, me deers...

sleep is iminent...

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I see its starting to brighten up...but there has been a fair amount of rain...we still expecting it to go ahead Lindsay?? anyone??

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Don't see why not... They play in the rain.. just not in a downpour...

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Was more concerned about the state of the pitch... I know they play in rain but if they hadn't used covers the fielders might be squelching on the grass like we were yesterday :D

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Was just wondering that meself HR .. my image of my lovely flowery skirt, flies gently buzzing, smell of the summer flowers, sun glasses/ chilled glass of wine with tea and sandwiches, and the gentle sound of cork against willow has just flown out of the window.. :(

Having to grab the jeans instead, humph and me umbrella doesn't even match for heaven's sake !!