Peter Douce, from Broughton, vice-chairman of the Scunthorpe and District Cricket Umpires' Association, officiated in his last match yesterday before stepping into a very well-earned retirement.
Peter, who has been umpiring locally for 29 years, stood in the Lincs division one game at West Halton Lane between Alkborough 2nds and Scunthorpe Town.
After tea, players from both sides sportingly formed a guard of honour as he entered the field to umpire his very last session of play.
Alkborough skipper Andy "Chippy" Clay also presented Peter with a bottle of wine, on behalf of the home club - a nice gesture.
Peter intends to carry on helping behind the scenes, which is just as well as he's the man who handles the vital paperwork for enhanced CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) checks, without which no umpires would be permitted to stand in any games.
Peter has helped, and encouraged, new umpires down the years and many of us are in his debt for advice and wise counsel received.
We understand Peter wants to keep in touch with local cricket next season, as a spectator, and he will be assured a warm welcome wherever he chooses to go.
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