REPETITION – NETS ARE CLOSED

To Reed CC Members, I am repeating the message from last weekend conveying the Club Committee’s decision that the Nets at Reed CC are CLOSED and NOT to be used. If people choose to ignore this Notice then Reed CC take no responsibility. However, the full Guidance from the ECB can be read on their website, www.ecb.co.uk A summary is reproduced below but if you need to read the links you will have to go their website. I highlight this paragraph: ECB is clear that outdoor facilities should only reopen if those responsible for them are ready to do so and they can do so safely, following public health guidance: no club should reopen their outdoor facilities if they feel unable to meet the requirements. In considering the FULL Guidance Notes, your Club Committee decided that RCC would NOT reopen Nets so please heed the advice and resist the urge to use them. PGB Peter G. Baker, Honorary Secretary, Reed Cricket Club. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary of guidelines for outdoor cricket facilities use In summary: 1 You can exercise outdoors on your own, with members of your household or with one other person from outside your household while keeping two metres apart at all times. You must only exercise in groups of no more than two people, unless you are exercising exclusively with members of your household. 2 Social distancing of at least two metres must be maintained at all times (unless all participants are members of the same household). 3 Only one-to-one coaching is permitted per session. 4 Nets should be used on an ‘every other’ basis, leaving one net free between nets. 5 Clubhouses can be reopened in a limited way for operational reasons (e.g. [...]

By |2020-07-09T04:22:51+01:00May 25th, 2020|Categories: 2020, Adult Training, Colts' Training, News|Tags: , |Comments Off on REPETITION – NETS ARE CLOSED

NETS CLOSED AT REED

The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) issued guidance on the 15th May 2020 regarding Cricket Net facilities and their management. I know many of you would have received or read their message which recommends certain high levels of safety criteria to be met before Nets can be used for practice. Consequently, Reed Cricket Club’s General Committee has considered this guidance and has decided that the Nets on The Green at Reed will remain closed indefinitely. Reed CC take no responsibility for anyone choosing to ignore this notice. We will revisit this decision as and when further advice and guidance is issued. Please stay safe and take care. PGB Peter G. Baker, Honorary Secretary, Reed Cricket Club. www.reedcricketclub.co.uk

By |2020-07-09T04:24:02+01:00May 17th, 2020|Categories: 2020, Adult Training, Colts' Training, News|Tags: , |Comments Off on NETS CLOSED AT REED

On-Line Courses for Scorers & Umpires

From the Hertfordshire Cricket League's website. For your information. ========================================================================================================= The ECB ACO (Association of Cricket Officials) has developed three online courses as detailed below. All three are being offered free and will be of interest to those looking to develop their skills and knowledge in these areas: “Basics of Umpiring” – This course is aimed at club umpires who just need to know the key laws and basic field craft and those players who umpire 5 or 10 overs at the weekend.http://booking.ecb.co.uk/d/jnqlsg “Umpire Stage One” This course is designed to give an overview of the basic Laws of the game and how to apply them and introduce the principles of field craft and match management. This course is an ideal introduction for new club umpires, a refresher for existing umpires and the first step for those who aspire to umpire at higher levels. http://booking.ecb.co.uk/d/fnqrf1 “Basics of Scoring” This course is designed to provide you with all the skills needed to start scoring. The course covers the basics of scoring a game of cricket such as scoring symbols, umpire signals, dismissals and gives a helpful overview of the Laws of the game.https://booking.ecb.co.uk/c/express/b3ff5124-d7fd-4e6b-acb4-806ca3d33e56 It is expected that there will also be an Umpire Stage 2 course available within the next two months which will be offered via videoconferencing. If this is of interest please contact David Dokelman [email protected] Those looking to umpire in the League from Divisions 3A to 6B are required to have completed both Stage 1 and Stage 2. =========================================================================================================

By |2020-07-26T07:23:52+01:00May 15th, 2020|Categories: 2020, News, Training Course|Tags: , |Comments Off on On-Line Courses for Scorers & Umpires

The Hertfordshire League (SHPCL) Handbook 2020

The Hertfordshire League (SHPCL) has printed their annual Handbook in a very reduced print run and sent 2 copies to each Club, (normally about 20). Clearly, we can’t share those around between us! BUT, there is also an on-line version that everyone is able to access. Go to www.hertsleague.co.uk, look at the recent Posting, “Herts League Handbook 2020” then click on the words “online version”. The Handbook will open up and by clicking full screen you will be able to browse more easily through all the articles, clubs’ details, “fixtures”, last year’s tables and records going back decades. After a quick glance this morning, I highlight Pages 94, 98, 99, 110 and 148 although there might be other references to Reed CC elsewhere. Happy reading! Stay safe everyone and please continue to take care. PGB Peter G. Baker, Honorary Secretary, Reed Cricket Club.

By |2020-07-26T07:24:46+01:00May 1st, 2020|Categories: 2020, News|Tags: , |Comments Off on The Hertfordshire League (SHPCL) Handbook 2020

History of Reed Cricket Club, 1956 to 2019 (inclusive)

Because there will be no cricketing activity until at least the 11th July, all Matches, Practices and Social Events listed in the Calendar are Postponed or Cancelled. They are too numerous to indicate that on each individual entry. When we have something concrete, I shall update you. In the meantime, to keep you occupied, here is a (not quite so) "Brief History of Reed Cricket Club" compiled by Life-Member, Steve Dunn, who was President of the Club at the time of its Golden Anniversary in 2006. It has been updated several times since to recognise the Club's triumphs in the National Village Cup and no doubt will have to be revised again after this amazing year of 2020! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Early Days. Although cricket has been played on and off at Reed for perhaps up to 100 years or so, it was in 1956 that the present cricket club was formed. Older village residents recount that both before and after the Second World War matches were played in the middle meadows at the back of The Cabinet public house. The old oak tree (still standing) provided the gathering point for spectators who invariably included Charlie and Bertha Gilbey, comfortable in their deck chairs and keeping score. The club formally sprang to life in 1956 from a suggestion made by Joe Shepherd (our first club captain) to some of the teenagers who went to the youth club that met in the Mission Hall (now a house) on the High Street. Joe asked the boys whether they fancied playing cricket and this led to them searching out what was left of the old equipment, a few pads, bats etc which had been used for those few years after [...]

By |2020-07-26T07:25:54+01:00April 28th, 2020|Categories: 2020, News|Tags: |Comments Off on History of Reed Cricket Club, 1956 to 2019 (inclusive)

Latest News – 28th April

Hertfordshire League representatives have been in conference with the ECB during the last week. Their latest information sheet includes this:- "FORMAT. Since the Government have yet to indicate how and when the lockdown may be loosened, we can only speculate on what kind of season we may have at the moment. However, we do think it is important to, at least, have an exit strategy and prepare for what will inevitably be a truncated season so that all clubs will know what sort of cricket we may be playing. First of all, we have decided that there will be no cricket until at least 11th July giving us no more than half a season." ================================================================================================ To assist formulating their plans, SHPCL will be surveying Clubs for our views. We await their Questionnaire. PGB, Hon. Secretary, Reed CC

By |2020-07-26T07:26:44+01:00April 28th, 2020|Categories: 2020, News|Tags: |Comments Off on Latest News – 28th April

Coronavirus and Reed CC – Temporary measures

Sent on behalf of Reed Cricket Club General Committee. ===================================================================================== The Cricket Club will still have bills to pay during this crisis and there will be a lack of income from Subscriptions, the Bar and Match fees, etc., which will have an affect on our financial well-being. Therefore, your Committee has decided to ask you the following about Membership Subscriptions. Donation: We are appealing to you to please consider donating a sum up to a figure of £25 in lieu of your Membership Subscription. This will be your contribution to the Club to help us keep it running in these first few months of the summer. We cannot impose making a donation on you, but we do invite you to. Already paid? Some of you have already paid the full Subscription, either as Player or Non-Playing Member. Should you want a refund of all or part of your Subs, please contact the Treasurer, Bethan Smith on 01763 260446, to work out details whether you wish the Club to retain part as your donation, or to be refunded the full amount. Later: If we are lucky enough to fulfil any fixtures later in the summer, we will revisit this subject and make adjustments as necessary. I shall leave it for you to make your own decisions whether to make donation or not. Membership Form: However, we do require ALL existing Members to please complete and submit a Membership Form. An electronic version can be found in the Members Area of the Club’s website, www.reedcricketclub.co.uk This is necessary so that you are covered by insurance and complies with Data Protection Regulations. Please direct any queries to Cilla Robertson on 07852 299719 if you have any. General Meeting [...]

By |2020-07-26T07:27:34+01:00March 26th, 2020|Categories: 2020, News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Coronavirus and Reed CC – Temporary measures

Through the lens at Lord’s: A Photographer’s Eye View

The 2020 Fixture Card will not now be published, (well, certainly not in its original format)! Here is an article I asked Ann & Paul Garrott to write describing their day in the September sunshine at Lord's. ******************************************************************************************** On a glorious sunny mid-September morning, we arrived at Lord’s, the home of cricket. Reed CC had once again made it to this illustrious, iconic venue to challenge Houghton Main for the National Village Cup trophy. Ann and I were honoured to have been asked to take charge of the photography for the day, as we had done two years ago. We waited at the Grace Gates for the Reed players to arrive. Skipper Tom Greaves, followed by the rest of the team made their way through the turnstiles and past security. There was nervous excitement etched across their faces, reality of where they were and the day that lay ahead. The glistening replica World Cup near the entrance acting as a symbol of what had been and could be achieved. The supporters arrived soon after and it was surreal seeing people that are normally seen wandering around the boundary at Reed (the second home of cricket!) queuing with their picnic hampers to come to show their support. Having access into the pavilion was an honour in itself; to climb the stairs that the great and good have climbed and not feel daunted by Viv Richards staring down at you from the wall. To see “Reed CC” proudly displayed outside the changing room near a portrait of Ian Botham was another ‘pinch yourself’ moment. The view from the balcony could not have been more perfect, with the sun beaming down on the hallowed turf. The iconic Father [...]

By |2020-07-26T07:28:21+01:00March 26th, 2020|Categories: 2020, News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Through the lens at Lord’s: A Photographer’s Eye View

Message from the ECB re: Covid-19

The latest advice from the ECB with regard to the Coronavirus pandemic has just been received by the County and the Herts League and recommends that ALL FORMS OF RECREATIONAL CRICKET ARE FOR NOW SUSPENDED FROM TODAY 18th MARCH 2020. ======================================================================================= The ECB's message follows: Dear All, Following the Government’s latest advice around social distancing, it is with sadness and reluctance that we recommend that all forms of recreational cricket are for now suspended. This extends to training, pre-season friendlies and any associated cricket activity. Sport plays an absolutely vital role in the nation’s mental and physical wellbeing, and it helps people find meaning where there is fear and uncertainty, so one of our goals in the coming weeks will be to explore ways that we can support some levels of physical activity in communities - particularly at junior levels. Using our cricket community to support others could be one of the most important services we can offer during the difficult next few months. It will be critical that any decisions we do make are medically-led. And we will continue to work with Government and their advisors to ensure we are informed by science in our decision making. Over the coming weeks we will work with the game to understand what support is required across the cricket community, particularly local clubs and leagues. We understand that countless hours of work from thousands of volunteers have already gone into getting ready for the 2020 season and we know how disappointing this will be. We are thankful for the huge role that volunteers play in local cricket, to ensure the game remains at the heart of communities. We know that you and your clubs can play an [...]

By |2020-07-26T07:30:02+01:00March 18th, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Message from the ECB re: Covid-19

News message

Please bear with us as decisions are being taken on a day-by-day basis relying on what central government and medical professionals advise us. So far for us at Reed CC, all remaining indoor net sessions have been cancelled and the Colts Enrolment & Awards Evening (usually in March / April) will also not take place. Adult and Colt Members, either existing or new potential recruits, are encouraged to please sign-on using the electronic forms on this website. Look for the heading, Members Area, then choose the relevant Membership Form. Clearly other social events may have to fall by the wayside and obviously at this stage we have no idea how the threat of Coronavirus might affect the extensive match programme that is due to begin in under 5 weeks, (about 130 fixtures in all). We hope and pray that we can all return to normality as soon as practicably possible but more importantly, that we all stay healthy and are not affected by the disease itself. As and when we know more, I shall keep you posted. Best wishes and take care. PGB Hon. Secretary, Reed CC.

By |2020-07-26T07:31:10+01:00March 17th, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , |Comments Off on News message
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