MCC Newsletter- August 2018

You can find all the latest match reports in the Melksham News and on our website at https://melkshamcricket.co.uk/news/

The clubs end of season pitch renovation takes place on Saturday 15th September, it’s really important that as many club members turn up to help to make it as light work as possible for the groundsman.  This is also the Community Apple Pressing Day so the bar will be open all day so Families are welcome to come and make a day of it.

The club have now installed a new online payment card system.

If you would like to pay your Membership, Match Fees, Beverages or Session Fees by Bank Transfer, please let us know and we will be in touch with further details.

We would like to do some much needed club fundraising in the winter months, anyone with any ideas or would like to do something/help out? Please do let me know.

Sponsorship – If you own a business or know of someone who is wiling to sponsor the club, then please get in touch.

FACEBOOK – www.facebook.com/melkshamcricketWEBSITE – www.melkshamcricket.co.uk

TWITTER – @MelkshamCricket

Please visit us online and tell us what you think!

INDOOR CRICKET TEAM

We are looking into entering the indoor cricket league this winter, but we need to know how many players are interested before committing to it. Please email myself or get in touch via the club’s facebook page if you are interested.

LADIES CRICKET TEAM

The club is also lookig at starting a womens section, if you are interested or know of anyone that would be please pass on our details and get in touch.

YOUNG SESSIONS

NEW Winter Youth Programme starting on Friday 7^th September

UNDER 8s  – AllStars sessions are aimed at providing children Under 8 with a great first experience in cricket. It is a FUN and ACTIVE way to develop your child’s skills, and through the sessions they will learn lots – as well as make new friends – in a safe and inclusive environment.  The sessions deliver game-based activities that teach basic cricket skills including catching, throwing and hitting moving balls and social skills such as teamwork and communication.

OVER 8s – These sessions are aimed at delivering the next entry level in cricket coaching both in technical, batting, bowling, fielding and match play cricket.

Both girls and boys are welcome. Our coaches are ECB trained, DBS certified and First Aid trained.

 

Times – (Term time only sessions)

Under 8s – 4pm – 5pm

Over 8s 5pm – 6pm

Dates / Costs:

Term 1; Friday 7^th September to Friday 19^th October

£4 pay as you go or £21 for 7 sessions

Term 2; Friday 9^th November to Friday 30^th November

£4 pay as you go or £12 for 4 sessions        Continuing into 2019.

Location – The Canberra Young Centre, 56 Spa Road, Melksham, SN12 7NY – Free Parking to the rear

Clothing – As it is winter training, we have the opportunity to be both inside and out in the basketball court (Outdoor Flood Lights).  Please therefore bring a jumper or coat as we may be outside even if the weather is dry.  Please continue to bring a water bottle to sessions.

Parents are welcome to sit in the upstairs gallery whilst the session is on.  We hope to set up a refreshment station with hot drinks etc for the parents and we would like to hear from anyone who would be happy to help run it.

The club is run by a number of volunteers.  We welcome offers of help from all members, and hope that as you feel part of the club you may be able to get involved.

We look forward to seeing you in September and hope you have a good summer break.

To register for the winter sessions – please email debzstewart@yahoo.co.uk so we have an idea of the register on the first session.  Any new players more than welcome, please pass on the clubs contact details or bring them along!

Thank you – Debs, Josh & the Youth Team.

WHATS ON AT THE BOUNDARY

Thurs 16th August – 5pm – 8pm – The Positive Pup – Dog Training Classes – 07715 863999