Gidea Park & Romford Cricket Club website news

No Smoking Policy

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Gallows Corner Sports & Social Club - No Smoking Policy

You will be aware that with effect from 1 July 2007, a no smoking law in public buildings came in to force in England. We are obliged by law to abide by this, so with effect from 1 July

Club Codes of Conduct - please read

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The club has adopted the following ECB Codes of Conduct to ensure the wellbeing of all its members:
1. Members and Guests
2. Young people
3. Coaches and volunteers
4. Parents and guardians
The club encourages all members to be fa

GP&R successfully achieve Clubmark re-accreditation

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

GP&R CC is delighted to have successfully achieved Clubmark re-accreditation on 29th September 2008 for the next three years. The Club is one of over 2,800 accredited clubs across 25 sports in the UK.

This award demonstrates the Club's ongo

LEAGUE, CUP AND FRIENDLY FIXTURES ARE NOW ON THE WEBSITE

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The club's fixtures for 2009 are now posted on the website. Further fixtures are being made and will be added when confirmed. The season commences 18 April with a friendly double header against Harold Wood, with the 1sts travelling to help inaugurate

New Guidance on wearing of helmets for young players

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

ECB have announced that changes have been made to the guidance on young players wearing helmets.
Two changes are to be implemented for 2009 season.
1) Young wicket keepers will be allowed to wear a face mask if they wish to do so or continue

Playing Members: Update Your Availability

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

To all playing members: please login and update your availability regularly to ensure you are selected correctly.

New Sponsors for GP&R

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The club is delighted to have agreed new three and a half year sponsorship deals with two local businesses, James Read Opticians and Click Hearing, both of whom are based in Upminster. The deals start in July 2009 and the companies branding will appe

Check Out the Club Shop for exciting range of playing kit

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gidea Park & Romford CC have teamed up with Surridge Sport, the leading cricket teamwear supplier, to bring members and supporters an exciting range of playing kit, training kit and leisurewear, all available to order online.

Essex 'Hit the Top' Launched at GP&R

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gidea Park & Romford CC hosted the launch of ‘Hit The Top’ in Essex on Wednesday July 29th at Gallows Corner. 'Hit The Top' is a programme designed to provide opportunities for those with learning and physical disabilities aged 10 to 16. On the day a

Colts Presentation Evening

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday night saw the Colts section hold its presentation evening. Awards were presented to Players of the Year in each age group and from "The Hit The Top" disability group.

The Club would like to thank Mervyn Westfield and Maurice Chambers

Disability Cricket League 2010

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

GP&R took part in the first ever junior disability cricket league in 2010 along with South Loughton CC, Springfield CC and Belhus CC. Matches were played on a festival basis at five grounds on the following dates and venues with a proposal f

2010 Club Award Winners

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The club's annual awards were announced at November's AGM:

Alan Stevens Batting Trophy - James Patient 649 league runs in the 3rd XI

Fletcher Cup for Bowling - Nelson Lopes 36 league wickets for 4th XI an

GP&R win Essex Disability Festival

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Gidea Park and Romford Cricket Club are the Essex Disability Cricket Champions after winning the "Hit The Top" Disability Cricket Festival held at Gallows Corner on Thursday 8th April.

Four teams from around Essex took part in "Hit the Top"

COLTS WINTER NETS DETAILS RELEASED!

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Details of this years colts winter nets ahve been released. Download the application form here! Winter net letter.doc . GPRCC would like to thank Collard

Winter Nets

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Senior winter nets are still taking place at The Jack Carter Centre, The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3PS on a Sunday between 17:30 and 18:30.

Please contact Brijesh Patel or Russ Collard if you wish to attend. Price is £4.00.

Stag Supper Friday 11th March

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The club's annual Stag Supper will take place at the clubhouse on Friday 11th March. The evening consists of a 3 course meal, club and guest speakers and presentation of the annual awards. Further details are available from Chris Webber. The evening

Natwest Cricketforce Report

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NatWest Cricketforce over the weekend of Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th April was a big success in refurbishing and painting the sightscreens and decorating the groundfloor exterior of the clubhouse. In some brilliant weather, on the screens the d

Opening weekend, League Cup win for the 1sts v Loughton, wins for 2nds and 3rds

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The opening round of the Dukes Essex League Cup saw us entertain Premier League side Loughton and in a hard fought match we emerged winners by three wickets. After the visitors raced to 100 for 2 off 15 overs of their allotted 40 overs, the spinners

Week 2 League cup win for 1sts, wins for 2nds and 3rds, draw for the 4ths

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On another bright and sunny day but with a stiff and chilly breeze across the ground, the 1sts comfortably won against Belhus in the Dukes Essex League Cup 2nd round to set up a quarter final against Leigh on Sea, Chris Collier scoring a delightful 7

Opening league results

Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The 1sts opened the 50 over aside league programme with a disappointing defeat by Hadleigh and Thundersley despite good batting from Chris collier and Azim Razzaq. The 2nds were bundled out by Hadleigh 2nds and the 3rds met a very strong Shenfield si

Week 2 of league season

Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The second week of the league programme saw the 1sts go down to Fives and Heronians by 22 runs in a close game, Azim Razzaq and Chris Collier's good form with the bat not withstanding. The 2nds had a high scoring draw at Loughton with 50s for Chris M

Week 3 of the league season

Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The 1sts lost at unbeaten Shenfield chasing a large total in their 50/50 match. For the 2nds John Jones hit his maiden century for the club with a well paced display in a good win against Hutton. The 3rds and 4ths both lost against Hutton 3rds and Co

New Junior Players Wanted

Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Interested in playing cricket for your local club?
Gidea Park and Romford CC are currently looking for young players of all abilities to join our budding colts section.
So if you are interested in being the next Freddie Flintoff or Kevin

Week four of the league season

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

With pitches damper than for previous weeks through the rain on Thursday the 1sts continued their poor start to the season with a loss at Orsett, although as in the other league games so far they were in good positions at times during the match. This

Week 5 of league season

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On a sunny Saturday we had a successful day with the 1sts, 2nds, 3rds and 5ths all winning and the 4ths drawing. The 1sts opened their account with a 5 run success in the limited overs 50/50 against neighbours Harold Wood, skipper Russ

CURRY NIGHT

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Gidea Park & Romford CC would like to invite you and your friends/family to our Curry Night next Saturday 18th June 2011 from 8:30pm onwards. For full details please see the Social Events page. Tickets are limited so please book in ad

Week 6 of the league season

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Mixed fortunes on the day as we reach the third way through the programme, with two wins, two defeats and a draw. The 1sts lost chasing at a young Buckhurst Hill side. The 2nds won by 5 wickets in the last over against Leigh on Sea (50s for Michael P

Bruce Adams in memoriam please see side bar

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

John Collins sadly passed away on Thursday 16th June

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Very sad news that our Hon Scorer John Collins passed away on Thursday 16th June. We send our deepest sympathies to JCs widow Sue and to the family on their loss. JC was one of club cricket's great characters, very well known and highly regarded

Car For Sale

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Cricket Club has a car for sale - Dawoo Lanos 1.6 1999, Green, 95K on the clock, MOT till Nov 2011. Reasonable offers will not be refused. Contact Club Treasurer on 07904525165.

Week 9 of the League season

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On a sunny Saturday the 1sts lost a tight clash with basement rivals Chingford despit a first century of the season from Chris Collier, who continued his excellent form with the bat. There is still a lot to play for with the team still searching for

Week 10 of the League season

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

An excellent week for the club with the 1sts, 2nds and 3rds all winning and the 4ths being one wicket away from a win! The 1sts went to Hadleigh and in seamer friendly conditions bowled the home side out cheaply and won by 6 wickets. At gallows corne

Week 11 of League season

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A complete wash out of games with none of our league sides able to play after heavy rain caused all matches to be cancelled. Having had such a lot of fine weather this year it is ironic that we are experiencing wet Saturdays! With 7 weeks of the leag

Club versus MCC Wednesday 20th July

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The club entertains the MCC every two years and this year's match is on Wednesday 20th July, 11.30am start at Gallows. The MCC always bring a strong side and the match is usually a good contest, and this year was no exception until rain cut

1sts win in Essex League Cup quarter final 31 July

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

in the rearranged match following a wash out two weeks previously the 1sts put on a good display to win comprehensively against Leigh on Seas by 9 wickets. the visitors were in deep trouble early in the game a

U16 Essex Matchplay Quarter Finalists

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to the squad and coaches and managers on the U16s reaching the Matchplay Quarter Finals at the weekend thanks to being runners up in the section! The match is being played against Chelmsford CC at Chelmsford (Chelmer Park) on Monday 1

Week 12 of League season

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The 1sts lost at Harold wood in a low scoring clash and remarkable game where 11 (eleven!) LBWs were given. No-one at the club with long memories can recall such a high incidence in one game over the years. The 2nds won the reverse fixture thanks to

Week 13 of the League season

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

With the holiday period clicking we had reduced availability this week. The 1sts put up a good performance but succumbed in the end at Fives where the home side won through a 6th wicket partnership having been 5 down for 80 chasing 226. The 2nds had

BBQ & Quiz Night Sat 20th August 7.30pm

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SUMMER BBQ

Just as you thought that the cricket season was drawing to a close here are the details of the Colts Winter Nets leading up to the start of the 2012 season!

Most of you will probably get an email or two regarding role changes from the club's play-cricket website.

This isn't anything to worry about. We are just doing a little admin work

2011 AGM

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The 2011 AGM will take place on Sunday 30th October at 2pm in the pavilion at Gallows. Please make every effort to attend.

Winter nets

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Senior winter nets start on Sunday 8th January from 4PM to 5PM at the Jack Carter Centre, Ilford.

The address is:
The Jack Carter Centre
The Drive
Ilford
IG1 3PS

CHRISTMAS PARTY - 23rd Dec! Open invite to all...!

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GPRCC CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!
23rd December
7pm - Late

Open invit

Anil Patel funeral arrangements 4th January

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Anil’s funeral will take place at 11:30 on Wednesday 4th January 2011 at Manor Park Crematorium, Sebert Road, London E7 0NP. (Not to be confused with the City of London Crematorium in Wanstead). There is to be a private ceremony for the family

Adult Winter Nets at Jack Carter Centre

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT
I have received a phone call to say Jack Carter Centre is open and running today despite the snow. Please call Brijesh on 07904525165.

Regards.

This Evenings Nets on as usual

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:19:19 GMT
All,
Just a quick note to confirm that despite it being half term we will be training at Abbs Cross school as usual this evening.
Best Regards
Richard

Annual Stag Supper, 2nd March 2012

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Gidea Park & Romford Cricket Club

Annual Stag Supper

10% discount for all members of GPRCC during March -

Colts Registration Evening

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT
This years Colts registration will be on the 20th of April with the first week of training being the 27th.

Membership fees and subs have been maintained at the same level as last season and details regarding payments dates etc will be s

Colts Membership Fees and Subs details for 2012

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT
Details of Membership fees and Subs for 2012 are now available. Links to the relevant details are provided below.

Junior Membership Form 2012.docx

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

DO YOU WANT TO HELP YOUR CLUB....BE INVOLVED...AND GET TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF SATISFACTION ? BECOME A VOLUNTEER....

We are delighted to confirm our new overseas signing for 2012 is Vinayak Mane, a 29 year old Indianwith first- class cricket experience. Vinayak is due to arrive in the U

Urgent Help Wanted

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:01:27 GMT
This is a message to all colts, colts parents, senior members, members parent s and VP's.

The season has started and there is still loads to do at the Clubhouse. Amongst others:

- Changing Rooms Painted
- Balcony Paint

This weekend's matches - unfortunately the BAD WEATHER THIS WEEK HAS MADE THE GROUNDS UNFIT AND all SATURDAY MATCHES, HOME AND AWAY, ARE OFF!

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT
Due to the adverse weather conditions both matches scheduled at Gallows on Saturday have been called off. Our trusted groundsman Brian has made the only possible decision this week and we hope things improve in time for the bank holiday wee

Pre season newsletter - nets, membership details, fixtures and more - please read!

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Volunteer Update

We now have a volunteer that has offered to prepare and deliver the food for Saturday and Sunday games. Howe

COLTS TRAINING CANCELLED FRI 4 MAY

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As Gallows Corner Sports Ground is under water, all senior and colts games have been called off this weekend. Therefore the decison has been made to also cancel Colts evening on Friday, apologies for this but feel it is neccessary fo

Home matches Saturday/Sunday 5th and 6th May cancelled

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT
Unfortunately the poor weather this week has not allowed the ground to recover and in the groundsman's words the outfield area is like a swamp! So no cricket at home for the second week running, this time for the 2nds v Ilford and 3rds v chingford. A

Looking forward and match update

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT
The weather during last week gave the ground no chance of recovery and all matches were cancelled. We are not alone as all the away games were cancelled as well and the National cup 1st round tie v Brentwood has been moved again this time to Sunday 1

COLTS NETS 11TH MAY

Thu, 10 May 2012 23:45:52 GMT
As the weather continues to misbehave we will be running indoor sessions tomorrow night at the usual time.

5th XI Away game @ Hockerill still on, team please meet Gllows 11.30am

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

4ths Away Game @ South Woodford has been Called off

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT
Got a text from Dave @ South Woodford, All their home games have been called off.

T20 v Hainault on Wednesday 16th is off as ground unfit

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT