Last night's scheduled annual cricket match between The Briggensians (ex-pupils) and Sir John Nelthorpe School at the Recreation Ground was called off, due to heavy rain.
Not a ball was bowled, with captains Adrian Gibbons (School) and Lee Fielden (Briggensians) agreeing after half-an-hour that there was no prospect of any play.
Some of the senior players then headed off to the Nelthorpe Arms and the Yarborough Hunt to drown their sorrows.
Due to the school year ending next week, it will not be possible to re-arrange the match to a new date.
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2 comments:
Hi Guys
That's a real shame that the game was called off.
Bet you didn't miss out on a couple of beers afterwards though.
Would be interested to see who was in the teams?
Thanks for the invitation by the way.....!
Hope to see you all in January / February next year.
Speak soon
Simon 'CHOZ' Church
Perth, Western Australia
simon@wasponline.com.au
Choz , you wouldn't know many of the players because they are mostly under 40 !! .
I do remember on your last visit to Blighty you took part in a cricket match V South Kelsey for Brigg Town CC and Brigg had a player score 100 and take 8 wickets which earned him the Lincolnshire League performance of the season . Sadley that wasn't you but Adam Dunderdale was surely inspired by your return . Good to hear from you and looking forward to catching up with you next year.
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