Last night the Club held its annual AGM. Many issues where discussed across the evening with several to be resolved at a later date. One of the key ones was the Adults subscription and best options method of charges, as to being a yearly fee and match fee or just a fixed higher level for matches. A new committee has been set up on the senior Cricket side led by Jon Allen amongst other who will be looking at all aspects of the playing side and how the club can move forward in the future.

The club has decided to accept a zero tolerance with regards to the use of drugs on the club premises, further statements on this and potential posters will be going up around the club in the future months.

The committee realise that improvements are required on the Spicers Playing side and are considering various improvements such as side-screens and an Electronic Scoreboard. Also improvements to the patio area and possible enlargement and maybe some form of covered area. All suggestion made to the club will be considered.

The club also at sometime will have to get the old pavilion knocked down.

For peoples information following comments it has been agreed that the senior presentation will formed as a dinner next year with the date set for 6th October 2018.

On the playing side the captains for next season where selected. The 1st and 2nd team captains remain unchanged with Rehman Ahmed and Lewis Aldred. Following a vote Rob Coldwell was appointed 3rd team captain moving up from 4th team captain. The club thanked Dave Whellams for leading the 3rd team since 2009. Dave record as Captain was as such:

Appointed Captain 2009 in this time they have played 143 matches approximately of these 72 wins, 20 draws and 50 loses or abandoned and 1 tied. Win rate of 50.34%
2013 3rd XI Div 2 Champions
2014 3rd XI Div 1 Champions
2015 3rd XI Premier League Runners Up.

The club with Rob Coldwell moving up from 4th to 3rd team captain following a vote have appointed Mashood Iqbal as the new 4th team captaining. He has a big act to follow on after Rob Coldwell successful stint. Rob was appointed in 2010 and record reads as this:

Appointed Captain in 2010 in this time they have played 122 matches approximately of these 71 wins, 23 draws, 28 games lost or abandoned. Win rate of 58.19%
2011 4th XI Div 3 Champions
2013 4th XI Div 2 Champions
2014 4th XI Div 1 Champions
2015 4th XI Premier League Champions
2016 3rd XI Div 3 Champions

On the 5th team front Jack Sykes has decided to retire as captain, currently nobody has come forward to take on the role. Paul and Christine Baxter have stated they would manage the team, this would ease any burden on the an appointed captain with only the on-field duties to contend with.

On the finance side the club is doing well but things will be known better in 12 months time how the club is progressing as we will have a full year operating in the new clubhouse.

On the Committee side Alan Howick remains as Club President alongside all the existing committee of Simon Radbourne-Chairman, Pip Riddell-Secretary, Jenny-Tasker Treasurer, Cliff Clark-Fixture Secretary, Lorraine Burton-Welfare and Child Protection, Jon Allen-Parent Rep and Child Protection, Tracy Sykes-Social Secretary, Paul Baxter-Colts Manager and Bill Sorensen and Craig Messenger Committee Members.

All of the Committee are looking forward to seeing the club progress over the next 12 months both on and off the pitch.