Good Evening Ladies, Gentlemen and Players!
As we stumble out of Winter’s long gloom, we shake off the dust of that darkness and look forward once again to a season of fun on the cricket field.
Last years’ tour was one of the finest, with bright sunshine, 3 wins and 1 x draw. Plenty of fun – often at JC’s expense - and once more we venture to the Isle of Wight in the brightness of a long hot summer we hope.
I have booked out 22 rooms at the Medehamstede Hotel. These are pre-reserved at preferential rates. The rate per person is £36 per night, B & B. This is substantially up from last year Im afraid!!
As usual, the single rooms go quickly and James has just 2 left. (Even in January). So, share if you can, but a double room with single occupation is charged at £65 per night. Let me know what suits you best so that I/we can accommodate you as best as possible.
For those who have not been its brilliantly situated in Shanklin – ideal for beach/chyne and the old town too.
The games we have this year are slightly different;-
Monday 12th June
2pm vs Newport CC at Newclose. We’ve played here before, but Newport CC now have tenure and are hosting us. Im trying to negotiate a time game.
Tuesday 13th June
2pm start vs Island Bakeries CC at Porchester. We’ve played these guys each year and they actually contact ME to arrange the fixture. This is a time game
Wednesday 14th June
1.30 or 2pm vs Shankill & Godshill CC. This is where some of us saw Pinner play last season. Lovely ground, about 10 minutes from the hotel, although a minibus can take us all. A 35 overs game.
Thursday 15th June
6pm start vs Ryde CC, a T20 match to finish the tour, after a day at leisure. Once again, these guys contacted us and even though it’s a short format, it may be a blessing for some of us old ones!
You will see that we’ve lost Northwood CC who could not accommodate us on Thursday, and also Ventnor.
Once again Minibus is available, free, courtesy of our sponsors, Complete Fire Protection. Ferries are available via Wight Link or Red Funnel. You can save £10 per vehicle crossing by booking early.
Evening meals are entirely up to you though Newport and Island Bakeries will no doubt provide BBQ. Wednesday is the farewell dinner, with awards as befits the misdemeanours of our party members.
This is the last tour to Isle of Wight. Please don’t miss out. It’s a lovely Island, quaint villages and great food. Players and Socials all welcome. No deposit to pay.
Please advise soonest if you wish to come on tour, even for a day or two.
This email establishes dates and games, Finer details to follow. Please forward to anyone who is not on this list.
Hope to see you soon…..
Macpie