Magazine 2024 Final Full Res v1 - Flipbook - Page 16
What used to be regarded as the
norm has changed and con}nues
to change, and the Club needs to
Two successful ECB County Grant Much we琀琀er condi}ons
predict and react accordingly in
applica}ons yielded payments in presented the grounds team,
order to compete and provide an
Ollie, Ben and Roger Ward, with
excess of £12k. This allowed for
completely di昀昀erent challenges to atmosphere, environment and
new furniture in the main bar
product that is both a琀琀rac}ve and
that experienced in 2022.
area of the Clubhouse, and trisa}sfying to members and all
fold doors to be installed between Compliments from all quarters
prospec}ve members. The
the Hall and Snug Bar. In addi}on, are testament to improved
surfaces following end of season con}nued involvement of more
new pa}o furniture, increasing
ac}ve and commi琀琀ed personnel is
square renova}ons being
sea}ng capacity by 36, has
undertaken much earlier. Further vital to achieving these ambi}ons.
transformed the 8outside space9
into a much more appealing and innova}on is planned to improve
pace and bounce and to hopefully
welcoming area.
Nick Trend
keep the rapid growth of ouvields
Painstaking interac}on with the
Cricket Club Chairman
in check.
Surrey Cricket Founda}on has
The Club thanks all Commi琀琀ee
also resulted in a posi}ve
members, umpires and scorers,
outcome in regaining our
managers, coaches and assistants,
Clubmark status. Nick Bradwell
and all other volunteers for their
was presented with the Ian
Brialey Trophy in recogni}on for e昀昀orts during the year.
his perseverance and sterling
e昀昀orts in securing both grants and
Clubmark re-accredita}on.
Upda}ng the website will be
given increased priority.
is required to take this project
forward.
A further 2 new PVC screens were
purchased to replace older woodpanelled versions, which were
now not deemed appropriate or
昀椀nancially viable to repair. More
work is required to 昀椀nalise the
plan for protec}ng the lighter PVC
screens from wind damage.
Progress with the revised
addi}onal 2-lane nets project has
again stalled, having ascertained
that the Whitgiv Founda}on will
allow the Club to apply for
planning permission. Fresh energy
Sam Williams, 1st XI vice-captain, on his way to
126* vs Churt & Hindhead.
Our clubhouse and grounds are available for hire
Clubhouse - one o昀昀s or regular - Anna Warnock .................... clubhouse@tsssc.co.uk
Grounds - one o昀昀s or regular - Nick Trend .................................... ground@tsssc.co.uk
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