Accrington C.C. Newsletters 1996

n Cricket Club ebruary 1996 Newsleltql 'Golden ilIoments' 1. To celebrate ogr -150th anniversary the Cricket Committee are publishing a book called 'Golden Moments' about the history of the club, subtitled 'record of achiwements 1846 - 1996, the book details the outstmding performances of both teems and individuals of the past as well as including special features such as : Lindon Dervhurst's best ever Accrington team Stars of tlre future Memorable Matches Profiles of 50 outstanding amateurs Jrurior succsss On the lighter side The book will also include the best action photographs of Accrington players. To reserve a copy of Golden moments either contact Nigel Stockley (392923) or enter your nrlrne on the fonn on the notice board next to the bar, in the clubhorce. The cost of the book will be approximately f,8. 2. 150th Anniversarv Celebrations A committeeheadedby John Swanney is currently organising evsnts for the coming year. Anyone interested in frefping please contact fonn-1:eSSOtl 3. Cricket The indoor nets at Mount Carmel are going well. As many urs 30 juniors are currently attending the Friday night sessions, many of whom are undff 9 years old. ke season friendlies against Horwich and N1ark Greenhalgh's Leek team have been aranged. In the Worslsy Cup the lst,{I have a home fixture against Colne on Sunday May l2th. 4. Repairs and lvlaintenance All the buildings are in need of repair and general rnaintenance. Assistance is desperately needed in this departrnent. All able bodied persons please contact Peter Barratt i234666). 5. 1996 Professional At present the club is still actively searching for a pro for the new season. 6. Sponsored Walk The 1995 total currently stands at f,608.93. Money is still outstanding from Steven Birtrvistle Duncan McCormack and David Stubbs. 7. Help Would anyone who has any old scorebookg pre 1950 balance sheets, photographs or memorabilia relating to the ciub please contact Nigel Stockley (392923). 8. Sponsorship Len Dewhurst and Rod Kenyon will be handling the board sponsors and also the 'Track Suit Draw' this season. As always we would ask you to support our sponsors were possible. 9. Scorers V/ould anyone interested in scoring for any of the four senior teams piease contact Peter Barratt (234666). 10. Caps Caps, as worn by fhe lst )G are available from either Joha Swanney or Alven Burrows at the indoor nsts. The price is S6.