We are delighted to learn that our Patron, Sir Clive Lloyd, has been nominated by Lancashire CCC to become their next President.
Confirming his nomination, Lancashire CCC underlined Sir Clive’s unparalleled contribution to the county and cricket itself on their news page, which can be accessed here.
Members will have received an email reminder for our upcoming online AGM, scheduled for Monday 12th January, starting at 7.30pm.
The official business of the meeting will be followed by a Q&A with our special guest, Richard Whitehead, author of ‘Victory in Australia’ – a detailed account of the 1954/55 Ashes.
(Members wishing to attend the online AGM should register with the Secretary as soon as possible).
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!