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Additional Net Requests    Monday 22-Feb-2010 
   The remaining date that has any vacancies is the 31st March...
Ian's Big Decision    Monday 22-Feb-2010 
   Hi Pete, after chatting with Heidi and having thought long and hard about it myself, I've decided to step down as a full member of Pacific CC. I'...
Lay of the Land    Sunday 21-Feb-2010 
   Steve Lay made the most of the unplanned curtailment of the 1st table tennis tournament by edging into the top 4 of the final table of participants. H...
Wray Crescent - pitch repairs - pavillion IDTT21081    Wednesday 10-Feb-2010 
   Hi JamesThe inside of the Pavilion is now safe to use.I have been informed by our Asset Officer that the Cricket strip will be repaired soon. RegardsC...
Lucius Is Our Man with a Van    Sunday 7-Feb-2010 
   Contact Lucius for any moving needs. ...
2010 Minutes Continued    Monday 25-Jan-2010 
   Minutes AGM continued. Meeting adjourned at 8.53pm ...
Allan Allan Allan Steve Steve    Saturday 23-Jan-2010 
   It was nip & tuck at the 10 pin bowling in Rowans last. 9 challengers gathered in Finsbury Park to take on Rob Bastin's title. ...
Pre-Season Nets at the MCC Indoor School    Tuesday 19-Jan-2010 
   If you didn't come to the AGM or have not yet lodged your interest, please check the diary page for the nets' attendances & feel free to contact the C...
A Tour of India    Tuesday 19-Jan-2010 
   Aroon writes with an intriguing proposition "I’ve just returned from India (on Sunday evening) and had a good time. I even got to play a game of tenni...
The 2010 Annual General Meeting MINUTES    Sunday 17-Jan-2010 
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Table Tennis Results so far    Saturday 16-Jan-2010 
   Sensibly we cut the game lengths to 11 points & so are half way through which is great. Pat has 6 games. v Pete Hollman, v Lucius, v Pete Henry, v Jam...
AGM Key Changes    Tuesday 12-Jan-2010 
   Probably the most affable AGM the Secretary can recall, much was decided on consensus & not a single post was contested. Match Fees confirmed as £4 pe...
Pacific Player Selected for Middlesex    Tuesday 15-Dec-2009 
   Middlesex U10 County Winter Training Squad 2010 The Performance Manager writes "I am pleased to inform you that your son (Luke Hollman) has been sele...
League Meeting at The Skinners Arms 10th December 2009    Friday 11-Dec-2009 
   Peter Ford League Secretary writes "Meeting at The Skinners Arms 10th December 2009. Regards Peter " ...
A Tour of Oman    Sunday 6-Dec-2009 
   With Naveej returning to Oman, a discussion enschewd that a possibility in the future could be a tour to his homeland & certainly conditions could not...
Awards Curried Away in Rainstorms    Tuesday 1-Dec-2009 
   Well done to Shayne & Matt H who organised a rare divulgence into central London for the End of Season Dinner & Awards night. 33 players & ex-players ...
Squash's Senior Service Hits 7Up    Wednesday 25-Nov-2009 
   Steve Emmins retained his Pacific Squash crown for the 7th consecutive year, by overcoming his perennial challenger, Peter Hollman. Final:- Steve bea...
AGM Agenda    Monday 23-Nov-2009 
   The AGM will take place on 11th January 2010 at the Penderel Oaks in Holborn. Any suggestions for agenda welcomed - provisional agenda as follows...
Webley's Year    Monday 9-Nov-2009 
   Jon Webley continues to be the trophy magnet with a comfortable 3-0 win against Peter Hollman in the annual Pool trophy at Big Red in Holloway last Fr...
Clive Woodbridge of Sporting Alfas CC    Monday 9-Nov-2009 
   "It is with deep regret that I have to advise you that our father passed away on Saturday having battled for some time against cancer. We are sendin...
League Update    Thursday 15-Oct-2009 
   Gents I’m back from holiday so now to step forward with the proposed Sunday League. Regards Peter...
The Australian & Rest of the World Perspective    Monday 12-Oct-2009 
   All, The final game is upon us so as Australians & ROW players it is our duty to beat the English! Thanks, Chris ...
French Fixtures Firmed Up    Saturday 10-Oct-2009 
   The next stage of our tour to France (Dordogne) next year is now complete & 3 fixtures have been confirmed. As in 2008, they are Eymet, Damazan & St A...
League Invitation Embraced    Friday 9-Oct-2009 
   All but 6 Full Members have now returned their votes. All the votes in favour are greater than the combined total of those against, the abstains & tho...
Middlesex Friendly League Update    Friday 25-Sep-2009 
   Gents All the clubs I approached have now come back and expressed an interest in setting up a friendly league for Sundays next season. The clubs are:...
The Old Record Holder Congrats The New    Friday 18-Sep-2009 
   From: David Murray-Sport David ...
Indoor Cricket 2009/10 & Beyond    Thursday 17-Sep-2009 
   It’s been some time since we entered an indoor team in either MCC Indoor School or Middlesex County competitions. Lords became price prohibitive as ne...
President Chairman & Empire    Thursday 17-Sep-2009 
   The Club Secretary is still mulling over the options as to how best replace the Presidents XI match & draw the curtain on the 2009 season. Much depend...
Titanic Sinks under Pacific Rolls    Monday 14-Sep-2009 
   Broxbourne CC who provide their 2nd team ground for Pacific's higher profile & mid-season fixtures have advised that co-tenant Titanic CC have folded ...
Spanish Tour Cancelled    Sunday 16-Aug-2009 
   Sadly, I have to report that this morning I contacted our oppositions in Alicante & withdrew our committment to the 2 matches scheduled in Alfas in Oc...
Nets 2010    Thursday 13-Aug-2009 
   Following last year's slimming down of nets due to non-availaibility of expected venues, what has now been presented to us is the recently refurbished...
Rain Doesn't Stop Play    Thursday 6-Aug-2009 
   Like the match against Bank of England, the rain in Warwick failed to curtail play - mainly because golf only stops for lightening. 2 groups of 4 too...
Teamer Site Invitations    Tuesday 28-Jul-2009 
   Regular Pacific players will have received a text or email today (28/7/09) inviting them to join the 'Teamer site'. James Smith pointed this very usef...
Golf Tournament    Monday 27-Jul-2009 TBC
   The holder, Adrian Duthie, is happy to host this year's event at The Warwickshire GC . Currently still tentative as we wait on responses. So far:- Adr...
Fixture Changes Langlebury Village    Monday 22-Jun-2009 
   You may not have spotted this but due to a previously unforeseen additional league fixture, Langlebury are unable to honour their match against us on ...
Fantasy Ashes    Monday 22-Jun-2009 
   Hi All, Given the Ashes are coming soon and the Aussies are gearing up to give a pounding, we should all take part in a fantasy league. It is run ...
Wray - All About Grass & White Lines    Friday 29-May-2009 
   Declan McNamara of Enterprise "Enterprise have had a frame/stencil made up by the Fitters dept. to ensure the lines/marking are done consistently. Reg...
Windies v Aussies - spare ticket!    Tuesday 26-May-2009 
    If you fancy going along with James, Kurt and Chris Atkin then drop Smudger an email. The ticket is £40....
New Members    Saturday 23-May-2009 
   The following have been elected as Full Members so far this season:- Dave Morahan - 10 for 0 against Justin Hess - 10 for 1 against Toby Chasseau...
Jig on the Dumball Rally    Thursday 14-May-2009 
   Dear all, This week I am starting something called the Dumball Rally on Friday; which is a charity event that involves acquiring a cheap car (wort...
LORDS TICKETS    Monday 4-May-2009 
   Howdy, I have test tickets for Lords for the West Indies next week: WED MAY 6TH: UPPER COMPTON ROW K SEATS 152 & 153 THURS MAY 7TH: UPPER COMPT...
It's Now a TWO Horse Town    Wednesday 29-Apr-2009 
   The draw for the VPCCL Cup has taken place & Pacific Is have a game against this Monday's opponents, east London Community CC on Tuesday 23rd June. ...
Chigwell Seek Two    Sunday 26-Apr-2009 
   If you are free to play for the oppo today or are playing & know of someone who is free please let either Rob Bastin or Rob Allum know....
Pacific A or Lions or IIs    Thursday 23-Apr-2009 
   Demand for the evening games has surpassed every previous season. Options are on the table as spreading the games around thinly is not to everyone's l...
Additional Fixture to the Schedule    Thursday 23-Apr-2009 
   Additional fixture added 4th July at Wray Crescent versus Victoria Park Juniors. Also players will be asked this weekend for their availability for Su...
Want to be a weekend Old Fallopian?    Thursday 23-Apr-2009 
   Peter, We are quite likely to be short for our weekend matches (all friendlies, but probably a lower standard than yours), so if any of your playe...
FMS Draw    Monday 20-Apr-2009 
   The draw for the FMS Shield in which we reached the final last year, was made today. We are away to Indian Tigers in the second round as have been awa...
Jumpers For Stumps    Wednesday 15-Apr-2009 
   I have to conclude that it was too hot on Easter Monday for at least 2 of you. Left at Wray were TWO long sleeve woollen cable knit cricket jumpers. N...
The Prudent Member    Wednesday 15-Apr-2009 
   The Club's officers have been taken aback by the current demand both within & from new players which is absolutley fantastic. Firstly that means that ...
Cambridge 2 Day Squad Announced    Tuesday 14-Apr-2009 
   Incase people didn't get the email and don't look at fixtures for the end of May, I thought I'd post the side to face Crossbats here. Rob ...
An XI to play Crossbats    Friday 10-Apr-2009 
   If you're free this Easter Saturday & fancy making up the numbers in an XI to play Crossbats in Moor Mead Park Twickenham, then please contact Alan Ca...
Wray Crescent Amenities    Monday 30-Mar-2009 
   From local Ranger Celia Parlak "The showers are all sorted out, the boiler needs a new part this will be sorted out this week.I look forward to seeing...
Friends of Wray Crescent News    Wednesday 25-Mar-2009 
   Our chairman attended their AGM tonight. "Positive meeting - discussed ideas for pavillion etc. Cafe idea popular but viability in question. WC fest...
More Nets More or Less    Monday 16-Mar-2009 
   Apologies to those of you down for nets this Tuesday 17th March at Lords. Having delegated Shayne to contact Lords to check & confirm our dates, I to...
Islington Development Update    Thursday 12-Feb-2009 
   James Gleadow writes "Meeting of ICD group was positive. JS and I attended. Adopted a constitution - Pacific can have two reps. I am Treasurer! Lo...
A New Frontier for Mr Bastin    Thursday 5-Feb-2009 
   Globetrotter Rob discovered an undiscovered country tonight - he won a Pacific extra curricular activity. And it was a series of strikes that did it. ...
AGM Minutes Part 3    Wednesday 4-Feb-2009 
   Proposed New Constitution ...
2009 AGM Minutes Part TWO    Sunday 25-Jan-2009 
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2009 AGM Minutes Part One    Thursday 22-Jan-2009 
   AGM 19/1/09 Minutes Held at the Penderel Oaks, High Holborn. Meeting commenced 6.37pm ...
AGM The Main Changes    Tuesday 20-Jan-2009 
   More to come once the minutes have been written. Pete Alexander elected Full Member, Chris Atkin elected Club Captain, Darren Tempany his Vice, Rob B...
Inauguration of a new President    Tuesday 20-Jan-2009 
   For those who missed the ps of the AGM at chez Hollman last night - well everyone apart from Rob & Matt C & myself in fact, but the draw for the Presi...
Pre Season Fitness program    Friday 16-Jan-2009 
   Press release - Capital Kids Cricket (CKC) is arranging 6 weeks long pre season fitness camp for Tower Hamlets cricketers. The camp will give the ...
Report Islington Cricket Development Meeting    Wednesday 14-Jan-2009 
   James Gleadow, Pacific's representative, reports " attended a meeting of the Islington Cricket Development group tonight to represent Pacific. Jame...
We're First - Official !    Tuesday 13-Jan-2009 
   I acknowledge receipt of your entry and cheque for the 2009 competition. Regards Jeff ...
Pre-Season Nets in Ilford    Wednesday 7-Jan-2009 
   Lahrie writes "during our Annual Dinner I mentioned to you about the net facility at Ilford Cricket School (ICS). ...
2009 Fixtures Complete    Monday 5-Jan-2009 
   All the midweek games are complete. 2 games are waiting on re-confirmation - Bayshill in Cheltenham & Locksbottom, the latter of which are now in a Le...
2009 AGM Agenda    Thursday 18-Dec-2008 
   PACIFIC CRICKET CLUB 17. Draw to determine President and Vice-President a. President to choose club charity...
Pre-season Indoor Nets in St Johns Wood    Tuesday 16-Dec-2008 
   Following last years' diminishing attendances, the nets at the MCC Indoor School have been slimmed back to 5 sessions. See diary for details. Previous...
Reeling Back the Years    Sunday 14-Dec-2008 
   The Star Inn nestled at the bottom of Highgate made for an excellent venue for this special End of Season affair. Many of the older players & wives mo...
EGM Minutes 24-11-08    Thursday 27-Nov-2008 
   Minutes EGM 24th November 2009 at the Lamb ph. The meeting ended at 8.45pm ...
League Advances Rejected Unanimously...for now    Wednesday 26-Nov-2008 
   Full details & background will be available soon once the minutes have been transcribed & all interested parties have been informed ;but in essence, i...
Mazie's Wake    Wednesday 26-Nov-2008 
   Jon Webley writes "Hello one and all, Just wanted to let you know I'm playing the ol' pots and pans with my new band Mazie's Wake on Saturday nig...
N E L C L AGM Minutes Nov 08    Saturday 22-Nov-2008 
   Dear All, Below are what I consider the key points of the minutes. If anyone thinks I have missed out a vital point, please let me know. Thanks to...
Pacific EGM The League Issue    Thursday 13-Nov-2008 7.30pm
   All. Following the narrow success of the no / abstain voters on whether to join the NELCL an EM has been called for Monday 24th to discuss the issue o...
NELCC AGM    Tuesday 11-Nov-2008 
   Just FYI, the league AGM will be 17th November, if you are interested in sending someone from Pacific. It's a slightly less formal set up than the VPC...
Done & Dusted    Sunday 2-Nov-2008 
   With Chris back from Spain, the scorebook was released from his car boot & he has graciously loaded the scores & added a match report. This also means...
Nuggsy's Stats Corner    Sunday 19-Oct-2008 
   Another Saturday night stats special for you - The 2008 Season sees the following records.CONCLUSION - You cannot be any more ubiquitous than the ou...
Press Release Wray Crescent    Sunday 19-Oct-2008 
   One consequence of climate change & the impact on the changing seasons means Islington's only adult cricket club played their final fixture of the ye...
An Invitation to League 2009    Tuesday 14-Oct-2008 
   "Hi Peter, Hope you aren't finding close season too tedious! I've asked a few questions & once the replies come back, I'll poll the Full Members. M...
The 2 Day Game versus Crossbats    Tuesday 14-Oct-2008 
   Although we came unstuck with this in 2008, I have found a weekend at the back of May 2009 when the ground at Gonville & Cauis & both teams are free. ...
Jim is the Admiral Mann    Monday 13-Oct-2008 
   JIm Davies won the Darts title for the 3rd year running when he heat James Gleadow in the final 3-2. He also top scored with 140 on the night. Final...
Maintenance of Wray Crescent    Monday 6-Oct-2008 
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Harrow Do A Little Of The Right Thing    Monday 22-Sep-2008 
    We continue to request the full amount excluding players' personal expenses for the cost of the pitch ie. £76 ...
The Captain's Resignation Statement    Monday 15-Sep-2008 
   Pacific first XI captain John Webley has announcedhis resignation. Here's his message in full: "I've been having a long hard think about my role...
Lindridge-McDougall Memorial Cup Rescheduling    Tuesday 9-Sep-2008 
   72 hours after the below "I think we might end up having to pass this year. 27th is just going to be impossible and there seems little appetite to arr...
FMS on HTCC    Monday 8-Sep-2008 
   Like you Harrow Town have been good supporters of the FMS. I hope this is an isolated incident (where their captain obviously had no wish to play on ...
An Official Final Word from HTCC    Monday 8-Sep-2008 
   Harrow Town Cricket Club say: "I would like to apologize for the events that have occurred. I will be meeting with our members and I will discuss this...
An Apology From Harrow Town CC    Friday 5-Sep-2008 
   On behalf of Harrow Town CC I would like to apologise it was not meant as an insult to the competition or pacific cricket club, we did however feel ...
FMS Vase & Shield Finals    Friday 5-Sep-2008 
   Good evening guys The final of Middlesex Federation Vase & Shield will be held on Saturday 13th September 2008, at Post Office Ground, 136 Greengo...
Webley's Creaking Trophy Shelf    Wednesday 3-Sep-2008 
   Shortly before the club crossed the channel, the votes for the League Player of the Season were counted after the match against J P Morgan at Highgate...
Lashings At Wilf Slack    Friday 15-Aug-2008 
   Ex-Test star outfit Lashings CC are in town & so our match against Church End has been bumped & moved to Wray Crescent. And it's a private affair Bedf...
Washington Withdraw    Wednesday 13-Aug-2008 
   From: paul irons Sent: 13 August 2008 10:23 To: Chris Davis Cc: Webley Jon; peterhollman. pacificcc Subject: Re: 2008 H @ Broxbourne Kind regar...
Missing Collapsable Sightscreen    Tuesday 12-Aug-2008 
   Hi Lads, Hope you have all dried out since Sunday. Again, well played in tough conditions. See you this weekend. Cheers, Darren...
Updated (Bad) News from Bordeaux    Thursday 7-Aug-2008 
   Hi Peter, We're going to have to knock it on the head this time I'm afraid. My best, Neil& from Damazan "Dear Peter, Can't recommend anyone els...
Evening Season    Thursday 7-Aug-2008 
   From The Club Sec "Thanks to everyone who took part in our league season this year. Despite the odd disappointment, we have to remember that we did ma...
AD on Top at Grims Dyke    Saturday 2-Aug-2008 
   The 2008 Golf Tourney moved out towards Harrow at Grims Dyke GC. Undulating parkland tree lined testing greens. 18 holes 5600 yards. S.S.S. 67. "One o...
Points Docked But With Good Grace    Thursday 31-Jul-2008 
   Hi Shayne Like we discussed yesterday, I really didn't know if any of your players had played for a different team earlier in the season. I do ap...
Old Pacificians & New T20    Sunday 20-Jul-2008 
   1980s: Peter Hollman Nigel Wilkinson* Mark Sams John Hill Tony Summerbell Jon Warner Steve Lay Lee McDonald Simon Stockbridge John Baglivi ...
Washington Fixture 20th Anniversary    Sunday 20-Jul-2008 
   David Gluckman writes "Congrats to all at Pacific for a great win yesterday. I was there as a spectator and thought your guys were brilliant chasing ...
The 25th Anniversary & Tours Polo Shirt    Saturday 12-Jul-2008 
   Hi All Kurt's engaged in splendid work & has procured an order for this year's, tour & anniversary special polo shirt. Sizes are S M L & XL & a limi...
Sponsor me and contribute to AIDS awareness in Africa    Saturday 5-Jul-2008 
   From Conrad Chandler "Hi there- On this wonderful day that is pay-day, please take 40 seconds to read my email....
Fridge etc    Thursday 22-May-2008 
   Just to let you know that there is now a fridge in Wray Crescent. I dug deep for the club & got us a £25 bargain. Also if anyone is interested in join...
FMS Shield Comp    Saturday 17-May-2008 
    On Sun, 4/27/08, Middlesex Federation In the meantime, a replacement has been tentatively arranged against Darji on the SUNDAY at Edmonton CC...
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 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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 cul de sac in Bermondsey, SE1. Contact Jim Davies for further details ...
Mid-Season Averages- Aussies Lead the Way!    Monday 30-Jun-2003 
   Tim Marshall heads up the runs and Leon Yates the wickets as Pacific have won 7 and lost 8 in a very patchy start to the season. B - These figures ha...
Mid-Season Fantasy League - A Family Affair!    Sunday 29-Jun-2003 
   Husband and wife team Lauren and Jim Davies share first place at the halfway stage of the Fantasy League. Both teams are on 150 points to take an equ...
Cars For Sale    Sunday 8-Jun-2003 
   Shayne Rees is selling his jam jar Matt Ralph also has a motor to sell. More details of make & price soon....
The 2003 Tour of The West    Tuesday 13-May-2003 
   West Country that is....
Great Vic Park Draw for Pacific !    Friday 25-Apr-2003 
   Pacific have a fabulous chance of a good cup run this year with all the big guns getting drawn in the other half including league joint champions & cu...
Fantasy League 2003    Thursday 17-Apr-2003 
   We are now recruiting for Fantasy League teams for this season. Good luck !...
Jim & Lauren are delighted to announce...    Monday 31-Mar-2003 
   ....the arrival of Owen John Stuart Davies on 30 March 2003 - 6½ weeks early! In keeping with his Dad - he is a very good weight for a baby who is th...
Emmins Arrows In On Title    Monday 24-Mar-2003 
   Steve Emmins’ convincing Jocky Wilson impression saw him claim his second “extra curricular” title in a month as he secured the darts title with a 3-0...
Kit Update    Monday 10-Mar-2003 
   The new balls and bat etc. have arrived - there will be a new Slazenger V1200 and a new V800 knocked in before the season starts - to go with the old ...
Squash Tourney Report    Sunday 9-Mar-2003 
   Sadly, despite postponing the event from January, a spate of late cry offs & unavailabilities saw just 4 challengers show up. Twice holder, Colin Pett...
10 Pin Bowling Report    Wednesday 26-Feb-2003 
   Quality not Quantity. Sadly, the lowest recorded turnout for this event assembled last Friday evening, drank some beers & picked out some 14kg balls ...
Results of EGM    Tuesday 25-Feb-2003 
   After 3 hours of discussion, these are the main points ...
VPCCL AGM fallout    Wednesday 19-Feb-2003 
   Key points from last night's AGM.  Fixtures to be drafted / circulated after 4/3/03 before which unavailable dates should be made known to the...
Hampstead v Bessborough Mddx Final 2/2/03    Tuesday 28-Jan-2003 4pm
   When I rang John Cleary re a fixture v Highgate this year (there wasn't a compatable date I'm afraid) he told me about the Indoors final this Sunday ...
10 Pin date & venue announced    Friday 24-Jan-2003 
   Steve Lay, the 2002 holder, announced at the recent AGM that the corresponding date & the same venue will play host as he defends his title. Rowans i...
Pitch Report    Thursday 23-Jan-2003 
   Home Grounds. New Barbarian Weasels' dissatisfaction with Wray Crescent lead to my agreeing to use this ground for our “home” game. The away game at B...
The Naked Bank    Wednesday 22-Jan-2003 
   What happens when your dream is but an illusion, your life but a parody of corporate greed ? Your enemies are unseen and your friends mere pawns in...
Our Man in LA    Thursday 16-Jan-2003 
   Founder Member Kevin Murphy is hoping to renew old acquaintances when he returns for the celebratory President's match which will this year be a 83/93...
Congratulations to Jodie & Matt    Wednesday 15-Jan-2003 
   Reports of a promising future all rounder for England emerged today with the birth of Harrison Alexander Bradman Ralph - first son to Matthew & Jodie...
Agenda - 2003 Pacific CC AGM    Thursday 9-Jan-2003 7.30pm
    Minutes from previous mtg to be provided on evening of AGM. ...
Message of Thanks    Tuesday 10-Dec-2002 
   Primary Club Secretary Robert Fleming has written to “thank Pacific CC” for our donation – adding it “is a real contribution to our work, providing sp...
Indoor Finals Line Up confirmed    Tuesday 26-Nov-2002 
   I have just spoken to the organiser, John Cleary. The final placings in Pool B with 3 teams all having won 3 & losing 1 have been determined on wicke...
More disruption to Indoor Challenge    Thursday 21-Nov-2002 
   Following the unavailability from the winning side of last Sunday week of Jim Davies, Shayne Rees & man of the match Jonathan Campbell, Captain John B...
Nets Available to All !    Tuesday 19-Nov-2002 
   With the AGM only being held in late January next year & this winter's nets commencing on 2/1/03, it has been decided that all January's nets are avai...
Raffle Proceeds    Wednesday 13-Nov-2002 
   The raffle at the dinner raised £38.74 - which will be donated to The Primary Club - a charity that raises funds for blind and partially sighted sport...
Pacific Awards    Monday 11-Nov-2002 
   Jim Davies won Player of the Season for the second successive season, Peter Hollman won Most Improved Player of the Season and Matt Ralph won Fielder ...
VPCCL Chairman, Nigel Richards announcement.    Monday 11-Nov-2002 
   You may be glad to know that last week's result ended up with 7 responses and all were in favour of a joint AGM and Awards Ceremony. Peter will remind...
AGM date announced    Tuesday 29-Oct-2002 
   The annual general meeting for the club will be held at The Penderel Oaks, High Holborn London WC1 on Monday 20 January 2003 starting promptly at ...
FMS Update. Vase draw on 11/11/02    Monday 28-Oct-2002 
   We have listened to our Clubs, which is why we are recommending playing on Bank Holidays in April, May and August with both Cup and Vase Finals played...
Indoors & Nets    Wednesday 23-Oct-2002 
   Happy to announce that the winter matches are now confirmed but 1st there are 2 nets Anyone still interested in playing should make themselves known t...
Contenders fall away as Allan prevails    Tuesday 22-Oct-2002 
   Allan Roberts with 92 at Batchwood GC wins his 9th golf title 7 strokes (2 on handicap)ahead of second placed Peter Hollman. ...
A letter from Middlesex Fed of Sport    Friday 18-Oct-2002 
   Dear Peter and Pacific CC Ashford (Middlesex) CC Bentley Heath CC Chiswick & Latymer CC Harrow St Mary's CC Hayes CC Holtwhites Trinibis (Enfie...
Indoor Dates announced    Thursday 17-Oct-2002 
   Ahead of official notification this weekend, the Fixture Secretary has had the following information leaked....
Indoors 2002/3 Update    Saturday 12-Oct-2002 
   Confirmation of our application was made on 11/10/02. There are 9 teams currently who have applied with a 10th imminent. Although there is a prospect ...
End of Season Summary    Tuesday 8-Oct-2002 
   Stato Corner: ...
A Message from David Gluckman    Monday 7-Oct-2002 
   Dear Pete & Jim, Many thanks for the invite to play yesterday (The Presidents XI fixture), and for putting me in a position where I was guaranteed...
Rachael & Ben are happy to announce...    Thursday 3-Oct-2002 4:02 am
   ...the arrival of Dylan at 4:02am 3rd October 2002, weighing in at 6lb 11oz. Mum and baby doing very well !            ...
Touring 2003 Referendum    Tuesday 1-Oct-2002 
   Early indications from the 23 Full Members polled is showing split interest. So far, of the 6 to come back, 3 are in favour of France & 3 would opt ou...
Dough - Campbell Wins Top Prize!    Thursday 26-Sep-2002 
   Jonathan Campbell was a popular and resounding winner of the 8-a-side Player of the Season Award - beating co-skipper Dave Murray into second place. ...
Murray Pulls Up Lame!    Tuesday 17-Sep-2002 
   Sad news for all racing fans as Dave Murray has pulled-up lame in advance of his big race showdown against Jim Davies on Presidents Day. Murray - who...
Welshmen Victorious Again!    Monday 16-Sep-2002 
   Welsh county Glamorgan have won the NU First Division Championship at a canter - sealing the title with a week to spare. Like Pacific in the Victoria ...
Date for End of Season Bash Confirmed    Wednesday 11-Sep-2002 
   STOP PRESS...Sat 9th Nov is the date...STOP PRESS ...
Midnight Cup    Monday 2-Sep-2002 
   Midnight Cup - Kolsva International Cricket Tournament and tour of Sweden. ...
Mole Jutt don't want to share !    Wednesday 28-Aug-2002 
   From the League Fixture Sec Ken (Mola Jutt) ...
End of League Season Dinner & Presentation    Monday 19-Aug-2002 7pm
   Following joint skipper Jonathan Campbell's annual holiday, the celebrations will be formalised at Porchettas, Stroud Green N4. on Wednesday 25th Sept...
Pacific Win League Title (jointly) - Official    Friday 16-Aug-2002 
   On behalf of the VPCCL committee, Joe Phelan writes "Hi Pete, League ruling is:Teams aren't normally allowed to pull out of fixtures at all. Pacific a...
VPCCL Committee judgement awaits    Wednesday 14-Aug-2002 
   Note from the temp VPCCL Fixture Sec to the committee All the best Jim ...
Gnome back on ! CONFIRMED    Tuesday 13-Aug-2002 
   From Peter Gillman, Lord Gnome XI Fixture Peter - yes, we will go for the 11 a.m. start. Matt hasn't seen the rest of your details yet - if any prob...
Annual Golf Tournament Date Set    Monday 12-Aug-2002 
   The holder Matthew Ralph has opted to defer this year's competition to the close season. Unless alternatives present themselves, this will be in Austi...
Potential new date offered by J P Morgan    Sunday 11-Aug-2002 
   Bob, the Fixture Secretary wrote to say Peter , apologies again for the mess up a fortnight ago . I know you guys are pretty booked fixtures wise but ...
Injury Corner Update    Thursday 8-Aug-2002 
   Keeper Batsman Offspinner ...
Half Season Averages Now Ready    Thursday 1-Aug-2002 
   Steve has maintained his high standards of publishing comprehensive stats & the latest are now available upon request from either Steve or myself. Ben...
Links    Monday 29-Jul-2002 
   New links page added for your convenience, more pages coming soon !...
Charity Cricket Match    Thursday 18-Jul-2002 5.30pm
   Charity Cricket Match - London Fields ...
A message from Peter Gillman at Lord Gnome XI CC    Monday 15-Jul-2002 
   Peter, Peter Gillman ...
Maps Complete    Sunday 7-Jul-2002 
   Maps for all fixtures are now available...........
Copa do mondo 2002    Sunday 30-Jun-2002 
   Ronaldo supera trauma de 98, e Brasil é pentacampeão. Congrats Brasil !! ...
Up For Grabs - a Cup Final Ticket    Friday 28-Jun-2002 
   Due to Sport relief, David Murray is making his Nat West Trophy Final ticket between either Sri Lanka, India or England available....
Home Nations Cricket    Wednesday 26-Jun-2002 16.30
   "Wales Humble England" says the BBC. Hardly surprising news we know - but Pacific would like to congratulate Crofty and the boys on their overwhelming...
The Middlesex Federation commiserate    Wednesday 5-Jun-2002 
   Many thanks for the email and my commiseration's for coming 2nd on this occasion! All best wishes ...
TOUR NEWS Update    Wednesday 5-Jun-2002 
   All Please check again against your name below as there have been some changes. Finally Finally:- The holder of the annual Pacific CC Pool Trophy has...
Islington 6 a side Cancelled    Tuesday 4-Jun-2002 
   Unfortunately, the 2nd Annual Islington 6-a-side Cricket Tournament for sides based in the borough scheduled for Jubilee Bank Holiday has had to be ca...
Happy Happy News    Friday 24-May-2002 
   Many Congratulations from all at Pacific to Joan & Lucius following the birth of a baby girl - Xenia born on 24/5/02 6lbs 7ozs. All are now well ! ...
VPCCL Cup Draw    Tuesday 21-May-2002 
   Apologies for the delay in circulating the draw. It originally took place following the Presidents v Champions match & circulation was delayed until r...
!!Site updates!!    Sunday 12-May-2002 9pm
   Dear All Ben ...
Ravens Back in the Fold    Wednesday 1-May-2002 
   Tower Ravens' appeal against their exclusion from the Victoria Park Community Cricket League has lead to their successful re-introduction to this seas...
Pre-season meal    Friday 19-Apr-2002 7.30pm
   The Pre-season Dinner at Porchettas, Stroud Green on Friday 12th April h...
*** Website Updates ***    Thursday 11-Apr-2002 
   Updates are being made to the website on a weekly basis, so keep looking !! (that includes you the admin users). BH...
On the oche    Monday 25-Mar-2002 7pm
   The twice postponed tourney finally got underway at the Wenlock PH in N1 unperturbed by the modest turnout & the moderate standard that was prevalen...
Nets    Sunday 24-Mar-2002 
   The nets are all booked up in the run in but Shayne Rees has made enquiries & more are available. Please let him know if you are interested. Meanwhi...
Fixtures    Sunday 24-Mar-2002 
   The curtain raiser will be at the again upgraded Wray Crescent between the Seniors & Juniors on 13/4 & already 10 players have signed up. Please let ...
Tours    Sunday 24-Mar-2002 
   Availabilities for Tours. As mentioned before it is important that I get as early an indication as to who is touring when ASAP so hotels are booked ...
A View From The Ranks    Saturday 5-Aug-2000 
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Flattie Wanted for Conrad    Monday 5-Dec-1983 
   Hi- My flatmate is moving out and therefore there's a room going... C ...
No Ted Hanky Invited !    Saturday 26-Feb-1983 
   So the Darts tournament went ahead at the Wenlock Arms without the current holder - Steve Emmins who was celebrating his mother's 80th birthday. Let n...


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