Lichfield Nomads Cricket Club: Club News 2005



Christmas Social The traditional get together just before Christmas was announced at the November meeting. Meet at The Fountain at 7:30pm, The George and Dragon 8:30, The Kings Head 9:00 finish at the Queen's Head at 10:00 on Friday 16th December 2005. 24th Nov 2005
November Meeting The regular monthly meeting was held at The Greyhound, Lichfield at 8:30pm on Thursday 24th November 2005. The secretary asks Nomads to note the following important dates Friday 16th December 2005 - Christmas Social see above for meeting times. Thursday January 12th 2006 - First Indoor Nets at Friary Grange Sunday 16th April 2006 - First match away at Swynnerton Thursday 26th January 2006 - January Club Meeting Thursday 23rd February 2006 - February Club Meeting Thursday 30th March 2006 - March Club Meeting The proposed tour to Belgium was discussed. All Nomads expressing an interest to tour should confirm their attendance by the February meeting in order that plans can be confirmed. Club Secretary - M.A. Heslington 24th Nov 2005
First winners for new season of 50 Club draws Emma Fearon won the October draw and Jim Healy won the November draw. Neil Hemmings and Lindsay Fearon picked up the runners up prizes. 24th Nov 2005
Indoor Nets The winter nets will start on Thursday 12th January 2006 at The Lichfield Friary Sports Centre and run through until April 6th 2006. 22nd Nov 2005
Hoddy voted Nomad of the Year John Hoddy was voted the Lichfield Nomads Cricket Club Nomad of the Year at the Annual Dinner and Awards held on Saturday 12th November at The George Hotel in Lichfield. Rich Caygill won the performance of the year, Pete Gardner won the MVP award and Graeme Blackburn won the fielder of the year award. Click here for further details. 21st Nov 2005
Nomads Annual General Meeting The Nomads Annual General Meeting took place at The Greyhound on Thursday 27th October 2005. 27th Oct 2005
Heslington claims Fantasy Trophy Mark Heslington won the 2005 Lichfield Nomads Fantasy Cricket Tophy, just pipping Paul Fearon and long time leader Ray Jennett to the title. Latest Details 2nd Oct 2005
November Meeting Announcement The regular monthly meeting for this month will be held at The Greyhound, Lichfield at 8:30pm on Thursday 24th November 2005. 22nd Nov 2005
50 Club Reminder. Please let me know if you are taking up your numbers for the forthcoming prize draws. 50 Club Invitation Full details of the 50 Club Winners. To confirm your numbers please email me your details. Thanks. Paul Fearon - 50 Club secretary. 3rd November 2005
Dave Pickering's 50th Dave is inviting Nomads's old and new to join him for a celebration of his 50th birthday. Meet at 7:30pm at The Bridge at Branston on Saturday 19th November. Keith is looking into the possibility of hiring a mini-bus. 27th Oct 2005
George Hotel hosts Nomads Dinner - Update The Annual Dinner and Awards will be held on Saturday 12th November at The George Hotel in Lichfield. Meet at 8:00pm for 8:30pm. The Menu details are now on-line. Click here for more details. The seasoned drinkers will be meeting in The Queen's Head from 6pm. (God help their liver). The menu is a carvery with a fish/vegetarian alternative. NOTE: Starters will no longer need to be pre-ordered in advance, as previously stated. The price is good value at £13.95. Last year's dinner was a sell out, so to secure your places please let Snapper, Mal or Ray know. Alternatively e-mail me and I will pass the message on. 4th Nov 2005
George Hotel hosts Nomads Dinner The Annual Dinner and Awards will be held on Saturday 12th November at The George Hotel in Lichfield. Meet at 8:00pm for 8:30pm. 11th Sept 2005
50 Club announcement. Once more, numbers are on sale for the Nomads 50 Club fundraiser. I am about to send out letters to members old and new to subscribe for the upcoming season of draws. 50 Club - Full Details Full details of the 50 Club Winners. To confirm your numbers please email me your details. Thanks. Paul Fearon - 50 Club secretary. 23rd September 2005
Nomads 'end of season' social event There will be a 'pub crawl' and a curry on Saturday 27th October 2005. Meet at The Fountain at 8pm with a view to making The Queen's Head for 10pm. 27th Oct 2005
Nomads last match cancelled The match against Essington and Great Wyrley was cancelled due to problems with the pitch. This left the final tally as 9 games won and 9 lost for the 2005 season. 25th Sept 2005
50 Club draw details Pete Gardner won the August draw and Kevin Fisher won the September draw. Doug Hemmings and Emma Fearon picked up the runners up prizes. Full details of the 50 Club Winners. 23rd Sept 2005
Nomads Annual General Meeting Notification Please find enclosed details of the Nomads Annual General Meeting at The Greyhound, 8pm on Thursday 27th October 2005. Also enclosed are the minutes of the 2004 meeting and a voting form for the Nomads Player of the Year. Full Details of AGM. 2004 AGM minutes Nomads Player of the Year Form M. A. Heslington, Club Secretary. 22nd Sept 2005
Fearon leads into final week With only one more week to go, it's very tight for the top three places. Long time leader Ray Jennett slips to third as Fearon and Heslington move up. Willis moves up to fourth but is too far behind to affect the podium places. Latest Details 25th Sept 2005
Good luck message from the Treasurer Just for those who have a spare moment in between thrashing the opposition around the countryside. Your "friendly" treasurer, Dave Forster is now recovering at home after an operation to correct a gastric hernia. The op was carried out on Friday 16th so Dave will not be in cricketing circulation until nets start again in January. Current running speed is a little less than it was during the season and quick three's are unlikely for a while (were they ever?). Dave managed to cover 22 yards in a little under two minutes on Saturday morning. Yet to try to get his arm, or any other part of his body, over. Looking forward to the annual dinner. Make sure that you push the Captain to the limit in search of the elusive curry...Qmin is very nice! Cheers Dave F p.s. Despite having bits pushed around in my abdomen, my "nomads financial" brain has kept up its normal functioning. So Dave Pickering (£1 from nets in early August) and Dan Moss (£5 match fee following the Kevin Pietersen catching skills show), I haven't forgotten! 18th Sept 2005
Nomads draw level in the Curry Stakes The Nomads recorded a comfortable win against Blythe Bridge by 115 runs. A useful score of 210 proved more than enough as Blythe slumped to 8 for 5 off 11 overs before reaching 95 at the close. That makes it 9 wins and 9 defeats with one match remaining. More details to follow. 18th Sept 2005
Fearon makes late bid for Fantasy spoils Fearon sneaks into second spot at the bell, Jennett still leads. 2 more weeks scores to come. Latest Details 18th Sept 2005
10 man Nomads push Alveley all the way An under-strength Nomads put up a spirited performance against a strong Alveley side scoring 156 and eventually losing by 4 wickets with 2.2 overs to go. Paul Fearon top scored with 70. Match Report. 11th Sept 2005
Jennett still top as Fantasy Cricket nears finish Heslington closes in on top spot, Fearon skips to third and Gardner moves off the bottom. Latest Details 11th Sept 2005
Nomads travel to Bridgnorth The game against Barton on Sunday 11th September, has been called off and Nomads will travel to Alveley near Bridgnorth instead. 9th Sept 2005
Brave Nomads hold on for draw at Sutton on the Hill After being outplayed for most of the game, a battling unbeaten seventh wicket partnership of 76 from Pete Gardner and John Hoddy ensured that the Nomads drew against Sutton on the Hill. Match Report. 3rd Sept 2005
Willis closes in on fantasy leaders Pete Willis top scored in week 20 of the fantasy cricket competition and closes in on the leaders. The league positions remain unchanged. Latest Details 4th Sept 2005
Tour success as Hoddy breaks club record Lichfield Nomads won both matches of a successful Lincolnshire tour over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. The first game against Revesby was a low scoring affair but John Hoddy's club record 7 for 4 off 8 overs ensured a comfortable victory by 53 runs. Revesby Match Report. It was a last ball victory against Friskney as Mark Heslington scored an unbeaten half century to help steer the Nomads home to win by 3 wickets. Friskney Match Report. 28th August 2005
Jennett holds firm at the top Pete Gardner top scored in week 19 of the fantasy cricket competition but remains rooted to the bottom of the table. Mark Heslington jumps one place to second, Ray Jennett still leads comfortably. Latest Details 28th August 2005
Nomads lose to Walsall Health Despite a half century from Pete Gardner, the Nomads lost by 6 wickets to Walsall Area Health Authority. Read John Hoddy's match report. 21st August 2005
Jennett still in command Ray Jennett still leads after week 18. The top six were unchanged. Latest Details. 24th August 2005
Sutton on the Hill Cancelled. The match at home to Sutton on the Hill was cancelled. 13th August 2005
Cannock Wood at the double. Cannock Wood made it two decisive victories out of two against the Nomads with a 99 run victory. Scorecard. 7th August 2005
Pinfield and Heslington toast 50 club success Mal Pinfield won the June draw first prize and Mark Heslington won the July first prize. Darren Cartwright and Jim Healy picked up the runners-up prizes. The draw was made at the Holland Sports Club, Barton after the victory over Church Eaton. 31st July 2005
Team performance fires Nomads to victory A battling performance with the bat, on the Barton grass, saw the Nomads post 162 with Pete Gardner scoring 72. Church Eaton were always under pressure to keep up with the rate as wickets fell regularly. Despite completing the full 40 overs they fell short of their target and the Nomads won by 13 runs. Match Report. 31st July 2005
Jennett joy as fantasy gap widens Ray Jennett extends his lead at the top of the Nomads Fantasy Cricket table and was one of three players to score over 1,300 points. Paul Fearon moved up to third place and Phil Evans moved up to fifth. Latest Details. 31st July 2005
Rain intervenes at Pott Shrigley Play was abandoned after just 24 overs were completed. 24th July 2005
Pinfield up to second place Paul Fearon top scored with 1011 in week 14 to consolidate fourth place. The top two crashed as Bell failed to inspire. Pinfield makes a late bid for glory as Willis moves up menacingly. Latest Details. 25th July 2005
Beau wreak revenge The Nomads lost the return fixture against Beaudesert by 108 runs. Scorecard. 17th July 2005
Woore think it's all over... Nomads won the match comfortably after a shaky start. Woore pressed the self-destruct button and were dismissed for 75 thanks to some inspired catching. Dave Forster picked up 4 wickets and two catches and Pete Blackburn took a hat-trick of catches. Dan Moss and Mark Heslington steered the Nomads home for a 9 wickets victory. Woore wreaked their revenge by winning the 10 overs beer match. One of Forster's four victims was TV's Nick Hancock, famous for hosting the hit BBC comedy sports quiz "They think it's all over" and "Room 101". Read Paul Fearon's Match Report. 10th July 2005
Jennett extends lead at the top Phil Evans top scored with 1395 in week 13 to move up to fifth place. The top four places are unchanged. Latest Details 16th July 2005
Heslington hits form to move into second spot Heslington top scored with 1268 in week 12 to move into second place. Fearon jumped to fourth and Willis moved up to sixth spot. Jennett is still top of the table. Latest Details. 10th July 2005
Nomads milestones Dave Forster has now 'done the double' with 1000 runs and 100 wickets for the Nomads. 3rd July 2005
Nomads suffer at Bugbrooke The Nomads lost by 99 runs to a stronger than usual Bugbrooke side. 272, including a century for Hallworth, was too much for the Nomads who were reduced to 30 for 4. An impressive late 93 run unbroken partnership between Sos Hughes and Dave Forster gave the score some respectability. Dave has now scored more than 1,000 runs for the Nomads. Match Scorecard. 3rd July 2005
Jennett opens up gap at the top Jennett top scored with 1184 in week 11 of the Fantasy Cricket League to extend his lead at the top. Heslington and Fearon were the only others to score more than 1000 points. Full details. 3rd July 2005
Pinfield swipes second spot Pinfield top scored with 1556 in week 10 to move up to second. Ray still leads. There were good moves for Rowland up to fourth spot and Fearon, off the bottom, up to sixth place. Full details. 26th June 2005
Wall game cancelled Heavy rain on Friday and Saturday morning meant that the pitch could not be prepared so the match was cancelled. 25th June 2005
Yorkie milks Tachbrook Attack The Nomads lost by 11 runs as the match went the distance in sweltering conditions. Richard 'Yorkie' Caygill turned in a star performance scoring a personal best 85 not out and pushing his batting average into three figures. Match Report. Latest Averages. 19th June 2005
Sheer Joy as Jennett Lords it Ray extended his lead at the top of the table in week 9. The only move was made by Heslington's April Showers who top scored with 1511 points and moved up from 5th to 3rd spot. Full details. 19th June 2005
Nomads fall short at Swynnerton The second game in two days took its toll as Nomads lost by 8 wickets at Swynnerton, despite a half century from Pete Gardner. Match Report. 12th June 2005
Canaries fly up the league Ray returned to the top of the table in week 8. The biggest move was made by Pete's Canaries who top scored with 1150 points and leaped up from 7th to 4th spot. Full details. 12th June 2005
Nomads ease past Beau The Nomads recorded a comfortable 10 wicket victory against Beaudesert. Beaudesert posted a below par 118 and the opening pair of Gardner (77) and Hussein (30) knocked off the runs. Match Report. 11th June 2005
Coleman wins May prize. Graham Coleman won the May first prize and Ray Jennett won the second prize. The draws were made after the match at Aldridge against Walsall AHA. Full details of the 50 Club Winners. 5th June 2005
Nomads win close contest against Walsall AHA The Nomads were victorious against Walsall Health with a 4 wicket victory in an exciting game at Aldridge. A vital 52 from Pete Gardner and a quickfire 31 from Paul Fearon helped bring victory within reach. Fuzz Weir guided the Nomads to their third win of the season. Match Report. 5th June 2005
Jennett top scores in Fantasy Week 7 Pete Gardner set a new player score of 790 points, Heath Streak, to leap into 7th place. It's a scramble for 3rd place. Martyn Evans still leads. Full details. Ray 5th June 2005
Nomads victorious against WT Parker Nomads beat WT Parker by 7 wickets after a crucial bowling spell by Heslington. Match Report. 29th May 2005
Fearon tops fantasy scores to move off the bottom A few movements this week with April Showers losing the plot, Tossers overcome by events abroad, Pete trying to get off that beach and PG unaware that D Kaneira is playing in Barbados. Full Details. Ray 29th May 2005
Nomads lose heavily at Church Eaton. Nomads lost by 6 wickets in a rain affected match. Match Report. 22nd May 2005
Nomads grab first win of the season A dramatic collapse saw Sunseekers score 154 and fail to complete their 40 overs. The Nomads measured response was timed to perfection with the winning runs coming with 5 balls to spare. Match Report. 15th May 2005
Nomads milestones Paul Fearon celebrated his 300th wicket for the Nomads after taking two wickets in his second spell in the win against Sunseekers. Mark Heslington passed 5,000 runs for the Nomads during his 35 not out in the same match. 15th May 2005
Evans returns to top Paul Fearon top scored in week 5 but remains bottom. Martyn Evans leapfrogs Mark Heslington to regain the league lead. 22nd May 2005
Heslington tightens fantasy grip Mark Heslington top scored in week 4 and extended his lead at the top of the table. Mal and Pete Gardner both jump up two places to third and seventh places respectively. Fantasy Cricket Details. 15th May 2005
Rain forces Buxton cancellation The eagerly anticipated fixture against Buxton 3rds was cancelled due to heavy rain on Sunday morning in the Peak District. 8th May 2005
Willis wins week 3 Pete Willis top scored in week 3 as the top 5 all scored heavily and opened up a gap to the bottom four. Mark Heslington takes the overall lead. Fantasy Cricket Details. 8th May 2005
Nomads rue dropped catches Cannock Wood outplayed the Nomads to record a 104 run victory but six dropped catches proved costly. Match Report 1st May 2005
Full steam ahead for Rowland Chris Rowland top scored with 865 points in week two and moves to the top of the table. Martin Evans slips to third and Pete Gardner plummets to the bottom of the table. Fantasy Cricket Details. 1st May 2005
Brave draw for Nomads The Nomads put up a spirited reply to a massive 278 for 4 total, to force a draw against a strong Harborne outfit. More details 29th April 2005
Ev's Team lead the way in fantasy stakes Martin Evans top scored with 847 points in week one. Full Fantasy Cricket details. 25th April 2005
Rowland wins Easter prize Chris Rowland won the £25 Easter 50 club draw prize. Ian Hughes won the April first prize and Hilary Baxter won the second prize. The draws were made after the match at Swynnerton Park. Full 50 Club details. 17th April 2005
Rain Halts Nomads Progress The weather intervened as the 2005 season kicked off at Swynnerton. Nomads new skipper won the toss and batted first but persistent drizzle became driving rain as an early tea was taken at 35 overs and play could not be restarted due to the miserable conditions. 17th April 2005
Season kicks off at Swynnerton. The 2005 season starts this Sunday 17th April at Swynnerton Park C.C. It will be Pete Blackburn's debut match as skipper. 12th April 2005
Blackburn snaps up March first prize. Pete Blackburn won the March 50 club draw prize. Alan Birch won the second prize. The draws were made at The Greyhound, Lichfield after the March club meeting. 25th March 2005
Nomads March Meeting. The March meeting was held on Thursday 24th March at 9:30pm, after the indoor nets, at The Greyhound, Lichfield. The players meeting will be held at The Greyhound, Lichfield on 7th April at 8:30pm after the outdoor nets. There will be an additional two indoor nets at Friary after Easter. The fixture against Wall will be an early start (12:00) to enable people to go to the Lichfield Beer Festival in the evening. Mark Heslington will purchase the required kit via Mail Order. The pre-season social will be on Saturday 9th April at the Scales, Lichfield. Meet at 7:30 for 8:00. If you can, please let Pete Blackburn know your availability / unavailability for the forthcoming season, especially for the tour weekend. 25th March 2005
Nets update. There will be an additional two weeks indoor nets at the Friary Sports Centre, Lichfield. Usual time on Thursday at 8pm on the 31st March / 7th April. 25th March 2005
2005 Fixtures. Mal Pinfield published the 2005 fixtures. An excellent looking programme including an August Bank Holiday weekend tour to Lincolnshire. Click here for the 2005 fixture list. 28th February 2005
Nomads February Meeting. The February meeting was held on Thursday 24th February at 9:30pm, after the indoor nets, at The Greyhound, Lichfield. The tour was discussed, Ted has block-booked seven rooms at The George Hotel, Spillsby. Ted also announced the date for his legendary BBQ on Saturday 30th July 2005. It was also announced that the Chairman would be having a birthday drink at The Queen's on Sunday evening. Outdoor nets have been arranged at Wall for the summer. The pre-season social was confirmed for the 9th April at The Scales. 28th February 2005
50 Club Draw Results. Lindsay Fearon won the £15 February draw prize. S. Pinfield won the second prize. The draws were made at The Greyhound, Lichfield after the February meeting. 28th February 2005
Nomads February Meeting Announcement. The February meeting will be held on Thursday 24th February at 9:30pm, after the indoor nets, at The Greyhound, Lichfield. 22nd February 2005
Indoor Nets update. The indoor nets are in full swing. Meet every Thursday up to Easter at 8pm at The Friary Sports Centre, Lichfield. 31st January 2005
50 Club Draw Results. Keith Greaves won the £50 Christmas draw prize, much to the delight of the Treasurer. Paul Fearon won the November draw with Ray Jennett picking up the second prize. Sian Hussein won the December prize with John Hoddy winning the second prize. Ted Osborn won the January draw with Mal Pinfield winning the second prize. The draws were made at The Greyhound, Lichfield after the January meeting. 31st January 2005
Nomads Social Events. There will be a 'Pre Season' Drink on Saturday 9th April 2005. Can all members bring their ideas for future events to the February club meeting (Thursday 24th February 2005). The rumour is that the Aussie tests are all sold out for the first four days. A one day game may be an alternative. 31st January 2005
Nomads January Meeting update. The regular monthly meeting was held at The Greyhound on Thursday 27th January at 9:30pm after the indoor nets. Pete Gardner has purchased some new net balls from Bourne Sports in Stoke but apparently you can get them really cheap on eBay. 31st January 2005
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Seasonal greetings to past and present Nomads, their families and all our other visitors. Don't forget the indoor nets kick off in the new year (on the 6th January 2005 I think). Usual time and venue. Thursday nights, 8pm at the Friary Grange sports centre Lichfield. 17th December 2004
Nomads Social Events. There will be a 'Christmas Social' on Friday 10th December 2004. Meet at 7:30 for 8pm at The Scales for Christmas Beers followed by... a curry no doubt. 29th November 2004
50 Club October Draw Results. The first draw of the 2004/2005 season was held at The Greyhound in Lichfield. Mal Pinfield won the October 1st prize. John Hoddy won the second prize. 19th November 2004
'Snapper' elected new skipper at AGM. Pete Blackburn was elected the Club Captain for 2005 at the Annual General Meeting held at The Greyhound public house, Lichfield on Thursday 18th November 2004. 19th November 2004
Nomads Social Events. There will be an 'Apres Season' Drink and Curry on Saturday 20th November. Meet at 8pm at the Fountain, followed by 9pm George & Dragon, 10pm Queens Head followed by a Curry at the Lal Bagh. All members, former members, partners and friends are welcome. There will also be a 'Christmas Social' on Friday 10th December 2004. Meet at 7:30 for 8pm at The Scales for Christmas Beers followed by... a curry no doubt. 19th November 2004
50 Club reminder. If you haven't yet purchased your numbers for the coming season then please send your cheques to Paul Fearon. Please make them payable to Lichfield Nomads C.C. Thanks for your support. 8th November 2004
AGM reminder. The Annual General Meeting will be held at The Greyhound public house, Lichfield at 8pm on Thursday 18th November 2004. Also, Saturday 20th November is likely to be a social event so keep your diaries free. 8th November 2004
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Updated 22nd Nov. 2005.