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2003 - Club News 24 Oct 03 |
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Nomads Social Events. There will be an 'Apres Season' Drink and Curry on Saturday 20th November. Meet at 8pm at the Fountain, followed by 9pm George & Dragon, 10pm Queens Head followed by a Curry at the Lal Bagh. All members, former members, partners and friends are welcome.
There will also be a 'Christmas Social' on Friday
10th December 2004. Meet at 7:30 for 8pm at The Scales for Christmas Beers
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50 Club reminder. If you haven't yet purchased your numbers for the coming season then please send your cheques to Paul Fearon. Please make them payable to Lichfield Nomads C.C. Thanks for your support. 8th November 2004 |
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AGM reminder. The Annual General Meeting will be held at The Greyhound public house, Lichfield at 8pm on Thursday 18th November 2004. Also, Saturday 20th November is likely to be a social event so keep your diaries free. 8th November 2004 |
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Live Music at the Coors Visitor Centre See the captivating Christine LeDoux, live this Friday (5th November) at The Coors Visitor Centre, Burton on Trent. Tickets just £6.00. Further details.
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The Annual Dinner and Awards for the club took place on
Saturday 16th October at Dunes Restaurant Barton under Needwood. Mal Pinfield
was voted Nomad of the Year by the members. Neil Hemmings won performance of the
year, Fuzz Weir won the Gonad award, Ted Osborn won fielder of the year, Mal
Pinfield won the Most Valuable Player award and Mark Heslington won the Fantasy
Cricket trophy. Further details. 18th October 2004 |
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AGM announcement. The Annual General Meeting will be held at The Greyhound public house, Lichfield at 8pm on Thursday 18th November 2004. Also, Saturday 20th November is likely to be a social event so keep your diaries free. 18th October 2004 |
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50 Club announcement. Once more, numbers are on sale for the Nomads 50 club fundraiser. Letters are in the post to members old and new to subscribe for the upcoming season of draws. To confirm your numbers please email me your details. Thanks. Paul Fearon - 50 Club secretary. 18th October 2004 |
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Apologies for the
Spoof match
report.! The final averages for the season are now ready,
click for more details. 13th October 2004 |
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Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony Reminder. All seats are now taken for the Annual Dinner at Dunes Restaurant, Barton under Needwood (Formerly 'The Top Bell'). We have exclusive use of the restaurant and all tables have now been booked. Meet for drinks at 7:30pm, with the meal scheduled for 8:00pm. The bar will be open until 11:30pm. 1st October 2004 |
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The Nomads sign-off with a defeat |
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Heslington secures Fantasy trophy |
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Nomads prevail in exciting finish |
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Heslington homes in on victory Ray Jennett top scored with 1,128 points in week 17 to close the gap at the top of the table to 377 points. There was no change in any of the positions and with only one week left it looks like Mark Heslington has it in the bag. Latest Fantasy Cricket details 17th September 2004 |
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Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony Reminder. Please see the menu for further details and make your selections by Tuesday September 21st 2004. Please let Ray or Snapper know your choices or email them to me and I will pass them on. This year it will be held at Dunes Restaurant, Barton under Needwood (Formerly 'The Top Bell'). 14th September 2004 |
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Barton game called off |
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Averages Update. The 2004 Averages have been updated, up to and including the 5th September 2004. 6th September 2004 |
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Forster and Rowland win final draws. Dave Forster won the August 50 club draw with Kev Fisher picking up the second prize. Chris Rowland won the September draw with Ed Pinfield winning the second prize. The draws were made at The Three Horseshoes after the match at Sutton on the Hill. Thanks to everyone who took part this season and helped to support the club. 4th September 2004 |
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Nomads fall short at Sutton on the
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April Showers surge further ahead in week 14 Mark Heslington top scored with 1,398 points to stretch the gap at the top of the table. Chris Rowland swaps places with Paul Fearon and moves back into fifth place. Latest Fantasy Cricket details 4th September 2004 |
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Nomads fail to bury the Bishop. |
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Nomads disappoint against nine man Walsall Health The Nomads fell behind in the Captain's curry stakes after another disappointing display against Walsall AHA. Nomads were inserted and could only muster 128 for 8 off their 40 overs on a damp, slow outfield. Walsall AHA reached their victory target for the loss of just five wickets. With only nine men they were effectively 7 wickets down but Nomads failed to drive home the advantage either with the bat or the ball. The Nomads battled bravely in the field and the winning runs were hit with only two balls to spare but that was cold comfort as the Nomads slipped to their third straight defeat. MVP went to Akin Hussein who put the disappointment of his innings behind him to give a superb display in the field. Match Report 22nd August 2004 |
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April Showers back on top. Paul Fearon top scored with 1,821 points, to swap places with Chris Rowland and move back into fifth place. (I must get a picture of the new 12 stone PJF rather than the 13 and a half stone one!) Mark Heslington was the second highest weekly scorer and bounced back to regain the league from Ray Jennett. Latest Fantasy Cricket details 20th August 2004 |
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Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony Announcement. This year it will be held at Dunes Restaurant, Barton under Needwood (Formerly 'The Top Bell'). Please see the menu for further details and make your selections by Tuesday September 21st 2004. 18th August 2004 |
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Nomads go down to Sunseekers The Nomads were outplayed again against Sunseekers and the Captain's curry is now under threat. Nomads posted 143 for 9 thanks largely to 52 from Mark Heslington and 48 from Mal Pinfield. Sunseekers reached their victory target for the loss of just two wickets. Scorecard 15th August 2004 |
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Averages Update The 2004 Averages have been updated, up to and including the 8th August 2004. 14th August 2004 |
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Ray Blossom's in week 12 Mal Pinfield top scored with 1192 points. Ray Jennett was the second highest weekly scorer and overtook 'April Showers' to move into the lead after week 12. Chris Rowland's 'Lazarus is back' moved above 'Derek Randall's Grin' into fifth place. Latest Fantasy Cricket details 13th August 2004 |
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Nomads second best to Church Eaton The Nomads were thoroughly outplayed by Church Eaton. Nomads posted 144 for 9 and Church Eaton reached their target for the loss of just one wicket. Read Paul Fearon's Match Report 8th August 2004 |
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Gallery updated Check out the Gallery for some photographs of the tour of Belgium and Ted's BBQ. 2004 Gallery 8th August 2004 |
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Ray closes in on Fantasy summit The league positions are still the same after week 11. Ray Jennett top scored with 1,769 points, to close right up on Heslington's April Showers. Pete Willis scored 1,686 to put Mal Pinfield under pressure in third place. Latest Fantasy Cricket details 7th August 2004 |
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Nomads still hungry for more wins The Nomads grabbed a dramatic late victory over C.A.C.C. away at Beeston. Chasing 187 for 3 off 35 overs, the Nomads won by 3 wkts in the last over. Read Dave Forster's Match Report 1st August 2004 |
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Fearon grinning in week 10 For once the top two didn't top score this week. Fearon (1,482) and Pinfield (1,425) led the way. However the top 4 positions remain unchanged. Paul Fearon moves up to fifth spot. Latest Fantasy Cricket details 30th July 2004 |
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Nomads in the Mist Despite mist and torrential rain, the Nomads battled out a 46 run win in a 15 overs a side match at Pott Shrigley. Read Dave Forster's Match Report 25th July 2004 |
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Top two pile on the points again Mark Heslington top scored again in week 9 with 1087 points and extends his lead. Ray Jennett was second again and increases the gap on Mal Pinfield in third place. Latest Fantasy Cricket details 23rd July 2004 |
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Beau squash Nomads Beau wreaked revenge for their 1 wicket defeat by Nomads a few weeks ago, claiming a comprehensive 9 wicket win. Details to follow 17th July 2004 |
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Top two pile on the points Mark Heslington top scored in week 8 with 1399 points and extends his lead. Ray Jennett was second and increases the gap on Mal Pinfield in third place. Latest Fantasy Cricket details 16th July 2004 |
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Hemmings claims five as Nomads win at Woore. Doug Hemmings picked up five wickets to help the Nomads to a two wicket victory over Woore. Match Details 12th July 2004 |
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Top three maintain fantasy form Mal Pinfield top scored in week 7 with 1246 points and consolidates his third place position. Ray Jennett was second and closes the gap on Mark Heslington, who still leads the field. Latest Fantasy Cricket details 9th July 2004 |
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Heslington at the double. Mark Heslington won the May draw and the June draw, scooping £30 in total. James Fearon picked up the second prize for May and Chris Rowland did like wise for June. Doug Hemmings won the July first prize and Kev Fisher won the second prize.The draws were made at Bugbrooke Cricket Club on July 4th 2004. 5th July 2004 |
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Close call at Bugbrooke. The Nomads drew the match against Bugbrooke after needing 4 to win off the last ball. Match Details 5th July 2004 |
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Ray Blossoms. Mark Heslington's 'April Showers' stays top despite Ray Jennett's week 6 best of 602 points. Latest Fantasy Cricket details 4th July 2004 |
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Sunshine and showers. Mark Heslington's 'April Showers' top scored once more to open up what is looking like an unassailable lead at the top of the table, Jennett and Pinfield are clear in second and third spots. Latest Fantasy Cricket details 28th June 2004 |
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Millner's one-man show blitzes Nomads. A sparkling 126 not out from Millner, destroyed a quality Nomad's bowling attack as Church Eaton reached their target of 161 with 3 wickets to spare. Match Report 27th June 2004 |
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It never rains but it pours. Mark Heslington's 'April Showers' top scored for the third week running in week 4 and he extends his lead at the top of the table, Ray Jennett's 'May Blossom' moves up to second place after scoring the third best score of the week. Latest Fantasy Cricket details 23rd June 2004 |
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Invite from the Osborn's. Ted & Anne-Marie invite all Nomads, partners, spouses, offspring to a BBQ party on 31:07:04 from 2pm until very late. Contact Ted, Dave Forster or Paul Fearon for further details. 21st June 2004 |
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Nomads lose to W.T. Parker Nomads set a competitive target but lost by 4 wickets to W.T. Parker. Match Details to follow. Match Report n/a 20th June 2004 |
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Heslington reigns on in week three Mark Heslington's 'April Showers' top scored once again in week 3 and he now tops the table ahead of Pinfield's 'Best when rested'. Latest Fantasy Cricket details 18th June 2004 |
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Nomads win despite Beau Jangles Nomads won a close match against Beaudesert by one wicket. Match Details to follow. Match Report n/a 12th June 2004 |
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Heslington reigns in week two Mark Heslington's April Showers top scored in week 2 and move into second place behind Phil Evans' Welsh Wizards. Latest Fantasy Cricket details 11th June 2004 |
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Nomads draw at Walsall Health The Nomads drew a match they could easily have lost as Walsall Health failed to overhaul Nomads 145 all out. Dan Moss scored 52 and won the MVP award. Match Report 6th June 2004 |
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No Week 2 Fantasy Cricket results There were no week 2 results in today's Telegraph. This smacks of a move to scupper people running their own fantasy cricket competition and 'piggy backing' from their results. Surely nobody does that? Weeks 2 and 3 will be combined and printed next Friday. Ray is pondering the implications of this, as regards the numerous transfers that were submitted after week 1. 4th June 2004 |
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Rain dampens Belgium Tour match The tour match was abandoned as a draw after heavy rain in Brussels. The Nomads embarrassingly lost their way to the ground for the second time. Match details to follow. 30th May 2004 |
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Welsh Wizard tops Fantasy Table Phil Evans' team Welsh Wizard is in the lead after week 1 of the new fantasy cricket competition. Latest Fantasy Cricket details 28th May 2004 |
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Nomads ease to victory at the brewery On a nice day to be beside the seaside, Nomads moved into a 4-3 lead with a comfortable win against WT Parker. Match Report 22nd May 2004 |
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Midweek Nets announcement The Wednesday nets will be held at Friary Grange, starting from 26th May. 22nd May 2004 |
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Nomads cement victory against Wall In a low scoring contest the Nomads prevailed. Match Report 15th May 2004 |
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Nomads beaten by stronger Haywood Park. |
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Fantasy Cricket Returns. Nomads beaten by stronger Haywood Park. |
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Nomads slip to defeat against Friary. |
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Stuart Ellison Trophy Fixture switch The scheduled match this weekend against Lichfield Friary will take place on Sunday 2nd May instead of Saturday 1st May. 27th April 2004 |
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Nomads win after exciting finish. In a rare time match, the Nomads prevailed after a tense finish against Olton and West Warwickshire. Skipper Forster's decision to bat on after tea worked out perfectly as the Nomads posted 176 for 7 and bowled out the opposition for 99 with just 7 balls to spare. Report. 26th April 2004 |
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Poor fielding costs Nomads dear. The Nomads slipped to their first defeat of the season after a lacklustre fielding display cost them dear. Cannock Wood posted 147 all out and the Nomads could only muster 86 for 9 after 40 overs. Neil Hemmings won the MVP. He took 3 wickets for 18. All three were clean bowled, middle stump, in a single over. He also picked up a sharp catch in the slips. Report. 19th April 2004 |
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Nomads start with a win. In the opening game of the 2004 season, the Nomads won away at Swynnerton by 21 runs. Mark Heslington top scored with 70 not out. Report. 13th April 2004
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Live Music at the Museum of Brewing, Burton Following the resounding success of their concerts last year, The Dan Collective return to the museum on Saturday 1st May for more of the same! Don’t miss this great chance to enjoy a revue of the great music of Steely Dan. Tickets cost £5.00 and are available from the Coors Vistor Centre Reception. Doors and bar open at 7.30pm. For further information visit www.thedancollective.co.uk or email ian.monckton@coorsbrewers.com or paul.fearon@coorsbrewers.com 13th April 2004 |
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Neil wins March
prize. Neil Hemmings won the March draw and Alan Birch picked up the second prize. Kev Fisher won the February draw and Paul Fearon won the second prize.
The draws were all made at The Fountain public House, Lichfield on March
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March Meeting. The March meeting was held at The Greyhound, Lichfield on Thursday 25th April. The pre-season social will now take place on Saturday 10th April 2004. Meet at The Scales at 7:30 for 8:00pm. The last indoor nets will be on Thursday 1st April 2004. The plan is to hold an outdoor fielding session at Barton, start time 6:30pm, prior to the player's meeting on Wednesday 7th April 2004. 26th March 2004 |
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2004 Fixtures The Nomads kick-off the 2004 at Swynnerton and the provisional fixture list is now available on-line. 2004 Fixtures. 10th March 2004 |
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March Meeting Announcement The March club meeting will be held on Thursday 25th March, at The Greyhound, at around 9:30pm straight after the indoor nets at Lichfield Friary Grange Sports Centre. March Notification. There will be a meeting after the nets on 11th March to discuss details of the tour and the visit to the Test match. The pre-season social kicks off at the Scales on the 9th April 2004 at 7.00pm. The minutes from the February meeting are now available. February meeting minutes. M. Heslington - Club Secretary 1st March 2004 |
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Nomads 50 Club - Gards picks up the January prize. Pete Gardner won the January draw with the second prize going to the Foundation for Conductive Education. Paul Fearon won the Christmas draw. Hilary Baxter won the December draw with Dave Pickering picking up the second prize. The draws were all made at The Queen's Head public
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February Meeting Announcement The February club meeting will be held on Thursday 26th February, venue to be confirmed, at around 9:30pm straight after the indoor nets at Lichfield Friary Grange Sports Centre. February Notification. 13th February 2004 |
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January Meeting Announcement The January club meeting will be held on Thursday 29th January at The Greyhound public house, Upper St John's Street, Lichfield at around 9:30pm straight after the indoor nets at Lichfield Friary Grange Sports Centre. 28th January 2004 |
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New Year Nets The indoor nets start this Thursday (8th January) at Lichfield Friary Grange Sports Centre and will run every Thursday until 1st April 2004. We will have both nets at the usual time, 8pm to 9pm. Everyone welcome and what better way to work off that excess Turkey! 6th January 2004 |
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Seasons Greetings A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Nomads everywhere and to all our visitors at home and around the World. 24th December 2003 |
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Nomads Night Out
The annual Nomads Christmas tour of Lichfield hostelries got off to a slow start on Friday, with only Ross, Dave and the Chairman appearing at The Scales before 8pm. A sudden surge at around 8.20 saw the numbers swelled by 33% with Mal's arrival after a hard day around Cambridge. A couple of quick ones saw him catching up and overtaking the Captain who was foregoing his usual blackcurrant for a nearly acceptable Foster's. The gallant four tore out into the balmy evening for a brief sojourn in the Earl of Lichfield, before advancing on Sammy's. Unfortunately the music there was far too loud for polite conversation and even Sri Lankan bowlers would have had difficulty making themselves heard, so it was straight on to Joot, where the chairman's glasses misted over even more with the amount of skirt he couldn't see. Fortunately he was hauled out before he tipped over the cradles in his eagerness and it was on to the familiar surroundings of the Queen's. Here was Willis, waiting patiently for the intrepid few, having realised well before that it is easier to arrive at the finishing post without doing the journey. Shortly the hobbit-like figure of Pete Gardner struggled in from the depths of Mordor (otherwise known as awards evening at school) and joined in the fun. Last orders came and went and Gardner, barely exhausted (has he been feasting on Lembas?), led Ross and Dave to The Prince of India for the traditional end-of-evening curry, where a disappointing six out of ten was awarded for the fare.
Only one question remains..... where were all the
Nomads on an evening brought forward from the more likely next weekend as
so many "couldn't make it" then.
Happy Christmas to all our readers and I'm sure you're
looking forward to 8pm on the second Thursday in January (8th?). Be there
early to avoid the disappointment of a two minute batting slot but plenty
of bowling practice to get those arm muscles working and to ease off those
extra Christmas kilos in convivial surroundings. With a bit of luck the
ladies keep fit class will be there too!
Dave
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50 Club Update. The October and November draws were held at The Greyhound public house Lichfield on Thursday 27th November. Alan Birch
won the October draw and S. Pinfield won the November draw. Mal Pinfield won
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Christmas Social events Two events were arranged at the AGM. The first is the Captain's Curry evening. Unfortunately the Captain will not be paying but that shouldn't stop it being an enjoyable evening. Meet at The Queen's Head Public House Lichfield on the 29th November at 7pm with the intention of moving on to The Bengal at around 8:30pm. The Christmas social will be
on the Friday 12th December 2003 meet at The Scales Public House, Lichfield
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Career Records at October 2003 The updated career records have now been added to the site. Mark Heslington achieved 4,500 runs for the club. Paul Fearon passed 2,500 runs for the club. John Hoddy and Keith Greaves both passed 100 wickets for the club. More. 10th Nov 2003 |
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2004 season kicks off at Swynnerton The first match of the new season has been confirmed as Sunday 11th April 2004 at Swynnerton Park C.C. 6th Nov 2003 |
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Winter Nets at The Friary The indoor nets will start on Thursday 8th January 2004 and run through every Thursday until 1st April 2004.We will have both nets at the usual time, 8pm to 9pm. 6th Nov 2003 |
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Nomads AGM The 2003 Annual General Meeting was held at 'The Greyhound' public house in Lichfield. The November meeting will be held at the same venue on Thursday 27th November 2003, starting at 8:30pm. 6th Nov 2003 |
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Live Music at the Museum of Brewing, Burton Following the resounding success of their concert in May, The Dan Collective return to the museum on Friday 7th November for more of the same! Don’t miss this great chance to enjoy a revue of the great music of Steely Dan. Tickets cost £5.00 and are available from the museum reception. Doors and bar open at 7.30pm. For further information visit www.thedancollective.co.uk or email ian.monckton@coorsbrewers.com or paul.fearon@coorsbrewers.com
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Heslington voted Nomad of the Year Mark Heslington was presented with the coveted Nomad of the Year trophy at the annual dinner at the Park Gate Inn. Akin Hussein won Performance of the Year. Pete Gardner won the Ridley Shield for the Most Valuable Player. Neil Hemmings won fielder of the year. Pete Blackburn picked up the Gonad trophy for the most ducks. Pete Willis won the Fantasy Cricket competition. More 18th Oct 2003 |
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50 Club - New Season The new season of draws starts soon. Please help to keep the Nomads solvent by buying your tickets for the upcoming draws. Thanks. Paul Fearon - 50 Club Treasurer 50 Club - Full Details Full list of 2002/2003 winners. 14th Oct 2003
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2003 Statistics Batting Pete Gardner was the top run scorer with 612 runs in the season at 32.21. Dan Moss scored 202 at 34.17 and Mark Heslington scored 482 runs at 28.35. Akin Hussein and Mal Pinfield both scored over 300 runs and John Hoddy and Paul Fearon both averaged over 20. Neil Hemmings also scored over 150 runs. Bowling Neil Hemmings was the leading wicket taker and topped the bowling averages as well, taking 26 wickets at 11.00. This was his best ever haul for the Nomads. John Hoddy was hot on his heels with 24 wickets at 13.04. Mark Heslington took 23 wickets at 19.43 and Darren Cartwright took 19 wickets at 14.26. Keith Greaves, Dave Forster, Phil Higginson, Paul Fearon and Graham Coleman all got into double figures. 2003 Averages 14th Oct 2003 |
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Nomads Annual General Meeting Notification Please find enclosed details of the Nomads Annual General Meeting at The Greyhound, 8pm on Thursday 6th November 2003. Also enclosed are the minutes of the 2002 meeting. Full Details of AGM. 2002 AGM minutes M. A. Heslington, Club Secretary. 13th Oct 2003 |
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Nomads Annual Dinner arrangements Please find enclosed details of the Nomads Annual Dinner on Saturday 18th October 2003. Please respond with your menu choices as soon as you can. Full Details. Park Gate Menu. Daz, Social Secretary. 30th Sept 2003 |
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Willis wins again. Pete Willis won the Fantasy Cricket for 2003 with a total score of 16,098 and scooped the first prize of £25. Mal Pinfield came second and won £10 and Paul Fearon came third and won £5. 26th Sept 2003 |
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Final 50 Club draw of the season. Ray Jennett won the final 50 club draw of the year held at the Blythe Bridge C.C. clubhouse. Kev Fisher won the second prize. Thanks again to everyone who bought numbers and made the draw such a success this season. Full list of winners. As usual I will try and send out a letter for the new season of draws prior to the annual dinner on October 18th. Paul Fearon - 50 Club Draw Treasurer. 21st Sept 2003 |
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Defeat at Blythe in last match. The Nomads signed off the 2003 season with a narrow defeat against Blythe Bridge Vikings. There was a consolation fifty for Mal Pinfield. 21st Sept 2003 |
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Updated 17th December 2004.