A few weeks ago I was there to watch Burbage and Easton Royal 1st XI beat Trowbridge CC. I'm afraid I was a bit slack during the game with photos this day, choosing mostly to sit and watch ... but in the evening a special guest appearance from David "Elton" Cope prompted the camera to come back out again. And I was feeling in a black and white mood for my edit this time!
Love this team. Love this club.
On Sunday 25th June 2017 Burbage and Easton Royal 1st XI travelled all the way down to Roche in Cornwall for the last 32 of the National Village Knockout. The club was supported by a coach load of players, family and friends, who braced the cold winds and rain to cheer on the lads, warmed by an early Strongbow or two. Captain David Cope and Deepak Joon were ineligible to play so helped with the warm up and supported from the boundary. The ever present WAGs were in fine form and soon tracked down the bottles of old school VK which had not been seen since the 1990s, but were stocked in full range by the social club.
At one point during the game, Deepak disappeared from the field and was shortly spotted at the top of Roche rock, which stood impressively over the ground. It was, of course, too much of a temptation not to make the clamber myself ...
Burbage had the worst of conditions, fielding for twenty overs in the rain, but managed to take regular wickets to restrict Roche to 206. Burbage got off to a solid start, and made strong progress in the middle order, but it just wasn't to be, and a batting collapse meant that Burbage fell agonisingly short at 191 all out.
It wasn't the result that we wanted, but spirits weren't down for long, and the boys will go again next year. Hope you enjoy the photos.
#uptherangers
On Saturday 17th June, after a hearty breakfast at Choppers Cafe (for some...), Burbage and Eastern Royal 1st XI took on Westbury at home, resulting in a brilliant win for the club. Captain David Cope put on 141 runs of the final 286-8, and the sun beamed down all day making it a great day for all the spectators including myself! I popped over to inspect the seconds tea and a fruit peacock had put in an appearance thanks to the tea ladies : )
Here's a few pics : )
Last Saturday (2nd July) saw Burbage 1st X1 topple the league leaders Cheltenham. The sun was out, the mood was good, and the team were all set for a Caribbean themed evening. It's not often there's a bunch of inflatable palm trees and a couple of hot tubs warming beyond the boundary. With Caribbean shirts on, stacks of Red Stripe on the go, and a DJ knocking out the tunes, it wasn't long before the hot tubs were in use, and it was a cracking evening all round. Particular thanks to Nobby for instigating the night, to Leigh for hand-crafted fire pits, a self-made coconut shy and rum punch mixing... and to JC, for an immense Caribbean themed props buying session in the run up to the day!
Tomorrow (9th July) sees Burbage host Thornbury which will be another crucial game, as Burbage aim to build on last week's success.
Go well lads... Up the Rangers!
I have a confession. I am a bad cricket wife. I don't get to as many of Mr C's games as I should or would like to... this was duly noted last week when I got my own fine for taking four weeks to put in an appearance this season!
I don't have any other club to compare Burbage to, but it was very clear to me the first time I went along that there is something very special about this club. That's because they are more than just a team... they are best mates and family. On day one I was welcomed with open arms (and trays of jaeger bombs) by the players, the coaches, and the wives and girlfriends alike. Somehow, on the first night Mr C introduced me to everyone, I ended up standing on a chair leading a chorus of Bastille's Pompeii...
As an official sponsor for the 1st XI this season, when I realised I could make last Saturday, I thought I'd go cameras in tow to document the day. And it was a great day. Burbage had another win, which was duly followed by a few beers... I think these photos probably give a good idea of how awesome it is to be part of this club.
Long live the Rangers. You legends.
