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May 2019Editor’s notes: Welcome to the first newsletter of the season, which features the results of our first five fixtures. The club goes into June undefeated with a comprehensive win over a Winchester College Masters’ XI, two exciting draws, a tame draw and a rain-affected match. There have been some notable individual performances with both bat and ball, and below you will find the scores of all these games and reports on most of them.The winner of the ‘Spot the Ball’ competition for May was drawn at the beginning of June and the first winner of the season is Qamer Yasin.FROM THE HON TREASURER:All playing and non-playing members can pay their subscriptions in one of three ways: (1) by cheque made payable to ‘The Broadhalfpenny Brigands CC’, (2) by internet banking, or (3) by monthly or annual standing order. Cheques and all queries should be addressed to Neil Wood, our Hon. Treasurer, at: Hartsway, Hambledon Road, Denmead PO7 6LT; mob: 07983177607; email: brigandshontreas@. For those wishing to pay by bank transfer or by standing order, the details of the Brigands’ account are as follows: Lloyds TSB, Salisbury (775012) Branch; sort code: 77-50-12; account number: 31225668; account name: ‘Broadhalfpenny Brigands Cricket Club’. Please quote your name and type of membership (e.g.: PM, NwPM, SPM or NP) in the reference section. (e.g.: J Root – PM) and then e-mail the Treasurer to let him know that you have made an on-line payment/set up a standing order.Playing members subscriptions are ?60 with a reduction to ?40 for the under 30s. Non-playing membership is ?15 per annum. All members but playing members especially are encouraged to pay their annual subscriptions by monthly standing order. ?5 per month covers subscriptions. ?10 per month covers subscriptions and a ?60 donation to the club. It is an easy was to spread your subscriptions and help out your club.Neil WoodFROM THE HON SECRETARY:Key issues and notices from the early part of the season are as follows:1. The first big event of our Jubilee season will be the Cricket World Cup Quiz, held on the 8th June at 1845 for 1900. Places are still available, please contact the Chairman. The cost of this event is ?20 per head and includes supper. There will be a cash bar on the night too.2. If stopping by to play or spectate this season, please support the club with the return of the “Spot the ball” competition; in aid of raising funds. It will be run monthly and there will be a cash reward to the lucky person who places their pin closest to the ball.3. For those playing members interested in the Club’s tour to France this coming 6-8 September, please contact Paul Woolvine to register your interest. More to follow over the coming months.4. Save the date! The club’s 60th Anniversary Dinner will be held on Saturday 28 September 2019. Details will follow over the coming months from the Hon Secretary, but please forward to me your intention to attend.Graham InglisBHDA/BDPT NEWS:To mark the 60th anniversary of the Brigands’ founding and thanks to the sponsorship of a number of local businesses including our friends at The Bat & Ball, the Preservation Trust has compiled a brochure publicising the many fixtures scheduled to take place on the Down during the coming season. Articles cover the history and purpose of the Association and the Trust, the history of cricket on Broadhalfpenny Down and of Brigands CC, and a resumé of the other clubs and fixtures, including for youth, disabled and blind cricketers, which benefit from playing at ‘The Cradle of Cricket’. This booklet will be made available as widely as possible and copies can also be obtained from the Pavilion and The Bat & Ball.Mike Beardall (BHDA@) MATCH RESULTS April-May 201928 April v HELMDEN CC – Match DrawnBrigands:154 for 8 dec (Inglis 27; Woolvine H 26; Northwood 24)Helmden:151 for 9 (Woolvine P 3-26; Peach J 3-29)The season opener was against Helmden, a club that hail from Northants. It was our second game against them, following a similar first of season match in 2018. Those who attended the AGM on the morning of Sunday 28th will be able to vouch for the less than tropical conditions prevailing and frankly, the air temperature did nothing to improve during the course of the game. It was hand-stingingly cold, and this undoubtedly had influence during the tense final over of the game. Skipper Gerry Northwood lost his first toss of the season and Helmden rewarded him with the decision he had planned to make anyway - to bat. Helmden made a shaky start in the field, dishing out a series of wides which got the Brigands off the mark and into double figures. After that the bowling tightened up considerably and despite the dry, firm wicket and a fastish outfield, runs had to be worked for. The Brigands’ batting response was workman-like. There were no scores over 30 but several batsmen chipped in and, as the declaration decision time hove over the horizon, Brigands were easing their way toward 150. A consultation between skipper and the Brigands’ opening attack - Jake Peach and Neil Wood - returned the confident decision that 150 was plenty and the declaration was called at 154 for 8. Re-calorified after a delicious tea, kindly provided by the Reed family, the Brigands took to the field. Tight bowling all round, especially from "Woody", "Peachy" and "Handy" kept the Helmden batsmen largely in check, but with a decent chance of homing in on the total. The introduction of Reed into the attack realised a key wicket and at the start of the final over Helmden were on 153 for 9 and needing 2 runs to win. A scorching drive back at bowler Woody who, fully outstretched to his right, got a hand across the ball and put down the catch - but undoubtedly saved a winning 4. Phew. Off the final ball, an uppish off drive was stopped by a diving Hands whose cold and stiff fingers couldn't quite get a grip of the ball. So, the match finished as a draw, and a mightily entertaining and close one at that.5 May v VAGABONDS CC – Match DrawnBrigands:256 for 7 dec (Ainsley 119; Henderson 90*)Vagabonds:192 for 2The second game of the season against perennial opponents the Vagabonds was played in conditions broadly similar to the Helmden game. The pitch was dry and outfield fast. As the afternoon wore on the day warmed up a bit but returned to pretty icy conditions toward the end of the game. Once again, skipper Gerry Northwood lost the toss, but lucked out with the "right" decision by the Vagabonds skipper. The Vagabonds took to the field and after an early fall of key wickets, the strong Brigands batting line up got into its stride courtesy of Ainsley (119) and Henderson (90 not out). At the declaration the Brigands were on 256 for 7. After a mid-Atlantic tea of classic English Victoria sponge juxtaposed with colonially-inspired chocolate fudge brownies, the second half of the game struggled to gain momentum. The Brigands bowling was tight and it quickly became clear that the total was a hill too far and too steep for the Vagabonds. Frustratingly, despite field placings and bowling changes which might buy a victory, the batsmen did not lose their wickets. Runs did flow, but not nearly quickly enough and at at close, Vagabonds were left stranded on 194 for 2. 12 May v MERCHANT TAYLORS’ COMPANY XI – Match DrawnMerchant Taylor’s:189 for 5 decBrigands:185 for 8 (Hands 102; Faulkner 25)The latest in this series of matches was played on a fine, sunny afternoon, set fair for the good match which transpired. MTCCC, skippered by Jonty Graham, won the toss and chose to bat on a wicket that looked as though it had something in it for the bowlers and batsmen alike. The whole ground (under Harry Bates’ meticulous care) looked a picture as the Brigands took the field, skippered by Mike Beardall. Belonging to both, it was nonetheless odd to see the Chairman, Nick Harris, march out with Tom Woods to open the MTCCC line up – but he didn’t last long! Jake Peach was on song downhill from the south end, producing some splendid deliveries leaving the wicket both ways. He finished with 2 for 23 off 8 overs, including inducing a catch behind to Paul Bailey off the good-looking Tom Woods as he began to threaten.As the game settled down, MTCCC began steadily posting runs with particularly good knocks by Bayliss (59), Chambers (34), and Morris (50) who remained unbeaten at the end after, with Graham (11) having really forced the pace up to the declaration at tea on 189 for 5. Beardall took 2 for 49, and Neil Woods 1 for 34. Paul Woolvine, Ed Hands and Harry Woolvine each toiled away in the sunshine without success while contributing to the 40 overs bowled.After an excellent tea, the Brigands set about the target in what would end up being 37 overs, a rate of just over 5 runs an over. The top of the order had a torrid time against David Graham from the north end; his low action found a lively spot short of a length that did for Jake Peach and Graham Inglis and left the Brigands at 7 for 2. Dingemans and Harry Woolvine then carried the score carefully to 25 when Dingemans succumbed to Jonty Graham, caught at deep mid- off. Ed Hands then came to the crease and after a carefully measured start, slowly began to dominate proceedings. At the start of the last 20 overs the Brigands required 130 to win and all results were possible. But as Ed got into his stride supported first by Harry Woolvine (15), and significantly by the steadily improving Faulkner (25) who especially enjoyed playing off his back foot through the off-side, the required run rate started to look achievable. But then, with the score on 152 and the partnership worth 93, Faulkner was run out looking for a quick single. Suddenly the game shifted and MTs sensed an opportunity opening for them. By now, Tom Wood and David Graham operating in tandem were proving more than capable and runs were harder to come by. Tom bowled Paul Woolvine, and Neil Wood succumbed to Graham with the score 160 for 7 and three overs left. Hands wasn’t giving up though and maintained great momentum until finally falling for a terrific 102. Mike Beardall made a valiant attempt to nail the final 5 runs to win but couldn’t quite do it. Match Drawn. A fair result on a good, competitive afternoon, one which gave both ‘keepers a tricky day: Cartwright for the MTs, and Bailey each ended more bruised and battered than when they had started.left2317750019 May v LONDON NEW ZEALAND CC – Match Abandoned (Rain)Brigands: 154 for 9 dec (Henderson 78)London NZ:67 for 0The fourth game of the season saw our old friends, the emigres from the southern hemisphere returning to the Down. They took a break last year, owing to a glitch over raising sides. among their number was Scott Baldwin, a NZ batsmen and right arm bowler. Mmmm. At the toss, skipper Northwood broke his duck (which is more than can be said for his batting) and elected to put a riotously strong batting side into the fray. Then there was the Baldwin factor. It is fair to say he bowled well, was a delight to watch, and it was not difficult to see why he was once a first-class cricketer. Wickets fell, except for that of Henderson who batted heroically and with remarkable concentration for an innings-saving 78. Others chipped in and the net result was a declaration after 39 slow overs at 1640 with the score on 154 for 9. The Brigands tea was kindly provided by a strong showing of the Flewitt family and would have left our New Zealander brethren wondering why their ancestors were so rash as to have ever left these shores. Their batting was less sentimental, and they were quickly marching to 57 for 0 in 10 overs as the "Brigands Mist" came up the valley and by 1745 had become a down pour. We retired to the pavilion to remind the disappointed Kiwis that consolation is the remains of tea, and of course, a refreshing pint in the Bat and Ball.26 May v WINCHESTER COLLEGE MASTERS’ XI – Won by 8 wicketsWinchester College XI:191 for 6 dec (Woolvine P 3-32)Brigands:194 for 2 (Lovett-Turner 80*; Northwood 61; Harris 30)A PLEA FROM PAUL WHITTLE:I am joining a cricket touring party for 10 days in Rwanda in late July, and wonder whether the Brigands would like to donate any spare, unwanted kit, old and second hand items or lost property. All items would be welcome: balls, stumps, pads, bats, gloves, clothing, etc., etc -- we play 5 matches and then do some coaching, training and charity work on the days in between. The condition of donated items really does not matter; the Rwandans are truly grateful for anything. If donated items are stored in the clubhouse, I could pick them up before leaving for Africa BUT – to save space - PLEASE WAIT UNTIL MID_JULY BEFORE DROPPING THEM OFF.TRICIA BARNETT (1953-2019)Tricia died on 10 March 2019 after a long battle against Motor Neurone Disease. Her funeral in Havant at the beginning of April was attended by over 300 people including many Brigands, past and present. A copy of the eulogy delivered at the funeral can be sent on request to the editor.PRESIDENT’S CORNER - 60 years on…or is it?Those of you who actually read this far into the newsletter will be aware that last time I waxed lyrical about our Diamond Jubilee - 60 years since the founding of the Brigands. But …… I was at Lord’s for the Inter Service 20/20 Tournament on 30th May (sadly the RN team lost to the other Services although in both matches they were in a position from which they could and should have won!). Between matches I headed for the MCC Library and, with the help of the Librarian, unearthed a piece of history which had come to my notice, but which I needed to check out for myself.Those who may have read past MCC magazines may recall that in 2012 an edition had a cover of the painting of Vivian Richards which hangs in the Lord’s pavilion. It was his 60th birthday and, completely by coincidence, I was in Antigua on the day and able to meet the great man and several other cricketing knights gathered there for the occasion – but that’s another story! What I was looking for in that magazine was an article by David Rayvern Allen, a well-known cricket writer and author. The theme of his piece was the connection between cricket and music, more specifically, cricket songs. And there was the reference I was looking for – a song written for a match at Broadhalfpenny Down in 1929. The match was sponsored by a London newspaper specifically to draw attention to the encroachment of football on the cricket season. Sound familiar! It took place during the winter to draw attention to these concerns. The match was between Hampshire Eskimos and the Broadhalfpenny Brigands! Hang on – 1929 was 30 years earlier than the date on which we believe the Club was formed. So there was the conundrum. Very sadly David Rayern Allen died shortly afterwards and the book, of which the article was a part and a precursor to publication, was never completed or published. So, who was it who called themselves the Brigands in 1929? Did our founders 30 years later adopt the name because they were aware of the previous match? But what a lovely mystery? Clearly, I need to don my “Holmes deerstalker” and carry out further investigation to see if an answer can be found. Any Dr Watsons out there, who may have some thoughts on the matter, do please let me know. After all we may be celebrating our 90th this year rather than our 60th!Finally, a word of thanks to Bill Evershed who for many years has been our “contact” with non-playing members and has sent out the newsletter and other information on behalf of the Club. He has been released from this task for good behaviour! With Caroline Beardall, our outgoing Secretary and Graham Inglis, her successor, we have been working to update all our lists of present and past members and friends and their addresses. This is an ongoing process so please keep us up to date with any changes so Graham and I can continue to keep you informed of all the Brigands news. Bryan Burns ................
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