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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2012

 

GCC RACE NIGHT - FRIDAY 16TH MARCH

Goresbrook CC will be holding another of it's popular Race Night's on Friday 16th March at the Eastbrook Public House.  It's your chance to have a bet so bring your wallet or purse and put a couple of quid on a horse. You can also buy a horse in a race for £5, and win the prize for that race. Sponsors for the races would be gratefully received and a prize or cash amount put forward for the winning horse owner would be appreciated. It's a fun night which raises funds for our Club, so please come along and support us. First race will commence at 8pm.

 

CRICKET NETS 2012 - TIMES & VENUES

Under 11/13 – Barking & Dagenham College, Rush Green Campus, Dagenham Road, 5-7pm Wednesday

Under 15/16 – Barking & Dagenham College, Rush Green Campus, Dagenham Road, 5-7pm Thursday

Seniors – Castle Green Leisure Centre, Jo Richardson School, Gale St, 7-8.30pm Wednesday (£3 per session)

 

GORESBROOK CC AGM - THURSDAY 26TH JANUARY 2012

This year's Annual General Meeting will be held in the function room at the Eastbrook Public House on Thursday 26th January. We are asking members to be there for 7:45pm for a prompt start at 8pm. This is your chance to have a say in the running of your club. If you have any topics for discussion, please let a committee member know before the date, so we can fit this into the agenda. Committee positions and senior captain and vice-caption positions will be voted upon. If you wish to stand for any of the positions, please inform a committee member prior to the meeting. Remember, it's your club so please attend. 

 

 

GORESBROOK CC CELEBRATION EVENING - FRIDAY 25th NOVEMBER 2011

Sue Whisker has secured places in the Carvery Restaurant at Romford Greyhound Stadium on the evening of Friday 25th November. The cost will be £35 per head which will include a 3 course carvery meal and the sponsorship of three races to celebrate the achievements of the Club this year. The races will cover the League win, the T20 Cup win and the Club's 30th year Anniversary. Depending on the amount of interest and the number of people who attend, there may also be spot money prizes during the evening. If you wish to book a place, please contact Sue on 07730-654207 as soon as possible, with the cash to secure your place. Monies can be paid to a committee member, however please inform Sue of your intention to attend. It will be 'first-come, first-served' so get in early with your cash.

 

PRESENTATION EVENING - FRIDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 2011

This year's Presentation Evening will be held at the Millhouse Club on Friday 23rd September. Start time will be around 8pm. Tickets will be on sale at the door, £6 adults and £3 under 16's. There will be a disco until late, probably around midnight. Bring your family and friends along to celebrate the achievements of the Club and it's players.  

 

 

 

LATEST NEWS

GORESBROOK'S LATEST CENTURION SETS RECORD  (18/7/09)

15 year old Billy Chapman created a piece of history by becoming the youngest ever centurion for Goresbrook’s senior section, whilst playing for the Saturday 4th XI against Old Parkonians. Chapman, another product of Goresbrook’s prodigious Colts section, passed his previous best of 47 when going to his half century in 53 balls. He required a further 40 deliveries to reach a fantastic century going on to post a mammoth, unbeaten 125. In all Chapman struck 23 boundaries during his 146 minute occupation of the crease.

 

LAWRENCE AND SCOTT REACH 1100 WICKETS  (4/7/09)

Goresbrook Cricket Club’s Lawrence Walsh and Scott Barwick clinched 1,100 wickets on Saturday, being the first to achieve the landmark in the Club’s history. Leg spinner Walsh who has made a record 950 appearances for the club continues to turn out for Goresbrook’s first eleven and has been in excellent form with both bat and ball during the current campaign. Seamer Scott Barwick currently skippers the second eleven but his appearances over the last five seasons have been severely curtailed owing to regular surgery on a leg injury. Barwick has, however, been able to dedicate time to managing Goresbook’s Under 13 colts side. The two are great friends and were delighted to achieve the feat after recent banter as to who would be first past the post with Walsh pipping his colleague by a short head !

Chairman Dean Barwick commented that he was “..delighted for the two veteran campaigners. Lawrence and Scott have remained faithful to our club when either could have moved on at an early age. The camaraderie they enjoy with their team-mates has no doubt maintained their enthusiasm. Their feat is likely to be a target for many years to come but with some of the talented youngsters coming through the colts’ section there will, no doubt, be future attempts on the record”.

 

 

ANDY'S 800 APPEARANCES FOR GORESBROOK CC (9/5/09)

Goresbrook CC’s Andrew Livett made his 800th appearance for the Club when ‘Brook’s 2nds entertained Bow Rovers on Saturday. Livett is a founder member of the Club and made his debut in 1982. The popular 46 year old right hander celebrated the occasion with another landmark when breaching the 50 barrier for the 100th time with his knock of 69 against ‘Rovers. Livett has gone on to record 13 centuries whilst amassing 15,831 runs with the willow. Andrew has also accumulated 588 wickets holding 274 catches. He has also picked up 21 stumpings when donning the gloves in infrequent cameos behind the stumps. Livett is one of the ‘old school’ who holds the ethics of the game dear and has earned the respect of team mates and opponents down the years with his competitive but sporting approach.

 

 

MARTIN ROOKE'S 500 APPEARANCES FOR GORESBROOK CC (31/8/08)

Martin Rooke reached the milestone of 500 appearances for Goresbrook Cricket Club in their game against old friends and adverseries Surrey Ovalites at May & Bakers Annex Ground on Sunday. A founder member of the Club, Rooke made his debut back in May 1982. The 45 year old right arm seamer has taken 447 wickets with a career best of 8 for 23. Martin has four half centuries to his name in a total of 2,821 runs. He has also held 184 catches along the way.

A popular player amongst colleagues and opponents alike Martin’s positive enthusiasm never fails to rub off on his team mates. Rooke has been a pivotal figure in the development of Goresbrook’s prodigious Colts Section, dedicating hours of his time each week organising training sessions where he is an active coach. Local schools have also benefited over the years where Martin often assists with coaching sessions on a voluntary basis. His proudest moment at Goresbrook came when he managed the 2006 Matchplay side which reached the final at the Ford County Ground, Chelmsford.

 

 

U15 TOP THE HAVERING LEAGUE (26/8/08)

Goresbrook's U15 side's recent defeat over table topping Hornchurch meant each side finished the season with the same points tally. As Goresbrook had defeated Hornchurch, they automatically take top slot for only the second time in the clubs history. Manager Graham White said "It was a great match to finish the season and just rewards for the hard work the boys have put in throughout the season." 

 

TOBY MAUND REACHES 1000 RUNS FOR THE SEASON (16/8/08)

Toby Maund reached the landmark of 1,000 runs in a season during the current campaign for Goresbrook Cricket Club in their Lords International Essex League match against Ford Sports at the May & Baker Annex Ground on Saturday. At 17 years old, Maund is the youngest player to achieve the feat for the club. The right handed batsman has passed the 50 mark on 10 occasions going on to record two centuries with a best of 134 not out at Abridge. Maund has struck 131 fours and 16 sixes whilst amassing his tally. The teenager justifies the ‘all-rounder’ tag being a talented spin bowler with occasional outings behind the stumps.

 

 

SCOTT BARWICK REACHES 15,000 RUNS FOR GORESBROOK CC (19/7/08)

40 year old Scott Barwick became only the third Goresbrook cricketer to pass the magical 15,000 run mark for the Club. Barwick recorded the feat in unusual circumstances when he intended to watch son, Shane, play for the fourth eleven at Old Brentwoods. With late call ups depleting the fourth string’s squad Scott responded to the call from skipper Keith Maund to don the whites again. Barwick struck 42 to reach the landmark in his 746th appearance for the club. The right handed all rounder originally made his debut for Goresbrook in May 1982 as a 14 year old schoolboy and has accumulated 88 fifties going to make 10 centuries with his aggressive batting producing 199 sixes. Scott also holds the club record of 1,090 wickets with a season’s best 102 as a 16 year old in 1984. As a useful close fielder he has pouched 169 catches. A former first team captain, Barwick’s on the field activities over the last three years have been curtailed by serious injury but he has found his niche as the Manager of Goresbrook’s talented Under 11 Section this season.

 

ANDY LIVETT REACHES 15,000 RUNS FOR GORESBROOK CC

Andrew Livett reached the milestone of 15,000 runs for Goresbrook Cricket Club in the Second Eleven’s victory over Rainham 1st at May & Bakers Annex Ground on Saturday, becoming only the second player to achieve the landmark for the Dagenham based side. In typical fashion, the 45 year old right handed opening batsman struck a superb century, his eleventh since making his debut on 8th May, 1982 versus London Marshes. A founder member of the club, Livett has reached the magical 50 mark with the bat on no fewer than 92 occasions during 776 appearances for the club. He has also bagged 583 wickets with his wily, slow right arm bowling. Andy has also demonstrated his all-round ability in holding 267 catches whilst occasional outings as wicket keeper have yielded 21 stumpings. A popular player amongst colleagues and opponents alike Livett combines a competitive edge with the gentlemanly spirit held dear at Goresbrook.

 

 

GORESBROOK CC MINI-TOUR 2007  Nick Martin, Saturday 2nd XI player, has organised a mini tour to Weston super-Mare this coming summer. The tour will cover three days, Tuesday 31 July to Thursday 2nd August, and will  include three games, primarily for colts accompanied by their parents. Rooms have been booked at the Premier Travel Inn at Weston super-Mare. Travel to the West Country will commence from Dagenham early on the Tuesday morning, followed by the first game that afternoon. Travel home will be after Thursday's game. If you are interested, please contact Nick Martin for details on: 07919-921551.

 

LEE BARWICK REACHES 600 WICKETS

Lee Barwick reached the landmark of 600 wickets for Goresbrook Cricket Club in their Lords International Essex League match against Leyton County 2nds at the May & Baker Annex on Saturday. Barwick is only the third player to achieve the feat for the club. His haul of 4 for 21 took him to 603 victims for the club. The 35 year old right arm seamer has played for the club for 21 years since making his debut at 14 against Blythswood in May 1986. Lee has gone on to chalk up 598  appearances and has had to overcome a career threatening injury which prevented him from turning out in either of the 2005 or 2006 campaigns. Following surgery during the winter Barwick has returned with a flourish indeed he recorded his 29th half century for the Dagenham outfit in his second game back. The popular all rounder has also accumulated three centuries whilst at the crease. Barwick holds the gentlemanly ethics of the game dear and is respected by both colleagues and opponents alike. 

 

LAWRENCE WALSH REACHES 1000 WICKETS   

Lawrence Walsh reached the landmark of 1,000 wickets for Goresbrook Cricket Club in their Lords International Essex League match against Tennyson at Clayhall Park on Saturday 29 July. Walsh is only the second player to achieve the feat for the club. The 42 year old right arm leg-spinner has taken 5 or more wickets 25 times recording his best of 7 for 20 against Downshall at Seven Kings Park on 19th May, 1996.  A founder member of the club, Lawrence has notched up a record 855 appearances over 25 years. A genuine all rounder, Walsh has also reached 50 with the bat on no fewer than 158 occasions, going on to record 29 centuries whilst amassing a record 22,357 runs for the Dagenham outfit. He, typically, recorded an unbeaten 66 in Saturday’s outing. Lawrence is also the club’s leading protagonist in the field having accumulated 331 catches and 3 stumpings when called into emergency action behind the stumps! Walsh typifies the gentlemanly spirit of the game being one of the most respected club cricketers on the circuit admired by both colleagues and opponents alike. Words by Dean Barwick 

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