AT Glangrwyney Cricket Club’s recent awards evening, Chairman Eddie Harding reflected on a tough season on the field.

The club lost a number of key players this year. This was exaggerated by the unprecedented unavailability of players during the season. The end result was the first team being relegated to the second division of the Marches league.

The off-field efforts were congratulated with particular thanks to the groundsmanship of Mike Rouse and Rob Richards. Rob was also thanked for his work developing club sponsors.

Helen Devoy was thanked for her drive and enthusiasm in organising and delivering the first annual CricketFest event at the club.

Eddie also thanked all those involved in preparing teas during the games. Special thanks went to Helen Devoy, Bev Hooper, Jenny Morgan, Susan Murphy-Sharp, Ellen Jerrams, Joan Howell, Steff Jones and Sara Jones with bouquets of flowers presented to those present.

On field awards for the year were as follows

First Team Batsman/Bowler - Mike Devoy.

Second Team Batsman - James McIlroy.

Second Team Bowler/Young Player of the Year - Ed Hooper.

Five wicket Haul -Jack Hooper

Century of the Year/Fielding Award - Tim Jones

Ryan Murphy-Sharp was also presented with an award for his century in the President v Chairmans Xl. This was only Ryan’s second game of the season having been deployed to the Falkland Islands in his role in the Royal Air Force for the majority of the season. In his first game back he only managed 98 not out!

Club President Jim Devoy brought the evening to a close thanking all involved in the club for their continued efforts. He also paid special thanks to Eddie Harding and Mark Keane for their efforts in developing the junior section of the club this year with club hoodies being presented to both.

Jim reiterated the feelings expressed by Chairman Eddie Harding that it had been a tough season but looked to the positives with the club being in a strong position to come back stronger next year.