Clackmannan County Cricket Club

Post Season 2009

Indoor Practice in 2010 will be at Dollar Academy starting on Thursday 7th January then every week until 25th March. Juniors from 7 pm till 8pm, seniors from 8pm until 10pm . Contact this site for further details.

Saturday 5th December Pre-Christmas Dinner, cancelled sorry.

Thursday 3rd December The club AGM was held at the Arns. The main point was, that after holding membership fees static for four years our current financial position led to a motion (from the floor) to increase the membership fees by 10%. For details and 2010 membership form click here. For details of the "new committee" click here.

The latest Newsletter is available to download here. It's a PDF file.

Friday 20th November. A club Pool competition wasn't held on Friday 20th thanks to the five guys who DID turn up..............for those who said they would but didn't............well it was raining!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Saturday 7th November. A meeting of the CCCC Railway club was held at the Arns at 7.30pm. A good attendance of railheads enjoyed several local rail videos and some interesting discussion.

Friday 6th November The Junior Quiz night was a great success, thanks to Linda Ross, quiz compere Marie Campbell and Alison Ramsay for her talk on playing for the club and for Scotland. Thanks also to Morven Ross for the Quiz powerpoint. Belated congratulations to Morven Ross who has become one of Cricket Scotlands apprentices and will work with Forth Valley schools and clubs. Morven has also just achived her UKCC level one coaching certificate at Cricket Scotlands Cricket Academy in Edinburgh. Well done Morven.

Saturday 31st October The Quiz night at the Arns was well attended. Thanks to Graham Fraser for all his hard work and to those present for creating such a happy and relaxed atmosphere. Thanks are also due to the winners - (a players team no less!!) the "Beer & crisps" for donating their prize money to the club.

Saturday 24th October Keith Hefers sisters 13th Birthday party, invited guests only.

Friday 9th October - 7.30 pm at Prestonfield Golf Club - ESCA Annual Awards Dinner.

Thursday 1st October Best wishes from all at the club to Dougie and Amilia Brown on their marriage.

Saturday 26th September Club senior awards night, Contact Graham Fraser if you intend going to this event since space is at a premium.

Thursday 17th September A six-a-side football (keep fit!!!) session is being organised in the "new" Alloa Academy from 8.00pm until 9.00pm. It's on the astro (a big pitch). A minimum of six-a-side is needed to make it work, cost £3 Coxy is organising it and needs to know by 7 pm Wednesday if there are enough bodies otherwise he will have to cancell - contact 07863 828019 to confirm.

Sunday 20th September 3rd XI v Kirriemuir at The Hill, Kirriemuir. Final S&PCU game. Kirriemuir 69 ao (D Orr 13, K Hefer 3 for 12, T Sultan 3 for 3). Clackmannan 72 for 4 ( A Alamgir 29, T Sultan 15.) scorecard, Report. This should keep the 3rds in 2nd spot, congratulations guys and well done today to those who put the club first................nine players out of how many - 54 and you think promotion is an option!!!!

Saturday 19th September ground works day. Started at 10.00 am. Thanks to the usual suspects, notably no one under thirty..........

Thursday 17th September. Bar training took place at Claremont Lodge.

Wednesday 16th September UKCC Introductory coaching certificate at Alloa Academt 6.00pm till 10.00pm. Cancelled due to lack of support, next course in March.

Monday 14th September Committee meeting 7.00pm at the Arns.

Sunday 13th September 3rd XI v Gargunnock, at the Arns, game off ground too soft, grass too long.

Friday 11th September Megans Birthday Party in the clubhouse 6pm till 9pm, invited guests only.

Sunday 6th September. 3rd XI v Glendelvine cancelled due to waterlogged pitch

The 2009 Statistics for 1sts & 3rds are available 2nds up soon. New pics on the team section and more to come in other folders - awaiting videos for "Celebration Saturday" - bribery is an option........

August

Sunday 30th August 3rd XI v Kirriemuir at The Arns.Clackmannan 109 ao (N Jhangir 19, T Sultan 19, A Sturrock 4 for 17). Kireriemuir 50 for 1 (G Hewitson 28no) Game abandoned rain. scorecard, report.

Saturday 29th August. The club photo is due to be attempted (yet again) at 11.00 am. All players and officials are asked to attend promptly for an 11.00 am photo. Could players please wear whites.

Saturday 29th August 1st XI v Townhill at The Arns, Clackmannan 282 for 4 (G S Oliver 121no, C Black 93) Townhill 18 ao (K Hefer 4 for 5)., scorecard, Report. Promotion and championship we think, well done the ones. 2nd XI v Fauldhouse at Fauldhouse Game cancelled which, we think, gives us promotion and make us division 7 champions!!!! Congratulations guys, well played. An end of ESCA season libation will take place at The Arns after the games, all members welcome.

Friday 28th August Weir Pumps game, cancelled until start of Season 2010.

Sunday 23rd August 3rd XI v Falkland 3 at the Arns. Game Cancelled, after 7 hours of constant rain the outfield is "a bit wet"! Still... No. 9 is through at 12.30'ish.

Saturday 22nd August 1st XI v Watsonians 3 at Craiglockhart Watsonians 57 ao, Clackmannan 58 for 2 (G S Oliver 29) scorecard, report. 2nd XI v Dalgety Bay at the Arns. Game Cancelled, unfortunately Dalgety Bay can't raise a team.

Saturday 22nd August I believe a decision has been made to pospone the club photo until next week, 29th? Thanks for the info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday 22nd August Weir Pumps match 4.30 pm 20 overs. Cancelled, ground conditions. Re-organised for Friday 28th August.

Wednesday 19th August Weirs practice 4.30 - 6.30 cancelled, bad weather. Committee meeting at 7.00 pm.

Sunday 16th August 3rd XI v Kinross 2 at Kinross Clackmannan 237 for 6 (K Hefer 94, J McCann 45, N Jahangir 35) Kinross 133ao (J Mitchell 52 no) scorecard, Report.

Saturday 15th August 1st XI v Dunfermline 2 at The Arns Game cancelled due to weather and pitch conditions. 2nd XI v West Lothian 3 at Beeslack High School EH26 0QF Game off, weather .

Saturday 15th August at 11.15 am at The Arns a Players Photograph will be taken. After due consideration at the Friday night club and with Craig this is being rescheduled to a time when the rain stops - probably about 2011.

Wednesday 19th August Weir pumps - practice in nets 4.30 till 6.30

Monday 10th to Friday 14th August from 10.00am until 12 noon, Zest Summer Cricket program in conjunction with Clackmannanshire Sports Development at the Arns.

Sunday 9th August 3rd XI V Stirling in a friendly at the Arns. Clackmannan 134 ao Stirling 39 for 0, rain stopped play.

Saturday 8th August 1st XI v Kirk Brae at Double Hedges.Clackmannan 274 for 7 (T Sultan 48no, C Black44) Kirkbrae 143 ao (U Pathania 61, R Ashraf 3 for 17, N Jhangir 3 for 25). Scorecard, Report... 2nd XI v Corstorphine 3 at the Arns Corstorphine 210 for 5 (Gus Hoffman 97no, Sean Hoffman 33), Clackmannan148 ao(Ken Hutchison 42, Richard Passe 22, Alan Moore 4 for 52)Scorecard, Report.

Wednesday 5th August Forth Valley U15 v Borders U15 at the Arns, start time 11.00am Win for Borders by one wicket.

Geoff Logan sends his good wishes to all at the club, Geoff plays for Koonwarra Leongatha CC in Oz.

Sunday 2nd August 3rd XI v Almond Valley at Doo'cot. Clackmannan 54 ao, Almond Valley 53 ao. Scorecard, Report - this report should be worth reading!!!!!

Saturday 1st August 1st XI v Haddington at The Arns. Haddington 144 for 8 off 18.1 Abandoned (R Prenter 33, R Hiley 31, R Ashraf 2 for 19) scorecard Report. 2nd XI v Marchmont 2 at Edinburgh. Clackmannan 245 for 9 off 50 ( K Hutchison 73, D Watkins 47, A Alamgir 41). Marchmont 190 ao ( A Renwick 106, P Snowdon 38, A Band 2 for 21) Scorecard, Report.

July

Sunday to Friday 24th to 28th. Congratulations to the Under 17 womens squad including Morven Ross of CCCC on their results in Holland in the Europeans and being runners up in the twenty20.

Wednesday 29th July Bar training to meet the requirements of the 2005 Licensing Scotland Act, at the clubhouse for 7.30pm.

Sunday 26th July 3rd XI v Meigle at The Arns Game cancelled due to weather and ground conditions.

Saturday 25th July 1st XI V Edinburgh University Staff at Edinburgh. Win Scorecard Report , 2nd XI v Edinburgh 3 at The Arns. Clackmannan 219 for 6 G Taylor 82, R Passe 69no N Akhtar 2 for 33, Edinburgh 222 for 9 A Azad 57, I Khan 43, S Iftikhar 41, A Alamgir 3 for 33. Scorecard, Report

Sunday 19th July Blair Campbell, Jamie McCann, Charlie McNish, Graham Oliver and Dan Smith travel to Holland as part of the under 17 Forth Valley team to play Holland U17's. The U17's play three games in Bloemendaal, Haarlem and VRA Amsterdam and return on Friday.

Sunday 19th July the 3rd XI v Hamilton CC at the Arns has also been cancelled, they can't get a team, the scheduled game against Dollar was cancelled because the Hillfoots side have to play a reorganised cup game. So if the weather allows, the thirds are playing Musalla again!

Saturday 18th July 1st XI v SMRH 2 at the Arns. Clackmannan 208 for 6 ( D Smith 74, A Rasul 37) SMRH 82 (V Coltherd 23, T Sultan 4 for 11) Scorecard, . Report. 2nd XI v SMRH 3 at Inverleith. Clackmannan 176 for 9 (S Malcolmson 38, D Watkins 34, ? Jones 3 for 39) SMRH 141 ao (? Napier 45no, ? Clark 30, N Ramsay 4 for 12) Scorecard, Report.

Wednesday 15th July Arns XI v Musalla - details of the water skiing competition available soon - mad bu####s

Monday 13th July Junior practice cancelled, ground is waterlogged.

Sunday 12th July. 3rd XI v St Modans Clackmannan 237 ao (R Ashraf 57, A Alamgir 54, R Sashgiri 3 for 36) St Modans 164 ao ( R Sashgiri 52, R Ashraf 3 for 10, W Kay 3 for 43) Scorecard , Report .

Saturday 11th July 1st XI v Dunfermline Carnegie at Pitreavie. Clackmannan 259 for 7 (G S Oliver 46, C Black 40, K Hefer 32, G Ross 3 for 38). Dunf Carnegie 129 for 8 (Wauchop 28, Ross 25, C Black 2 for 16, R Ashraf 2 for 20) Scorecard, Report. 2nd XI v Dunbar at The Arns. Clackmannan 214 ao ( A Alamgir 83, D Watkins 47, N Ramsay 35, R Duff 4 for 12), Dunbar 156ao ( C Greco 95, N Ramsay 4 for 9, A Ramsay 4 for 23. Scorecard, Report.

Friday 10th July Forth Valley Academy practice and parents meeting for Amsterdam trip. Practice starts 6.30 pm.

Wednesday 8th July Committee meeting 7.00 pm

Sunday 5th July 3rd XI v Glendelvine at The Arns. 3rd XI 125 ao (R Ashraf 46, T Sultan 44, M Yellowlees 3 for 39). Glendelvine 126 for 8 ( S Tait 43, J Ross 25, A Rasul 3 for 15) Scorecard, Report.

Saturday 4th July 1st XI v Broomhall at The Cairns . Clackmannan 287 for 6 (C Black 174noT Sultan 30. Broomhall 118ao (R Grant 43, C Black 2 for 1, A Oliver 2 for 1) Scorecard, Report. 2nd XI v Largo 3 at The Arns. Largo 146 for 8 (S Gillespie 58, N Ramsay 2 for 13) Clackmannan 147 for 5 ( R Passe 46no, G Anderson 32) scorecard, Report.

Friday 3rd July 6-a-side, Rasul's Rovers v Buna's Bashers. Cancelled, the basher wiz baby sitting!!!

June

Sunday 28th June 3rd team v Kirriemuir game cancelled Kirrie can't get a team, however the game will be re-arranged for September. Third Sunday cancellation in four weeks, sorry guys.

Saturday 27th June The 1st XI game against Townhill cancelled due to rain in Dunfermline. 2nd XI v Fauldhouse 2 at the Arns, Clackmannan 226 ao A Alamgir 40, A Rasul 40 no, J Kelly 3 for 30. Fauldhouse 192 ao D Crumpton 47 N Ramsay 4 for 35. Scorecard,. Report

Monday 22nd June Dundee University v Napier University at The Arns in the Scottish University Cup Final. Dundee 146 ao, Napier 147 for 5? Awaiting details.

Sunday 21st June 3rd XI v Falkland 3 at Falkland. Clackmannan scored 311 A Alamigir 70, N Jhangir 57, T Sultan 42. Falkland 186 (D Lawson 37, C Bell 35, K Ali 4 for 46) . Scorecard. Forth Valley U17's v Border U17's at the Arns... Game cancelled Borders couldn't get a team!!.

Saturday 20th June . 1st XI v Watsonians 3 at the Arns. Clackmannan 278 ao G S Oliver 111, C Black 34. Watsonians 53 ao C Black 4 for 10 T Sultan 2 for 7. Scorecard. report 2nd team v Dalgety Bay at Dalgety Bay. Clackmannan 163 ao, Dalgety Bay 110'ish? Scorecard, Report

Friday 19th June The annual parents v juniors barbecue was a great success with no rain for a change. Photos ?

Sunday 14th June Kwik cricketers to the John Cooper competition in Stirling. 3rd XI v Kinross 2 at the Arns Game Cancelled - Kinross can't raise a team - sorry guys!!

Saturday 13th June 1st XI v Dunfermline 2 at McKane Park.Dunfermline 227 for 8 (Hines 77, C Black 4 for 44). Clackmannan 215 ao (C Black 58, A Oliver 44, P Hooper 40) Scorecard, Report . 2nd XI v West Lothian 3 at the Arns 1.30 pm start. West Lothian 191 for 5 after 45 overs. Scorecard, Report

Friday 12th June So far plenty interest but no forms returned for the six-a-side, so no games this week. Forth Valley Academy squad practice at Stirling 6.30 till 8.30 pm.

Sunday 7th June Forth Valley Kwik Cricket at the Arns from 10.30 till 12.30 pm. 3rd XI v Stirling Cancelled - however ground hired out for Alloa Muslims v Stirling Muslims, start time 1.30 pm.

Saturday 6th June 1st XI v Kirk Brae at the Arns. Clackmannan 250 for 5. ( K Hefer 86, G C Oliver 82 no, A Saleem 3 for 33). Kirk Brae 243 ao (S Colvin 102 D Sangster 85 R Ashraf 3 for 14 Scorecard. Report. 2nd XI v Corstorphine at Bangholm EH6 4RH. Corstorphine 143'ish, Clackmannan 144'ish Scorecard, Report.

Friday 5th June First games in the 6-a-side Social cricket league, starts 6.30.

Wednesday 3rd June The Arns XI played Gargunnock at Meiklewood. Arns XI 136 for 7 (G Taylor 37, C Black 30). Gargunnock 102 for 6 (K Ali 2 for 23, ? Kennedy 31. Report. Scorecard. Committee meeting at the Arns 7.00 pm

Monday 1st June The Primary Schools Kwik Cricket Tournament will be played at the Arns from 3.30 pm till 6.00 pm. (Junior practice at the usual times)

May

Sunday 31st May The Forth Valley Area squad training is at the Arns from 10.30 till 12.30. The Kwik cricketers travel to Bluebellwood Park, Bannockburn for the Forth Valley Tournament. The 3rd XI played Almond Valley at the Arns. Clackmannan 138 a.o. Almond Valley 139 for 8. Scorecard. Report.

Saturday 30th May The 1st XI travelled to Tyninghame to play Haddington. Haddington 213 for 8. Clackmannan 185 ao. Scorecard . Report. The 2nd XI at home to Marchmont 2. Marchmont 102 ao after 43 overs (H Ramachandra 25 A Band 2 for 22) Clackmannan 103 for 0 (T Sultan 74 no R Passe 21 no) Scorecard . Report

Friday 29th May The Forth Valley Academy squad training starts at the Arns at 6.30 until 8.30 pm

Thursday 28th May Clackmannanshire Schools Primary Festival for primary five pupils at The Arns in conjunction with Clackmannanshire Sports Development, SportsCentral and the ASDA healthy eating roadshow.

Monday 25th May meeting for all Junior parents to explain the clubs participation in the Positive Coaching Scotland Scheme. The meeting led by Alison Mackie of Clackmannanshire Sports Development starts at 6.30 till 7.30, refreshments will be served after this with the chance to chat about the clubs plans for the junior section.

Sunday 24th May 3rd XI v Meigle at Victory Park Meigle. Meigle won, but the scorecard is such a mess it could take some time to sort out what went on.

Saturday 23rd May 1st XI v Edinburgh University Staff at the Arns Edin Uni 91 a.o S Malkin 28 K Hefer 3 for 20. Clackmannan 94 for 2 C Black 33 no D Smith 19 Scorecard. Report 2nd XI v Edinburgh 3 at Campbell Park. Edinburgh 3 148 ao, Shakeel 66, W Kay 5 for 12. Clackmannan 2 115 ao B Campbell 35, R Odendal 28, M Razzaw 5 for 17. tut tut threw it away boys! scorecard . Report.

Sunday 17th May. The Kwik cricketers travel to New Williamfield to play in a Forth Valley Festival 10.15 till 1.00 pm Forth Valley Area squad have a practice at New Williamfield 10.30 till 12.30. The 3rd team played Cupar 2 at the Arns in a friendly. Clackmannan 3 96 all out R Odendal 29, N Jhangir 26, S Bedford 3 for 5, C Walker 3 for 10. Cupar 3 97 for 6, H Forsman 53 no. scorecard.

Saturday 16th May First XI travelled to Inverleith to play SMRH 2. Clackmannan 260 for 6 C Black 142 no. P Hooper 49 no, SMRH 2, 53 all out, R Ashraf 6 for 27, W Kay 2 for 1. Report. Scorecard The 2nd team game against SMRH 3 at the Arns, was cancelled, unfortunately SMRH couldn't raise a team.

James Couper the clubs superfit human dynamo is, after his finals, cycling from John o Groats to Lands End. He intends to start this marathon, numb bum event on the 29th of May. You can donate cash to his endevours (in aid of the club) by logging on to the webpage shown. May the force be with you, James. https://esca.workwithus.org/Fundraising/Donate.aspx?page=4981

Monday 11th May Coaches meeting with Alison Mackie about the Positive Coaching Scotland coaching scheme which the club is doing. All coaches must attend this meeting or the meeting later in the month (for parents) to be eligible to coach for the club. Meeting starts at 5.00pm till 6.00 pm.

Saturday 9th May 1st XI v Dunfermline Carnegie at the Arns - Game will be on the artificial, Game off outfield waterlogged. 2nd XI V Dunbar at Dunbar. Game Abandoned after 12 overs, Dunbar 36 for 1? A Ramsay 1 for 5. scorecard. Report.

Friday 8th May U15 v Kinross cancelled, ground conditions.

Wednesday 6th May game against Gargunnock cancelled, outfield too sodden! ......that's wet.

Sunday 3rd May Forth Valley Kwik Cricket Festival at the Arns 10.30 - 1.30 pm. Photos . 3rd XI v St Modans at Bluebell Park. Clackmannan 219 ao (A Alamgir 54), St Modans 150 for 8 G Pollock 58 Half scorecard!!!

Saturday 2nd May 1st team played Broomhall at the Arns Broomhall 153 ao, J Grant 32, L Docherty 27 no C Black 3 - 22 T Sultan 3 - 24. Clackmannan 158 for 2 C Black ret hurt 82, G S Oliver 36. scorecard . Report. 2nd XI v Largo 3 at St Andrews Largo 95 for 5, Clackmannan 96 for 8. Scorecard . Report

Friday 1st May Buffet night at the club from around 7.30 pm till whenever. Photos

April

Wednesday 29th April - Napier University students didn't play Glasgow in a 40 over game Cancelled. Committee Meeting at 7.00 pm in the Lounge.

Sunday 26th April 3rd XI played Cupar at Duffus Park, Cupar. Clackmannan 125 ao G C Oliver 59, T Sultan 15 L Wilkinson 3 for 19. Cupar 87 ao I Wilkinson 24 T Sultan 4 for 12. Scorecard

Saturday 25th April 1st XI played Stirling 2 at New Williamfield, Stirling 163, C Black 4 -16,, Clackmannan 164 for 7 C Black 72no.Report. Scorecard 2nd XI played Morton at the Arns. Morton 161 for 8, M Amis 47 Deep 39, N Ramsay 4-27 Clackmannan 165 for 7 A Alamgir 36 N Ramsay 22 M Amis 3-18. Scorecard . Report

Monday 20th April first junior outdoor practice at the Arns start time 6.30 pm till 8pm.

Sunday 19th April the 3rd XI played Gargunnock at the Arns on the artificial Gargunnock 115, J McCann 3 for 32, T Sultan 2 for 5. Clackmannan 116 for 2 K Heffer 51. report scorecard

Saturday 18th April the 1st XI travelled to Forfar to play Strathmore. Strathmore 143ao C Black 4 for 15. Clackmannan 121ao. Report Scorecard The 2nd XI at home to Broomhall on the artificial wicket. Broomhall 140 for 5 C Ash 48, N Jhangir 2 for 23, Clackmannan 142 for 2 B Campbell 52 no. Report Scorecard.

Tuesday 14th April First outside senior net practice starts at 6.30 pm come along if you can. Three games this weekend Strathmore at Forfar, Broomhall (noon start) and Gargunnock (1 pm start) at the Arns. Both home games will be on the artificial.

Saturday 11th April starting at 10am the final touches which need to be done to the nets, your help would be much appreciated. You can also use this opportunity to pay your membership and get registered. AND for a change the weather is looking good.

Tuesday 14th April A chance for those who couldn't make it to register on the 2nd to sort it out. Hopefully with work on the nets completed over the weekend, full practice facilities will be available. (please, don't leave it to the usual suspects to do all the work, it's your club, come down and help at the weekend.)

Thursday 9th April. Practice will be dependant on the weather, more help is needed this weekend to make the net area playable. In the mean time, the nets cannot be used.

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April. Groundwork weekend. Yep! two days, due to the huge amount of work required on the nets and other bits and pieces. If it doesn't get done then no practice facilities. It's up to you, don't expect everyone else to cover for you, if you can make it we start at 10am, no matter what the weather.

Thursday 2nd April There will be a players meeting on Thursday 2nd of April to discuss the details of the coming season, to allow registration to be completed for the leagues and to give players the chance to pay their membership before the games begin on 18th April. A no pay no play policy will be in operation!!!! To download a membership form click here.

Pre-Season

Monday 30th March Committee meeting at the Arns 7.00 pm. Please be early, the agenda is massive.

Sunday 22nd March The clubs congratulations to Craig Black, Keith Hefer, James Cooper and Greig Taylor following in the steps of Graeme Anderson by taking part in the Alloa Half Marathon to raise funds for the club. Photos

Friday 20th March The Race Night took place on Friday 20th March at 7.30pm. Thanks to all who took part to boost the coffers of the club in a year which looks as if it will be financially quite challenging!!!

Sunday 15th March Four of the club players embark on their UKCC Level 1 coaching qualification which begins in Perth. Craig Black, Scott Malcolmson, Richard Passe & Neil Ramsay. Congratulations to Blair Campbell who completed his UKCC Introductory coaching level last week.

Monday 2nd March Junior Committee meeting at the Arns 7.30pm

Saturday 28th February The Burns supper at the Arns was well attended, a good time was had by all. Thanks to Graham Fraser and his team for making this event such a success.

Monday 23rd February Committee meeting at the Arns for 7.00 pm.

The new bar convenor is seeks members to do part time bar duties. The club intends to put in place bar staff training in preparation for the changes in the licencing laws which come into force on 1st September. Any member interested in being trained to work the bar, on an occasional basis, please contact James Cox or this site.

Nominations for third team captain, any member who would like to nominate a player for the vacant 3rd team captains position for 2009 should contact Jim Pennycook or contact this site.

Thursday 29th January Committee meeting at the Arns at 7.00 pm. James Cox was appointed bar convenor at the meeting on the resignation of Alan Oliver. After the meeting Alan Oliver gave the secretary a letter indicating his resignation from the bar convenor and 3rd team captain posts and also from helping with the junior coaching. The clubs thanks to Alan for his work in these areas over the last few years. Next meeting Monday 23rd February at 7.00pm

Friday 23rd January Railway evening. A full program of videos, talk and drink has been organised by our resident Talyllyn expert. Starting at about 7.30 pm. All railway buffs welcome.

Wednesday 21st January. Indoor Junior coaching starts this week, honest, in Tullibody Civic Centre from 7 until 9 pm. Senior coaching from 9 until 10 pm. This arrangement will continue every week until 25th March.

Thursday 15th January Junior committee meeting at 7.30 at the Arns

Wednesday 14th January Problems with the booking mean that the Indoor junior practice will begin on the 21st at Tullibody Civic Centre at 7pm until 9 pm. The Club apologise for the late notice of this and having to start a week later, sorry guys. Practice will be every Wednesday evening until the 25th March. Cost is £2/night or £20 for the three months. For more details and instructions on how to find the centre phone Linda on 720629 or contact this site. Senior practice for one week only ( Wedenesday 14th )will be in Alloa Academy from 8pm until 9.30pm After that it will be in Tullibody Civic Centre from 9pm till 10pm. Cost £2/night, contact Craig or Bob for more details.

January 2nd The Junior newsletter will be winging it's way to members early this month, if you don't recieve a newsletter or information about junior practice contact Linda Ross to check your name is on the members list or contact this site.

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Post Season 2009 Indoor Practice in 2010 will be at Dollar Academy starting on Thursday 7th January then every week until 25th March. Juniors from 7 pm till 8pm, seniors from 8pm until 10pm . Contact this site for further details. Saturday 5th December Pre-Christmas Dinner, cancelled sorry. Thursday 3rd December The club AGM was held at the Arns. The main point was, that after holding membership fees static for four years our current financial position led to a motion (from the floor) to increase the membership fees by 10%. For details and 2010 membership form click here. For details of the "new committee" click here. The latest Newsletter is available to download here. It's a PDF file. Friday 20th November. A club Pool competition wasn't held on Friday 20th thanks to the five guys who DID turn up..............for those who said they would but didn't............well it was raining!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Saturday 7th November. A meeting of the CCCC Railway club was held at the Arns at 7.30pm. A good attendance of railheads enjoyed several local rail videos and some interesting discussion. Friday 6th November The Junior Quiz night was a great success, thanks to Linda Ross, quiz compere Marie Campbell and Alison Ramsay for her talk on playing for the club and for Scotland. Thanks also to Morven Ross for the Quiz powerpoint. Belated congratulations to Morven Ross who has become one of Cricket Scotlands apprentices and will work with Forth Valley schools and clubs. Morven has also just achived her UKCC level one coaching certificate at Cricket Scotlands Cricket Academy in Edinburgh. Well done Morven. Saturday 31st October The Quiz night at the Arns was well attended. Thanks to Graham Fraser for all his hard work and to those present for creating such a happy and relaxed atmosphere. Thanks are also due to the winners - (a players team no less!!) the "Beer & crisps" for donating their prize money to the club. Saturday 24th October Keith Hefers sisters 13th Birthday party, invited guests only. Friday 9th October - 7.30 pm at Prestonfield Golf Club - ESCA Annual Awards Dinner. Thursday 1st October Best wishes from all at the club to Dougie and Amilia Brown on their marriage. Saturday 26th September Club senior awards night, Contact Graham Fraser if you intend going to this event since space is at a premium. Thursday 17th September A six-a-side football (keep fit!!!) session is being organised in the "new" Alloa Academy from 8.00pm until 9.00pm. It's on the astro (a big pitch). A minimum of six-a-side is needed to make it work, cost £3 Coxy is organising it and needs to know by 7 pm Wednesday if there are enough bodies otherwise he will have to cancell - contact 07863 828019 to confirm. Sunday 20th September 3rd XI v Kirriemuir at The Hill, Kirriemuir. Final S&PCU game. Kirriemuir 69 ao (D Orr 13, K Hefer 3 for 12, T Sultan 3 for 3). Clackmannan 72 for 4 ( A Alamgir 29, T Sultan 15.) scorecard, Report. This should keep the 3rds in 2nd spot, congratulations guys and well done today to those who put the club first................nine players out of how many - 54 and you think promotion is an option!!!! Saturday 19th September ground works day. Started at 10.00 am. Thanks to the usual suspects, notably no one under thirty.......... Thursday 17th September. Bar training took place at Claremont Lodge. Wednesday 16th September UKCC Introductory coaching certificate at Alloa Academt 6.00pm till 10.00pm. Cancelled due to lack of support, next course in March. Monday 14th September Committee meeting 7.00pm at the Arns. Sunday 13th September 3rd XI v Gargunnock, at the Arns, game off ground too soft, grass too long. Friday 11th September Megans Birthday Party in the clubhouse 6pm till 9pm, invited guests only. Sunday 6th September. 3rd XI v Glendelvine cancelled due to waterlogged pitch The 2009 Statistics for 1sts & 3rds are available 2nds up soon. New pics on the team section and more to come in other folders - awaiting videos for "Celebration Saturday" - bribery is an option........ August Sunday 30th August 3rd XI v Kirriemuir at The Arns.Clackmannan 109 ao (N Jhangir 19, T Sultan 19, A Sturrock 4 for 17). Kireriemuir 50 for 1 (G Hewitson 28no) Game abandoned rain. scorecard, report. Saturday 29th August. The club photo is due to be attempted (yet again) at 11.00 am. All players and officials are asked to attend promptly for an 11.00 am photo. Could players please wear whites. Saturday 29th August 1st XI v Townhill at The Arns, Clackmannan 282 for 4 (G S Oliver 121no, C Black 93) Townhill 18 ao (K Hefer 4 for 5)., scorecard, Report. Promotion and championship we think, well done the ones. 2nd XI v Fauldhouse at Fauldhouse Game cancelled which, we think, gives us promotion and make us division 7 champions!!!! Congratulations guys, well played. An end of ESCA season libation will take place at The Arns after the games, all members welcome. Friday 28th August Weir Pumps game, cancelled until start of Season 2010. Sunday 23rd August 3rd XI v Falkland 3 at the Arns. Game Cancelled, after 7 hours of constant rain the outfield is "a bit wet"! Still... No. 9 is through at 12.30'ish. Saturday 22nd August 1st XI v Watsonians 3 at Craiglockhart Watsonians 57 ao, Clackmannan 58 for 2 (G S Oliver 29) scorecard, report. 2nd XI v Dalgety Bay at the Arns. Game Cancelled, unfortunately Dalgety Bay can't raise a team. Saturday 22nd August I believe a decision has been made to pospone the club photo until next week, 29th? Thanks for the info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Friday 22nd August Weir Pumps match 4.30 pm 20 overs. Cancelled, ground conditions. Re-organised for Friday 28th August. Wednesday 19th August Weirs practice 4.30 - 6.30 cancelled, bad weather. Committee meeting at 7.00 pm. Sunday 16th August 3rd XI v Kinross 2 at Kinross Clackmannan 237 for 6 (K Hefer 94, J McCann 45, N Jahangir 35) Kinross 133ao (J Mitchell 52 no) scorecard, Report. Saturday 15th August 1st XI v Dunfermline 2 at The Arns Game cancelled due to weather and pitch conditions. 2nd XI v West Lothian 3 at Beeslack High School EH26 0QF Game off, weather . Saturday 15th August at 11.15 am at The Arns a Players Photograph will be taken. After due consideration at the Friday night club and with Craig this is being rescheduled to a time when the rain stops - probably about 2011. Wednesday 19th August Weir pumps - practice in nets 4.30 till 6.30 Monday 10th to Friday 14th August from 10.00am until 12 noon, Zest Summer Cricket program in conjunction with Clackmannanshire Sports Development at the Arns. Sunday 9th August 3rd XI V Stirling in a friendly at the Arns. Clackmannan 134 ao Stirling 39 for 0, rain stopped play. Saturday 8th August 1st XI v Kirk Brae at Double Hedges.Clackmannan 274 for 7 (T Sultan 48no, C Black44) Kirkbrae 143 ao (U Pathania 61, R Ashraf 3 for 17, N Jhangir 3 for 25). Scorecard, Report... 2nd XI v Corstorphine 3 at the Arns Corstorphine 210 for 5 (Gus Hoffman 97no, Sean Hoffman 33), Clackmannan148 ao(Ken Hutchison 42, Richard Passe 22, Alan Moore 4 for 52)Scorecard, Report. Wednesday 5th August Forth Valley U15 v Borders U15 at the Arns, start time 11.00am Win for Borders by one wicket. Geoff Logan sends his good wishes to all at the club, Geoff plays for Koonwarra Leongatha CC in Oz. Sunday 2nd August 3rd XI v Almond Valley at Doo'cot. Clackmannan 54 ao, Almond Valley 53 ao. Scorecard, Report - this report should be worth reading!!!!! Saturday 1st August 1st XI v Haddington at The Arns. Haddington 144 for 8 off 18.1 Abandoned (R Prenter 33, R Hiley 31, R Ashraf 2 for 19) scorecard Report. 2nd XI v Marchmont 2 at Edinburgh. Clackmannan 245 for 9 off 50 ( K Hutchison 73, D Watkins 47, A Alamgir 41). Marchmont 190 ao ( A Renwick 106, P Snowdon 38, A Band 2 for 21) Scorecard, Report. July Sunday to Friday 24th to 28th. Congratulations to the Under 17 womens squad including Morven Ross of CCCC on their results in Holland in the Europeans and being runners up in the twenty20. Wednesday 29th July Bar training to meet the requirements of the 2005 Licensing Scotland Act, at the clubhouse for 7.30pm. Sunday 26th July 3rd XI v Meigle at The Arns Game cancelled due to weather and ground conditions. Saturday 25th July 1st XI V Edinburgh University Staff at Edinburgh. Win Scorecard Report , 2nd XI v Edinburgh 3 at The Arns. Clackmannan 219 for 6 G Taylor 82, R Passe 69no N Akhtar 2 for 33, Edinburgh 222 for 9 A Azad 57, I Khan 43, S Iftikhar 41, A Alamgir 3 for 33. Scorecard, Report Sunday 19th July Blair Campbell, Jamie McCann, Charlie McNish, Graham Oliver and Dan Smith travel to Holland as part of the under 17 Forth Valley team to play Holland U17's. The U17's play three games in Bloemendaal, Haarlem and VRA Amsterdam and return on Friday. Sunday 19th July the 3rd XI v Hamilton CC at the Arns has also been cancelled, they can't get a team, the scheduled game against Dollar was cancelled because the Hillfoots side have to play a reorganised cup game. So if the weather allows, the thirds are playing Musalla again! Saturday 18th July 1st XI v SMRH 2 at the Arns. Clackmannan 208 for 6 ( D Smith 74, A Rasul 37) SMRH 82 (V Coltherd 23, T Sultan 4 for 11) Scorecard, . Report. 2nd XI v SMRH 3 at Inverleith. Clackmannan 176 for 9 (S Malcolmson 38, D Watkins 34, ? Jones 3 for 39) SMRH 141 ao (? Napier 45no, ? Clark 30, N Ramsay 4 for 12) Scorecard, Report. Wednesday 15th July Arns XI v Musalla - details of the water skiing competition available soon - mad bu####s Monday 13th July Junior practice cancelled, ground is waterlogged. Sunday 12th July. 3rd XI v St Modans Clackmannan 237 ao (R Ashraf 57, A Alamgir 54, R Sashgiri 3 for 36) St Modans 164 ao ( R Sashgiri 52, R Ashraf 3 for 10, W Kay 3 for 43) Scorecard , Report . Saturday 11th July 1st XI v Dunfermline Carnegie at Pitreavie. Clackmannan 259 for 7 (G S Oliver 46, C Black 40, K Hefer 32, G Ross 3 for 38). Dunf Carnegie 129 for 8 (Wauchop 28, Ross 25, C Black 2 for 16, R Ashraf 2 for 20) Scorecard, Report. 2nd XI v Dunbar at The Arns. Clackmannan 214 ao ( A Alamgir 83, D Watkins 47, N Ramsay 35, R Duff 4 for 12), Dunbar 156ao ( C Greco 95, N Ramsay 4 for 9, A Ramsay 4 for 23. Scorecard, Report. Friday 10th July Forth Valley Academy practice and parents meeting for Amsterdam trip. Practice starts 6.30 pm. Wednesday 8th July Committee meeting 7.00 pm Sunday 5th July 3rd XI v Glendelvine at The Arns. 3rd XI 125 ao (R Ashraf 46, T Sultan 44, M Yellowlees 3 for 39). Glendelvine 126 for 8 ( S Tait 43, J Ross 25, A Rasul 3 for 15) Scorecard, Report. Saturday 4th July 1st XI v Broomhall at The Cairns . Clackmannan 287 for 6 (C Black 174noT Sultan 30. Broomhall 118ao (R Grant 43, C Black 2 for 1, A Oliver 2 for 1) Scorecard, Report. 2nd XI v Largo 3 at The Arns. Largo 146 for 8 (S Gillespie 58, N Ramsay 2 for 13) Clackmannan 147 for 5 ( R Passe 46no, G Anderson 32) scorecard, Report. Friday 3rd July 6-a-side, Rasul's Rovers v Buna's Bashers. Cancelled, the basher wiz baby sitting!!! June Sunday 28th June 3rd team v Kirriemuir game cancelled Kirrie can't get a team, however the game will be re-arranged for September. Third Sunday cancellation in four weeks, sorry guys. Saturday 27th June The 1st XI game against Townhill cancelled due to rain in Dunfermline. 2nd XI v Fauldhouse 2 at the Arns, Clackmannan 226 ao A Alamgir 40, A Rasul 40 no, J Kelly 3 for 30. Fauldhouse 192 ao D Crumpton 47 N Ramsay 4 for 35. Scorecard,. Report Monday 22nd June Dundee University v Napier University at The Arns in the Scottish University Cup Final. Dundee 146 ao, Napier 147 for 5? Awaiting details. Sunday 21st June 3rd XI v Falkland 3 at Falkland. Clackmannan scored 311 A Alamigir 70, N Jhangir 57, T Sultan 42. Falkland 186 (D Lawson 37, C Bell 35, K Ali 4 for 46) . Scorecard. Forth Valley U17's v Border U17's at the Arns... Game cancelled Borders couldn't get a team!!. Saturday 20th June . 1st XI v Watsonians 3 at the Arns. Clackmannan 278 ao G S Oliver 111, C Black 34. Watsonians 53 ao C Black 4 for 10 T Sultan 2 for 7. Scorecard. report 2nd team v Dalgety Bay at Dalgety Bay. Clackmannan 163 ao, Dalgety Bay 110'ish? Scorecard, Report Friday 19th June The annual parents v juniors barbecue was a great success with no rain for a change. Photos ? Sunday 14th June Kwik cricketers to the John Cooper competition in Stirling. 3rd XI v Kinross 2 at the Arns Game Cancelled - Kinross can't raise a team - sorry guys!! Saturday 13th June 1st XI v Dunfermline 2 at McKane Park.Dunfermline 227 for 8 (Hines 77, C Black 4 for 44). Clackmannan 215 ao (C Black 58, A Oliver 44, P Hooper 40) Scorecard, Report . 2nd XI v West Lothian 3 at the Arns 1.30 pm start. West Lothian 191 for 5 after 45 overs. Scorecard, Report Friday 12th June So far plenty interest but no forms returned for the six-a-side, so no games this week. Forth Valley Academy squad practice at Stirling 6.30 till 8.30 pm. Sunday 7th June Forth Valley Kwik Cricket at the Arns from 10.30 till 12.30 pm. 3rd XI v Stirling Cancelled - however ground hired out for Alloa Muslims v Stirling Muslims, start time 1.30 pm. Saturday 6th June 1st XI v Kirk Brae at the Arns. Clackmannan 250 for 5. ( K Hefer 86, G C Oliver 82 no, A Saleem 3 for 33). Kirk Brae 243 ao (S Colvin 102 D Sangster 85 R Ashraf 3 for 14 Scorecard. Report. 2nd XI v Corstorphine at Bangholm EH6 4RH. Corstorphine 143'ish, Clackmannan 144'ish Scorecard, Report. Friday 5th June First games in the 6-a-side Social cricket league, starts 6.30. Wednesday 3rd June The Arns XI played Gargunnock at Meiklewood. Arns XI 136 for 7 (G Taylor 37, C Black 30). Gargunnock 102 for 6 (K Ali 2 for 23, ? Kennedy 31. Report. Scorecard. Committee meeting at the Arns 7.00 pm Monday 1st June The Primary Schools Kwik Cricket Tournament will be played at the Arns from 3.30 pm till 6.00 pm. (Junior practice at the usual times) May Sunday 31st May The Forth Valley Area squad training is at the Arns from 10.30 till 12.30. The Kwik cricketers travel to Bluebellwood Park, Bannockburn for the Forth Valley Tournament. The 3rd XI played Almond Valley at the Arns. Clackmannan 138 a.o. Almond Valley 139 for 8. Scorecard. Report. Saturday 30th May The 1st XI travelled to Tyninghame to play Haddington. Haddington 213 for 8. Clackmannan 185 ao. Scorecard . Report. The 2nd XI at home to Marchmont 2. Marchmont 102 ao after 43 overs (H Ramachandra 25 A Band 2 for 22) Clackmannan 103 for 0 (T Sultan 74 no R Passe 21 no) Scorecard . Report Friday 29th May The Forth Valley Academy squad training starts at the Arns at 6.30 until 8.30 pm Thursday 28th May Clackmannanshire Schools Primary Festival for primary five pupils at The Arns in conjunction with Clackmannanshire Sports Development, SportsCentral and the ASDA healthy eating roadshow. Monday 25th May meeting for all Junior parents to explain the clubs participation in the Positive Coaching Scotland Scheme. The meeting led by Alison Mackie of Clackmannanshire Sports Development starts at 6.30 till 7.30, refreshments will be served after this with the chance to chat about the clubs plans for the junior section. Sunday 24th May 3rd XI v Meigle at Victory Park Meigle. Meigle won, but the scorecard is such a mess it could take some time to sort out what went on. Saturday 23rd May 1st XI v Edinburgh University Staff at the Arns Edin Uni 91 a.o S Malkin 28 K Hefer 3 for 20. Clackmannan 94 for 2 C Black 33 no D Smith 19 Scorecard. Report 2nd XI v Edinburgh 3 at Campbell Park. Edinburgh 3 148 ao, Shakeel 66, W Kay 5 for 12. Clackmannan 2 115 ao B Campbell 35, R Odendal 28, M Razzaw 5 for 17. tut tut threw it away boys! scorecard . Report. Sunday 17th May. The Kwik cricketers travel to New Williamfield to play in a Forth Valley Festival 10.15 till 1.00 pm Forth Valley Area squad have a practice at New Williamfield 10.30 till 12.30. The 3rd team played Cupar 2 at the Arns in a friendly. Clackmannan 3 96 all out R Odendal 29, N Jhangir 26, S Bedford 3 for 5, C Walker 3 for 10. Cupar 3 97 for 6, H Forsman 53 no. scorecard. Saturday 16th May First XI travelled to Inverleith to play SMRH 2. Clackmannan 260 for 6 C Black 142 no. P Hooper 49 no, SMRH 2, 53 all out, R Ashraf 6 for 27, W Kay 2 for 1. Report. Scorecard The 2nd team game against SMRH 3 at the Arns, was cancelled, unfortunately SMRH couldn't raise a team. James Couper the clubs superfit human dynamo is, after his finals, cycling from John o Groats to Lands End. He intends to start this marathon, numb bum event on the 29th of May. You can donate cash to his endevours (in aid of the club) by logging on to the webpage shown. May the force be with you, James. https://esca.workwithus.org/Fundraising/Donate.aspx?page=4981 Monday 11th May Coaches meeting with Alison Mackie about the Positive Coaching Scotland coaching scheme which the club is doing. All coaches must attend this meeting or the meeting later in the month (for parents) to be eligible to coach for the club. Meeting starts at 5.00pm till 6.00 pm. Saturday 9th May 1st XI v Dunfermline Carnegie at the Arns - Game will be on the artificial, Game off outfield waterlogged. 2nd XI V Dunbar at Dunbar. Game Abandoned after 12 overs, Dunbar 36 for 1? A Ramsay 1 for 5. scorecard. Report. Friday 8th May U15 v Kinross cancelled, ground conditions. Wednesday 6th May game against Gargunnock cancelled, outfield too sodden! ......that's wet. Sunday 3rd May Forth Valley Kwik Cricket Festival at the Arns 10.30 - 1.30 pm. Photos . 3rd XI v St Modans at Bluebell Park. Clackmannan 219 ao (A Alamgir 54), St Modans 150 for 8 G Pollock 58 Half scorecard!!! Saturday 2nd May 1st team played Broomhall at the Arns Broomhall 153 ao, J Grant 32, L Docherty 27 no C Black 3 - 22 T Sultan 3 - 24. Clackmannan 158 for 2 C Black ret hurt 82, G S Oliver 36. scorecard . Report. 2nd XI v Largo 3 at St Andrews Largo 95 for 5, Clackmannan 96 for 8. Scorecard . Report Friday 1st May Buffet night at the club from around 7.30 pm till whenever. Photos April Wednesday 29th April - Napier University students didn't play Glasgow in a 40 over game Cancelled. Committee Meeting at 7.00 pm in the Lounge. Sunday 26th April 3rd XI played Cupar at Duffus Park, Cupar. Clackmannan 125 ao G C Oliver 59, T Sultan 15 L Wilkinson 3 for 19. Cupar 87 ao I Wilkinson 24 T Sultan 4 for 12. Scorecard Saturday 25th April 1st XI played Stirling 2 at New Williamfield, Stirling 163, C Black 4 -16,, Clackmannan 164 for 7 C Black 72no.Report. Scorecard 2nd XI played Morton at the Arns. Morton 161 for 8, M Amis 47 Deep 39, N Ramsay 4-27 Clackmannan 165 for 7 A Alamgir 36 N Ramsay 22 M Amis 3-18. Scorecard . Report Monday 20th April first junior outdoor practice at the Arns start time 6.30 pm till 8pm. Sunday 19th April the 3rd XI played Gargunnock at the Arns on the artificial Gargunnock 115, J McCann 3 for 32, T Sultan 2 for 5. Clackmannan 116 for 2 K Heffer 51. report scorecard Saturday 18th April the 1st XI travelled to Forfar to play Strathmore. Strathmore 143ao C Black 4 for 15. Clackmannan 121ao. Report Scorecard The 2nd XI at home to Broomhall on the artificial wicket. Broomhall 140 for 5 C Ash 48, N Jhangir 2 for 23, Clackmannan 142 for 2 B Campbell 52 no. Report Scorecard. Tuesday 14th April First outside senior net practice starts at 6.30 pm come along if you can. Three games this weekend Strathmore at Forfar, Broomhall (noon start) and Gargunnock (1 pm start) at the Arns. Both home games will be on the artificial. Saturday 11th April starting at 10am the final touches which need to be done to the nets, your help would be much appreciated. You can also use this opportunity to pay your membership and get registered. AND for a change the weather is looking good. Tuesday 14th April A chance for those who couldn't make it to register on the 2nd to sort it out. Hopefully with work on the nets completed over the weekend, full practice facilities will be available. (please, don't leave it to the usual suspects to do all the work, it's your club, come down and help at the weekend.) Thursday 9th April. Practice will be dependant on the weather, more help is needed this weekend to make the net area playable. In the mean time, the nets cannot be used. Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April. Groundwork weekend. Yep! two days, due to the huge amount of work required on the nets and other bits and pieces. If it doesn't get done then no practice facilities. It's up to you, don't expect everyone else to cover for you, if you can make it we start at 10am, no matter what the weather. Thursday 2nd April There will be a players meeting on Thursday 2nd of April to discuss the details of the coming season, to allow registration to be completed for the leagues and to give players the chance to pay their membership before the games begin on 18th April. A no pay no play policy will be in operation!!!! To download a membership form click here. Pre-Season Monday 30th March Committee meeting at the Arns 7.00 pm. Please be early, the agenda is massive. Sunday 22nd March The clubs congratulations to Craig Black, Keith Hefer, James Cooper and Greig Taylor following in the steps of Graeme Anderson by taking part in the Alloa Half Marathon to raise funds for the club. Photos Friday 20th March The Race Night took place on Friday 20th March at 7.30pm. Thanks to all who took part to boost the coffers of the club in a year which looks as if it will be financially quite challenging!!! Sunday 15th March Four of the club players embark on their UKCC Level 1 coaching qualification which begins in Perth. Craig Black, Scott Malcolmson, Richard Passe & Neil Ramsay. Congratulations to Blair Campbell who completed his UKCC Introductory coaching level last week. Monday 2nd March Junior Committee meeting at the Arns 7.30pm Saturday 28th February The Burns supper at the Arns was well attended, a good time was had by all. Thanks to Graham Fraser and his team for making this event such a success. Monday 23rd February Committee meeting at the Arns for 7.00 pm. The new bar convenor is seeks members to do part time bar duties. The club intends to put in place bar staff training in preparation for the changes in the licencing laws which come into force on 1st September. Any member interested in being trained to work the bar, on an occasional basis, please contact James Cox or this site. Nominations for third team captain, any member who would like to nominate a player for the vacant 3rd team captains position for 2009 should contact Jim Pennycook or contact this site. Thursday 29th January Committee meeting at the Arns at 7.00 pm. James Cox was appointed bar convenor at the meeting on the resignation of Alan Oliver. After the meeting Alan Oliver gave the secretary a letter indicating his resignation from the bar convenor and 3rd team captain posts and also from helping with the junior coaching. The clubs thanks to Alan for his work in these areas over the last few years. Next meeting Monday 23rd February at 7.00pm Friday 23rd January Railway evening. A full program of videos, talk and drink has been organised by our resident Talyllyn expert. Starting at about 7.30 pm. All railway buffs welcome. Wednesday 21st January. Indoor Junior coaching starts this week, honest, in Tullibody Civic Centre from 7 until 9 pm. Senior coaching from 9 until 10 pm. This arrangement will continue every week until 25th March. Thursday 15th January Junior committee meeting at 7.30 at the Arns Wednesday 14th January Problems with the booking mean that the Indoor junior practice will begin on the 21st at Tullibody Civic Centre at 7pm until 9 pm. The Club apologise for the late notice of this and having to start a week later, sorry guys. Practice will be every Wednesday evening until the 25th March. Cost is £2/night or £20 for the three months. For more details and instructions on how to find the centre phone Linda on 720629 or contact this site. Senior practice for one week only ( Wedenesday 14th )will be in Alloa Academy from 8pm until 9.30pm After that it will be in Tullibody Civic Centre from 9pm till 10pm. Cost £2/night, contact Craig or Bob for more details. January 2nd The Junior newsletter will be winging it's way to members early this month, if you don't recieve a newsletter or information about junior practice contact Linda Ross to check your name is on the members list or contact this site.