Club News

Old Pacificians    Thursday 8-May-2008     First responses are now coming in:- Anyone who played for the club in the formative years ie. between 1993 & 1990 should contact the club secretary....

No Paddling in the Pool    Sunday 30-Mar-2008     Another off-season competition & another highly social & enjoyable evening. This time we had a posse of 6 & amongst Stan McLeod’s challengers were All...

VPCCL League Fixtures Now Up on Site    Sunday 16-Mar-2008     Subject to any small changes....

Jim Darts In    Friday 14-Mar-2008     Title defender flies in from Perth & sees off all challengers. A new venue for the darts tournament but a modest turn out & certainly not the highest ...

Steve Squashes New Young Pip    Sunday 9-Mar-2008     Steve Emmins made it his squash title again for the 6th year consecutively. His usual finalist did not however qualify & he did instead beat young fre...

Additional Nets in Bethnal Green    Tuesday 26-Feb-2008     Dear Friends, Mark Laurie...

2008 AGM Minutes    Monday 25-Feb-2008      • Attended:- Peter Hollman (POH), Jon Webley (JW), Steve Lay (SL), Matt Callender (MC), James Gleadow (JG), Shayne Rees (SR), & Guy Wiehahn (GW). ...

More Nets... at Holloway School    Tuesday 12-Feb-2008     Holloway School in Tufnell Park is now Islington's Sports Academy & James G has learned that nets will be available to outside booking. More info soon...

End of Season Bash    Monday 28-Jan-2008     Shayne & I have discussed options & we're back at North 19 on November 8th. The annual BBQ will be at Guy's on the 3rd of August. Good stuff 1...

First Partnerships    Sunday 20-Jan-2008     Assuming all the below confirm. Feel free to consider the strengths & weaknesses of the partnerships for the Double Wicket in April Bowling perms to ...

180 Passes Layby    Saturday 19-Jan-2008     A hardcore 6 turned up for the Annual 10 Pin trophy at Rowans in Finsbury Park. 7 times champ Steve Lay was looking to make it 3 in a row & his challe...

Extra Nets + A Surprise    Wednesday 16-Jan-2008     Nets places at you know where in St Johns Wood are filling up fast so please get back to me soon if you're up for it. It may be of interest to you tha...

Pool Tournament News ..Soon..    Sunday 13-Jan-2008     Especially for those to ask ...

The EOSB XII    Saturday 12-Jan-2008     Firstly, big thanks to the core of members & partners who made a dank mid January evening such an enjoyable affair in the such an excellent new venue....

Nets at NW8 Spaces still available.    Saturday 12-Jan-2008     Full Members can pre-book up 5 nets, Associates 2 & guests 1 at a time. Additional nets to the quota can be taken up if spaces are available. If that ...

Step Up to The Oche    Friday 11-Jan-2008     Subject to confirmation with the venue & they did say it was free, the dart tournament returns by popular demand. The venue is The Black Horse in Wedm...

Squash Tourney    Tuesday 18-Dec-2007     Steve Emmins defends his title again. The deja vu continues as it's at The Sobell Centre in Hornsey Rd on a Friday night - 29th Feb. Contact the Club ...

The Do They Know It's Christmas Party    Thursday 6-Dec-2007     If you only go to 1 Xmas party this is the one to go to. The more mobile of the Pacific members & entourage had a ball at the last one 2 years ago & s...

Dinner & Awards Go Local Again !    Wednesday 28-Nov-2007 7pm    We have a date & a venue - North 19 a Gastro food pub with a local atmosphere. A 3 course menu is £17.50 details of which soon to be circulated. There...

Dorset in June    Monday 26-Nov-2007     Further news to the below, as we have a fixture against Lord Gnome on Sunday 29th June, I have agreed to commit us to playing the Dorset Wanderers at ...

Islington Cricket Development Group    Monday 26-Nov-2007     John Sullivan of Capital Kids has invited members of Pacific to attend as well as various other interested parties, to this most important of inaugura...

End Of Season Dinner Postponed    Monday 19-Nov-2007     Hello All. With the Social Secs currently in Australia & the Club Secs failing to successfully step into the breech & finalise a date & organise a ven...

Indoors Update    Tuesday 16-Oct-2007     To those of you interested in indoor cricket, I have contacted Tony Wright who administrates the Middlesex West area who's matches take place in Harro...

Charity 6-a-side tournament    Monday 8-Oct-2007     Spring Hill Park on the banks of the River Lea is hosting a charity 6 a side tournament on Sunday 21st October 2007 & we have been invited. There wil...

Nets at NW8 confirmed    Thursday 4-Oct-2007     Full Members can book their preferred 5 dates immediatley after the AGM. See diary for dates & times....

The President's Match Updated    Monday 1-Oct-2007     President James Smith has just about recruited his XI - more on that later. Meanwhile in the home camp, 14 Full Members are vying for the 11 spots ava...

A Space for Spain    Monday 1-Oct-2007     Accomodation has all been booked too & there are still plenty of cheap flights. Please contact the Club Secretary (PH) or the Tour Secretary (KR) ASAP...

MCB Indoor Competition - The Captain's Plea    Saturday 29-Sep-2007     Captain Conrad writes " I know people aren’t really up for this cos we get smashed but we really should go for it! Its great fun, good standard, fast-...

Two Day Game CONFIRMED    Thursday 13-Sep-2007     Further to the earlier news on this, a 2 day match against Crossbats at Gonville & Cauis has been confirmed for Sunday/Monday 13th & 14th July 2008. D...

Indoors At Bethnal Green    Tuesday 11-Sep-2007     Not good news if you were eyeing this option:- "Hi Peter After much on and offing last years indoors league was finaly cancelled I have no news on t...

Cricket Club Golf Championships    Thursday 6-Sep-2007     Adrian Duthie, Allan Roberts, Steve Emmins & Peter Hollman will be representing Pacific CC in this annual tournament, Pacific's opponents are Olinda V...

A Letter from Brent Council to Priory Park    Thursday 6-Sep-2007     Dear Paul, Thank you for your E.Mail concerning last weeks misunderstanding between your selves and South Hampstead C.C. Regards John ...

The Cat With The Laser Beam Eyes    Tuesday 4-Sep-2007     A picture of said cat lasering a mouse was the picture on a t-shirt found in the kit bag. Sammy's claimed it BUT what about... Also found was a white ...

A Run to Forget ...Or not ?    Tuesday 4-Sep-2007     The recent sad run of weekend games without a win is currently being compared & contrasted by Steve Lay from his archives of scorebooks "I can't say w...

Extra Game    Friday 31-Aug-2007     Keith Whiter from Isis has offered us an extra game which I have tentatively accepted as we have 7 already. The game is again at Oxford at The Warnef...

Happy Mundies    Monday 27-Aug-2007     ...

25th Anniversary    Saturday 18-Aug-2007     Next year is our 25th anniversary & a sub committee of Steve Lay, Rob Bastin & Kurt Rademaker was formed back at the AGM to meet & discuss & circulate...

Webley Picks up Trophy - Chandler Destroys it    Saturday 18-Aug-2007     In the warm glow in the afermath of the finla evening game that was a win against J P Morgan, the 8-a-side squad cast their votes & the emphatic winne...

Turin Brakes at The Forum    Friday 17-Aug-2007     As our erstwhile allrounder is providing the backbeat at this end of tour gig on the 11th October, Pat & I thought it would be neat if we could show s...

Floodlight Cricket    Friday 17-Aug-2007     It has come to my attention that there is interest in the club to go to a floodlight pro 40 game or 2 next month. Be good to gauge who's interested & ...

Club BBQ - CANCELLED    Saturday 4-Aug-2007     Club President James Smith has put down point 1 of his mandate (organise a club bbq) which he has now done. Please contact him for the full & gory det...

Flooding Threat to Oxford    Monday 23-Jul-2007     UPDATE 27/7 GAMES ARE ON ...

Pictures at Locks Bottom    Friday 13-Jul-2007     Ben came along with many players to cast an eye over the game & captured some action on his camera. The pics are now all on the match report & it's wo...

Sammy Goes Bananas    Monday 9-Jul-2007     Congratulation to Pacific CC's Sammy Purcell, who finished 76th out of almost 1,000 runners in the ten kilometre Bananaman Chase at Regent's Park on S...

Sammy's Banana Split    Monday 9-Jul-2007     Hello all Just a quick final update and thankyou to the people that sponsored me in the 10K Leukaemia research run that I took part in yesterday ...

That Caps It !!    Thursday 5-Jul-2007     All I do apologise for taking so long, but after months of emails and stuffing around I have finally found someone who can supply us a good quali...

Allan Back on Top at Old Haunt Downs    Saturday 30-Jun-2007     The participants had whittled down to a 4 ball when we met in the cramped & windy North Downs Golf Club car park & were determined to enjoy what turne...

Our New Friends in Langlebury.    Sunday 24-Jun-2007     Below is the reply to my mail thanking Langlebury for their hospitality & with a view to renewing acquaintances in 2008. Chairman, Langleybury Cricke...

UCS Pull Plug    Wednesday 13-Jun-2007     Steve - I think it is right that I cancel the game now as it just isnt going to happen - I can only apologise for the inconvenience caused and hopeful...

Radlett Decline    Sunday 10-Jun-2007     From Doreen Browne, Radlett Fixture Sec "we have two league games and a cup match this Sunday and cannot entertain a friendly this year. In fact I h...

Strongroom require some players    Thursday 7-Jun-2007     Strongroom require some players for a home game (Highgate Woods) this saturday. We are struggling because we already have a team ready for a game on t...

Quality News Chez Lay    Tuesday 5-Jun-2007      just to let you know that on 30th May at 12:33pm Rhianna Grace Lay entered the world weighing 6lbs 13oz. Both Heidi and Rhianna are doing well. Con...

EGM Elects Ben    Friday 18-May-2007      Despite an errant Club Sec who had called the meeting, it is understood that Ben Gibson was elected as a Full Member & will receive all a...

Shane Down Under    Tuesday 15-May-2007     Shane's arrived safely & the jacket left in my car was not his. "Hi Pete, Thankfully it is not my jacket. Haven't played any cricket yet...

Appeal    Sunday 13-May-2007     Could whomever has the club mallet & the club cone please make themselves known to the Secretary in the usual way. Thanks...

Reminder re Withdrawing    Sunday 13-May-2007     Just a quick reminder that if you didn't know already that organising an XI is not always a smooth process but the biggest difficulty is finding repla...

Sammy and Oli go Bananas    Friday 27-Apr-2007     On the 8th of July 2007, Sammy Purcell and Oli Haill will be participating in the Chiquita Banaman Chase 10K run in aid of Leukaemia Research. This is...

Thursday Nights Net Practice at Tufnell Park    Thursday 26-Apr-2007     Update on below. Following brief discussions, we will be allowed to use the net facilities every Thursday from 6pm starting 3rd May. Initially, could ...

Gathering Nuts !    Tuesday 24-Apr-2007     The VPCCL draw took place last night & Pacific have been drawn against non League Squirrels CC in the cup on the 19th June. Nevertheless any progress...

Marathon Innings for Conrad    Tuesday 24-Apr-2007     onrad...

Join Shane at Aus House For Goodbyes    Monday 16-Apr-2007     Shane's leaving drink before he returns to Aus is This Thursday 19th April. If you fancy it, please mail Shane as he neds to put names on the door in ...

Pacific's Wisden 2007 now up on site    Friday 13-Apr-2007     For the most comprehensive Pacific stats, please see the stats link on the home page & follow the link to Wisden 2007. Many Thanks as ever to the writ...

Blast From The Past    Monday 9-Apr-2007     Hello Peter, My name is Paul Stapleford. I have just tidied away a box of my things and found a bat which was presented to me from pac...

Double Wicket Playing Order Re-Drawn &Re-Drafted    Thursday 5-Apr-2007     Due to Kurt's injury & David's other commitments, 1 replacement has come forward to replace Kurt- Jai Rajaraman. If another volunteer has been located...

Kurt Pulls Out with Calf Injury    Tuesday 3-Apr-2007     Kurt writes "I'm have to pull out of next monday and probably the jnrs v snrs game aswell. I have a problem with my calf muscle. I have been to the ...

Official Club Charity    Sunday 1-Apr-2007     From Rob Bastin who nominated this year's club charity at the AGM in January. "Forgot to say, the charity is the Neuroblastoma Society. Their website ...

Evening Cricket    Tuesday 27-Mar-2007     If the idea of some post work cricket appeals , even if just on the odd occassion, please contact the Club Sec to find out more & get yourself include...

Revised Partnerships Re-Announced    Friday 16-Mar-2007     As Chris will now be in Berlin on Easter Monday, he has been replaced by new Full Member, Lahri Mohammed & Sammy is in Chichester. I have redrafted th...

Evening Fixtures Announced    Sunday 11-Mar-2007     Your Club Secretary writes "In my guise as The VPCCL fixtures Secretary, I completed the fixtures for the 22 league clubs for league & cup earlier ton...

5 in a Row    Wednesday 7-Mar-2007     Last night was the 3rd & final visit to the Sobell in this season's ongoing squash tourney - however, Steve 's mantle remained unlodged as he won his ...

Conrad Does A Runner    Wednesday 28-Feb-2007      Dear Friends, Family, colleagues, other,   You may by now already be aware that I’ve taken the rather insane decision to run 26 miles 385 yard...

Round & Round Again Robin    Tuesday 20-Feb-2007     So back to Sobell which I believe is somehow still outside the congestion charge. I believe boundaries to Eindhoven were being explored nevertheless. ...

Locksbottom Invitation to their 60th    Thursday 15-Feb-2007     Locksbottom CC 60th Anniversary Celebration Dinner and Dance ...

Stan's The New Man    Wednesday 14-Feb-2007     A last minute move from the Progress Bar to Big Red in Holloway. James The Hustler Gleadow was the surprising non qualifier after the round robin. Mat...

Slush & Squash    Saturday 10-Feb-2007     On the day after the heaviest snow in London for 7 years, a small band of Pacificians gathered at Islington's Sobell Centre for a local skirmish among...

Unwanted Highgate Hattrick    Saturday 10-Feb-2007     For the 3rd consecutive year, Highgate have pulled the plug on our fixture. Chairman Simon Rawson writes "Peter,   I have reviewed our sunday fixtu...

Cricket books for sale !    Thursday 8-Feb-2007     Steve Smith (collector of sporting paraphernalia) writes...here...

Lay Lady Lay    Saturday 20-Jan-2007     Lay Lady Lay No not the shenigans on the adjacent lane - but reigning champion Steve's moniker for the night as dubbed by legendary scribe Oli Haill ...

Net Reserves    Saturday 20-Jan-2007     All the nets have now been filled but if you are down as a reserve for any or are not down for any at all - I have some good news. We have a credit of...

AGM Minutes Part 2. Elections etc    Saturday 13-Jan-2007     ELECTION OF CLUB POSTS Meeting adjourned at 9.25pm ...

2007 AGM Minutes Part 1    Friday 12-Jan-2007     Minutes AGM Pacific CC 2007. ...

President Sworn In    Thursday 11-Jan-2007     Known to the Club Colt as The Swearing Man, Left arm opener James Smith was decreed the Club President for 2007 at the AGM on Monday. What better way ...

Club AGM Fallout    Tuesday 9-Jan-2007     Many thanks to those who turned up & those who sent their apologies. We had an incident, non contentious meeting which flew by. Thanks too to Guy who ...

Squash Tourney Confirmed    Friday 5-Jan-2007     The Sobell Centre in Hornsey Rd have accepted our application to book 2 courts over 2 hours on Friday 9th February. Steve Emmins will be defending his...

A G M Agenda    Thursday 4-Jan-2007     Present ·               Any other business  ...

AGM Venue Confirmed    Saturday 30-Dec-2006     To all Full Members & interested parties, The Chairman has decreed that the AGM will take place on Monday 8th January 2007 at 6.30pm at The Penderel O...

A Shot Rang Out !    Saturday 30-Dec-2006     From Ted Szuman, Associate Member & Nephew of the Secretary & Treasurer. All was going well until when I was packing away my kit two armed police offi...

Christmas Greetings From Oz!    Wednesday 20-Dec-2006     Just a quick note to all at Pacific to wish everyone a Merry Christmas - especially of course to those Aussies who are probably still celebrating thei...

Gnome Decline    Friday 8-Dec-2006     From Lord Gnome XI Fixture Secretary Matt Cannon "Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. Matt" ...

Indoors Over & Out    Tuesday 28-Nov-2006     Despite the reprieve of the Barnet result being reversed - the all or nothing match against Southgate went the way of the club with the first class gr...

Tour of Lords Sat 16th Dec    Tuesday 14-Nov-2006     I am considering organising a group visit for 2pm on this day. Please let me know if you are interested so as to ascertain demand:- rices Adults £8.0...

Pigs Ear at the Ocean    Tuesday 14-Nov-2006     The famous Pigs Ear beer festival is returning & is moving from Stratford to Hackney at the Ocean for a week in December. Top stop me drinking on my o...

End of Season Wrap    Monday 13-Nov-2006     Saturday night at the Dartmouth Arms was a splendid social event as 20 or so of us gathered to discuss the season gone. There was time to raise a glas...

From Absent Friends & Ashes Foe    Thursday 9-Nov-2006     Say hi to those that I will know at the end of season bash. Hope it is as much fun as the ones I remember. PS more to come..... ...

Stats to help you vote    Tuesday 7-Nov-2006     MOST IMPROVED PLAYER AWARD 2006 ...

Indoor Nets in the New Year    Monday 6-Nov-2006     Indoor nets have now been booked & paid for (thanks Shayne) at an Indoor School in St John's Wood. Please see diary page for when they are. Costs are ...

More Indoor Cricket - You decide !    Monday 6-Nov-2006     Hello Everyone. I'm all organised out but this has come our way so if anyone would like to pick up & wants to pursue, let me know & I'll help where I ...

International Season 2007    Thursday 2-Nov-2006     The Secretary writes "Next year the Windies & India are here & later this month, my Middx membership entitles me to priority booking for Lords tests &...

Cal Conqs Seek Indoor Help    Thursday 2-Nov-2006     Red Saunders of Caledonian Conquerors is looking for players to join his winter indoor cricket side. They play at Bethnal Green Tech on Saturday aft...

Net 1st Nov. Cancelled    Monday 30-Oct-2006     NOW CANCELLED. Due to injuries & withdrawals, only Tim, Conrad & Steve L are left on the net. If you are free & fancy joining in, please contact the s...

Aussie House Calling    Friday 27-Oct-2006     Hi all Next Thursady (2nd November) is the Social Club drinks at the Australian High Commission and I would like you guys to come along for a few d...

Middlesex Indoors Competition UPDATE    Wednesday 18-Oct-2006     Fixtures are in & loaded & the venue & format are as below. With our first games on the 12th November that means we could have up to 3 weeks of nets. ...

All The Stats - How did you do ?    Sunday 15-Oct-2006     The Averages for 2006 are all up to date. As a taster check out the following:- Meantime, let me know what were your personal highs & lows. We lost t...

Chin Music Diary    Saturday 7-Oct-2006     Follow the thread. Fascinating, interesting & funny... but who's the scribe ? http://www.cricket247.net/forum/showthread.php?t=308...

Double Wicket Dream Team Easter 2024    Saturday 7-Oct-2006     Congrats to The Wiehahns & The Hardistys to make September a doubley brilliant month.PICS TO FOLLOW ...

Pacific on TOUR - revealed!    Sunday 1-Oct-2006 22.51    The truth about what happened when Pacific toured France in August: hot shots! Swinging balls! Conrad Keep checking the site for the CONTROVERSIAL fi...

A Message from Down Under    Wednesday 27-Sep-2006     The Secretary writes "On returning from France I decided to drop Braden a line re the following- I did get the chance to speak to Wynford Hicks who f...

Tour Photos Plus More    Wednesday 27-Sep-2006     Access the pics but it's the captions that are priceless. "Was really pissed off about losing todays match when we had it won with three balls to ...

The End of Season Bash    Wednesday 20-Sep-2006 7pm    Social Secretary (& departing Club Captain & President) Jim Davies has decreed that the EOSB will this year be at The Dartmouth Arms which is between ...

From Ian Lay    Friday 15-Sep-2006      hope everyone is well. Unfortunately I iwll not be available for any further games this season. Cheers, Ian ...

Farewell From Adam    Wednesday 13-Sep-2006     i'm not going to be available to play again this season. Its worked out best for me to move back to Wakefield this week, so I just want to say that i ...

Islington Pitch(es) News    Monday 4-Sep-2006     Re:- Wray Crescent. Dear All,       I am delighted to inform you that Wray Crescent is now fully functional and the pitch has been replaced. This wa...

Adam's The Man    Thursday 10-Aug-2006     At Highgate CC after the Morgan's match, votes were taken from the appearing evening league players, sadly there were no votes returned from those una...

Statos Relief    Saturday 29-Jul-2006     Updated again. For those interested in the stats & averages, all games have been loaded & should now be up to date. Please let the Secretary know if y...

Cricket at Wray Crescent & Islington    Saturday 29-Jul-2006     From Noel Headon at L B Islington " Peter,   I will look into costing for a matting but so far all people have come back saying figures of £3500+ wh...

End of the Mid Week Season    Saturday 29-Jul-2006     To all of you who have made an appearance in this season's season of consolidation. The last league game is this Tuesday against Rose & Crown & we cou...

Unhappy News From Jai    Monday 24-Jul-2006     Hi Pete, Jim, Steve,   In case you were still not aware. I have sustained a serious injury and I am currently recuperating in India. I will not be a...

Positive News Regarding Wray    Saturday 22-Jul-2006     Peter,   I am awaiting a definite date for the pitch to be laid. I have been told the middle of august.   Regards   Noel Headon ...

Roberts Boys Do It Again    Wednesday 19-Jul-2006     Hot? My god it was hot ! But who'd want to be in an air conditioned office when you could be dragging your golf bag around straw coloured rock hard fa...

Club Emails    Friday 7-Jul-2006     Everyone, when you receive a mail from one of the Club's officers, please can you respond with an answer even if a negative. Recently, Steve had to sp...

Islington Update on Wray Crescent    Monday 3-Jul-2006     Peter,   I am not going to attempt to put a % on your game on the 15th July. As stated in my previous e-mail 'The paperwork has been completed and w...

Wray Crescent Update    Tuesday 20-Jun-2006     On the 19th June, I wrote to the contractors, Glendale Regards, Lucy and Kerry" ...

Highgate CC Cancel - Again    Monday 19-Jun-2006     A message from Joe Phelan of Highgate CC "Hi Pete I'm really sorry ut for the second year running we are going to have to pull out of our game wit...

twenty20 in Chiswick    Tuesday 13-Jun-2006     Guys, late notice I know but if you're free & interested, Paul can offer you a game tomorrow night, the 14th, in Chiswick. lease mail Paul on paul.cha...

ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED    Thursday 8-Jun-2006     Hi All. I'm looking to move into a two bedroom flat with my mate at the end of July.Other than that there are no 'conditions' (beggars can't be choose...

Eligible & Needed For Cup    Thursday 8-Jun-2006     Chaps, Conrad who has been heartily running the 8s team this year & with pronounced success, is unavailable for the Cup on June 15th. The following ar...

Mike Alexander    Tuesday 6-Jun-2006     Arrived at Wray Crescent after seeing the boys win at Lords to hopefully catch the last twenty overs - that is if you haven't totally given up on time...

Invitation From Old Redingensians    Friday 2-Jun-2006     If anyone fancies a mid-week match next month please let me know ASAP. Cheers, Terry ...

From Our Man in Kingston JA    Tuesday 23-May-2006     Ian Goodall reports from the scene to the question posed "Best Ever ODI you've seen"? Anyway cricket was the winner and everyone was in happy moo...

TEST TICKET FOR SALE!    Monday 22-May-2006     Due to a chicken pox outbreak at home - I'm offering a ticket for this Friday's trip to Edgbaston - as part of the exclusive Hollman Party. I think t...

From The Islington Gazette    Thursday 18-May-2006     Paul Chronnel, Sports Editor writes "Peter - we've not had much room for reports etc so far because of the football - but keep 'em coming and we'll st...

Sold. Tickets for Engv Sri Lanka @ Edgbaston    Monday 8-May-2006     I had a pair of spare tickets for the Friday of the test which is 26th May if you were free / interested & a space in one of the cars going from Islin...

Wray Crescent Facilities    Friday 5-May-2006     FYI, the following was sent to all Captains, but it would be best if a collective responsibility was undertaken. don't think this an issue in itself ...

Change to Locksbottom Fixture    Friday 5-May-2006     Anyone who will have noted this fixture in their diary, please revisit as the date has been changed from 1st July to 8th July...

More MidWeek Players Needed    Thursday 13-Apr-2006     8-a-side Captain Conrad Chandler writes " midweek unadulturated slogging, mad run-outs, death-bowling, frantic run-chases and week-in, week-out great ...

Pre-Season Party/Skipper's 40th    Tuesday 11-Apr-2006     In case I've missed anyone off the email by mistake, I'm having a few drinks and some food at the Dartmouth Arms on Thursday 13th from 7.30 - to celeb...

The Former President Formally Invites You    Sunday 9-Apr-2006     Tim Marshall who is briefly back from Aus & who not only will be making a guest appearance in the Seniors v Juniors match but is also celebrating his ...

Aus News from the Radiomaker    Friday 7-Apr-2006     I'm pretty well actually. Summer was very hot and enjoyed going to the beach and playing cricket. KURT. ...

Sydney via South America    Tuesday 21-Mar-2006     It's been a long 8 months in which another season has ended and the new season is rapidly approaching.  PS I'll be heading to a couple of the Ashes ...

PARTYTIME at CC's    Thursday 9-Mar-2006     Ladies n Gents-   My housemates and I are having a party to celebrate my 25th Birthday on Saturday March 18th which will also incorporate the Eng V ...

The Hustler Does It Again    Thursday 9-Mar-2006     The Tufnell Park Tornado retained his crown at the Progress Bar with syle & panache as all the battles were around the lower echelons. James came thro...

White Alert    Sunday 5-Mar-2006     Bad news reached me today that new 8-a-side Captain, Sammy Purcell, picked up more than a slight knock snowboarding. In fact, it's a broken ankle & th...

New forum...    Friday 3-Mar-2006     Please populate the new Pacific CC forum with your news, views and all manner of spam. This should be the best way of communicating with other member...

Fred Whitton Challenge    Thursday 2-Mar-2006     Pacific old boy Ben Hardisty is looking for sponsors to help him in his Fund raising for the Macmillan Cancer Relief charity. On Sunday 7th May Ben i...

Steve makes it 4 in a Row    Wednesday 1-Mar-2006     Squash Final 28/2/06. Steve Emmins beat Peter Hollman. 9-7 10-8 6-9 2-9 9-1s the players left the court the hallway clock read 6pm exactly 4 minutes s...

VPCCL AGM Fall Out    Wednesday 1-Mar-2006     This year there will be 20 league sides (+ a further 5 in the cup). Teams leaving are:- Traditional Corsairs (the present champions & whom we lost to)...

From Our Man in Nagpur    Monday 27-Feb-2006     Chinmay reports "I'm in India - my hometown Nagpur, in fact which is hosting the 1st test. Nagpur, usually, gets Zimbabwe or Sri Lanka so England is...

Feedback required    Wednesday 22-Feb-2006     ...

Davies' Late Surge    Wednesday 22-Feb-2006     As the competitors came in from the cold to take their places in this year’s competition, the news was circulated that the holder, Darryl Roberts, wou...

Double Wicket Single Winner    Wednesday 22-Feb-2006     The news is that the 16 competitors are now known & the draw will take place in one week. If anyone wants to try wicketkeeping for 8 overs let me know...

FMS Cup Draw Date POSTPONED TO 6th MARCH    Tuesday 21-Feb-2006     FMS Competitions 2006 and Entrance Fees FMS aim to vastly improve the information, organisation and most importantly the cricket opportunities fo...

Hollman Virus Ridden!    Tuesday 21-Feb-2006     Sad to report that Peter Hollman seems to have been struck down by a nasty little virus - or at least his home computer has been! This means that an...

Seven Guys in Seven Sisters    Saturday 11-Feb-2006     The best turn out ever gathered at the Sobell Centre just off the Seven Sisters Road to challenge for the Club Squash title on Friday night. Final 21s...

Nets at Victoria Park    Tuesday 7-Feb-2006     Having been down to VP on Sunday as it was mild & Luke wanted to go to nets, it may be of interest to you that the nets area has been completely refur...

Socialising    Tuesday 31-Jan-2006     Easy All, Hope all's well. PS For those that don't know Braden is coming down for the evening to catch up on his adventures! ...

Hole In One    Tuesday 31-Jan-2006     Although not really cricket, it may still be on interest to you know that Darryl bought everyone in the bar champagne having scored a hole in one at t...

Cricket Bat for sale    Thursday 19-Jan-2006     Brand new, sealed Slazenger V900 Pro. Grade Y-1 English Willow, with Slazenger hologram marking on the maker's label. Weight is 2 pounds, 9 ounces. Hu...

Room Needed    Wednesday 18-Jan-2006     Hi all- Just a brief note to say that I am looking for a new place to move into from the weekend of 3/4/5 March. I am moving from Brixton as I'm f...

Lords Tickets 2006    Wednesday 18-Jan-2006     1pair for the 3rd day v Sri Lanka on 13th May 2006 in the Mound Stand Row 24 seats 119 & 120. COST £42 each + booking change = £85.Please contact me o...

James Smith Lays Down a Waxing!    Wednesday 11-Jan-2006     Part time left arm opening bowling & TFL rep, James "Scratch" Smith has put his artistic merits on the line for all his colleagues, friends, teammates...

AGM Minutes Continued    Wednesday 11-Jan-2006     Election of Club Posts 10.35 pm meeting closed. ...

AGM Highlights - "We need a woman!"    Tuesday 10-Jan-2006     For those unable to make it because of the tube strike, the undoubted AGM highlight was Pete Hollman exclaiming "We need a woman!" - before disappeari...

AGM Minutes Part 1    Tuesday 10-Jan-2006     Pacific CC AGM. 9th January 2006 at the Lord Palmerston, Tufnell Park. . ...

Steve Slays Them    Friday 6-Jan-2006     A resurgent Steve Lay put in a class performance revisiting his championship winning form of yester year with a 3 frame score of 430, 17 ahead of Runn...

January Sales - Nets available    Wednesday 28-Dec-2005     You can join in with the seasonal hustle & bustle from the comfort of your keyboard. This year additional nets in Finchley at the Middx Academy were a...

FOUND in the Club Kit Bag    Monday 26-Dec-2005     A newish pair of Kookaburra cricket boots with metal spikes (1 missing) about size 10 or 11. If these are yours please let the Club Secretary know....

AGM Agenda    Wednesday 21-Dec-2005     To all Full Members & Those wishing to stand. Please find below the agenda for the 2006 AGM below which is being held on Monday 9th January 2006 at 7p...

Gnome Decline    Thursday 8-Dec-2005     ...

Flattie Wanted for Conrad    Monday 5-Dec-2005     Hi- My flatmate is moving out and therefore there's a room going... C ...

Ice Cricket in Estonia - One More Team Needed    Saturday 3-Dec-2005     Chaps. Not comething I can go on myself but happy to endorse & help co-ordiante if there are 6 of you out there who want to go ?     Best regards ...

Rust Never Sleeps    Friday 2-Dec-2005     & with the return of Pacific players to the baize after nearly 2 years, this could not have been more true. As tradition dictates a round robin commen...

Webley Wows Em but Sammy's Sign Still Rises!    Monday 28-Nov-2005     In a wonderfully ambient venue in Bermondsey as chosen by Club Captain & Social Sec David Murray, the annual Awards night took place last Friday. With...

Rob Allum Invites.....    Wednesday 23-Nov-2005     Hi Guys, Sorry about the impersonality and indeed insolence of a group email, I would dearly love to write to you all individually but even I don't ...

Tour of France ACCOMODATION    Wednesday 16-Nov-2005     Deposits required now:- Good news everyone, the details are up on site & I can go ahead & book it. Thats to say that the house we stayed at in 2004 i...

More French News    Tuesday 15-Nov-2005     From Neil Vasey " We don't have a game planned on either the 26 or the 27 August. The only "threat" would be us reaching the Cup Final (due to be play...

Indoor Line Up Announcement    Wednesday 9-Nov-2005     The team will be announced following tonight's indoor net practice ahead of Sunday's game against Southgate. The captain will then be chosen from the ...

Message from Will Barras    Wednesday 2-Nov-2005     I know a few of you have been asking after Will. Here's a message he sent yesterday. Hi Peter hope your well and had a good season ive been langui...

End of Season Dinner - Another Nudge    Tuesday 1-Nov-2005     Message from Dave PLEASE RSVP ASAP TO DAVE ...

Wray Crescent - The Facts & Future    Tuesday 1-Nov-2005     Our Man, James Gleadow, gives the local perspective & gets the official response - & most of the news is not bad ! The Pavilion at Wray Crescent is un...

More on Wray Crescent    Tuesday 1-Nov-2005     James replies "Hello, Thank you very much for your reply to my email. All sounds very promising and that things are continuing to head in the right...

A Happy Addition to the Captain's Table    Monday 31-Oct-2005     Club Captain David Murray announces " Hello A quick hello to say that Julie gave birth to a son, Henry Barclay, yesterday at 1.45pm. It involved l...

More About France 06    Friday 14-Oct-2005     Since 11/10, I contacted the agents who replied "Thank you for your e-mail. Prices and availability for 2006 are not available until Mid November, ...

Back in 1992    Tuesday 11-Oct-2005     This was the last occassion when the single / double wicket competition went ahead. The winner was Ian Amos & the Runner Up Craig Jones. In 1993 it ra...

2006 Nets    Tuesday 11-Oct-2005     10 Indoor winter nets have been secured in St John's Wood. Please check the diary for dates & times. ...

INDOOR CRICKET @THE OVAL    Monday 10-Oct-2005     INDOOR CRICKET SUN OCT 23 8-10PM@THE OVAL. Conrad Chandler writes " Dear all- I have a recurring fixture throughout the Winter at The Oval's Indoo...

Invitations to the Presidents XI    Wednesday 5-Oct-2005     FYI The following have replied to the invitations sent out. "With the Super Series in Aus going on, you may not have thought that anyone is still play...

SuperSubs in Hackney too but no PowerPlay (yet).    Wednesday 5-Oct-2005     Gary Horsman /Captain, Chats Palace CC "Hi,We currently have 11 players, but that includes one that will not be able to arrive til later. In fact, we ...

JG King of the Baize    Friday 30-Sep-2005     There's a regular feature in the Independent saturday magazine where interviewees are given standard questions. One question is "You may not know it b...

French Tour Update    Friday 30-Sep-2005     Fixtures (& it's all good news):- Here's what I've been given by our man in Bordeaux. "It's good to hear from you. I recall enjoying an excellent day'...

Ice Cricket in Estonia for Pacific CC!    Tuesday 27-Sep-2005     Not something I can do myself, but if someone is interested in picking up......"Hi Jim, Sorry about this, as I do not want to seem like I am hassli...

Oh My God I Can't Believe This    Tuesday 27-Sep-2005     I've never been so far away from home. Nothing you would hear me say at Wray Crescent.If you're available let me know & I'll get a pitch at Wray Cresc...

Annual Dinner & Awards    Tuesday 20-Sep-2005     Social secreatry David Murray "Spoke to the chap at the Italian {IN TOWER BRIDGE} - they can provide a room for 30-40 people (more if needed). Am goin...

Nets 2006    Friday 16-Sep-2005     An application for nets at the Indoor School in St Johns Wood for Thursday nights wef 9th February 2006 has been lodged. Cost per participant is £5.75...

2006 Tour Update    Friday 16-Sep-2005     To date, I have fielded 9 positive responses with regards to France & 4 for Wales / UK. With that in mind, I will be pursuing options available & cost...

Our Man At The Oval reports    Thursday 15-Sep-2005     Islingtonian & Pacific CC left arm opening bowler , James Smith, recalls events as they unfolded." This is my hazy summary of Mondays play – I was wel...

Indoor 6-a-side.    Monday 12-Sep-2005     This year we have again entered the Middlesex 6-a-side Indoor Competition Eastern Area which commences on Sunday November 6th & which runs for 6 conse...

Indoors, Nets & Tours.    Thursday 25-Aug-2005     INDOORS...

Roberts Boys Tee it Up (But Daz Retains the Honour) !    Wednesday 24-Aug-2005     Down in Weybridge, Surrey, the challengers arrived to take on reigning champion, Darryl Roberts at his "home" course. Unbelievably, the whole course s...

Oli Haill Injury Report - UPDATE    Tuesday 16-Aug-2005     Physio previously diagnosed Gilmore's Groin: "This is a severe mesculo-tendinous injury of the groin first recognised by Jerry Gilmore following the ...

Sammy's Support Unanimous.    Friday 12-Aug-2005     League Player of the Season. Runner up Shayne Rees but the winner with almost as many votes as the other's added together. Sammy said "Easy now all ...

Jongleurs Comedy presents Sticky Wicket    Saturday 6-Aug-2005     My name is Emma, I am contacting you from Jongleurs Comedy Ltd, the production company of Sticky Wicket - a theatre show featuring the stars of 'Test ...

League Wrapup    Thursday 4-Aug-2005     Sadly last nights match petered out into a tame defeat as the twilight faded & so we finished 5th from 6 in the 2nd division or 11th out of 19 all to....

Vote for 8's player of the season + fiscals    Thursday 4-Aug-2005     The 8 a side  league season is now over & all that remains is to celebrate that with that extra game at Highgate CC next Tuesday .     inally, fisca...

Oxford Preparations Go To Plan    Thursday 4-Aug-2005     ...

Jonny Hardisty Injury Update    Thursday 28-Jul-2005     well I am currently having therapy on my hand , didn't have to ask! - almost had an op last week but fortunately discovered last minute that things a...

ICE - In Case of Emergency    Friday 8-Jul-2005     East Anglian Ambulance Service have launched a national "In case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign with the support of Falklands war hero Simon Weston and ...

GREAT NATIONAL SPORTS QUIZ @ Harrow CC    Tuesday 17-May-2005     This from the FMS. "Have you got the brains to take part in the Great National Sports Quiz? It's here this Friday May 20th @ Harrow Cricket Club at ...

The View from the FMS    Thursday 5-May-2005     From Jeff Barnes, Competition Organiser. "This year FMS did not operate the offer of clubs going out in the first round then to play in the shield. W...

Cricket, Politics & The Election    Tuesday 19-Apr-2005     Chaps, prospective new PCC member, James Gleadow, is looking to put cricket in Islington onto the political map with prospective MPs. If there is an i...

Seniors v Juniors. XIs announced.    Tuesday 12-Apr-2005     Seniors:- Peter Hollman (1958), Jim Davies (1966), David Murray* (1966), Lucius Faisal (1964), Matt Holliday (1969), Rob Allum (1964), Martin Cowling ...

Reality TV - Next stop Pacific CC    Thursday 7-Apr-2005     The story began on Sunday with an email to our website.... After a quick bowling coaching session in a side net, they went and we carried on as norm...

Eve of Season Dinner    Monday 4-Apr-2005     As most people are going to be around, Jim has suggested we all go to Porchettas (in Stroud Green Rd) after the game on the 16th. If you are down to p...

Relieved & Delighted    Saturday 2-Apr-2005     are the emotions I'm sure everybody will share when I read Matt's latest update "Simon is now home and recovering fairly quickly. Barring any setbacks...

Curtain Raiser    Saturday 2-Apr-2005     Availabilities are now being taken from EVERYONE who is interested in participating in the annual Seniors v Juniors fixture on Saturday week.Please co...

Hollman Hopes to Emulate Wales!    Tuesday 29-Mar-2005     "I hope Pacific can match on the cricket field what Wales did on the rugby pitch - winning in style!" said Club Secretary Peter Hollman as he looked f...

Update on Simon.. & Its Good News !    Monday 28-Mar-2005     Matt Holliday writes on 17/3 "Simon has had operation and is now sitting up and talking in high dependancy ward at London chest hospital. Things seem...

Steve Repels listless challenge with ease    Wednesday 23-Feb-2005     The Final was, apart from the 3rd set, pretty much of a damp squib. The opening 2 sets were characterised by Steve's positive approach & good concentr...

VPCCL AGM The Salient points    Wednesday 23-Feb-2005     The following new teams were elected:- Victoria Park Juniors, Island Community, Traditional Corsairs, Goldman Sachs, Norfolk Enchants, Royal Inn on th...

All Squashed Up !    Monday 21-Feb-2005     This year's squash tournament went ahead with 4 combatants - Shayne Rees, Steve Emmins, Rob Bastin & Peter Hollman. Despite a disappointing turn out,...

Darts Finals Date Confirmed.    Monday 14-Feb-2005     Date is 8th March & it's back at the Wenlock should anyone fancy going down to quaff a beer & take in sopme quality darts (there might be some on the ...

Darts Tournament .    Thursday 10-Feb-2005     2005 Darts Tournament. 10th February at the Wenlock Arms near Old Street London N1 ...

A Message from SPARKS    Tuesday 8-Feb-2005     Please also pass on our thanks to all the members of the club for nominating SPARKS as your preferred charity in 2005 and if I can be of any further a...

Setback for Simon    Thursday 3-Feb-2005     Although his recovery was going along nicely, Simon has received poor results from a recent scan and will, unfortunately have to face a further seri...

Pool Dies    Friday 21-Jan-2005     Sadly only TWO participants showed up at the Elbow Room, so the tourney will either be re-scheduled for another evening at the same venue, or it may g...

All Nets' details Updated    Wednesday 19-Jan-2005     Who's attending & when & where the vacancies are. ...

Hollman swaggers & staggers    Friday 7-Jan-2005     The 10 pin tournament was won back by 2003 winner, Peter Hollman from Steve Lay who came 3rd in a high calibre field of 8. Pete's aggregate score of ...

Fixture Secretary Report ahead of AGM    Thursday 6-Jan-2005     2004 Fixture Secretary's Report ahead of the AGM Any other questions? ...

Could You Coach ?    Tuesday 7-Dec-2004     Craig Smith at the Wray Crescent Cricket Club has approached me with a view to seeing whether any of our members would be interested in attending Cric...

Tour Invite for 2005    Thursday 2-Dec-2004     Following this year's very succesful joint tour to France with the Griffins - they have kindly invited us to join them on tour again next year. Plea...

Recognition at the Canary Wharf Awards    Tuesday 30-Nov-2004     Dear all, Just to let you know that the league has won a Sports Group Award from Canary Wharf for our role in promoting cricket in the local communit...

Collect your Mantlepiece Fillers    Wednesday 24-Nov-2004 6pm    The secretary has spoken to nearly all those due to collect their awards (where are you Marcel?) & we have a date. Tuesday 7th December. As soon after...

Tour News - France Non - But Spain and Dartmoor On!    Monday 22-Nov-2004     From the well-travelled venerable Welshmen Anyway - any ideas gratefully received." ...

Greetings from the Guys in Goa!    Tuesday 9-Nov-2004     Hi all. KURT. ...

Darts Back in the Wenlock    Wednesday 3-Nov-2004     Having conducted his own straw poll , JB was looking for somewhere a little more central (than the Nicholas Nickleby). The Wenlock has been contacted ...

Braden Bags Bat!    Monday 1-Nov-2004     Worryingly thin Aussie Braden Grigg scooped The London Hospital Griffins Batsman of the Year Award at their dinner on Saturday night. Braden scored t...

Daz Cleans Up    Monday 1-Nov-2004     Darryl Roberts romped home by 12 strokes on scratch & by a massive 11 points stableford handicap in yesterday’s PCC Golf Tourney at Mentmore. Added to...

Simon Holliday in hospital.    Monday 1-Nov-2004     Brother Matt reports "Simon was admitted to hospital on Friday evening. Is currently under observation in St. Barts ICU having had open heart surgery....

Indoors Dates 2004/5    Wednesday 27-Oct-2004     Indoor Fixtures have been published - see fixtures for dates & times. Anyone interested in joining in please contact the Secretary. ...

A New Davies Boy is in Town!    Tuesday 26-Oct-2004      Hi Guys Jim ...

Awards Night - The Results    Saturday 23-Oct-2004     Pacific players and their partners enjoyed another excellent evening at the Lord Palmerston for their Annual Dinner and Awards evening. This year the...

Anyone need a tenant ?    Tuesday 19-Oct-2004     The son of friends of the Hollman family writes"My mum said she spoke to you about accomodation in london and that you new of a website on which I co...

2005 Dates set for Pool, Squash & 10 Pin    Tuesday 5-Oct-2004     See diary for more details....

VPCCL Up for an Award    Monday 4-Oct-2004     The League Committee and the founders of the league have been nominated for a Sports Personality/Achievement award sponsored by Canary Wharf. About ...

End Of Season Affair. Change of venue    Thursday 30-Sep-2004     Venue confirmed as The Lord Palmerston in Dartmouth Park Hill in Tufnell Park. Date confirmed as Friday 22nd October 2004. Drinks from 6pm. Sit down m...

Winter Nets Update.    Thursday 30-Sep-2004     Following the appeal for feedback below, we have booked 10 nets at Lords & 3 at the Oval. There is also provision to add more on at Finchley if there ...

Unique ending to FWCC's history    Thursday 16-Sep-2004     In a bid to keep the match between Flying Wickets & Pacific on, a unique collaboration will take place this Saturday to make up a full XI thereby ensu...

Next Year's Tour    Tuesday 14-Sep-2004     As this year's fairly successful season begins to wind down - remarkably it is time to consider next year's touring options. We need to get a workab...

kilimanjaro    Tuesday 7-Sep-2004     From Doran @ UCS Old Boys CC ...

New Arrival    Monday 6-Sep-2004      Miles Hardisty...

A Message & Tribute to Tom from Russell Grant & The FMS    Monday 6-Sep-2004     Dear Peterussell Grant and the Federation of Middlesex Sports Directors and Members. ...

Time waits for no one    Sunday 5-Sep-2004     As the Rolling Stones once proclaimed on "It's Only Rock n Roll" rel 1975 Cheers, Ian ...

Tom's Memorial Service    Saturday 4-Sep-2004     For all friends and colleagues that knew Tom, his family are holding a memorial service at 11am on Saturday 4th September. ...

Our sincerest condolences & sympathy to all the Brown Family    Saturday 4-Sep-2004     PLEASE CAN ANYONE WHO WISHES TO ADD THEIR COMMENTS TO THIS PAGE EMAIL THE CLUB SECRETARY WHO WILL DO SO. ...

Veteran Victorious!    Thursday 2-Sep-2004     Old hand Peter Hollman retained his Pacific pool title with a 2-1 win over Jim Davies in the final. Earlier both men had gone unbeaten in a round-rob...

Indoors Dates 2004/5    Tuesday 31-Aug-2004     This winter's MCB Indoor Tournament will as ever be held at The Middlesex Academy in Finchley on the following dates. Once the draw has been made, I w...

End Of Season Dinner    Thursday 26-Aug-2004     The affair is now confirmed for the 22nd of October. The venue is the White Hart in Drury Lane WC2 chosen for its' beer, its ambience & its quality fo...

All Pacific shocked by Tom's tragic death    Sunday 22-Aug-2004     Captain David Murray ...

End of the Season ?    Friday 20-Aug-2004     Yes indeed, the 8 a side season has come to a close. We played 14 matches (15 if a win by default is included) & managed to win 6 (7) & lose 8. There ...

Backdoor Entry Invite.    Friday 13-Aug-2004     Hello Peter, can you contact me asap. Sunbury CC had to drop out of the competition last night due to lack of players - we would like to invite Pacifi...

Surfs Up    Tuesday 10-Aug-2004     Injury report. "Spained ankle, mate. Looks like a blue and yellow balloon at the mo! Did it while doing a surfing headstand! Radical! painful!" Oli. W...

Consoling from the FMS    Tuesday 10-Aug-2004     Hey Peter, your guys can certainly hold their heads up you were no pushover on the day. Thanks to Pacific Islington, we are proud to have your club as...

Bordeaux Photos    Friday 30-Jul-2004     Hi Guys, All my photos from the tour are now up. Pages are still in progress (captions and gaps + the Kurt BBQ video), but all the pictures are t...

2004 Mid season averages    Thursday 29-Jul-2004     kindly provided by Steve Lay see ...

The Year of the Cup ! 1/4 Final Chiswick House on 8/8/04    Wednesday 28-Jul-2004     More unprecedented progress was made last Sunday when last year's defeat to Bentley Heath was fully avenged. The next round which is the quarter fina...

One Day final tickets    Wednesday 7-Jul-2004     John Hill writes "Bit disappointed that England did not make the final, plus certain commitments in Kent, mean I am offering the tickets for sale. C...

FMS Cup Draw Known    Monday 28-Jun-2004     Pacific & Bentley Heath have been given dispensation to play their 2nd round FMS Shield tie 1 week after the deadline on the 25th of July at Wrotham P...

The 2nd Phase    Friday 25-Jun-2004     Following the 1st group stage matches in the VPCCL, the good news is we have progressed to the Premier League & can compete for the championship title...

Matilda Catherine Ralph    Friday 18-Jun-2004     Yes, after much waiting (40 weeks and plus 9 days to be precise) we are proud to announce the arrival of Matilda Catherine Ralph. Tilly arrived at ...

Congratulations to Guy and Natalie!    Monday 14-Jun-2004     Congratulations to diminutive South African opener Guy Wiehahn - who is not only on a record run of 9 scores over 25 - but has also even more surpris...

Pool Tourney postponed    Tuesday 8-Jun-2004     The not-so-with-it Club Secretary has now realised that the date of the tourney clashes with the preliminary round of the VPCCL Cup v Old Fallopians. ...

Euro 2004    Wednesday 2-Jun-2004     The Secretary has opened dialogue with his counterpart at Weston Colville with a view to commencing & therefore ending the match on 13th June earlier ...

Crossbats in Kingston Rearranged    Saturday 22-May-2004     Alan Carter from Crossbats has contacted me proposing 3 dates to rearrange our match against them. The 1 date we are currently free on is the 5th of J...

Shield Match Re-arranged    Wednesday 5-May-2004     Following the cancellation of Monday's FMS 1st round shield match against Middlesex Peshwas at Broxbourne CC, the match has been re-arranged for the 3...

£5 subsidy deadline passes Midnight tonight !    Wednesday 31-Mar-2004     Full members will miss out on the £5 annual subs discount if all arrears & subs are not received by 1st April 2004....

Fixture Cards    Tuesday 30-Mar-2004     Before he left for Guatamala, Belize & Mexico (potholing?) Nigel dropped off this years Fixture Cards which I'm in the process of sending out to all t...

Seniors v Juniors Update    Monday 29-Mar-2004     21 players have now given availability, 3 Full Members have yet to advise & I'm currently working my way through the Associates to find out when their...

French Tour - Les Vacancies Sont Allez!    Sunday 28-Mar-2004     The houses for the tour to France are nearly full - there's just on double/twin room left. We already have a good Pacific contingent going - Pete H, ...

Club Kit with Logo - Order Now!    Thursday 18-Mar-2004     Club kit with the same logo as used on last year's anniversary polo shirts will be ordered on Friday 26 March to be ready for the new season. Sizes...

Baglivi Wins Battle of the Behemoths!    Tuesday 16-Mar-2004     Pacific darts (and bowling) legend – “Grandad” John Baglivi – stormed to a convincing win in last night’s darts finals. There were no horse racing st...

Roberts Duopoly as Hollman Bags (Another) Wooden Spoon    Monday 15-Mar-2004     As a precursor to the 2004 tournament, Allan & Darryl played the 2003 Final which Allan won 3-1 & deservedly so according to Darryl. Al ...

They Shoot Horses ? Squash Final Report    Friday 12-Mar-2004     From our man on the scene. The Final of the Pacific Squash Tournament proved to be a titanic struggle between two seasoned veterans.Eventually S.E ove...

Outdoor Practice ? When & Where ?    Monday 8-Mar-2004     Our efforts in the field indoors in the most recent campaign could have been better & our outdoor efforts could also use improvement. Sadly though & I...

Squashed Report    Monday 8-Mar-2004     Friday night’s tournament at the Sobell in Finsbury Park went ahead as a round robin so as to allow any late comers a chance to join in. Sadly no more...

Calling all Full Members    Monday 8-Mar-2004     Please can you convey your availabilities, if not already done so, to the Secretary ASAP ? Many Thanks...

Snooker Tournament Confirmed    Friday 27-Feb-2004     Allan & darryl have confirmed the date as 14th March & will be held again in Archway. Any interested parties please make themselves known the Club Sec...

Baglivi Arrows in at Title!    Wednesday 25-Feb-2004     Pacific bowling legend John Baglivi emerged as a hot favourite to claim the darts title during the group stage of the competition held at the Wenlock ...

Baglivi Arrows in at Title!    Wednesday 25-Feb-2004     Pacific bowling legend John Baglivi emerged as a hot favourite to claim the darts title during the group stage of the competition held at the Wenlock ...

Accounts Complete !!!    Tuesday 24-Feb-2004     A big thank you to the new Treasurer who's burnt many a midnight oil these past few weeks whilst preparing the Club accounts & the individuals' balanc...

VPCCL AGM 17/2/04    Wednesday 4-Feb-2004     New captaincy team Rob Bastin & Steve Emmins are both indisposed on this night & a Club representative to accompany Peter Hollman would be greatly app...

AGM Minutes published    Tuesday 3-Feb-2004     12/1/04 Minutes Annual General Meeting – Pacific Cricket Club at the Penderel Oaks, Holborn. Present:- Peter Hollman (PH), Steve Lay (SL), Paul Attwo...

Radlett Withdraw    Monday 2-Feb-2004     I picked up the following bad news upon my return from Radlett's Fixture Secretary. On the upside, hopefully 1 of Oxford University Social, Theydon ...

Neill & Sian on the telly    Thursday 15-Jan-2004     Well he managed to keep quiet about this one, but Pacific old boy Neil Fox and his wife Sian made it on to the popular BBC show "Changing Rooms". The...

New Club Constitution    Wednesday 14-Jan-2004     The new club constitution is attached following the AGM. If anyone has any comments on this please advise JC by 28 January 2003 on kettlebaston@hot...

AGM - the key changes    Tuesday 13-Jan-2004     Thanks to all those who turned up for 1 of the best attended AGMs. I would hope, in conjuction with the outgoing Chairman, to publish the minutes with...

Message of Thanks    Friday 9-Jan-2004     "Please thank everyone who was at the Pacific CC dinner and donated so generously to the Primary Club" writes Robert Fleming - Primary Club Hon Sec. W...

Lay Slays Hollman in Clash of the Veterans!    Friday 9-Jan-2004     Defending 10 pin bowling champion Peter Hollman was beaten into second place by fellow veteran Steve Lay in a well atended tournament. Seasoned campa...

AGM 2004 Agenda    Monday 5-Jan-2004      ...

2003 Fixture Secretary's Report ahead of the AGM    Friday 2-Jan-2004     Unless there are any more changes the fixtures are now complete. Any other questions? ...

Tim Marshall Come Close Second in Clash With Stationary Car!    Wednesday 10-Dec-2003     Burly Aussie all-rounder had a close encounter with the back end of a car on Sunday when he accidentally rode his bike into the back of the vehicle wh...

Cup Draw    Tuesday 9-Dec-2003     Pacific have drawn Ruislip away in the 1st round. A match last played in 1989 when we lost against a thouroughly league educated side. These days Ruis...

Club Constitution amendments    Wednesday 3-Dec-2003     Message from Jonathan Campbell.... ...

Sports Personality of the Year    Tuesday 2-Dec-2003     Yes its that time of year again, but what's this, has the trophy already been decided upon ? ...

Nigel's photos    Monday 1-Dec-2003     Nigel has set up a slide show of this summer's games - pls see............ ...

Pool Tournament Venue. The search is on...    Wednesday 26-Nov-2003     Anyone out there know of a suitable venue ? Sometime between January & March incl. would prob be best. ...

Rob's Announcement    Wednesday 19-Nov-2003     Hello Folks, Hope to see you there..... ...

Indoor 6 a side Fixtures Announced    Tuesday 4-Nov-2003     The Middlesex 6-a-side Indoor Competition Eastern Area Dates have been finalised. There are 3 groups of 4 with the 3 group winners playing one anothe...

Xmas Dinner at Porchettas    Thursday 30-Oct-2003     To tie in with the engraved trophies & lettrosetted bats being passed to their recipients, a Xmas meal (tahnks for the suggestion Guy) has been arrang...

10 Pin Comp Date announced    Thursday 30-Oct-2003     Current holder - Peter Hollman - has opted for perenial venue Rowans in Finsbury Park N4 (opp the station) for the 03-04 tourney. Thursday 8th January...

Our Friends at EDFEnergy    Wednesday 29-Oct-2003     Have arranged for nets at a well known central London location....

Nigel's Old Balls are the Highlight of the Evening!    Monday 27-Oct-2003     Skipper Nigel Wilkinson grabbed two old balls – and was then presented with two bowling trophies by MC Darryl Roberts – marking both his 8 for 21 spel...

Smokey & The Bandit    Monday 20-Oct-2003     Another trophy for Mrs Hollman to dust! So Pete will be looking for a new course to play next year & the favourite is Austin Lodge nr Brands Hatch. Ho...

Oval Nets CONFIRMED    Saturday 11-Oct-2003     The happy news is that our application was successful & the dates are on the diary page. Cost is £4.50 per player per net. Usual restrictions apply. B...

6 a side Indoors at Finchley. Confirmed    Saturday 11-Oct-2003     Secretary, Peter Hollman, spoke to organiser John Cleary last week who acknowledged our application to this year's tournament. The season commences o...

Indoor Warm up at the Oval    Tuesday 7-Oct-2003     J P Morgan Chase have expressed an interest in playing a Pacific VI as a warm up for the latter's campaign to be held at the Oval probably in early No...

This weather's too good for footballers    Wednesday 17-Sep-2003     After brief consulation, the fixture secretaries of Pacific & Chats Palace have agreed to a fixture at Wray Crescent for Saturday 11th October. With c...

Another one bites the dust.    Wednesday 10-Sep-2003     Tim Marshall writes "I'm afraid to report the game on the 28th of September will be my last for Pacific for some time at least. I go back to Aus in l...

House for Rent    Tuesday 19-Aug-2003     2-bed, furnished house to let in quiet c