There will be a Barbecue on the Green organised by the Reed Village Hall Committee on Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August. Other attractions include a Bouncy Castle, Tombola, Games and Music, and teas & cakes will be available. Festivities will run from 3pm to 8pm. Although not a Reed Cricket Club event, the licensed bar in our Clubhouse will be open to members of the public, so make a date in your diary. Peter McMeekin, RCC Bar Committee Chairman.
Reed 4s entertained Hatfield Hyde 3s at The Freman Oval last Saturday in their penultimate Home League fixture of the season. Hatfield Hyde won the toss and elected to bat. Reed opened the bowling with Matt Giblin (9-2-23-1) and Jack Childs (7-0-48-0) &, the Hatfield Hyde openers set off quickly punishing any lose deliveries. The score had reached 27 before Giblin bowled Moorehouse for 15 with a ball that moved in. After twice being dropped early in his innings, the Hatfield Hyde skipper Johnson continued to accumulate runs partnered by Davies. Skipper Lloyd Bowman then brought Neil Haslam and Toby Emes into the attack and both immediate began to put pressure on the batsmen with accurate bowling and the runs began to dry up. With the score on 96-1, Davies tried one adventurous shot too many off of Emes and was bowled for 27. At the other end Haslam was bowling a tight line and length and the earlier free flowing batting of Hatfield Hyde was beginning to dry up. Skipper Johnson then suffered a pulled leg muscle attempting a quick single and this proved a turning point for the Reed bowlers. Haslam bowled him a short time later with an inswinging ball for 80, 140 for 3. Emes (10-0-36-2) continued to bamboozle the batsman and then took his second wicket as Bill Mansfield took a good catch in the deep, 152 for 4 and in the next over Whitton spooned a catch to Matt Giblin at mid-on off of Haslam (11-1-35-2) with no addition and Reed were now on top. Singh and Malik threatened a mini revival but Malik fell to Martin Johnson (4-0-26-2) the score was now 179 for 6. Haslam gave way [...]
Quizmaster Matt Bowles will be donning his mortar board for the summer quiz at 1930hrs on Friday the 17th July at the clubhouse. To gauge some idea of contestant numbers, please tell Matt if you are planning to attend. It will be Teams comprising a maximum of 6 people at £2 per person. You can ring him on 07742 449885. Good luck! PGB
Wickets fell in a tumble soon after tea which was taken as the 1st XI were in a comfortable position chasing Langleybury’s 235 all-out, Phil Lill bagging 5 wickets. Eventually Reed recovered to end on 207 for 8 with a half-century for James Heslam and another for Phil Lill who put-in a good all-round performance. This places them 5th in the Championship. The Seconds notched-up another victory at Cockfosters winning by 4 wickets. Set 156, Richard Johnson scored 71 in Reed’s run-chase after Jack Caine and Alex Kelly had taken 3 wickets apiece in the first innings. Reed are in second place only 2 points behind the Division 5B leaders, Old Cholmeleians, whom they play next week. Hertford scored 200 for 8 against the Thirds who in this match format managed a draw by reaching 157 for 8 in reply. Meanwhile, the Fourths had a cracking win at Freman College. Jack Childs had taken 3 of Stevenage’s wickets in their 222 for 8, but unused to the quick-paced outfield at the Freman Oval, Stevenage’s fielders were unable to stop Bill Mansfield hitting 80 not out as he led the charge. Reed won with 4 wickets and 6 overs to spare. Now halfway through their slightly shortened league season, Reed are top of their Division and remain unbeaten. Phil Lill rounded-off a good personal weekend by hitting 80 in the Sunday friendly at home versus Guilden Morden. Unfortunately, Reed managed only 166 in total and fell 45 runs short. Expect match reports to follow soon. PGB
On a successive Saturday when the rain interfered with the Herts League programme, (91 matches cancelled and 2 more conceded), it was amazing that all four of Reed's teams not only played their matches to a conclusion, but all four XIs won their respective battles. A full 120 Points! Chorleywood's 150 all-out was never enough as Reed 1sts won by 5 wickets in only 29 overs. At home, the Seconds were set a target of 205 by Hoddesdon, which they knocked off in the 33rd over losing only 3 wickets in the process. The Thirds were away to Potters Bar. The hosts were routed for just 67 and with rain threatening Baz Curtis led the reply with 38 not out as Reed won by 9 wickets, using only 11 overs in their run-chase. In a very high-scoring match at Freman College, Reed IVths batted throughout persistent drizzle and amassed 318 for 3 in only 37 overs, centuries for Zac Conley and Pete Baker. Hertford's reply was 240 all-out at 6 runs per over leaving Reed Fourth XI victorious by 78 runs. They remain unbeaten in the League and in top position in their Division. Another of the younger brigade joined the ranks of the centurions on Sunday as Rob Lankester scored a marvellous 122 not out in the friendly against Preston. Played on the Green, Reed totalled 247 for 6 and had Preston all-out for 118, Graham Stuart took 3 wickets. Expect Match Reports to follow shortly. PGB
Don't have wasted journeys. Cokenach could not raise a side and consequently have conceded Reed's last round-robin fixture in this season's Keatley Cup competition on Wednesday 17th June. News of the finalists to follow when known. This coming Sunday, 21st June, Totteridge Millhillians have conceded to Reed in the Reader's County 20/20 Cup. This leaves Reed unbeaten at the top of Group B and qualifying for the Quarter Finals where they are scheduled to play Hertford, the Runners-Up of Group D, on Sunday 5th July. The Sunday Friendly fixture versus Preston on the 21st June has now been switched from the Freman Oval to Reed Village Green. PGB
3 wins out of 4 on Saturday in the Herts League. Undefeated Chris Jackson reached the 60s as the Firsts were all-out for 186 but that was enough to defend as Flitwick managed only 118 in reply. 3 wickets for Phil Lill. The Seconds at home to Luton Town & Indians scored 221 with more runs from the two Marcuses, Martin & Baker. Reece Fitzgerald took 3 wickets as the visitors lost by 38 runs. Lloyd Bowman's Fourth XI continued their successful campaign leaving them clear leaders at the top of Regional Division C East. Rhoddri Hughes and Zac Conley were again in the runs as they overhauled Welwyn Garden City's 149 with 6 wickets intact. Bowling honours were shared around. Wickets tumbled too quickly for the Thirds to make any headway as they were shot out for 88 by St Albans who then knocked-off the required runs losing only 1 wicket in the process. Much like the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest, Reed's Thirds went home with only "Un Point"! Sunday's Friendly against Outlaws saw a Reed's youngsters put-up a valiant response to 253 for 9 with 230 for 6. Toby Emes took 4 wickets and an undefeated fifty for Tom Walsingham. In last Wednesday's Keatley Cup match against Royston, Reed rattled-up 137 for 7 in their 16 overs, (Sean Tidey 33), and Royston's innings ended on 82 for 7. Reed won by 55 runs. Expect Match Report to follow soon. PGB
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The Firsts were well-short chasing Botany Bay's 214 for 2 and losing by 74 runs and slip to 5th position in the Championship. The Seconds imploded from 82 for 2 to 88 all-out at home versus Ickleford leaving them in 6th position in Div 5B. Great Gaddesden had just 1 wicket intact as they managed to chase-down the Third XI's total of 163 for 8. The Thirds are now 7th in Div 8A. The Fourths had an exciting 7-run victory at the Freman Oval against Datchworth when 16-year-old Zac Conley scored his maiden century with 118 and supported by Kieren Willoughby, (62), took Reed to 266 for 5. The Fourths are unbeaten in the the League and are in joint first position. The guests on Sunday at Reed were Fives CC from Southgate. Disciplined bowling restricted the hosts to 182 for 8 which was in danger of being overhauled until Marcus Martin chipped away with 3 wickets giving Reed a win by 39 runs. Expect Match reports to follow shortly. PGB
I have received notification that former Pakistani all-rounder Abdul Razzaq will be conducting a coaching session with Bedfordshire Cricket Academy at Denbigh High School, Luton on Sunday 29th March 2015. The BCA's initiative is to provide a fantastic opportunity for young cricketers to learn from former and current internationally renowned cricketers. The Registration process will begin at 1130hrs. The session will run from 1200hrs-1400hrs and will cost £30 per person. Spaces are limited. If you are interested, book your place by contacting Uzayr Raja of the International Cricketers Association based in Hitchin on 07983 486198 or by email to [email protected] for more information. Posted by: PGB (Hon Sec, RCC).