Accrington C.C. Newsletters 2000

Accrin n Cricket Club I{ews date Accrington opener Steve Birtwistle is pictured during his innings of 24 against Colne last Sunday, one of the bright spots in the lst team's opening day defeat. WAYTTE'S WORLI) Wayre Roberts got the Seconds off to a flier at Colne with an unbeaten maiden century. Wayne's rain intemrpted match winning knock included four sixes and eight fours. WELCOME BACK This weekend we welcome back all rounder Martin Whittle after a seasons break. Due back in action shortly are Steve Juliff and Justin Greenwood, who will both provide the bowling with a touch more variety. THIRD MATCII The Thirds suffered their first defeat of the season at Ramsbottom on Easter Monday in a rain and hail affected match. JUI{IOR CRICKET Nothing to report yet from the Juniors results wise. Both the Under 11's and the Under 17's have been rained off to date. Next to try are the Under 1 1's again this Tuesday in a Cup Match at home to Haslingden. TREAS-URE LINE Run in conjunction with Swinton Lions, Alven Burrows will be pleased to receive any new members who wish to join and have the chance to win the weekly top prize of f1000. SPONSORSIilP Today's Match is sponsored by SDL Trophies. The Match Ball is sponsored by Geoff and Enid Hayhurst, bakers of distinction. TOTAL WHITEWASH You will probably have noticed that our phantom painters have been at it again. Well done lads (or lasses). FROM LITTLE ACORT{S The newly released book about the The Accrington and District Cricket League may be of interest to our visitors from Haslingden as it contains some large chunks of info about some former and current teams from the Valley. The book is on sale at the bar for f6.