REIGATE PRIORY AGM - FRIDAY 3RD FEBRUARY

Just a reminder that this coming Friday 3rd February, the club has it's AGM in the clubhouse. It kicks off at 8pm, with light buffet afterwards as well.

Of particular note will be a presentation of the proposed Pavilion Development.

If you are unable to attend, please let the Club Secretary know - that's Batesy for those who are unsure (
chrisbates1711@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing as many of you there on Friday.

LLAMA CHRISTMAS DRINKS - TUESDAY 6TH DECEMBER - THE PLOUGH, CLAPHAM JUNCTION

The Annual Llama Xmas Drinks will be this coming Tuesday at The Plough, on St John's Hill - from 7pm onwards.

Come out of Clapham Junction and head up the hill towards St John’s Hill and it will be on the corner by the lights! Can’t miss it..

http://www.theploughstjohnshill.co.uk/

Look forward to seeing as many Llamas there as possible

REIGATE CHRISTMAS WINTER FAYRE - SATURDAY 2ND DECEMBER

In Tunnel Road and Church Street


  • Santa arriving by helicopter in Priory Park 11.30am
  • Market Stalls
  • ‘Musical’ Firework
  • Display at 6pm
  • Children’s Rides
  • Competitions
  • Donkey Rides to Santa’s Grotto
  • Punch & Judy
  • Stiltwalkers
  • Lights switch-on at 5.45pm by Shane Richie and The Mayor
  • Choirs and Carol Singing
  • Free Parking in all Council Car Parks

 

2011 AND ALL-TIME RECORDS UPDATED

The averages for 2011 are now up in the Records section of the website.  The all-time records have also been updated, so you can determine your historical siginificance, or lack of it.

 

3RD XI ARE CHAMPIONS!

Following on from their win against Wimbledon two weeks ago, the 3rd XI clinched the title on Saturday with an 80 run victory over Beddington.  It's been a great year for the team and they will be collecting the winners trophy at the Surrey Championship Dinner on Friday 7th October at the Oval.  Please let Brickers (jamesbrickley@yahoo.com) know if you'd like to come along.

The 1st and 2nd XI's finished their seasons with wins over Weybridge to secure 3rd place in their leagues, the 4th XI achieved their usual aim (consolidation), while the 5th XI were relegated after a tough season.

 

LASHINGS DAY FRIDAY 29TH JULY

Lashings Day is fast approaching, with the T20 match starting at 3pm after the long lunch in the marquee. 

If you want to book a table or get involved with helping on the day, please get in contact with JB (jbramhall@dac.co.uk) and let him know.

 

TOTAL LEAGUE WASHOUT

All league games were rained off without a boall being vowled on Saturday, so the 1st and 2nd XIs remain in 5th place in their leagues, the 3rd XI remain in 3rd place, just five points off the lead, the 4th XI didn't have a game anyway and stay in 9th while the 5th XI stay at the bottom of the table and need a win this week against Sinjun Old Grammarians.

4TH XI T20 TONIGHT AT 6 AT THE CLUB

The 4th XI play in their T20 Cup tonight, 6 o'clock start at the club.

Please come down after work and support them in their quest for glory.

 

1ST XI OUT OF T20 AND GALE AND PACKHAM WIN OFF LAST BALL IN 2ND XI

The 2nd XI got a much needed win on Saturday, chasing down 152 with a single off the last ball from Jonathan Gale following on from four wickets from Steve Cross in the first innings.  The 1st XI also won against Dulwich, but the 3rd, 4th and 5th XIs all lost on a disappointing weekend for the bottom league sides.

Earlier in the week the 1st XI were knocked out of the Surrey T20 Championship bu Old Whits after posting a low total.

 

SIX WICKETS FOR ROSS MCINLEY TAKES 3RD XI UP TO SECOND PLACE

6-27 from Ross McInley, followed by 34 opening the batting, set up the 3rd XI for a valuable win on a rain affected day on Saturday.  With Wimbledon washed out against Spencer and Sunbury only managing a losing draw, the result moves them up to second place in the table, just two points behind Wimbledon.

The rain meant that all Priory's other games on Saturday were abandoned, but Sunday saw a full set of fixtures with the Surrey Trust XI, the Cavaliers and the Ladies XI all winning pretty comfortably.

 

LASHINGS DAY 2011 - FRIDAY 29TH JULY

Lashings World XI vs Reigate Priory - T20 Friday 29th July - the fun starts from 1pm with the match starting at 3  - details attached.

Preparations for our Lashings Day are proceeding full steam ahead and we have already got a good take up of tables from a mixture of corporates, and club members. Be assured, we WILL sell out, as we are limited to just c.250 places, so do not delay, or you will risk disappointment.

Details of the packages available to corporatesare included in the attached, and in simple terms, tables of 10 are selling for either £1000 or £800, depending on the add ons, and benefits attached.

For club members, we are offering tables of 10 for the bargain price of £450, and you can contact any of (jbramhall@dac.co.uk), Lucy Donovan (lucy.donovan@hotmail.co.uk). Packers (andrew.packham1@ntlworld.com) or Jim Harmer (hjharmer@aol.com) for further details or to sign up.

It promises to be a fantastic day - come on down and join the fun, and also help support our chosen charity for the day - Breakthrough Breast Cancer- and if you are interested in having lunch and tea and joining in all the fun in the marquee, but cannot manage to put togethera table of 10 on your own, do not despair. Packers will act as matchmaker and fix you up with some other club members, and all will be well.

 

SURREY T20 RD 3 AWAY TO OLD WHITS - 23RD JUNE AT 6PM

PARLANE MAKES CENTURY, BUT 1ST XI HAVE TO SETTLE FOR A WINNING DRAW AGAINST WEYBRIDGE

A century for overseas star Neal Parlane, after losing part of his back tooth to a bouncer, and valiant efforts from Sakes and Hodo in the final overs weren't quite enough for the 1st XI to beat Weybridge on Saturday, as they clung on, nine down, in the final over at Park Lane.

The 2nd XI rained off at Weybridge after a rally from captain Birdy and the tail put them in contention, while Jordan Bunyan (86) and Shaq Mendis (58) starred for the 3rd XI with a 2nd wicket partnership of 116, before Phil Davies, Simon Wickham and Joey Bennett took three wickets each to do the damage with the ball to give them a 126 run victory over Beddington.

Olly Hartley (4-22) was the pick of the 4th XI bowlers before Fieldhouse, Lenney and Haughton chased down 151 against Sutton to give them their 4th win of the season and take them up to 4th in the table.  The 5th XI struggled against the same opposition though, and went down to Sutton by five wickets.

 

PRIORY THROUGH TO 3RD ROUND OF T20 CUP

66 not out from Matt Bennett out of a total of 166-3 was enough to take Priory through to the next round of the Surrey Championship T20 Cup last night.  Oxted and Limpsfield battled hard in reply, but fell short by 41 runs, reaching 125-6 off their 20.

Details of the next round's game to follow when available.

 

1ST XI AND 3RD XI BACK ON FORM AND CENTURIAN DARRYL JOHNSON STARS FOR THE 4TH XI

A maiden half-century for new overseas Neal Parlane, followed by a great bowling performance to skittle Normandy for 122 gave the 1st XI their second win of the season after losing their first two games.

The 2nd XI's bowlers continue to struggle to contain sides and their batsmen failed to chase down Normandy's 287, while the 3rd XI made it three wins out of four games, beating Normandy by seven wickets thanks to Simon Wickham's 4-12 off ten overs and 45* from Kyle Haughton chasing down 120.

Darryl Johnson hit his first every league century (110) opening up for the 4th XI as they just managed to hold off Battersea Ironsides, winning by six runs.  The 5th XI claimed an easy victory against Sinjuns Grammarians, bowling them out for 79 and chasing it down for no loss to take them up to fourth in the table.

 

T20 RD 2 VS OXTED AND LIMPSFIELD 6PM WEDNESDAY 1ST JUNE AT PRIORY

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MIXED START TO THE LEAGUE SEASON

A massive defeat at the hands of Sunbury for the 1st XI at the start of title defence, and further defeats for the 3rd and 5th XIs against Sunbury were tempered by good victories for the 2nd XI, Lofty and Halts both in the runs, and the 4th XI against John Fisher, where Henry Tye top scored with 76 and Connor Newbold took 4-21 in 5.1 overs.

Sunday saw the 1st XI win easily against Deutsche Bank after 4-30 from Packs, whereas the Cavs had a tougher time at Nutfield, scraping a draw with nine wickets down.

Purley pulled out of the Twenty20 game, so Priory are through to the second round.  Details of the tie will follow when known.

 

START OF SEASON SOCIAL - DIAL L FOR LLAMA & SUPERHEROES

With league games starting this Saturday we also have our start of season social.  This time it will be fancy dress with a theme of either Dial L for Llama (basically anything beginning with L) or Superheroes.  Not dressing up will make you look weak and insecure in front of your friends, so make sure you sort something out.

Galer and Morgs will be running things and it will all get going from about 9 o'clock.

 

 

SURREY T20 1ST ROUND VS PURLEY - TUESDAY 10TH MAY

REIGATE PRIORY GOLF DAY - FRIDAY 10TH JUNE - REIGATE HEATH GC

Forget The Masters and all that green jacket nonsense, potentially the biggest of the golfing 'classics' is fast approaching and having been mentioned in passing in recent newsletters and listed within the social calendar on the fixture card we now ask people to sign-up for what is sure to be an 'interesting' afternoon's golf...

2010 saw over 30 llamas hacking their way round the picturesque Reigate Heath course and whilst I can't recall who picked up the main award, prizes were given to all players. Already we have an encouraging response with a number of players, members and supporters of the club expressing an interest in playing, however, the time has now come for you to show your hand and confirm your participation.
 
As always, there is no need to be bashful about your ability as Jim will be playing and most of you know that sets the bar pretty low at the skill level needed (Sorry Jim but I'm sure you'd be the first to agree!).

The day will take the following format:

  • Arrive at The Heath around midday - optional lunch so the earlier you get there the better - lunch is NOT included in the day’s package.
  • The 'main event' is an 18 hole Stableford competition with the first groups going out at about 1.30pm.
  • The afternoon will result in the award of the coveted Reigate Priory Open Trophy - will the current holder please reveal themselves.
  • There will be the usual prizes for nearest the pin and longest drive as well as other novelty prizes.
  • A new sponsor has been found for the day and so Wicksy has a decent level of 'stash' to ensure that all players will be guaranteed some sort of prize depending upon their various skills and misdemeanours displayed throughout the day.
  • Drinks in the Heath bar for those who don't have to rush off to colts nets - potentially continued in Reigate in to the evening with some food to follow if there is demand - lets see how the mood takes us eh…

The entry fee for your shot at glory is £30 and for those who are current members at Reigate Heath Golf Club a mere £5 entry fee.

For those who can get a full day off work, there is the possibility of some extra golf in the morning but this will need to be booked in advance and will need to be paid directly. For the rest of us, then get that half day holiday form in now or start making up that fictional clinet meeting for 10th!

So what happens next?

It goes without saying that we need to know whether you will be attending and we also need to know your handicap.

Please email Wicksy (wicksyandbecks@aol.com) or Charlie Lee (clee@Sunrisesw.com) ASAP to secure your place - it's sure to be a great day and whilst payment can be made on the day we do need to know numbers upfront to confirm with the Heath.

As always we're keen to have representation from across the club including Cavs, 5's and 6's as well as the youth section so any parents of colts who fancy a relaxed Friday hack and a few drinks afterwards please step forward - we'd love to see you there.

We look forward to hearing from all you budding Tiger Woods (Lady players are also most welcome).

 

 

CRICKET FORCE - SATURDAY 9TH APRIL

Following the great successes of the last couple of years - painting the clubhouse, sight screens, picket fence, store cupboard, clearing the land for our astro nets etc- we will again be having a day of action at RPCC this Saturday April 9th.

There are several things that need doing and the more of us that help out the quicker we'll get through things.

Please come along and support your club, whether you're a player, youth cricketer or parent! The old adage that many Llamas make light work is definitely apt here! We will kick off at 9am and lunch will be provided. In recent years we've got through the jobs by mid afternoon with some of the boys then having a net session - I suspect that may well happen again. Can you please drop Batsey an email chris.bates@rbs.com or give him a call on 07788 568345 / 01737 247088 to confirm that you are indeed a good egg / clubman / clubwoman / clubperson and will be attending on the day.

 

PRE-SEASON NETS BEGIN THIS SUNDAY 13TH MARCH

Pre-season senior practice sessions - book your place now

We wish to make the practice sessions beneficial for all players attending this year, with the correct number of similar ability players and a good balance of batsmen and bowlers in each net. I am therefore taking bookings for the sessions and will sort you into an appropriate group. Please book your sessions with me now - don't just turn up.
 
The dates arranged are Sundays 13, 20, 27 March and 3 April and will be at Hawthorns School Sports Hall in Bletchingley (directions, map).
 
Subject to the numbers signing up at each team level, our plan is to have 2 bowling machines available for the 1s and 2s/3s/4s players in the first session starting at noon, when 2 nets will also be available, one each for 1s/2s and 3s/4s.
 
And at 1.00 pm, one machine (priority 1st team) and 3 nets will be available, one each for  1s/2s, 5s/6s/Cavaliers and ladies.
 
We are seeking coaching/senior player support with the aim that each net is well organised and has a positive result, improving your skills or ironing out problems. We will also look to have a warm-up outside before going indoors on the hour.
 
We will not overcrowd the nets, so places will be limited and you should book with Jim asap - by email on hjharmer@aol.com.  You can book any or all your required sessions now and Jim will send out a schedule each week showing where he has grouped you.
 
Jim will collect a fee of £3 per session per person on the day to cover the hall hire. 

 

SHAUN UDAL CONFIRMED FOR PRE-SEASON DINNER - BOOK NOW

Ex-England, Ex-Hampshire and Ex-Middlesex finger spinner Shaun Udal has been confirmed as the guest speaker for the Pre-Season Dinner on Friday 15th April.  Places are running out, so get in touch with Wicksy ASAP to confirm your place.

Reminder invitation attached.

 

2011 AGM - FRIDAY 11TH FEBRUARY AT 8 O'CLOCK

The Annual General Meeting of Reigate Priroy Cricket Club will be held on Friday 11th February 2011 at the clubhouse in Park Lane, 8 o'clock start.  This is an important meeting that affects how the cub is run and all members are welcome to attend.

 

PRE-SEASON DINNER - FRIDAY 15TH APRIL

The annual pre-season dinner will be held in the clubhouse on Friday 15th April.  Guest speaker to be confirmed, but if previous years are anything to go by (Chris Cowdery, David Graveney, Graham Thorpe...) it's sure to be a good one.  Plus you get to hear Calvin's consistently hilarious reviews of each team's season and find out who the awards have gone to last season.

Get in touch with Wicksy (wicksyandbecks@aol.comASAP to book your ticket as space is very limited.

Official Invitation

 

INDOOR TEAM START SEASON WITH A WHIMPER

Two games into the season and Priory's team are having a tough time in the Hawthorns' Indoor League.  Despite a strong showing last year, only losing once in the league, the first two matches have been a disappointment, comfortably losing to South Nutfield in the first game, and getting thrashed by Rockstars last night.

Some quarters have blamed the failure on the selection policy, with many calling for the return of the Tom Ovenell, who has been inexplicably snubbed by the selectors so far this season.

The captain, and chairman of selectors, was unavailable for comment.

 

BLIZZ CREATING A STORM DOWN UNDER

It has been a busy winter for Blizz Down Under.  He has racked up significant successes for South Australia in the long form of the game, including two centuries in his 462 runs at 42.  He is now back to his favourite T20, and helped them thrash Tasmania by 9 wickets (Blizz got 36* in 28 balls), as he put on 100 with Daniel Harris to ensure South Australia retain top spot in the comp - a very good habit Blizz picked up at the Priory:

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ausdomestic-2010/content/image/498135.html?object=461041;page=1

He has also signed up to play in the IPL for Mumbai Indians, and as a consequence, there was some doubt over his availability to return to Llamaland for the 2011 season... But the truly excellent news is that with the promise of Gluten Free cider being served at the VoL this season (get on it, Ray, fast), we have secured his services for another season, and we look forward to welcoming him back as soon as his IPL commitments allow.  Fantastic news and well done, Fos for getting all this sorted.

 

MORGS HELPS ENGLISH DOMINANCE CONTINUE IN AUSTRALIA

Report here:

and more pictures on Facebook:

 

LLAMA CHRISTMAS BEERS - THURSDAY 9TH DECEMBER

The Reigate Priory Llamas will be having their Christmas Drinks at All Bar One, Northcote Road, near Clapham Junction, from 7:30 on Thursday 9th December, before moving on to the Clapham Grand for some late night revelry.

All are welcome.

 

 

PRIORY GOLFERS WIN REIGATE RYDER CUP

Four senior members of RPCC recently fought off competition from 15 other teams to win the Reigate Business Guild (RBG) golf day at Reigate Hill Golf Club. The day raised £5,600 towards the purchase and erection of Reigate town centre's Christmas lights. The photograph shows the successful Priory team of David Hylton, Andy Packham, Alan Whitworth and John Waterman showing off the magnificent trophy.

 

 

PRIORY ARE ARE REIGATE AND BANSTEAD CLUB OF THE YEAR AND UNDER14S ARE YOUNG BOYS SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR

At the Reigate and Banstead District Sports Council Sports Awards on Tuesday, the club was honoured with a special award as Club of the Year for its success at 1st team level, both with the 4th Championship win and the 20/20 competition last year, and its work with young players. Jim accepted the award on behalf of the club.

That's not all though - well done to our u/14 team too, who were presented with an enormous cup, sponsored by Donyngs, for being the Young Boys Team of the Year.  The team is being nominated now for the County award.

 

 

 

LADIES XI ARE SURREY CHAMPIONS!

Reigate Priory Ladies XI won the final of the Surrey Trust Women's League on Sunday to become Surrey Champions for the first time.

The Ladies beat Oxted and Limpsfield in the final at Banstead CC, ending the season unbeaten and worthy winners.

 

PACKS HITS 122 FOR CAVS AND GEOFF CHAY CLAIMS FIRST PRIORY WICKET

Packs hit 122 off 78 balls for the Cavs on Sunday in their draw away to Woldingham, scoring 72 off his last 30, in their total of 271 in 36 overs.  The game ended in a draw, despite the best efforts of Dusty to give the game to Woldingham with single over for 16 runs in their chase.

Meanwhile, back at HQ Geoff Chay took his first wicket for the club in the All-Stars game against Oxted and Limpsfield - Matt Lawton making 72 and Kyle Haughton 52 as Priory won comfortably by 125 runs.

1ST, 2ND AND 3RD XI ALL-TIME AND 2010 RECORDS UPDATED

Packers has done his stuff and already updated the all-time Reigate Priory league records for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd XIs, along with the stats for just the 2010 season, and they can be found here

Check out how many places you climbed and who your targets are for next season.

 

JASON ROY IMPRESSES IN SECOND FIRST-CLASS GAME FOR SURREY

Following his 76 on debut against Leicestershire, Reigate Priory's homegrown star Jason Roy opened up for Surrey in their four day game against Glamorgan today.  He scored 69 off 72 balls, including 13 fours, before being bowled by Dean Cosker.  Watch his and Surrey's progress on the live scorecard here.

 

LEAGUE SEASON FINISHES ON A HIGH

Wins for all four of the Surrey Championship teams in their final league games on Saturday was a fitting end to a great season.  

  • Murts and Fos shared an unbeaten 119 run partnership to take the championship winning 1st XI to victory XI against Ashtead.
  • Birdy's 2nd XI beat champions Normandy in a run-fest at the Priory - Fraser Mac, Rambo, Wiggers and Halts making big scores in their total of 293, before the spinners did the damage to Normandy's batting order.  3rd place for them, and looking strong for next season with young players featuring for them this year.
  • The 3rd XI, lead by housewives' favourite Brickers, beat Normandy with relative ease.  Robbo (82*) and Batsey (56*) put on a 141 run unbeaten 3rd wicket partneship, before Irvs, Irfan and Big Phil cleaned up with the ball.  Their championship rivals Wimbledon also won at Ashtead, so they had to be content with 2nd place, but it's been a good year none-the-less.
  • A win against SinjunGrammarians capped off a fantastic year for Jay McKeever's 5th XI.  They finished in third place in a league full of other clubs 4th XIs, which is a brilliant achievement.

Everyone enjoyed Stars in their Eyes as the season's finale - Big Phil and Irvs taking the title, with their version of David Bowie and Queen's "Under Pressure".  Who knew Irvs could wail like that?  Will Tame's turn as an increasingly crapulous "Starman" was the other notable highlight of the evening.

 

SURREY CHAMPIONS!

Bubs and Daisy saw the 1st XI home against Sunbury yesterday to bring the Surrey Championship back to Reigate.  Murts has done a tremendous job with the side this year, and the win was celebrated in traditional style until well into the morning.

After both sides won again yesterday, the 3rd XI now have to hope Wimbledon slip up in their final game next week to overhaul the one point gap and take the title.
  Lofty made a magnificent 116 and then took three catches in their 108 run victory against Dulwich.

The 4th XI lost to Addington 1743 in their last game of the year, but have managed to avoid relegation in what has been a tough season for them.

UNDEFEATED LADIES XI WIN LEAGUE FOR SECOND TIME

Priory Ladies XI won their league for the second time in three years, winning every one of their six games.  They are now through to the final at a date and venue to be confirmed.

The batting was lead by Laura Hil (79 runs), Rosie Lethbridge (67 runs at 22.3) and Camilla Thrush (65 runs at 35), while the bowling star was captain Vicky Howard, taking six wickets at an average of 13.

They are always looking for new recruits, so if you are interested in joining the Priory Ladies XI next season, please get in contact with their manager Charlie Lee.

 

END OF SEASON SOCIAL - SATURDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER - STARS IN THEIR EYES

The notorious Justin Dempsey will be defending his Stars In Their Eyes title at the end of season social.  The action will start at about 9:30 and tickets will be £5 on the door.

If you want to perform, email Briggsy at toby@tobybriggs.co.uk to book your spot before someone else gets the chance to steal the limelight and be remembered as a Priory legend.

It should be a fun way to celebrate a great season, so please try and make it down there and bring your friends.

 

1ST XI CLOSE IN ON CHAMPIONSHIP AND 3RD XI KEEP UP THE PRESSURE ON DONS

A comfortable win against Cobham, thanks to four wickets from Briggsy, three from Humey, two for Shaq and one for Sakes, means that a win for the 1st XI this Saturday at home to Sunbury will make them Surrey Champions for the  fourth time in six years.

The 3rd XI stay one point behind leaders Wimbledon after an excellent 55 run victory over Sunbury - runs for Will Irving (72) Harry McInley (54) and Sam Fieldhouse (45).  To win the championship they need to get maximum points from their final two games and hope that the Dons don't against Ashtead or Sutton.

The 2nd XI's title challenge is now over after defeat to Dulwich, but a win against Sunbury this Saturday will guarantee them second place to Normandy.

Fifties for Andy Hook, Andy Moir and Matt Lawton ensured an easy win for the 5th XI against their rivals Sunbury, and means they will dfinitely have a high placed finish in the Surrey Championship 4th XI  Premier - a tremendous achievment for a 5th XI.

 

POKER NIGHT - SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST

After one or two false-starts, the 5th and 6th teams' social will be a poker night in the evening after what should be a fascinating 1st team game against Sunbury on 28th.  Hopefully joyous 1st teamers will sign up and 2nd teamers rush back from the other side of the county to play for the chance of being llamas' poker champion. The 3rds just have a stoll back from St Albans Road, so I hope you will support this in good numbers and the 4ths won't want to linger in Addington. 
 
To clarify how the poker night will run, the format will be playing as individuals.
The entrance fee gets you a light supper, with 50 poker chips and a seat at a table thrown in.
Table allocation will be by random draw and probably a maximum of 6 players per table.
Betting levels are set so as to arrive with a table winner after about 1 hour. The winner of each table then moves to the winners table. Using the same format, we find an overall Winner, this year's trophy holder.
Depending on numbers and time, the table winner can be based on chip-count after a certain time or (as is more usual) when one player has all the chips. The latter is possible due to the way that the blinds (ante) is increased throughout the game. It's a no-limit game and once you're out you're out so take care!
 
Further explanation next week with a link to the playing rules.
 
For it to work efficiently, we need to make up tables of players and therefore to have a good idea how many are coming along. To make your booking, please email Chris Hannigan on chris.hannigan@btinternet.com 
and let him know how many of you there will be.
Let's all get behind this new idea for a fun night at the venue of legends - book your seat now.

SURREY CHAMPIONSHIP DINNER - FRIDAY 1ST OCTOBER

The Surrey Championship Dinner takes place on Friday 1st October at the Oval.  It is looking like we may be collecting some trophies that night, so a good turn out would make the whole thing a lot better.  Tickets are £35 each, and there will be a trip to some grotty nightclub afterwards for those that want to try and trick girls into touching their winkies.

Contact Shaq (alexander.mendis@uk.zurich.com or 07753 415541) to register your interest.

Flyer

 

SURREY 2ND XI AT PRIORY TOMORROW

Surrey 2nd XI start a three day match against Glamorgan 2nd XI at Priory tomorrow (10th - 12th August).  It should be a great game, so get down there and take a look at the players that Surrey will mess around for a couple of years, before releasing them and spending a fortune signing some test match failure with an attitude/eating/alcohol/drugs* problem in their place.

*Delete as appropriate

 

LLAMA STARS IN THEIR EYES - BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW

As if you needed reminding, the annual Stars in their Eyes contest is taking place this Saturday at the Venue of Legends.  If you haven't already told him what you are doing, please get in touch with Wicksy on 07768 455067 by Wednesday night at the latest to let him know what song you will by entertaining the crowds with.

It's always a great night, with much ridiculousness and hilarity, so please come along and bring your mates, if you have any, and help make this the biggest night of 2010 down at the club.

 

4TH ROUND OF SURREY U17 CUP - THURSDAY 5TH AUGUST

On Thursday 5th August our U17s play Woking and Horsell in the 4th round of the Surrey U17 Cup.  It is a 20 over game, 5.30 pm start, away at Woking.  Any supporters willing to travel over to cheer on Harry and the boys will be much appreciated.

PRIORY HAVE WINNINGEST WEEKEND EVER

Six wins out of six on Saturday, and two out of two on Sunday, made last weekend the most successful ever for Priory:

  • Daisy and Big Dick Stephens saw the 1st XI home in a last over nail-biter against Guildford to stay top.
  • The 2nd and 3rd XIs smashed Epsom and Guildford to stay in contention for their titles - runs and wickets for Perko, Wiggles, Brickers and Lofty.
  • The 4th XI gained a much needed win against Merton to help in their fight against relegation, Moosy Fieldhouse making 50.
  • The 5th XI destroyed Valley End by 157 runs - Guns Moir, Hitman Hearn and Papa Morris all giving it some tap, with Owen 'Boozy' Morris claiming 4 wickets to clean up in the oppo's reply.
  • The 6th XI won in fine style, Jim Harmer making his maiden century for the club after thirty years service.
  • The Trust League team were too strong for Ripley - Dave Perrow-Perrow Chicken and Swerve top scoring.
  • The Cavs chased down 143 in just 21 overs against Hale, with Colin Firth look-a-like Andy Lewis picking up 4-50 and Judy finishing the game with a big six.

All in all, not too shabby.

 

LLAMA STARS IN THEIR EYES 2010

One night you definitely cannot afford to miss...



LLAMA TOUR 2010 - BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

Llama Tour of Bath is quickly coming upon us.  Please let Wicksy know if you’re intending to come for the full tour (Core Tour) or just part of it.  Three great fixtures are lined up, a hack around the golf course and 4 days and nights of gags, laughter and Galer

It’s not a case of can you afford it, it’s a case of can you afford to miss it!!

Act now and let Wicksy know by next Wednesday 4th August so that we can book accommodation. Failing that we will have to cancel tour!

The dates of the tour are Sunday 15th to Thursday 19th August.

 

Priory Crash Out Of the Surrey Twenty20

Despite a valiant effort from Ramsden, Briggs and Stephens in the last few overs, Priory failed to chase down Malden Wanderers' 130  in the Surrey Twenty20 quarter finals last night.

Scorecard

T20 Quarter Final vs Malden Wanderers - Tuesday 27th July

 

Cricket Week Teams

Cricket week starts tomorrow, and the teams for the games are as follows:

Opposition Bombay Gymkhana  MCC  Stoics  Mogador Wanderers 
Meet 1.15pm  10.45am  10.45am  10.30am 
Start 2.00pm  11.30am  11.30am  11.00am 
Team T Briggs (c) C Murtagh (c) A Mendis (c) A Hoad (c)
D Ramsden + D Ramsden + D Ramsden + D Ramsden +
S Cross A Blizzard C Bunyan A Mendis
D Johnson N Saker J Halton D Tharp
P Davies F Macdonald W Irving C Bunyan
J Halton W Irving J Bunyan R Wood
B Patel I Hameed J Lenney J Dempsey
M Packham S Day J Faal C Mankelow
J McKeever P Davies P Davies W Irving
W Irving M Packham W Tame K Haughton
J Faal T Briggs M Packham M Packham
Umpires Roger Croft Roger Croft Nigel Turk Steve Hodge
Nigel Turk Nigel Turk
Scorer Paul Bridge Toby Briggs

There will be a BBQ after the Stoics game hosted by James Halton and the bar will be open every evening, so please come down and support.

 

Super-Mac stars in Tewnty20 Win

Fraser Macdonald hit an unbeaten 62 to rescue Priory against Epsom in the Surrey Championship Twenty20 Cup on Tuesday, taking them from 50-5 to 142 off their 20 overs.  Priory's bowlers then backed up Fraser's efforts by bowling Epsom out for 80 runs, and booked their place in the next round against Malden Wanderers.

"I just put the bat there and see what happens", said Macdonald.  "I think of cricket like a game of chess.  Like a game of chess where the pieces are men, men who play cricket, and the board is a cricket pitch.  I don't know what the stumps would be - I guess that's something for the boffins to ponder over, I'm just getting on with enjoying my cricket."

 

1st XI Fight Back Against Ashtead to Go Top

The 1st XI leap-frogged Ashtead to go top of the league after the bowlers defended a total of 150, bowing Ashtead out for 131 (Scorecard).

The 2nd XI lost to a strong Normandy side (Scorecard), the 3rd XI scraped a winning draw against a drunk Normandy side to stay top (Scorecard), and the 5th XI hit a massive 270 - Shrikanth making 116 -  to beat SinjunGrammarians by 82 runs (Scorecard).

 

Youth Section Social This Saturday - Wizz Quiz!

UPDATE: QUIZ OFF DUE TO LACK OF NUMBERS

The Youth Section is in charge of the social down at the Priory this Saturday evening.  It is going to be a quiz run by Rob Wood
, starting at 8.

Let Jim (hjharmer@aol.com) know if you are coming down.

TWM Solicitors - Priory Members Offer

TWM Solicitors are running a special 'Priory Members Offer' in July and August offering 20% off for any club members making wills. If this is something any of you are considering, or have been discussing with loved ones then please consider TWM and show them the same degree of support as they have so generously shown towards the club over the years.

"If you die without having made a Will, this can cause problems for your family at an already difficult time.

Even if you have made a Will, it may have been some years ago; we advise reviewing Wills every five years or so to ensure it still reflects your wishes.

Whatever your situation, Paul Bradley and Wendy Bosler at our Reigate office are experienced and specialised lawyers you can talk to for an initial, no obligation discussion."

Telephone: 01737 221212
Email: paul.bradley@twmsolicitors.com or wendy.bosler@twmsolicitors.com

Twenty20 Cup Defence Continues This Tuesday

Priory take on Epsom in Round 3 of their defence of the Surrey Championship Twenty20 Cup this Tuesday, 12th July,  at Llamaland.

The match will start at 6 and a BBQ is kindly being laid on by Mr and Mrs Murtagh.

**BAR DEAL**

THE FIRST GLASS OF PIMMS IS FREE FOR ALL WOMEN GUESTS

Yes, the first one may be free, but what will the last one cost you?  Your reputation?  Your marriage? Your fertile young womb?  Please drink responsibly.



Savills and Reigate Priory - A Great Partnership

Savills are sponsors of Reigate Priory CC and for every successful house sale through them, when a club member mentions Reigate Priory, Savills will give the club £1000. Brendan Mcgoogan sold his house through Savills, mentioned the Priory, and here is Brendan's son, Fergus, receiving a giant cheque for £1000 from Savills' Associate Director from the Reigate office, David Reynolds.














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Rubicon Advert

As many of you will know, the delicious fruit based drink Rubicon used the Priory as the setting for their advert.  Watch the advert here, and check out some of the familiar faces in the background.

Roy-Boy Claims Surrey's First Ever Twenty20 Century

Jason Roy hit Surrey's first ever Twenty20 century last night in the Friends Provident T20 Competition agiainst Kent.  Jason's 101 not out came off just 57 balls as he lead Surrey to victory.

Scorecard & Report

 

1st and 3rd XIs Top

Big wins on Saturday against Banstead put the 1s and 3s top of their repective Premier Leagues, with the 2s not far behind.

1st XI Hit Record Score

A record third wicket partnership of 218 between Mini-Murts (156*) and Fos (124) gives the Llama 1s their highest ever fifty-over total of 337, as they thrash Weybridge.

Scorecard












 


 

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