Author Archives: Thorverton CC

After last week’s washout, the 2s made their way to Budleigh Salterton for the first league match at their new ground, The Holt. Basking in some rare sunshine, both teams were looking forward to getting their league campaigns underway in what proved to be a thrilling and unique encounter. The XI for the game were:Continue reading “Match Report – 2nd XI v Budleigh Salterton 2nd XI (A) – 13/05/23”

The sun was shining and anticipation was in the air as the Devon League season belatedly got underway after last week’s wash out. Station Ground looked a picture so full credit goes to our ground team who have worked tirelessly in the testing weather conditions. TCC gave league debuts to Billy Wakeley and Aussie overseasContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Tavistock 1st XI (H) – 13/05/23”

Both of our 1st XI & 2nd XI fixtures have been abandoned without a ball being bowled today due to rain. The 1st XI were due to travel to Mount Wise to take on Plymouth 1st XI, whilst the 2nd XI were due to host Upottery 1st XI. Next Saturday sees us try to startContinue reading “DCL Round 1 Washed Out”

We have approved the transfer of Tom Diamond, who has left the club to join West of England Premier League side Hinton Charterhouse. Tom joined in 2021 & was an integral part of the B Division & Corinthian Cup double winning side that year, scoring 298 runs @ 27.09. He followed up in 2022 withContinue reading “Transfer News – Diamond Departs”

The continuing wet weather has forced the cancellation of our final pre-season friendly at at home to Sandford which was scheduled for Saturday 29th April. This also unfortunately means the postponement of Community Cream Tea day. The Devon Cricket League season starts next Saturday, as the 1st XI travel to Plymouth & 2nd XI hostContinue reading “Sandford Game Off & Cream Tea Day Postponed”

We hope that everybody had a great time at the race night on Saturday, raising vital start up costs for the club. It wouldn’t have been possible without our race sponsors so thank you to: Energy Systems SW Ltd Paws for Pleasure The Exeter Inn, Thorverton The Berry Dairy, Thorverton Mosaic Rwanda Bob Rice KislingburyContinue reading “Race Night – Saturday 24th April”

After the washout at Exmouth last week, the cricket season finally got underway at Kensham Park against the newly amalgamated & current Premier Division champions Bradninch & Kentisbeare. With an ominous looking sky & a bleak forecast for the afternoon, captains Jake Choules & Gary Chappell agreed a T20 should take place rather than theContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI Friendly vs Bradninch & Kentisbeare 1st XI (A) – Saturday 22nd April 2023”

Saturday’s 2nd XI friendly against Bradninch & Kentisbeare 2nd XI at Rectory Park, Kentisbeare has fallen foul of the weather. The ground has been unable to be prepared due to the deluge of rain throughout recent weeks. Saturday’s 1st XI friendly against Bradninch & Kentisbeare’s 1st XI at Kensham Park is still set to goContinue reading “2nd XI Friendly Off”

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our 2023 season. I hope I find everyone in good spirit and ready to enjoy a summer of good cricket and friendship. There is quite a bit of news I would like to share with you so here goes. Let’s start with news that we haveContinue reading “Chair’s Welcome Message 2023 – Charles Kislingbury”

Unsurprisingly, following the recent conditions our friendly at Exmouth on Saturday has been called off due to the persistent wet weather making it impossible to get the host’s Maer Ground fit for play. We remain hopeful of a decent pre-season as we field two XIs away at newly amalgamated Bradninch & Kentisbeare next Saturday &Continue reading “Exmouth Friendly Abandoned”