TYNEMOUTH

CRICKET CLUB

Founded 1847

Preston Avenue, North Shields NE30 2BG - Telephone : 0191 257 6865 (Pavilion)
Telephone : 07808 932 418 (Groundsman’s mobile phone)
WEEKLY PROGRAMME for April 25th/26th 2010
- Information, Features and Reports from Recent Fixtures

DUKES NORTH EAST PREMIER LEAGUE

1st XI Div 1 Home 11:00 am to Stockton. Meet at 09:45 am.
Team: Andrew Smith (Capt.), Iain Purdy, Daniel Young,
Scott Borthwick, Anthony Turner, Andy Lineham, Jonathan Salt,
Greg Hollins, Phil Morse, Jamie Coates and David Hymers.
Match Ball Sponsor: Russell Perry
2nd XI Div 2 Away 12:30 pm to Stockton. Meet at 11:00 am
Team: Graeme Hallam (Capt.), Tony Lion, Chris Beever,
Marcus Turner, Josh Koen, Ben Debnam, Josh Giddens,
Russell Perry, Ben Richardson, Ian Stewart and Ed Snelders.
3nd XI Div 3 Sunday Home 1 pm to South Northumberland. Meet at 12 noon
Team: John Callaghan (Capt.), Matthew Bartlett, Lee Reid, Geoff Simpson,
Richard Hay, Ben Richardson, Jonathan Forrest, Louis Storey, Ryan Bailey,
Connor Lonnberg and Lewis Robson.

S. G. WEALTH MANAGEMENT NORTHUMBERLAND

LEAGUE 3rd XI Div 2
Saturday Away 1:00 pm at Riding Mill to Old Record Players
Meet at 11:00 am.
Team: Paul Coates (Capt), Vince Howe, Don Catley, Chris Fairley,
Scott Graham, Euan Stenhouse, Chad Koen, Andrew Davison,
Tim Whiting, Stephen Davison, Geoff Simpson.
Keep TCC Tidy! Please respect the pavilion and grounds and help to
keep your club clean, tidy and free of any hazards. In particular, everyone is
reminded that GLASSES must not be taken into the changing rooms.
 Looking Forward to an Exciting Season
Welcome to a new cricket season. We hope that all our members, Senior, Vice-Patrons, Junior
and their parents along with our Social members will have another very enjoyable season with
some excellent cricket either as players or spectators. Although cricket is, in itself, a summer
activity, there has been much to be done around the Club during the winter so that everything
is now ready for the start of the season. Machines had to be serviced, ground maintenance
undertaken, fund raising events held and all the administration and planning that goes into
making Tynemouth CC one of the best Clubs in the area; this work simply never stops.
Indoor practices have been held over the winter to help develop the skills of our junior
members and we have had great interest shown with large numbers attending every session.
This year we have started an under 8 session at King Edward School, which has proved a
popular addition. I am also pleased to report some of our older junior members have completed
their coaching qualifications, with Ben Richardson, Richie Straughan and Andrew Davison
adding to the club’s ability to deliver quality coaching to our young players. These
qualifications are a big commitment for all involved and I cannot thank enough those who
commit so much time to provide opportunities for others.
The club continues to work actively within the community. This year we will be delivering the
last year of the Chance to Shine programme through our Club Development Manager Rebecca
Ayton and Stephen Davison. We will again be working with King Edward, Christchurch,
Spring Gardens, Preston Grange, Cullercoats and Whitehouse primary schools. To ensure the
programme leaves a sustainable infrastructure, Rebecca will do further teacher training in the
schools to leave a trained teacher in every school. The winter has also seen a programme aimed
at Years 3 and 4 in Primary Schools under the banner “Spirit of Cricket”. This has delivered
cricket lessons with an emphasis on the Social & Emotional Aspects of Learning required
under the national curriculum. This has attracted funding from the Criminal Justice Board and
has seen over 500 children in 10 schools benefit from the programme. Such is the impact of
this initiative that we have been commissioned by North Tyneside Council to extend the
community programme in 2010/11 under the council’s Widening Horizon’s programme, one of
two pilot projects; such is the standing of our community work. My congratulations and thanks
to Di Brown, Rebecca Ayton and Stephen Davison for enabling this to happen.
In addition, we have continued to explore the possibilities of introducing a second pitch along
with changing facilities on the field behind the existing pavilion. King’s School have
understandably been concentrating on their new indoor facility and we are unable to progress
the matter until the school make some strategic decisions about their facility needs. However,
we continue to invest in the infrastructure of the club. Last year we saw the benefit of £6000
worth of drainage work carried out over the winter to deal with the flooding problems. This
season we introduce the club’s first electronic scoreboard which will be known as “The Fred
McCree Scoreboard” in memory of Fred’s long association with the club. This has been paid
for by the generosity of club members and the efforts of juniors at a recent backpack. Can I
thank all those involved in making this possible. We are also seeking planning permission to
install lights along the lane and south fence and car park as well as an upgrade to the electricity
supply to the pavilion. These are all long term investments in the club’s future.
Last season a long standing contract to carry out work on Percy Park RFC field ended and this
caused some concern regarding the financial viability of the ground side of the club. I am
pleased to say, thanks to the efforts of the club finding other contracts and some great work on
the bar side over the winter, we have survived the winter financially sound.
The Ground The cricket square and outfield are again starting to look like cricket is about to
break out after the long winter. On 27th & 28th March we ran the NatWest Cricketforce event.
We painted the north fence again, painted the kerb stones and generally give the ground a
spring clean in preparation for the season ahead. Members will also notice a new building, the
“Tuck Shop” kindly paid for by Ian Beever. The aim is to sell tea, coffee and other items at
matches and on practice nights to help raise funds for the club, as well as provide refreshments
to spectators. Any volunteers to help staff this during the summer would be welcome. Please
speak to Andrew Lineham for details.
The Teams In 2010 the Club will be running several league teams: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Xl each
Saturday, with our home games in the third team played on a Sunday at Preston Avenue. It is
hoped this innovation will ensure the “Saturday thirds” will benefit from playing on better
surfaces at Preston Avenue as well as improving income. We will also have a NEPL Sunday
3rd Xl and the Ladies Xl at senior level, as well as U15, U13 and an U11 at Junior level. We
also aim to continue the junior house system at under 11 and under 13 to provide further
competitive opportunities. Teams will also be entered in the Chance to Shine League including
a girls’ team, again with the aim of ensuring the maximum number of young players gain some
form of competitive opportunity. In addition we’ll be competing in the Northumberland
League “C” Division – matches being played every Thursday.
For season 2010 skipper Andrew Smith will again be able to call upon England under 19 all
rounder Scott Borthwick as our Durham contract player. Scott had a tremendous season last
year and proved very popular around the club. We will also be significantly strengthened by
the addition of Pakistan Test Match fast bowler Shahid Nazir The second eleven have Chris
Beever at the helm and he will look to blend the youth and experience at his disposal. Paul
Coates returns to the role of third team Saturday captain in the Northumberland League.
Our first league matches are scheduled for the 24th of April against Stockton with the First
team at home. The Harbour Cup match against South Shields was held last weekend.
Junior practices for under 15s started on Wednesday 14th April at 6pm with the Under 11s on
Friday 16th at 5.15pm and under 13s at 6.45pm. Girls’ under 13 sessions will run at 4pm on
Fridays, starting 23rd April.
Events throughout the season We are pleased to announce that the Events Committee have
already set in place a number of dates for your diary. Please pick up match programmes and
keep your eyes out for the calendar of events. Remember these are all organised by volunteers
to help raise funds for the club so we can continue to invest in our future. Other main events
for the diary are the Tynemouth Beer Festival to be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 16th
– 18th September and the family firework night, which is on Saturday November 6th this year.
The Annual General Meeting This was held on 3rd February 2010. Russell Perry was re-
elected as Chairman with Iain Purdy taking over as Treasurer. A number of other officials were
re-elected, and the Management Committee welcomed Judith Richardson to its ranks. Several
positions were left vacant at the meeting but subsequently filled. I am delighted to confirm
Anthony turner has taken on the role of Fixture Secretary, Graeme Hallam as Second Team
Captain and Paul Coates as Third team Saturday captain.
Financial Matters
(a) Members Subscriptions: please return your forms and fees promptly.
(b) Prize Draw
If you would like to support the Club through joining the Monthly Prize Draw (£1.00 per
number, per month) or, if you are already participating in the draw, by taking additional
numbers, please contact Anthony Turner (289 2903 or 07905 923 039) who will be more than
happy to help you!
(c) Sponsorship
If your business would be interested in supporting the Club through advertising, on boards
around the ground, in the Fixture Card, the Match Programme, or by Sponsoring match balls,
please contact officials at the club.
If you feel you can help in any way with any of the items covered, then please let someone at
the Club know – we’d be delighted with your involvement.
With best wishes for the season ahead. Russell Perry, Chairman
Harbour Cup Victory gets Tynemouth’s Season off to Winning Start

Tynemouth’s First XI got their season off to a winning start with a 73 runs victory over South
Shields in the Harbour Cup at Preston Avenue. South Shields captain Matthew Muchall won
the toss and inserted Tynemouth. Openers Dan Young and Iain Purdy added 50 for the first
wicket before both fell in quick succession to Quinn. However, Durham Contract Player Scott
Borthwick then played on to Watson for only 14 runs. The remainder of the Tynemouth
innings was dominated by captain Andrew Smith who made an impressive 34. Smith’s innings
was significant in helping Tynemouth post a total of 144-8 from their 40 overs. There were two
wickets each for Quinn, Watson and Embleton.

Tynemouth’s bowlers simply dominated the visitors reply. Opener Elliott was bowled for only
1 by young David Hymers. Andrew Smith then came into the attack and took a wicket with his
first ball, having Dorothy caught at cover for 13. Smith then bowled opening batsman Marshall
for 15 to put his side into a commanding position. Spinner Phillip Morse then accounted for
both Watson and Rainbow; the latter well stumped by 18 year old Greg Hollins. Morse’s spin
partner Jamie Coates then removed Shaw and N. Watson caught respectively at first slip and
keeper for only 2 runs. With Dan Young bowling Embleton for 16, and taking a caught and
bowled off Hale, the end was then near. The innings finally petered out when Muchall was
victim of a careless run out without scoring, to leave South Shields 71 all out. Of the
Tynemouth bowlers, Smith finished with 2-10, Morse 2-12, Coates 2-6 and Young 2-7. This
impressive start augers well for the challenge of the Premiership which starts on Saturday
with Tynemouth entertaining Stockton.
Report by Big Ben Richardson
 Tynemouth Cricket Club Monthly Prize Draw.
Only £1 per number.
1st Prize = £20
2nd Prize = £10
3rd Prize = £5
4th Prize = £5
Contact Anthony Turner
Tel: 289 2903 or 07905 923 039
The following are all the most recent WINNERS!
Month/Year First Second Third Fourth
Sep-09 No. 50 L Docherty No. 54 J Wilson No. 91 S Dunlop No. 1 D Nisbet
Oct-09 No. 1 D Nisbet No. 39 R Howe No. 90 P Wallace No. 137 S Dunlop
Nov-09 No. 51 W Hartwell No. 24 Mrs J Morpeth No. 77 A Robertson No. 5 R Howe
Dec-09 No. 52 P Cromarty No. 89 R Perry No. 8 J Turnball No. 95 D Nisbet
Jan-10 No. 60 A Turner No. 51 W Hartwell No 5 R Howe No. 41 R Clayton
Feb-10 No. 41 R Clayton No. 11 E Stark No. 47 W Pooley No. 20 A Billany
Mar-10 No. 33 J Wilson No. 77 A Robertson No. 19 V McCree No. 126 I Stokoe
Apr-10 No. 26 A Billany No. 48 I Beever No. 80 V McCree No. 112 D Kay
December 09 Extra Draw: 5th prize: No. 61 N&E A Kincaid, 6th prize: No. 43 R Bowles
 Continuing the successful sequence of the Real Ales
The Club thank you for your good support

THIS WEEK’S ALE is selected by Stewy for you:

MARSTON’S DRAGON’S TALE (ABV 4.5%)
AVAILABLE FROM FRIDAY

Tasting Notes: A malty, full bodied ale

crafted with specially selected
English malt and hops to commemorate St
George's epic victory over the dragon.
Slay your thirst and raise a glass to
England's patron saint.
It is almost 1000 years since the beer making virtues of Burton's spring water was discovered
by the Monks of Burton Abbey. The spring water does not come from the River Trent, it is rain
water that has fallen on the surrounding hills, and percolated down through gypsum beds,
forming an underground stream on the valley floor. It is these trace elements of gypsum
(calcium sulphate) which help to make a clearer, brighter bitter. We collect our natural spring
water from several wells on site at our brewery. Throughout the world other brewers have to
artificially 'Burtonise' their brewing water in order to compensate for the misfortune of not
being based in Burton-upon-Trent, the home of British Brewing.
Who are we, where do we come from and what have we achieved?!

Let us know, via your TCC Player Profile

Name

Usual team

Best cricketing achievement

Role model

Worst nightmare moment on the

pitch
What do you most enjoy when
not playing cricket
What has been or would be your
best or worst holiday
What do you always take away
with you on holiday
What has been or would be your
worst experience on holiday

How do you like to be

entertained

What is your favourite food or

drink
Describe your ideal dinner date

Please complete your answers and forward to:

Don Catley, Weekly Programme Editor
15, Henley Road, Tynemouth, NE30 3SW
Tel: 290 1983, Mobile: 07986 307688
- Or even better, please email to don@catley.org
 Player Profile – Deputy Chairman’s One Liners!
Name
Usual team
Best cricketing achievement
Role model
Worst nightmare moment on the
pitch
What do you most enjoy when
not playing cricket
What has been or would be your
best holiday
What do you always take away
with you on holiday
What has been or would be your
worst experience on holiday
How do you like to be
entertained
What is your favourite food or
drink
Describe your ideal dinner date
Get your answers ready; you could be Catley’s next Catch!
Andrew Lineham
Seconds, else wherever selected – I
am THAT keen!
Breaking a window with a massive,
massive six at Norton in 2004.
Running a four!
Oliver Reed
Being smacked in the lip while
fielding at Blaydon in 2003 and not
being able to eat their magnificent tea!
John Smiths and Chicken Kebabs
Have been Australia. Best would be a
British lions tour to New Zealand
Credit Cards and my knife
Being in a hotel full of Scots and
Germans or with Cameron Armstrong.
Six Nations England vs Scotland. A
bit of John Denver and a good woman
giving me a foot massage, etc.
Spitfire Ale and Bacon Sandwich with
BBQ sauce
Paul Simon, Bo Derek, David Gower
and Carrie Fisher, all naked!
Some Useful Contacts at the Club: Home Mobile
President Bob Clayton 257 3082
Chairman; Director of Coaching Russell Perry 266 1821 07947 524 204
Deputy Chairman; Cricket Graeme Hallam 07525 419 099
Deputy Chairman; Pavilion Andrew Lineham 07763 745 880
Secretary Paul Malcolm 291 1953 07752 246 842
Treasurer Iain Purdy 07528 894 991
Membership Secretary Angus Robertson 257 7823 07957 594 319
Fixtures Secretary Anthony Turner 289 2903 07905 923 039
Membership Secretary Angus Robertson 257 7823 07957 594 319
Welfare Officer Diane Brown 252 3022
Premises Manager and Facilities Andrew Lineham 07763 745 880
Manager, Bookings Club: 257 6865 Answer service available

Further Committee Members: Stephen Bailey; Peter Davison; Judith Richardson

Gary Straughan; Anthony Turner,
First Team Captain Andrew Smith 252 7803 07533 612 339
Second Team Captain Graeme Hallam 07525 419 099
Saturday Third Team Captain Paul Coates 07895 608 336
Sunday Third Team Captain To be selected
Thursday ‘C’ Division Captain Danny Candlish 07739 838 848
Ladies Team Mon 6:30-8:30 pm Tony Burns 07769 666 076
Under 15s Wed 6-8 pm Steve Mordue 291 1650 07886 028 020
Under 13s Fri 6:45-8:15 pm Stephen Davison 07890 423 819
Under 11s Fri 5:15-6:45 pm Ed Snelders 251 3566 07984 443 508
Girls Fri 4-5 pm Diane Brown 252 3022
Induction (8-11 years) Angus Robertson 257 7823 07957 594 319
Groundsman Paul Jackson (Pav) 257 6865 07808 932 418
Programme Sponsorship Bob Clayton 257 3082
Press Officer and Editor
of The Weekly Programme Don Catley 290 1983 07986 307 688

Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities with Tynemouth Cricket Club

Tynemouth CC offers a unique opportunity for local businesses to benefit from being involved
in sports advertising and sponsorship that is low cost and highly effective. This year we are
working even more closely with our advertisers and sponsors to ensure that they get excellent
value for money. We require the support of our local business community and thus would
welcome your input and the chance to discuss how we could work together with you.

We are very grateful to our sponsors who have generously supported us in many ways.
PLEASE SUPPORT ALL OUR SPONSORS IF YOU POSSIBLY CAN