Most of the Crocus Bears who came to Saffron Walden in the Spring have found homes, but we have a few left awaiting kindly families and teams. Email us on [email protected] to reserve one. To see how the other bears are getting on, have a look at their photo gallery HERE
2016 Cricket Week Events Date Event Thursday 21 July SWCC U9 v High Roding Friday 22 July Final U11-U16 coaching session of 2016 Academy v Academy staff “grudguation” match Saturday 23 July SECC 1st XI v Waresley Lunch for Town Councillors Sunday 24 July SWCC U8 v Fyfield U9 SWCC U11 v Harlow Town SWCC U13 v Harlow Town Sunday XI v Sewards End (Josh Bysouth Memorial Match) Monday 25 July Multi-Sport Monday Read more…
As some of you will know, BBC Essex featured Saffron Walden CC in their programme “Around the Wicket” on Saturday afternoon. Their correspondent, Dick Davies, enjoyed lunch with the VPs at the Anglo American Playing Fields and chatted to some of the people he met. He was suitably delighted by the setting and the enthusiasm he met here. You can see some photos of the day HERE It is still possible to listen to the Read more…
As announced in Extra Cover, timings have been finalised for training sessions. Squad Time Date U5-10 10-11.30 Sunday 24 April until Sunday 31 July Crocus 4.15-5.30 Fridays commencing Friday 29 April until Friday 22 July U11 5.30-7.00 U12 6.00-7.30 Girls 5.15-6.45 U13 5.30-7.00 U15/16 7.00-8.30 Ladies 5.15-6.45 U14 6.30-8.00 Monday 25 April until Monday 25 July Seniors 6.30-8.00 Thursday 7 April until Thursday 8 September
Many of you will be aware that our new net cage is now in use. Thank you to all of those who donated or who helped in other ways to bring the new nets to fruition. They will be officially opened by Sir Alan Haselhurst at 11am on Open Day – Saturday 23 April. They are deliberately hard, fast and bouncy to reflect the nature of the wickets at the AAPF. They are therefore more Read more…
The Club Open Day is a great opportunity to register for the season, pay subscriptions and get the admin out of the way before the season really gets under way. But it’s also a great time to catch up with friends and find out what’s happening in the coming season. Come along to the Cricket Ground (the Anglo American Playing Fields off Catons Lane) between 10:00 and 2:00 on Saturday 23rd April. Highlights include: The Read more…
Our coaches and coach support workers are Club members who volunteer their time and enthusiasm. We are often sent details of training courses, especially from Essex and Cambridgeshire Cricket Clubs. Keep an eye on this page for details of upcoming courses: https://www.saffronwaldencricket.co.uk/useful_courses
This year the Club Dinner will be on 22nd April, at the Golf Club. Tickets will cost £30, which includes a three course meal and live entertainment. Book now by emailing Sharon on [email protected] explaining how many tickets you would like, whether you have any dietary requirements and if there is anyone you would like to sit with. We really do need names, money and menu choices by Monday 4th April.
We have a number of volunteer vacancies which need filling urgently: Press Liaison Officer – a task that can be done from home. Its purpose is to maximise coverage in the local press for both junior and senior teams. Reports are written by team managers or captains and then submitted on a template for checking and forwarding to local newspapers. Newspaper deadlines are usually Monday or Tuesday. Early Years Registration Officer – a post that Read more…
Congratulations to our own Dan Thomas, who has just been awarded the Essex County CC “”Tom Gould Award”. The award is to “recognise an individual who always puts everything into their game, is willing to learn, plays with a smile and is an inspiration to others in the team”. It was presented to Dan by Tom Gould’s son. Well done, Dan!