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Matthew Regan has put together a team together to take on a fundraising triathlon on 24th April with an aim of raising £8000! The money will be split 50/50 between the club’s pavilion project and the ongoing development of Thorverton Primary School.

The team will take on an Olympic distance triathlon, consisting of swimming 1.5km (60 lengths) of Crediton Lords Meadow Swimming Pool, 40km cycle, followed by a 10km run finishing at the club.

The team so far:- Team so far – Adam Fisher, Matt Regan, Candice Regan, Annabel Hawkes, Alex Jopling, Nic Fic, Cate Stephens, Joe Reed, Katie Greet, John Harvey, Katherine Smith, Keeley Slaviero, Sureka Khan, Toby Giles, Vicky Chamings, Kerrie and Sophie Hawkes, Lisa Price, Matt Souch, Caitlin, Lara Folland and Tash Carbines. More to join either doing all or parts of it. To join in with the triathlon, please e-mail Matthew on mattregan79@live.co.uk.

Matthew said “We hope to raise £8,000-£10,000 or more split evenly between the school and the cricket club pavilion project. Earlier this year we did a marathon raising over £6,500 for a new school building so we want to raise the same amount of money whilst raising the profile of the cricket club and the school”.

Keeley Slaviero said “ So… I’ve signed up for the Triathlon (slightly against my better judgement! ). Thorverton is a place I love dearly, and I feel incredibly lucky to have been both a pupil and now a parent at the school. Thorverton Cricket Club is also very close to my heart. When Wine & Wickets first started, it was simply about bringing together an amazing group of women and four years later it’s grown into a thriving and successful ladies cricket team. Both the school and the cricket club are such special parts of our community. They give so much to so many people. So I thought… why not attempt something amazing to help support them both! If you’re able to donate or cheer me on, it would mean the world. Wish me luck, I will need it!”

Tash Carbines:- “I’ve signed up for this triathlon to help raise vital funds for two organisations that mean a great deal to me and our community. As one of five generations in my family to have attended Thorverton Primary School, supporting its future is incredibly important to me.

I’m also proud to be a player and member of Thorverton Cricket Club, which plays a huge role in bringing people together. It’s more than just a place to play sport, it’s a fantastic social hub, and I’m excited about the plans for a new pavilion that will benefit both current members and future generations.

We’re very fortunate as a community to have both such a wonderful school and a thriving cricket club. I’d love your support in helping us make a real difference; every contribution will go a long way in strengthening these important local institutions.”

You can donate to the fundraising efforts on the JustGiving page HERE. Please support the fantastic efforts of Matthew and his team in any way you can!

We are delighted to announce the signing of Jack Groves and Josh Jacobs – University of Exeter Students who will turn out for Thors in the early part of the season.

Jack is a left arm spinner, adding a new dynamic to the already strong Thors bowling attack. Jack has experience in the Sussex Premier Division and has bowled with great control over the winter.

Josh will be classified as an overseas player due to his South African heritage so is expected to strengthen the 2s for their E East campaign, although he will be capable of stepping up should the opportunity arise. Josh can bowl, bat and wicket-keep so will be a great asset while he’s available throughout May.

The signings come following successful UoE incomings last year – Nick Chaplin, Mahir Choksi and Sam Hardwicke. Nick has now returned to the Home Counties following the completion of his studies. Sam is expected to be available until well into July this year and is just one appearance away from earning a 1st XI Cap. Mahir had a stop-start beginning to life with Thors but has committed for another season and will add some flare with the bat when available, albeit currently recovering from a wrist injury.

1st XI Captain Jake Choules comments:
“It’s been a quiet winter in general but really pleased to continue our good relationship with the Uni. The boost at the start of the season is always handy when our younger local players have school and uni commitments. Jack and Josh look to be great assets and in addition to Mahir and Sam, I am hoping to have some competition for places come the summer.”

The granting of planning permission in December 2025 marked a significant step in the process of developing a new pavilion at the Station Ground.  

However, the hard work really starts now asthe club needs to source considerable funding in order to make the dream a reality.

A new working group, capital funding strategy and business plan are being developed and planning conditions are being worked on. 

Whilst final figures have not been determined the estimated cost of the project is in the region of £500,000 with over £5,000 having already been spent on planning submission requirements. 

The club are incredibly grateful to Andrew Foster and his charity, The Speranza Trust, who have recently donated £10,000 towards the project. This generous contribution is a very welcome boost to the existing club pot. 

 

How Can You Help?

Fundraising Committee – we are looking for volunteers to be part of a fundraising committee to look at club and community events over the year. 

 

Funding Expertise 

Do you have experience in writing funding strategies, grant applications or sourcing funding? We’d like to hear from anyone who could help with this.

If you are able to help please reach out to someone or email thorvertonccdevelopment@gmail.com

 

Thorverton Triathlon Fundraiser 

On Friday 24th April we’ll be completing a Thorverton Triathlon to raise funds for the Thorverton Primary School and the Pavilion Project.

A group will be taking on the Olympic distance 1.5km swim, 40km cycle and 10km run – finishing at the cricket club for a well-deserved celebration!! 

The aim is to raise £8,000 through donations to the JustGiving page, you can support the challenge here: – https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/thorvertontriathlon2026

 

Sponsorship 

Could you support the club through sponsorship? For as little as £30 you could sponsor a player or for just a little more sponsor a match or have a board up around the ground. You can find out more here – https://thorvertoncc.co.uk/become-a-club-sponsor-for-2026/

 

Easy-fundraising 

Everyone can do their bit by supporting the Easyfundraising platform. You can raise money for the club every time you shop onlineat no additional cost to you! We’ve raised almost £2,000 over the years. Please visit our easy-fundraising site – https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/thorvertoncc/

 

50/50 Draw

Once the season starts there will be a 50/50 club draw running from the club. Pick a number from 1-100, pay £10, and be in 5 x monthly draws to win a share of £100. 

Over the season £500 will go to the club and £500 given out in prizes!

Donations

Would you like to make a donation to the project?

Anyone wishing to make a donation to the club can do so by using the following bank details:-

Thorverton Cricket Club

01257512

30-93-14

If you would like to make a donation by other means or know of any potential donors please get in contact – thorvertonccdevelopment@gmail.com.

We’re delighted to announce that South African all-rounder Shane Yelverton has agreed to return to Station Ground for the 2026 season.

Shane is no stranger to Mid Devon, having appeared as the club’s overseas player in 2019 and 2025. He also turned out for the 2nd XI in both 2023 and 2024 whilst visiting the area.

Shane was an integral part of the 1st XI’s joint highest Devon League finish last term, scoring 447 runs @ 31.93 and taking 17 wickets @22.29. A match-winning century against eventual A Division champions Hatherleigh was his standout performance.

Everyone who has met Shane will know he is also a great asset to the club off the pitch, helping with women’s and junior sessions as well as aiding the club’s bar takings.

1st XI skipper Jake Choules said:-

“Thrilled to have Shane back for another season. Securing him again was my number one target for the winter so pleased to get it done. Having a genuine all rounder as our overseas was a big part in why we finished so high in the table last year and his hard working and passionate character is invaluable on and off the field.”

Shane said:- “Guess who’s back? So excited and privileged to say I’ll be back at Thorverton this year. Last season was such a great one and I’m more motivated than ever to get the club to even higher heights this year.

So appreciative of the club & everyone else involved for wanting me back. Really looking forward to being involved with everything again – the training, games, helping with colts and all the coaching I’ll be doing again. See you all very soon!“

Shane will be staying with the Robbins family for the first chunk of the season. They are currently looking to kit out their annex with furniture for Shane – if you are in the process of getting rid of any furniture for free/cheap, please do let us know. Shane will then move on to Becky Rice’s. Our sincere thanks to both the Robbins and Becky for their support with hosting.

The draw has been made for the Devon T20 Cup, with Thors one of four teams not to receive a bye to the last 16 of Devon’s Premier T20 competition.

For the first time since 2019, Thors will play at home in one of the T20 Cup competitions, hosting B Division runners up, Ivybridge.

Ties must be played by 31st May 2026. A date and time will be confirmed in due course.

We are thrilled to confirm that we have been granted planning permission for the erection of a new pavilion.

After submitting an application to Mid Devon District Council in May, permission has finally been granted. The application followed a lengthier process than expected largely due to comments raised by the Environment Agency as our site falls in a flood risk area.

Our thanks to all of the consultants for their assistance with the submission of professional reports, as well as DMA Architects. Thanks also to planning officers at MDDC for a proactive and pragmatic approach to dealing with the application.

There are a number of planning conditions required to be discharged which the team will now work through.

Whilst this represents a significant step in the process, the main focus of attention now falls to fundraising. In 2026 we aim to significantly step up our fundraising efforts with ambitions for a Fundraising Committee and for all areas of the club to run their own fundraising events. If you’d like to be involved to help make the dream of a new pavilion a reality, please get in touch.

The club & company’s annual general meetings are to take place on Monday 24th 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.

Personal Changes & Vacancies

Keeley Slaviero is stepping down as Women & Girls Coordinator after the significant growth over the four years since the section started – many thanks to Keeley for all her hard work. We would also like another representative for women & girls cricket on the committee to ensure a fairer representation of our female members.

Keith Cudby is also stepping down as friendly coordinator after many years of service to friendly cricket. Thanks to Keith for his many years of service The friendly coordinator overseas Sunday & Midweek friendlies. The coordinator can do their role without sitting on the committee.

The introduction of our Walking Cricket section also requires representation on the committee.

We also wish to find a volunteer to head up our fundraising efforts with a view to the next stage of our pavilion project. This could either be done as the leader of our subcommittee or via a group and the individual can sit outside of the committee if preferred. Please get in touch if you would be interested.

The current vacancies are as follows:-

Women & Girls Coordinator

Women & Girls Representative (new post)

Walking Cricket Representative (new post)

Fundraising Lead (new post)

Friendly Cricket Coordinator

Anyone who wishes to be considered for any of these roles must e-mail info@thorvertoncc.co.uk with their proposer & seconder by Monday 17th November at the latest. Nominations after this date will not be considered.

If you have any business not listed on the agenda which you would like to be discussed under A.O.B, please submit this in writing via e-mail info@thorvertoncc.co.uk by Monday 17th November at the latest.

Current Officers

The following officers & representatives are happy to stand for re-election:-

President – Charlie Andrews

Chair – Charles Kislingbury

CEO – James May

Treasurer – James Meredith

Secretary – Andy Pitt

Vice-Chair – Jack Stirling

Safeguarding Officer – James May

Fixture Secretary – Andy Pitt

Bar Manager – Committee (Ben Slaviero, Keeley Slaviero, Andy Pitt, James Meredith)

Membership Secretary – Jack Stirling

Head of Club Development & Pavilion Project Subcommittee – Alex Jopling

Head of Ground/Maintenance – Keith Cudby

1st XI Captain – Jake Choules

2nd XI Captain – Ben Coe

3rd XI Captain – James Meredith

Women’s Co-ordinator – VACANT

Women’s & Girls Representative – New Post

Walking Cricket Representative – New Post

Friendly Cricket Coordinator

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Meeting Agenda

1. Chair’s Report & Address

2. Minutes of 2024 AGM

3. Matters Arising

4.1 1st XI Report

4.2 2nd XI Report

4.3 3rd XI Report

4.4 Sunday & Friendly Report

4.5 Women & Girls Cricket Report

4.6 Walking Cricket Report

5. Junior Cricket Report

6. Treasurer’s Report

7. Grounds Team Report

8. Bar Committee Report

9. Club Development Officer’s & Pavilion Sub-Committee Report

10. Election of Officers

11. A.O.B.

12. Company AGM

We hope to see as many members in attendance as possible.

With the 2025 Tolchards Devon Cricket League now complete, here are our player statistics for 2025.

Batting

1st XI (min 150 runs)

Shane Yelverton – 447 runs @ 31.93. 1 x 100, HS – 101.

George Daldorph – 434 runs @ 43.30. 3 x 50, 1 x 100. HS 107.

Dan Robbins – 332 runs @ 25.54. 1 x 100, HS 121.

Andrew Kingdon – 218 runs @ 24.22. 1 x 50, HS 53.

Luke Vukusic – 212 runs @ 26.50. 1 x 50, HS 77*.

Harry Choules – 173 runs @ 19.22. HS 31.

Andy Pitt – 171 runs @ 19.00. 1 x 50, HS 51.

2nd XI (min 150 runs)

David Baldock – 493 runs @ 41.08. 2 x 50, 1 x 100, HS 102*

Andy Daldorph – 379 runs @ 23.69. 2 x 50. HS 96.

Awrangzeb Khogiani – 283 runs @ 23.56. 2 x 50. HS 66.

Imogen Daldorph – 237 runs @ 29.63. 1 x 50, HS 66.

Ben Coe – 183 runs @ 26.14. 1 x 50, HS 79.

Freddie Fenner – 176 runs @ 29.33. 2 x 50. HS 54*

Henry Squire – 169 runs @ 28.17. 1 x 50. HS 73.

3rd XI (min 100 runs)

Rudi Ellis – 479 runs @ 47.90. 1 x 50, 2 x 100. HS 123.

Nathan Buckeridge – 441 runs @ 55.13. 1 x 50, 2 x 100. HS 114.

Rob Money – 266 runs @ 53.20. 1 x 50. HS 76.

Aidan Lea – 174 runs @ 22.75. HS 37.

Phil Taverner – 148 runs @ 49.33. 1 x 50. HS 75.

James Meredith – 123 runs @ 123.00. 2 x 50. HS 73*.

Bowling

1st XI (min 10 wickets)

George Daldorph – 29 wickets @ 17.31. BB 4-26.

Ben Slaviero – 24 wickets @ 16.50. BB 4-14.

Shane Yelverton – 17 wickets @ 22.29. BB 4-33.

Dan Robbins – 13 wickets @ 26.46. BB 4-43.

Alex Jopling – 12 wickets @ 17.67. BB 3-11.

Jake Choules – 10 wickets @ 22.70. BB 2-4.

2nd XI (min 7 wickets)

David Baldock – 27 wickets @ 14.67. 2x 5fa. BB 5-12.

Shakib Rahmani – 22 wickets @ 21.27. BB 3-21.

Awrangzeb Khogiani – 19 wickets @ 27.95. BB 4-65.

Freddie Fenner – 9 wickets @ 24.78. BB 3-52.

Stuart Tait – 7 wickets @ 20.14. BB 3-14.

Imogen Daldorph – 7 wickets @ 30.57. BB 2-23.

3rd XI (min 6 wickets)

Chris Winzer – 19 wickets @ 11.00. BB 4-22.

Craig Risdon – 18 wickets @ 11.72. 1 x 5fa. BB 5-40.

Vishnu Nambiar – 11 wickets @ 9.91. BB 4-15.

Rudi Ellis – 11 wickets @ 15.91. BB 2-4.

Aidan Lea – 9 wickets @ 8.44. 1x 5fa. BB 5-24.

Arran Brazier – 6 wickets @ 18.50. BB 3-6.

Fielding & Keeping

1st XI (min 5 dismissals)

Harry Choules – 13 victims (11 x catches, 1 x stumping, 1 x run out)

Shane Yelverton – 10 victims (10 x catches)

Alex Jopling – 6 victims (5 x catches, 1 x run out)

Luke Vukusic – 5 victims (5 x catches)

2nd XI (min 5 dismissals)

David Baldock – 9 victims (8 x catches, 1 x run out)

Ben Coe – 7 victims (7 x catches)

Awrangzeb Khogiani – 6 victims (6 x catches)

3rd XI (min 5 dismissals)

Aidan Lea – 11 dismissals (9 x catches, 1 x stumping, 1 x run out)

James Meredith – 8 victims (6 x catches, 2 x stumpings)

Rob Money – 5 victims (5 x catches)

All three games ended in abandonments for Thors in the final round of Tolchards Devon Cricket League fixtures.

The 1st XI were left wondering what might have been after the entire set of A Division fixtures were abandoned without a ball bowled. The 1s had a feint chance of promotion going into the final round but ended up 13 points short of second placed Tavistock. The 3rd placed finish in the second tier is the club’s highest league finish since 1987.

The 2nd XI got underway at Station Ground, reaching 59-2 in 14 overs before rain brought a premature end to proceedings. The twos end 2025 in 5th place in the E Division, despite just one win in the final six games.

The 3rd XI also got underway at Clyst Hydon and had taken two Kenn wickets in 16 overs before the game was abandoned. The nine points from the result means the 3s are promoted as runners up in the H Division Central. Congratulations to James Meredith & all involved in the 3rd XI this year!

Thank you to all our members, volunteers & sponsors who have made DCL cricket possible this year!

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