Author Archives: Thorverton CC

65 miles, 90,700 steps & 1,246 minutes of walking whilst fully padded up. That’s what Dan Robbins managed to push through across 3rd & 4th August, raising vital funds for Thorverton Cricket Club. Dan’s sponsored challenge was for the 65 miles between North Devon CC & Exmouth CC to be walked in 24 hours. HeContinue reading “Dan’s Coast-2-Coast Review & Interview”

Last night saw the Energy Systems SW Ltd Player of the Month award for July 2023 awarded to Ben Slaviero for his 5-11 in the Wombat Devon T20 Quarter Final at Plympton & his 4-21 in the league win at Torquay. Slaviero has impressive stats with the ball this season, taking 25 wickets in leagueContinue reading “Energy Systems SW Ltd Player of the Month – July 2023”

On a blustery and showery day at Station Ground the first XI made 3 changes for the visit of promotion chasing Hatherleigh. Team:L.Vukusic, B.Coe, A.Chilcott, J.Geraghty, H.Choules+, G.Daldorph, S.Jefferson, B.Heard, B.Slaviero, J.Stirling, J.Choules*. After a delayed start due to the weather, full credit must go to the umpires for their pragmatism in getting a gameContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Hatherleigh (H) – 5th August 2023”

The 2nd XI would be glad to see the back of July after three consecutive rain affected games; the last two matches had been completely washed out. Before Thors could say good riddance to July’s weather, it finally gave some respite at the 2s welcomed bottom-placed Feniton to Station Ground. Stirling in a traditional manner,Continue reading “Match Report – 2nd XI v Feniton 1st XI (H) – 29th July 2023”

The 1st XI arrived at an overcast English Riviera itching to put in a good performance following a frustrating 2 weeks. The line up:A.Pitt, D.Robbins, A.Chilcott, J.Geraghty, H.Choules+, L.Vukusic, S.Jefferson, G.Daldorph, B.Slaviero, A.Jopling, J.Choules*. Whilst the outfield looked to have been impacted by the recent wet weather, the Torquay pitch and square looked in goodContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Torquay (A) – 29th July 2023”

Thors arrived at Kensham Park knowing a win over Bradninch & Kentisbeare would see them build an unassailable lead over second placed Exeter in the Covid Cup & ensure the retainment of the trophy following the victories in 2020 & 2022. Captain for the evening, Andy Pitt, won the toss & elected to bat. TheContinue reading “Covid Cup Champions! – Match Report – T20 v Bradninch & Kentisbeare (A) – 25th July 2022”

Thors welcomed Exeter to Station Ground on Wednesday night, needing a win to keep any hopes of retaining the Covid Cup alive following a defeat in the return fixture. Slaviero won the toss & elected to bat. Thors line up:- A.Pitt, J.Van Der Meulen, J.Geraghty, H.Choules+, S.Jefferson, J.Porter, B.Heard, S.Yelverton, B.Slaviero*, S.Tait, J.Stirling Pitt &Continue reading “Match Report – T20 v Exeter (H) – 19th July 2023”

Sunday saw the Triangular Tournament take place at the club with a great turnout of players, supporters, friends, and families at the Station Ground.  This year it was a pleasure to be able to play for the ‘Denise Lesniak Trophy’ which was kindly donated in memory of Denny, a devoted Thorverton and Exeter Chiefs supporter.Continue reading “Denny Lesniak Trophy Triangular Tournament – 16th July”

The 1st XI arrived at a damp and very windy Tavistock as it looked like even the Dartmoor ponies and sheep were taking cover from the elements. With usual openers Pitt and Robbins away, the line up was:Vukusic, Greed, Chilcott, Geraghty, H. Choules, Jefferson, Coe, Daldorph, Slaviero, Jopling, J. Choules. Given the conditions it wasContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Tavistock (A) – 15th July 2023”

After a defeat to Exeter last time out, Thors were looking to get back to winning ways in the Covid Cup as we hosted fellow A Division outfit Clyst St George. On a cloudy but dry Station Ground, the side was:- L.Vukusic, B.Wakeley, H.Choules, J.Porter, C.Winzer, J.Geraghty, B.Heard, B.Slaviero, A.Gibbons, S.Tait, J.Choules. After negotiating theContinue reading “Match Report – T20 v Clyst St George (H) – 12th July 2023”