Author: Nick Paul

GCC Indoor Nets

Time to dust off the cobwebs again and get prepared for the start of the 2024 season, you don’t want to be missing those straight ones early on. This years indoor nets will again be held at Long Stratton Sports Centre Times and dates for training are as follows 22nd February 29th February 7th March 14th March 21st March 28th March 4th April 11th April All sessions are from 7pm-9pm £5 per session – 20 spaces available per week – to be booked & paid through the Teamo app Garboldisham are always on the look out for new players to join. You could be someone who is looking to take up the sport for the 1st time or a player with plenty of overs under their belt looking to get back into playing. If you are interested in playing please contact Club Captain Danny Cash on 07857 785516 Address for the sports centre is Long Stratton Leisure Centre Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2UY Look forward to seeing plenty there

Live band at The Langley

After the 2s and 3s respective home games a week Saturday (29th July), we have THE  GRAY WOLF BAND playing at the club. Starting at 8.30pm. Entry is FREE, and the bar will be well stocked!! It would be great if all players/members can make the effort to attend and support the event. Please extend the invite to all partners, family and friends!!! We hope to see you all there!!!

GCC Fantasy League 2023

The season is fast approaching and it’s not just the pitch that needs preparing…. The GCC Fantasy League is back and it’s time to pick your XI’s! They will earn you points on Saturdays, raise money for the club and for an astute few team managers, a prize at the end of the season. Entry costs £10 per team, you may pick multiple teams… Top 3 places at the end of the season will be winning cash prizes (the more entries the higher the prize). Player values are generated from points that would have been earned last season, so pick wisely. GCC FANTASY 2023 To enter, choose your team name and select your XI totalling 55 or less. Entry costs £10 per team, payable to Garboldisham CC AC:70452343 — SC: 20-26-34 with “GFL  your name” as the subject. Please email your team sheet to joshua.n.rowe@gmail.com Good luck to all

An evening with Henry Blofeld

Garboldisham Cricket Club are delighted to announce that legendary sports journalist Henry Blofeld will be our special guest speaker for our annual dinner at the picturesque Lyng Farm Barn on Friday 24th March. Many of you will of heard Blowers over the radio during his innings of more than 40 years working for Test Match Special, now is your opportunity to listen to him in person. Club captain Danny Cash will be hosting the evening with comedian Martin Gold also performing Tickets are available for £60 per person. Ticket price includes a 4 course meal. Please get in contact with Danny Cash on 07857 785516 to book your seat. The club will also be holding an auction during the evening, so if you are able to offer anything as a donation that we can auction please contact Danny also.  

GCC Indoor Nets

Time to dust off the cobwebs again and get prepared for the start of the 2023 season. A couple of new captains to try and impress in Phil King & George Gooderham This years indoor nets will again be held at Long Stratton Sports Centre Times and dates for training are as follows 2nd February 16th February 2nd March 16th March 30th March All sessions are from 7pm-9pm £5 per session Garboldisham are always on the look out for new players to join. You could be someone who is looking to take up the sport for the 1st time or a player with plenty of overs under their belt looking to get back into playing. If you are interested in playing please contact Club Captain Danny Cash on 07857 785516 Address for the sports centre is Long Stratton Leisure Centre Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2UY Look forward to seeing plenty there

GCC Quiz Night

Do you see yourself as the smartest at the club? Do you fancying pitting your wits against your teammates, family or friends? Quizmaster Danny Cash will be hosting a quiz in the clubhouse on June 11th, starting at 8:30pm. £10 per team of up to 5 people. There will be food available to purchase on the night. The prize for the winner will be a beer voucher worth half the amount of money taken in quiz entries. Please let Danny know if you wish to enter a team

GCC Race Night Returns

After a few seasons without one the Garboldisham Cricket Club race night returns for another year. Whether you back a dud or have a winner in every race, it is a fun night all round for everyone. The race night is on Saturday 23rd April after our home friendlies against both Newmarket and Frettenham. Entry is free and there will be food available to buy on the night. Horses are available to buy at £5 each and race sponsors are available at £25. There will be prizes for the winner of each race. Please contact Johnny Leech on 07760 884467 if you would like to buy a horse or sponsor a race. The 1st race of the night will start at 8pm Look forward to seeing plenty of you there

GCC Fantasy League 2022

The season is fast approaching and it’s not just the pitch that needs preparing…. The GCC Fantasy League is back and it’s time to pick your XI’s! They will earn you points on Saturdays, raise money for the club and for an astute few team managers, a prize at the end of the season. Entry costs £10 per team, you may pick multiple teams… Top 3 places at the end of the season will be winning cash prizes (the more entries the higher the prize). Player values are generated from points that would have been earned last season, so pick wisely. GCC Fantasy League Selection Sheet 2022 To enter, choose your team name and select your XI totalling 55 or less. Entry costs £10 per team, payable to Garboldisham CC AC:70452343 — SC: 20-26-34 with “GFL  your name” as the subject. Please email your team sheet to garbfantasyleague@gmail.com Good luck to all

Indoor Nets

Time to dust off the cobwebs and get prepared for the start of the 2022 season. This years indoor nets will be held at Long Stratton Sports Centre Times and dates for training are as follows 3rd February 17th February 3rd March 17th March 24th March 7th April All sessions are from 8pm-10pm £3 per session Garboldisham are always on the look out for new players to join. You could be someone who is looking to take up the sport for the 1st time or a player with plenty of overs under their belt looking to get back into playing. If you are interested in playing please contact Club Captain Danny Cash on 07857 785516 Address for the sports centre is Long Stratton Leisure Centre Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2UY Look forward to seeing plenty there

Season review

With the cricket season over with for another year it’s time for a brief look over how each team did for the season and the highlights of the season. The 1st team under the captaincy of Danny Cash finished the season in 5th place in the Norfolk Cricket Alliance Premier League. Standout batsman for the season was without doubt Craig Estlea who finished the season with 778 league runs which put him highest run scorer in the division which included 3 x 100’s & 1 x 50. He scored a mammoth 181 against North Runcton off 124 balls which included 18 x 4’s & 10 x 6’s. Craig was involved a partnership of 238 in that innings with Matt Allin who had his best season for the club with 440 runs with the bat and 19 catches when he took over wicket keeping duties halfway through the season. New signing Josh Rowe was by far the best bowler with the ball finishing top wicket taker in the division with 38 league wickets including two 5 …