Mottram Cricket Club News Page

David Shaw

I received a phone call on Thursday night (4th March 2010) from Shaun Shaw (Ted as he's better known to most of us) who relayed to me the awful news that his father had passed away in Willow Wood Hospice after a long illness.

Many of us will remember Dave with affection after he joined us in the latter part of his playing career at the end of the nineties and played a huge part in the second eleven's resurgence around that time

Not only did he score heavily with the bat and keep wicket with great skill but he also became a hard working committee member and for a while acted as social secretary, organising a number of highly successful fund raising events.

The best years of his playing career however, were spent at Hyde C.C. where he was a prolific batsman and shared in the club's meteoric rise from the High Peak League to the Central Lancashire League via the Derbyshire & Cheshire League. Here to, David worked tirelessly behind the scenes excelling in a number of roles at the club.

Whilst at Hyde he shared in the club record opening partnership with Brian Hargreaves who also, coincidently, joined Mottram at the end of his career.

Latterly, David had taken up umpiring and was still doing so well into his illness with an enthusiasm and positivity which was characteristic of the man I remember so fondly.

I feel privileged to have known and shared in the company of David Shaw and my thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

The funeral takes place at Dukinfield Crematorium on Wednesday 10th March 2010 at 2.30pm.

John Birch

Winter Nets Poor Attendances

The nets this year have been very poorly attended and the club is making a significant loss. If this loss continues we will have no choice but to cancel them. The committee have decided to try one more week, and I encourage as many of the players as possible to attend next week 6-7. (We have cancelled the single net 7-8). If attendance is poor next week the nets will have to be cancelled.

The season is fast approaching, and it will be noted when considering team selection those who have practiced regularly.

Click Here To Find Out Winter Nets Times & Location.

CricketForce 2010

This year's CricketForce event is Saturday March 27th. Could as many people as possible come to the club for around 10am on that day to help prepare the club for the new season.

Usual array of bacon butties, drinks, and an excess of chocolate hobnobs will be available...

Peak Sports Are Holing A Sale At Their New Premises In Stockport On Thursday 25th Feb. 2010 From 5.30p.m.-8.00p.m. Please Click Here For Further Details.

Winter nets have been arranged at commencing on Thursday, 27th Jan 2010 and will run for 3 months.

Each session will commence at 18.00 and finish at 20.00. (2 Nets Available In 1st Hour, 1 Net In 2nd Hour)

Under15's & above but parents are reminded that their child must have all necessary protective batting attire.

** N.B. NEW VENUE**
Nets are located at
Total Cricket, 4th Floor, Portland Mill behind the Magistrates Court on Portland St. South,
Ashton Under Lyne OL6 7SX. Tel: 0161-344 1538

We are looking into increasing the 200 club to a 250 club but would need another 50 numbers to be taken. There would be 2 prizes per month one for 100 pounds and one for 25 pounds.

To gain how much interest we have please add your name /email address/how many numbers you would like and I will contact you when we have reached 50 numbers please make sure I have either a phone number or preferably an email address.

If the number of people wanting numbers is over the 50 then we will look to increasing it further.

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you've all had a pleasurable festive period and are in good health.

This is just a quick message to keep everyone up to date with what’s happening running up to the season.

1) Kit – We will be adding one more item to the successful leisure wear range from last year, a simple training tee-shirt. The Hoodies, Polo Shirts and Playing Kit will remain the same as last year.

2) Match Reports – The final 2 match reports from the 2009 season are now the Facebook Group under the discussions tab.

3) Membership – Membership details will be made available soon and it is imperative that everyone pays in good time and fills in one of the new membership forms.

5) Clubhouse - The bar is open every Thursday from 9pm, Alan will be happy to see some extra faces.

6) Cricketforce 2010 - We will need lots of help with Cricketforce 2010 as the post season period was so wet we didn’t get to run a working party. This is where we need as many club members to come and help make sure the club and facilities are prepared for the season. The dates for your diary are Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th March.

Thanks for reading and I look forward to seeing everyone in the up and coming months

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 27th & Sunday 28th March 2010.

Please try to come along to help your club.