Notice is given that Merstham Cricket Club Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday April 11th 2021. The meeting will start at 6pm via Zoom, details of which will be issued before the meeting.

Members should advise Carol Pearce Club Secretary (ctpearce@ntlworld.com) in writing of any other business to be moved at the meeting at least 14 days before the meeting.

Could you become a young leader in cricket? Are you aged 14 to 16?

The Young Leaders in Cricket organisation is running a five module course for 2021.

Some of our junior members gave up their February half-term to help with developments at our second ground's clubhouse at The Ring.

Can you help local families in need by popping a few extra items in your shopping this week and supporting our monthly foodbank collection on Saturday 13th February?

Our January collection was our most popular yet. This seems no surprise when the Covid-19 pandemic has put extra pressure on people. Did you know there are more than 2,000 foodbanks now operating in the UK, (according to the Trussell Trust)?

Dear all

Cricket Tea with a difference RETURNS…..

After several successful collections in the summer, Merstham Cricket Club will be re-starting the popular Cricket Tea with a difference, once a month until we return to playing.

Members are kindly requested to note that, after the end of the season, the outdoor cricket nets at Merstham Cricket Club are not to be used for training over the winter.

Indoor nets are due to start up in January, for junior and senior members, and outdoor training is now over until April at the earliest. Members are requested to stay out of the nets during the winter months. Using the artificial surfaces in winter is not only dangerous as they are slippery, but hastens their wear and tear as they are not designed to be used at this time of year, and causes mess in the form of mud. Please respect your club, its equipment and the groundstaff who look after it, by refraining from using the outdoor nets in winter. Your co-operation is anticipated and appreciated.

And so, imagine my delight to attend Merstham Cricket Club on a warm September evening to witness the Merstham Magics regain the inter-club cup against the Merstham CC Girls' team.

Merstham Cricket Club have made history by sending out a Ladies team for the first time. We are now looking to build on this by recruiting more female players over the winter period. Anyone interested should get in touch with our chairman Richard Feist at retro_rich@hotmail.co.uk.

South Nutfield scored 150-5 in their 20 overs and Merstham scored 105-6. Below, Rachel Fisher reflects on the first match - and the preparations that went into it - against South Nutfield.

Merstham Cricket Club is delighted to welcome the Surrey team for the over 60s age group on Tuesday September 22, and then the Surrey disability team on Sunday September 27. Surrey Over 60s will host their counterparts from Kent on Tuesday from 1pm. The county's disability team, featuring some of our own disability squad members, will then host Essex the following Sunday, from 12 noon. Both games are at Quality Street. Merstham Cricket Club prides itself on being one where all players are welcome, regardless of age, gender or and ability, at junior or senior level. It is proud to run the "Magics", a squad of players with disabilities, who regularly enjoy not only training but matches at Quality Street. Spectators are welcome for both games. All visitors will be asked to follow the club's Covid-19 guidelines as outlined by the ECB.