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Eydon Cricket Club has suffered just one defeat all season ironically against the Chairmans XI in July.

31 August - The eagerly awaited all-day encounter v Arblaster XI was destined to end in abandonment after the first raindrops started to fall after just two balls! Despite constant rain and 'Glastonbury' like pitch conditions, over 70 overs were bowled before the teams left the field for the final time at 5.50pm.

August Bank Holiday Double Header - After heavy rain both matches were played on a 'sponge' of a wicket with Eydon securing an easy victory against Priors Marston on Sunday. A much closer encounter was witnessed on Monday, with the club beating the Royal Oak by just 20 runs.

Golf Day'07

The Golf Day was held on Monday 25th June under sunny skies. The day, which started with registration hosted by Gwen & Iain Bishop and John Grinley, proved to be a tremendous success with everyone enjoying their game. The Captains divided their teams into pairs, and with the day being played under match play rules, additional challenges were set out around the course including Beat the Pro which recorded six winners. The evening supper and prize giving, hosted by Alan Lamb, was held at Crockwell Farm; grateful thanks to Paul Broome and Justin and Bronnie LeFevre from the Royal Oak for their support in providing the supper. The evening concluded with coffee, puddings and a superb raffle. The Cricket Club would like to record thanks to everyone who supported the event; the amount raised has been finalised at £2350.00

Memberships

At the AGM the Committee and members voted to offer social and playing memberships. Playing memberships are £5.00 (under 14s register free of charge). Social memberships, which are available for £5.00, (individual or family) are designed to encourage non-playing support and participation of the Cricket Club.