Season Review & Off Season Plans
The end of my third season since the ‘great comeback’ in 2020 aged 57 following a 33 year break from the game, and this was always going to be the …
The end of my third season since the ‘great comeback’ in 2020 aged 57 following a 33 year break from the game, and this was always going to be the …
Really liked the fact that both my first game of the season and the last game of the season were for NBCC (@NBCCCIC) against the Birmingham Unicorns (@bhamunicons) as they …
One of my better decisions this year was to wait and see how my fitness was and how my cricket with Staffordshire Cricket was going before I got involved with …
An unexpected (huge) plus from this season has been how much I have enjoyed my coaching and it is certainly something that I hope to repeat next season. I applied …
So my stop/start County season has stopped and whilst I have enjoyed it a lot, it has given me plenty of food for thought for the winter. Our final game …
Funny old weather. Funny old season. Just as the cricket seems to be picking up some momentum the weather kicks in and puts it all on hold, and then we …
A much needed and planned quiet week cricket wise this week, as the combination of a old wise head and being much clearer as to my cricketing objectives meant that …
It is eight (8) years today that we found Sophie in a bush alongside the beach when we were walking the dogs. Not a day goes by that I don’t …
I recently had a bit of a purge of social media accounts, primarily because Sands and I have closed down our ALStrays Rehoming and Transport project and will be taking …
A very quiet week cricket wise, which was no bad thing as body took quite a hammering with an unplanned 11 hour car journey starting the week off. That is …
Three (3) years ago today Dinky and her Donuts entered our lives, and it could not have worked out better. Keeping them all together and watching them grow up together …
The Donuts are three (3) years old today and have all grown up and developed into brilliant characters, totally integrated into life with the older cats and dogs. They are …
It is ten (10) years since we adopted Tigra, and whilst she still remains a little nervy around new people she has grown into a very friendly, fun loving, daft …
“If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all” was a favourite saying of my Grandmother. Imagine how quiet the world would be if people followed her advice, …
We have had the pleasure of Tito in our lives for seven (7) years today, although I have known him a little longer as I picked him up from the …
The more time I (through No Boundaries Cricket Club) spend looking at how clubs can embrace increased diversity and inclusivity, the more I realise just how hard it is going …
Seven (7) years today we have had the most amazing Marti in our lives, and every day he has brought joy and happiness, as he does to everyone he meets. …
We have had the pleasure of Kasper living with us for eleven (11) years today. Very much a ‘Daddy’s Boy’ he comes over as quite the independent loner, BUT looking …
Appears that now I am little fitter and faster I have added being run out to my skill set. Twice in two games, and if you add in two ducks …
Much debate following the Icec Report which really said nothing new, and the real shame is that so many clubs at all levels are only now saying they will review …
Our beautiful, kind, fun loving, happy little Sophie would have been eight (8) today. I miss her every day. Would have been so good to see her grow up and …
To be honest I have lost track on where we are with the season, but if you has asked me at any time over the last three years if I …
One of the best things about playing for Staffordshire Seniors are the regular teas. One of the worst things about playing for Staffordshire Seniors are the regular teas. My days …
Seven (7) years ago today I spent 90 minutes on my back, in a street in Spain, dismantling a total strangers car in order to release and ‘capture’ Tobi! I …
We have had Fleur for thirteen (13) years today, or more accurately she has had Moreno and ourselves for thirteen years as they have been pretty much inseparable since Day …