April 2024 – Newsletter
New for 2024 is a monthly Maldon Cricket Club newsletter. The newsletter will bring you all the latest Don’s news in one place and provides a list of events for the coming months. The April 2024 edition is now available.
Training – Tues 23 April
There will be a full club training session at Drapers Farm on Tuesday 23 April 2024 from 6pm. All members are encouraged to the attend the session and the bar will be open, once training has finished. We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.
Statistical Landmarks
2023 saw a record breaking statistical summer. Chris Harris got two consecutive double hundreds. Chris beat the club record highest score with 263 not out against Copdock & OI in June. This was the fifth highest individual score recorded on Play Cricket in 2023. He also beat the opening partnership records in two consecutive week with Ross Walpole. The first…
Well done, Rosie!
A huge well done to Club Secretary, Rosie Digweed who completed today’s London Marathon in an impressive 4 hours and 45 minutes. Rosie ran the marathon for the Alzheimer’s Society after her Dad, the legend that is Diggers, has recently been diagnosed with Vascular Dementia. With her fundraising aim of £500 being more than doubled,…
2023 Review – 1st XI
Words by Ross Walpole. – 2023 Division 2 Champions – Oldn’s Warm up football champions – Coker beats Frogbox in a last game thriller at Drapers After a tricky 2022 campaign it could have been easy for us to slip back into Division 2 and stay here for a couple of years, the team who finished above us…
Rosie’s Running The Marathon
Our very own, Rosie Digweed is running the London Marathon next week in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. Rosie is close to reaching her fundraising target, but needs the support of all MCC members to help push her over the line. Rosie is running the marathon after her Dad, the legend that is Diggers, has…
- April 2024 – NewsletterNew for 2024 is a monthly Maldon Cricket Club newsletter. The newsletter will bring you all the latest Don’s news in one place and provides a list of events for the coming months. The April 2024 edition is now available.
- Training – Tues 23 AprilThere will be a full club training session at Drapers Farm on Tuesday 23 April 2024 from 6pm. All members are encouraged to the attend the session and the bar will be open, once training has finished. We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.
- Statistical Landmarks2023 saw a record breaking statistical summer. Chris Harris got two consecutive double hundreds. Chris beat the club record highest score with 263 not out against Copdock & OI in June. This was the fifth highest individual score recorded on Play Cricket in 2023. He also beat the opening partnership records in two consecutiveContinue reading “Statistical Landmarks”
- Well done, Rosie!A huge well done to Club Secretary, Rosie Digweed who completed today’s London Marathon in an impressive 4 hours and 45 minutes. Rosie ran the marathon for the Alzheimer’s Society after her Dad, the legend that is Diggers, has recently been diagnosed with Vascular Dementia. With her fundraising aim ofContinue reading “Well done, Rosie!”
- 2023 Review – 1st XIWords by Ross Walpole. – 2023 Division 2 Champions – Oldn’s Warm up football champions – Coker beats Frogbox in a last game thriller at Drapers After a tricky 2022 campaign it could have been easy for us to slip back into Division 2 and stay here for a couple of years, theContinue reading “2023 Review – 1st XI”
- Rosie’s Running The MarathonOur very own, Rosie Digweed is running the London Marathon next week in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. Rosie is close to reaching her fundraising target, but needs the support of all MCC members to help push her over the line. Rosie is running the marathon after her Dad, theContinue reading “Rosie’s Running The Marathon”
- All Stars & Dynamos Cricket at DrapersAll Stars Cricket provides boys and girls from 5-8 years old with non-stop fun. The activity and game based programme is suitable for all skill levels, providing your child with the foundations to begin a lifelong love of physical activity and cricket, while making friends in a safe and enjoyableContinue reading “All Stars & Dynamos Cricket at Drapers”
- April 2024 FixturesSunday 14th April 1st XI Away to Frinton (Friendly) Saturday 20th April1st XI Away to Mildenhall II (Two Counties Division 1).Ball Sponsored by The Maldon Town Mayor. 2nd XI Home to Haverhill II (Two Counties Division 4) Ball Sponsored by The Maldon Town Mayor. Sunday 21st AprilSunday XI Away to Brentwood (Friendly) Saturday 27th April. 1st XI Home to Coggeshall (Two Counties Division 1)Ball SponsoredContinue reading “April 2024 Fixtures”
- Dons Turning 50!2025 will be the current Maldon Cricket Club golden anniversary. If you have any ideas on how we should celebrate this, please let us know. We would also be grateful if some of our founding members would write their memories of the merger between Maldon Strollers and Old Maldonians and the early summersContinue reading “Dons Turning 50!”
- Two Counties Rule ChangesThere are a few rule changes for 2024 that you need to be aware of. All Two Counties games will now have wide lines 17 inches from the wide guideline should be marked from the inside edge of the return crease. If the ball passes between the wide line and theContinue reading “Two Counties Rule Changes”
- Get Set DayWe have a lot of work to complete at both Drapers and the Prom to get the grounds ready for the start of the summer. We are always in need of volunteers to do this work so please let us know if you can spare an hour or two overContinue reading “Get Set Day”
- Games Night Takes PlaceThere were nine teams participating on the clubs recent Games Night, which was another great success. A great night was had by all those who entered! Thank you for Chris, Ross and Steve for organizing which raised a further £355 for club funds.
- TFP Agree ExtensionWe are delighted to announce that we have agreed with TFP Financial Planning to continue as our main club sponsors for the next three years. Having first joined forces in 2021, TFP have been superb in assisting the club towards its goals as a key member of the local community.Continue reading “TFP Agree Extension”
- All-Rounder Alex ArrivesMaldon Cricket Club are pleased to confirm that Tasmanian all-rounder Alex Pyecroft will join the club as our overseas player for the 2024 season, after a long standing friendship with the club built over many years. Alex possesses a superb cricketing CV, having represented Tasmania in 8 first class matches.Continue reading “All-Rounder Alex Arrives”
- MCC Newsletter – March 2024New for 2024 is a monthly Maldon Cricket Club newsletter. The newsletter will bring you all the latest Don’s news in one place and provides a list of events for the coming months. The March 2024 edition is now available. Click here to read the newsletter.
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All Stars & Dynamos Cricket at Drapers
All Stars Cricket provides boys and girls from 5-8 years old with non-stop fun. The activity and game based programme is suitable for all skill levels, providing your child with the foundations to begin a lifelong love of physical activity and cricket, while making friends in a safe and enjoyable environment. Session Details Click here…
April 2024 Fixtures
Sunday 14th April 1st XI Away to Frinton (Friendly) Saturday 20th April1st XI Away to Mildenhall II (Two Counties Division 1).Ball Sponsored by The Maldon Town Mayor. 2nd XI Home to Haverhill II (Two Counties Division 4) Ball Sponsored by The Maldon Town Mayor. Sunday 21st AprilSunday XI Away to Brentwood (Friendly) Saturday 27th April. 1st XI Home to Coggeshall (Two Counties Division 1)Ball Sponsored by Ian Elliott. 2nd XI Away…
Dons Turning 50!
2025 will be the current Maldon Cricket Club golden anniversary. If you have any ideas on how we should celebrate this, please let us know. We would also be grateful if some of our founding members would write their memories of the merger between Maldon Strollers and Old Maldonians and the early summers for our younger members as…
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Two Counties Rule Changes
There are a few rule changes for 2024 that you need to be aware of. All Two Counties games will now have wide lines 17 inches from the wide guideline should be marked from the inside edge of the return crease. If the ball passes between the wide line and the return crease it will be…
Get Set Day
We have a lot of work to complete at both Drapers and the Prom to get the grounds ready for the start of the summer. We are always in need of volunteers to do this work so please let us know if you can spare an hour or two over the next few months. We…
Games Night Takes Place
There were nine teams participating on the clubs recent Games Night, which was another great success. A great night was had by all those who entered! Thank you for Chris, Ross and Steve for organizing which raised a further £355 for club funds.
TFP Agree Extension
We are delighted to announce that we have agreed with TFP Financial Planning to continue as our main club sponsors for the next three years. Having first joined forces in 2021, TFP have been superb in assisting the club towards its goals as a key member of the local community. Club Chairman Alan Coker said “We…
All-Rounder Alex Arrives
Maldon Cricket Club are pleased to confirm that Tasmanian all-rounder Alex Pyecroft will join the club as our overseas player for the 2024 season, after a long standing friendship with the club built over many years. Alex possesses a superb cricketing CV, having represented Tasmania in 8 first class matches. During these matches Pyecroft took…
MCC Newsletter – March 2024
New for 2024 is a monthly Maldon Cricket Club newsletter. The newsletter will bring you all the latest Don’s news in one place and provides a list of events for the coming months. The March 2024 edition is now available. Click here to read the newsletter.
Connah is Coming Back!
We are delighted to announce to resigning of Connah Thompson for 2024 season, who will also continue in his role as Head Colts Coach. Connah had a stellar debut season for the club in 2023, securing the club’s Player of the Year Award. His contribution on the pitch saw him take 40 wickets as we…
Junior Update
We are planning to run teams at the following age groups. The junior leagues will shortly be announced. Please note that the fixtures will be put on Play Cricket with target play by date, not the actual fixture date. Your junior age group managers will have an individual team fixture list in due course. We have…
Mayor’s Quiz Raises Funds
Maldon CC have recently benefited from the Maldon Town Mayor’s Quiz Evening. The event was held on Friday 23 February 2024 at the Town Hall. The quiz masters were the Mayor himself and Cllr Driver. An amazing £1,188 was raised for Maldon Cricket Club which will go a long way to supporting the club in…
2024 Player Sponsors
Maldon CC are looking for player sponsors ahead of the 2024 season. A number of players have already been sponsored ahead of the new season, those interested should move fast to secure their player of choice. To register your interest, please contact MCC today via email at maldoncricketclub@outlook.com to secure the player of your choice.
Vice Presidents Lunch
On Saturday 11th May, we are organising a lunch for Life Members, Vice Presidents and friends of Maldon Cricket Club at Drapers. The first team will be hosting Clacton on the same afternoon. A three-course meal for £25 per head – the food is being supplied by Sue Edwards. We need a minimum of 30…
Mason To Assist Gibbo
Young wicket keeper, Mason Foakes has been appointed joint vice captain of the Don’s second XI, alongside James Ellis. Jellis continues in the role for a second second season. Mason will assist Skipper Ben Gibbons having featured heavily for the 2s throughout the 2023 season. Congratulations Mason and good luck in 2024!
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