In case you hadn't heard, it was not possible to play this match because the pitch at Brook could not be prepared due to the weather. The 2004 season is therefore over - and all things working out, the next match will be in Malta at Easter 2005. 

Brief details of Middleton match on Sunday ; 40 over game, Ramblers 227-5 (Robin Hudson 114), Middleton 197-6, win by 30 runs. There were 5 Hudsons on the team - Robin, Jonathan (Joggy), Christian, Patrick and his twin (whose name I can't remember !). More details to follow.

 

For information, last game on 26 Sep v Sunbury Squires will now be at Brook with a 12.30 start.

(some others by snail mail)

 

Dear All

 

    I now have enough information to allow me to brief you on this tour, so that you can then tell me whether or not you wish to consider being part of it (and I know already some have said 'yes', and some others are less certain). Also you may have some non-Rambler friends who might like to come. Approaching you this way means that if you cannot or don't want to be involved you can tell me now, and you won't be bothered by me further ! Confirmed commitment including deposit will be required in early December.

 

   This will be the Ramblers' second visit to Malta; we went in August 2000 and had an excellent time. The essential details for this one are as follows :

 

    Duration  Saturday 26th March (Easter Saturday) to Saturday 2nd April 2005 (8 days/7 nights, including flying in and out)

 

    Tour party  13 players needed, with wives, girlfriends, children and other supporters most welcome

 

    Matches Three - two v Worth School (from Sussex, also on tour), one v the Marsa Club. All matches played at the Marsa Club.

    Match days yet to be fixed.

 

    Itinerary  Aside from the cricket, there will be plenty of time for other activities - which might include some excellent eating out, a

    casino visit, golf, and a trip to Gozo. The plan would be to hire a minibus to take us around.

 

    Accommodation  The Sundown Court Leisure Resort has breen recommended to me by the Malta CA; this is situated in

    Kappara (2/3 km from Valletta) ands has one or two bedroom apartments which can respectively take between 2/3 and 4/5

    people. Two bedroom apartments cost £27 per day, those with one bedroom £18, with a supplement of £3.50 for a third/fifth

    person. Breakfast approx £3 (lunch and dinner can also be taken if required). This is very good value; check out the website

    'www.digigate.net/sundown' .

 

    Flights  Return flights are likely to cost between £260 and £160; the earlier I can make confirmed reservations, the cheaper

    they will be.

 

    Cost  It would be prudent to plan on £500 per person to cover flights and accommodation - but hopefully it will be less.

 

 If you have any queries, please ask

 

PLEASE LET ME KNOW NOW WHETHER OR NOT YOU WOULD CONSIDER BEING PART OF THE RAMBLERS' 15TH TOUR. Please call (01206-564919/07787-876514) or e mail

 

Regards

Brian   

Message received today from the Hon. Secretary:

Two matches left now and we are showing a won 3 lost 3 record. I hope to present a preliminary Malta package to all members in the next few days when I have some hotel prices, in order to gauge response.

11/07/2004

Email received from the Hon.Secretary to advise that the 2004 Northern Tour has been cancelled due to lack of support from playing members.

15/06/2004

Delighted to note that Ashley Mote had been elected as an MEP for SE England under the UKIP banner.

Ashley played several games for the Ramblers in the early 1970s and more often for Brook. He and his wife Nicky lived at Upper Birtley in those days.

Ashley was once assistant to Denzil Batchelor, the cricket author and journalist on "Picture Post". He wrote the award winning "The Glory Days of Cricket". He is a founder member and President of The Hambledon Club which 'honours the memories and great achievements' of those who played on Broadhalfpenny Down 1750-1796 and supports junior cricket at this famous venue today.

05/06/2004

Message received from John Hamilton, Club Captain

Several new recruits especially George Lane, new master i/c cricket at King Edwards School, Witley (ex English Universities).

(He opened the batting at Hogs and scored 52 - match report now on site)

27/05/2004

Ramblers beat Hampshire Hogs last Sunday. Details awaited.

18/05/2004

Message received from the Hon. Secretary

04/05/2004

Message received today from our Hon. Sec.

02/15/2004

Ramblings 2004

Email received today from the Hon.Secretary: