May 2009 News

Cancellation: Mount vs ???, Sunday 31st May 2009

I am sorry to inform you that we have not been able to find any alternative opposition for this coming Sunday and we therefore do not have a game.

If you have not already done so could you please let me know your availability for June 7th

Also please bear in mind that Sunday 21st June is the Presidents Match. The day will follow the traditional pattern with the match starting at about midday. We will break for lunch at around 1.30. Please bring your own lunch and any other refreshment you wish to partake of.

Tea will be taken between the innings. Anita Hair as kindly offered to co ordinate the teas but offers of assistance would be greatly appreciated

Further information regarding the post match festivities will be communicated in due course.

Bob Palmer; Friday, May 29th, 2009 @ 1601

Teamsheet: Mount vs ???, Sunday 31st May 2009

Further to my previous message, Will has not yet been able to find a fixture for this coming Sunday but is in touch with some clubs to see what can be done.

If we do find something I will let you know but in the meantime the following have been selected, just in case

  1. G Cox
  2. I Frankel
  3. B Cheveralls
  4. J Collison
  5. H Garcia
  6. S Jackson
  7. R Postlethwaite
  8. B Palmer
  9. P Southward
  10. D Thomas
  11. M Wilcox

Umpire: S Orrock
Scorer: C Clement

If you cannot play please let me know as soon as possible and equally I will let you know as soon as possible if we have a game.

Bob Palmer; Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 @ 1540

Mount vs Southend, Sunday 31st May 2009 @ Southend

Some of you will be aware that there are problems involving Southend and their pavilion and they advised Will last Friday that they would not be able to host us next Sunday. We offered to play them at the school but they have now advised will that they unable to play at all this coming week.

We are trying to find an alternative fixture, either home or away, and I will keep you informed of developments.

If you have not already done sio can you please let me know if you are available for this coming Sunday and also for the following week June 7th when we are playing the Alleyn Court X1.

Bob Palmer; Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 @ 1027

Teamsheet: Mount vs Eton House OB, Sunday 24th May 2009

The following have been selected:

  1. G Cox
  2. I Frankel (Grd)
  3. J Collison (Grd)
  4. B Cheveralls
  5. H Garcia
  6. X Martin
  7. R Palmer (Grd)
  8. R Postlethwaite
  9. P Southward
  10. D Thomas
  11. M Wilcox

Umpires: G Ferguson/S Orrock
Scorer C Clement

The opposition have kindly offered to organise teas for this coming Sunday, in memory of their old school days, an offer which has been gratefully accepted by me as it means one less task for me to organise!. Thank you, Nigel.

I have nominated myself for ground duties along with Ilan and Jay but as I have no clue as to where the equipment is stored at present any other offers of assistance would be very welcome

Match report

Mount vs Westcliff
Westcliff: 223/4 - T Hair 2/31
Mount 218ao - Frankel 73, Jackson 66, Garcia 50

A valiant effort in chasing down the Westcliff total which was dominated by their overseas player who scored a quick century before retiring. In reply we made a bright start with Ilan and Simon putting on 126 for the first wicket but once Ilan had departed wickets tumbled steadily and we declined to 186-8 before some entertaining hitting from Hilton Garcia took him to his first half century for Mount and the total to within 5 runs of Westcliff before we were finally dismissed.

Please remember that the Presidents Match is on June 21st and we would like to have as many Mount members/players as possible in attendance on this day. Please let me know if you are available to play or support in any way.

Thank you

Bob Palmer; Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 @ 0941

Availabilites: Mount vs Eton House OB, Sunday 24th May 2009

If you hve not already done so, please could you advise your availability for this coming Sunday.

Bob Palmer; Monday, May 18th, 2009 @ 1110

Teamsheet: Mount vs Westcliff, Sunday 17th May 2009

The following have been selected

  1. I Frankel (Capt)
  2. S Jackson (Teas)
  3. B Cheveralls
  4. J Collison
  5. P Fraser
  6. H Garcia (ground)
  7. T Hair
  8. R Postlethwaite
  9. P Southward (ground)
  10. D Thomas
  11. M Wilcox (ground)

Umpire: S Orrock
Scorer: C Clement

With the cancellation of the two previous games this is still our first home game so if as many as possible can turn up early to help prepare it would be greatly appreciated!!

March report

Once again nothing to report on but hopefully next week I will be able to amuse you with some witty comments!!

Bob Palmer; Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 @ 1128

Addendum to the recent cancellations

My memory does not go back as far as some but we have played both Wenden and Raphael for many years and this is, as far as I remember, the first time either have called off. I very much hope Westcliff will not do the same next week!!

Please remember that Eton House OB are organising the tea on Southchurch Lawn on 24th.

William Wilcox; Friday, May 8th, 2009 @ 1742

News about a re-arranged fixture for Sunday 10th May 2009

With the help of Stewart I have contacted a couple of clubs who were shown on the Essex league website as seeking a fixture or this coming Sunday but to no avail.

Regretably I therefore have to advise you that we do not have a game on Sunday.

If you can let me know in due course if you are available for the 17th which as we are playing Westcliff, should go ahead, I would be grateful

Bob Palmer; Friday, May 8th, 2009 @ 1651

Cancellation: Mount vs Raphael, Sunday 10th May 2009

I am very sorry to have to advise you that our scheduled opponents Raphael have just cried off as they are unable to raise a side so, as things stand at the moment we again have no fixture this weekend.

If there is any chance of getting another fixture I will of course advise you.

Having spent the week putting a team together, with the help of David and Mark, and finally coming up with 11 this morning. I was not particularly amused to hear the news and I imaging that those of you who were down to play will likely share my sentiments

Bob Palmer; Friday, May 8th, 2009 @ 1211

Teamsheet: Mount vs Raphael, Sunday 10th May 2009

I am pleased to advise that the Nother brothers have been dropped and their places have been filled as per the sheet below

  1. G Cox (Ground)
  2. S Jackson (Tea)
  3. R Postlethwaite
  4. D Thomas
  5. P Southward (Ground)
  6. M Wilcox (Ground)
  7. P Fraser
  8. J Collison
  9. Yusuf Goolamanee
  10. G Oakley
  11. P Hart

Umpire: S Orrock
Scorer: C Clement

Bob Palmer; Friday, May 8th, 2009 @ 1128

Teamsheet: Mount vs Raphael, Sunday 10th May 2009

As I am out all day tomorrow and part of Thursday I am circulating the team sheet as it stands at this moment. I am hopeful of hearing from some others during the course of the next day or so

  1. G Cox (Ground)
  2. S Jackson (Tea)
  3. R Postlethwaite
  4. D Thomas
  5. P Southward (Ground)
  6. M Wilcox (Ground)
  7. P Fraser
  8. J Collison
  9. Luke? (surname to be confirmed by DT)
  10. A Nother
  11. B Nother

Umpire: S Orrock
Scorer: C Clement

As you know Wenden cried off last weekend so I am afraid there is no match to report on. Hopefully better luck this week.

Bob Palmer; Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 @ 2159

Availabilites: Mount vs Raphael, Sunday 10th May 2009

I am awaiting some replies re availabilty and as I am out all day tomorrow I may not be able to send the team sheet until Thursday.

However, if you have indicated that you are available it is most likely that you will be playing so please do not go and arrange to visit granny!!

Bob Palmer; Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 @ 1550

Cancellation: Mount vs Wendon, Sunday 3rd May 2009

I am sorry to inform all those selected to play that the match is cancelled as Wendedn have been unable to raise a team and cried off last evening..

Would those of you who have not already advised me, please let me know, as soon as possible, your availability for next Sunday, the 10th, which is a home game against Raphael.

Bob Palmer; Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 @ 0858