Cricket

Summary of 2019 Season

Much has happened since the last cricket report for TMCC. The major (and expensive change!) has been the levelling of the pitch which has ensured the ground is even more picturesque and a better surface to play on.

The work was done in the off season but because of weather issues the pitch was not ready for play by the start of the season. This meant the teams used a variety of out grounds until mid-July when TMCC was deemed fit for purpose again. Safe to say it was a great relief to have everyone back at the club again on a Saturday!

The club runs 4 men’s teams on Saturdays, a Sunday side, a ladies team and is working very hard to get girls’ cricket up and running. The juniors have 2 U11, 2 U13, 1 U15 team and occasionally an U17 team who train and play matches during the week.

Stephen Selwood, OM, and formerly of Derbyshire CCC, is in charge of operations at Totteridge and he is very ably supported by a great bunch of coaches who work very hard to give all the youngsters a great grounding in the game. The dream is very much of a sustainable club with all senior cricketers coming through the club’s ranks.

Such is the standard of the TMCC 1XI we have attracted the likes of former Northants CCC star Ben Howgego and ex MCC Young Cricketers Shaun O’Brien and Simon Webster who are ably supported by Old Millhillian opening bowler, Joe Wray. September and was very well supported by players, friends, junior parents and social members. A wonderful dinner was produced by Jimmy Cooke, OM, and his fantastic team; the band played great music in the marquee, the auction and raffle raised much-needed funds and our resident dj, Paul Weatherley, kept the late-night revellers (including myself!) dancing late into the night.

The Annual Fireworks Night is also a well-known event in Totteridge attracting several thousand people as stupendous fireworks light up the night sky. Children and adults alike enjoy the atmosphere, stalls, bonfire, entertainment and, of course, mulled wine!

This year the club elected the first lady president of the club, Ann Bunyard, whose husband, Tim and son, Simon are Old Millhillians and have represented the club. So TMCC is definitely moving with the times!

The club would love to welcome more OMs as members, both playing and social. It is based by Totteridge Common and a short walk from The Orange Tree pub so it is very convenient for anyone living in and around NW London.

Please contact Steve Selwood by email steve@tmcc.london for further information.