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News & Updates
Strollers involved in hasty 3 way and end up on top (with two wins for the price of one!)
posted: July 30, 2010
The Strollers arrived at North London CC last night to play the Battersea Bohemians in another T20 match ...only to find the Highgate Irregulars had also turned up with exactly the same intent. So, after some quick thinking and deliberation overwhat to do, a mini 'tournoi' was initiated. According to Graeme:
"As you know, last Sunday we nearly didn’t have an opposition at all, and last night we had two of them! It’s a resource management issue in my book. So, yes, someone, probably Charles “For godsakes man sort it out” Trevor, invented the rules for a 3-way 6x 8 ball over shortform winners stays on smackdown. And we don’t know what that’s called but Strollers are bloody good at it!
With just ten men we notched up 83 and 84 in consecutive innings to post two momentous victories. Quite different and a lot of fun with many of the nights “Laurel and Hardy antics” being performed by the oppositions rather than the Strollers. It would seem we thrive at the game in direct proportion to how short and pointless it is. Stroll on."
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Strollers knock over Stumps in Hampstead clash
posted: July 18, 2010
The Strollers picked up another memorable away win this afternoon in the local clash with Stumps who, having won the toss and chosen to bat, ran into instant trouble as Graeme and Spencer claimed a trio of early wickets before the total had reached double figures. A resiliant fourth wicket stand was eventually undone by a superb spell from Harry Brown who took the prize wicket of Saurabh (56) with a beautifully disguised yorker. From then on, a sterling all round effort in the field - including several excellent catches - restricted Stumps to a modest 179 all out.
In response, the Strollers upper order made a textbook effort of keeping to the required run rate with Spencer in particular on top form. Magnificently supported by George (22) and Tim (32), Spencer notched up another half ton and within sight of the target before eventually falling to a well flighted ball from Ubaid. Despite a couple of wobbles in the middle order, the result was never in serious doubt and Paul and Graeme saw us home with 5 overs to spare. Elementary, dear Strollers!
Our next fixture is the final evening T20 match of the season against Battersea Bohemians on Thursday 29 July. If you would like to make yourself available to play, please email George.
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Railway Tavern pile on the runs to victory
posted: July 17, 2010
In the latest T20 clash at North Middlesex CC last night, it was the Railway Tavern who emerged victorious after they posted a huge 175-4 from their allotted overs, including a monumental 94 not out from Dave Terry. It wasn't all one way traffic, with Guy Barker almost claiming a hat-trick and Tim Sturm holding onto a brilliant catch on the midwicket boundary, but the Tavern had wickets in hand so batted with freedom to leave the Strollers requiring over 8 per over. In response, for some time the Strollers were piling on the runs above the required rate, with Harsh on explosive form before he fell to a fine catch in the deep having made 41. From then on the remaining Strollers batsmen soldiered on - Matt's 27 the best of the rest - and were able to post a respectable 143 in reply although, clearly, it was not enough.
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Highgate Irregulars di-Spenced!
posted: July 1, 2010
A stunning performance from Spencer, making his début as skipper of the Strollers, gave the side another T20 win last night at North Middlesex CC over the Highgate Irregulars. Claiming 4 wickets and a run out before contributing 65 not out with the bat it was by all reports a true captain's performance, led from the front. Congratulatiions to the rest of the side as well including a fine knock of 32 from Matt. Further details shortly.
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Glorious weather, less than glorious results
posted: June 27, 2010
A day of much sweet and sour, a fantastic day weather, people, music, BBQ wise but a very disappointing football game and equally disappointing to lose to the Bricklayers Arms who scored 199 off of their 30 overs whilst we were all out for 136 in the 27th over. Lost too many wickets too regularly and with the exception of Tim (40) nobody really got going to mount a challenge.
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Suggestive movie starring Strollers leaked online
posted: June 7, 2010
The latest offering from Graeme Holmes' production studio, The Flick Factory has had it's online premiere. A typically black comedy, the short film entitled " Suggestive" has severai Strollers connections, starring Dickie Betts, Sean Garvey and Jimmy Cannon with some graphical input from Big Gav. As with it's predecssor, the much admir'd " Dead Clean" the piece was written and directed by Holmes himself and can now be enjoyed from the comfort of your own monitor, simply by clicking HERE.
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Chippers reclaim bragging rights in sunny sizzler
posted: May 24, 2010
 All good things must come to an end sometime and so it was yesterday as the Strollers' 5 year unbeaten run against Chippenham came to an end in a match played in baking hot conditions in the delightful Cambridgeshire sunshine.
With George winning the toss and naturally choosing to bat first the side posted a respectable 216 all out in the face of nearly 50 overs of probing and penatrative Chippenham bowling - especially from young Eddie Waites who claimed no less than 6 wickets. Nevertheless, contributions were made all the way down the order - 33 from the skipper followed by some valiant middle order batting from Andy (30), Graeme (34) and Tim Sturm (pictured at the crease, above) who carried his bat on 43 on his Chippers début. However, despite a wobbly start with the Strollers pinning them back to 15-2, the home side's batsmen were in imperious form, carting the Strollers' bowlers to all corners and bloodying Tim's nose in the process when a difficult chance was piut down at a long off. In the end Chippenham romped past the winning line with some 14 overs to spare.
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Baby Stroller!
posted: March 23, 2010
Big up our outgoing skipper Chris who is now the proud father of a baby boy, young Jethro Jeremiah Lucas (pictured right) who was born last Saturday, weighing in at 7lbs, 10oz!
Many congratulations to Celina and Chris - who, we are quite sure, will have his 'bucket-hands' full in the months to come! |
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2003 season scorecards unearthed!
posted: March 15, 2010
Julian Marshall was having a clearout recently and made a discovery - the long-presumed missing scorebook from when he was skipper of the Strollers for the 2003 season! The scorecards from all but a couple of matches (where they are nobody knows) are now online, including the legendary 'Pre-Nup Cup' match between George and Toby's respective allstars! So, why not peruse at your leisure the scores from the hottest summer on record... click HERE
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AGM - full report
posted: February 28, 2010
The Strollers' AGM took place last Friday at The White Horse, Soho and, as is our custom, amongst much hearty feasting and hot debate, the Bucket Of Justice was once again brought out to demonstrate precisely why it remains one of the most compelling examples of modern democracy in action. After several rounds of ballots and with a couple of crucial phone votes, the Bucket finally spoke and heralded the return of George "most successful captain in Stroller History" (© George Brown, 1998) Brown as skipper and Spencer Fowler as the club's youngest ever Vice Captain! Congratulations and good luck to both.
Not only that, but the evening saw the presentation of the following awards:
Stroller Of The Year: Spencer Fowler (377 runs, 34 wickets)
Batsman Of The Year: Bill Ward (256 runs, average 61.5)
(award collected by Matt Morgan)
Bowler Of The Year: Graeme Holmes (43 wickets, average 16.69)
Newcomer Of The Year: Paul Bowstead (26 runs, 3 wickets)
(award collected by Matt Morgan)
Special 'Legend' Award : Richard Betts
(for services to the club over the past 20 years)
Champagne Moment Of The Year: Matt Morgan's Century
(118* vs Highgate Taverners)
Dolly Drop Of The Year: Gavin Richardson (vs The Village)
Thanks again must go to our outgoing skipper of the 2009 season, Chris Lucas, for all his hard work. In his closing remarks as captain, Chris dropped a proverbial bombshell as he announced that he will be running for parliament in the forthcoming General Election as the honourable member for Ealing North! We wish Chris good luck and trust that his stint at the helm of the Strollers has provided him with all the necessary experience he requires as he prepares for government.
Stroll on!
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Strollers now on Facebook
posted: February 4, 2010
The Strollers are as of today now officially on Facebook! To check out and sign up to the club's new page... click HERE
Feel free to post your pics, links and views on life, the universe and everything (but keep it clean, lads...). |
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Thanksgiving Tour halted by the rain in Spain
posted: November 30, 2009
Ten years after the Strollers' first tour to Benidorm, the side returned this weekend to once again face Sporting Alfas CC in the stunningly beautiful settings of The Woodbridge Oval on the Spanish coast.
Dubbed the 'Thanksgiving Tour' the trip marked the latest date in the year the Strollers had ever played cricket, and a few cobwebs certainly needed to be brushed away as we struggled to a modest 136 all out in the first match. Still, the innings was not without it's highlights as Graeme and Big Gav mounted a stirring 8th wicket 50 partnership to ensure the bowlers had at least something to defend, and Jeremy Masters' 'attempted Dilshan' may now go down as the all time most celebrated golden duck in Spain. However, despite some decent fielding, the total was easily reached as the Alfas gave the Strollers a decisive lesson in how to bat on their excellent artificial track.
Sunday's game was unfortunately brought to a premature end with unrelenting rain washing away any hopes of a result - even more of a shame as, despite fighting the after effects of the night before, the Strollers applied themselves well in the field and Boughey in particular was in fine form with the ball - stand in keeper Deavs pouching two excellent takes from the seamer from Stoke. Restricting Alfas to 160 from reduced overs the Strollers reply never had a chance to properly get going as, after the loss of two quick wickets, the rain set in and brought proceedings to an abrupt end.
Still, at least we did get one full day's cricket with excellent weather. Special thanks must go to Deavs for arranging yet another fine tour and of course to our hosts for making the whole thing possible. Stroll on to next year!
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Charity match fundraising update
posted: July 6, 2009
The cash is now in and we are delighted to announce that, between us, the 20th Anniversary Charity Match raised a total (so far) of £1,150 (inc Gift Aid) in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Research Unit at the Royal Brompton Hospital. Our online fundraising page will remain active until September 2009, so feel free to donate more or encourage your friends to do so. Well done to all involved!
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New Strollers anthem unearthed
posted: May 21, 2009
Those touring in Portugal last weekend were lucky enough to be introduced to a potential new club anthem thanks to the crooning of Oporto CC's President Peter. Aptly entitled "Strolling", the ditty in question was composed and first performed by famed swingers of yesteryear, Flanagan & Allen. Now all can enjoy this near masterpiece in it's incomparable original form... click HERE
The question on everyone's lips now is what can Spandau Ballet come up with next to return to the top of the Official Strollers Anthem Chart? |
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2010 season at a glance: |
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Pimlico Strollers CC
Club Captain:
George Brown
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Vice Captain:
Spencer Fowler
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Fixtures Secretary:
Richard Betts
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Tour Secretary:
Chris Deavin
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Webmaster:
Gavin Richardson
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Ground:
Home games played at:
North London Third XI Ground, Crouch End Playing Fields, Montenotte Road, London N8
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