Click Here To Go To Old News Items In The News Archive For Previous Years Click Here To See The 200 Club Winners For 2009 Mottram CC Dates for your Diary Following the successful year on and off the pitch at the club we are offering you even more! There are some events coming up for the whole club, so make a note of them and make sure you support the club by attending them. ·         Junior Presentation Night – Friday 4/9/09. Starting at 9.00 following junior training till late. ·         END OF SEASON DO – Saturday 19/9/09. Following the end of play at the club till late. ALL CLUB MEMBERS WELCOME FOR THE BIGGEST PARTY OF THE YEAR. ·         Fazzer Day – Sunday 20/9/09. Cricket competition for junior players and other activities for all members of the club. 10.00am – 5.00pm. ·         Senior Presentation Night – Saturday 17/10/09. 7.00pm till late. ·         Annual Christmas Dinner – Saturday 28/11/09. At the Oaklands Hall 6.30pm start till late. Speak to Tracey Woolley for details Any questions about any of the events speak to Mike Scott or any committee members Michael Scott Umpire Training 7th January 2010 For 9/10 Weeks 7.45p.m. Commencing Thursday 7th January 2010 an approved ECB Level 1 training course for umpires will be held at Broadbottom Cricket Club commencing at 7.45 pm for a 9/10 week period. If you know of anyone, playing or non-playing members of your club, who may be interested please ask them to contact; Graham Harris harrisgraham@supanet.com or on 01457 854731 MCC Beach Party Saturday 1st August 9.00pm till late Get your most extreme summer clothes on and come and enjoy the Fancy Dress Beach Party hosted by Mottram CC: All club members and guests welcome Bar Open DJ Party Games £3 Entry or £8 for a family Fazzer Day 2009 Sunday 19th July 10.00am - 5.00pm Click Here To Find Out More   Help Needed John Flint has been cricket club treasurer for over 30 years, and as all who know him will attest, has done an outstanding job way beyond the call of duty. Over time John's "responsibilities" have expanded to include many non-treasurer activities too, and in recent times have added up to become too much. John has recently highlighted to the committee that he is no longer able to carry on in this way. At the last committee meeting a number of non-treasurer tasks were flagged as easily transferable to others, for example: - 200 club management - Organization of tea bar supplies and pricing - Management of club averages - Production of fixture cards for players and parents Some of these tasks we may have owners for. The ladies of the committee have kindly offered to take on the tea bar activities, and Stefan has volunteered to do club averages. However if you feel you are able to help take on other tasks, or know someone who can, please flag this up to me as soon as possible. There will be many other tasks however small that I know John would appreciated handing on. None of us want to lose John's unbelievable contribution to the club. However there will also be a time when treasurers duties need reallocating. If you are interested in taking this responsibility on, please contact me and we discuss this in more detail. I would like John to know that his contributions to MCC are greatly appreciated by all club members, although at times he may not feel this is the case. He is a Mottram legend and I would like us all to help out where we can. Many thanks. Chris Bowen Chairman Free Umpiring Course For attention of players and parents: If you are interested in helping umpire under 11, 13, 15 or 17s matches during the season (even if just once or twice) there is a FREE introductory umpires course being conducted on April 1st at High Lane Cricket Club (7.30pm). Please contact Chris Bowen  On 07725 659074 if you would like to attend. Membership Fees - Request for early payment As you know there has been a huge amount of work ongoing in recent weeks to refurbish the bar area. Tremendous progress has been made and the work will be completed well in advance of the new season. In addition to this the club has also received grants to help find new net facilities, and a new outfield mower. In order to allow the club to fund the remaining portion for these activities it would be very helpful if you could pay your membership as early as possible. This year more than any your support in this regard would be much appreciated. Thanks Chris Bowen CricketForce 2009 The club will once again be participating in this years NatWest CricketForce event, the intention being to get as many members as possible together to help get the club ready for the new season. This year the event will take place on Saturday April 4th. Please try to come along to help your club. New Bar & Club Improvements Roll On 6th March 2009 An excellent effort is being made by club members to improve the inside of the club this winter.  I took some time to go into the club earlier this week to see how the bar improvements were coming along. What I saw was a great surprise, not only are we getting a new bar, but the whole of the club has had a makeover, including ceilings, lighting and complete decoration.  I've taken some 'work in progress' pictures for everyone to see. Paul Nixon Webmaster. Phil Mellor Painting Around New Front Door   Bar From The The New Front Door  View Of Kitchen From New Bar Area Phil Mellor Painting Around New Entrance Hall View Of Bar From The Front Back Room View Of Kitchen From New Front Door View Of New Ceilings & Lighting From Inside New Bar Area View Of Kitchen From Inside New Bar Area View Of New Ceilings & Lighting From Inside New Bar Area 2009 Club Kit Now Available! For the 2009 season Mottram CC has decided to organise Club Hoodies and Club Polo Shirts supplied by JFC Sports. This is in addition to the Club Playing Tops and Caps, which were available last season. Sizes range from small kids all the way to extra large adults. Click Here For More Details And Order Form New Bar to be built for the start of the season. Having served us well for almost 30 years the old brick structure is soon to be demolished and replaced by a modern all singing & dancing new bar. It will be a sad day for all those of us who have propped it up ( or was it the other way round) over the years. It has witnessed many special days….centenary celebrations, great victories, the passing away of old friends, weddings and divorces and the first taste of the amber nectar for many a young lad. Builders are due to commence work in late February and all being well the bar will be up and running for the start of the season in mid April. Working parties will be required on Saturday 7th Feb to demolish the old structure so please come along and give a hand. For further details give  John Marsden a ring on 07798896263. The first phase will include the building of the new bar and entrance area and a revamp of the lounge. Future work will include new windows and shutters and a revamp of the dining area / TV lounge. This work will cost around £10,000 and we will need the help of members & friends to raise this amount as no external grants are available for this type of work. If you would like to make a donation, however small, it would be gratefully appreciated. Please send a cheque made payable to Mottram Cricket Club C/O Peter Jones, 43 Old Road, Mottram. SK14 6BL. Mobile 07768 443788. Or just see John Flint at the club. Watch this space Phil Mellor Senior Winter Nets Winter nets have been arranged at St Augustine's R.C. High, Grange Ave. School, Werneth, Oldham commencing on Monday, 12th Jan 2009 and will run for 3 months. Each session will commence at 19.30 and finish at 21.00. Under15's & above but parents are reminded that their child must have all necessary protective batting attire. **All senior players are expected to attend.** Subscriptions For 2009 PLAYING MEMBERS £45.00 OVER 40’S – PLAYERS. £25.00 SOCIAL MEMBERS: MALE & FEMALE £15.00 ALL JUNIOR MEMBERS: (SEE BELOW) £15.00   STUDENTS £15.00 SENIOR CITIZENS £5.00 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP:  (PARENTS + 2 Juniors under the age of 15) £20.00 Please note that the Annual Subscriptions are due by the 30th April 2009. (An early payment would be appreciated) ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE PAID BY THE 30th APRIL Mottram Cricket Club's 200 Club Winners For 2009 Month No. Winners Name   Month No. Winners Name January 002 Andrew Willerton February 184 Brian Eyre March 032 Kieran Barry April  164 Lynne Flint  May 158 John Birch June  111 Tracey Birch July 159 Debbie Fazackerley   August 136 Stuart Swann September 121 Chris Bowen October 82 Alison Roberts November 48  Rick Windsor   December 45 Martyn Hudson Click Here To Go To Old News Items In The News Archive For Previous Years