TMCC Presidents Day

Ann Bunyard TMCC President

TMCC President’s Day

Saturday 17th August 2019

On Saturday, 17th August I woke to bright sunshine for which I was very grateful as it was my first President’s Day at Totteridge Millhillians Cricket Club and the weather during the previous week had been decidedly poor.

I had been appointed as the first lady president at TMCC in April which I considered a huge honour. I took over the role from Robert Harley, OM, who had been in situ for four years, a hard act to follow I must say although Robert has been very supportive and helpful.

TMCC 1st team were playing Stevenage in a 50 over game which they desperately needed to win to increase their chances of qualifying for the play-offs at the end of the season. When I arrived there was a slight tension in the air as the players warmed up but in spite of the rain during the week the ground was deemed fit to play on. A solid win for the guys against the odds which was good to see.

I had invited lots of former players and friends, young and old, from both the former Old Millhillians CC and Totteridge CC following the merger several years earlier. It was a great pleasure for me to meet up with all these friends, many of whom were Old Millhillians who had played with my late husband, Tim, and many younger friends who played with my son, Simon. Jimmy Cooke, OM, and his fantastic staff provided a splendid buffet and it was lovely to see so many people watching the cricket, having a glass of rose or two and enjoying Jimmy’s fabulous spread in the wonderful surrounds of Totteridge CC adjacent to Totteridge Common and The Orange Tree pub. I can highly recommend a visit to Totteridge next summer where you will be given a very warm welcome by the players and members whilst watching cricket of a high standard, chatting and enjoying a drink. I can thoroughly recommend this as I am often to be found there enjoying a glass of rose whilst cheering the guys on!

Laura and her family came along and Laura, as usual, worked tirelessly taking photos, a few of which you will see here. Although not an OM I have been involved with the Foundation and OMC for many years and love to see and be part of the friendship and camaraderie that exists.

Ann Bunyard, TMCC President