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Post by Minormorris64 on Jul 2, 2020 14:17:06 GMT 1
I’d favour this as it’ll hopefully avoid the usual problem regarding low attendances in the early weeks of the season due to the overlap with the cricket season and people being away on their summer holidays. Always makes me laugh how people seem to think the cricket season has any real impact on attendances, it's mentioned on here every year. So you don't think any "cricketers" watch the Town ?, considering there are 1122 players appearing every Saturday in the Shropshire Cricket League you don't think a number of them would venture to STFC otherwise when the Season is finished ?
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jul 2, 2020 15:24:11 GMT 1
Always makes me laugh how people seem to think the cricket season has any real impact on attendances, it's mentioned on here every year. So you don't think any "cricketers" watch the Town ?, considering there are 1122 players appearing every Saturday in the Shropshire Cricket League you don't think a number of them would venture to STFC otherwise when the Season is finished ? Well its not likely to be an issue this year I'd guess? September before football starts. Is there going to be any cricket this summer (genuine question, ive no idea as i don't follow it at all)
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Post by wakemanender on Jul 2, 2020 15:43:21 GMT 1
just seen a clip of how seating in odean cinemas will look like; asking people to purchase tickets online , but automated machies in cinemas, plety of hand sanitizer stations a family bubble can sit together but then you have 3 seats free either side and the row behind is empty,so a huge drop in seating capacity From what Ive seen when going to the cinema I dont think they will be hit too hard with a drop in seating capacity. Unless it is an absolute blockbuster of a film there is usually plenty of distance between those attending especially when there are a lot of showing times from which to choose. I cant see that there are going to be many must see films out for a considerable time anyway.
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Post by LetchworthShrew on Jul 2, 2020 17:32:45 GMT 1
So you don't think any "cricketers" watch the Town ?, considering there are 1122 players appearing every Saturday in the Shropshire Cricket League you don't think a number of them would venture to STFC otherwise when the Season is finished ? Well its not likely to be an issue this year I'd guess? September before football starts. Is there going to be any cricket this summer (genuine question, ive no idea as i don't follow it at all) Supposed to be an announcement from the ECB re "recreational" cricket this week!
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Post by LetchworthShrew on Jul 2, 2020 17:35:39 GMT 1
just seen a clip of how seating in odean cinemas will look like; asking people to purchase tickets online , but automated machies in cinemas, plety of hand sanitizer stations a family bubble can sit together but then you have 3 seats free either side and the row behind is empty,so a huge drop in seating capacity From what Ive seen when going to the cinema I dont think they will be hit too hard with a drop in seating capacity. Unless it is an absolute blockbuster of a film there is usually plenty of distance between those attending especially when there are a lot of showing times from which to choose. I cant see that there are going to be many must see films out for a considerable time anyway. Most of the releases due when lockdown started were put on hold. Not sure what but there was a new James Bond film which was due to be released. Probably plenty of others.
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Post by wakemanender on Jul 2, 2020 18:16:48 GMT 1
Just wondering that if early season games are to be behind closed doors could the midweek games be played on a tuesday afternoon rather than the evening to keep costs down. Using floodlights is an expense that could be avoided. Also maybe earlier Saturday kick off times.
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Post by Minormorris64 on Jul 3, 2020 11:05:38 GMT 1
Well its not likely to be an issue this year I'd guess? September before football starts. Is there going to be any cricket this summer (genuine question, ive no idea as i don't follow it at all) Supposed to be an announcement from the ECB re "recreational" cricket this week! Just received from the ECB Dear all, Following the submission of our revised guidance to the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport at the start of the week we are waiting for UK Government approval before we can provide any further update on the return of play for recreational cricket. We will be in contact as soon as we have an update to share. Guidance for getting your clubhouse ready We have finalised guidance on preparing your clubhouse and grounds for when recreational clubs can return to playing cricket in England. The date of which, as we have outlined, is still to be confirmed. The Government position has however, been updated to allow the opening of bars and food/drink facilities. Clubs, if they wish to, can begin offering this from 4th July. Within our latest guidance, you can seek information on how to safely offer this to members and visitors. This guidance includes information for those clubs that wish to open their bar and provide any food or drink facilities in accordance with UK Government guidance from 4th July. Please also find here a download to the Action Checklist and the COVID-19 risk assessment template here. These documents can be adapted to individual circumstances and used to inform discussions with your facility provider about safe opening (which may include discussions with Local Authorities or education providers). #Raisethebat Whilst we wait for the return of the recreational game, we are incredibly excited that cricket will return to our screens from Wednesday 8 July when England Men take on the West Indies in the #raisethebat series. The Three Tests will feature individual themes and we hope that clubs will show their support for each initiative. First Test: 8 July During the first, we will honour and celebrate heroes within the cricket family, many of whom have been playing the innings of their lives to support those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. On day one of the first Test the England Men’s players will pay tribute to cricket’s heroes by wearing the names of key workers on their training shirts before the start of the match. Second Test: 16 July During the second Test, with the help of cricket clubs and local community groups, we will be raising awareness of, and helping tackle, food poverty in the UK through a Cricket Tea-A-Thon campaign in partnership with the Trussell Trust, a leading food poverty charity in the UK. We will be hosting a virtual cricket tea event at ‘tea’ on day two of the second Test to get clubs, volunteers and families across the country sharing their own cricket teas on social media and encouraging them to donate products to clubs that have signed up as collection points. • What do clubs need to do? Clubs have the opportunity to register as Trussell Trust food collection points for food banks and we would love for as many to get involved as possible. All they need to do is sign up here. During the match itself, we hope that clubs will encourage their members to host their own cricket teas, share pictures and videos across social media using the #CricketTea and encourage members of the cricket family to donate food to their local cricket club collection point. • When will more details be shared and what do clubs need to do? More information can be found here. We encourage clubs to sign up to be food collection points which they can do by registering here. If you have questions please contact us by emailing here. Third Test: 24 July - Uniting cricket to turn #RedforRuth on Saturday 25 July – for families facing one of life’s toughest tests. Following the huge success of Lord’s turning red last year, The Ruth Strauss Foundation is calling on supporters, fans, clubs, counties, celebrities, companies and the media to help turn cricket red again while watching The Ruth Strauss Foundation Test - England v West Indies at Emirates Old Trafford, 24-28 July. This year RSF has organised a challenge for all recreational clubs! Clubs who go REALLY RED and tag #RedforRuth and @ruthstraussfdn on twitter, will have the chance to be featured on Sky Sports during The Ruth Strauss Foundation Test Match. The winner – picked by Sir Andrew Strauss LIVE on Sky Sports – will receive a visit from the man himself and RSF celebrity ambassadors for a bit of coaching, drinks and a Q&A at the club. Please share the news across your channels to get involved, get the official RSF red t-shirts and help us turn cricket #RedforRuth on Saturday 25 July. For more information on the RSF club challenge with useful copy and imagery, please click here. To Shop #RedForRuth click here. Further information running National Programmes Last week we let you know about the tough decision to cancel Dynamos Cricket this year. Following the update, we have received a number of further questions around All Stars Cricket and the impact of refunds. Please find here updated guidance on both of these. Natwest - Creating your budget This cricket season is unlike any we’ve ever known. That’s why understanding your budget is more crucial than ever. We’ve included some tips in our Guide, here’s just a few on getting a good deal for your club: • The little things – from bags of sugar, to petrol for the lawn mower, make sure you are getting the best deal to help reduce your outgoings. • Reducing costs – Make sure you know club members’ off-field skills to see whether there’s a member who might be able to do the work for you to help reduce the cost. • Being a savvy shopper – Just as we do in everyday life, it’s important to shop around to look for the best deals, compare suppliers and negotiate and you could save considerable money • Using the resources you’ve got – Draw on the resources you already have, both the experience and connections of your members and also existing equipment. For more advice download the full Guide here. Google Digital Garage Thank you to those who signed up to one or more of the recent Google Digital Garage sessions. we hope that you found them helpful and worthwhile. We would be grateful if you were able to provide your feedback on the sessions so that we know if they would be useful to run again in the future, and if so, what amends could be made to improve them. Click here to provide your feedback.
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Post by LetchworthShrew on Jul 3, 2020 11:47:11 GMT 1
Supposed to be an announcement from the ECB re "recreational" cricket this week! Just received from the ECB Dear all, Following the submission of our revised guidance to the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport at the start of the week we are waiting for UK Government approval before we can provide any further update on the return of play for recreational cricket. We will be in contact as soon as we have an update to share. Guidance for getting your clubhouse ready We have finalised guidance on preparing your clubhouse and grounds for when recreational clubs can return to playing cricket in England. The date of which, as we have outlined, is still to be confirmed. The Government position has however, been updated to allow the opening of bars and food/drink facilities. Clubs, if they wish to, can begin offering this from 4th July. Within our latest guidance, you can seek information on how to safely offer this to members and visitors. This guidance includes information for those clubs that wish to open their bar and provide any food or drink facilities in accordance with UK Government guidance from 4th July. Please also find here a download to the Action Checklist and the COVID-19 risk assessment template here. These documents can be adapted to individual circumstances and used to inform discussions with your facility provider about safe opening (which may include discussions with Local Authorities or education providers). #Raisethebat Whilst we wait for the return of the recreational game, we are incredibly excited that cricket will return to our screens from Wednesday 8 July when England Men take on the West Indies in the #raisethebat series. The Three Tests will feature individual themes and we hope that clubs will show their support for each initiative. First Test: 8 July During the first, we will honour and celebrate heroes within the cricket family, many of whom have been playing the innings of their lives to support those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. On day one of the first Test the England Men’s players will pay tribute to cricket’s heroes by wearing the names of key workers on their training shirts before the start of the match. Second Test: 16 July During the second Test, with the help of cricket clubs and local community groups, we will be raising awareness of, and helping tackle, food poverty in the UK through a Cricket Tea-A-Thon campaign in partnership with the Trussell Trust, a leading food poverty charity in the UK. We will be hosting a virtual cricket tea event at ‘tea’ on day two of the second Test to get clubs, volunteers and families across the country sharing their own cricket teas on social media and encouraging them to donate products to clubs that have signed up as collection points. • What do clubs need to do? Clubs have the opportunity to register as Trussell Trust food collection points for food banks and we would love for as many to get involved as possible. All they need to do is sign up here. During the match itself, we hope that clubs will encourage their members to host their own cricket teas, share pictures and videos across social media using the #CricketTea and encourage members of the cricket family to donate food to their local cricket club collection point. • When will more details be shared and what do clubs need to do? More information can be found here. We encourage clubs to sign up to be food collection points which they can do by registering here. If you have questions please contact us by emailing here. Third Test: 24 July - Uniting cricket to turn #RedforRuth on Saturday 25 July – for families facing one of life’s toughest tests. Following the huge success of Lord’s turning red last year, The Ruth Strauss Foundation is calling on supporters, fans, clubs, counties, celebrities, companies and the media to help turn cricket red again while watching The Ruth Strauss Foundation Test - England v West Indies at Emirates Old Trafford, 24-28 July. This year RSF has organised a challenge for all recreational clubs! Clubs who go REALLY RED and tag #RedforRuth and @ruthstraussfdn on twitter, will have the chance to be featured on Sky Sports during The Ruth Strauss Foundation Test Match. The winner – picked by Sir Andrew Strauss LIVE on Sky Sports – will receive a visit from the man himself and RSF celebrity ambassadors for a bit of coaching, drinks and a Q&A at the club. Please share the news across your channels to get involved, get the official RSF red t-shirts and help us turn cricket #RedforRuth on Saturday 25 July. For more information on the RSF club challenge with useful copy and imagery, please click here. To Shop #RedForRuth click here. Further information running National Programmes Last week we let you know about the tough decision to cancel Dynamos Cricket this year. Following the update, we have received a number of further questions around All Stars Cricket and the impact of refunds. Please find here updated guidance on both of these. Natwest - Creating your budget This cricket season is unlike any we’ve ever known. That’s why understanding your budget is more crucial than ever. We’ve included some tips in our Guide, here’s just a few on getting a good deal for your club: • The little things – from bags of sugar, to petrol for the lawn mower, make sure you are getting the best deal to help reduce your outgoings. • Reducing costs – Make sure you know club members’ off-field skills to see whether there’s a member who might be able to do the work for you to help reduce the cost. • Being a savvy shopper – Just as we do in everyday life, it’s important to shop around to look for the best deals, compare suppliers and negotiate and you could save considerable money • Using the resources you’ve got – Draw on the resources you already have, both the experience and connections of your members and also existing equipment. For more advice download the full Guide here. Google Digital Garage Thank you to those who signed up to one or more of the recent Google Digital Garage sessions. we hope that you found them helpful and worthwhile. We would be grateful if you were able to provide your feedback on the sessions so that we know if they would be useful to run again in the future, and if so, what amends could be made to improve them. Click here to provide your feedback. So as far recreational cricket is concerned "still faffing about without a plan"
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Post by LetchworthShrew on Jul 3, 2020 11:51:48 GMT 1
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Post by ssshrew on Jul 3, 2020 12:49:04 GMT 1
changimg room scenario hasn’t stopped football returning.
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Post by staffordshrew on Jul 3, 2020 13:16:46 GMT 1
changimg room scenario hasn’t stopped football returning. Money again. Doesn't sound too difficult though. Drive to the ground in your whites? Pad up outside, since you are not going to playing anyway if it's raining? Take a flask and sandwiches? Don't really have to knock the walls of the changing room down do they, just keep it closed? Difficult times call for making do.
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Post by Minormorris64 on Jul 3, 2020 13:20:28 GMT 1
changimg room scenario hasn’t stopped football returning. I don't think recreational cricket have the odd £4 million quid to test everyone twice a week ! He (Boris) is quite right abou the other factors involving "recreational" cricket Travelling, do you travel to away games in 11 separate vehicles ? (great for the environment) Some changing facilities in the Shropshire League aren't up to scratch in "normal" times let alone with things as they are now Teas are a part of the game and should be cherished, again how to prepare , when , transport etc And then obviously after the game with pubs as they are you CANNOT socialise with the other team etc, etc If it was down to me I would cancel all League Cricket until 2021, just stop faffing, maybe one or two LOCAL club friendlies?
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Post by staffordshrew on Jul 3, 2020 13:31:16 GMT 1
changimg room scenario hasn’t stopped football returning. I don't think recreational cricket have the odd £4 million quid to test everyone twice a week ! He (Boris) is quite right abou the other factors involving "recreational" cricket Travelling, do you travel to away games in 11 separate vehicles ? (great for the environment) Some changing facilities in the Shropshire League aren't up to scratch in "normal" times let alone with things as they are now Teas are a part of the game and should be cherished, again how to prepare , when , transport etc And then obviously after the game with pubs as they are you CANNOT socialise with the other team etc, etc If it was down to me I would cancel all League Cricket until 2021, just stop faffing, maybe one or two LOCAL club friendlies? Sounds a bit defeatist. People share cars to go to work (one in the back anyway) Taxis too. If you can put a face mask on and hop on a bus then why not put a face mask on and travel in the same vehicle at 1 metre + social distance? Should be able to observe 1 metre + playing cricket? Take a picnic? Get some booze in outside at the ground or pub beer garden and observe 1 metre +? If those thst cannot work from home have to go to work then, with social distancing, why can;t they play?
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Post by Minormorris64 on Jul 3, 2020 14:00:35 GMT 1
I don't think recreational cricket have the odd £4 million quid to test everyone twice a week ! He (Boris) is quite right abou the other factors involving "recreational" cricket Travelling, do you travel to away games in 11 separate vehicles ? (great for the environment) Some changing facilities in the Shropshire League aren't up to scratch in "normal" times let alone with things as they are now Teas are a part of the game and should be cherished, again how to prepare , when , transport etc And then obviously after the game with pubs as they are you CANNOT socialise with the other team etc, etc If it was down to me I would cancel all League Cricket until 2021, just stop faffing, maybe one or two LOCAL club friendlies? Sounds a bit defeatist. People share cars to go to work (one in the back anyway) Taxis too. If you can put a face mask on and hop on a bus then why not put a face mask on and travel in the same vehicle at 1 metre + social distance? Should be able to observe 1 metre + playing cricket? Take a picnic? Get some booze in outside at the ground or pub beer garden and observe 1 metre +? If those thst cannot work from home have to go to work then, with social distancing, why can;t they play? I have been at work since April 14th, but I still think if you are going to do something then do it properly or not at all, not defeatist in the slightest, which is why someone who is a 6 nights a week pub man will NOT be going to the ONLY open Pub in BC tomorrow.
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Post by staffordshrew on Jul 3, 2020 14:27:20 GMT 1
Sounds a bit defeatist. People share cars to go to work (one in the back anyway) Taxis too. If you can put a face mask on and hop on a bus then why not put a face mask on and travel in the same vehicle at 1 metre + social distance? Should be able to observe 1 metre + playing cricket? Take a picnic? Get some booze in outside at the ground or pub beer garden and observe 1 metre +? If those thst cannot work from home have to go to work then, with social distancing, why can;t they play? I have been at work since April 14th, but I still think if you are going to do something then do it properly or not at all, not defeatist in the slightest, which is why someone who is a 6 nights a week pub man will NOT be going to the ONLY open Pub in BC tomorrow. Will you be venturing back to the pub on a quiet Tuesday evening though? In times of crisis it's all about adapting and being sensible.
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Post by Feedo Gnasher on Jul 3, 2020 14:32:51 GMT 1
Noting this topic has veered into cricket -
Johnson’s stance on recreational cricket shows yet again how completely clueless he is. Last week it was the dangerous ‘vector of disease’ that is a cricket ball, now when challenged on that he blusters for twenty seconds before muttering something incomprehensible about teas and changing rooms.
The local cricket boards have known for a long time that any return to recreational cricket would involve players changing at home or in their car, and bringing their own food and drink, so for the prime minister to use this as an excuse is utter b******s.
The leagues also know players will have to travel to games alone which has environmental impacts as well as affecting those who can’t drive, so will have smaller regional leagues for what’s left of this season
The ECB and local cricket boards have thought of everything and it’s just another example of an out of touch prime minister with no thought for the common man.
Instead all these cricketers will likely be at their local clubs tomorrow, just in their bars, which they’re allowed to do. That sums up the absurdity of it all.
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Post by staffordshrew on Jul 3, 2020 14:40:58 GMT 1
Noting this topic has veered into cricket - Johnson’s stance on recreational cricket shows yet again how completely clueless he is. Last week it was the dangerous ‘vector of disease’ that is a cricket ball, now when challenged on that he blusters for twenty seconds before muttering something incomprehensible about teas and changing rooms. The local cricket boards have known for a long time that any return to recreational cricket would involve players changing at home or in their car, and bringing their own food and drink, so for the prime minister to use this as an excuse is utter b******s. The leagues also know players will have to travel to games alone which has environmental impacts as well as affecting those who can’t drive, so will have smaller regional leagues for what’s left of this season The ECB and local cricket boards have thought of everything and it’s just another example of an out of touch prime minister with no thought for the common man. Instead all these cricketers will likely be at their local clubs tomorrow, just in their bars, which they’re allowed to do. That sums up the absurdity of it all. Cummings hates cricket and is not too keen on religion or receptions after getting married (Probably parties in general)?
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Post by Minormorris64 on Jul 3, 2020 14:48:25 GMT 1
I have been at work since April 14th, but I still think if you are going to do something then do it properly or not at all, not defeatist in the slightest, which is why someone who is a 6 nights a week pub man will NOT be going to the ONLY open Pub in BC tomorrow. Will you be venturing back to the pub on a quiet Tuesday evening though? In times of crisis it's all about adapting and being sensible.
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Post by Minormorris64 on Jul 3, 2020 14:50:30 GMT 1
Shropshire League have also already said there will be NO promotion/ relegation, so in essence it will only be local friendlies that get played in the end.
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Post by The Shropshire Tenor on Jul 3, 2020 15:14:45 GMT 1
Travel to games reminds me of a story.
My Mum was Belgian and her older brother was a keen cyclist. One Saturday in 1952 he turned up at our house having cycled from Brussels to Shrewsbury, via Ostend and Dover.
My Dad was playing cricket that afternoon and his team were a man short so Uncle Pros volunteered to make up the numbers. He hadn’t even seen a cricket match before but was the sort of man to try anything.
Pros wasn’t keen on cars, so he cycled to the game and played in his cycling kit. Possibly the only Belgian to have played village cricket in Shropshire. As I recall the game was at Pulverbatch, don’t know if that’s correct as I can’t remember them having a team.
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Post by AlisonS on Jul 3, 2020 16:00:36 GMT 1
After all the joy and excitement of last years Cricket World Cup etc, I would be making a lot of compromises to get the amateur game restarted and get kids involved. It’s not exactly a high contact sport. A tragic lack of imagination
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Post by Minormorris64 on Jul 3, 2020 16:17:04 GMT 1
After all the joy and excitement of last years Cricket World Cup etc, I would be making a lot of compromises to get the amateur game restarted and get kids involved. It’s not exactly a high contact sport. A tragic lack of imagination You get 50 kids on a field for training on a Monday night like we do, social distancing ? And how many Parents will "risk" sending their kids ?
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Post by Feedo Gnasher on Jul 3, 2020 16:17:52 GMT 1
After all the joy and excitement of last years Cricket World Cup etc, I would be making a lot of compromises to get the amateur game restarted and get kids involved. It’s not exactly a high contact sport. A tragic lack of imagination You get 50 kids on a field for training on a Monday night like we do, social distancing ? So if you can do that why can’t you get 22 on the same field? It’s baffling.
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Post by Minormorris64 on Jul 3, 2020 16:19:01 GMT 1
You get 50 kids on a field for training on a Monday night like we do, social distancing ? So if you can do that why can’t you get 22 on the same field? It’s baffling. The 11 kids from the opposition would have to travel............how many cars, how many adults ? How may would want to "risk it" ?
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Post by staffordshrew on Jul 3, 2020 16:45:20 GMT 1
Travel to games reminds me of a story. My Mum was Belgian and her older brother was a keen cyclist. One Saturday in 1952 he turned up at our house having cycled from Brussels to Shrewsbury, via Ostend and Dover. My Dad was playing cricket that afternoon and his team were a man short so Uncle Pros volunteered to make up the numbers. He hadn’t even seen a cricket match before but was the sort of man to try anything. Pros wasn’t keen on cars, so he cycled to the game and played in his cycling kit. Possibly the only Belgian to have played village cricket in Shropshire. As I recall the game was at Pulverbatch, don’t know if that’s correct as I can’t remember them having a team. What that story needs is "and he six wickets and scored a century" Elaboration I think they call it.
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Post by The Shropshire Tenor on Jul 3, 2020 16:56:32 GMT 1
After all the joy and excitement of last years Cricket World Cup etc, I would be making a lot of compromises to get the amateur game restarted and get kids involved. It’s not exactly a high contact sport. A tragic lack of imagination You get 50 kids on a field for training on a Monday night like we do, social distancing ? And how many Parents will "risk" sending their kids ? Yet there will be 1,100 kids in the school over the road from my local club in September, all safe according to Williamson. No choice for parents either.
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Post by The Shropshire Tenor on Jul 3, 2020 16:58:41 GMT 1
Travel to games reminds me of a story. My Mum was Belgian and her older brother was a keen cyclist. One Saturday in 1952 he turned up at our house having cycled from Brussels to Shrewsbury, via Ostend and Dover. My Dad was playing cricket that afternoon and his team were a man short so Uncle Pros volunteered to make up the numbers. He hadn’t even seen a cricket match before but was the sort of man to try anything. Pros wasn’t keen on cars, so he cycled to the game and played in his cycling kit. Possibly the only Belgian to have played village cricket in Shropshire. As I recall the game was at Pulverbatch, don’t know if that’s correct as I can’t remember them having a team. What that story needs is "and he six wickets and scored a century" Elaboration I think they call it. Great idea for the next time😀 If I tell the story on a cycling message board I could claim he got the Strava KoM between Shrewsbury and Pulverbatch!
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Post by LetchworthShrew on Jul 3, 2020 20:01:47 GMT 1
Noting this topic has veered into cricket - Johnson’s stance on recreational cricket shows yet again how completely clueless he is. Last week it was the dangerous ‘vector of disease’ that is a cricket ball, now when challenged on that he blusters for twenty seconds before muttering something incomprehensible about teas and changing rooms. The local cricket boards have known for a long time that any return to recreational cricket would involve players changing at home or in their car, and bringing their own food and drink, so for the prime minister to use this as an excuse is utter b******s. The leagues also know players will have to travel to games alone which has environmental impacts as well as affecting those who can’t drive, so will have smaller regional leagues for what’s left of this season The ECB and local cricket boards have thought of everything and it’s just another example of an out of touch prime minister with no thought for the common man. Instead all these cricketers will likely be at their local clubs tomorrow, just in their bars, which they’re allowed to do. That sums up the absurdity of it all. We can close the cricket side of it now. Boris now says it's all fine and can start next weekend!!!!
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Post by stfcfan87 on Jul 5, 2020 23:34:14 GMT 1
After all the joy and excitement of last years Cricket World Cup etc, I would be making a lot of compromises to get the amateur game restarted and get kids involved. It’s not exactly a high contact sport. A tragic lack of imagination You get 50 kids on a field for training on a Monday night like we do, social distancing ? And how many Parents will "risk" sending their kids ? That doesn't really correlate to the amount of people that have been allowed in supermarkets throughout the crisis and now in non-essential shops, particularly as they have stated that being indoors carries a significantly higher risk than being outdoors
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Post by Pilch on Jul 10, 2020 13:02:19 GMT 1
just to throw a spanner in the works
according to the gov 2 households could meet indoors so in theory that could be a box at the meadow for a meal
but they can't go outside the box, spread out and watch a game there
only a matter of time before its announced that limited numbers (STH) are ok but strict facemask rules to apply
I reckon in about 2 weeks we'll hear some news
what do you say ?
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