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 be played at Clyst Hydon’s Merryfield Ground. We are extremely grateful to Clyst Hydon for the opportunity to play cricket on their ground.

The club and company AGMs took place on Monday 27th November at Rewe Social Club. The key changes in personnel are as follows:-

Treasurer

Bob Rice has stood down as treasurer following 15 years exceptional service to TCC; thank you Bob.

James Meredith was elected treasurer.

2nd XI Captain

Jack Stirling has stood down as 2nd XI captain after three years in the role. Rapidly emerging club legend Ben Coe will lead the 2nd XI for 2024.

3rd XI Captain

James Meredith was elected 3rd XI captain.

All other elected officers remain in post.

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

The schedule offers a mixture of fixtures, with the 1st XI playing against two Premier Division sides, including current champions, Sandford.

A reminder that indoor nets start from 3rd March 2024. Full details available HERE.

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 as Czech Republic won all three games.

Her international debut rounds off another fine year for Erin who was recently selected for the Western Storm Regional Academy programme & also crowned Devon Women’s Player of the Year.

To date Erin has taken 32 wickets @ 25 & scored 70 runs @ 12 for our 2nd XI since making her debut in 2020.

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 has decided to stand down as treasurer after 15 years of fantastic service to TCC. Jack Stirling has also stood down as 2nd XI captain.

Subject to league approval, we will be reintroducing our 3rd XI for the 2024 season & a captain will need to be appointed.

The current vacancies are as follows:-

Treasurer

2nd XI Captain

3rd XI Captain

Anyone who wishes to be considered for any of the vacant roles must e-mail seniors@thorvertoncricketclub.com with their proposer & seconder by Monday 20th 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 seniors@thorvertoncricketclub.com by Monday 20th November at the latest.

Current Officers

President – Charlie Andrews

Chair – Charles Kislingbury

Chief Executive Officer – James May

Vice-Chair – Jack Stirling

Secretary – Andy Pitt

Treasurer – Vacant

Fixture Secretary – James Meredith

1st XI Captain – Jake Choules

2nd XI Captain – Vacant

3rd XI Captain – Vacant

Women & Girls Coordinator – Keeley Wells

Club Development Officer – Alex Jopling

Membership Secretary – Jack Stirling

Safeguarding Officer – James May

Hon Auditors – Brays Accountants

Meeting Agenda

1. Chair’s Report & Address

2. Minutes of 2022 AGM

3. Matters Arising

4.1 1st XI Report

4.2 2nd XI Report

4.3 Sunday & Friendly Report

4.4 Women & Girls 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.

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 awards were dished out between courses.

The Player’s Player award for the women’s softball section was another tightly contested vote with the award shared between Lisa May and Sureka Khan. Vanessa Wilson scooped coach’s player of the year thanks partly to her commitment and uplifting spirit around the squad.

In the skipper’s absence Dave Baldock put together an impromptu summary of the 2s season and there were no surprises when Andy Daldorph picked up player of the year yet again.

Next was a presentation for Dan Robbins for his unbelievable fundraising walk during the season. Alex Jopling presenting Dan with framed photographs of the mission.

Jake Choules then presented Young Player of the Year which Bobby Heard won by 1 vote, just pipping Luke Vukusic. Sister Eliza accepted the award on Bobby’s behalf. Jake then moved onto 1st XI Player with leading wicket ticket George Daldorph scooping the prize.

CK was then back to present the Mike Denford Champagne Moment which went to Ben Slaviero for his heroics at Torquay and Budleigh Salterton.

Finally, Jock Spry presented the much coveted Volunteer of the Year to Ben Keenan for 20 years of tireless volunteering at Junior Training. Ben has run the youngest (and perhaps most challenging) age group for that time.

Thank you to everybody involved in putting on the evening but in particular to the Fices and Carbines for decorating the hall, Cal Griffin for providing the music and Dans American Kitchen.

“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 TCC with Paul Jordan; Charles Kislingbury; Jock Spry; Roger Gratton; Bob Rice and George Greed having the honour to bear Hilly to and from the Church.

The club was very well represented with attendance from all sections, players and supporters alike reflecting the affection and respect held for John. He will be sorely missed but long remembered.”

Charlie Andrews, President

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 involved with the club and the cricket ground. Forging a special friendship with our President Charlie Andrews, he became a permanent part of the cricket club and its activities.

A particular champion of rising talent, Hilly wasn’t shy of sharing his opinion and was regularly challenging how the club was being run but always with the best interest of the club at heart.

Retirement didn’t slow Hilly down as he continued to give generously of his time and expertise in shaping the appearance and presentation of the ground today. His contribution will be a lasting legacy.

Sadly illness was to curtail Hillys involvement at the club far too quickly and although he was able to enjoy some sunshine with us this summer, his innings closed far too abruptly.

He will be missed but long remembered.

RIP John.

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 @ 23.30 – HS 37

Andy Pitt – 225 runs @ 18.75. 1 x 50 – HS 64*

Dan Robbins – 191 runs @ 19.10. 1 x 50 – HS 51

George Daldorph – 151 runs @ 13.73 – HS 42

1st XI Bowling (min 10 wickets)

George Daldorph – 24 wickets @ 19.17. 1 x 5fa – BB 5-20

Ben Slaviero – 22 wickets @ 14.00 – BB 4-9

Jake Choules – 19 wickets @ 19.05. 1 x 5fa – BB 5-18

Alex Jopling – 18 wickets @ 18.00 – BB 3-19

Bobby Heard – 10 wickets @ 14.00 – BB 6-18

2nd XI Batting (Min 150 runs)

Andy Daldorph – 541 runs @ 45.08. 1 x 100, 2 x 50 – HS 147*

Dave Baldock – 261 runs @ 29.00. 2 x 50 – HS 70

Shane Yelverton – 220 runs @ 73.33. 3 x 50 – HS 80*

John Farley – 214 runs @ 23.78. 1 x 50 – HS 69

Sam Jefferson – 167 runs @ 55.67. 1 x 100 – HS 126*

2nd XI Bowling (min 10 wickets)

Jack Stirling – 15 wickets @ 16.40 – BB 4-27

Bobby Heard – 12 wickets @ 18.83. 1 x 5fa – BB 5-30

Jacob Broom – 11 wickets @ 22.18 – BB 3-25

Eliza Heard – 10 wickets @ 28.30 – BB 4-21

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 wicket taker, with 24 wickets at an average of 19.17.