Cricket East
Celebrating our volunteers
Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Huntingdonshire joined Essex Cricket in the Community on Wednesday 5 September to celebrate the work undertaken by their volunteers across the eastern region.
Local county OSCAs winners and those given a special mention outside of the nomination process for their outstanding volunteering were invited to spend the day at Essex CCC watching a first-class game – day 2 of the 4-day match against Surrey – enjoyed lunch and tea and were presented with their certificates.
Special guests included former English first-class cricketer and Essex County Cricket Club Head Coach Anthony McGrath, Australia and Essex Cricketer Peter Siddle, former Essex and England Captain Graham Gooch, Essex County Cricket Club President David Acfi eld and Essex and Surrey Stars player Mady Villiers. ECB Director Martin Darlow was the Master of Ceremonies for the event and during the day interviewed McGrath, Siddle and Gooch.
Cricket East’s Head of Community Cricket said: “I have received some wonderful feedback; everyone had a fantastic day. The day was a small thank you to the team of volunteers who contribute so much to this wonderful game.”
WINNERS
BEDFORDSHIRE
Peter Allen Heartbeat of the Club
Brian Chapman Lifetime Achiever
Peter Sayer Lifetime Achiever
Geoff May Leagues
Elstow Cricket Club NatWest CricketForce
James Bromhall Young Volunteer
Mike Archer Officiating (Umpires & Scorers)
Geoff Swinden Groundsman
Dave Esposito All Stars Cricket
Aneal Thind All Stars Cricket
Abid Hussain Outstanding Services to Cricket in Bedfordshire
Joey Evans Outstanding Services to Cricket in Bedfordshire
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Chris Fuller Heartbeat of the Club
David Ellis Lifetime Achiever
Colin Godsmark Leagues
March Town Cricket Club NatWest CricketForce
Geoff Kirby Young Volunteer
Tai (Cindy) Lim Officiating (Umpires & Scorers)
David Baker Groundsman
Andrew Foster All Stars Cricket
Julie Lemon Outstanding Services to Cricket in Cambridgeshire
Les Mills Outstanding Services to Cricket in Cambridgeshire
HERTFORDSHIRE
Geoff Evans Heartbeat of the Club
Nigel Biggs Lifetime Achiever
Mandy Atkins Leagues
Broxbourne Cricket Club NatWest CricketForce
Scott Davies Young Volunteer
Andrew Parkin Officiating (Umpires & Scorers)
Callum Blair Groundsman
Belinda Jenner All Stars Cricket
Richard Burling Outstanding Services to Cricket in Hertfordshire
Tony Johnson Outstanding Services to Cricket in Hertfordshire
HUNTINGDONSHIRE
Michelle Mills Heartbeat of the Club
Richard & Jenny Presland Lifetime Achiever
Peter Killingworth Leagues
Waresley Cricket Club NatWest CricketForce
Natalie Durham Young Volunteer
Tony Edwards Officiating (Umpires & Scorers)
Ian Puckle Groundsman
Warren Daws All Stars Cricket
Richard Saltmarsh Outstanding Services to Cricket in Huntingdonshire
Bill Taylor Outstanding Services to Cricket in Huntingdonshire
County OSCAs winners will be put forward to represent the counties at the ECB National OSCAs at Lord’s on Tuesday 9 October.
Pictured: Peter Allen’s wife and two children receiving his Heartbeat of the Club OSCA from Bedfordshire Cricket Director Bob Browning. Peter sadly died unexpectedly in November 2017. He was nominated for his commitment and dedication to Bedford CC and being a driving force in bringing the club back into existence in 2006.
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