Banstead
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Banstead
CRICKET CLUB
It is an exciting time for everyone
involved with Banstead CC as the
club celebrates its 175th anniversary.
Sport in Profile Magazine recently
caught up with their Membership
Secretary Ray Watson to find out
more about what the club has been
doing to celebrate the occasion.
Atmosphere
“Banstead CC is on a high at the moment. The playing and
social membership has embraced the club’s 175th anniversary.
On the field, the First and Second XIs gained promotion to their
respective Surrey Championship Premier Divisions whilst the
U12s won the NEC league.
The U14s won their NEC league zone to reach the overall
league play-off. On the social side, members have enjoyed
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numerous events as well as the traditional August cricket
week. The club even gave an interview on Test Match Special.”
175th Anniversary
“We wanted to make the year a special one so had originally
intended to hold an anniversary game against the MCC and
repeat our successful PCA England Masters fixture for a third
year. However, some creative club members developed an
extensive calendar of events running from March to November.
We started with a Comedy Night followed by a Captains’
Wine Tasting and a Cake Competition themed on Test Match
Special. TMS producer, Adam Mountford, kindly agreed to
allow the winner to present the cake live on air at the Oval
Test.
That presentation ended up being a full interview with
Jonathan Agnew and 12 minutes of coverage about the club.
Thanks to Adam and the TMS team for welcoming us onto
the show. On the cricket front, we invited Isle of Wight side,
Northwood CC, to Banstead, as they are also celebrating 175
years. Banstead CC visited them 25 years ago for our joint
150th anniversaries.”