OurCoop County Ground, Derbyshire CCC, hosted our first meeting for 2026/27. Our guests Chris Broad, Lynne Thomas and CMS Patron Enid Bakewell shared their cricketing experiences in a Q&A session preceeding a light lunch and auction.
An excellent start to the season!
Our latest magazine is on its way to members – those who attended our first meeting of the winter at Derby grabbed their copy, taking advantage of the late(ish!) delivery from our printer.
Match tickets, cartoons, match balls and card collectors all feature, alongside our regular features.
Award Winners!
In April of 1999 the CMS were awarded The W.G. Grace Centenary Trophy; one of a number of artifacts and documents which have been uncovered while searching through our archives.
Can you help our investigations into this presentation – the trail has cooled somewhat in our attempts to add substance to the reason for the award.
This discover, of course, prompts us to remind members of our upcoming anniversary year in 2027; an opportunity to look forwards as well as back to the establishment and achievements of the CMS over the decades.
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).
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