SATURDAY: The Heslam brothers each scored half-centuries in the 1st XI's 238 for 7 then Ed Wharton registered 4 wickets but Letchworth got home by 4 wickets on The Green. Hemel Hempstead lost by 102 runs to the 2nd XI who made 237 for 8. Phil Frenay was out for 49 and Marcus Martin for 45, whilst George Garrott returned a creditable 5 wickets in the Hemel innings. The Seconds are in 4th position in the Division. Almost 600 runs were scored on the Freman Oval but the difference was 11 runs in favour of visitors, Hertford. They had scored 293 for 7 with Ian Roberts returning 3 for 18 from 8 overs. The run-chase was topsy-turvy. Rob Willoughby hammered 66 out of 98 for 8, then Joe Graves helped Mike Robertson put-on 76 and Josh Conley, (53), who reached his maiden fifty, partnered Robertson for a 3rd XI record-breaking 9th wicket partnership of 104. But when the 10th and final wicket fell, Robertson was 94 not out and Hertford the victors by a mere 11 runs. Over at Potters Bar, the Fourths did a containing job restricting The Bar to 162 for 6 in their 40 overs, Steve Hughes again taking 3 wickets. Paul Garrott hit 29 but the 4th's reply ended on 96 for 7 gaining a draw. SUNDAY: Josh Conley starred with the ball on Sunday against Forest Gate. The Tall-Rounder took an amazing 4 for 5 and there were 2 wickets each for Cormac Hosie and Sam Rice. Batting-wise, Jack Childs (47) and Mike Catt (71) opened-up with 120 as Reed romped to an 8-wicket win. Expect Match Reports to follow shortly. PGB

SATURDAY: The "double-header" against Dunstable did not go too well. The Firsts playing away scored 166 in reply to the host's 264 thereby losing by 98 runs. Sean Tidey and Ed Wharton each made 29 and Ian Osborne who earlier had taken 3 wickets also scored 31. On the Green, Dunstable II overhauled Reed Seconds' 171 for 8 losing only 5 wickets in the process. MJE Baker had top-scored with 45 and Marcus Martin took 2 of the wickets. The Thirds lost to Northwood Town by 65 runs. There were 2 wickets apiece for Neil Haslam, Rob Willoughby and Matt Naeem but the run-chase petered-out on 170 which included an assured 38 by Mike Catt and a harder-hit 31 by Mike Robertson. Baldock III remain top of Regional Division B East despite losing to the Reed Fourth XI at the Freman Oval. Making 191 for 9, (Alan Ward claiming 3 wickets), Baldock were then unable to prevent Martin Johnson leading the charge with a splendid ton and the 4ths winning by 7 wickets. SUNDAY: The Waitrose-sponsored Club Open Day for Colts was on the Green during the morning coinciding with the last practice sessions of the season. Thanks to all the Coaches, Managers and helpers plus a big Thank You to Cilla for her organisation and BBQ. In the afternoon Reed participated in the Keatley Cup which this season was in the form of a Six-a-side round-robin competition. The venue was the Therfield Cricket Ground. After winning against the organising hosts, Royston CC, and Thriplow CC, but losing against the Lord's Taverners Buccaneers, the Reed sextet claimed a place in the final against the Buccaneers. With 2 required from the final delivery, Tom Walsingham guided [...]

Saturday: William Heslam led the way by scoring 117 in Reed 1st XI's 258 for 8. Brother James reached the forties. Stevenage made an uninspiring display after losing 3 early wickets by using 58 overs to close on 217 for 6. The match was as grey as the overhead sky! The Firsts slipped to 4th position in the Division. At Ampthill, Reed 2nd XI scored 211 for 9. Skipper, Marcus Martin, hit a ton but this total was too much for the hosts. Karl Ward took 3 wickets but Ampthill scored only 186 for 6 in their reply. Reed are in 3rd place. The only "result" match of the day was at Freman College where most of the runs came from the in-form Rob Willoughby, Maseeh Naeem and Mike Robertson. The Third XI reached 175 but Pirton lost 6 wickets, 3 of them to Matt Naeem, before they completed the "double" for this season. At the close of the day, the 3rds are in 7th position. The Fourths did not play. A non-league match had been arranged but was cancelled thus leaving the 4th XI stagnating in 5th place. Sunday: The bad news first. Reed's involvement in the 2016 National Village Cup has ended after defeat against Sibton Park. The Kent side made 186 for 9, five of the wickets taken by Mitchell Cooper. In the run-chase, William Heslam again went past fifty with support from Richard Wharton but after losing 8 wickets, Reed required a single off the last delivery. In a nail-biting finish, Sibton Park completed a run-out leaving Stuart Smith 44 not out! Best of luck to Sibton Park in the Quarter Finals in a fortnight. The better news. Reed's "friendly XI" [...]

Here we are at the half-way point of the Herts League programme. The 1st XI are in 3rd position in the Championship some way off the leaders. The 2nd XI are also in 3rd place in Division 4B. In Division 8A, the 3rd XI reside in 7th and the 4th XI are 6th in Regional Division B East. All the Divisional Tables and Results are viewable on www.hertsleague.co.uk Saturday: Matt Sampson made fifty and Ed Wharton took 3 wickets but the Firsts lost by 5 wickets away at Chorleywood having recovered to 160 all out. In a rain-affected match at Reed, Harpenden scored 267 for 7, George Garrott grabbing 3 of the wickets to fall but in their shortened innings, the hosts ended on 177 for 4, Marcus Martin and Richard Barlow reaching the forties and Phil Frenay 38. At the Freman Oval, Rob Willoughby blasted 75, Mike Robertson 51 and a more sedately 44 not out by Peter Baker enabled Reed's Thirds to close on 253 all-out. In response, Old Elizabethans lost just 4 wickets, three of them to Ian Roberts, as they cantered to victory. The 4th XI were away at Harpenden and held-out for a draw at 140 for 5 chasing 202 for 3. Neil Haslam had taken 3 wickets and most of Reed's runs came from John Kershaw, 41 n.o., and Paul Garrott, 30. There was a high-scoring match against Hertford on Sunday. Skipper Rob Lankester retired after notching-up another ton and Tom Walsingham (56) and Joe Graves (44 n.o.) boosted the Reed total to 290 for 5. Hertford responded with a 200+ opening partnership before Walsingham (4 wickets) and Lankester (3) bowled Reed to victory by 4 runs as Hertford [...]

Saturday: 1st XI - The match ended in a rain-affected draw as Luton Town & Indians closed on 127 for 7; Ed Wharton took 3 wickets. Reed had made 169 with Richard Wharton passing fifty and Sean Tidey 31. 2nd XI - A welcome victory at Northampton Exiles in north London. Chasing 101, Matt Sampson and Alex Mutucurumana scored twenties to add to their wicket-taking exploits earlier in the day. 3rd XI - Over at Berkhamsted, the hosts posted 245 for 7 in 35 overs. Ian Roberts was amongst the wickets once more with 4 and Matt Bowles backed him with 3. With 65 overs in which to overhaul their target, Reed lost early wickets until MJE Baker (23) and PG Baker (27) started the fightback, but it was Matt Bowles (40 not out) who resolutely battled it out as Reed ended 108 runs short. 4th XI - Tewin scored 221 losing just 2 wickets (both to Martin Johnson), before Reed batted-out for the draw at 147 for 8. Bill Mansfield top-scored with 49 and Paul Garrott also reached forty. Sunday: The much postponed Herts 20/20 match against Letchworth Garden City has been conceded because of fixture clash / congestion. Reed will be unable to qualify for the Quarter Finals this year. The Sunday (Friendly) XI's match against Guilden Morden has been cancelled as G-M failed to raise a side. National Village Cup - Sunday 1st XI, Home versus Findon (West Sussex). 3 wickets each for Mitchell Cooper and Karl Ward accounted for Findon being restricted to 142 for 7 in their 40-over innings. Reed made it home with 3 wickets intact after Will Heslam, 20, Chris Jackson, 20, Rob Lankester, 26, and Stuart Smith, [...]

Saturday: 1st XI: Match abandoned without a ball bowled. Reportedly, the outfield at Flitwick was flooded. Reed remain in 2nd position in the Championship Division. Elsewhere, there was a draw, a win and a loss. Nevertheless, the 2nds, the 3rds, and the 4ths are all in fifth position in their respective Divisions at the close of play today. The 2nd XI scored 236 for 4 largely due to 78 from Richard Johnson and 48 from the acting skipper, Phil Frenay. Broxbourne were 43 runs shy of their target, closing at 193 for 4, Pete Tidey claiming 3 for 49. At the Freman Oval, the 3rds were rescued from 60 for 8 by Owen Hughes (26 not out), Josh Conley and Joe Graves (26) who added a further 90+ runs for the last 2 wickets against Langleybury. Having that extra comfort provided the setting for Ian Roberts to take 8 wickets for 30 as the visitors were bowled-out for 77. The loss came at Northampton Exiles when the 4th XI were bundled out for 96 (Bill Mansfield's 29 was top score), and managing to take only 1 wicket thereby losing by 9 wickets. Full details, fixtures and results of all Herts League matches can be found on:- www.hertsleague.co.uk Sunday: The 1st XI marched-on to the 5th round of the National Village Cup after dismissing Long Marston soon after they had passed 150. Sean Tidey (4) and Reece Fitzgerald (3) were the main wicket-takers before Richard Wharton, with another fifty, and James Heslam, (75 not out), overhauled the target. Now as the Herts & Beds Area Champions, Reed will play at home against the Champions of the West Sussex area in the National Round next Sunday, the [...]

Saturday - No wins in the League! 1sts: A draw in the first of the "timed" formats. Reed held-on at 226 for 9 chasing Hoddesdon's 261 for 9. Ed Wharton was again in the wickets with 6 and Will Heslam battled to 95 before being stumped. 2nds: A long way behind at 187 all-out chasing 253 for 7 at Hertford. Ian Osbourne took 3 wickets and followed-up with a score in the forties. There were also forties for Richard Johnson and Rich Barlow but not enough others chipped-in to get close to the target. 3rds: Even further behind and losing by 135 runs. 202 was not a massive challenge after Joe Graves and Josh Conley had taken 2 wickets each, but St Albans had other ideas and the only major contributor with the bat was Rob Willoughby's 26 in a poor 67 all-out. 4ths: Letchworth hit 304 for 7 declared in just 31 overs at the Freman Oval. Astonishingly, one batsman had scored 249 of those! Wickets fell to Neil Haslam, (4), and Martin Johnson, (3). Reed hit back with 201 thus gaining some useful bonus points despite the defeat. Runs came from the bats of Martin Johnson, (60), Bill Mansfield, (50), and young Jack Wilkerson (21). Sunday (4th Round, Village Cup): Even on Sunday, the only winner was the weather! Reed batted first and closed their 40 overs on 262 with Chris Jackson top-scoring on 85. The match was abandoned because of rain after Long Marston had reached 58 for 1. The fixture will now have to be replayed anew, away at Long Marston at 1300hrs on Sunday 19th June. Their address is Marlins, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston, Near Tring, Herts, HP23 4QP. Expect [...]

Saturday: 1sts: No trouble for the Wharton bros as Ed takes a "4-fer" and Richard scores 57 not out in overhauling Langleybury's 98 as Reed win by 9 wickets. Toby Fynn also took 4 wickets. Reed Is are now in 2nd place in the Championship Division. 2nds: Meanwhile at home, Langleybury IIs scored 98 all out, (4 wickets for Ian Osbourne), but Reed II managed only 71 in reply, (top-scorer being Richard Johnson with 28), and slipped down to 3rd place. 3rds: A welcome win put Reed IIIs in 6th position as Mike Robertson led the way with the bat. He scored 44 not out as Reed won by 6 wickets chasing Harpenden's 130. Julien Fynn and Ian Roberts had taken 3 wickets each. 4ths: Another victory kept the the Fourths in 2nd position. Old Owens scored 171 all-out with Jonny Adams the major wicket-taker claiming 4. Reed's runs came from Tom Nussey, 52 not out, and forties by Bill Mansfield and Peter Baker as Reed reached the target with 7 wickets and 12 overs in-hand. Sunday: Lankester Leads from the front, 127 not out in 3 wicket win. Expect Match Reports to follow shortly. PGB.

Saturday 1sts: Mitch Cooper had a grand day seeing Reed home in a 2 wicket win after taking 4 Hemel wickets earlier. Skipper Greaves also snared 4 victims whilst Chris Jackson and Sean Tidey scored thirties in the run-chase. Saturday 2nds: A fifty by Karl Ward and a thirty from Matt Bowles rescued Reed from the depths of 30 for 5 to a defendable 195 all-out away at St Albans. The hosts were 44 runs short as wickets were shared round. Saturday 3rds: Luton Town & Indians were also rescued by their last 2 partnerships and should have been bowled-out for 140-ish but in the end totalled 192. Newcomers, Jack Wilkerson (3), Jake Gifford (2) and "old-comer" Ian Roberts (2) claimed the wickets. Reed replied with a disappointing 82, 30 of which came from the bat of Maseeh Naeem. Saturday 4ths: This was an outstanding victory as Preston lost only 4 wickets compiling 206, which at the Freman Oval is well below par. In the second innings, makeshift opener Matt Yates hit 37, Paul Garrott 73 and Sam Deville 73 not out as Reed romped it in just 37 overs. Sunday, Village Cup: Reed won by 73 runs. Phil Frenay and Chris Jackson led the way with the bat scoring half-centuries in Reed's 204 for 9. Northchurch were well short at 131 all out. Reed will be at home to Long Marston in the next round on 12th June. Sunday XI: Meanwhile back at The Green, Ashwell failed to appear for some unknown reason leaving Reed's players amusing themselves with a 6-a-side, 15 over match. Expect Match Reports shortly.

Saturday 1sts: In spite of two fiery spells by Ed Wharton giving him a 5 fer, Letchworth overtook Reed's total of 195 in a heavy drizzle to win by 2 wickets. Earlier the bulk of Reed's runs had come from Will Heslam (36), Richard Wharton (32) and Tom Greaves (21). Saturday 2nds: Richard Johnson avoided the jug by contriving to be run-out for a super 93 in the 8-run victory over Hemel. George Garrott took 3 wickets in the 2nd innings as Reed's total of 256 was in peril of being overhauled but fortunately the last wicket fell with just 3 balls remaining. After three matches, Reed are now in their accustomed position at the top-of-the-table! Saturday 3rds: There was no repetition of last week's run-chase win when the same two last wicket partners of Joe "Digger" Graves and Neil Haslam were at the crease at Balls Park. Maseeh Naeem hit 64 and Julien Fynn (31) to put Reed in touch with a 111-run partnership but Hertford fought back to win by 6 runs. Earlier, Hertford were bowled out for 223 with Graves and Jason Pallett taking 3 wickets each. Saturday 4ths: Potters Bar were dispatched for a lowly 108 at the Freman Oval, the wickets being shared around between Jake Gifford 2, Martin Johnson 2, Steve Hughes 2, Bill Mansfield 3 and Jonny Adam 1. Even shorter work was made with the bat as Martin Johnson, 49, Kieren Willoughby 34 not out and Mansfield biffed their way to 110 for 1 in just 12 overs. Sunday XI: There were 3 wickets each for Josh Conley and MJE Baker when Aston reached 182. In reply, Reed got within a whisker as they were dismissed for [...]