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Nunholm Bulletin - 3 Nov 2022

Nunholm Bulletin - 3 Nov 2022

Dumfries Cricket4 Nov 2022 - 08:00
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Our Winter Indoor Programme starts next week on Mon/Wed/Fri and news of a debut wicket in Australia.

Photo: Niall opening the bowling for Wests in the Newcastle first grade last Saturday in Australia.

Overseas Cricket
Niall (Alexander) claimed his first wicket in Australian 1st Grade cricket last Saturday opening the bowling for Wests in the Newcastle NSW comp in Australia.

In the same league competition that day former Dumfries overseas player Josh Geary scored 50 not out to Captain Wests rivals Merewether to victory. (He even made their team of the week :). See HERE)

Junior Cricket Indoor Programme - starts next Monday 7th Nov
Indoor junior cricket is starting on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays next week after school for Stars, Blasters and Chargers, and these sessions are part of our junior cricket membership packages.

First sessions are on Mon 7 October (Stars), Wed 9 November (Juniors/Blasters) at St Josephs and Fri 11 November (Juniors/Chargers) at Dumfries Academy.

Newcomers and starters are very welcome to come and try at no cost. Contact us on dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com .

The dates are below. We will be flexible about age categories. The Academy hall booking on Fridays provides the option of hard ball nets.

Monday 5-6pm (5-8years) St Josephs College Sports Hall (7 Nov - 5 Dec) & (16 Jan – 13 Feb)
Wednesday 5-6pm (9-13 years) St Josephs College Sports Hall (9 Nov – 7 Dec) & (18 Jan – 15 Feb)
Friday 4:30-6pm (14-18 years) Dumfries Academy Sports Hall (11 Nov – 9 Dec) & (20 Jan – 17 Feb)

Senior Indoor Training - next Friday 11 Nov
Friday indoor sessions are also taking place on these Fridays, 4:30-6pm at the Dumfries Academy Sports Hall. Come at the time that you can manage.

Suitable for our Sunday, Midweek, 2s and 1s, and senior sides and these sessions are part of our cricket membership packages.

We are looking for new players and they are very welcome to join in by contacting dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com.

World Cup Sweepstake
If you want to take part in a football 2022 World Cup sweepstake (dependant on numbers) contact Chris (Tigger) for a £10 entry with a £100 winner, etc.

Girls Cricket
Opportunities are increasing for girls and women's cricket. A new girls cricket school scholarship has been notified to the club. If you want more details you can contact womenscricket@dumfriescricketclub.com .

Awards Night - Sat 19th November 6pm
Our rescheduled Awards Night is on Saturday 19th November at the clubhouse starting at 6pm. Watch out here for the details to come.

Cricket Club AGM
The 2022 AGM is to take place in December. Please consider if you could help the club on the committee or in another role or by volunteering. Contact us on dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com if so.

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