News

Remember the 10th April is our day of action, this is a day to do all the hidden jobs behind the sceens such as;

Get the sight screens set up and out on the playing field, they have already been sanded down, undercoated and glossed so they look good, we also have purchased new PVC panels from our sponsor Kplastics.

Tidy up score box.

Wash and hoover kitchen and tea room including washing all plates, cups, utensils, worktops, cupboards and tables.

Clearing Flix Strips practice mats of all grass and setting up practice gage.

And any other jobs your chairman has forgot to list above, the more members we have the quicker the work will be done. Remember the season starts next week for the second team and the first have a friendly at the "Rec" 

Friendly against Ulgham on 10th April has been called off, pitch and outfield far to wet.

Why do we build our hopes up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lets pray to the sun gods or should we just go to the bar for a beer!!!!

1st team friendly against Ashington 2nd team has been re-arranged at the "Rec" for the 17th of April, their ground is more suitable for racing canoe's."Big flood at bottom end of their ground"

Our second team friedly against Ulgham on the 10th April is in doubt, outfield is soaking wet, very slow in draining away and you guessed it it has hardly stopped raining "Now that's a suprise".

Square has had a good cross over pre season rolling when we have had dry days, but the groundsman is unable to get onto the square to prepare pitches until the rain stops.

The start of a new season looms ever closer so the boys are looking to test themselves in a competitive enviroment or should I say loosen the weary bodies, on the 10th April see's the club with two games planned they are;

First team are away to Ashington Cricket Club 2nd team and the Second team are at home against Ulgham Cricket Club both 1pm starts.

The first team are waiting confirmation for a another match on 17th April, with the second team season starting on this day with a away fixture at Monkseaton.

Members are asked to pay for their clothing order as soon as possible.

You can pay your monies to Paul or Dean at the cricket nets.

James (Jimbo) Lovat turns 18 soon and he wants invite his team mates to meet up at Spoons on 6th March at 7pm then and then he plans to hit the big city (Newcastle).

Names to Jimbo as soon as you can so he can book a bus!!!!!

Winter nets start at Hirst High school on Monday 1st February at 7.30pm!

All current players are encouraged to attend & the club would like to invite any prospective new players who may be interested in joining.  A warm welcome is assured!

Cost is £2.50 for adults & £1.00 for kids & the unemployed (& OAPS's!!??!!) 

 (1st session 1st Feb Cancelled, nets will start 8th Feb)

The newly named Ashington Rugby Cricket Club held its AGM on Thursday eve with little controversy and no need for the voting slips to be brought out!

Paul Milburn & Dean Hardy retained their positions as chairman, secretary & joint treasurer while Dean Greaves was elected onto the working committee!

On the playing front Chris Harwood continues as 1^st team captain & will be assisted by 19 year old James Richards who replaces veteran Dean Greaves.  Ian Fox (yes that one) replaces Rob Clark as vice captain of the 2^nds who are once again led by Steve Henderson!

All change again for the midweek team as successful duo James Richards & Matty Tanney are replaced by David Wanless Senior & Junior as captain & vice respectively.  Incidentally this is the 2^nd time the midweek team has been led by a father & son duo with the same name after the Nigel Littles!  

Members who were unable to attend are urged to contact Paul Milburn as soon as possible to place their clothing order.  Paul is also able to provide further details if required!