Author Archives: Thorverton CC

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”

The 1st XI made the short trip to the County Ground to complete the Devon League season against already-crowned A Division champions, Exeter. Stand-in captain Andy Pitt won the toss on an unusually soft Exeter wicket and elected to bowl. Thors line up:- A.Pitt*, L.Vukusic, S.Jefferson, J.Geraghty, G.Greed. G.Daldorph, B.Heard, P.Stirling+, H.Squire, J.Stirling, J.Broom. DaldorphContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Exeter 1st (A) – 2nd September 2023”

The 1st XI took on relegation candidates Abbotskerswell in their final home game of the season on Saturday. With skipper Choules & Ben Slaviero absent for the vice-captain’s wedding in Australia, former skipper Andy Pitt took the helm for the first time since 2019. The showers had so far missed Station Ground. Pitt won theContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Abbotskerswell 1st XI (H) – 26th August 2023”

After 3 wins in a row, the sun threatened to come out at Station Ground as the 1s sought to make it 4 from 4. The team consisted of only 2 players over 30 years old:A.Pitt, L.Vukusic, S.Jefferson, J.Geraghty, H.Choules+, A.Chilcott, G.Daldorph, B.Heard, B.Slaviero, A.Jopling, J.Choules*. Kilmington won the toss and elected to field asContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Kilmington 1st XI (H) – 19th August 2023”

It was another grey day in the Devon Cricket League as the 1s made the relatively short trip to Clyst St George. There were 2 changes to the side:L.Vukusic, G.Greed, A.Chilcott, J.Geraghty, H.Choules+, B.Coe, B.Heard, G.Daldorph, A.Jopling, B.Slaviero, J.Choules. The rain stayed away for the most part as the hosts won the toss and somewhatContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Clyst St George 1st XI (A) – 12th August 2023”

After three washouts in four weeks, the 2nd XI were fearful when they arrived at Station Ground to the increasingly familiar sight of covers on the pitch. Thankfully proceedings were not delayed & Thors would bowl first after winning the toss. The hosts lineup:- J.Farley, B.Wakeley, S.Jefferson, D.Baldock, S.Yelverton, J.Baker, J.Meredith+, A.Gibbons, J.Stirling*, I.Daldorph, J.Broom.Continue reading “Match Report – 2nd XI v Barnstaple & Pilton 1st XI (H) – 12th August 2023”