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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 17, 2014 13:43:19 GMT
Sussex CCC Cricket Bookfair: November 16th: Boundary Rooms: 10am-4pm.Part 2Steve Marshall, owner of the Tunbridge Wells ‘Pantiles Secondhand Bookshop’, was in attendance. He has run his well-known shop for 8 years, expanding the premise in 2010. His stall boasted some alluring memorabilia. Two items in particular caught the eye. www.pantilesbookshop.co.ukFirst off, was a captivating group of signatures from the 1946/7 England Team. They include cricket legends Cyril Washbrook, Dennis Compton, Bill Edrich, Len Hutton and Wally Hammond. The selection was priced at £125.  Autographs and their authenticity is a constant bane of the general memorabilia market. As Steve explained, “There have been a number of fakes circulating in recent years and it is important to have them checked out before selling.” Sir Don Bradman’s signature has been one recent notable example. Reputable auction houses like Christies, Sotheby’s and Bonham’s along with Stanley Gibbons all have experts who decide whether a signature is genuine or fake. It is often worth the dealer to spend money on authentication, especially if asking a high price. Another charismatic item for sale was an Australian team shirt from the ‘World Cricket Cup’ final in 1999. A competition which, not surprisingly, Australia won. It was priced at £200. Signatures on the shirt include Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne, Steve and Mark Waugh, Adam Gilchrist and Glenn Magrath.  Sussex CCC museum curator, Rob Boddie, had a stall primarily selling a small part of his older brother Ken’s cricket collection. He sadly died from cancer at the young age of 62. Ken had an esteemed career as the chief town planner for Essex Council and was responsible for devising 'Stansted Airport'. He was also a keen sportsman excelling in cricket and football. Two items in particular, a 1927 and 1929 Essex CCC official handbooks/guides, were provoking great interest from other dealers. Selling for £120 each, Rob was reluctant to drop their price, pointing out, “These I’m told are rare items and they have a sentimental value.” Rob does sterling work for the Sussex museum and is the club's honorary archivist and librarian.  One very rare cricket book for sale was found on David Kelly’s stall. Trading under ‘Carvid Books‘, he is a regular Bookfair attendee and hails from Cranbrook, Kent. The book in question was a biography of Sir Kynaston (Jek) Studd (1858-1944), the eldest of five cricketing brothers who played for Eton, Cambridge University, MCC and finally Middlesex. Sir Kynaston was also a Lord Mayor of London. The publication has a forward from former England Captain Sir Pelham Warner. David claims, this tome is so scarce, he has never seen, read or heard of the book before. No surprise then it was priced at £600. Kudos to organisers Neil Beck and Jon Filby for their hard and successful work. Both aim to make this bookfair a consistent annual November event.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 17, 2014 16:41:35 GMT
A Day in the Life of a Cricket Book CollectorGerry Martin typifies the ardent cricket book and memorabilia collector where enthusiasm borders on the obsessive. Raised in Crowborough he has supported Sussex CCC since a boy and was a Junior Club Member. Today, he has a snappy job title of ‘Freelance Archaeologist’ and tries to revolve his work around Sussex away matches during the summer and book auctions in the winter.  Gerry now lives in Carlisle and had made the long trek down to Hove just to attend the bookfair. He had already spent over £200 at the show and was staying with his parents in Crowborough over the weekend to keep the travelling costs down. Astonishingly, Gerry has amassed over 9,000 cricket-related books, catalogues, magazines and annuals since he began collecting as a teenager. While Gerry has collected most things, his holy grail is the 1866 ‘John Lillywhite’s Guide for Cricketers’ otherwise known as the ‘Green Lilly’. Also, there are two Sussex CCC Annuals he still seeks from 1932 and 1934. www.wisdens.org/lilly.htmGetting Stuck in with a Thoroughly Good Rummage Gerry first became aware of the bookfair when attending the home Lancashire match in September. A flyer advertising the event caught his eye. He runs his own company ‘Gerry Martin Associates Ltd’ which was set up in 2006. Before then he had worked for the ‘Carlisle Archaeological Unit’. His role is to liaise with English councils before they grant planning permission to make sure there are no important historical relics/sites under the designated area. His speciality is the Roman period. This week he was off to Telford in Shropshire to excavate a proposed building site. The Wants List of Someone Who has Practically Everything  It is people like Gerry who keep the highly specialised cricket memorabilia market alive. One only hopes new collectors keep appearing to replace his mantle.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 18, 2014 10:10:41 GMT
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Post by hhsussex on Nov 18, 2014 11:12:10 GMT
Uday Joshi has been campaigning consistently since his sentencing and his cause was taken up by the PCA and a large number of former Sussex players. It has also been featured in Private Eye. www.udayjoshi.co.uk/ |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2014 12:03:01 GMT
I think some of the high-profile names getting involved in this are very ill-advised. Joshi was found guilty by a jury that returned a unanimous verdict on all three counts against him. These former cricketing colleagues claiming a miscarriage of justice and accusing the victim of lying did not sit through the evidence. The jury did.
The victim (now in his late 40s) gave evidence at the trial and judge and jury found his evidence credible beyond reasonable doubt and found Joshi's denials to lack credibility. There must have been very good reasons for them to reach that conclusion. The judge declared: "One of my duties is to signal society's abhorrence of sexual offences against children and make clear that those who exploit children for their own sexual gratification will spend significant periods in custody." And surely nobody could argue with that.
One may have some sympathy for Joshi. But what about the victim - I wonder if he grew up to be a happy, successful, normal and well-adjusted adult or if his life was ruined by what was done to him?
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Post by hhsussex on Nov 18, 2014 12:28:41 GMT
I think there are possibly two separate issues at stake here. One is the issue of potentially wrongful imprisonment, and that brings into question the legal process itself, including the presentation of evidence, how it was assessed and summarised by the judge, whether mitigation could or should have been admissible and so on. I simply don't know enough about the case to have any views at all there, and so I probably find myself close to borderman's thinking.There's a very close parallel with the wretched Ched Evans case, with a defender of CE today saying that while a jury convicted him of the crime, the same could be said of the Guildford four and the Birmingham six. That kind of statement, coupled with a disgusting sexual crime, comes over as entirely lacking in balance and objectivity.
The other issue, though, is the denial of supervised leave from prison and its effect on a Christmas parole. Here I think its possible to have a great deal more sympathy. There does not appear to have been any suggestion at the trial that Joshi was a serial predator of young boys, so the possibility of him using his absence from prison to reoffend doesn't seem likely. What may have weighed significantly in the minds of the parole committee was that with his continued denial of the charges and the public campaign, that he might have taken an opportunity to abscond. However, if you never give peoiple the opportunity to prove themselves, there is no way of knowing if they will. On the whole I would have symnpathy with an elderly man, in obvious distress, and with no other known offences being given a little clemency towards the end of his sentence.
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Post by flashblade on Nov 18, 2014 14:23:49 GMT
I think there are possibly two separate issues at stake here. One is the issue of potentially wrongful imprisonment, and that brings into question the legal process itself, including the presentation of evidence, how it was assessed and summarised by the judge, whether mitigation could or should have been admissible and so on. I simply don't know enough about the case to have any views at all there, and so I probably find myself close to borderman's thinking.There's a very close parallel with the wretched Ched Evans case, with a defender of CE today saying that while a jury convicted him of the crime, the same could be said of the Guildford four and the Birmingham six. That kind of statement, coupled with a disgusting sexual crime, comes over as entirely lacking in balance and objectivity.The other issue, though, is the denial of supervised leave from prison and its effect on a Christmas parole. Here I think its possible to have a great deal more sympathy. There does not appear to have been any suggestion at the trial that Joshi was a serial predator of young boys, so the possibility of him using his absence from prison to reoffend doesn't seem likely. What may have weighed significantly in the minds of the parole committee was that with his continued denial of the charges and the public campaign, that he might have taken an opportunity to abscond. However, if you never give peoiple the opportunity to prove themselves, there is no way of knowing if they will. On the whole I would have symnpathy with an elderly man, in obvious distress, and with no other known offences being given a little clemency towards the end of his sentence. I think that's a bit dismissive, HHS. Surely, all that's being said here is that the police and juries, between them, sometimes get it horribly wrong. That can happen, no matter how trivial or serious the alleged offence. |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 18, 2014 17:09:16 GMT
(Sorry for gatecrashing the discussion on Joshi but below is another bookfair related article)_______________________________________________________________________________ It was a delight to meet ‘Sam the Steward’ aka ‘Big Sam’ or his official title Mr Sam Wheeler in an off-duty role as he helped his wife Sue sell their cricket memorabilia at the ‘Sussex CCC Bookfair’. But, it was Sue who took centre stage, as a majority of the items belonged to her. She explained, “What started off the collection was seeing a book ‘Our Cricket Story - Alec and Eric Bedser’ at a boot fair around 14 years ago. I have never looked back.” Sue has around 300 cricket books plus other related memorabilia in her collection. She has bought the majority of items from charity shops and boot fairs. One of her favourite tomes is the pocket-size ‘Ted Dexter’s Little Cricket Book’.
Sam and Sue Wheeler Sue had decided to carry out some ‘collector’s pruning’ and why she had taken a stall. Her cricketing interests stem from her father who was a keen Sussex supporter. Add her husband’s almost legendary status at the Club and this engaging couple are much revered, so much so, that Rory Hamilton-Brown’s father, Roger, insisted he took them both out for a slap-up meal at a restaurant of their choice. Sam explained, “Roger is a charming man and a perfect host. Over the years I’ve helped him find a parking space within the ground. We’ve always got on well. And around a year ago he said, ‘I am taking you and your wife out for dinner.’” The Wheelers chose the Italian restaurant ‘Orsino’ in Hove. “I was a little nervous beforehand,” commented Sue, “as Rory was joining us!” (RHB is one of Sue’s favourite Sussex players). Her nerves quickly dissipated though and the evening was a great success.  Another person whom Sam had an affinity for was Christopher Martin-Jenkins. “We always had a chat when he came to the ground. He was a lovely man. On the day we won the Championship in 2003, he signed my book ‘Twenty Years On - Cricket’s Years of Change’ which was good fortune as he had written it exactly 20 years before.” On another occasion, CMJ invited Sam to the President’s Box at ‘Lords’ to join him during a Middlesex 40 over game. Meanwhile, as the leading front gate steward, Sam has many anecdotal stories to tell. The time he chased two people out of the ground for not paying. The many faux pas including when he mistook Matt Prior for Tim Ambrose on a match day. Matt had scored 92 and Tim 2. Sam’s congratulatory tone was somewhat misplaced. Or the time when Durham were being thrashed, wickets were rapidly falling, and the team’s coach driver joked, “I’d better start the engine,” only for Sam five minutes later to pass this story on to a colleague not realising Graham Onions was standing behind him. Then there is the tale of the ‘fake ID van driver’ who would drive up to the gates during a match claiming he had a recycling contract with the club. Only to leave the van parked inside the ground all day while he scarpered off to watch the cricket. And for anyone who tries to cheat their way into the Hove ground Sam says, “I have a good memory for faces.” So, be warned.  The Wheelers are a fine example of the family ethos surrounding the Club. Whilst, Sam’s jovial and friendly manner at the gate that’s led to a growing eminence (eg. Cricinfo’s mention in a recent match report), only enhances the county’s standing. The Cricinfo Report (bottom paragraphs)
www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2014/content/story/779911.html
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Post by lovelyboy on Nov 18, 2014 17:20:34 GMT
Spot on S and F. Sam is a credit to the club, as well as cricinfo the Sky pundits frequently make reference to the warm welcome they get upon arrival at Hove.
I've very much enjoyed the book fair reports and will have to make sure I attend next year.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 18, 2014 17:38:43 GMT
lb,
Thank you for your kind comment.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 18, 2014 18:33:43 GMT
A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND REFLECTION FOR ONE STALLHOLDER
______________________________________________________________ Every notable event expresses different hues of emotion and it was a time of remembrance and reflection for one stallholder at the ‘Sussex CCC Bookfair’. Derek Camp, a lifelong cricket supporter, died from cancer in June at the young age of 66 years-old, and his wife Sue had taken an array of tables, aided by fair organiser Jon Filby, to sell her former husband’s collection of cricket memorabilia. They had been married for 21 years. Derek Camp “He collected at least 1,500 books plus a wide variety of other items from scorecards and plates to signed photos and bats,” explained Sue. Derek had been a Sussex CCC Member since the early 1990s and his favourite players included Mushtaq Ahmed and Robin Martin-Jenkins and more recently Chris Jordan. “In his younger days, Derek played cricket for a London-based West Indian side where he was the only white person in the team, so they nicknamed him ‘Chalkie’,” smiled Sue. Like others cricket became a passion, almost an obsession for Derek, and wife Sue joined him at many Sussex home and some away matches. “We enjoyed watching the Championship and 40 over games the most,” she continued. “We didn’t like the T20 as they are too loud and rowdy.” It was the gentle atmosphere they enjoyed the most. “You can leave bags and coats on your seat and know they are safe,” Sue said. “And the people around you are so friendly.” A Tiny Fraction of his Collection including Mike Buss' Cricket Jumper They shared many great cricketing memories. A highlight was attending the ‘Lords Final’ in 2006 and watching Sussex beat Lancashire to win the ‘C&G Trophy’. One item on Sue’s table that shone out from the crowd was an impressive Martin Speight painting (a former Sussex batsman) of the Hove ground C1990. Framed prints were produced alongside 14 original autographs which surround the picture of former Sussex and England Test cricketers. They include Tony Greig and David Sheppard to Ted Dexter, Billy Griffith and Don Smith. Only 50 were produced and Derek’s example was numbered 28. It was priced at £40.The limited edition series was created as part of Sussex seamer Tony Pigott’s Benefit Year in 1991. Sue was having a very good trading day with a lot of interest being shown in the items. Although, as she pointed out, this was still only a small part of the whole collection. The Sussex Museum have bought a large selection which will be displayed in due course. The Bench Dedicated to Derek Meanwhile, as a fitting memory for Derek, a new wooden bench has been placed beneath the players dressing-room at Hove. The inscription reads, ‘Derek’s Bench - Sit and Enjoy - the Game He Loved.’
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2014 19:51:52 GMT
RIP, Derek.
I am very proud to have purchased so many of his books but I didn't realise that was his wife Sue sitting on the stall.
When you read this, JF, can you pass on to her what I have said above about being proud to give a good home to the books her husband obviously collected so lovingly?
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Post by jonfilby on Nov 18, 2014 20:05:16 GMT
RIP, Derek. I am very proud to have purchased so many of his books but I didn't realise that was his wife Sue sitting on the stall. When you read this, JF, can you pass on to her what I have said above about being proud to give a good home to the books her husband obviously collected so lovingly? I certainly will BM. Thank you. |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 19, 2014 15:24:15 GMT
'Nuthurst CC Show Tenacity and Flair as They Aim to Fundraise £120,000 for a New Pavilion'
___________________________________________________________________________________________________ It is unfair for any cricket club to be nicknamed ‘The Nutters’ - especially when in just 18 months they have raised over £65,000 towards a new pavilion - but the flair and tenacity shown by this West Sussex village club to achieve such a feat is bordering on the crazed. Nuthurst lyes around 3 miles south of Horsham and has a population of less than 2,000. The ‘Black Horse Inn’ and ‘St Andrew’s Church’ are two of its better known landmarks. Founded in 1830, Nuthurst CC is a thriving village club today with over 60 members, 40 of which are active players ranging from teenagers to 60 years+. They have a fixture list of around 26 games a season which includes an annual tour of East Kent. All matches are friendly. Their first recorded game occurred in 1850 against ‘Eleven Gentlemen of West Grinstead’. Their ground is on the Common at Mannings Heath close to the famous golf course. The senior team won the 'Gullick Cup' this season. www.pitchero.com/clubs/nuthurstcricketclub/'Gullick Cup' 2014 Winners Nuthurst CC represents the best of rural Southern England’s ‘green and pleasant land’ as they strive to build their new pavilion. It’s all hands to the pump to save the club. If they don’t raise sufficient monies it is likely this ancient sporting fellowship will close. Echoes of Blake’s ‘Jerusalem’ pervade. I will not cease from Mental Fight,
Nor shall my Sword sleep in my hand:
Till we have built Jerusalem,
In England's green & pleasant Land
Their present pavilion was built before the war and is simply falling apart. It is an old army tailors hut. The timbers have rotted and the general construction decayed. No-one at the club has any previous fundraising experience. At the helm is Chairman, Kevin Barnes, a retired exporter of nuts and bolts. Alongside him is scribe David Boorman who has written a book entitled, ‘The West Sussex Cricket League, 1898’ where all monies go towards the fund. www.pitchero.com/clubs/nuthurstcricketclub/news/the-west-sussex-cricket-league-1898--dave-boormans-new-book-1265086.htmlA local artist, Jo Willis, has produced an oil painting of the club’s ground, and is selling limited edition prints (125 run for each 3 different sizes) for £170, £300 and £350. The club have even produced sets of 12 blank cards with the painting image on the front where amazingly 862 packs have sold at £4 each bringing in revenue of £3,448. 'Cricket on the Common' Oil Painter Jo Willis It might be unfair to say the club’s approach is all a bit Heath Robinson, but it’s working. Donations have brought in £10,500, a recent ‘Mannings Heath’ golf day £5,000 and now Nuthurst CC are left with £55,000 to raise. If anyone feels an affinity with the club’s plight and wishes to help out, they can contact Nuthurst CC Chairman, Kevin Barnes at: Tel: 01403 242018 email: barnekevin@gmail.com __________________________
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 20, 2014 9:34:45 GMT
I sent an email to Nuthurst CC and David Boorman yesterday with a link to the article.
This is his response.
To repeat, is there anyone out there who can help the club?
Many thanks for this. I have passed it across to Kevin Barnes, club chairman and head of
our fund-raising team. Kevin, I'm sure, will be in contact sooner rather than later. On behalf
of all at the club we are both grateful for your interest. Cricket has been played more or less
uninterruptedly on the Common at Mannings Heath since certainly 1850, possibly earlier. Sadly
our pavilion - never in truth a thing of beauty - looks like something out of 'Gormenghast' and
has long since ceased to be fit for purpose in any meaningful sense. However the simple reality
is that if we don't replace it, the club - certainly in its current incarnation - will almost certainly
founder. And neither Kevin nor I want that on our watch.
It was good to meet you on Sunday and many thanks once again,
David
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