Magna Magic profiles a man with a lifetime of cricketing passion. Watching and developing Sherston’s young cricketers is something that he not only enjoys, but judging from the quality of cricketers to have come through his mentoring, will testify to his obvious talent at bringing out the best in Sherston’s cricketing youth. Just some of the boys to be coached … Read More
Ground improvements – an update
The club has received a small setback in its application for grants, we had hoped to receive an ECB grant for 50% of the cost of the sightscreens, but unfortunately we have been turned down on this occasion. Caroline Dickenson is actively pursuing several other funding routes and we will obviously keep you all fully updated as we get more … Read More
It’s that time of month, and it can only mean… International Coach’s Corner
Paul Jarvis, cricketing legend and Sherston Magna head coach updates you on all things cricket, and because he’s from Yorkshire, sheep Well, Spring is sprung… the grass should be riz… but unfortunately it’s been too blooming cold to grow. I took a little pitch inspection back at the beginning of the April and the ground was a bit like me … Read More
Successful GroundForce Day
On a lovely spring morning good numbers showed up to support the clubs ground-‐force day on 6 April. Work to prepare the covers, test the machinery, clean the pavilion, hand-‐roll and mark the square and roll outfield kept everyone busy. Probably the most encouraging work completedwas the successful replacement of the rotten strut on one of the sightscreens. Both sightscreens … Read More
Welcome to MagnaMagic no3!
This, the 3rd edition, sees us celebrate an exciting and busy April that has seen Groundforce preparations at Pinkney Park where many players, friends and juniors came and restored the ground to playing order. On the same day the Matthews very kindly entertained the club at Pinkney Park for a lovely evening of pre-season drinks, with a special appearance from … Read More
Want to see an estate agent get punched? It’s all for a good cause!
As a fat but happy 32 year old estate agent who used to be able to play sport, Boodles Boxing is an amazing challenge that will take me some way from my comfort zone… not least for the chance to utterly humiliate myself in front of nearly 1000 people! Having not been fit for a decade and a half, and … Read More
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY AT PINKNEY PARK – TWO EVENTS ON THE SAME DAY – SATURDAY 6TH APRIL 2013
Pre Season, a time for preparing…. I wonder after the horrible summer last year, whether any of you can remember what playing cricket was like on a sunny afternoon down at Pinkney Park? Our home and an idyllic piece of England. Let’s hope that 2013 brings plenty of those days! In order to make those days as enjoyable as possible … Read More
CONTACT US
Staying in touch with Sherston Magna CC With at least 5 different ways to talk, staying in touch with the club is easier than ever and with all our main contacts listed below we’re making it even easier – go on you know it makes sense – give Kev a call, he’d love to hear from you! We need your … Read More
NETS HAVE STARTED! Time to get those limbs loosened up, so book those Sunday late afternoons out and get yourself down to Tetbury Leisure Centre. Cost £3 for a 1 hour session and £5 for a 2 hour session. Volunteers as always to help coach the juniors would be most welcome – please contact us by email if you’re interested. … Read More
FANCY LEARNING MORE?
Coaching and Umpiring courses available for anyone interested in supporting the club Organised coaching and umpiring courses are now available for anyone interested in helping Sherston Magna CC. The courses can be sponsored by the club and provide anyone who is interested with relevant experience and qualification to take the next step in cricket. If this sounds like something you’d … Read More