05/02/2010 : NEW : Support the team(posted by Bill Day)

ASHFORD TOWN CRICKET CLUB are participating in the Indoor Cricket Finals at the St Lawrence Cricket Ground this Sunday (Feb 7).

They play Broadstairs in the first match at 10.30am. It is important that the team receives as much support as possible from members. So, make it a date: Sunday, 10.30am, Ashford Town v Broadstairs.

The club does not have much of a record of success at this stage of the competition, so let's give them some vocal support from the sidelines.

 04/02/2010 : NEW : Congratulations James & Hayley(posted by Bill Day)

MEMBERS will be pleased to know that James Watson and Hayley have discovered the joy of parenthood. Hayley gave birth to a little girl, named Freya.

Mum and daughter are doing well, and the last photograph I inspected on Facebook showed James cradling his first born with tenderness and care. Many congratulations to all three, and Caroline, James' mum, who is already a doting grandmother.

Pictures of Freya will appear on the website when James can find time from bathing his daughter... (read more)

 29/01/2010 : Update on EGM / AGM(posted by Neil Tegg)

Following a few queries I thought it might be useful just to clarify a few points and give some further information before the EGM / AGM

The reason for calling the EGM is to put everybody in the picture regarding the Club’s current financial position and gaining the commitment of the playing membership to the proposals to move the club forward.

The main aim of the AGM which will follow the EGM is to elect the Officers and the Captains of the various sides and also to set... (read more)

 27/01/2010 : We're on the Map(posted by Bill Day)

THE first concrete evidence of the part Ashford Town Cricket Club could play in the £2.5billion investment programme to build 31,000 new homes in the area went on public display in a village hall tonight (Wed 27th January 2010).

Just 15 days before the club's immediate future is discussed at an extraordinary general meeting, Ashford Town's future in the longer term was unveiled at an exhibition of development proposals for the growth of the town, at Godinton village... (read more)

 26/01/2010 : Morale boosting launch(posted by Bill Day)

A RECORD turnout for the first net session of the winter has given Ashford Town Cricket Club an encouraging start for the build-up to the 2010 season.

The club filled three nets at Canterbury in a two-hour session that raised hopes of a successful Kent League summer.

New signing Kyle McAlister was a welcome newcomer to the squad as Ashford Town moves to strengthen its teams for the new campaign.

The net sessions, held every Monday (8.30-10.30pm) at St Lawrence, will run for the next 10 weeks. As the club shapes to re-organise its teams in an effort to improve performances right across the board, it offers a cordial welcome to new players who might want to join in the net sessions over the next few weeks.

"Great start, great turnout" said Craig Buckham, who moved between three nets passing on advice and teasing batsmen with his special brand of spin bowling.

Acting chairman Neil Tegg was at the heart of some of the action, lending encouragement, delighted by the turnout, and tossing hand-grenades high above the carpet that a week ago would have fallen to earth covered in snow. Some turned, some bounced and some would have been dispatched over the cathedral had we been in the middle.

Fortunately, Liam Tegg was on hand to demonstrate that this scribe was wrong to suggest that the club needs off-spin back-up of quality to support Craig. Tegg's close study of Graeme Swann's technique on England duty in South Africa this winter suggests Kent League opponents might struggle to contain Ashford Town's spin twins come late April.

Almost unplayable at the nets last winter when he managed to smuggle a new ball into his kit bag, Simon Taylor showed enough command of seam and swing with a ragged cherry, lacking seam and shine, to prove he doesn't need the use of a new ball to put the skids under batsmen.

Some of the batting was sublime, the ball dispatched straight, making life difficult for bowlers queueing to bowl.

The new kit was on show. Classy stuff. Apparently there is a queue to place orders. Craig modelled it with style and panache. Reports that Gavin Hope would turn the nets into a catwalk were unfounded, thankfully. But the message is clear - get your orders in quick if Ashford Town is to carry out its objective to match smart cricket with smart attire this summer.

Gary Sutton was wearing a curious Netherlands orange creation. Not a logo in sight. "I'm here to play cricket, not look like Cheryl Cole" he said stiffly.

A deadly serious first workout certainly. But the laughter never stopped, and the sense of anticipation for the start of the new season has rarely been higher as the lads worked hard at the game, finding warmth, friendship and camaraderie on a dark, chilly night.

 19/01/2010 : EGM and AGM Thursday 11th February 8.00pm Stacians Park(posted by Neil Tegg)

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Ashford Town Cricket Club will be held on Thursday 11th February 2010 at the Clubhouse at Stacians Park.

The format will be different this year in that there will be an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on the same evening directly preceding the AGM. This is to enable the membership to be fully briefed on the club’s financial position. To put it in very simple words - The harsh reality is that if the club is to continue... (read more)

 09/01/2010 : ATCC AGM(posted by Neil Tegg)

Apologies for the delay in scheduling the AGM but putting together the accounts following the loss of our treasurer last year has proved more time consuming than expected. I hope to finalise the date next week but it should hopefully be the last week in January. More news shortly

 07/01/2010 : Winter Nets(posted by Neil Tegg)

I am pleased to confirm that we have booked the indoor nets at Canterbury every Monday evening at 8.30pm for 10 weeks commencing on Monday 25th January. See you all there - 2010 here we come !!

 02/01/2010 : Overseas player 2010 - Kyle Mcalister(posted by Neil Tegg)

I am delighted to announce that Kyle Mcalister from Australia will be joining us on Saturday's for the forthcoming season. Many of you will know Kyle as he has played for Mersham and Wye over the last couple of years - he is an excellent wicket keeper and an exciting attacking batsman - he has scored runs against us on more than one occasion !! He will be a great asset to the club and already gets on well with many of the players.

Kyle is coming actually coming back over to England early... (read more)

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