On Sunday, Orwell FC, managed by "Big Jack" Tidey, changed the size of the ball but still played in coloured kit as they took-on a mainly young-ish Reed side skippered by Tim Tidey on a rare outing from behind the stumps. Former Reed Colt, Scott Caine, made his way to 25 before becoming one of Ben Mansfield's 4 victims, but further helpful contributions from Gill (30) and Brown (38) supported "Sandy" Sandford who enjoyed the friendly batting pitch as he proceeded to 101. Orwell FC finished their 40 overs on 247 for 9. John Kershaw set the pace of the Reed reply as he raced to 46 out of an opening stand of 78 with Peter Baker (28) in 12 overs. Rhodri Hughes battled it out for 35 but the host's would be reliant on Rob Lankester to see them home. Things were looking on track when this pair were together, but with his score on 70 Lankester inexplicably missed a gentle seamer from Miller. It was an uphill struggle from then on as Reed slowed down the chase and the innings ended 18 runs short on 229 for 8, Orwell's L. Licfold took 4 of the wickets. Report submitted by PGB.