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MSCC Golf

MSCC Golf Tournament 2020

A very healthy number of members gathered at Kirtlington GC on Thursday 1st October; 14 to be precise, for the annual battle to win the ancient “SMIPLOSS” tankard.

The weather was simply gorgeous and with good views in all directions, the course was looking at its best.

A Covid spaced sandwich lunch was followed by two competitions. 

The Veterans trophy was fiercely contested on the Par 3 Blenheim course between George Lamb and David Moorman. They had substantial but equal handicaps (golf that is!) and the scorecard read like a boxing match card. Never more than a hole ahead with the lead fluctuating, they arrived at the 9th and final hole with George one up.  David produced a par 3 shot finish to George’s 4, and so the match was all square. They declined to play an additional deciding hole, preferring to share the trophy for the year. 

Four teams of 3 contested the main course and all professed to have enjoyed the day. We all gathered for liquid refreshment and the prize giving following the golf.

Nearest the pin            Tim House

Longest Drive              Sathya Vadivale

Best Front 9 score       Andrew Hickman  18 points

Best Back 9 score        Howard Lancaster 17 points             

Overall Winner            Nick Thompson  37  points

No one was allowed to win more than one prize and the majority of the scoring was around 30 stableford points indicating a good standard of golf.

The winner was chased home by Sathya on 36 points (he would also have won the best back 9 score, but only 1 prize each !). 

Especially for those not playing golf regularly, the individual memory of at least 2 (or more!) brilliant shots will hopefully linger so that everyone returns next year. 

Your author is very grateful for the bottle of Port, presented by Howard Lancaster, as an impending move will mean another organiser next year.

Nick

MSCC pre-season dinner

2020 annual dinner and awards

The winners of our annual awards are:

Batsman of the year: Tim Riley

Bowler of the year: Tim Riley

Fielder of the year: Jamie Lumb

Catch of the year: George Williams

President’s Cup: Mark Ford-Langstaff and Tim House

Captain’s Cup: Richard Lumb

Congratulations to you all!

Return to play post covid

Cricket to restart – advice and documents

Whilst we welcome the return of cricket to our lives post covid (hopefully), we have a duty as a club to make available the information required to make this a safe return. 

We would ask that all members, players and our opponents make themselves aware of the guidelines which are linked to below.

Track & Trace 

The government requires us to collect the contact details of EVERYONE (not just players) who comes to the ground when a match is taking place. Forms will be available on the day but it would be of help if you could complete the form prior to attending. A box will be provided for your completed form. We will not use the details collected for any purpose other than track & trace, should it help the government and NHS prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please download and complete the form here:

Track & Trace Form (link removed)

Of primary importance is that visitors to the ground must screen themselves for COVID-19 symptoms before coming and should not leave their homes if they are displaying symptoms. You can assess yourself against the government guidelines here. 

Social distancing must be maintained whilst at the ground and to that end we suggest you bring your own seat as there will not be enough space for all on our benches. 

Please read the following documents:

ECB Return to Cricket Plan

ECB Plan for Socially Distanced Cricket

MSCC Covid-19 Risk Assessment 

Other things to remember as per ECB guidelines:

  • Arrive changed
  • Bring your own tea/drinks
  • The ball will be sanitised every 6 overs
  • Minimum contact with the ball – return direct to the bowler
  • No saliva to be used on the ball
  • No clothing to be handed to the umpire
  • The pavillion will be closed except for authorised access e.g. to use first aid
  • The toilet will be available but must be cleaned after use using the products supplied

Thank you for your support.

Mark Ford-Langstaff

Middleton Stoney Flag at half-mast

Caro McFarlan RIP

Dear Members, 

It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the sudden death of our dear friend and Vice President Caro McFarlan who died on Thursday 30th January, after a short illness. She started coming to the ground as a child when her father Bill was Chairman in the early 60’s and over the years became a valued member and friend of Middleton Stoney Cricket Club.  With her warm and sociable personality and her willingness to help wholeheartedly, Caro will be sorely missed.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Michael and to Caro’s mother and sisters; our thoughts and prayers are with them at this sad time. 

When we have any information about funeral arrangements, I will ensure it is posted on our website. 

Kind regards, 

Peter van de Kerkhof

Chairman

MSCC pre-season dinner

MSCC Awards Dinner 2019

And the winners are..

Young Player of the Year: George Williams

Catch of the Season 2019: Rob Barton, off the bowling of Elliot Barton v Simmons CC, 25 August

Fielder of the Year 2019: Tim House

Bowler of the Year 2019: Simon Pettit. 30 wickets

Batsman of the Year 2019: Tim Riley. 704 runs

All-Rounder of the Year 2019: Tim Riley. 704 runs, 10 wickets, 7 catches, 4 stumpings

Michael Martin Award 2019: Tim Cranston

Captain’s Cup 2019: Chris Greer

Champagne Moment of the Year 2019: Middleton Stoney CC v Melbourne Cricket Club XXIX, 9 August. Tim House’s game-changing catch, off the bowling of Tim Cranston, to dismiss MCC captain Sam Harper

President’s Cup 2019: Tim Cranston

Middleton Stoney Flag at half-mast

John Deeley RIP

Dear Fellow Club Members,  

John Deeley, our immediate past Chairman, died this morning.  

Thank you to Caro McFarlan for passing on the news. Caro will also let us know funeral arrangements as soon as they are determined. 

As Caro put it: ‘Some of you may already know but Joyce has asked me to let you know the sad, but not unexpected, news that John died this morning … A well fought innings to the end, methinks’.  

I add a couple of photos of John below, at the President’s Day this year and playing on President’s Day in 2014. 

The President, the current Chairman, John’s predecessor as Chairman and other longstanding members of the Club will have the opportunity in due course to reflect on John’s outstanding service and spirit, and I will be emailing members on other matters tomorrow, but we just wanted to make sure that those not in the immediate vicinity would hear this news from us today. 

May John rest in peace.  

With best wishes to his family and friends,

Simon Lee

John Deeley Cricketer at Middleton Stoney Cricket Club
John Deeley and Ian Davenport
MSCC Michael Martin Photo of the Year 2018

Annual dinner and awards night 2018

Many thanks to Jim Watson, Social Secretary, and to all who came to the pavilion for two glorious events yesterday, the Thank You Tea for Tea-Makers and the End of Season Dinner. 

Thanks also to the Chairman, Peter Van de Kerkhof, for presiding, and to Tim House, the club’s vice-captain, and fellow committee members, Simon Pettit (Fixture Secretary) and Tim Cranston (Treasurer), who all helped Jim and his Bruern Abbey team on the night. We missed the President, Ian Davenport, and the previous Chairman, John Deeley, who were not able to join us but we raised a glass to them.

Photos of the afternoon and evening events can be seen here: www.middletonstoneycc.co.uk/photos/2018/ 

2018 Season Awards – Middleton Stoney Cricket Club 

Captain’s Cup 2018

Tim House

President’s Cup 2018

Simon Pettit

Michael Martin Award 2018

Mark Ford-Langstaff

Newcomer of the Year 2018

Rob Barton

Most Improved Player of the Year 2018

Mark Ford-Langstaff

Batsman of the Year 2018

Nick Moorman

555 runs

A Hat-Trick of Centuries

Nick Moorman in successive innings

112 v Blue Lion, 1 July 2018

110 v Banbury, 8 July 2018

119* v The Cricket Society, 22 July 2018

Bowler of the Year 2018

Simon Pettit

28 wickets

Fielder of the Year 2018

Mark Ford-Langstaff  

12 catches & a run out with a direct hit from the boundary

Catch of the Year 2018

Tim Cranston

Run Out of the Year 2018

Tim House

Ground Fielding of the Year 2018

Martin Randall

Champagne Moment of the Year 2018

Middleton Stoney CC v Oxenford

Away at Keble, Oxford, 4 July

George Williams’s 6

George Williams is here presented by @paradoxbridge with his award for the Champagne Moment of the 2018 Season & is congratulated by George Lamb in front of the photo of earlier heroics by the two Georges in saving a game. Now George Williams can win a game in the dark with a 6.

Middleton Stoney Cricket Club Pavilion

MSCC Pre-season clean up day 2018

Please join Groundsmen Nick Thompson and Alan Brooks for the MSCC pre-season clean up sessions.  All ‘muscle’ greatly appreciated to help spring clean the pavilion and its surroundings.

The clean-up days will be Sat 7nd April (backup Sat 14th April) – both with a 10:00 am prompt start.

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The Loo floors have been repainted and the frozen pipes that leaked have been repaired.

Simon Petit has already power washed the sightscreens.

Unfortunately, the sink water heater is non-operational at present but is being looked at.

The wet and cold winter has been dispiriting but the grass is growing and our first match is on 22nd April, just 2 weeks away! 

Looking forward to seeing everyone this Saturday. 

Nick & Alan 

MSCC Pre Season Tasks

1. Sightscreens need powerwash clean (done courtesy Simon Petit)

2. Teak oil to Benches and slip cradle

3. Clear Gutters front and back

4. Brush leaves off Loo roof  x 2 and strongroom roof

5. Hoover Bar area and 2 changing rooms

6. Clear path and undergrowth behind Pavilion

7. Cricket net – renew netting (done 2017)

8. Sweep artificial net surface

9. Put up MSCC Flag

10. Check and clean Scoreboard

11. Clean BBQ

12. Clean refurbished Loos (male and female)

      i.     Secure plastic seats

13. Check Tea Urn working

14. Glasses & Crockery cleaning

15. Consider laying plastic mesh sections over grass (en route to loos)