WOODCOTE Cricket Club held their annual awards evening at the Highwayman, in Exlade Street, with a series of fine performances being rewarded on Saturday night.

At the end of the club’s 137th season there was a very good attendance to celebrate a successful season of league and friendly cricket. 

Chairman, Sam Peates, welcomed the guests and announced the winners of the many club trophies. 

Jonny Clark and Paul Knox scooped three trophies apiece, while Ryan Lennard and Pete Roberts got two.

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Jonny Aldridge won the Christopher Quinton Memorial Cup for long-standing service.

Ben Danks was young player of the year for the second consecutive year, while groundsman and Sunday captain, Jonny Aldridge, received recognition for over 30 years’ active service to the club with the award of the Christopher Quinton Cup. 

Pete Roberts was also acknowledged for almost 30 years as a regular player with the presentation of the President’s Trophy.

Roll of Honour:

All rounder (Laura Cup) – Paul Knox; Batsman (Jack Hatt Cup) – Jonny Clark; Bowler (Bob Humphrey Cup) – Mark Pearson; Fielder (Halarose Cup) – James Worsfold and Paul Knox; Wicketkeeper (Deborah Cup) – Ryan Lennard; Young Player (Martin Smith Cup) – Ben Danks; Saturday Player (Scott Gore Cup) – Ryan Lennard; Sunday Player (Jim Pearson Cup) – Jonny Clark; Midweek Player (Notwood Shield) – Jez Mayo; Most Ducks (Duck Trophy) – James Worsfold; Top score (Village Club Cup) – Simon Fuller (109no); Best bowling figures (Ron King Cup) – Pete Roberts (7-54); Best Individual (Centenary Trophy) – Paul Knox; Most 50s (Pat Lee-Mace Jug) – Jonny Clark; Long and Active Service (Christopher Quinton Memorial Cup) – Jonny Aldridge; President’s Choice (President’s Trophy) – Pete Roberts; Non-playing contribution (Jack Hatt Tankard) –Jeff Sheldon.

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Above: Batsman of the Year, Jonny Clark, with Woodcote chairman, Sam Peates.

Below: Jeff Sheldon won the Jack Hatt tankard for non-playing contribution.

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