The Sport Appreciation Group has been renamed the ‘Sport Group’, ie we have ceased to SAG. No longer simply appreciating sport, we now throw ourselves metaphorically into the hectic demands of Walking Cricket in spring and summer and snooker or darts in the darker seasons. We number 20 odd with a regular turn-out for the WC of 12 to 16 and 8 to 10 for the indoor activities in autumn and winter, but new members are always welcome. If you are of a competitive, win at all cost Aussie temperament, this is definitely NOT for you! Creative accountancy has oft been employed to engineer an exciting finish to the cricket matches. In other words, we play strictly for fun and it’s good exercise, as everyone is either batting, bowling or fielding the whole time. The action unfolds at Settle Cricket Club, 3 to 5 pm every Monday, April to September and fortnightly, 4 to 6 pm on Mondays in Settle Social Club from October to March.
If you are interested, please contact Ian Gray at ianandmargaretgray@hotmail.com or Les Chandler on 07802 54676.
BREAKING NEWS
After another successful walking cricket season the Sport Group held its annual awards ceremony this month. Group Leader Ian Gray opened proceedings explaining that several players who had hoped to win the coveted player of the season award had no chance of winning, for a variety of reasons from incompetence to inadequacy. Despite his controversial assessment there was universal agreement with the decision to award the prize to Jane Naik. For her outstanding bowling and flawless fielding she thoroughly deserved the award. This photograph captures the moment she received the award. It’s a pity that Ian couldn’t conceal his reluctance to let go of the prize!
