SHOREHAM: 259 FOR 6
ROYAL NATIONAL THEATRE: 125 F0R 6

Loosing the toss for the second week in a row Shoreham’s Saturday side were invited to bat, the innings could not have got off to a better start with C Brown putting the golden duck of the previous week behind him by hooking the first ball of the innings for 6. Brown (9) was the first wicket to fall with the score on 22, This brought A Montgomerie to the crease to join Sam Trick and after a partnership of 33 Montgomerie was bowled with 11 runs to his credit. S Trick was joined by P Edge at the crease and they went about consolidating the innings with the biggest partnership of the innings taking place (65) before S Trick fell for 60. James Trick then joined Phil Edge in the middle, but Phil soon joined S Trick back in the hut when he was caught in the deep for 37 which included three 6s and two 4s. J Trick then started to stroke the ball to all parts of the ground capitalising on some wayward bowling and had a worthwhile partnership with Greg Taylor who achieved his highest score of 20 which included his first ever 6. J Asplin (5) and Brad Sims (7 n.o.) stayed with James who continued his fine form with the bat reaching an unbeaten 95 in the final 16 overs which included 16 from the final over to enable Shoreham to reach an imposing score of 259 for 6.

R.N.T got off to a good start plundering 52 runs off of the first 10 overs. Nigel Jeffery (10-3-23-3) claimed 2 quick wickets to reduce the visitors to 59 for 2, removing the opener Morris (20) and the no. 3 for 1. Jeffrey was also unlucky not to pick up more wickets with the R.N.T batsmen playing and missing frequently. Alex Mazzon (6-0-18-1) was brought into the attack and built on his promising debut the previous week picking up a wicket and going close on a number of other occaisions. Brad Sims (4-2-10-1) bowled tightly producing some swinging deliveries and was rewarded with the wicket of opener Lumsden (27) . With the visitors dropping anchor Sam Trick (4-0-16-0) and Phil Edge (3-1-7-0) tried in vain to break the visitors resolution to hold out for a draw. Opening bowler Ed Walker (9-1-41-1) came back into the attack and dislodged Bloom 27 with Jeffrey taking another wicket but the game petered out with the visitors holding on for a draw with their score on 125 with 3 wickets remaining.

- Ray

A relatively youthful Sunday side took to the field on Sunday under the temporary leadership of Nick Walker which got off to a fantastic start as he won the toss only to get confused over what he wanted to do. So, after being mistakenly put into bat, Acme got off to a very good start with the opening ball of the innings being dispatched for a juicy 4 by Johnson (20) off an Ed Walker (9-3-27-2) loosener. The opening partnership of Johnson and Bonner (9) accumulated the runs quickly but were out equally as quickly, both being caught on the boundary off of the bowling of Ed Walker: one of which was taken very nicely by the debutant Alex Mazzon (that’s Mazzon Pat!) Alex (7-0-42-1) continued a lovely start to his debut by taking the wicket of Whining (9) after replaced Nigel (8-0-52-0) at the Pavilion End who had bowled well (although the figures might suggest otherwise!) Barrow (43) joined Bowden (88*) at the crease and they shared a partnership of 98 before Barrow fell to the expert bowling of Nick Walker (3-0-13-1) backed up by a tidy catch by Ray Trick at slip. Dan Setterfield’s devious spin (4-0-29-1) deceived Glitch who was caught in the covers by Mazzon. The innings ended on 227-5 and Shoreham went into a beautiful Rivett tea pondering their chances of success.

Shoreham’s innings got off to a slow but steady start with Alex Haysler (60*) and Ray scoring 42 off the first 18 overs. Ray fell to ‘the growler’ Prest for 26 which brought Nick Walker to the crease. He (13) and Nigel (0) were both bamboozled by the spin of Thompson and Nigel took the opportunity to join the much coveted Duck Cup which is already being fiercely contested. Martin (35) then joined Alex at the crease and the pair shared a partnership of over 70 with both parties playing some fantastic shots (Alex needs to chuck in a few more reverse sweeps though!!) After Martin had been stumped, Ed came to the middle and hit a lovely 6 before departing for 11. Kumar came in and steadied the ship with an expert boundary to end on 5 not out. Shoreham ended up with a losing draw but the bandwagon will continue over to next week when the Sunday team are met with the challenge of St Mary’s and the prospect of watching another Haysler reverse sweep!

- George

Shoreham 220-9
Chelsfield Village 122-8

Shoreham’s Saturday season started in familiar circumstances with James Trick losing the toss and Andy Montieth arriving just 10 minutes after play got under way. Chelfield elected to field in ideal conditions on this sunny afternoon with JD and makeshift opener JT starting off for Shoreham. the pair built a steady opening partnership for Shoreham leading the home side to 93 for the first wicket before JD fell on 34. James continued to his 50 and then increased his strike rate against Chelsfield’s change bowlers to reach 103 before retiring. Andrew Montgomerie (6) batting at 3 became the first of Shoreham destroyer Miles Walker’s first victims when he looped the ball back to the bowler for a simple caught and bowled. Phil Edge soon joined Montie in the prestigious club after becoming Miles’ second victim when he was clean bowled after being deceived in the flight. Andy Monteith (16) was then guilty of ball watching and became James Trick’s first victim of the season after being run out with both batsmen at the same end, Chris Brown replaced the retiring James Trick but was bowled first ball. Sam Trick (16) and some lusty blows from Tom Palmer (11) and James Bromfield (9) helped Shoreham to 220 for 9 at tea.

Chelsfield’s innings got off to a quick fire start with 18 runs coming from the first 2 overs before J Bromfield 0-25 and T Palmer 1-20 got into their rhythm to slow the run rate. J Trick put the pressure on the middle order taking 4-16 with the Edge also chipping in with a wicket (1-9). Shoreham’s fielding performance was aided by good reaction from Bob Stacey and James Asplin leading to two run outs. however despite the efforts of various bowlers to take the final two wickets the game filtered out with Chelfield padding their way to the draw ending on 122-8.

- Ray

Captain Pat Opens The Season

Captain Pat, Captain Pat,
Captain Pat and his floppy white hat.
The season’s just beginning,
All the bird’s are singing.
Pat thinks he’s a very happy man.

It was a lovely day in Shoreham. Everyone was very excited because it was the beginning of the season.
 
There were the Sims. ‘Hello Bob. Hello Brad,’ called Pat cheerily
 
‘Hello Pat!’ They called back together.
 
There was young George Rivett, wearing longer trousers than last year, and next to him was Ed Walker, who has to have really long hair because he’s nearly an artist now.
 
Pat told everyone where he wanted them to stand. ‘Alex, will you be wicket keeper?’ he asked. ‘And stand up’.
 
‘I am standing up!’ piped Alex.
 
Shoreham were playing a team called Betsham. It didn’t look as if they were going to get very many runs because Ed and Nigel were bowling very well. Then Pat decided to let nearly everyone else have a turn at bowling. Most people were very happy because they took a wicket, but Betsham made a lot more runs before Philip Edge took their last three wickets – which made everyone very surprised.
 
Then it was time for tea, which Tom Palmer had made with his girlfriend. There were sandwiches, chicken legs, carrot cake, strawberries on shortbread, and all sorts of things. Tom’s Mum poured out the tea, and then Tom’s girlfriend did all the clearing up, because – Tom said – that’s obviously what girlfriends are meant to do.
 
After tea, it was Shoreham’s turn to bat, and Pat sent out Raymond and Alex. They batted very well and Raymond got the biggest cheer of the day when he called Alex for a second run. They made 52 runs together before Shoreham had what Pat called ‘A bit of a collapse’. Phil, Tom and Ed only scored 7 runs between them. Now it was Pat’s turn.

Captain Pat, Captain Pat,
Captain Pat and his great big bat.
Turns to face the bowlin’
It must have a hole in,
Now he’s got a very long walk back.

Oh dear! Even though Bob and Brad and Nigel and Wyn all got a few runs after that, Shoreham didn’t get enough to win.
 
‘I wish I’d got a cat to kick,’ thought Pat.

Shoreham bowling:

Shoreham batting:

- Wyn

Shoreham Cricket Club proudly presents…

Shoreham Village Hall
Sat 13 February
7.30pm – 11.45pm (bar closes)

Featuring:
Live band – ‘Coast’ (www.coastfunctionband.co.uk)
Kumar’s Curry
Licensed bar
Tickets: £20 (inc. curry)

Available only in advance from Nick Walker (01959 522335) or Pat Barrett (07894 431274)

Winter nets commence on Thursday 4 February at St Michael’s School Otford at the earlier time of 6.45 pm. The nets will continue until 22 April and we will charge £3 per session.