Hello there fellow Frindsbury Cricket Club player/supporter! This is the new blog. We will try to keep it updated every month, to keep you up to date with the ins and outs of running the club throughout the close season, and into 2009.

Well the last month has been fairly disappointing. Having been such a successful year for the senior sides; both Saturday teams winning the league, and the Sunday League side in with a shout of winning it on the last day of the season, we looked to be set for a year of promising cricket next season.

However, the Kent League deemed our square unsuitable, so rejected our application to the league, meaning the second team now have to ply their trade in the 2A Feeder League once more. Also, due to an administrative error, we missed the AGM for the Kent Village League on Sundays, so failed to gain entry there also. We still keep our place in the Medway Sunday League (which we won the season before last!), and we are currently looking at out options for a second Sunday League team.

We have agreed a third Saturday side, and have acquired playing facilities, and are waiting on the application for the league.

Last weekend, Dave Claughton, Mark and Dave Gracey did some work on the 'patio' at the front of the clubhouse, making it safer than it has been. Alf and Nigel Pullen have been working on preparing the square for another successful season next year. The outfield has been cut, and hopefully won't need doing again until next season. If you have any spare time throughout the close season, and fancy helping out with any of the projects or general ground maintenance required for next season, please contact any member of the club.

21st November - Frindsbury Cricket Clubs Dinner/Dance. Over 18's only, Please book your place asap, £30 pp (including wine)

29th November - The Chairman's Saturday quiz night. Superb event, so book early to avoid disappointment

21st December - Christmas Bingo!

31st December - World Famous (well almost!) New Years Eve Party! Theme - Wear a hat!

9th January 2009 - First net sessions for Under 11's and Under 13's - More info to follow

13th January - First Net sessions for Under 15's - More info to follow

If you want to attend any of the social events (and please do, they are great fun!), then please contact your relevant coach/manager/captain, or speak to Jo Budd or the fundraising committee.

Well done to Liam Seymour who collected his awards for the Under 13's league.

Well done to Dave Peters, who collected his Wicketkeeping award for the Under 16's Tournament, and congratulations to Connor Ashenden who collected his Bowler of the tournament, once again for the Under 16's tournament.

Maisy, the five year old breakdancer, was the eventual winner of the first ever Frindsbury's got X-Factor night at Frogs Island. The event was superbly organised by Laura Winchester and Diane Hanshaw, and it was great to see some new faces at the club. Those that did attend witnessed one of the best dance routines ever to be seen in Britain performed by the Planks, and one of the most humorous stand up acts by Maurice the impersonator. How the two acts didn't make it to the final, no one knows! Thanks to the judges; Rob 'Louis' Peters, Denise 'Danni' Claughton, Emily 'Cheryl' Melville and Keith 'Simon' Hanshaw.

Photos, and possibly video, to follow!

If you feel you can help out Frindsbury Cricket Club in any way shape or form, please feel free to contact us. Whether you can help with coaching, ground maintenance, website upkeep, etc, please let us know.

The next event is the Frindsbury Cricket Club Dinner Dance. This is the first event for the current generation of FCC players, so promises to be an historical event. To confirm your place, speak to Jo Budd asap.