HIGH FIVE: BRIGG TOWN CRICKETERS RECEIVE TROPHIES FROM FORMER ENGLAND CAPTAIN

Former England captain Chris Cowdrey presented Brigg Town Cricket Club with FIVE trophies at the Lincolnshire County Cricket League's showpiece annual dinner, held at Hemswell Court, near Caenby Corner, on Friday (March 29).
Brigg secured the division four championship last summer and in May will start their 2019 season in division three, having secured promotion.
Chris Cowdrey, who captained Kent for some years in the County Championship, also presented individual awards to players from the Broughton and Hibaldstow clubs.
Brigg Town skipper Nigel Beacock was there to collect the division four championship trophy on behalf of his club,  while Matthew Bell received the award for being top batsman in division four. David Baggott then collected the league's scorer of the year award.
Unable to be present on the night were Tom Brock (bowler of the season, division four) and Mark Dawson (divisional wicketkeeper of the year) whose trophies were received on their behalf by Brigg colleagues.
Chris Cowdrey also presented Hibaldstow's Chris Nash with the trophy for being the best wicketkeeper in division two, with Broughton 2nds' Paul Clark received the leading bowler in division three award.
Former Brigg Town batsman Jim Balderson was joint winner of the league's umpire of the year trophy, sharing the honour with Rodger Williamson - both being members of the Scunthorpe & District Association.
Premier division Caistor Town were well represented at the dinner, having secured the top prize - the premier division championship trophy.
Brigg Town hired a local mini-bus to get them to and from this plush venue.
League chairman Bob Welton, from Grasby, was master of ceremonies and the chief organiser of this very well-attended function.
He introduced the guest speaker who shared some golden memories of his career in international and county cricket, with reference to famous players like Viv Richards, Shane Warne, Graham Gooch, David Gower and Mike Gatting.
Chris congratulated the league for staging a presentation night which attracted many young players as well as more seasoned campaigners.
Rather than the traditional roast, guests tucked into Lincolnshire Sausage Curl as the main course.
League president Keith Wadd, from Scunthorpe, assisted Chris Cowdrey with the trophy presentations.
The Lincolnshire County Cricket League, founded in 1963 and currently sponsored by ball manufacturer Readers, has five divisions and well over 40 teams.
Some teams will be playing their first games of the season on April 20, with matches continuing until mid-September.
Brigg Town's home matches will again be played at the Recreation Ground, off Wrawby Road.
In addition to division three fixtures, Brigg will also be taking part in the early-season Supplementary Cup, with mini-league group matches leading up to the semi-finals and finals.
Brigg didn't quite make the semis last season but will be hoping to do so in 2019.
Brigg Blog again intends to offer extensive coverage of Town's matches this spring and summer, with pictures from home matches, where spectators will be made very welcome.
Pop down to the Rec and take a look!

PICTURED ABOVE: Brigg Town Cricket Club's happy contingent celebrating a clean sweep of trophies. Nick Beacock, right, has his beer goggles in place! 

Brigg Town's Nigel Beacock, left, receiving the Lincolnshire County Cricket League division four championship trophy and pennant from Chris Cowdrey, the former England captain.

Brigg Town's Owen Dunderdale and Emily Baggott at the dinner.

Matthew Bell, of Brigg Town, being presented with the leading batsman in division four award from Chris Cowdrey at the Lincolnshire County Cricket League's annual dinner.

Brigg Town Cricket Club players close to the bar. Not really a surprising location!

Emily and David Baggott, of Brigg Town.

Chris Cowdrey presenting David Baggott, of Brigg Town, with the Lincolnshire County Cricket League's scorer of the year trophy.

Emily Baggott celebrating Brigg Town Cricket Club's trophy-winning successes.

Chris Nash, of Hibaldstow Cricket Club, receiving his award as top wicketkeeper in division two from Chris Cowdrey.

Broughton 2nds' Paul Clark being presented with his trophy for being the leading bowler of the season in division three by Chris Cowdrey.

Broughton Cricket Club's Paul Mitchell, Paul Clark, Neil Simpson and Nick Crawford enjoying the annual dinner.

Former Brigg Town batsman Jim Balderson (left) and Rodger Williamson (right), who shared Lincolnshire County Cricket League umpire of the year award, with Chris Cowdrey.

The Lincolnshire County Cricket League's annual dinner in full swing at Hemswell Court, viewed from the 'top table'. This is a very impressive venue, not far from Caenby Corner.