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COUNTY KNOCK OUTS
Clubs can enter both the Stuart Canvas County Cup and Stuart Canvas County Trophy competitions for 2023 by using this link: https://bit.ly/3XBtgOg
The trophy gets underway on June 4 with the cup starting on June 25 ahead of the final once again taking place at the Seat Unique Stadium on September 3.
FRIENDLY CLUB
Ullenwood Bharat are looking to attract players of all ages and abilities. They field four Saturday teams and two midweek sides. Training begins at Chosen Hill School on Sunday March 5 (2.30-3.45pm for juniors, and 3.45-5pm adults). Visit: ullenwoodbharat.play-cricket.com or email: ullenwoodbharatcricketclub@gmail.com
TRAINING TIMES
Down Hatherley’s pre-season training is underway at Crypt School Sports Hall in Gloucester on the following Saturdays (10am on): February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18, April 1. The sessions also include the chance of receiving tailored technical help and S&C training from the club’s specialist coaching team. New players welcome, for more details, email: downhatherleycc@outlook.com
ROAD TO LORD’S
Dumbleton will begin their defence of the Voneus Village Cup away to Bretforton or Hagley in the Worcestershire Group on May 7.
Rockhampton, beaten finalists in 2013, are home to Gotherington in the Gloucestershire group on April 23 when the other ties are: Cam v Kingsholm, Frocester v Winterbourne, Marshfield v Corse & Staunton, Almondsbury v Highnam Court. Apperley, Painswick and Frampton-on-Severn have byes.
Stapleton will be away to Shapwick & Polden or Wembdon in Somerset & Avon on May 7, and in Oxfordshire Langford face a trip to Cropredy or Stanton Harcourt on April 23. Aston Ingham, in Herefordshire & Powys, will be away to Colwall or Wormelow on May 21.
CLEANING UP
Winchcombe are organising a clean up day on Saturday March 25 to help prepare the club for the new season. Players and non players alike are welcome to help out.
PRE-SEASON GAMES NEEDED
Newent are looking for pre-season games for their first team on April 22 and 29, and also for a combined 2nd/3rd team on April 29. They are happy to host or travel. Contact is Chris Germaine – e: chrisgermaine66@gmail.com or 07812 089273
FREE TASTER SESSION
Bristol & District League club Shirehampton are offering a free taster session for potential new recruits for the 2023 season. Indoor nets begin on Monday February 27 at St Bede’s School (8-9pm). Twitter: @ShirehamptonCC
TOUR FIXTURE NEEDED
The Sussex Martlets Over 40s are looking for a fixture in the Gloucester area on April 29, ideally against another Over 40s or a weak-to-medium strength side. Contact via email: allan.newman1@btinternet.com
GACO AGM
The Gloucestershire Association of Cricket Officials (GACO) is holding its AGM on Thursday February 23 (7.30pm) at The Ship, Alveston, near Thornbury.