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Message from the DOC re Phil Greaves (pictured with the Crane Trophy).

One of Plumtree’s finest Phil Greaves has recently had some very bad news, his Cancer has spread and he is on the final leg of life’s journey.

Phil was a fierce competitor and fine cricketer who Captained the Club in 2003, 2004 & 2005 and won the Crane Trophy (pictured) in 1999. He remains a true friend and I am sure you would all wish to join me in offering our thoughts and best wishes to Phil and his family.

- Mark Oldham

Next one on the list! Join us at Plumtree Cricket Ground on Sunday, 25th August, for a 6-a-side charity tournament in memory of Husky. All proceeds will support the Matt Hampson Foundation, dedicated to inspiring and supporting young people seriously injured through sport. Enjoy a day of exciting cricket, camaraderie, and making a difference for a great cause. Come together to honor Husky and help those in need!

After 17 years of dedication behind the scorebook at Plumtree Cricket Club, it's time to hang up the pen. Your meticulous record-keeping and unwavering commitment will be deeply missed. Here's to the end of an era and the beginning of new adventures. Thank you for everything, Smithy 💙

Bank Holiday Monday (26th August) sees our traditional Presidents Day fixture at Plumtree.

The Presidents XI play a Plumtree team captained by 1st XI captain, Ishy Jandu. Game starts at 1.30pm, bar in the clubhouse will be open throughout the afternoon.

There will also be a raffle so donations of any prizes will be greatly appreciated and can be left with bar staff.

It would be great to see you during the afternoon to support the club and our President, Andy Clarke.

Join us this Friday, August 2nd, at 1:30 PM for an exciting T20 match at Plumtree! 🏏 Bar opens from 12 PM. Don't miss out!

Thanks to Plumtree CC for a fabulous women’s softball festival! 🔰

Plumtree CC was at its finest today for our first Womens Softball Festival. Eight teams (Eastwood, Ellerslie, Farnsfield, Plumtree, Southwell, Thrumpton, Wollaton and Worksop) batted and bowled all day in the sun, with Southwell topping League 1 and Ellerslie League 2. All players and spectators were winners though, with a fine day of cricket and fun in the glorious weather. Thanks to everyone for coming and to our grounds team, bar staff and team of enthusiastic Plumtree volunteers for making this happen! ☀️🏏

Quiz Night at Plumtree CC

Saturday 27th July, 7.30pm start

£4 per person, max. team size of 6

Cash prizes!!

Donations of other prizes will be gratefully received, please leave them behind the bar in the clubhouse.

All welcome

Yes Daveo! Maiden Test century for David Bedingham in Hamilton overnight. We all knew he'd take to Test cricket - proud to have been part of his journey.

Congrats to Plumtree legend Bedders. Will be the only man in Test history to have "Made in Plumtree" tattooed on his backside!

A well deserved call up 🇿🇦💪

David Bedingham has earned a maiden Test call up for South Africa’s series against India this month.

https://www.durhamcricket.co.uk/news-and-media/33607/

Heartiest of happy birthdays to Plumtree president Andy Clarke - a great supporter of all things Plumdog.

Following on from the recent passing of our friend Bowie, his family would like to share news of his funeral arrangements.

"We will be celebrating the life of Paul Bowman on Friday 15th December at 13:15 the venue is Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium NG12 2PY and afterwards at The Wheatsheaf Inn in Cropwell Bishop.

As a family we would like If everyone attending could wear a sports shirt because as a family we feel this best represents Paul."

It is with profound sadness that we report that our friend Paul Bowman has passed away. Paul's family and wide circle of friends are in our thoughts.

Many members and friends will be aware that club legend Paul Bowman has had his struggles with cancer recently and we would like to share this message from his daughter Rosie:

So for those who know my truly amazing dad, Paul or to most of you Bowie, know he’s been battling cancer for 4 years and unfortunately he is now loosing the battle.

We have been given the heart breaking news that he has weeks left as the cancer has ravaged his body and his liver has started to fail.

He is currently being given amazing care at Hayward House and is still in the best spirits he can be, with his stupid jokes and comments that make everyone’s eyes roll and winding the amazing hospital staff up.

If anyone would like to visit please get in touch so I can try and arrange it for you at an appropriate time also he still has the same phone number so if you feel like messaging him some positive thoughts or mementoes of many years gone past I know he would appreciate it.

Dad and the family are grateful for all the care and support given to us from all angles. Please keep dad in your thoughts and I will try my hardest to keep you updated with any news ♥️

Take care Bowie.

Another Plumdog doing great things at Durham, well done Rimmo!

🚴‍♀️ Nathan Rimmington will cycle from London to Paris this week to raise funds for the Professional Cricketers' Association

More details and how to donate ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Q7wpVz

Well done Bedders!

🏆 Metro Bank One Day Cup Player of the Year.

David Bedingham 👏

It's going to be the clash of the titans on Monday at the President's Day at the PCG on Monday as a club XI led by by Scott Boswell take on a President's XI led by former club captain Ben Storey.

The game kicks off at 2pm and players on show will include a former England international, several former first-class players and current club professionals.

The bar will be open, we have ordered some great weather so come along and enjoy the day.

This Wednesday marks two years since we sadly lost our beloved Husky. The club will be open for anyone who wishes to come down and use the facility as a space to meet with family and friends. The bar will be open from 6pm for anyone who wishes to raise a glass in memory of a wonderful young man who was taken too early💙

This SATURDAY (the 3rd of June) Plumtree will be hosting a home coming for the six lads and two drivers who are taking part in The National Three Peaks Challenge. The boys should be down the PCG at 6pm, where there will be a BBQ with all profits going towards their donation pot. There will also be a bar promotion which will also be going towards their pot, so it’d be great to get a big crowd together to welcome and congratulate the boys home. Please share as far and wide! Good luck lads, you’ll smash it💙

https://www.justgiving.com/page/william-daft-1680684498621?utm_source=copyLink&utm_medium=one_page&utm_content=page/william-daft-1680684498621&utm_campaign=pfp-share&utm_term=6ac8f6f93590494a9dc0b0a5771f3830

Dick Cope, club stalwart and also a servant of the county game as a former president of Nottinghamshire CCC, died recently. His funeral will take place on Thursday 13 April at St Mary's Church, Plumtree at 1pm and afterwards at Trent Bridge.

Mark Oldham has written a glowing tribute to someone who played a key role in our club:

As a youngster starting out on my Cricket journey I was fortunate enough to have spent many a happy hour both on the Pitch and of equal if not more importance the Griffin Inn and various other establishments for the post-match debrief with Dick.

Norfolk Tour , Swansea Solicitors, Skegness for a match v Lincolnshire Gentleman and the many Sunday friendlies aided by his trusty sidekick the Umpire Bob Baker.

Whilst he never claimed to be a good cricketer he was a huge enthusiast for the game and the social side that came with it and with that an understanding that whilst you always played to win the camaraderie and friendships that you gained from being involved were so important and could help you in so many ways in your life.

Dick was a huge part of life at Plumtree Cricket Club and his sense of wanting to extract as much fun out of all aspects of this great game still very much form part of the culture at Plumtree today.

There can be no better tribute to Dick than this.

A life well lived.

RIP

What a marvellous new fence we have courtesy of our own Mr Chapman at Rushcliffe Fencing Ltd!

Signing Alert!

Preparations for the 2023 season are moving ahead and we are delighted to confirmed the signing of Dane Schadendorf as our second pro; Dane is on the books at Trent Bridge and was the leading run-scorer in the Second XI Championship last year. Keeper Dane will be joined by our regular overseas player Kyle Simmonds who is enjoying another great season in South Africa.

The Premier League season kicks off Saturday 22nd April with a home game against Wollaton - not long now!

Blow off the cobwebs with a New Year's Day walk!

New Year’s Day walk starting and finishing at The Air Hostess in Tollerton in aid of EMICS the volunteer emergency doctor service which we sadly know all too well.

Reminder: AGM Monday 24th October at 7.30pm at the Burnside Hall on Church Hill in Plumtree. See last week’s post for the agenda.

The Club’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 24th October 2022 in the Burnside Hall, Church Hill, Plumtree, Nottingham NG12 5ND commencing at 7-30pm prompt.

Please note venue.

AGENDA

1 Reports of the Club for 2022
a) Chairman’s remarks
b) Hon. Secretary’s report
c) Hon. Treasurer’s report
d) Cricket reports 1) Senior Cricket Manager 2) Colts Chairman 3)Women and Girls.
2 Alterations to Club Constitution and Rules: To adopt the ECB Anti-Discrimination Code
3 Review of subs and match taxes
4 Election of Officers for 2023
5 Appointment of the Club Auditor
6 Election of the Clubman of the Year for 2022. (nominations to the Hon. Secretary before the commencement of the meeting in letter form stating reason for the nomination).
9 Any other Business (details to the Hon. Secretary before the meeting).

Important News - Help Needed!

On Saturday 8th October from 10am to 12noon we need as many volunteers as possible to form a work party to close down for the winter: moving the picket fence indoors, moving sightscreens and so on. Please come along, it’ll be a laugh! And if you have a pick axe (don’t we all?), there’s a job for that too!