Author: Paul Johnstone2
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Revenge is a dish best served in the cold
From the Secretary: Barford today recorded a nail biting, last over victory against a Badsey side who absolutely mullered us in tropical temperatures last year. Badsey won the toss and opted to bat; a decision which seemed justified as their openers got off to a flying start, scoring at around 10 an over for the…
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Tim’s Magnificent Jugs
From the Secretary (4-3-1-3): Following our indifferent form in the three pre-season warm up games, Barford recorded a splendid victory today in the first proper match of the season against Temple Grafton. Batting first against a youthful looking side (albeit only nine of them), Sandy couldn’t continue his early season form and was soon back…
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Back to winning ways
After a couple of lacklustre Sunday performances it’s great to report that the midweek team are on the march again. Inspirational leader Simon “twinkletoes” Drage reports: “On a cold April evening the Barford midweek cricket machine rolled into action for the first of it’s 2015 season’s games. Fielding what was possibly the youngest averaged aged…
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2015 Pre-tour Report
The Tourmeister writes on his return from the entirely selfless pre-tour extravaganza: The 10.50 to Oakham After nearly a decade of using the excuse that the sideways-facing rear seats in Timmsy’s Landrover made me travel sick, I finally I had to vacate the front seat and let the chairman ride shotgun as the brand new…
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2015 Pre-season Party
Following hot on the heels of the recently successful Quiz Night (for which many thanks are due to Simon D – although that disputed picture of Jon Snow was definitely David Attenborough!) comes the promise of the Pre-season party. In a throwback to the glory days of yesteryear, this year’s extravaganza will be held chez…
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Subscriptions
As per the recent communication from the Secretary, subscriptions for the coming year are now due. Thanks to the largesse of the Treasurer, the annual charge remains at £35 (if paid before June 1st) and early payment would be appreciated as we need to pay Snitterfield for ground hire before too long. The subscription form…