Stanford-Le-Hope Cricket Club

The Recreation Ground, Grove Road, Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock, Essex, SS17 0ED; Clubhouse 01375 676000

SLHCC 1st XI get back to winning ways with a 20 point victory over Benfleet with Aussie Harry Maher grabbing 7-36 *** The 2nd XI just miss out on another 20 point victory after drawing with Old Brentwoods with Ian Sanderson striking 46 with the bat and claiming 4-33 with the ball *** The 3rd XI keep their promotion hopes going with a 8 wicket victory over Fives & Heronians with captain Geoff Lake hitting an unbeaten 67 *** A golden display with the bat saw Clive Ballard hit his first century for Stanford Le Hope with the 4th XI. Ballard ended up retiring Not Out on 130 but the mamouth knock was not enough victory over Hornchurch *** The Sunday XI win again this time over close rivals Thurrock with Robert Page hitting a half century **** DONT FORGET *** Super Sixes is this Sunday so make sure you come along for music, beer, BBQ and of course Cricket!!

We ask all club members to please respect the huge workload of Bert and his men and accordingly do not visit the site until the evening of 27^th April when the Clubhouse will be open for business from 7.30pm onwards.

12 Apr 07

 Phase one

The pace of work is increasing as the final push to completion is underway.  The main clubhouse is taking shape nicely with the walls and ceiling painted.  The electrics are nearly completed.  The units for the kitchen have now arrived and will be installed shortly.  In the coming week there will be much work done on the floor and the bar area.

Phase Two

In Phase Two there will be four dressing rooms ready for 28^th April when the 1^st XI and 1^st XVs have home matches.

We ask all club members to please respect the huge workload of Bert and his men and accordingly do not visit the site until the evening of 27^th April when the Clubhouse will be open for business from 7.30pm onwards.