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Monday 5th May 2008.....A win against Skelmersdale

The 1stXI entertained another newly promoted side in Skelmersdale. The visitors won the toss and decided to bowl. Sefton started well and reached 46 before the first wicket fell with Ben Moore scoring 35 and Chris Bellis making 10. However only James Cain (21) of the remaining batsmen went on to make double figures as they were dismissed for 97. In reply, Skelmersdale reached 67 before the third wicket fell but went on to be dismissed for 89. There was outstanding bowling performances from Dave Baird (5 for 26) and Robbie Houghton (3 for 19)

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Cockspur Cup

The 1stXI Cockspur Cup game against Elton CC from Bury was called off because of the weather. Hopefully, it will be played next Sunday, 11th May

Saturday 3rd May......Defeat at Rainford

The 1stXI visited newly promoted Rainford and were put in to bat. They, again, found runs hard to get and were dismissed for 76 with only John Jackson (15), Ben Moore (12) and Paul Squires (12) reaching double figures. In reply the home side lost just two wickets in reaching the required total.

The 3rdXI played Wavertree thirds on the Lower Ground. The visitors were dismissed for 83 with Brian Viner taking 3 for 13 and Robin Brown 4 for 24. Sefton lost 5 wickets in reaching the required total with Rick Anderson (39) top scoring.

The 4thXI visited New Brighton to play their AH XI. They won the toss, put the home side in to bat, and saw them go on to reach 168 for 8 in 54 overs with Peter Hazlehurst taking 3 for 24. Sefton's reply was 132 for 9 with Terry Cordner (37) and Jakob Surtees-Smith (33) top scoring in a drawn game.

Sefton Park fielded five sides for the first time on a Saturday for the first time with other weeks having cancellations. They visited Huyton and dismissed the home side for 21. Top bowlers were Stuart Lomas (3 for 3), James Manley (3 for 5) and skipper Jamie Bowman (2 for 0). The required total was reached for the loss of one wicket.

Saturday 26th April....First win of the Season against Huyton

The 1stXI gained their first victory the season against Huyton in a low scoring game. Huyton won the toss, put Sefton in to bat and they found the going difficult being eventually dismissed for 118. James Cain, playing his first game at home top scored with 31. In reply, Sefton found an unlikely star bowler in Ben Moore who took 4 for 22 in 8 overs. David Baird took 3 for 23 and Robbie Houghton 2 for 38 as the visitors were dismissed for 100

The 2ndXI visited Lytham and won by 32 runs. Sefton batted first and scored 207 for 2 with Iain Squires continuing his excellent form, scoring 81 not out, Ian Seabury made 51. The performance of the day came from Jonny Woodsmith who scored 56 not out and then went on to take 4 for 2 in 3.1 overs. Phil Calrow took 4 for 46 as the home side were dismissed for 175.

The 3rdXI visited New Brighton to play the the New Brighton PDXI. Sefton batted first and score 175 all out with Matt Child (52) and Jonny Sproson (41) top scoring In reply the home side did not chase the total and reached 125 for 7 with Rob Hurley taking 3 for 20 and Vince Abel 3 for 9 Skipper James Pearce says that this was a fine team performance and picked out excellent wicket-keeping by Rick Anderson.

The 4thXI had a disappointing performance against Wallasey thirds on the Lower Ground, Sefton won the toss and put the visitors in to bat. They reached 204 for 4 declared in 45 overs. In reply, only Nev Bann(35) and Stuart Marshall-Clarke (18) reached double figures as they were dismissed for 86.

The 5thXI game was called of because Caldy could not raise a 4thXI

Saturday 19th April.....First XI defeat at Newton le Willows

After their first game of the season was called off without a ball being bowled, the 1stXI visited Newton le Willows where the home team won the the toss and decided to bowl first. Sefton made a reasonable start, reaching 39 before the first wicket fell but then they fell quickly, apart for a stand of 35 for the seventh wicket between Matty Phythian (26) and Paul Squires (7 not out). This took them to 121 but only one more run was added to reach the final total of 122 in 45.5 overs. Apart from Matty Phythian, the top scorers were openers Chris Bellis (36) and Ben Moore (21).

In reply, the home side made steady progress to reach the required total in the 51st over for the loss of 4 wickets. David Baird was the pick if the bowlers, finishing with 3 for 36 in 14 overs.

Ormskirk were the visitors to Sefton Park for the 2ndXI game.

Sefton batted first and Peter Jones (30) and Iain Squires (39) made an opening stand of 62. After this, however, only Phil Calrow (21) offered much resistance as they were dismissed for 166.

Another good opening stand saw Ormskirk reach 53 before a wicket fell but again a collapse followed with new boy Sha Wali taking 4 for 32, Ormskirk reached 133 for 8 and the game was drawn.

The 3rdXI entertained Liverpool thirds on the Lower Ground. The visitors batted first and reached 199 for 3 declared.

Sefton set about the total quickly and reached it for the loss of 7 wickets with Nick Blackburn making 51, Johnny Sproson 38 and Matt Child 40 in an excellent victory

The first game ever for Sefton Park's Saturday 5thXI saw them visit Caldy to play their 3rdXI. The home side batted first and scored 167 for 7 declared with Mark Garnett taking 3 for 29.

Sefton went on to win by 3 wickets, finishing on 169 for 7 with James Harrison (67), Simon Gozzard (48 not out) and Adam Flynn (23) top scoring. A good start for Jamie Bowman's side.

Saturday 12th April.....Only second XI play

The weekend of 12th/13th April saw all the home games called off and the only game that took place was the 2ndXI's visit to Northern. Despite waiting until 3:30pm, the game was played with the area surrounding the wicket being very wet The home team batted first and declared on 169 for 3 in the 31st over. In reply, Sefton Park were dismissed for 137 (33 overs) with Jonny Woodsmith making his first 2ndXI half century, scoring 51, and Iain Squires making 28

Pre- Season Friendly called off.

The pre-season friendly against Alder was called off because of the weather.

Thanks to Nev Bann for the photograph

Robin Brown's Start of Season Letter

Robin Brown's Start of Season Letter is now online here

JUNIOR MEMBERS REGISTRATION & KIT SWAP NIGHT .....

Takes place on Monday 28th April 2008 at 6.00pm

Can Junior Members and parents come along to complete your registration forms and join for the coming season. Outdoor nets start on Monday 12 May 2008 at 6.00pm

We are also holding a 'Kit Swap' night at the same time - bring along any outgrown kit e.g. shirts, trousers, gloves & pads etc. and swap it.

Any item taken will be charged at £1 which will be donated to the junior section of the Club.

If you have any items you no longer want please either leave them behind the bar before the night or bring them along with you.

Please ensure any kit brought is clean !!!!

James Pearce to run London Marathon

Third XI captain James Pearce is running the London Marathon on 13th April.

Please support him

He says:-

Dear All,
As some of you will know I am running the London Marathon on Sunday, April 13. It will the first and last time I ever attempt anything so stupid.

It's all for a good cause as I'm raising cash for Claire House Children's Hospice. It's a great charity based in Wirral which offers specialist care for terminally ill children and provides support for their families. They rely entirely on the generosity of donations to keep the doors of the hospice open.

I'm hoping to raise over £1,000 and I really need your help so please dig deep.

The best way to sponsor me is online at: http://www.justgiving.com/jamespearcemarathon

Anything you are able to donate will be massively appreciated.

Many thanks,

James Pearce

AGM 2008

The Annual General Meeting took place on Thursday 28th February with Bob Paisley in the chair.

The members heard that the Club is still in a difficult financial position but the Management Board had put measures in place that hopefully would improve the situation. The most important of these was the introduction of Hydes Brewery as our beer supplier. The catering arrangements had been changed to allow self catering again and this is showing in an increased number of functions.

The Club had achieved the Clubmark accreditation during 2007 and this would enable it to apply for a number of grants.

Tom Hughes has become the new Secretary but most of the other Board members remained the same.

There is a need for a Development Chairman, however. This job would require someone developing new ideas in the Club and also marketing the Club. On the cricket side, the cricket committee require someone to look after the new areas that have opened up with Clubmark.

It is possible that the role would require two or more people. If you are interested, please contact a Board Member.

A number of report were submitted to the AGM and are now online