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Post by hhsussex on Oct 7, 2015 11:32:40 GMT
Sadly, after gaining both traction and momentum, the Sussex CCC 'Cricket Memorabilia and Book Fair' will not go ahead this year. A possible date of December 6th was mooted but this clashed with a 'Teddy Bear Fair' in the Boundary Rooms. Then the museum was suggested as the venue, feasibly a far better location, but promoters Jon Filby and Neil Beck were reluctant to move forward. Neil Beck commented, "There was a distinct lack of interest from dealers. We will try again in 2016." And Jon Filby added, "The event will come back bigger and better next year." But what of the Teddy Bears? |
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Post by flashblade on Oct 7, 2015 11:45:09 GMT
Sadly, after gaining both traction and momentum, the Sussex CCC 'Cricket Memorabilia and Book Fair' will not go ahead this year. A possible date of December 6th was mooted but this clashed with a 'Teddy Bear Fair' in the Boundary Rooms. Then the museum was suggested as the venue, feasibly a far better location, but promoters Jon Filby and Neil Beck were reluctant to move forward. Neil Beck commented, "There was a distinct lack of interest from dealers. We will try again in 2016." And Jon Filby added, "The event will come back bigger and better next year." But what of the Teddy Bears? Ah, Pudsey - birthplace of Len Hutton. |
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Post by hhsussex on Oct 7, 2015 11:48:15 GMT
But what of the Teddy Bears? Ah, Pudsey - birthplace of Len Hutton. And Raymond Illingworth |
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Post by leedsgull on Oct 7, 2015 12:23:28 GMT
Also the nickname of Liam Plunkett for reasons I have never heard explained.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2015 12:40:43 GMT
Also the nickname of Liam Plunkett for reasons I have never heard explained. I think this is what hh was alluding to, and was also the source of Plunkett's nickname:  |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Oct 7, 2015 13:42:09 GMT
Let's chant all the bare necessities but it is this fair which is partly responsible for 'b(e)arring' the 2015 'Cricket Memorabilia and Book Fair' from 'be(ar)falling'. As attempts by Sussex CCC to increase off-field revenue streams continue, fairs is one obvious avenue - especially now the Hove Town Hall has closed to business. The major problem at the ground is easy and close parking. The Town Hall had a multi- storey lying opposite. The concern being that as more and more activities are booked at the ground, the core 'cricket' becomes second best. www.thegreatbrightonteddybearevent.co.uk/The_Great_Brighton_Teddy_Bear_Event/Home.htmlwww.youtube.com/watch?v=5dhSdnDb3tk |
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Post by flashblade on Oct 7, 2015 13:51:29 GMT
According to the flyer, there is "onsite parking for 150 cars" at the ground. I didn't realise there were as many parking places as this?
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Oct 7, 2015 13:56:16 GMT
And 'The Boundary Rooms' is described as "a fabulous corporate suite."  |
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Post by flashblade on Oct 7, 2015 14:34:03 GMT
And 'The Boundary Rooms' is described as "a fabulous corporate suite." Well I guess that's subjective! However, the number of parking spaces needs to be factual. |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Oct 8, 2015 14:57:36 GMT
More Winter Parish Notices
____________________________________ Always remember: If you’re a Sussex CCC Member there are several reciprocals still available, so do not forget the remaining racecourse meetings in 2015 which allow Members FREE entry on showing your card. Outstanding EventsGoodwood: October 11th Plumpton: November 16th Anyone who wishes to have their name engraved on a paving stone and lain outside the Club shop, alongside a favourite Sussex player name, past or present, the ‘Players Piazza Commemorative Paving Stone’ is always for sale at £120. Contact: 01825 748450. www.playerspiazza.co.ukThese are the Sussex cricketers not taken. Steve Magoffin is still available: buy.playerspiazza.co.uk/sccc-c-14.htmlNot long to go until the BIG fireworks display at the ground. Buy the tickets early as they usually sell out a week or so before November 5th. What makes this year different are the two live bands performing beforehand called ‘Roughcopy’ & ‘Laura Comfort’. I am told they were finallists in a recent ‘X-Factor’ series. Tickets are available from the club shop or the Sussex CCC website. Meanwhile, ‘The Cricketers Pub’ adjacent to the ground has its own entertainment going on during the Winter months. November 9th: ‘Meet the Players’ from 6.30pm - tickets are just £5. unofficialsussexccc.freeforums.net/thread/3/softandfluffys-wicked-cricket-blog?page=36 Also, the pub has regular live bands playing including:- October 17th: Apul Amos November 21st: CJS Group December 11th: The Gay Men’s Chorus (an event that carries on throughout the day) Entry is FREE.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Oct 9, 2015 9:45:22 GMT
The Staff Sharks Cricket Trophy Bash
_________________________________________ The Sussex CCC staff held their cricket XI players’ awards ceremony last night and once more the media boys won the top prize with team Captain Adam Matthews taking the trophy away from last year’s winner Tom Rose by being heralded ‘Players Player of the Year’. Staff XI Other awards included the ‘Chris Tavare Services to Batting’; ‘The Agony to Ecstasy’; ‘Phoenix from the Flames’; and ‘Most Improved Player’. It is unclear how good the Staff XI are as they were beaten by the Sussex CCC Ground Staff in their final evening T20 game on September 18th played at the ‘Blackstone Academy’ ground. Although, the team were edged out of the ‘LMS East Sussex’ title by just two points this season by Lewes Priory. Winning the trophy must have greatly cheered Adam whose beloved football team, the ‘Kidderminister Harriers’, have not won a single game this season. He is presently and officially their top fan. KHFC participate in the National League, the fifth tier of English football. Media Officer Adam Matthews Question: Who resides inside the ‘Sid the Shark’ costume? I shall make it my Holy Grail next season. twitter.com/staffsharks
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Oct 9, 2015 19:10:17 GMT
Hurrah! Finally I have received a review copy of the new Chris Adams book. The excuse from ‘Pitch Publishing’ being: The warehouse they use to hold their books is undated as it sends out a plethora of publications from various other publishers due to the impending Christmas rush. Hopefully, I can complete and publish a review early next week. First impressions are very favourable. Meanwhile, Chris is arranging a series of book signing days with local Waterstone bookshops. Follow his twitter for further details. Don't forget his luncheon appearance at the Hove ground on October 28th. twitter.com/grizz598 |
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Post by hhsussex on Oct 9, 2015 19:59:10 GMT
Hurrah! Finally I have received a review copy of the new Chris Adams book. The excuse from ‘Pitch Publishing’ being: The warehouse they use to hold their books is undated as it sends out a plethora of publications from various other publishers due to the impending Christmas rush. Hopefully, I can complete and publish a review early next week. First impressions are very favourable. Meanwhile, Chris is arranging a series of book signing days with local Waterstone bookshops. Follow his twitter for further details. Don't forget his luncheon appearance at the Hove ground on October 28th. twitter.com/grizz598A plethora of publications from publishers, fluffy? Are you articulating alliteration's artful aids? And in publishing terms, first impressions can be more than favourable, they can, in time and with rarity, be of value.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2015 20:14:25 GMT
Meanwhile, Chris is arranging a series of book signing days with local Waterstone bookshops...Don't forget his luncheon appearance at the Hove ground on October 28th. Presumably the club hierarchy will be providing long spoons for those supping with the grizzly devil? |
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Post by joe on Oct 9, 2015 20:21:51 GMT
Hurrah! Finally I have received a review copy of the new Chris Adams book. The excuse from ‘Pitch Publishing’ being: The warehouse they use to hold their books is undated as it sends out a plethora of publications from various other publishers due to the impending Christmas rush. Hopefully, I can complete and publish a review early next week. First impressions are very favourable. Meanwhile, Chris is arranging a series of book signing days with local Waterstone bookshops. Follow his twitter for further details. Don't forget his luncheon appearance at the Hove ground on October 28th. twitter.com/grizz598I shall read your review with interest. I am a third of the way through the book and my impressions are also favourable. |
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