Seniors awards handed out at AGM
Two players from the Shropshire Seniors squads who represented England in the Summer at their age groups were among those receiving awards at the annual meeting.
Peter Hayes was part of the England Over 70s side, while Adam Shimmons played for England Over 50s, the meeting at Wroxeter & Uppington Cricket Club heard.
The award winners from the 2024 season were:
O50s 1st XI
Players’ Player – Adam Shimmons
Batting – Mark Jones
Bowling – Carl Ward
O50s 2nd XI
Players’ player – Dave Powell
Batting – Dave Powell
Bowling – Neil Lorimer
O60s 1st IX
Player of the season – Peter Hayes
Batting – Mo Fiaz
Bowling – Andy Parkyn
O60s 2nd IX
Batting – Alan Cowdale
Bowling – Ian Ramsay
Chair John Foster said: “Summarising the captains’ reports – overall it was an enjoyable season (with one or two outstanding individual performances) in spite of some difficult weather, and even though the results were not what we wanted them to be.
“Availability (or rather lack of) created some problems with the corresponding knock-on effects particularly for the Over 60 2nd XI. Must do better next year.”
“Thanks were extended to all those who supported the playing of Seniors cricket, in particular the work done by the skippers, the scorers, umpires and of course the many grounds we were able to utilise.
“The sound finances allowed us to be able to make donations to all those clubs who allowed us the use of their facilities for home matches.”
Grateful thanks were given to sponsors Airband, Doseley Motors and Synter BMW.
The meeting also agreed that the Chair would investigate a suggestion of joining with Cheshire to form a combined Over 70s side for next season – although no definitive decision has been made.
Four net dates at Shrewsbury School have been provisionally booked during March and April.
Best wishes were also sent to Secretary and Over 60s 1st XI scorer Maggie Boyden following her recent knee replacement operation.
At the end of the meeting Colin Wetherley-Mein from the Shropshire Association of Cricket Officials gave a brief insight into Umpiring and asked anyone who may be interested in qualifying to get in touch.
Officers elected:
President – Rupert Lister
Match/fixtures organiser – Richard Chapman
Secretary – Maggie Boyden
Treasurer – Rob Peel
O50 1st XI Captain – Carl Ward
O50 2nd XI Captain – Steve Maden
O60 1st XI Captain – Loll Woodhall
O60 2nd XI Captain –Alan Cowdale and Jon Archer
Press officer – Dave Ballinger
Acting chair – John Foster
Anyone interested in joining one of the Seniors squads next season can contact John via seniorscricket@cricketshropshire.co.uk for more details.