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First Match on East Field Grass Track
posted by Hutch Sun 21st June 2009
The over 40s had the "privilege" of playing the first match on a grass wicket on the East Field.
Pete Masters became the first Primary
in a comprehensive win
over local rivals Cuckfield.
New Bloggers
posted by Hutch Wed 10th June 2009
Read what new Bloggers - Fred Whitehead and Sam Horsley - have to to say about cricket, life the universe +etc in ... The Fury Blogs
Wins for Ones and Twos
posted by Hutch Sun 7th June 2009
Middleton first XI reached 153-3 before John Glover ripped out the middle order taking 5 for 35 leaving the home side all out for 162 in 44 overs. The Fury eventually got home eight wickets down after 54 overs.
At Ditchling, Tayyab Mahmood (pictured left) captained the 2nd XI to a fine victory over East Grinstead. EG
batted first making 254-8 in 51 overs. Ben Whitehead (right) was the Fury's hero scoring 104 not out with Liam Austen
25 not out seeing the Fury home with an over to spare and eight wickets down.
James Bushell breaks record
posted by Hutch Sun 31th May 2009
James Bushell made 193 on Saturday to record the highest ever score by a St James's Montefiore player on the ground. The 5th XI made full use of a rare opportunity to play on the West Field. GG had prepared a belter of a track and Malik's team scored 316-9 in 39 overs. Portslade 3rd XI replied with 256-8 and also had a centurian.
Skipper's 6'for Sinks Glynde
posted by Hutch Sun 24th May 2009
First XI skipper Matt Ades took 6-26 as Glynde were bowled out for 146. The Fury recovered from 111-8
with 9th and 10th wicket partnerships of 46 between Jack Foreman and Ollie Newey and 43 between Ollie Newey and
John Glover to make exactly 200.
New signings star in win over Littlehampton
posted by Hutch Sun 10th May
Impressive performances from Owain Jones with 133 no and South African James Cameron-Dow (pictured right) with 5-32 ensured the 1st XI beat Littlehampton by 137 runs at home on Saturday 9th May.
Keep your spirits up
posted by Hutch Sun 10th May
Read what the MCC says about the Spirit of Cricket.Wanted - Social Committee Chair
posted by Hutch Sat 2nd May
Would you like to help organise the social events at St James's Montefiore? If so please contact club secretary Roger Green by email or phone 01273 705307.
Bradley Skippers Firsts To Win
posted by Hutch Sat 25th April
Bradley Hatchett skippered the first XI to victory by 2 runs over Blackheath in the first warm up match
of the season. The 40 over game saw The Fury post 155 and ended with the opposition losing their last
wicket run out with 2 balls remaining.Bradley has been appointed vice-captain following the back injury to Matt Stone that will sideline him for most of the season.
Club Dinner
posted by Hutch Sat 25th April
The club dinner on Friday 24th April was a great success.
See the pictures.Senior Outdoor Nets - Tuesdays and Thursdays
posted by Hutch Sat 25th April
Outdoor net sessions are running every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 pm.
We need ALL players to support these sessions in order to be prepared for the coming season and through the season.More Youth Section Annual Presentation Photos
posted by Hutch Tue 23rd September 2008
I added more pictures today from the youth section presentation evening. You can order copies of the photo from the PhotoBox website. .... see the pictures in the Gallery
Youth Section Annual Presentations
posted by Hutch Fri 12th September 2008
The Youth Section annual presentation evening was a great success.
Swimming star Karen Pickering, daughter of the Youth Section chairman, Derek Pickering, handed out the prizes.
A Thai Food open air barbeque spiced up the evening.
.... see the pictures in the Gallery
Final League Weekend Washed Out
posted by Hutch Sun 7th September 2008
All the league matches on Saturday 6th September involving St James's teams were abandoned without a ball being bowled in the final weekend of league matches. .... see the final league positions
More Under 13s and 16s Final Photos
posted by Hutch Thu 4th September 2008
Under 11s, 13s and 16s - Sussex Junior Cricket Festival CHAMPIONS
posted by Hutch Wed 27th August 2008
The under 11s and the under 13s both won their finals in the Sussex Junior Cricket Festival on Sunday, following in the footsteps of the victorious under 16s.
.... read the news from the finals
.... see the pictures in the GalleryEast Field Square Laid
posted by Hutch Tue 19th August 2008
Under the watchful eye of head groundsman Graham Gardner contractors Tyson Wickets are in the process of digging out and laying the new grass square on the East Field.
..... see the pictures in the Gallery.
Cricket Week - 21th to 24th July
posted by Hutch Sun 27th July 2008
Cricket Week is a success ..... read Max Page's summary report
NatWest Cricket Force 2008
posted by Hutch Thu 10th April 2008
Thanks to all the organisers, volunteers and sponsors who helped to make our NatWest CricketForce 2008
weekend such a great success.
Read the report, see the pictures and video
Chad Balloon Lands at St James's
posted by Hutch Wed 19th September 2007
Following the game on Saturday 8th September vs Bells Yew Green the Chad hot air balloon landed in the St. James's car park.
See the pictures in the Gallery.About Us
posted by Hutch Mon 2nd February 2009
St James's Montefiore is a friendly, lively cricket club based at Ditchling, East Sussex - about 6 miles north of Brighton & Hove, Sussex. We play league cricket in the Sussex County League, East Sussex League and Mid Sussex League.
Directions to the ground from Brighton & Hove
posted by Hutch Mon 2nd February 2009
The ground (both West Field and new East Field) is in Ditchling, East Sussex about 6 miles north of Brighton & Hove. Heading north from Brighton & Hove, take the turning off the A23 at Pyecombe (This is also the best exit when heading south.) Follow the signs to Clayton then turn right on to the B2112 at Clayton. You are now on the B2112 Clayton to Ditchling road. Take first left at the crossroads by the white cottage into Keymer, then right at T-junction opposite Carrington's garage. The Greyhound pub is on your right as you head towards Ditchling. The ground is on the right-hand (south) side of the Keymer to Ditchling road.
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