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NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
Lexden are interested in hearing from anyone wishing to play cricket next season. Indoor net practice will start at Essex University on Tuesday evenings from 27th.March 2012 at 8pm. Prospective members are invited to just come along or find out more by speaking to Club Captain Robin Seller on 07890 528764. .... Read more15/11/11

Two Less League Games
According to the league website, Colchester 3rd XI have withdrawn from the PDQ League. Instead they will participate in the SNEL 3rd XI Division. As a result we are left with just 16 league games as things stand ! .... Read more25/11/10

**SPONSORS**
**SPONSORS**

Lexden Cricket Club would be very keen to hear from any businesses or individuals who might be interested in becoming involved as sponsors in some way. In return each sponsor’s name would appear on this website which received almost 100,000 hits during the 2010 season. Anyone wishing to discuss the possi .... Read more

09/11/10

Lexden CC Meal
Hey guys, The meal is this Friday 12th. I suggest we meet at the marquis pub (opposite the green room) for 7 where we can chill and have a beer or 7 (colin) and head over to the green room at 8:15 for a quality meal and then see where the evening takes us.If there are any problems contact me asap
Many thanks
Neilo .... Read more
09/11/10

Charity Quiz Night
As part of Clairežs ongoing charity fund raising events there is a pub quiz coming up : Friday November 19th Cricketers P H, Spring Lane,  Eight Ash Green 7.30pm - 11.00pm £10 each for tickets including buffet Max 6 per team If anyone is interested please contact me in the usual ways, or alternatively I will be at Allanžs on Saturday evening :) Regards Robin .... Read more05/11/10

League AGM Report
Last nightþs league AGM saw the following take place : No under 12s to play in the league. We were 1 of only 15 clubs to avoid a fine. Maldon II withdrew their application to join the league. Langenhoe withdrew their application to join the league. St. Josephþs Collegeþs application to join the league was rejected. This was mainly because they did not turn up to the AGM. Colchester Garrisonþs application to join the league was accepted. This means that 2011 will see 60 teams .... Read more28/10/10

End of Season Meal
Hey guys our end of season meal will be on the 12th Nov at the green room on north hill. we will meet at the marquis pub (opposite) for a cheeky beer first before making our way over at 8:15 to eat. I need your menu choice back to me either by this thread or e-mail nfjmorrison@hotmail.co.uk i need to have them back AT LEAST by the 2nd Nov it will be £40 each and that will cover meal and a majority of our drinks. thanks Neilo starters homemade soup of the day, homemade bread .... Read more22/10/10

University Nets 2011
Our pre season nets sessions are booked for 2011. Dates are below. Essex University Sports Hall 8pm till 10pm Tuesday 29 March Tuesday 5 April Tuesday 12 April Tuesday 19 April .... Read more19/10/10

PDQ League AGM
I have now received the League AGM paperwork. The AGM is taking place on Wednesday 27th October, and we have a vote on the following applications, proposals and rule changes. 1 - Colchester Garrison to join the league ( Div 5 ) 2 - Langenhoe to join the league ( Div 5 ), playing their home games at the Garrison / Old Rugby Club, Mile End 3 - St Josephþs College to join the league ( Prem Div as they have former county players and Ireland internationals ! ) 4 - Maldon II to join the leag .... Read more16/10/10

2011 Season
Following the end of the 2010 PDQ League and our confirmed relegation, we will be playing in Division 4 next year. At this stage, subject to teams entering and withdrawing from the league, we are due to meet : North Springfield Wanderers Stebbing Ipswich Real Oddies ( we have never played any of these sides before ) and our old rivals : West Mersea II Boxted II Chappel & Wakes Colne II Cavaliers II Colchester & East Essex III So, some new teams and grounds to look forw .... Read more27/09/10

Braintree College vs West Mersea II
If anybody wasnþt aware of this match, here is the scorecard : http://homepage.ntlworld.com/kevinjeannette.hewes/bcollege100919.pdf .... Read more25/09/10

Friendly this sunday
hi guys, been contacted by Graeson from gt horkesley about an upcoming friendly on sunday v real oddies. they need a couple more players if you fancy it. you will need to provide something for the teas its a 1 oþclock start at horkesley 35 over game. cheers .... Read more23/09/10

Not Looking Good
High Easter require just 5 bonus points from their final fixture to confirm our relegation to Division 4. They play at home to Abberton II next Saturday, September 25th. .... Read more19/09/10

Team For Sunday 19th September
The team to play away to Elmstead on Sunday is : Allan Highfield - direct Chris Martin Neil Morrison (w) Charles Stewart Jon Jones Robin Seller (c) Jerry Morgan Anthony Shearman - direct Jeremy Jenkins Tommy Rudd Jason Summerfield Meet at 11.45am at Essex University, the car park outside the indoor nets. If anybody is travelling direct please let me know. .... Read more15/09/10

Potential Sponsors
Guys, As an additional way to try and move our club forward, I will be looking to gain club sponsors during the off season. This will include match ball sponsorship, shirt sponsorship and website sponsors. Iþm hoping that a knock on effect of this maybe that new members / players will be recruited. Over this year, Jerry has kindly provided me with a monthly break down of how many website hits we obtain. The figures are as follows - February - 10 047 March - 19 245 April - 1 .... Read more06/09/10

One To Go
Our final match of the season is away to Elmstead Grasshoppers on Sunday 19th September. This game will start at 12.30pm. Can you let me know if you are available as early as possible. Many Thanks Robin .... Read more29/08/10

Mondayþs Game
This game is looking unlikely to go ahead given the saturated state of the pitch. I will liaise with Jerry and inform all parties as soon as a definitive decision has been taken. Regards Robin .... Read more28/08/10

Team For Sunday 29th August
The team to play away to Braintree College on Sunday is : Allan Highfield Chris Martin Ali Manhire Matt Elmakahleh Robin Seller (c) Anthony Shearman Jerry Morgan (w) Ed Vandermark Jeremy Jenkins Tommy Rudd tbc 12 noon meet at Stanway Rovers, except Ali who is going direct. .... Read more28/08/10

Team For Sunday 22nd August
The team to play away to Great Horkesley on Sunday is : Allan Highfield Chris Martin Neil Morrison (w) Jon Jones Matt Elmakahleh Robin Seller (c) Ali Manhire Anthony Shearman Jeremy Jenkins Tommy Rudd Jason Summerfield Meet direct at Great Horkesley @ 12.30pm Sat Nav - CO6 4AH .... Read more19/08/10

Alans BBQ
5th September is Alans BBQ at his house. We need to ensure we have sufficient numbers for the event to run and for head chef Colin and his trainee Jon to prepare a bounty of delicious food. The cost is £10 per adult and kiddies are free. If you are able to come please let me know on here ONLY if your a definite and how many you will be brining with you and i will collect the cash from you when i see you. Many thanks Neilo .... Read more16/08/10

Team For Sunday 15th August
The team to play at West Bergolt on Sunday is : Allan Highfield Chris Martin Ali Manhire Matt Elmakahleh Jon Jones Robin Seller (c) Anthony Shearman Jerry Morgan (w2) Neil Morrison (w1) Tommy Rudd Jeremy Jenkins Meet direct at West Bergholt at 12.30pm Sat Nav - CO6 3JJ .... Read more10/08/10

Team For Sunday 8th August
The team to play on Sunday at West Mersea is : Allan Highfield Chris Martin Ali Manhire Matt Elmakahleh Robin Seller (c) Jerry Morgan Jon Jones Neil Morrison (w) Tommy Rudd Jeremy Jenkins Jason Summerfield Meet @ The Glebe, West Mersea @ 12.30pm Over the Strood, follow the road right towards West Mersea and The Glebe is on the corner on the left hand side. Sat Nav - CO5 8RS .... Read more05/08/10

Mr & Mrs Jones!!!!!!
Myself and the Mrs Jones would like to say a big thankyou to all of you who took great effort in attending our special day...we had an amazing day and loved every minute of it.(thanks alan for the offer of cdþs after the minor dj mis-hap..not sure if 1969 top of the pops would have helped tho mate)...happy days.Thanks very much to all of you for your very kind and generous gift..Thanks alot guys for coming....Bring on Mersea!! .... Read more03/08/10

Team For Sunday 1st August
The team to play at home to Elmstead on Sunday is : Allan Highfield Anthony Shearman Ali Manhire Matt Elmakahleh Robin Seller (c) Neil Morrison (w1) Jerry Morgan (w2) Keith Parkes Tommy Rudd - teas Jeremy Jenkins Jason Summerfield Please arrive as early as possible to help prepare ! .... Read more30/07/10

Confirmed fixture
I have had confirmation from the league that we can go ahead with our Elmstead Grasshopper fixture, at home, Sunday 1st August. I have spoke to the fixture secretary at Elmstead so we are going ahead as planned... .... Read more24/07/10

Team For Sunday 25th July
The team to play at home to High Easter on sunday is : Allan Highfield Anthony Shearman Ali Manhire Matt Elmakahleh Jon Jones Robin Seller (c) Jerry Morgan (w) Ed Vandermark Jeremy Jenkins - teas Tommy Rudd Jason Summerfield - teas As usual for a home game, please arrive as early as possible to help prepare ! .... Read more19/07/10

** Amended ** Team For Sunday 18th July
The team to play away to Springfield on sunday is : Robin Seller (c) Anthony Shearman Ali Manhire Jon Jones Matt Elmakahleh Jerry Morgan (w) Ed Vandermark Tommy Rudd Jason Summerfield Jeremy Jenkins Harry Phipps Meet @ Stanway Rovers @ 11.30am to leave by 11.45am at the latest. Sat Nav - CM2 6AG .... Read more12/07/10

Team For Sunday 11th July
The team for Sunday is : Allan Highfield Anthony Shearman Ali Manhire Charles Stewart Jon Jones Robin Seller ( c ) Matt Elmakahleh Neil Morrison ( wk1 ) Jerry Morgan ( wk2 ) Ed Vandermark Tommy Rudd Meet at Stanway Rovers @ 12noon - see you there ! .... Read more07/07/10

Team for Sunday 4th July
The team to play on Sunday is : Allan Highfield Chris Martin Ali Manhire Jon Jones Robin Seller (c) Matt Elmakahleh Neil Morrison (w) Ed Vandermark Harry Jeremy Jenkins Jason Summerfield Meet 12noon @ Stanway Rovers ( Allan going direct ) .... Read more03/07/10

2 More Players Required For Sunday
We currently have just 9 players for Sundayþs Cup match away to Chappel & Wakes Colne. If you are not listed below and available; or you know anybody who wants a game please let me know ASAP. The 9 confirmed so far are : Allan Highfield Chris Martin Jason Summerfield Neil Morrison Jon Jones Jeremy Jenkins Robin Seller Ed Vandermark Matt Elmakahleh .... Read more01/07/10

CLUB RECORD PARTNERSHIP
CLUB RECORD PARTNERSHIPA new club record was set today for the highest ever partnership for any wicket. Robin Seller(87 not out) & Jon Jones(86 not out) put on 174 unbeaten for the 5th.wicket to rescue us from the depths of 18 for 4 & secure a win over Earls Colne & Bures by 6 wickets. Curiously, the previous record was also set at home & against the same opposition. A full account of the game can be viewed under Season Reports. .... Read more20/06/10

** Amended ** Team for Sunday 20th June
The team to play at home on Sunday is : Allan Highfield Chris Martin Anthony Shearman Ali Manhire Jon Jones Robin Seller (c) Jerry Morgan Neil Morrison (w) - teas Ed Vandermark Jeremy Jenkins Jason Summerfield Please arrive by 12.30pm at the latest to help prepare and also for a team photo to be taken. Any problems please let me know. .... Read more15/06/10

Charity Disco 9th July
As some of you are aware my wife Claire is participating in a Charity cycle event, consisting of 400km across Kenya next November to raise money for 3 Cancer Charities - Breast, Cervical & Ovarian. Full details can be found on the link below : http://www.actionforcharity.co.uk/eventdetailsnew2.asp/urlsearch/Women-V-Cancer-Cycle-Kenya In order to raise sponsorship she has organised a Charity Disco at Colchester Rugby Club on Friday 9th July from 7.30pm - Midnight. There will be a light b .... Read more14/06/10

Match Reports
Impressively quick today Jerry, canþt think why ? .... Read more13/06/10

Team For Sunday 13th June
The team for Sundayþs match away to Abberton is : Chris Martin Anthony Shearman Ali Manhire Jon Jones Robin Seller (c) Jerry Morgan Neil Morrison (w) Tom Gale Ed Vandermark Tommy Rudd Jeremy Jenkins Meet direct @ Abberton for 12.30pm. Fingringhoe Road CO5 7AW Leave Colchester along Mersea Road, turn left @ Langenhoe Lion, follow the road to the end where it bends right and the ground is on the right hand side. Any problems let me know :) .... Read more09/06/10

Historic Win !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For the first time ever we won a Cup game today ! Well done everyone - Lexden For The Cup :-) Who needs 11 players anyway. Full match report to follow soon. .... Read more06/06/10

Team For Sunday 30th May
The team to play at home to Braintree College on Sunday is : Allan Highfield Anthony Shearman Jerry Morgan Ali Manhire Robin Seller (c) Tom Gale Neil Morrison (w) Ed Vandermark - teas Tommy Rudd Jason Summerfield Jeremy Jenkins Please arrive as early as possible to help prepare ! .... Read more25/05/10

Match report update
Those of you who have read the match report from Sunday may want to have another look as I have added more data. I was so fixated on the run chase I forgot about the bowling! .... Read more21/05/10

Team For Sunday 23rd May
The team to play at home to Abberton II on Sunday is : Allan Highfield Chris Martin Anthony Shearman Jon Jones Robin Seller (c) Ali Manhire Jerry Morgan (w) Ed Vandermark Tommy Rudd Jason Summerfield - teas ( joint ) Jeremy Jenkins - teas ( joint ) Please arrive as early as possible to help prepare ! .... Read more18/05/10

Team For Sunday 9th May
The team to play on sunday at home to West Bergholt is : Allan Highfield Anthony Shearman Charles Stewart Jon Jones Jerry Morgan Chris Martin Robin Seller (c) Ali Manhire Neil Morrison (w) Ed Vandermark Tommy Rudd - teas Please arrive as early as possible to help prepare .... Read more04/05/10

Team For Sunday 25th April
The team to play away to High Easter on Sunday is : Allan Highfield Anthony Shearman Jerry Morgan Charles Stewart Jon Jones Robin Seller ( c ) Neil Morrison ( w ) - direct Ed Vandermark Tommy Rudd Jeremy Jenkins Jason Summerfield Meet @ 11.45am sharp at Stanway Rovers. If you are going direct to High Easter please let me know asap. .... Read more21/04/10

Team For Sunday 18th April
The Team To Play On Sunday At Home To Great Horkesley is : Allan Highfield - teas Anthony Shearman Jerry Morgan Jon Jones ( c ) Charles Stewart Tom Gale Neil Morrison ( w ) Ed Vandermark Tommy Rudd Jeremy Jenkins Jason Summerfield 1PM Start - Please arrive in plenty of time to help prepare :) .... Read more15/04/10

Special Thanks to Alan
A special thanks to Allan for his help in organizing the tenpin bowling, bringing an additional 13 guests and only losing to 3 opponents . The night was a resounding success and proved to be very profitable for the club and thanks to all those who turned up. .... Read more04/04/10

BOWLING
Latest bulletin, anyone who beats Allan Highfield will get £5 cash back. So come on down! .... Read more25/03/10

Annual Tenpin Bowling
Lexden C.C. Annual Tenpin Bowling [Leisure World, Cowdray Av]is on March 28 kicks off at 500, arrive at 430 for pre drink. £15 ahead includes 2 games , Prizes to be won for individual and team performances, all generously donated by Allan Highfield. Jon Jones last years winner and the man to beat.Everybody Welcome please text me to confirm that you are attending 07501 336119. .... Read more10/03/10

Next Meeting Tues 16th March
Hi all, next committee meeting will be held at Alans on Tuesday 16th March. 8pm start. Thanks Ed .... Read more25/02/10

R S V P
We will be there mate :) .... Read more18/02/10

Club Caps
Guys Following on from the AGM the best place ( and cheapest ) to obtain club branded equipment from is : http://www.crickethaven.co.uk/cricket-clothing-caps.php They can provide woolen cricket caps from £9.95 each ( for orders of 24 + ) or baseball caps from £7.95 each ( for orders of 24 + ) There are a range of designs and colours that you can click through to and they will add our logo for free. Please let me know which style you would prefer, woolen or baseball, by re .... Read more29/01/10

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The A.G.M. of Lexden Cricket Club was held on Tuesday 26th.January 2010 at The Crown public house in Lexden Road, Colchester. The accounts were presented & showed that the Club made a small operating profit in 2008/9 for which credit must go to the Treasurer Anthony Shearman and Social Secretary Jeremy Jenkins. The Club has no outstanding debt so can look forward to a sound financial future. This was welcomed by Chairman Allan Highfield in his address to the meeting, in whic .... Read more27/01/10

AGM MEETING AT THE CROWN
Our Annual General Meeting will be held at The Crown Pub on Lexden Road, Colchester, Tuesday 26th January at 8pm. The meeting will include 2009 season reports, presentations of trophies, and election of officers. Everyone is welcome to attend. Many Thanks Ed .... Read more11/01/10

League Averages 2009
The PDQ League Averages for 2009 are now on the league website. Well done to Jon Jones - 10th in the batting and 4th in the bowling for Division 3 ! .... Read more14/12/09

Special Thanks to Jerry
Thanks to Jerry for all his efforts in preparing the "quiz", which however we did not use. Hopefully Jerryþs efforts were not in vane, when a suitable occasion arises in the near future, I am sure Jerry will dazzle us with his expertise as the Legendary Quiz master. .... Read more04/12/09

End of season meal
Well done Jeremy and Eddie for organising the do . Thank you and I hope I get an invite next year . Once again Cheers. .... Read more24/11/09

CRACKING NIGHT OUT
What a difference a couple of years makes.The Green Room was an inspired choice of venue for food and drink im sure everyone would agree.Lets hope that it becomes a regular fixture in the Lexden calender...The sight of the skipper eating good,fresh wholesome food is a memory that will live long in my mind (although im sure you picked up a Mcdonalds on the way home Robin!!!!).should have gone to spec-savers jezza. .... Read more23/11/09

premature congratulations!!
Well, we nearly had all sundays, but I didnþt realize that we could not play home fixtures in september so that put a spanner in the works!! I have rearranged with Springfield who are now coming to ours on Bank Holiday Monday 30th August, and rearranged Elmstead to come to ours on Sunday 1st August, as hopefully we will be out of the cup by then! Elmstead can definitely get a side together for that fixture whether they are still in the cup or not, so, 17 sundays out of 18 aint bad!! .... Read more17/11/09

End of season do
Thanks for everyoneþs cooperation and response to getting back to me. It appears there will be 13 club members attending this years annual dinner. The club members attending are as follows: 1 Tom Gale 2 Jeremy Jenkins 3 Chris Martin 4 Anthony Shearman 5 Robin Seller 6 Jerry Morgan 7 Jon Jones 8 Collin Hayward 9 Neil Morrison 10 Alan Highfield 11 Ed Vandermark 12 Guy Clelow 13 Tommy Rudd Could all members notify me if you are unable to attend I have to gi .... Read more15/11/09

Itinerary for the End of Season Do
The Itinerary for the end of season do on Friday 20 Nov kicks off at 700 at the Marquis Pub for a pre drink, followed by a stroll across the road to the Green room for 800 to sample its internationally recognised cuisine.Enjoy... .... Read more15/11/09

Committee meeting Wednesday 18th November
Committee meeting will be held this coming Wednesday 18th November 8.30pm at Alans house. All committee members are required to attend if you are able to do so. Thanks Ed .... Read more14/11/09

End of season do
To all members can you all get back to me as soon as possible so i can organise seating arrangements Further reminder the end of season do is at the Green Room restaurant North Hill Colchester used to be the infamous Peverill Hotel. Contact Jeremy 07501336119 07765531080 .... Read more10/11/09

team co-ordination
just in case you all want to look as cool as me http://www.lovellsoccer.co.uk/Football-Teamwear/Football-Socks/Mondial-Match-Football-Teamwear-Socks---Baby-Pink .... Read more29/10/09

Well Done Ed Vandermark !
18 league games in 2010 and every single one of them on a sunday - great work from our new fixture secretary ! .... Read more29/10/09

Report from league A G M
Here is a brief summary of what happened at the PDQ Cars League AGM last night: A number of changes were agreed to Premier League cricket and all the full details can be found on the official league website. League Registration has been increased from £25 to £35 per team for the 2010 season onwards ( we paid this at the meeting ). Elmstead II, Tiptree II, Rayne, Ipswich and Harwich have all been elected to join the league in Division 5. Cressing, Galleywood and at the last minute Lit .... Read more29/10/09

League A G M
Next Wednesday, the 28th, the PDQ League AGM is taking place and as League Representative I need to vote on the following proposals on behalf of Lexden CC. I require members to reply to this post with a simple yes / no as an indication of how they feel about the following proposed rule changes : 1) All games to start at 1pm ( 12.30 in September ) 2) The Cup / Plate competitions to be optional 3) The abolition of transfer of unused overs 4) Maximum of 9 ( a fifth ) overs per bowle .... Read more21/10/09

2010 Nets
Nets are booked for next year at the Essex University Sports Hall. Term time ends later than previous years so I was only able to book 3 sessions mid week prior to the start of the season, but I have booked an additional Sunday morning net to ensure that we get 4 sessions in as I think we need them! We will have full use of the bowling machine. Sunday 21st March... 11am - 1pm Tuesday 30th March.. 8pm - 10pm Tuesday 6th April... 8pm - 10pm Tuesday 13th April.. 8pm - 10pm .... Read more14/10/09

End of season do
Our end of season do will be held at The Green Room (where the Peveril used to be), on Friday 20th November. The evening will be £45 each as usual. More details to follow...... Ed .... Read more14/10/09

Team For Sunday 27th September
The team to play on sunday is : Allan Highfield - direct Chris Martin Jon Jones Anthony Shearman Jerry Morgan (wk?) Robin Seller (c) Neil Morrison (wk?) - direct Colin Hayward - direct Ed Vandermark Tommy Rudd - direct Jeremy Jenkins Meet @ 11.15 am sharp @ Stanway Rovers FC .... Read more21/09/09

This is where things get interesting !
With one game to go this is how the relegation issue looks ( I think ): With High Easter and Little Clacton having completed their season we know that 9 ( NINE ) POINTS WILL GUARANTEE OUR SAFETY to play Division 3 cricket again next season. The two other teams in the relegation dogfight, West Mersea and Boxted meet at The Glebe, West Mersea on sunday. If Boxted win then we need 2 ( TWO ) POINTS to avoid relegation. If West Mersea win then we need to MATCH BOXTEDþS BONUS POINTS to .... Read more21/09/09

Team To Play On Sunday 20th September
The team to play on sunday is : Allan Highfield Chris Martin Jerry Morgan Anthony Shearman Jon Jones Robin Seller (c) Tommy Rudd Colin Hayward Neil Morrison (w) Jeremy Jenkins Ashley Ling Meet @ Great Horkesley CC @ 12.30 .... Read more17/09/09

The Curse Of The Season Reporter ?
" LITTLE CLACTON(H) – 2/8 " "...this was our 3rd.consecutive win, tipping the win/loss ratio to 6/5 & easing any concerns we may have had about another relegation. With players who were missing due to work or injury now available the remainder of the season looks far more promising." Letþs hope these words donþt come back to haunt us Jerry ! Since the above report played 4 won 0 lost 4 ! .... Read more11/09/09

Congratulations To Jon Jones
Yesterdayþs innings took Jon to 500 runs for the season from just 11 innings, easily breaking the record for fewest innings required to reach the landmark. .... Read more07/09/09

Team To Play On Sunday 13th September
The team to play Purleigh on Sunday is : Allan Highfield Chris Martin Jerry Morgan Jon Jones Robin Seller (c) Anthony Shearman Colin Hayward Neil Morrison (w) Ed Vandermark Jeremy Jenkins Jason Summerfield Meet at Stanway Rovers @ 11.45 am sharp ! - ( Neil going direct ) As this is officially our home match please remember to bring your part of teas as agreed .... Read more07/09/09

Team To Play On Sunday 6th September
The team to play away to Boxted II on Sunday is : Allan Highfield Chris Martin Jerry Morgan Jon Jones (c) Anthony Shearman Tom Gale Neil Morrison (w) Michael Rudge Ed Vandermark Jeremy Jenkins Jason Summerfield Meet at Boxtedþs ground @ 12.30 .... Read more01/09/09

Team To Play On Monday 31st August
The team to play at home to High Easter on Monday 31st August is : Allan Highfield (c) Jerry Morgan Neil Morrison (w) Tom Gale Michael Rudge Colin Hayward Keith Farrow Ed Vandermark Tommy Rudd - teas Jeremy Jenkins Jason Summerfield 1 pm start - please arrive as early as possible to help prepare ! .... Read more28/08/09

Averages Update
Please find below the latest ( brief ) club averages - league games only : BATTING : - Jon Jones 427 runs ave - 42.70 Colin Hayward 94 runs ave - 31.33 Allan Highfield 346 runs ave - 28.83 Robin Seller 200 runs ave - 28.57 Neil Morrison 218 runs ave - 24.22 Jerry Morgan 251 runs ave - 22.81 Chris Martin 123 runs ave - 15.37 Michael Rudge 72 runs ave - 12.00 Ed Vandermark 90 runs ave - 11.25 Anthony Shearman 95 runs ave - 8.63 Tom Ga .... Read more24/08/09

Team to Play on Sunday 23rd August
The team to play at home to Abberton on sunday is : Allan Highfield Chris Martin Jerry Morgan Anthony Shearman Jon Jones Robin Seller (c) Colin Hayward - teas Neil Morrison (w) Michael Rudge Ed Vandermark Jeremy Jenkins 1 pm start - please arrive as early as possible to help prepare ! .... Read more19/08/09

Team To Play On Sunday 16th August
The team to play on sunday away @ Braintree College is : Allan Highfield Anthony Shearman Jerry Morgan Jon Jones Robin Seller (c) Tom Gale Colin Hayward Neil Morrison (w) Michael Rudge Ed Vandermark Tommy Rudd Meet at 12 noon sharp @ Stanway Rovers ( Neil meeting at ground direct ) .... Read more14/08/09

Team To Play On Sunday 2nd August
The team to play on Sunday at home to Little Clacton is : Allan Highfield Chris Martin Jerry Morgan Jon Jones Robin Seller (c) - teas Tom Gale Ali Manhire Neil Morrison (w) Michael Rudge Ed Vandermark Jeremy Jenkins 2 pm start - please arrive as early as possible to help prepare ! .... Read more28/07/09

FIXTURE CHANGE
Our home game against Little Clacton will now be played at Spring Lane on Sunday 2nd August. Ed .... Read more21/07/09

Team To Play On Sunday 26th July
The team to play West Mersea II at home on sunday is : Allan Highfield Anthony Shearman Jerry Morgan Jon Jones Robin Seller (c) Tom Gale - teas Neil Morrison (w) Michael Rudge Ali Manhire - who !????!!! Ed Vandermark Ashley Ling Please arrive as early as possible to help prepare ! .... Read more21/07/09

*****BARBECUE*****
The Lexden Cricket Club barbecue will be held again this year on SUNDAY 9TH.AUGUST. The venue is Allan's house - 'Fingrith', Ferry Road, Fingrighoe. As usual masterchef Jon Jones & his celebrity apprentice Colin Hayward will be on hand providing victuals of the highest quality along with Sue Highfield. A variety of games will take place including the unmissable garden darts on the lower lawn. The weather is always great so a lovely afternoon is guaranteed. The cost is £10 per adult with n .... Read more20/07/09

Team to play on Sunday 19th July
The team to play Abberton on sunday is : Allan Highfield Anthony Shearman Jerry Morgan Jon Jones Robin Seller (c) Tom Gale Neil Morrison (w) Michael Rudge Ed Vandermark Jeremy Jenkins Ashley Ling The game is at Spring Lane so please arrive as early as possible to help prepare. The game is officially Abbertonþs home game so they will provide teas, match ball, result sheet, etc. .... Read more16/07/09

Team For Sunday 12th July
The team for Sundayþs home match against Braintree College is : Allan Highfield Chris Martin Anthony Shearman Jon Jones (c) Jerry Morgan Tom Gale Neil Morrison (w) Michael Rudge Ed Vandermark Jason Summerfield Jeremy Jenkins - teas 2pm start at Spring Lane - Please arrive as early as possible to help prepare ! .... Read more10/07/09

Saturdayþs Team To Play @ West Mersea
We still require more players for Saturdayþs game ! If you are available or know anyone who is please let me know Regards Robin .... Read more10/07/09

Double Header Coming Up
We have 2 LEAGUE matches next weekend : On Saturday 11th July we travel to play West Mersea II at The Glebe and On Sunday 12th July we host Braintree College at Spring Lane. Please let me know your availabilities for both these games ASAP and if anybody wants to volunteer for the teas on sunday that would be great ! .... Read more04/07/09

Game Off
Unfortunately due to a number of members being unavailable for the Plate match away to Stebbing on Sunday 5th July we have been forced to conceed the match. .... Read more04/07/09

Team to play on sunday 28th June
The team to play at home to Great Horkesley on sunday is : Allan Highfield Chris Martin - teas Anthony Shearman Jerry Morgan Jon Jones Neil Morrison (w) Tom Gale Robin Seller (c) Keith Farrow Ed Vandermark Jeremy Jenkins 2pm start - please arrive as early as possible to help prepare ! .... Read more24/06/09

Friendly cancelled
This Sundayþs friendly against the New Inn has been cancelled as they are unable to raise a side. .... Read more17/06/09

Plate Draw
On Sunday 5th July we have been drawn to play away to Stebbing ( 2pm start ) Please can all playing members make me aware of their availability in the usual way. Regards Robin .... Read more16/06/09

Team to play Tiptree at home
The team to play on sunday is : Allan Highfield Chris Martin Jerry Morgan Anthony Shearman Jon Jones (c) Neil Morrison (w) Tom Gale Ed Vandermark - teas Jason Summerfield Jeremy Jenkins tbc Start at 2pm - please arrive as early as possible to help prepare ! .... Read more11/06/09

Team to play on Sunday 7th June
The team to play away to Gosfield is : Allan Highfield Jerry Morgan (w) Anthony Shearman Jon Jones (c) Tom Gale Colin Hayward Ed Vandermark Jason Summerfield Jeremy Jenkins tbc tbc Meet at 1pm @ Stanway Rovers .... Read more06/06/09

Team to play Tiptree on Sunday 31st May
The team to play away to Tiptree on sunday is : Allan Highfield Anthony Shearman Jerry Morgan Tom Gale Jon Jones (c) Neil Morrison (w) Mark Turner Colin Hayward Ed Vandermark Jason Summerfield Jeremy Jenkins Meet at Stanway Rovers at 1pm sharp .... Read more29/05/09

3 More Players Needed For Monday
We currently only have 8 players available for Monday, they are : Allan Highfield Jerry Morgan Tom Gale Colin Hayward Neil Morrison Ed Vandermark Jason Summerfield Jeremy Jenkins Therefore if anyone else is available or knows anybody who wants to play please let me know asap Many Thanks Robin - 07890 528764 .... Read more21/05/09

Team To Play Boxted At Home
The team to play Boxted II at home on sunday is : Allan Highfield Anthony Shearman Jerry Morgan Jon Jones Robin Seller (c) Tom Gale Michael Rudge Colin Hayward Neil Morrison (w) - Teas Ed Vandermark Jeremy Jenkins 2pm start - please arrive as early as possible to help prepare ! .... Read more21/05/09

Double Header Coming Up
Having had a relaxing break I return to two games next weekend ! Sunday 24th May we entertain Boxted II and then on Monday 25th May we travel to High Easter Can I please have your availabilities asap either on here or texted to me on 07890 528764 Many Thanks in anticipation Robin p s Claire and Megan completed their race for life this afternoon - thanks to all those who sponsored them ! .... Read more17/05/09

New friendly fixture confirmed
Sunday 2nd August away to the Garrison is now confirmed. They have their Pavillion back which is great news. They also have some players looking for league matches as they are not currently playing league cricket so Robin, and Anthony, please let me know if you are struggling for players at any time and Iþll give Graham a call at the Garrison. .... Read more25/04/09

Team To Play Tendring
The team to play at home to Tendring on sunday is : to be confirmed .... Read more23/04/09

Friendly missing from fixture list
Friendly fixture missing from fixture list. Saturday 15th August at home to Wickham Bishops. Please update the list. many Thanks. Ed .... Read more16/04/09

Team To Play Tendring
The team to play away to Tendring on sunday is : Allan Highfield Chris Martin Anthony Shearman Robin Seller (c) Jon Jones Tom Gale Michael Rudge Colin Hayward Neil Morrison (w) Ed Vandermark Jeremy Jenkins 12th man - Jason Summerfield Meet at 12.30 SHARP at The Bowling Green, Weeley ( adjacent to McDonalds ) .... Read more15/04/09

9 days to go
Unfortunately I cannot make nets on thursday so if you are available to play away to Tendring on Sunday 19th April can you please let me know asap. We will meet at 12.30 sharp at the Bowling Green, Weeley adjacent to McDonalds and garage just off the roundabout on the A133. Contact details remain the same - call or text me on 07890 528764 or reply on here by Wednesday at the latest many thanks Robin .... Read more10/04/09

Friendly fixture cancelled
The frindly match against the Garrison on 25th april has been cancelled due to issues surrounding the garrisaon cricket club and their pavillion and ground. A fixture later on in the season is to be confirmed. The date penciled in is Sunday 2nd August AWAY. .... Read more09/04/09

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