On a bright Saturday afternoon, Sherston Magna were looking for 5 in 5. When the captains walked out to the middle it looked like they both wanted to have a bowl, the luck fell Sherstons way. There was a brilliant opening spell from Andy Pegg, finish with 6 wickets for 28 runs. However other bowlers were being punished by Blunsdon. … Read More
Bruce is at it again
The 2nd away league outing of the season for the mighty Sherston Magna was in many ways highly comparable to the first – a beautiful sunny day, a wonderful Wiltshire cricketing venue, a cracking tea-time spread, and a bludgeoning innings by Nic Bruce. Captain JK won his 3rd toss of the year and elected to field with the wicket looking … Read More
Club BBQ and Drinks
This year we have decided to combine the Juniors BBQ with the pre-season get-together on a Juniors training evening. All members and partners, parents of Juniors and All Stars, and friends of SMCC are invited to come to the ground on Mon 4th June. The BBQ will start at 6.30pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for the whole club to … Read More
No substitute for experience for SMCC
Sherston welcomed back a few familiar faces for the visit of Winsley 2nds on another picture perfect day at Pinkney Park. Skipper JK won an important toss and elected to bat first on a dry looking wicket. A wicket in the first over however, was not part of the plan, Ian Gould joined James Harmer at the crease to set … Read More
Bruce Almighty and Andy Peggs them back
After losing the toss on what looked like a slightly grassy wicket Sherston were asked to bat. Alan Dickenson and Archie Walsh were asked to start the match off and made a slowish but steady start to 25 before the Archie lost his wicket to a sharpish catch in the gulley. James Harmer looked stylish for a short time before … Read More
Archie hits the target in solid first Wiltshire League outing
The sun was beating down on Pinkney Park as Sherston Magna made their Wiltshire League debut at the second attempt. The damp dreary weather which meant a wash out last weekend seems a distant memory, although the squidgy outfield and soft wicket left some clues over how wet a start of the season it had been. A merry band of … Read More
Membership details for the 2018 season
As cricket season is almost upon us, it is time to sign up for 2018 Sherston Magna Cricket Club membership. Please can you make sure the club have up-to-date contact information, especially mobile phone numbers. 2018 Fees – Playing Member £40 – Colts (U16 – U21) £20 – Juniors £50 including match fees – Friends £20 You can pay by … Read More
Ground Force 2018
Saturday 14th April @ 10am will be ground force day. There is lots to do to get the amazing ground at Pinkney Park ready for the season, with junior nets starting Monday the 16th and Seniors some very seniors) on Tuesday the 17th 6.30 pm. So could as many people as possible get down to the ground for 10am as … Read More
Nets 2018
As we near the winter solstice and the days grow longer we can think about the 2018 season! We have booked winter net sessions for adults and juniors at Westonbirt Sports Centre (directions: http://www.westonbirt.org/information/directions). The juniors will be training every week with the U9 and U11 from 2-3pm and U13 and U15 from 3-4pm on the following dates: – 18th … Read More