Cricket in Chitterne
We're not sure when cricket first came to Chitterne but there are reports of matches as early as the 1880s and photographs from the 1920s and 1950s. However, Chitterne Cricket Club in its current form was set up in 2001 and has played pretty continuously since.
In this time, the playing field has developed as a ground, and whilst it has slightly more slope than Lords, and is occasionally slightly soggy, it provides a very picturesque backdrop for social cricket. Unsurprisingly tea is as important as the game, and the club has probably got a better reputation for the former.
We endeavour to play about 10 matches a season depending on the weather and the season usually starts in late April with a friendly intra- club loosener.
Season 2024
FIXTURES
Sunday 12th May Chitterne Warm-up Game
Sunday 19th May Erlestoke
Sunday 2nd June Nairobi Nomads
Sunday 9th June Michael Horsfall/Rafe Seymour XI
Sunday 29th June Lambeth Wanderers (followed by CCC BBQ)
Sunday 14th July Horningsham
Sunday 28th July Avon Valley
Saturday 11th August Heytesbury and Sutton Veny
Sunday 25th August Chilmark (A)
Sunday 8th Sept President’s XI
All fixtures are at Home less for Chilmark.
All fixtures 2pm start less for Avon Valley at 2:30pm
New Players
New players of any age, gender or skill level are always welcome. The objective is to play cricket in an enjoyable and supportive environment in order to encourage the maximum participation. Occasionally we will run net sessions with some coaching support. We have an all-weather net and bowling machine available for all members to use.
Non Players
Non-players are especially welcome either as spectators, or volunteers. There is plenty of work to do to deliver the quality of tea the club has become known for, but also to prepare the ground and maintain the equipment.
Membership
Membership is exceedingly reasonable. Last years subscriptions were £15 for a single player, £20 for a family, and £10 for a social member. These will be reviewed at the April Committee meeting. These are preferably paid online via BACS (Chitterne Cricket Club, SC:309950, AC: 18075663)
Chitterne Cricket Club
President: Air Chief Marshal Sir Dick Johns GCB KCVO CBE
Committee 2024
Chairman John Smedley
Captain Michael Horsfall
Vice Captain Nick Martin
Secretary/Treasurer Richard Hendrickse
Head Groundsman Jeremy Reid
Fixtures Anthony Knyvett
Teas and Asst Sec Helen Carter
Charles Horsfall
Andrew Clarke
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