The Valley Of Peace Cricket Club Inc.

Christchurch, New Zealand

Month: November 2020

Valley of Peace Cricket Club Family Picnic, 15th Nov 2020

It was great to see a very good turnout for this year’s Valley of Peace Cricket Club Christmas family picnic! Around 55-60 people attended and joined in the races and competitions. The water slide was a new addition this year and was very popular – as were the traditional 3-legged race, egg and spoon race and sack race.

The premier lawn bowls event was won by a very reluctant starter, Angie Banks and her bowling partner Scott Cartwright. Prizes were awarded for the best fancy dress, the best kids joke and the biggest represented family (12x Smiths).

Santa arrived on a ride-on mower and although he found the conditions difficult in the 100% synthetic suit, he provided a lolly scramble and everyone was happy. Thank you, Santa!

Phil Smith

Valley of Peace vs Tait Communications XI, 20th Nov 2020

A 40-over match was played in very good spirits on a Friday afternoon against an energetic Tait Communications XI. We were pretty happy to bowl them out for 144 in the 38th over, so our confidence level was high going into the afternoon tea break. Debutants Paul Dearsley (3-18 off 8) and Mark Hume (3-24 off 5) both bowled well as did Simon Carter and the unstoppable Stan Wooliscroft. Ben Larter took an impressive catch that is difficult to put into words and Tony Penny took a sharp stumping.

The young Tait bowling line up made life difficult for most of our batsmen, however, Mark Hume batted very well for 53 and Simon Carter produced a solid 30. Only 1 other batsman made double figures. We needed 9 off the last over to win, but we ended up a few short.

Overall it was a great game of cricket on a beautiful day at the Valley of Peace!

Phil Smith

Mark Hume, Stan Woolliscroft, Paul Dearsley

Mark Hume, Stan Woolliscroft, Paul Dearsley at Valley vs Tait Commns, Nov 2020