Jo Walker, from Messingham, long-serving secretary of the Scunthorpe and District Cricket Umpires' Association, retired last night, at the AGM, and was presented with flowers by chairman Mick Knapton, as a token of thanks for all her hard work down the years.
Addressing a good turnout of members at the meeting in Scunthorpe's Brumby Hall cricket pavilion, the chairman paid tribute to Jo's dedication and efficiency. She was duly elected a vice-president.
Peter Douce, from Broughton, who is vice-chairman and welfare officer, was made a life member, having now retired from active umpiring. This honour marks his continuing good work, going back many years.
Mick Knapton, from Barrow, was re-elected chairman, with Bryan Simpson (Broughton) continuing as treasurer, and "yours truly" (Brigg) taking over from Jo as association secretary. Mick Walker, from Messingham, will continue his ever-efficient allocation of officials to matches as our fixture secretary. A printed chart listing the umpires' marks for the Lincolnshire League season was circulated at the meeting and the chairman congratulated Keith Warn, from Howsham, on finishing top of a list covering umpires from the Lincoln, Grimsby and Scunthorpe areas. Keith will receive his trophy at the league's presentation dinner.
The chairman made reference to some impressive average marks achieved during the season, resulting in a number of highly-placed Scunthorpe members.
(It was the first season in which matches outside the Lincs League premier division required team captains to award marks to the umpires).
Anyone reading this who wishes to train to become an umpire is asked to email me. There will be a course starting in January at Brumby Hall cricket pavilion. There won't be a charge for tuition but you will need to buy a copy of Tom Smith's "umpiring bible" - sold at a subsidised cost. Email scoopfisher@aol.com for further details or to put your name down. Please include a telephone number so our trainers can get back to you, in due course.
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