CLUB NEWS

WVCC 2020 Season

Although the 2020 season could not start until July what a cracking season it turned out to be.

Whilst play was suspended, the cricket pavilion roof was replaced through the hard work of Dave and Daniel Orton and Steve Fudge, with Linda Fudge helping in the painting of the pavilion and sewing of very smart bespoke WVCC bunting. Hopeful that the Government and the ECB would lift the restrictions at some point during the summer, the square was cut, rolled and cared for throughout May and June in readiness by Jeff, Dave and Steve.

With restrictions eased allowing groups of six to meet outdoors, net sessions began at the end of June and continued through until mid- September; having waited so long we held two sessions per week.

The bowling machine proved a great addition to the club but the need for another net when the machine is being used became evident, so we are working towards getting a second net installed at some stage.

4 July ...and play!

On 4 July we were given the go ahead and Tony Jones, our Fixture Secretary, had done a great job in rearranging the matches scheduled for May and June, with the result that we had a season comprising eight matches against a planned season of 13.

The Covid-19 restrictions meant that as holiday plans were put on hold or severely reduced, many team members were around throughout the summer months. It seemed that everyone was so grateful to enjoy the relative normality, freedom, fun and enjoyment that playing cricket offered. This release of pent up energy resulted in some great team and individual performances and our most successful season to date: Played 8; Won 7; Lost 1.

As always, the matches were played in a great spirit and the blend of senior and younger players in the team worked so well and made for some very amusing champagne moments!

You can now follow us on Facebook, or search for our new website through playcricket.com. The WVCC is always keen

to find new players or helpers (scorers/ umpires etc) – if you have any interest in cricket, whatever your previous experience, do please contact us so that we can let you know of our plans for the 2021 season which, all being well, we hope will start in May.

Will Henry

Socially distanced Chuckers

Chetnole Chuckers resumed playing social games of petanque, as soon as Covid-19 restrictions were relaxed for outdoor sports.

Two groups of no more than six players took advantage of the glorious summer weather on several occasions, sometimes with a cricket match goping on in the background.

The groups always played on the two outer pistes, separated by the metre wide middle piste, under strict “no mingling” instructions. Not the same, but better than no games at all. For tracking and tracing purposes a record has been kept of who played on each occasion. We do try.

Gordon Ratcliffe

Yetminster Community Sports Club

The YCSC would like to thank everyone who supported the tractor rally last month and helped to raise £400 for the Somerset and Dorset Air Ambulance. The club, which recently had a much needed make over, is now open every Saturday from 4.00pm to 10.00pm and, on Sundays from midday to 6.00pm, specialising in music events and activities for all the family. Contact ycsc@btinternet.com if you would like to take out free membership. Linda Lovell, Club Quartermistress of Chetnole Chuckers, took these photos at a Kids’ Boules tournament two years ago, long before Covid-19. How carefree people used to be able to be ...

REMINDER

Remember remember … … please keep animals safe on 5th November.

Bonfire night is a time for everyone to have fun and enjoy some socially distanced fireworks. But for many pets and wildlife, the loud bangs and bright lights can be terrifying. The RSPCA says 62% of dogs shown signs of distress during fireworks. Keep pets indoors – you can close windows and curtains to muffle the sound.

If organising the fireworks display, please be aware of the direction the fireworks will take, to avoid going over any fields with horses.