CHARITY MATCH SUCCESS

The annual northern Lincolnshire charity cricket match on Sunday raised £246 for Diabetes UK. The money will be forwarded to the charity by Alkborough batsman Steve Kirman - one of those who played in the game so kindly hosted at short notice by Keelby CC on their fine new ground. Many thanks go to their officials and groundstaff and to all players and spectators for supporting the game. Rick Green did very good work as treasurer on the day, collecting raffle money and match fees.

SCORES


Ian Fletcher's Veterans' X1 165 for five in 35 overs (Steve Kirman 52 retired, Kev Buttrick 26 not out, Simon Lewis 23, Steve Dixon 23, Ricky Thorpe 2-27); Nigel Fisher's Lincs Cricket Latest X1 166 for five (Ricky Thorpe 47 not out, Bob Leafe 36, Andy Sharp 33, Steve Skipworth 18, Jimmy Snee 17, Ian Fletcher 2-25).

After an enjoyable game played in fine weather and a good tea, Ian Fletcher thanked both teams and umpires Steve Bailey and Brian Cross. He pointed out the win for Fisher's team had levelled the series at three wins apiece. However, he couldn't resist a dig at "yours truly" for playing in jeans (the elastic having expired on the flannels after six years' retirement from playing!). We have promised all concerned to purchase a new set for the 2011 game. Next year we are hoping to return to the traditional August Bank Holiday Monday date. I'm proposing Parkinson's Disease research will be the charity next year.



Before the start...

Umpires Brian Cross (left) and Steve Bailey (right) with Ralph Gray, George Coulson and Steve Dixon.


Jimmy Snee and Dave Willey return to the fine clubhouse at Keelby (below) after a walk round the boundary.