The Cricket Paper, a weekly publication packed with news, reports and features about the sport, will be launched on Wednesday May 16^th by the same stable that brings readers the highly-regarded Sunday newspapers The Rugby Paper, The Non-League Paper and The Football League Paper and the football fans’ magazine, Late Tackle.

The Cricket Paper, a national newspaper in England and Wales, will be the UK’s only all cricketing newspaper covering cricket matches from around the world, from elite level to local domestic cricket. Chief correspondent will be Peter Hayter, the award-winning writer with The Mail on Sunday.

One of the unique aspects of The Cricket Paper’s 40 page coverage of the cricket scene is its depth - with more than 60 match reports and round-ups from all 26 ECB county leagues and comprehensive results service.

Targeted at the millions of fans and spectators who enjoy the game, and specifically for the estimated 1.2million active participants in the game and their 15,000 cricket clubs in the UK, The Cricket Paper, at £1.50, will be available every Wednesday in newsagents and supermarkets.

David Emery, MD of Greenways Publishing, and the publisher of The Cricket Paper, commented, “Like our other publications, specifically, The Rugby Paper and The Non-League Paper, we will offer  unrivalled coverage of the game from the grass-roots up to professional cricket, and we think that appeals to a lot of passionate and dedicated players and fans of the sport. I’m delighted to be launching The Cricket Paper.”

Sam Eme

Due to the poor weather the 2nd team fixture away at Marlborough and the 3rd team fixture away at Burbage tomorrow has been cancelled. At the moment the 1st team fixture are still on.

And though it may be grey, cold and still feeling like winter it is currently DRY at Broadleys and Youth Practice tonight (4th May) is ON. (Updated 14:56)

http://chancetoshine.org/news/?article=news272
The above link will tell you about a unique opportunity for young cricketers – boys and girls aged 16 – 18 – to  play in a T20 game against a team of ex-internationals at Bedford School on July 12. The ‘Legends’ team includes Dean Headley, Alex Tudor, Chris Schofield, Matt Maynard as well as England Women’s stars Isa Guha, Ebony Rainford-Brent and Rosalie Birch. All the proceeds from the event go to Chance to Shine.
Please tell any young players who would relish the chance to ‘challenge the legends’ and a day they will never forget... to register now. All they have to do is go to the website www.bowllikethedevil.co.uk, follow the link to Challenge the Legends and apply online.
http://www.bowllikethedevil.co.uk/home/challenge-the-legends-info
Our selectors – Phillip Hodson, president of the MCC (Marylebone CC not Marshfield!!)and English Women’s captain Charlotte Edwards will select from  the applicants the final team of challengers to play on July 12. The deadline for applications is 1st June
Please get in touch if you need further information. And please, please pass this opportinity on to your young players.
Best wishes and thanks
Bob Cattell
07765 467021

You may have noticed that the whole section of the wall at the top end of the ground (Doug Moules End) has been repaired by the Cotswold Wardens. The wall looks fantastic but in order for it to be maintained we are required to top the wall with a concrete dome.

We have enlisted the help of a local firm to carry out these works but as they are conducting the work at a much reduced rate we hope to be able to “lend them some lads” for labour help!

So....they begin on Monday 23^rd April and if you have a spare few hours or know people who may be willing to help the club please do pop up and help!

Many thanks,

Ben White