Deando Ruxley Cricket Club was formed in November 2002 as a merger between Deando and Ewell Ruxley Cricket Clubs, two Clubs with a distinguished history in Surrey Cricket dating back many years. For Ewell Ruxley, this meant a return to their spiritual home at Ruxley Lane, and for both Clubs the merger represented the start of a new era.

The new Club continued to play with some success in the former Kookaburra / Fordham league (currently the AJ Sports League), the 1st XI in the top division with the 2nd team oscillating between the 2nd and 3rd divisions. The cricket played was 45 overs per side result cricket, which, whilst always exciting, left the Club limited if it was to progress within the structure of Surrey Cricket. The decision was therefore taken to apply to join the Fuller’s League for the 2008 season. This decision was not taken lightly as Ewell Ruxley had been one of the founding Clubs in the Slazenger League in 1975. However the need to progress and challenge ourselves proved overwhelming. Having said that, the Club bowed out of the AJ Sports League with distinction with the 1st XI holding its own in the top division and the 2nd team winning the 3rd division title. Always nice to bow out with silverware!

On the playing side, the Committee negotiated an extended lease on the ground with Old Haileyburians Rugby Club giving us security of tenure essential to allow the Club to flourish. Alongside this extended lease, the Club has invested heavily in the playing surfaces of both squares, securing the services of Sportsturf to act as ground keepers. The results have been excellent, and even in a summer as wet as 2007, the ground is in great shape with the pitches playing well.

Deando Ruxley’s aspirations for 2008 are simple: to establish ourselves in the Fuller’s League, improve the quality of cricket we play, make new friends and look forward to locking horns with old adversaries! The change of format will undoubtedly be a challenge but the added spice or progression within the Surrey Cricket Board pyramid is an enticement in itself. The change of playing format will take us out of our comfort zone and will challenge us to accept and embrace change in what is undoubtedly a brave new world.

The structure of the Club remains unchanged with two league sides on a Saturday plus two sides on a Sunday. We feel our facilities are second to none with two squares side-by-side, plenty of off road parking with the 1930’s pavilion giving as traditional a back drop as you could wish to enjoy your cricket. Needless to say a fully stocked bar is available at all times! The Committee is led by Paul Goodall, and with social events at the Club right through the season, we look forward to welcoming one and all to Ruxley Lane in 2008.

If you believe any of this information is incorrect, or have information to add, please contact info@EwellCricketClub.com or speak to one of the committee.  

Deando Ruxley C.C Newsletter – January 2003

Welcome to the first Deando Ruxley CC Newsletter. Festive greetings to all the membership, Vice-Presidents and friends of the Club. Since the merger of both the clubs on November the 6th I’d like to bring everyone up to date on the latest news and information in 2003, so without further ado here we go.

New Executive Committee and Captains

The following fine upstanding individuals were elected by the membership at the Formation meeting:

Chairman – Pete Mckay         1st XI Saturday   Captain – Paul Goodall   1st XI VC Simon Parker

General Secretary – Dave Bliss  2nd XI Saturday Captain – Mabes Suleman    2nd XI VC Fred Hamid

Treasurer – Dave Kaill           3rd XI Saturday Captain   – Neville Rainford  3rd XI   VC Paul Simner

Fixture Secretary – Ian Wyatt    1st   XI Sunday Captain – Phil Hales               1st XI VC Mabes Suleman

General Committee Member – Paul Goodall 2nd   XI Sunday Captain – Nigel Stratton 2nd XI VC Malcolm Moore

General Committee Member – Tony Aldiss

General Committee Member – Mabes Suleman

League Rep – Paul Goodall

Auditors – Richard Armstrong & Dilip Degamia

Nets

We have booked three indoor nets at Ewell Castle School between 8-9pm on Tuesday nights these will commence on January 28th and finish April 29th. Ian Wyatt has kindly offered to run the nets this year, we will need to operate on a first come first served basis so please contact Ian on xxxxxxxx  or xxxxxxxx to confirm if you wish to attend. The cost per session will be £3.50 and payable on the night.

Fixtures

The first League fixtures are:

Deando Ruxley v Woodies Lions May 10th (a); Deando Ruxley A v Addington , May 10th (University Ground) Deando Ruxley B v St Lukes May 10th Ruxley Lane.

The new complete fixture card will be available over the next couple of months and will be distributed accordingly.

Membership

Please note that annual subscription is due as of the first of January.

Full playing membership - £30.00

Social Membership - £10.00

Student membership - £20.00

Junior membership (under 17 as at Jan 1st) - £20.00

Please make cheques payable to Deando Ruxley CC and sent to:

Dave Kaill

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If you would rather spread any dues you may owe the cub, for e.g. Tour, membership, club kit and 100 club please contact Dave Kaill on XXXXXXX who will be able to arrange to set up a monthly standing order for you.

100 Club

For many years Deando CC have been running a 100 club which raises much needed cash to pay for various kit and equipment each season. For the equivalent of £1.00 a week you are entered into a weekly draw where you could win £10.00, then the grand Draw in June & December, the winner receives £750.00, the runner up £200.00 and third number drawn out of the hat wins £100.00.

All profits from the two draws each year go directly back into the Club so please consider joining – in the first instance contact Dave Kaill for more information.

NEWS

The following has reached our newsdesk concerning our mild mannered President Mr Doug Mckenzie.

Congratulations Doug!

Doug was presented his award as Rat of the Year at the Grand Order of Water Rats’ Annual Ball at Grosvenor House on Sunday 24 November.

The Rat of the Year Trophy, instituted in 1964, is awarded to the Water Rat whose efforts are singularly outstanding. He is the Water Rat who works unobtrusively behind the scenes. He plods on, like an invisible giant, taking the big strides that bring success to a project. The recipients of the Gold Trophy hold it for one year, after which they receive a replica.

Previous winners include Ronnie Hazlehurst in 1995, Roy Castle in 1992, Jimmy Perry in 1983, Bernie Clifton in 1982, Michael Robbins in 1978, Arthur English in 1976, Henry Cooper in 1975, Danny La Rue in 1973 and Jimmy Tarbuck in 1969.

Wanted

Help is needed – when isn’t it….

The cricket Club requires a Kit Officer. We currently own two kit bags full of kit – quite new and expensive. Every year kit needs to be replaced or repaired. We currently get very good discounts with Romida in Leatherhead. The only requisite for the job is a car to be able to move the stuff around if you have the time (only a couple of hours a month) please contact Dave Bliss on xxxxx or xxxxx.

Web Wizard required. Deando CC have a website up and running www.deandocc.co.uk, however this needs to be rebranded to reflect our new Club. The initial work would probably take about 8/9 hours then subsequently about 1hr a week to keep the site updated. If you can spare some time to help out on this please contact Mabes Suleman on xxxxxxxxx.

Umpires required. The League is looking at each side having to supply a non-playing umpire especially in division one where our first XI will be playing. You don’t need to be qualified – but having some idea of the LBW law would be a bonus!! – So if you can spare a few Saturdays to help the club out and get a free tea please contact Paul Goodall at xxxxxxxx.

Social Activities

Tour:

Keith Roberts has booked the hotel for tour in Bournemouth. We are at the Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth.

It has a 24-hour bar. Do you need to know anything else!. Well, for those who do want to know a bit more than info on the bar, here are the dates and fixtures booked so far:

Mon  16-Jun  Broadstone   Away 6pm

Tue  17-Jun  New Milton    Away 2.30pm

Wed 18-Jun  Portland        Away 2.30pm

Thu  19-Jun  Wimborne     Away 2.30pm

Fri    20-Jun                      Away

Full details can be found on www.marshamcourt.com the cost will be £35.00 per night B&B.

Club Day

We are planning a Club get to know you day on Friday May the 2nd at the Clubhouse Ruxley Lane. This will be great opportunity for us to all get to know each other before the season proper starts. The bar will be fully stocked with all your favorite soft drinks and for those who may want to imbibe, the odd barrel of lager will also be available… Watch this space for more details.

Golf Day

Tony Alldis has taken on the challenge of organizing a Club Golf Day, at time of going to press no firm details were available, check out the next newsletter for full details.

Other Stuff

Finally, this newsletter is purely for the benefit of the membership if you think it can be improved upon or you have some info, which you think should be included please contact Dave Bliss or any other committee member.