Following last week’s storming victory against Foxbury, it was time to back up that performance with an away game. Unfortunately Borden couldn’t raise a side this week, so Beef worked his magic to secure us a fixture against Kent Village League Division 8 side Sissinghurst CC 2nd XI.  Admittedly it was borderline tour distance travelling[…]

Following last week’s not-so-tremendous batting performance, we trooped down to Tonbridge to take on our old friends. Last season, we played there but sadly it was against Dartford CC 6th XI when we couldn’t host and unfortunately Tonbridge couldn’t field a side.  After collecting Benty from the pre-arranged pick up point outside the Hilton in[…]

Following last week’s abandonment due the wonderful weather we have been experiencing lately. We welcomed our landlords to the wok for an eagerly awaited local derby!  Dartford 5ths kindly produced a tea that was greatly received at the interval.  Following the toss/pre-agreement, we were asked to bowl.  Early results suggested this youthful looking Dartford side[…]

After a week of rain and doubts as to whether this fixture will go ahead, the sun finally peeked through on Saturday morning, and just before midday the go-ahead was received and everyone trooped to Ide Hill’s idyllic, postage stamp-sized ground.  Parking the car was a challenge on the soft grass and I just prayed[…]