SATURDAY:
The 1sts had a good win at Hoddesdon when Tom Greaves scored 90 batting at number 6 and Stuart Smith 48 overhauling the 245 set by the hosts with 4 wickets in-hand. Earlier Sean Tidey took 4 for 54.

At Reed, the 2nds went down by 71 runs against West Herts who had been all-out for 190. Karl Ward (4 wickets), Ian Osborne (3) and Alex Kelly (3) had done the damage. But Reed fell well short as only Ward and Osborne managed credible scores in the thirties in response.

Over at Hatfield Hyde, Paul Garrott continued the run-making with 67 but collectively Reed’s 206 for 6 wasn’t enough when H-H knocked-off the runs with 5 wickets down and 5 overs to spare. 2 wickets for Matt Yates.

The 4ths again had to concede because of lack of available players.

A well-attended Curry Evening after Saturday’s matches offset the disappointments and celebrated the successes of the day. Thank you Marion and Paul Watts for your splendid curries.

SUNDAY:
The friendly fixture against Hare Street & Hormead was initially moved to the Meads because of the Village Cup match taking precedence at Reed, but even so there weren’t enough players and the match was cancelled.

The Reed XI played Preston in the Herts / Beds Regional Final of the National Village Cup on the Green. Losing early wickets to Jack Tidey, (3 for 16 from 8 overs), Preston made it to 149 for 8, Sean Tidey and Karl Ward picked-up 2 wickets each. Reed comfortably reached their target in the 34th over thanks to Will Heslam (28), Richard Wharton (52) and Rob Lankester (60). Reed will now be away to neighbouring rivals, Foxton, (winners of the Cambs / Norfolk Group whose own match was conceded by Fordham), in the next round on Sunday 25th June.

THURSDAY:
Reed was the setting for Hertfordshire Over 60s (B) taking on their counterparts from Bedfordshire in a 45 overs-per-side Seniors League Match. Herts made 232 for 8 and Beds 145. Thanks go to the Reed members who made the day a success despite early rain and strong winds; Robbo, Peter W, Cilla, Roger and Bethan in particular. We hope to become a regular venue for such inter-county clashes.

FRIDAY:
In a re-arranged fixture, Reed Under 13s beat Sawbridgeworth who totalled 84 for 8 in their 20 overs. Sam Osborne took 3 for 10 whilst Jack Beber and Adam Gardner claimed 1 wicket each. Reed scored 85 for the loss of 2 wickets, runs coming from Ross Gardner (31 retired) and Sam Osborne, 29.

Expect Match Reports to follow shortly.

PGB