Author Archives: Thorverton CC

The draw has been made for round 1 of the Devon T20 Cup. Thors have been drawn away at Premier Division side Exmouth, with the game to be played at The Maer. Ties must be played by Sunday 9th June at the latest and once the fixture is confirmed we will communicate this.

We are delighted to report that our 3rd XI was re-elected to the Devon Cricket League at the DCL AGM last week, so Thorverton will field three league sides on a Saturday for the first time since 2017 and provide vital opportunities to our younger players to play competitive cricket. 3rd XI fixtures will beContinue reading “Club Updates – November 2023”

Our pre season fixtures for 2024 have been confirmed. Saturday 13th April – 1st XI v Sandford – Home – Cancelled Saturday 20th April – Intra-Club friendly, mixed teams – Home Saturday 27th April – 1st XI v Heathcoat – Away at Knightshayes Saturday 27th April 2nd/3rd XI v Royal Devon CC – Home TheContinue reading “Pre-Season Fixtures Announced – 2024”

Erin Vukusic made her international debut for Croatia Women against Czech Republic Women in Zagreb this weekend! Erin captained the Croatia Women’s team in their first ever fixtures, playing 3 T10 matches against the Czech Republic. Erin’s contributions of 20* (19) and 16 (15) were not enough to give the Croatians their first wins asContinue reading “Erin Vukusic Makes International Debut!”

The club & company’s annual general meetings are to take place on Monday 27th November at 7:30pm. The venue is Rewe Social Club, Rewe, EX5 4DU. All members are encouraged to attend. There will be updates from each department of the club & the election of officers for the next 12 months. Bob Rice hasContinue reading “Notice of 2023 Annual General Meeting – Monday 27th November”

Around 50 revellers met at Thorverton Memorial Hall to celebrate another successful adult season for the club. The chairman got proceedings underway with a mention to those lost over the last year including including legendary groundsman John Hill. A fantastic 3 course meal was served up by Dan Wagner from Dan’s American Kitchen as awardsContinue reading “End of Season Awards 2023”

“Yesterday was the final farewell to our legendary groundsman John Hill. At a packed Shobrooke Church we heard wonderful stories of the “country man” that John was born to be and how he touched so many people. Fittingly the sun shone and the privilege to bear John on his final journey was extended to TCCContinue reading “Farewell to John Hill – 1946-2023”

We are very saddened to share with you the passing of our legendary groundsman John Hill, known fondly as Hilly, after a short battle with illness. Hilly arrived at Thorverton initially to help us with the preparation of our cricket square and the match day wickets, however it wasn’t long before he was integrally involvedContinue reading “RIP – John “Hilly” Hill”

Below are the statistics for the 1st & 2nd XI for the Devon Cricket League in 2023. 1st XI Batting (min 150 runs) Jack Geraghty – 492 runs @ 41.00. 1 x 100, 2 x 50 – HS 101* Harry Choules – 234 runs @ 19.50 – HS 46* Alistair Chilcott – 233 runs @Continue reading “1st & 2nd XI Statistics 2023”

The Energy Systems SW Player of the Month for August 2023 was presented last night, with George Daldorph the recipient. The cricket committee unanimously decided on George for his maiden league 5 wicket haul, taking 5-20 in the 3 wicket victory over Clyst St George. George ended the season as the 1st XI’s leading wicketContinue reading “Energy Systems SW Player of the Month – August 2023”