The latest edition of our quarterly magazine is now in distribution to our members worldwide. This is magazine number 149, filled with articles written by members, for members. Our thanks, as ever, go to our many contributors.
Our next edition, number 150, is scheduled for publication in March 2026 and will, of course, provide an opportunity for celebration of our unique magazine first issued in its current format in June 1988.
A note to our England Cricket supporters: apologies for the front cover graphic. At the time of going to press, this seemed to be a good idea…!
**A printer’s error has misidentified the writer of the article on pages 10 and 11 ‘Photographic Imagery in the Golden Age’ which was written by Clive O’Donnell. Apologies to all concerned.**
CMS Member Tim Jones is searching high and low for a scorecard from the Worcestershire CCC v Northamptonshire CCC County Championship match at Stourbridge in 1981.
If you can help, please contact Tim in the first instance.
Can you help?
The cap pictured here was awarded to Abe Waddington, whose great nephew Mark is seeking more information.
(Mark is aware Abe retired from 1st Class cricket in 1928 and spent some time coaching in India).
If you can help, please contact Mark in the first instance.
CMS Stalwart and Committee Member Andy Collier has already been posting content to his YouTube site from Australia. His early offerings include collections from CMS member Craig Hawkins and author Peter Schofield. Fascinating insights and recollections from down under – perhaps more interesting viewing than some other Ozzie coverage currently?
To follow Andy on his travels – click here
Pictured here are our guests at our Lord’s meeting. Patron Sir Clive Lloyd’s heartfelt reminiscences of his close friendship with former President Keith Hayhurst were followed by insightful and thought-provoking reflections from Chris Cowdrey and Norman Cowans.
We also welcomed author Afzal Ahmed and former President of the ICC, Ehsan Mani, both of whom added their thoughts during a fascinating Q&A session.
As ever, our hosts at Lord’s and at The Tavern offered a warm welcome and excellent hospitality.
CMS Member Stan Beecham recently acquired the postcard pictured here, but is unable to find any clues regarding its origin.
Can you throw some light onto this mystery? If so, please contact Stan, who would be delighted to discover more!
Our AGM will again be held online on Monday 12th January 2026 (Members will be sent joining instructions nearer the date).
We can confirm that Richard Whitehead, author of the acclaimed ‘Victory in Australia’, pictured here, will be joining us immediately following the AGM.
A magazine written by members, for members!
We are constantly looking for articles to add to our widely admired quarterly magazine. March 2026 will be our 150th edition – quite an evolution from the first newsletter of 1987!
NOW IS THE TIME to submit your observations/experiences/interests/recollections/stories & events to our Secretary – no time is too soon!
Member Tim Jones is seeking the following CMS Guest Cards:
Neal Radford (3), Bob Berry (14), Ron Headley (46), Norman Gifford (65), Damian D’Oliveira (67), Peter Richardson (71), Dick Richardson (80)
If you can help, please email Tim
Our first meeting of the new ‘season’ sees our return to the County Ground at Derby. Our guests, James Taylor and Barry Wood will be joined by our Patron, Enid Bakewell MBE.
The day will include a members’ auction, with viewing open from 10.30am. Guest signings will be followed by a Q&A session.
A hot lunch (ordered on the day) at around 12.45 will precede a members’ auction.
Members of the Cricket Memorabilia Society will be deeply saddened at the passing of John Jameson who has been a CMS member for many years and, more recently, one of our patrons. John was a keen collector of cricket related stamps and regularly attended our meetings. He was a modest man always ready to talk to other members about all things cricket and sign his impeccable autograph whenever he was asked.
John also donated items of memorabilia to be auctioned for CMS funds, and was a great source of help and advice to Richard Brown when he became Chair of CMS.
John played 4 tests for England, with a top score of 82, and 3 ODIs including two matches in the 1975 World Cup. He played 361 first class games mainly for Warwickshire. John was deemed an attacking batsman by the standards of the times. He would now embrace T20 and other short forms of the game and might have enjoyed even greater success, though we always felt he was very happy to have played cricket when he did. Every cricketing guest who came to CMS greeted John with friendliness and respect. As MCC Cricket Secretary from 1989 he literally got to know every significant figure in world cricket. He was appointed MBE in the 2010 Honours List for services to cricket.
John Jameson was a friend to CMS members and a great servant of our Society. He wore his achievements modestly and treated us as equals despite being one of cricket’s great figures. CMS sends love and prayers to John’s family and friends. RIP
Celebrations marking the 38th Anniversary of the CMS had only just begun to subside when the latest magazine from our Society began its journey to doormats around the world!
Two iconic venues have announced their summer cricket memorabilia markets. Gloucestershire CCC’s Cheltenham Festival will be the venue for a memorabilia market on July 31st, following Worcestershire’s Memorabilia Market on Saturday 24th May. CMS Members welcome at both events!
Details for the Worcester are available from Richard Brown, and for the Cheltenham Festival event from Ken Burney.
CMS Members will recall receiving an email recently asking for help in finding a suitable Lord’s-related gift. The cavalry surging over the hill appeared in the guise of CMS Member Andy Collier, who not only offered the Lord’s Turf sample pictured here, but generously donated proceeds to the Alzheimer’s Society.
CMS ‘Loud Appeals’ often result in positive outcomes! Heartfelt thanks to Andy for his response to this request for help!
The final meeting of our winter programme was held at Grace Road, Leicester. Our guests Peter Willey and John Abrahams, pictured here, stole the show with their honest and often amusing reflections on their own (and each other’s!) careers. Our sincere thanks to Peter and John; their contributions both on and off the field of play should be an inspiration to those who follow in their footsteps.