Quiz & Curry Night – Saturday 23rd March 2024

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. Join us on Saturday the 23rd March at Thorverton Memorial Hall for our first social event of the season. We will be getting the year off to a fun start with a curry and quiz night so get your team of 4-6 people together to test your knowledge! TheContinue reading “Quiz & Curry Night – Saturday 23rd March 2024”

Umpiring & Scoring – Can You Help?

At Thorverton CC we are extremely lucky to have dedicated volunteers who assist in umpiring and scoring of our fixtures. Due to the addition of a 3rd XI for 2024, we are looking to increase the number of match officials within the club to assist with the increase in fixtures, as we will now requireContinue reading “Umpiring & Scoring – Can You Help?”

Club Updates – November 2023

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 beContinue reading “Club Updates – November 2023”

Pre-Season Fixtures Announced – 2024

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 TheContinue reading “Pre-Season Fixtures Announced – 2024”

Erin Vukusic Makes International Debut!

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 asContinue reading “Erin Vukusic Makes International Debut!”

Notice of 2023 Annual General Meeting – Monday 27th November

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 hasContinue reading “Notice of 2023 Annual General Meeting – Monday 27th November”

End of Season Awards 2023

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”

Farewell to John Hill – 1946-2023

“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”

RIP – John “Hilly” Hill

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”