Site last updated Tuesday, May 21, 2013
This week at Reed
The bar will be open during ALL matches at Reed
The bar will be open during ALL matches at Reed
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.00pm - Reed U15 v Royston U15 | No Games | 6pm - Adult training | 6pm - Reed 1st v Old Westmill | 6.00pm - Reed U15/U16 Nets/Training | 1.00pm - Reed 2nd Xl v Southgate Adelaide II | 1.00pm - Reed 1st XI v Stevenage III (NHL) |
| 8.00pm - Reed CC Selection Committee meet | 1.00pm - Reed 4th XI v Wheathampstead III (Freman) |
A view from the Chair
Read this weeks A View From The Chair, When the “Sledge” comes out without the snow – Who Wins?”
Read this weeks A View From The Chair, When the “Sledge” comes out without the snow – Who Wins?”
30 to win, Greaves wins it in 5.
The 2nd XI recovered from conceding 166 in 35 overs to chase down 189. Alex Kelly with 5-49 and Richard Johnson with 52 not out saw them to a 5 wicket win.
The 3rd XI made it another 30 points with an 88 run win. Michael Robertson starred with the bat making 93. Maseeh Naeem was 52 out not. He then took 2 wickets along with Ian Roberts.
The Lords dream is over. A crushing 75 run defeat to Wheathampstead means no repeat trip to the home of cricket in this years National Village Cup. Hopefully the Hertfordshire representatives can make it all the way.
Match report: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI, NVC
The 2nd XI got their first win of the season thanks to a six wicket haul from Peter Tidey. The Cambs over 50 star took 6-45 in 20 overs. He was well supported by Tom Walsingham and Rupert Martin. Ed Garrott score 41 not out to see Reed home by 6 wickets.
All the other XIs were rained off. Tom Greaves and Chris Jackson both scored fifties for the 1st XI. Marcus Baker and Ian Fulk achieved the same for the 3rd XI, and all rounder Rob Willoughby managed to same thing for the 4th XI.
Match report: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI, Herts Sunday League
Rob Lankaster making his league debut for Reed scored an unbeaten 74 as he helped the 3rd XI to a very impressive 270-6. He was well supported by Baz Curtis and Richard Johnson. Skipper Maseeh Naeem with 4 wickets, backed up Tom Walsingham and Toby Fynn to see his team to a 104 run win.
The 2nd XI drew despite tons from Skipper Marcus Martin and William Heslam. The 4th XI fell just 11 runs short of victory. Rob Willoughby took 5 wickets while Rhodri Hughes with 43 and Freddy Stuart with 40 starred with the bat.
A fine all round display saw Reed through to the 2nd round of the National Village Cup. The holders restricted Eaton Bray to 135-8 which included 3 run outs. Tom Greaves starred with the bat to see the home side to a 7 wicket victory.
Match report: 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI, NVC
Chris Jackson scored the first 50 of the season with a classy 53 in Reed's total of 167-7 against Broxbourne. He was well supported by Joe Curk and Matt Bowles. Lee Johnson and Tom Greaves were both in the wickets as the match ended in a tie.
The Sunday 2nd XI started with a win at home to Guilden Morden. All the bowlers were in the wickets with Maseeh Naeem conceding just 3 runs from his 7 overs. Rhodri Hughes scored an impressive 44 as they strolled to a 5 wicket win. The 1st XI won away at Preston by 74 runs.
Match report: Saturday 1st XI: Sunday 1st XI, 2nd XI
Yes, it's back, the Fantasy League is returning for the 2013 season. Same format as last time. Cash prizes will be up for grabs for the top 2 teams.
The Fantasy League season starts on 11th May. Can you do a better job than the Selection Committee? Join the league and find out. Please fill in the form and you will be sent an invite. You don't have to be a club member to take part. Please spread the word and get your friends involved.
You will be able to follow the Fantasy League via the link in the side bar or click here. The league table will appear on this page as the scores are updated.
Bugler and BBW sign up as club sponsors
Bugler and BBW Law have both signed up to be Reed Cricket Club sponsors in 2013. Bugler has been a longer time supporter of the club.
Bugler have a particular interest in the very successful Colts section. This year some of the money has gone towards new balls for the bowling machine. You can read their press release here.
BBW Law have signed up as Match Ball Sponsors. They will provide all balls for the home matches played at The Green and Freman College. We thank both companies for their support.
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Bugler and BBW Law have both signed up to be Reed Cricket Club sponsors in 2013. Bugler has been a longer time supporter of the club.
Bugler have a particular interest in the very successful Colts section. This year some of the money has gone towards new balls for the bowling machine. You can read their press release here.
BBW Law have signed up as Match Ball Sponsors. They will provide all balls for the home matches played at The Green and Freman College. We thank both companies for their support.
Memberships now due
The cricket season is fast approaching and applications for Club membership and the payment of Annual Subscriptions are due. Please take the time to complete the application form, so that we can update the club database. Adults can now fill in the membership form online here. You cal also pay your subscriptions by standing order and you can download that form here.
All existing Colts are welcome as well as new ones, of course. Please download the Colts introduction letter here and the membership form here.
In order to ensure that all interested parties are kept up to date with club information, it is important that you fill in a membership form.
The Colts fixtures have now been published.
The cricket season is fast approaching and applications for Club membership and the payment of Annual Subscriptions are due. Please take the time to complete the application form, so that we can update the club database. Adults can now fill in the membership form online here. You cal also pay your subscriptions by standing order and you can download that form here.
All existing Colts are welcome as well as new ones, of course. Please download the Colts introduction letter here and the membership form here.
In order to ensure that all interested parties are kept up to date with club information, it is important that you fill in a membership form.
The Colts fixtures have now been published.
Reed Cricket Club is always keen to attract new players and with the 1XI wining promotion to Hertfordshire League Division One in 2012 we are particularly keen to hear from anyone keen to join next season.
The club offers unrivalled playing, training and social facilities based at our ground and pavilion in Reed just 3 miles south of Royston, Hertfordshire.
We have 4XI’s on a Saturday, 2XIs on a Sunday, Midweek 20/20 cricket and a thriving youth cricket section.
If you live in the local area and are looking for a club join please do get in touch by contacting the 1st XI Captain, James Heslam
Alternatively you can email using the contact form on this website or click here for more information.
Only two more adult nets until the season starts. Don't forget to come along to Knight Templar Sport Centre at 8pm on the 5th or 19th of April. They start at 8pm and run until 9pm.
The cost is £4 per person, per session.
With the new season fast approaching, 2013 kit is now available to order. Adult kit and Colt kit is available in the club store. For the first time whites can now be ordered. The famous baggy blue cap is now back in the store along with a full range of training kit. All kit comes with the new Reed logo.
Just order online and it will be sent direct to your door. From socks to caps make sure you look the part this season. Order now.
The full adult fixture list has now been published. You can see who the 1st XI will play home and away on their return to Division 1. The 2nd XI will have a whole host of new opposition in Division 7.
The 3rd and 4th XI also have some new places to visit. As the other fixtures become available, the National Village Cup, the County Cup and of course all the friendlies they will also get added.
We begin the defence of the National Village Cup at home to Eaton Bray on the 5th May. We have joined the North Herts League and we have been elected to Division 2. All these games are played on Sunday and start away to Baldock Town on the 13th May.
All the fixtures can be seen here.
2012 AGM has been held
The AGM was held at the club last Thursday (29th). Andrew Emms was voted in as club President. James Heslam continues as club Captain. While Marcus Martin and Phil Freney take over a 2nd XI Captain and Vice Captain respectively. You can read the minutes here and the new constitution here.
The AGM was held at the club last Thursday (29th). Andrew Emms was voted in as club President. James Heslam continues as club Captain. While Marcus Martin and Phil Freney take over a 2nd XI Captain and Vice Captain respectively. You can read the minutes here and the new constitution here.
The 1st XI had the perfect weekend they had planned. On Saturday they won to seal promotion to Division 1 of the Herts League as champions.
Following the promotion on Saturday, Sunday was the icing on the cake. They beat five times finalist Woodhouse Grange by 6 wickets with three overs to spare.
A superb all round display in the field saw them chasing 185 to win after restricting Woodhouse Grange to 184-9. Tom Greaves picked up the Man of the Match award for his 2 wickets and 51 with the bat.
Chris Jackson scored a vital 37, but it was left to National Village Cup specialist, Stuart Smith see Reed home.
Here're some external links you might like to see
Sky Sports, Club song - Thanks to Peter Wallsingham for the club song remix, James and William opening the batting, Test Match Sofa commentary highlights, Stuart's Catch, Yorkshire Tea video
Match report: National Village Cup final
The season finished the way the 1st XI planned. A ton from skipper James Heslam and 83 from Tom Greaves set them on their way to a resounding 119 run win and the Division 2 title.
It couldn't have been more different for the 2nd XI. Needing decent points to stay up they collapsed again and picked up only 7 and were relegated.
The 3rd XI draw, but were only 17 runs short of their 250 run target.
Rhodri Hughes and Richard Robertson put on 141 for the 1st wicket as the 4th XI posted a mammoth 301-4. They eventually bowled out Preston for 215 skipper Rob Willoughby again in the wickets.
Match report: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI
