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Victory at the Vic. Posted 20th Nov 2011...

 

It has been the scene of countless sporting battles down the years but the biggest in its history is now set to come to an end with the right result.

The sporting future of the Victory Ground in Bury St Edmunds is set to be secured for generations to come thanks to a £2 million cash injection as part of a council sale to the community. After several years of negotiations, current land owners St Edmundbury Borough Council have revealed they are now prepared to sell off the lease to a community group who plan to gave the out-dated facilities a major facelift, subject to councillors rubber-stamping the proposal at a cabinet meeting next week.

The new facilities, which already have architects drawing and which the Free Press has learned could be completed by 2013 if given the green light, would see:An increase in the number of sports and participation at the Victory Ground. A new 5,000sq ft cricket pavilion, giving Bury’s cricket club a home to rival the best in East Anglia and help attract more top-level matches – such as when England captain Alastair Cook visited with Essex last summer. The Victory Ground become a centre of excellence for girls’ and women’s cricket. Indoor sports hall for South Lee School as well as community sports clubs such as badminton and basketball. Four plush new changing rooms for the many teams, including footballers, who currently play there.

 The former Greene King-owned grounds have been leased to community group Victory Sports Ground Limited by the council since 2001. But the freehold would transfer fully to the entity – incorporating Bury Cricket Club, South Lee School and Sporting 87 FC – as a community interest company (who use profits for public use), subject to next Wednesday’s council meeting. The move would finally pave the way for long-held plans to be put in action, as the current short-term lease means the uncertain future of the grounds has prevented grants, particularly from the England Cricket Board, being released.

Bury St Edmunds Cricket Club chairman Paul Whittaker, helping spearhead the bid as chairman of Victory Sports Ground Limited, said: “In order for us to make the necessary investment to build new facilities we need the security we get from owning the land.” If the move to sell the land is approved, as recommended, at the cabinet meeting next week, Victory Sports Ground Limited will then proceed with a planning application to begin rejuvenating the existing run-down facilities. “We have already done a lot of the design work and we have raised the necessary finance to complete the project,” added Whittaker. “We have been trying to get this project up-and-running now for more than two years.”

First team manager of football team Sporting 87, Jonathan Warnock, who has moved the side to the Victory Ground with the long-term aim of being able to prove they have the facilities to allow them to move up to the Suffolk & Ipswich League Senior Division (presently in Division Two), said: “The pitch facilities have always been excellent and to have changing facilities to match that will help all the clubs progress. I think it is brilliant for Bury. What it does is secures that facility. We are losing too many sporting facilities.” South Lee School, which sits across the road, is set to pump £1.5 million of their own funds into the project, with the ground set to be sold at an unspecified market value.

Vice chairman of South Lee School of Governors, David Barker, hailed the “superb facility” that would be available for pupils and the community. Leader of St Edmundsbury Borough Council, John Griffiths, added: “I strongly support this initiative which puts a local community firmly in charge of a much valued local facility. There will also, and importantly, be legal protection to ensure its future as a sports ground and I hope my cabinet colleagues will approve the idea which makes so much sense for all concerned.” 

  

Two Counties Division 8 regionalised group for 2012. Posted 27th Sept 2011...

  

Division Eight - Regionalised group for 2012: West: Battisford; Brockley II; Bury St. Edmunds IV; Elveden; Haverhill III; Lakenheath II; Nowton; Walsham-le-Willows; and Worlington II

 

End of Season Review. Posted 27th Sept 2011...

 

Looking back over the season we have finished a highly creditable 5th in the East Anglian Premier League, considering the loss from 2010 of 4 experienced players all capable of big scores this was a great achievement.

  

Tom Huggins performed remarkably well being the 4th highest batsman (766 runs) and 8th best wicket taker (35 wickets at 19.09 at just 2.65 per over) Justin Bishop has had an excellent season with the bat scoring 617 runs that included 3 centuries, his bowling has been curtailed due to his knee but still achieved 22 wickets. Tom Rash has been rewarded for his dedication and hard work that earned him a Suffolk place, he took 33 wickets at an averge of 20.15. Simon Rees scored 407 runs including some important innings. Phil Edwards returned to the club this season and bowled well giving little away in terms of runs.

  

The opportunity to have Essex player Chris Wright was taken up and he played in 7 games and was a great influence on and off the pitch in particular with so many young players being involved. Chris took 18 wickets at an averge of 15 and scored some valuable runs, in fact for the last month of the season he came close to helping Warwickshire win the County Championship taking 22 wickets for them. Mark Nunn bowled well for his 22 wickets and proved invaluable with his runs that helped consolidate the 2nd team late season. 

 

The main achievement at 1st XI level is the young players who have made their mark, Toby Adams scored 241 runs in his first season, Tom Robotham established himself at this level and James Sturgeon who played the first 3 matches for the 2nd team kept wicket to a standard that improved as the season continued and achieved a superb count of 25 dismissals (22 ct and 3 st). A number of other players made a significant contribution in a season when Bury progressed, at times lack of experience was clear but the foundation of a very good side exists.

  

The 2nd X1 finished just below half way in the 2 Counties Division 3 the problem of availability was evident on many occasions but there were several highlights Ali Douglas batted well with Mark Nunn, Hugo Rynsard-Perry and Ben Bellward all amongst the runs on a regular basis. Tom Robotham improved as the season went on to earn a 1st team spot his 21 wickets made a difference with Vivek (18) Matt Prested (16) and Paul Douglas (13) contributing. The side was captained by Nick Curran who swapped places with Simon Aldous for the final third of the season.

  

The 3rd XI started very well but as availability became a problem the side lost momentum. Kevin Dobson was well supported by John Nicoll in leading the side and they along with Pete Thearle and Phil Scherb were good run scorers the individual highlight was Phil Godden's 142 not out at Maldon. Jon Hayes was the leading wicket taker with good support from Ashley Smith, Toby Nunn, Vivek and Frank Stennett. 

We entered a 4th team in the 2 Counties Division 9 with the aim of bringing senior cricket to the clubs promising young players thanks to the captaincy of Simon Aldous and latterly Nick Curran the side has been a success, often pitched against experienced teams the young players played to their ability unsurprisingly Aldous and Curran were the leading run scorers with Alex Urquart and Marc Daly also making useful contributions. Simon Aldous took 18 wickets the rest were shared around.

  

The real stars were the young players Joe Tasker, Will Rout, Tom and Ben Curran, Sam Harrison, Ben Whittaker, Tom Baistow, Harvey Finbow, Chris Lewis, Josh Ruthven and several others who experienced senior cricket for the first time, when we look at today's 1st X1 3 of the players were playing at 3rd team level 2 years ago the reality is Bury St Edmunds are looking very much to the future, it is important to have players at all levels playing and enjoying the game, for 2011 we need to build on the positives but have a constructive look at how as a club we move forward and make improvements. 

 

Presentation night Posted 27th Sept 2011...

 

The clubhouse was packed for the annual Bury St Edmunds Cricket Club Presentation Evening last Friday this year joined by 7 members of women's section, an excellent supper was provided by Rosie Nunn and Ann Thurkettle as the club celebrated an enjoyable and eventful season. 

The club's senior section took part in 122 games that included 10 Ladies matches, individual awards were given to players who had achieved 17 centuries and a further 17 performances taking 5 wickets or more in an innings during the season. The presentations were made by retiring Chairman Chris Winning.

 

Award Winners:

Sam Casson Memorial Cup 1st team player of the year	×           Tom Huggins
2nd team player of the year	×           Tom Robotham
3rd team player of the year	×           Jon Hayes
4th team player of the year	×           Tom Curran
Sunday 1st team player of the year	×           Mark Nunn
Sunday 2nd team player of the year	×           Raj
Ladies section players of the year	×           Angela Jiggins and Cheryl Clayton
Cecil and Larter Sponsors player of the year	×           Tom Huggins
Herbert Hargreaves Cup for Young player of the year	×           James Sturgeon
Youth cricketer of the year	×           Tom Curry
Cecil and Larter most improved player	×           Tom Robotham
Club person of the year	×           Rosie Nunn

 

 

Results for games w/e 10th/11th Sept. Posted 6th Sept 2011...

 

Bury St Edmunds 177 all out (54.3 overs)

The game was played on an alternative pitch as recent heavy rain had run under the covers on the original pitch. The pitch took a lot of spin making batting difficult.

Tom Huggins (39) got Bury St Edmunds off to a good start before being bowled by a ball which kept very low. Scott Harvey (27) batted with application particularly against Clacton's overseas spinner Stefanus Gerike but at 113 for 6 Bury were not in a good position. However James Sturgeon (22) and James McKinney (17 not out) ensured that the last four wickets added 54 runs to reach an all out total of 177. Former Bury player Ben France taking 5.56.

 

Clacton 168 all out (59.1 overs)Bury's bowlers all bowled accurately and were backed up by some lively fielding and were taking Clacton wickets at regular intervals but could not dislodge opener Garth Davson and at 150 for 6 Clacton looked favourites. Tom Huggins still had overs to bowl and the batsmen were finding his spinners virtually unplayable. Huggins eventually induced Gavson (81) to mishit to midwicket into the safe hands of Simon Rees and then trapped the final two batsmen LBW, the final wicket coming on the first ball of the final over. The Bury fielding was outstanding with Harvey and Sasha Ward making several vital stops, Huggins took 6 for 26 from 17.1 overs, including two quickfire stumpings by James Sturgeon, and did not concede a single boundary.

A terrific win as Bury achieved the maximum 30 points to consolidate 5 th place in the EAPL.

 

Burys 2nd XI were at home to Clactons 2nd team, won the toss and invited the visitors to bat, the star performer with the ball was Paul Douglas with figures of 15.8.37.6. Mark Nunn took 2 wickets and Vivek one as botton club Clacton were all out for 97.

The Bury reply started well with Phil Godden continuing his good form as he made 14 in a first wicket stand of 43 with Mark Nunn, there followed excellent bowling by Clacton's R.Singh who completed a hat-rick of wickets as Bury plumeted to 55.5 however Mark Nunn (57 not out) stood firm with captain Simon Aldous as this welcome win took Bury to mid table in a game of just 54 overs.

 

Bury's 3rd team short of regular players travelled to Kelvedon and Feering and were outclassed by their more experienced opponents, the home side racked up 387.2 with W.Shortridge (213 not out) and M.Wilde (100 not out) scoring an unbeaten 346 for the third wicket. Bury battled on scored 142 thanks mainly to 84 from captain Kevin Dobson well supported by Tom Curry with 27.

 

Bury's 4th team recorded a welcome win away to West Bergholt, the team was assembled thanks to a great effort by captain Nick Curran, although one player short they restricted the home side to 153 Will Rout taking 3.22 and Chalie Johnson 3.31., Bury scored the runs for the loss of just 2 wickets with William Earle (62 not out) and Steve Rout (59 not out)

 

On Sunday Sudbury hosted a superb match between Suffolk's two Premier Clubs, a game that reflected a real sporting spirit with some high quality cricket. Bury batted first and captain Mark Nunn carried on from the day before with a superb 130, James McKinney (29) Adam Kizis (19) and Tom Robotham (21) helped ensure a score of 233. J.Poulson 3.45 and Darren Batch 2.25 were the main wicket takers.

Sudbury looked as if they might achieve the target but fell just 12 runs short, their Sri Lankan international Fernando making 76 with useful support from Poulson (37) and Batch (41)

Cecil and Larter players of the week Tom Huggins, Mark Nunn, Paul Douglas, Kevin Dobson, Nick Curran and James McKinney.

Next week is the last of the season Bury are at home to Halstead in the EAPL, the 2nd XI travel to Halstead 2nd XI, the 3rd team are at home to Frinton 2nds and the 4th X1 are away to Elveden.

 

 On Sunday as league games are complete the club will be holding an interclub 6 aside competition at the Victory Ground starting  at 12 noon, if any readers would like to come along please join us, you maybe thinking about playing again or like the idea of playing on the same ground as Alistair Cook and Ravi Bopara last May. There will be a small charge to cover the cost of refreshments.

 

Results for games w/e 3rd/4th Sept. Posted 6th Sept 2011...

 

Bury entertained EAPL leaders Cambridge Granta to the Victory Ground on Saturday on a day the ball dominated and often batting was not of the highest quality. Bury batted first with the ball seaming around and lost wickets at regular intervals Tom Huggins top scored with 48 and although players made a start Scott Harvey (19) Toby Adams (18) James McKinney (13) it was left to Sasha Ward to remain unbeaten on 20 with help from Tom Robotham (10) at the final wicket, the general feeling was that 169 was around 30 runs short of where the side needed to be and so it proved. Granta had to fight all the way at 11.2. Bury were in with a chance 119.5. at tea left 51 runs to be scored and at 161.8. Bury nearly finished them off but it was a tight game as the EAPL leaders won in the 51st over with 2 wickets to spare. Tom Rash bowled well with 3.33 and Phil Edwards with 2.43. 

There were several positives from this young Bury side Tom Robotham's bowling, Sasha Ward's batting and James Sturgeon behind the stumps with 2 catches and a stumping to make it 21 dismissals in the EAPL in a season he started in the 2nd team. 

 

Bury's 2nd XI lost away to Copford the home side batted well despite good bowling from Mark Nunn, Vivek and Rob Pryke. 303 was always going to be a big task and at 8.3. Bury were effectively out of the game Phil Scherb (33) Simon Aldous (27) Adam Kizis (49) and Sam Cordell (31) batted to a total of 197. 

 

The most memorable performance of the weekend and possibly the season was that of Phil Godden for the 3rd XI away to Maldon 2nds. Bury had only 10 players but bowled and fielded extremely well Jon Hayes and John Nicoll taking 2 wickets each as the home side were contained for 235. 

It needed an outstanding innings and so it proved, Kevin Dobson described Phil Godden's batting as the finest he had witnessed in many a year (and there are many) he said on the ground Alistair Cook made his name Godden scored a faultless 142 even in the penultimate over with 14 needed he scored 3 x 4s leaving Tom Curry to score the winning runs in a game all Bury players excelled. 

 

The 4th team batted first against an experienced Elveden side and considering the inexperience and the good track did well to maintain their discipline and composure to contain the visitors to 297.8. Opener Flack scored a hundred well supported by Lambert.  

Alex Thurkettle and Rob Johnson made a good start but the run rate was always going to be too much. Young Chris Lewis batted very well for 33 and Nick Curran scored a good 50 much to the acclaim of the 1st team players watching, 195.8. was a decent score from a side made up of mostly of promising young players. 

 

Bury Ladies played a Twenty/20 match away to Mistley the home side achieved 123 with excellent bowling from Esme Covington-Cross (4.1.8.4.) despite a sound 26 from Angela Jiggins Bury finished on 116. 

 

The Sunday game against Woolpit was rained off with Bury in a strong position at 190.5. Phil Scherb having scored 123 and James Sturgeon 35. 

 

Cecil and Larter players of the week Phil Godden, Tom Huggins, Nick Curran and Esme Covington-Cross. 

 

Next week the 1st XI are away to Clacton the 2nd XI at home to Clacton 2nds, the 3rd XI are away to Kelvedon and Feering 2nds and the 4th XI away to West Bergholt. On Sunday the 1st XI are away to Sudbury. 

 

Results for games w/e 27/28th Aug. Posted 30th Aug 2011...

 

Bury Sunday 2nds 208 Walsham Le Willows 60. 

An excellent performance by Burys Sunday 2nd XI made promotion from the Hunts Bats Division 5 almost certain. This is a league where we played 6 teams twice and the other 6 teams once, as Brandon dropped out both matches against them were removed. 

Batting first at Culford School Raj lead the way with 59 well supported by Adam Blackmore (41) Gupta (19) and Tom Curran (19) George and Newman each took 3 wickets for the visitors. Gupta with 6.21. was the star performer with the ball. 

 

On Saturday two games were completed at the Victory Ground despite interruptions for rain. The EAPL game at Vauxhall Mallards was abandoned without a ball bowled. 

The 2nd XI lost with just 4 balls remaining in a very close encounter with Kelvedon and Feering Bury scored 139.8 with Adam Kizis top scoring in reply the visitors just achieved the target with 7 wickets down in the final over Mark Nunn taking 3 wickets. 

The 3rd XI started well against a strong Witham side with good bowling from Guy Shalev and Frank Stennett but Jenkinson (74) and Headley (69) mastered the damp conditions it a final total of 205.6. 

Bury's reply proved a struggle against good bowling, Kevin Dobson top scored with 21 not out finishing on 94.9. 

Cecil and Larter players of the week Raj and Gupta. 

Next Saturday Cambridge Granta visit the Victory Ground with aspirations of winning the EAPL. The 2nd XI visit Copford and 3rd XI travel to Maldon. The 4th XI are at home to Elveden. 

On Sunday the Ist XI are at home to Woolpit. 

Bury St Edmunds consolidated a top five place in the EAPL with a win over Clacton on Saturday, the Bury XI was made up of 7 players who had learned their cricket at the club, while many other premier league clubs rely on outside sources this season 8 teenage players of great promise have represented the club.

Tom Huggins captained the side in Justin Bishop's absence, Clacton were invited to bat and were soon in trouble as Phil Edwards produced his best bowling spell since returning to the club taking all 4 early wickets with the score at just 35, Mark Nunn, Huggins and Simon Rees each took a further wicket before Tom Rash dismissed the tail with 3.13.

Clacton were all out for 135 but the Bury reply that started well with 33 for the first wicket stuttered along Huggins was stumped for 29 and Hugo Rynsard-Perry batted sensibly for 13 but at 59.4. the home side had to buckle down as the Clacton South African spinner Stefanus Gericke proved a very capeable bowler. Tom Rash again batted well with 31 from 83 balls and Edwards helped with 23 to take the team insight of victory which was achieved with James McKinney and James Sturgeon at the crease giving Bury victory by 3 wickets.

Bury's 2nd XI fixture at Clacton was a victim of the rain but the 3rd XI game at home to Kelvedon and Feering went ahead despite a late start due to drizel, the visitors batted first scoring 188.9 M.Bridger top scoring with 57, Toby Nunn (3.33) and Stuart Nunn (3.29)and Sam Harrison (2.7) were the best bowlers. In what proved to be a close encounter Bury scored 178.9 with Ashley Smith (63) and Sam Harrison (34) top scoring it was a good cricket match and a close call.

Bury CC Ladies bounced back from defeat in their first game to a 3 wicket win over Frinton CC Ladies at home. Winning the toss Bury fielded first and despite some inconsistent bowling, the focus and sheer athleticism in the field put pressure on the Frinton batters who suffered four run outs and a middle order collapse.  An excellent spell from Angela Jiggins (4-0-12-2) and a stunning catch behind from keeper Cheryl Clayton ended the Frinton innings on 104 for 8. The Bury batters stayed ahead of the run rate required all the way and a final push from Cath White (13 not out) and the skipper Mary Munley saw Bury home with 5 balls and 4 wickets to spare.

On Sunday the 2nd team played at home to Elmswell on the main square Bury enjoyed the warm weather none more so than Raj with a superb 90, he was supported by Mark Nunn with 50 J.Garrod took 2.48. for the visitors.

In reply Elmswell were all out for 151.7. with Adam Kizis and Mark Nunn taking 2 wickets each.

Cecil and Larter players of the week

Phil Edwards, Tom Rash, Ashley Smith, Sam Harrison, Angela Jiggins and Raj.

Next Saturday is the final round of EAPL games that marks the season's half way point. Bury visit Halstead. Bury 2nd XI are at home to Halstead, 2nd XI the 3rd XI are away to Frinton 2nds, the 4th XI are at home to West Bergholt.

The Bury Ladies’ Captain explained, “Most of our ladies have never played before this season so we are pretty green but there is a great buzz about women’s cricket at the moment. We have developed a squad of 20 in six weeks. Mind you the free chocolate and strawberries may have had a part to play!”

Bury started briskly but lost Justin Bishop for 23, Scott Harvey (41) joined Huggins and again batted well as the pair added 107 the scoring rate accelerated as Simon Rees added 18 off 20 balls and Tom Rash who is developing into a genuine all round player with 27 off 30 balls. 

Bury needed 79 off the last 10 overs and the key was Tom Huggins who not content with a century took the visitors attack apart spraying the balls to all parts of the ground as what looked like a task too far became reality.  

28 were required off the last 3 overs and Toby Adams joined Huggins with 18 still needed, with Adams running like a hare Huggins kept the bowling, 9 were needed off the 54th and last over the first went for 2 runs the second ball a superb strait drive to the boundary as Bury then completed a superb win with just 2 balls to spare. Tom Huggins had been on the field every moment finishing on 156 not out with 19 x 4s from 165 balls in one of the best individual performances possible as he left the field to a standing ovation. 

Bury's 2nd XI lost the toss and were asked to bat away to Kelveden& Feering. Bury started slowly and at 75.4 off 25 overs it looked like they would follow all the other teams batting first who have failed to win this season, however Ben Bellward (56) who has been a great addition this season was joined by Ali Douglas (70 not out) as a respectable total of 193.6 was posted. 

Bury's tight bowling built pressure on the home team and some brilliant fielding by all the team gave Bury the ascendancy excellent bowling by Javed Imam (5.46) and Matt Prested (3.43) combined with two run outs achieved victory by 6 runs. 

 Kevin Dobson's 3rd Xi travelled to Witham with a master plan that failed to materialise the home side with 7 wins were always going to be difficult to counter but Bury made a slow start with useful contributions from Grisby (38) Viveck (39) and Dobson with 17 off 5 balls but 170 was not enough as Witham won with 8 overs to spare despite good bowling from Viveck, John Hayes and Frank Stennett. 

Bury's 4th Xi were at home to a strong Worligton 2nds who posted 297.6 Dan Smailes bowled 2.28 and Ben Curran 2.43. Tim Coe rolled back the years with 38 helped by youngsters Tom Currey (34) and Matt Fildes (17) in a total of 170. 

Cecil and Larter players of the week Tom Huggins, Tom Rash, Ben Bellward, Ali Douglas and Javed Imam. 

Next week we travel to Cambridge Granta in the EAPL, the 2nds are at home to Copford, the 3rds home to Malden 2nds, no 4th XI fixture. 

On Sunday our Ist XI are at home to Lakenheath and the 2nds away to Rougham. 

The home team batted well to win with 3 overs to spare on a day when Bury did not play to their potential. Tom Huggins took 2. 60 off 18 overs. 

The 2nd XI managed a good win at home to Coggershall batting first captain Nick Curran lead from the front as he Matt Prested, Ben Bellward and Stuart Nunn were all among the runs, the key innings was from Paul Douglas who batted at no 8 and scored 53 runs which took the total to 255. 

Bury's bowling and fielding was excellent as Tom Robotham took 3 wickets supported by Prested and Javed with two each as the home side won by 53 runs. 

Selection problems weakened both 3rd and 4th teams but the teams battled well. The 3rds chased leather as the old saying goes as Great Bromley batted well with both openers scoring centuries, Bury's young side kept going lead from the front by Kevin Dobson (98) with good support from Ash Smith and Jon Hayes but the total was well beyond them. 

A similar tale as the 4th visited Woodbridge who had a batsman Nichols who scored 188 before being yorked by Tom Curran, Joe Tasker bowled well but it was Simon Aldous who managed two centuries 3.127 with the ball and 101 with the bat, credit must go to Alex Thurkettle who batted soundly for 24 as he and Aldous made a century partnership. The home side featured a young bowler Rob Marshall who looked good enough for a much higher level. 

On Sunday two wins our Ist XI away to Edwardston scored 290.8. With James mckinney scoring 94 well supported by Tom Robotham (37) and Mark Nunn (38 not out) 

In reply the home side made 187 with 2 wickets for Nunn and Matthew Fildes. 

The Sunday 2nds took the trip to Elveden and totalled 189 with Marcus Price scoring 57 well supported by Raj (44) and Smailes (33) Ridic top scored for the home side ( having taken 2.20 earlier) as Bury bowled them out for 146 with Frank Stennett taking 4.56. 

Cecil and Larter players of the week. 

Justin Bishop, Paul Douglas,Kevin Dobson, Simon Aldous, James mckinney and Frank Stennett. 

Next week Vauxhall Mallards visit in the EAPL, the 2nd XI are away to Kelvedon and Fearing, the 3rd XI visit Witham 2nds and the 4ths are at home to Worlingham 2nds. 

On Sunday Suffolk Ladies play Buckinghamshire with an11am start. The Ist XI visit Haverhill. 

The Bury reply started badly with Bishop and Huggins back in the pavilion for 19 runs but Simon Rees whose batting this season has been excellent took the game by the scruff of the neck, Tom Rash made 27 and Rees ended 73 not out in an innings with 12 fours and 2 sixes. 

Next weekend we have a lot of fixtures 

Saturday Ist XI Horstead home in the EAPL. 2nd's away to Little Barfield 3rd XI away to Mildenhall 3rd's and 4th XI home to Eight Ash Green. 

Sunday Exning/Old Newton in Suffolk Cup. Acton away and Nowton home in Hunts Bats League. 

Monday EAPL 20/20 and Sudbury 2nds at home in Division 3 of the Two Counties League. 

  

Bury batted first on a day when rain may play a part, Justin Bishop and Tom Huggins started in style adding 92 for the first wicket, Bishop was out for 36 but Toby Adams again played his part scoring 40, Huggins was out for an impressive 75 with the score on 182. Simon Rees played well for 33 as the home team amassed 244, with two overs lost to rain Bury failed by 6 runs to achieve maximum batting points. Norwich were reduced to 49.3 with Sturgeon taking 2 good catches off Mark Nunn,as Bury were in a strong position but Norfolk player Chris Borrett (74) added 117 for the 3rd wicket with the help of Ben Wright (61) Norwich were going well but wickets continued to fall including that of ex Norwich footballer Chris Sutton (21) in the end a draw was a fair result but the lost over might have enabled a home win as Norwich's last pair were at the wicket. 

The Bury reply was remarkable as Phil Scherb and Pete Thearle batted with gusto Scherb scored 123 and Thearle joined him in despatching the ball to all area's including the first XI ground, Thearle ended 123 not out as Bury chased down a score of 322.4 to retain their unbeaten record. 

Cecil and Larter players of the week Tom Huggins, Matt Prested, Peter Thearle, Tom Scherb, Tom Curran and Adam Kizis. 

Next week the Ist XI visit Sudbury for the first ever EAPL encounter, the 2nd XI host Stowmarket, the 3rd XI are at home to Earls Colne, the 4ths make the long trip to West Mersea. On Sunday we host Worlington in Division 1 and visit Nowton in Division 5. 

The good work was continued as both 2nd and 3rd XI's won at the Victory Ground. Nick Curran won the toss and invited Felixstowe to bat on a dry surface his bowling was lead by Tom Robotham (15.2.56.3) and was well supported by Stuart Nunn (47.3) as Felixstowe made 189.6. Bury 2nds reply was well made with runs from Olly Magnus (38) and young Joe Nicol (57) before Hugo Rynsard-Perry (47) and Ali Douglas (23) remained undefeated as Bury achieved 191.3 to win with 3 overs to spare. 

Kevin Dodson's 3rd XI produced an early finish against Boxtead who were bowled out for just 91 they could not cope with an inspired bowling spell by Frank Stennett who took 6 wickets for 42 runs and Ashley Smith (17.4). Bury scored the runs with 29 not out from John Nicol, 21 from Ben Bellward and 25 not out from Vivek. 

Bury's 4th XI visited Worlington a club strengthened by some new players this meant there 2nd XI was too strong for a Bury side establishing itself at this level. Worlington made 273 with 2 wickets for Aldous and Honeyball. Bury's reply started well with 66 for the first wicket with openers Crabtree (48) and Urquhart (32) playing well useful contributions were made by T.Curran (25) and Aldous 43 not out as Bury made 192.7. 

On Sunday we visited Woolpit who scored 213.4. Tom Rash taking 3 wickets the Bury reply was going well with Rash making 30 and McKinney 28, Mark Nunn lead from the front with an excellent 84 but the home side bowled well restricting the reply to 180.8. 

Cecil and Larter players of the week Mark Nunn, Scott Harvey, Simon Rees, Tom Rash, Joe Nicol, Frank Stennett and Cameron Crabtree. 

Next week on Saturday  we are at home to Burwell in the EAPL, the 2nd XI travel to Mildenhall, the 3rds are at home to Brightlingsea 2nds and the 4th XI travel to Sudbourne Hall.  

On Sunday we are pleased to host the Pro 40 First Class fixture between the Unicorns and Essex this starts at 1.45. car parking is £3 tickets are adults £15 concessions £8 and family £35 on the day, these are all discounted if purchased before the day tickets will be on sale at the Victory Ground on Saturday if people want to take advantage of the discounted tickets. 

In reply Craig Eastlea who played EAPL cricket for Bury 3 years ago scored a brisk 66 as the home side won with time to spare. 

Sudbury were all out for 137 with 3 wickets for Alex Blackmore and 2 for Scott Harvey. 

Adam Kizis bowled well with 5.24. as Frank Stennetts team got off to a solid start as Elmswell were all out for 92. 

Cecil and Larter players of the week. Tom Huggins, Toby Adams, Ben Bellward, Stuart Nunn, Viveck, Peter Thearle and Adam Kizis 

BSECC Cricket Clothing Currnet stock and sizes.

Below is a list of all items of clothing that are currently being held and the sizes. Everything below is available now. Anything extra required needs to be ordered by the 20th Feb so that it is here in time for the start of the season. Please email me with your order twwrash@yahoo.co.uk. Collection can be arranged.I am at the Vic most Saturdays and will be at the net sessions starting on 30th Jan.

PLAYING SHIRT: £26

Short Sleeve  Sizes:  S  M  L  XL  XXL

Long Sleeve Sizes :  M  L  XL

PLAYING TROUSER: £22.50

Sizes:  S(32”)  M(34”)  XL(38”)

All with 34” leg length with adjustment material.

NEW STYLE PLAYING SLIPOVER WHITE: £30

Sizes:   L

All Long Sleeve

WOOL JUMPER: £45

Short Sleeve  sizes:  XL

 BLACK SWEATSHIRT: £23.50

Sizes:  S  M  XL  XXL

BLACK TRAINING SHIRT: £22.50

Sizes:  XL  5XL

BEANIE: £10

One size fits all

GREEN POLO SHIRT: £13

Sizes:  M

RAIN JACKET: £28.50

Sizes:  L  XL  XXL

HOODY: £26

Sizes: kids7-8yrs(£20)

TRAINING SHORTS: £15.50

Currently out of stock.

All items above are available immediately on a first come first served basis. For Items out of stock please order by 20^th February in order to receive equipment in time for start of the season. (Subject to enough orders being received to fill minimum requirement by manufacturer)

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