Letter from the President - Ian Bayley
June 2021
Swyncombe Cricket Club
Well not a lot has changed with this topsy turvy world since my last year’s letter, but at least there is hope on the horizon that the jewel in Boris’ crown will vaccinate us out of trouble before that pesky little virus works out how to become resistant.
But, let’s not go there – instead let’s congratulate ourselves on actually completing a season of cricket and being on the threshold of another one. No pesky virus is going to keep our team from playing the game we all love and which continues – courtesy of Clive’s tireless efforts - to grace Swyncombe’s cricket pitch on a Sunday.
Okay, okay, so last season was not notable for carrying all before us, but nothing can dim the glory and brilliance of regaining the Ron Vine’s Cup. After a really hard fought game with no quarter asked or given the team’s victory was particularly sweet. The only cloud on the horizon was that in the absence of our end of season dinner I could not stand up and crow from the roof tops!
So to this season. It might have started with mixed success on the field but a particularly bright aspect is the large number of players from around us who are expressing interest in playing for the club. This speaks to the regard in which the club is held and augers well for our future.
Which brings me to my usual annual thank you for all your support over the years that in no small measure has contributed to our ongoing vigorous health.
I shall write again shortly to send you one of our brochures, which is currently at the printers, and with the news of my project for this year – The President’s Cup. But in hopes of once again being able to count on your generous support.
With best wishes
IAN BAYLEY FRCS
CLUB PRESIDENT
Well not a lot has changed with this topsy turvy world since my last year’s letter, but at least there is hope on the horizon that the jewel in Boris’ crown will vaccinate us out of trouble before that pesky little virus works out how to become resistant.
But, let’s not go there – instead let’s congratulate ourselves on actually completing a season of cricket and being on the threshold of another one. No pesky virus is going to keep our team from playing the game we all love and which continues – courtesy of Clive’s tireless efforts - to grace Swyncombe’s cricket pitch on a Sunday.
Okay, okay, so last season was not notable for carrying all before us, but nothing can dim the glory and brilliance of regaining the Ron Vine’s Cup. After a really hard fought game with no quarter asked or given the team’s victory was particularly sweet. The only cloud on the horizon was that in the absence of our end of season dinner I could not stand up and crow from the roof tops!
So to this season. It might have started with mixed success on the field but a particularly bright aspect is the large number of players from around us who are expressing interest in playing for the club. This speaks to the regard in which the club is held and augers well for our future.
Which brings me to my usual annual thank you for all your support over the years that in no small measure has contributed to our ongoing vigorous health.
I shall write again shortly to send you one of our brochures, which is currently at the printers, and with the news of my project for this year – The President’s Cup. But in hopes of once again being able to count on your generous support.
With best wishes
IAN BAYLEY FRCS
CLUB PRESIDENT