Wargrave
Cricket Club
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Wargrave
Cricket CLUB
W
argrave CC has been
working hard since
the end of their
2015 campaign
to ensure that they are well
prepared for their new season.
We caught up with their
President Mike Hall to find
out how these preparations
have been coming along.
Involvement
He told us, “I have been
involved with Wargrave
CC since 1970 when I
played my first match for
the Sunday X1 aged 15 years
old. That is now 45 years ago.
I am still involved and have
been the club’s President since
2002. Originally my attraction was
that I lived in the village. Wargrave
used to be a typical village club but
these days we are more than that due to
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our excellent committee, excellent ground
(we host the odd Berkshire CC one day
matches) and have a new pavilion.”
The Role
“The most rewarding aspect
of the role is to see the club
genuinely progressing on
and off the pitch. My role is
mainly one of fund raising
and helping to ensure that
the club is run properly.
There is no doubt that
Wargrave today is probably
in its best condition in its
entire history.”
Present
“The mood is very buoyant,
everyone is working hard to make
sure we start the new season on
cracking form. We play an important
role in our community and most of the