>>Hello and welcom e to the eighth edition of the From e Cricket Club Newsletter.

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1 >>Issue no. 8 >>Frome Cricket >>From e Cricket Club Newsletter 1 >>2016 New Season Edition (Summer 2015 to February 2016) >>Contact Frome CC! Website: /// fromecricketclub@sky.com /// Facebook: Frome Cricket Club SOMERSET TRIO! Colin Dredge, Robin Lett and Mark Harman have all played for Somerset CCC over the years- and now they all play key roles at Frome Cricket Club. After the 2015 Annual General Meeting it was announced that Colin Dredge (far left) will be the new Club President. Robin Lett (middle) has been appointed new club coach whilst Mark Harman (right) will be coaching the Frome Falcons U19 side for Frome s first season in the exciting England and Wales Cricket Board U19 T20 competition in >>Hello and welcom e to the eighth edition of the From e Cricket Club Newsletter. >>We have plenty of exciting new developm ents in this production as we look back at 2015 whilst including features building towards the 2016 cam paign: Annual General Meeting -Spotlight On Joe Quinn and Alex Bleakley -Coaching changes at From e Cricket Club -Sam Wheeler s Captain s Colum n -Stat Attack from the 2015 Cam paign

2 >>From e Cricket Club Newsletter 2 >>Spotlight On Joseph Quinn! >>Questions asked by Aaron Woodruff Joseph Quinn marked his arrival at Frome in style in 2015 as he scored 77 on his first match at Fromefield for the 2nd XI. He went on to score an unbeaten knock of 101 for the 3rd XI- before making 8 appearances for the 1st XI. Now 2nd XI captain for 2016, he answers the questions in Spotlight On >>About Cricket First Match: At school, U15 s; Idol Cricketers: Viv Richards, Joel Garner, Ian Botham, Brian Lara; Favourite Moments in Cricket: Winning the league; County Cricket Club Supported: Lancashire >>Your Favourite Drink: Tequila; Food: Italian & M exican; Football Team: Liverpool; TV Programme: South Park; Film: Shawshank Redemption; Other Sports: Football, boxing, tennis and darts Pictures: Joe is pictured batting his way to 101 not against Saltford at Fromefield this year. PHOTO S: Daniel Weston >>Other Questions Who are your sporting heroes? Kenny Dalglish, Daley Thompson, M arco van Basten If you were an animal, what would you be? Chimpanzee If you could invite five guests to a dinner party, who would they be? John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Christopher Hitchens, Kenny Dalglish, Franky Boyle >> And Finally If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you take? Book, music and sun cream! THANKS TO JOE FOR TAKING PART!

3 >>From e Cricket Club Newsletter 3 >>2015 AGM >>Report by Nick Larder >>The Annual General Meeting of Frome Cricket Club took place on Sunday 13th December. The following officers were elected. President Mr Colin Dredge Chairman Mr Clive Copp Vice Chairman Mr Nick Larder Treasurer Mr Ryan Sainsbury Secretary Mr Mike Cooper 1st XI Captain Mr Mark Sanger 1st XI Vice Captain Mr Dan Dredge 2nd XI Captain Mr Joe Quinn 2nd XI Vice Captain Mr Craig Dredge Sunday XI Captain Mr Robin Lett Sunday XI Vice Mr Mark Watts Following the formalities a discussion was held regarding the newly adopted Cricket Development plan regarding future cricket development and direction for all age groups. >> Exciting coaching changes for 2016 >>Frome Cricket Club is looking forward to 2016 with an exciting new coaching set up at the club. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Lett (pictured bottom right) as the new head coach at Frome. Robin will be responsible for all coaching structure for both juniors and seniors. Robin is an ECB Level three coach and brings extensive experience as a player and coach. As well as organising coaching sessions for all age groups, Robin will Joe Quinn 101* (10/05/2015) captain the Sunday Development side in the newly formed Three Counties Cricket League. This new league will offer all players high quality cricket with the aim of developing young players into quality senior cricket. >>Pre Season Training Youth Training sessions started on Friday 22nd January 2016 at Frome Leisure Centre in the main hall 6 to 7pm. These sessions are for 9 15 year olds and are open to all. Senior Training sessions commence on Sunday 7th February 2016 at Writhlington Sports Centre from 6 to 7.30pm. These sessions are for 16 years and upwards and are open to all, past, current and new players. Colin Dredge is the new Club President of Frome Cricket Club

4 >>From e Cricket Club Newsletter 4 >>Captain s Colum n- Sam Wheeler It was always going to be a tough season for the club following the unprecedented success of 2014; however the club and players will undoubtedly be much stronger for the experience. The First XI - with a bit of help from a restructure - maintained their status at tier three of the West of England Premier League. With many teams joining from the level below in 2015 the Firsts should be well-positioned to compete at the top end of the division during As many of the players approach their prime and with a years experience at a higher level under their belt the side will be confident of an improved showing next summer. The seconds also suffered a difficult summer, finishing towards the bottom of their respective division meaning they'll end of in Division Four of the Somerset Cricket League. Having seen several of their more promising prospects move onto first team cricket the twos still managed to enjoyed some strong performances and wins, however life was tough in a league with many quality sides. They were still able to blood several other players from the club's youth section which is encouraging for The club will have to work hard during the off season to find a replacement for skipper Josh Cantrell who stands down after four year of outstanding service. The Thirds enjoyed an excellent season under 18-year-old Mark Watts, winning the title with a side of largely youth players. Some excellent performances with bat and ball from almost all of the young side on occasions helped them to a deserved league title. Finally the club says goodbye to its overseas pro Alex Bleakley after October's presentation evening. Alex has enjoyed unbelievable success during his time with the club and helped us achieve new highs. We wish him the best in whatever he chooses to do next.

5 >>From e Cricket Club Newsletter 5 >>Stat Attack League Season >>Most 1st XI Wickets: Eddy Neal (24) >>Most Games: Mark Watts (31) >>Most Wickets: Mark Watts (36) >>Most 3rd XI Wickets: Arthur Harman (21) >>Best 2nd XI Economy: Clive Hamblin (3.54) >>Most Runs Scored: Alex Bleakley (846) >>Most Fielding Catches: Alex Bleakley (13) >>Most 2nd XI Wickets: Mathew Bracher (20) >>Most Tons: Alex Bleakley/ Joseph Quinn (1) >>Most 2nd XI Runs: Andrew Stonell (533)

6 >>From e Cricket Club Newsletter 6 >>Spotlight On Alex Bleakley >> Questions asked by Aaron Woodruff >> About cricket First ever match: I can t really remember. Maybe a milo (windball) game at age 8? It was so long ago; Idol cricketers: Stuart Clark, George Bailey, Huss; Favourite moment in a Frome CC shirt: Had to be winning the league last year although every win is a good one; Favourite innings/match for Frome: Midsomer Norton this year when we pulled together with the bat and Sparky took 5. Dave s antics at the Staplegrove game last year was great as well; Favourite moment at Frome: Just about every Saturday night. >> Your favourite Drink: Lilley's; Food: Spag Bol ; Sports teams: Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Giants (NFL), anything/one Australian; TV Programme: Scrubs/ Any sport on TV; Film: Oceans 11; Type of music: Aussie Hip Hop; Sports (other than cricket!): All (except netball) >> Other questions Who are your sporting heroes? Ponting and Waugh If you were an animal, what would you be? Probably a dog or a cat so I could be someone s pet and have a cruzy life If you could invite five guests to a dinner party, who would they be? Macklemore, Steve Waugh, Robert Downy Jnr, Scarlett Johansson and Angelina Jolie >> And Finally If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you take? Scarlet Johansson Angelina Jolie, Lilley's! THANKS TO ALEX FOR TAKING PART! PHOTO S: Daniel Weston

7 >>From e Cricket Club Newsletter 7 >> Payman.co.uk to partner Frome Falcons >> Local Frome business Payman.co.uk to partner Frome Falcons U19 T20 team. >> Frome CC is extremely proud to announce Frome Business Payman.co.uk as partner to the Frome Falcons U19 T20 side for 2016/2017. Based in Frome, Somerset, payman has been trading as an Ltd company since 1999, having acquired the Payroll Management business of PPP Services which had been set up 10 years earlier by Jim Parsons, following more than 15 years with a multinational corporation. Jim, the Company Secretary, is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, (MCIPP) and has 47 years experience with Payroll, Pensions & Personnel. The Payroll Manager, Craig Parsons MCIPP, has recently been granted Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals and has been with the business for over fifteen years, and between them they can offer over 60 years experience of Payroll and related Personnel matters. Nick Larder from Frome CC: Jim and his team have been long serving supporters of youth cricket at Frome, and it is with great pleasure that this now extends to the Under 19 T20 squad. Frome Falcons will be playing in the England and Wales Cricket Board U19 T20 competition in 2016/17. The games will offer the full T20 package, coloured clothing, music, BBQ's and great cricket. The falcons will be playing their home games in 2016 on the Fridays, the 15th, 22nd & 29th of July with a 6pm start. Come on down to Fromefield, it will be a great experience! >> Senior League Fixtures Released >>The fixtures for the st, 2nd and 3rd XI s league campaign are now on the team fixture section of our official website. Aswell as this, the above mentioned Frome Falcons fixtures on online. Visit our website to take a look at the fixtures: >> New floor at Frome Cricket Club >> Frome Cricket Club has now completed its new floor in the clubhouse. The work is part of our ongoing commitment to improve facilities both on and off the pitch at Frome CC and has been made possible by fundraising from our members and courtesy of a grant funding from the Big lottery fund. The Work has been carried out by Frome based Allsop Carpets and Flooring and was completed on Friday 8th January. This complement s the new furniture purchased to further enhance the clubhouse for social use and functions. A gallery of the changes is online.

8 >>From e Cricket Club Newsletter 8 >> Graham Barnes >> Frome Cricket Club President Graham Barnes sadly passed away in October Here, an article from the Frome Standard looks back at Graham s life: >> Touching tributes have been paid to a well-known Frome man who passed away earlier this month. Graham Barnes, of The Mount, who was president of Frome Cricket Club, died peacefully at home on October 17, aged 81. The grandfather-of-five, affectionately known to many as Barney, was born in Great Elm, the third of four children, in The family moved to Milk Street when his father Frederick took on the role of caretaker at the school, which Mr Barnes attended. He later went to Oakfield Road School and left at 15 to take up an apprenticeship with Butler and Tanner in In 1952 Mr Barnes was called up for National Service and served as a corporal. Once he had completed his service he returned to Butler and Tanner to finish his apprenticeship and spent the next 25 years with the printing firm. Mr Barnes met his wife of 54 years, Carole, at the South Parade Club in 1960 and the couple married a year later at the Holy Trinity Church. They set up home in Gentle Street and went on to have two daughters, Karen and Nicola. During his time at Butler and Tanner Mr Barnes was a member of the Caxton Club and loved to play table tennis and skittles. The family were involved in cricket and football in Frome and spent many happy summers at Frome Cricket Club, with Mr Barnes being second team captain on Sundays and his wife helping with the teas and behind the bar. They even took over management of the bar in the 1980s, a time Mrs Barnes described as incredibly happy for family and friends. Mr Barnes was given honorary membership of the cricket club and was awarded with a plaque by Somerset County Cricket Board for his services to the club. When he finished playing football at Frome Town Reserves he became a referee for ten years and was also president of the Somerset branch of the Referee Association. Mr Barnes could often be found at Badgers Hill watching a home game. Before his retirement in 1999 he worked as caretaker at Frome College for ten years. Mr and Mrs Barnes would often holiday at Pontins, sometimes twice a year. In 2011 the family came together to celebrate the couple's golden wedding at the Assembly Rooms, an evening the couple thoroughly enjoyed. Described by his family as a well-respected man, his pride and joy was his five grandchildren, Jessica, 21, Joe, 21, Sam, 19, Ben, 17 and Tom, 15 and spent a lot of happy times with them growing up. The last game he watched at Frome Cricket Club he witnessed Tom take two wickets, which made him very proud. His godson, Colin Dredge, said: "Graham was a very well respected man and all the time I knew him, I never heard a bad word said against him. In many ways he was the backbone of Frome Cricket Club and very much a family man. He adored his family and was very proud of his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed." Mr Barnes's funeral took place on Friday, October 30, at Haycombe Crematorium at 11.30am. It was followed by refreshments at Frome Cricket Club. Family flowers only, donations to the cricket club. As a mark of respect Frome Town Football Club held a minute's silence on Saturday, October 18. >>Prim ary Partner of From e Cricket Club: