SHENLEY CHURCH END
CRICKET CLUB

NEWS ARCHIVE - 2007-15

01/03/2015 - SHENLEY TO HOLD QUIZ NIGHT
The Club are holding the first of their social events in 2015 with a Quiz Evening at Emerson Valley Community Centre on Saturday 21st March. All club members, WAG's and kids are welcome to test their knowledge against each other over a number of rounds and a few beverages of course!

Tickets cost £10 for adults and £2.50 for kids, including a Fish & Chip supper! All proceeds go to SCECC towards club equipment. All the info is available from the chairman, club members please see your e-mails.

30/01/2015 - SCECC WINTER NETS BEGIN
Shenley Church End CC are booked in at Radcliffe School for Winter Nets, with the first nets beginning on Wednesday 4th February and continue every Wednesday and Sunday until the 8th April. 8:00-9:00pm on Wednesdays and 2:00-3:00pm on Sundays (not Easter Sunday).

If you are interested in joining up for our net sessions, or are maybe looking for a new club, we are welcoming new members! Get in touch with one of the Committee members or simply drop into nets on the times above to loosen the arm and swing the bat!

15/01/2015 - 2015 FCCL FIXTURES ANNOUNCED
SCECC have received their 2015 Fixtures for their return to Division 3 of the Four Counties Cricket League, opening up with a home fixture against Pitstone & Ivinghoe at Manor Fields on Saturday 25th April.

Following a home weekend, henley make the short trip to Open University on 2nd May, before hosting their 2014 promotion counterparts Harlington on 9th May. Printers (A) and Luton Carribean (H) form the last 2 fixtures of 2015 (ending on 29th August) where home and away games are more evenly spread than previous seasons.

30/08/2014 - SHENLEY FINISH SECOND AFTER OLNEY DRAW
Despite eyeing up the possibility of gaining promotion as champions, Shenley ended up as runners-up in Division 4 behind Harlington after only managing a winning draw to a dogged Olney Town 2nds.

Harlington crushing victory over Drayton Parslow made things completely academic, but the club enjoyed a brilliant end to the season with a closely fought game, and a few beers afterwards to celebrating "going up"! Thanks to everyone for their support over the 2014 season!

23/08/2014 - SCECC PROMOTED TO DIVISION 3 - CHAMPIONSHIP PUSH?
Shenley's 7 wicket victory over New City 2nd's in Saturday's penultimate game of the 2014 season marked a great day for the club, as they were promoted back to Division 3 of the Morrant Four Counties Cricket League at the first attempt.

Their 3rd big win on the trot, coming after losing their only match of the campaign to league leaders Harlington at the end of July, took them to an unassailable 32 point lead over Drayton Parslow, meaning both Shenley and Harlington gain a spot in Division 3 in 2015.

Both promoted teams, separated by just 9 points, go into the final game battling for to be crowned champions with very different games to face. Shenley host Olney Town 2nd's, who are now safe from the drop into Division 5, however the pressure is on Harlington, who must travel to 3rd place Drayton, eager to get as many points from their season's exploits and prove without the amount of postponed matches, they would've been title contenders.

At the bottom, Wilden and Milton Bryan face each other in a huge relegation battle, to decide which one of them joins Stewkley Vicarage in Division 5.

28/01/2014 - SHENLEY NETS TO START IN FEBRUARY
With the season fast approaching, it will be very soon upon us, therefore it must be time for the 2014 SCECC nets to start!

Once again they are booked in at Radcliffe School with the first nets beginning on Wednesday 5th February and continue every Wednesday and Sunday until the 9th April. 8:00-9:00pm on Wednesdays and 2:00-3:00pm on Sundays.

If you are interested in joining up for our nets sessions or are maybe looking for a new club, we are welcoming new members! Get in touch with one of the committee members or simply drop in to nets on the times above to loosen the arm and swing the bat!

15/09/2013 - SCECC AGM - WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER
The AGM date has been announced as above, and will be held at Wonderworld in Central Milton Keynes. The meeting will start at 7:00pm, giving all club members a chance to air their views on club related subjects, and vote for the election of new officers on the committee.
Attendance is strong recommended. If any member cannot attend, please make sure you inform a member of the committee as soon as possible.

10/09/2013 - AUGUST: SHENLEY RELEGATED AFTER TRING BATTLE
Shenley's fears came to reality as they were relegated to Division Four of the FCCL following a closely fought battle at Tring Park on the final day, in the winner takes all decider. For such an important match, both sides played in cracking spirits and both innings took on similar turns before Tring edged them out to stay in Div 3.

Bowling first, Shenley took the first five wickets for less than 50 runs putting them in charge. But despite strong bowling and resolute batting (and a rare Sidwell v. Sidwell bat/bowl duel) Tring eeked out the innings past the 100 mark. It took catches and stumpings by Rob Hatcher and slower bowling by Shiv Meeda to break the partnership and quell the innings to 164 all out, an attainable target.

However, SCECC's batting faltered early - 5 wickets fell by the 30's and it took great innings by Nick Rogers and Richard Fletcher to push past 100. Overs were running out and a quick burst by Simon Sidwell kept the run rate achievable. More wickets fell and with 2 overs to go, 20 runs shy, Shenley found themselves defeated and down. The relegation victims cannot be too downhearted - they've shown a massive improvement to take into next season at a level where a challenge to the leaders could be posed!

Things started fantastically with a 150 run (30 point) win over Stewkley, but back to back defeat at Bromham and home to Pitstone put the trouble on Shenley's shoulders with two games to spare. They needed points desperately and the next game, another postponed game v. Luton Caribbean, only yielded 10. So, a final game needed a win to stay up. Good luck to Tring and others in Division 3 next season!

01/08/2013 - JULY: BIG CONTRAST IN FORTUNES
Three home games in the month meant the Saturday side could haul themselves away from being relegation candidates by providing much needed points - and a month's haul of 52 points from 4 games didn't harm their chances, including a brilliant 30 point win over Open University.

Despite reaching an average of 160-8 off their 44 overs, a late charge by Jay Fletcher pushing the runs to a respectable level, it looked like early on OU would reach the target with ease. But the middle order couldn't maintain, and thanks to Nick Rogers' spell of 4-20, a spectacular diving catch by Simon Sidwell, economical bowling and top standards in the field, Shenley grabbed the final 2 wickets with 14 runs to spare! 30 points!

The huge contrast came with successive weeks of failing to reach the minimum bonus point level. The difficult bouncy pitch at Caddington didn't help, the host posting 218-8 before bowling SCECC out for a paltry 77 - openers Sangara and Blaney doing the damage. North Crawley bashed 244-6 the week after and made Shenley pay by skittling them for 67 all out, Gillian gained 5-9.

The final game against Eggington, although eventually abandoned at 7:30pm, saw a brilliant game of cricket. Richard Fletcher (4-43) and Simon Sidwell (4-54) contributed the wickets as the visitors claimed 210-8. At drinks for Shenley's innings, they had already posted 100 and the game was poised evenly. However 3 wickets fell quickly, Shenley's resolve weakened and within 9 overs the impending storms washed the match out as Eggington looked to close it out. A bit of luck the home side deserved.

05/05/2013 - RAIN HITS SCECC INNINGS IN O.U. DEFEAT
Shenley Church End CC - 183-8 (40 ovs) lost to
Open University CC - 184-6 (34.5 ovs) by 4 wickets
Shenley had no league game scheduled today so arranged a friendly fixture against Westcroft at Manor Fields. Shenley won the toss and elected to bat on a fairly sunny and mild day.

Tight bowling from Westcroft reduced Shenley to 41 for 3 after 13 overs. Then Lal Patel and Andy Peacock added 52 for the 4th wicket. Lal eventually made 23 with Andy passing 50 before being out for 56. In the spirit of the friendly fixture, Westcroft allowed 2 Shenley players to bat again as they started with only 9 players and Shenley finished with 183 for 8 from their 40 overs. The pick of the bowlers was Omer with 2 for 8 from 5 overs.

Shiv Meeda and Andrew Soper opened the bowling for Shenley and soon reduced Westcroft to 41 for 5 inside 10 overs. Andrew finishing with figures of 4 for 36 from 10 overs. Westcroft staged a recovery though, with Raj and Sohail adding 89 for the 6th Westcroft wicket.

Westcroft eventually reached their target in the 35th over with no further loss of wickets although there were some generous "retired hurt" decisions to allow more of the team to bat. The game was played in a very sportsmanlike manner and credit must go to both teams for this, while Shenley will once again gain confidence from another competitive performance.

04/05/2013 - RAIN HITS SCECC INNINGS IN O.U. DEFEAT
Shenley Church End CC - 193-8 lost to
Open University CC - 194-5 (37.4 ovs) by 5 wickets
Shenley's first league game of the 2013 Saturday season saw them go down to an Open University side at the OU Campus. OU won the toss and elected to field, and it was Shenley who got off to a slow start and after 14 overs had reached 45 for 4 including two rain delays.

The drying pitch began to increasingly aid the visitors, and Stuart Hardwick then joined Simon Sidwell at the crease and together they added 85 runs for the 5th wicket in just 14 overs. Hardwick was then out for a well made 40 but Sidwell stayed in and helped the Shenley tail wag to reach 193 for 8 from their 44 overs. Sidwell finished with an excellent 69.

The OU began their innings at a lively pace scoring at 6 runs per over but were pegged back by Jay Fletcher taking two quick wickets leaving them 48 for 2. However Gray and Gill for the OU added over 80 runs for the third wicket before Sidwell bowled Gill for 41. Gray continued his innings reaching 90 before he was trapped LBW by Fletcher for his third wicket. By that time however, the OU needed less than 20 runs to win at less than 2 runs per over and, despite another wicket taken by Derek Rose, the OU reached their target with more than 6 overs to spare.

It was the kind of pitch that needed a score of 230 to be a winning innings, however the early rain quelled Shenley's progress. Despite a slightly weaker batting side, they will be buoyed by almost acheiving maximum batting points and fielding positively.

01/05/2013 - WICKEN PROVE TOO STRONG FOR SHENLEY
Shenley Church End CC - 210-4 lost to
Wicken CC - 211-4 by 6 wickets
A new season got underway in freezing cold, blustery conditions. Shenley won the toss and elected to bat first on a pitch that was dry, low and slow.

The innings opened with Stuart Burke and Dave 'Babylon' Grey going in first and proceeding to put on 88 for the opening stand by the 16th over. However, just as Boris had passed 50 he had and a fine way to get the season going. Babylon was joined by Rob Hatcher who proceeded to tuck into a typical boundary fest innings again passing 50 before getting out LBW.

Babylon also passed 50 making it three fifties in the top order and there were late contributions from Simon Pugh with 24 and Shiv 22 not out at the end as well.

Shenley's bowling opened up with Shiv Meeda (2-46) and Derek Rose. Blustery conditions was making bowling against the wind a lost cause and Paul Rose was the one that stepped up and did the dirty work while Derek put in a fine spell picking up 2-43. Dave Ratcliffe was called into action with his left arm seam and did a steady job at the other end. However, Shenley kept leaking runs and a steady and well judged chase by Wicken ended hopes of a victory in the last over of the match.

Overall, a strong start to the season and a result that could have gone either way. Its not often we were are as strong a batting unit as we showed on Sunday and its very promising to see everyone contributing. The bowling and fielding performance was full of heart and commitment and its a strong platform to build on. Lets look forward to another good showing in the next game.

25/04/2013 - 2013 SEASON STARTS WITH LEAGUE FIXTURES
Shenley Church End CC brush the dust off their spikes and oil up their bats in preparation for this weekend's opening matches, as the 2013 Season starts on what promises to be a very cold weekend!

Richard Fletcher's squad limber up for another season in Division Three of the Four Counties Cricket League, with their first Saturday fixture away at Eggington Foresters 2nd XI. It's an intriguing few months ahead for the side, who look to better their mid table league position from a weather-hit 2012. Next up in early May are matches against Open University (A) and Caddington (H).

The Sunday side also start their fixture list in the MK Sunday League Division 3 under the guise of new captain Shiv Meeda, ably assisted by Dave Pugh. Despite a setback last weekend when the friendly against Great Horwood was postponed due to pitch issues, they travel to Wicken hoping for a more consistent season. Two home games then follow, a friendly versus Westcroft and then to host Aylesbury Town CC in League action.

10/02/2013 - SCCEC TO BENEFIT FROM BRFC IMPROVEMENTS
The news of Olympic Legacy Funding given to Bletchley Rugby Club to improve its facilities is to have a direct benefit to SCECC - as the bottom changing rooms at Manor Fields are to be completely revamped in Spring 2013.

BRFC have secured a £50K grant from Sport England's Inspired Facilities fund to start work on rebuilding the old changing area by the bottom pitch which "will include 4 changing rooms, new shower and W/C facilities, a small kitchen area and a gym / treatment room".

With the Rugby's Club natural partnership with Bletchley Town CC, where SCECC are tenants, the work will therefore benefit a number of teams, as BTCC's 3rd team, Shenley, midweek sides and a number of senior/junior rugby sides are set to make use of the improved building. Of course SCECC are looking forward to using the new facilities in the summer!

For more on this, please visit the BRFC site for the full story.

05/01/2013 - TWITTER PAGE ACTIVE FOR SCECC
To keep up with the modern days of social media, the Club have started up their new Twitter account, and hope to connect with as many cricket club's as possible! If you want to follow us, for club updates, scores, news and views, simply visit the SCECC Twitter page. Thanks!

01/12/2012 - NETS 2013 - NO CHANGE TO RADCLIFFE VENUE
Shenley Church End will repeat last year's Net sessions on the same days as 2012. They will be held at Radcliffe School, Wolverton on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

Wednesday nets will run at 20:00-21:00, starting on 6th February, and Sunday nets at 14:00-15:00 starting on 10th February. They will run every week until 10th/14th April, excluding 31st March. The school is accessed via Aylesbury Street West. Parking is through the school gates, in front of the Sports Hall, which is located on the left hand side.

If you are interested in joining SCECC, and would like to attend Net sessions, you are more than welcome to come down and ask for the captains, or send an e-mail to Ian Peacock. Would be great to see some new faces!

20/11/2012 - PRESENTATION EVENING THIS FRIDAY
Shenley Church End CC will be holding their annual Presentation Evening at the Old Red Lion in Great Brickhil on Friday night, to round off the 2012 Season. The evening starts from 7:00pm.

Members will be taking in a superb dinner before the presentations are handed out to mark on the pitch performances. The yearly stats produced by our club statistican are also released, and of course the legendary SCECC Raffle will also be in full swing during the evening, everyone in with a chance of winning that buys a ticket!

01/10/2012 - SHENLEY AGM 2012 - DATE ANNOUNCED
The date of the Shenley Church End CC AGM has been decided. It will be held on Thursday 11th October 2012, meet at 7:45pm for an 8:00pm start. Abbey Hill Golf Club will be the venue for the AGM.

As with every year, attendance to this meeting is strongly encouraged for ALL members. It is the only way to express your views about SCECC matters on and off the pitch.

29/09/2012 - MIXED FINISH FOR SHENLEY CRICKET IN 2012
SCECC strode into the final 5 games of the season hoping to consolidate their lower-mid table position by actually completing some games, however August got off to a typical bad start with the Stoke Hammond game being postponed, meaning their did not play the eventual champions in 2012.

The other four games in the month provided very mixed results, though the 55 points gained were enough to pull themselves into a satisfactory mid-table finish in Division 3. Wilden visited the Manor for the first ever time and found the going tough. Rob Hatcher's 51 not out gave Shenley a late push to record 175, and Wilden could not chase flatter to 129-8 and gifting SCECC an easy winning draw.

An extremely tough game against fancied Willen followed. Missing 4 key players, Shenley dug in despite only reaching 100 with 10 overs left, Simon Sidwell performed a late charge and top scored with 35, to give Willen a target of 160. A cracking early start always saw the host ahead of the game, and with late jittery wickets from Nick Rogers and youngster Nikial Patel keeping bonus point standards up on their way to a 4 wicket defeat, Shenley could be proud of their spirit.

New Bradwell's season went from bad to worse with a 6 wicket defeat by Shenley, the match over by 4:30pm as NB were bowled out for 49 (Richard Fletcher 4-16 and Nick Rogers 3-1!), leaving Shenley a handsome 70 overs to reach 50, of course the target dealt with ease.

Finally, the first day in September saw a visit to the delightful ground at North Crawley. The home side stuttered early but recovered in the middle order to post 196 all out. With the sun lowering behind one end and accurate bowling, SCECC struggled with momentum, and with 9 balls remaining lost the final wicket to lose by 69 runs. From this result, Shenley lost agonisingly out on 5th place, but with the season decimated by rain, 6th place is a reasonable result from the 9 games actually competed in.

The Sunday side didn't fair too well in this summer month, only completing one game due to postponements. That game proved to be a superb affair with Great Brickhill 3rds. A total of 451 runs were scored, with each side scoring over 200, but the visiting Brickhill side coming out of top. Racing to 245-4 from their 40 overs, Shenley found the chase too hard but never gave up hope, nipping in a score over 200 for the first time in 2012 to lose by 39 runs.

A huge 125 run defeat to Woughton finished off the league season, rooting Shenley firm to the bottom of the MKSL ladder. But pride was restored in the next two friendly matches, beating Great Horwood by 6 wickets and winning a cracking match against Printers by just 3 runs. Captain Rob Hatcher can be happy with his troops response, but remains to be seen if he'll carry on as skipper next term.

03/08/2012 - SATURDAY'S BRIGHTEN UP, SUNDAY'S FALTER
Two fantastic victories in July have positively gone some way to securing Shenley's Division 3 status in the FCCL, and puts a better spin on a somewhat disrupted 2012 season, but it wasn't all plain sailing.

SCECC's first ever visit to Bromham on 7th July started on a superb note, with Shenley grinding their way to 185-9 on a very slow pitch. Interstingly it was the only game to be played in the entire FCCL programme. And with the Shenley opening pair of Jay and Richard Fletcher ripping through the order, the hosts succumbed to 80 all out, giving Shenley a much warranted 30 point win.

With Caddington postponed, Shenley visited Stewkley and were promptly embarrassed. Despite Stewkley posting a lowly 114-8 off their 44 overs, bowler Chris Drakes scythed through Shenley's shellshocked batting line-up with 8-22. So instead of a maximum point win like 2 weeks ago, they were reeling a rather forgettable 30 all out.

Lastly a fantastic victory over Eggington Foresters capped off a more positive month. Eggington smahsed their way to 173 all out off 34.2 overs, meaning Shenley were required to pick off the total in 53 overs. A measured run chase saw them calmly nail down the socre with less than 2 overs to spare, and a few minutes past 8pm the victory - and points - were theirs.

Sunday's were a different story. Only 2 league games were possible over the month, and both ended in a loss. Westcroft inflicted a 51 run defeat, as Shenley failed to get anywhere near the 154 set by the home side, instead stumbling to 103. A similar defeat to North Bucks Ambulance at the end of the month left Shenley languishing down the foot of the MKSL Division 3.

05/07/2012 - JUNE FAIRS EVEN WORSE FOR WEATHER
Shenley's awful season continued in June, where the Saturday side did not complete a full game due to the horrendous conditions on Manor Fields, which fell foul to the wet weather again. Games against Wilden, Willen and New Bradwell were all postponed due to poor conditions on the Saturday morning.

But they did almost manage to complete their fixture versus North Crawley 2nds. With the visitors chasing a below par 167, 2 rain stops meant the pitch became too wet to finish, NC just 31 runs away with 11 overs remaining. It left Shenley's main side when they would ever complete a full game!

Sunday's did not look too pretty either. Despite a great match on tour versus Rudgwick, postponments against another tour side and Newport Pagnell meant just two other League games were played. First up, Aylesbury visited the Manor and inflicted an 89 run defeat. Shenley, chasing 213, could only stutter to 124-6 off their 40 overs.

Secondly, a brilliant match at Great Brickhil saw Shenley reach 129 off their 40 overs, however former player Kieran Burke stepped up in a big partnership to haul Brickhill to victory with a few ball remainings and only 2 wicket lefts in hand.

11/06/2012 - RAIN CONTINUES TO HAMPER SEASON
The prolonged rain has continued to play havoc with Shenley's season on both Saturday's and Sundays, and the club are in danger of losing their 6th Saturday FCCL Division 3 game this weekend in 7 attempts, due to Manor Fields once again suffering from flooding.

An unprecedented start to the campaign has seen a main cause of reasoning for the lack of matches, the heavy rainfall at specific times has made it impossible for a pitch to be prepared, and in our case, even getting out to the square. The first 7 weekends have seen just 4 games played, and members are still chomping at the bit to see some cricket!

SCECC have managed just one Saturday match so far away at Eggington Forresters. The hosts posted 190-9 off their 44 overs, but despite a decent start, the away side couldn't get going past 100 and lost vital wickets on a slowish pitch, all out for 133 with a few overs left.

The Sunday siude has seen some success, overcoming Wolverton Town 3rds by 6 wickets. Chasing a decent total of 172, and through a great ending partnership Paul Rose and Andy Peacock they led home the side with brilliant shots. However last weekend's MKSL fixture saw Aylesbury Town victorious, posting 213 all out in their 40 overs, Shenley were unable to chase and finished on 124-6, some 89 runs behind.

05/06/2012 - CLUB ENJOYS SUCCESSFUL BRIGHTON TOUR
On Jubilee Weekend, SCECC embarked on their annual Tour, this time taking in the sights of Brighton! The weekend was organsied by Richard Fletcher and driven down to our destination by Dave Morley and his kind lending of a minibus, included a game at Rudgwick CC on Saturday - which unfortunately saw a 6 wicket defeat, before enjoying the Brighton nightlife to the maximum.

The usual bad weather curtailed a local game in Brighton, and was instead replaced by lunch and bowling on Brighton Marina, a tour of Brighton pier, where the Tour virgins Derek Rose and Tim Wyndham ducked out of a scary to take to the log flume (hardcore!, before an Indian and ales back in Rottingdean, our residence for the weekend, finished off a decent day!

18 holes at the local Par 3, with the famous Roedean school in the background, rounded off the Tour, and with a return highly likely, we'd like to thanks Rudgwick CC for their hospitality and hope to return next year for more laughs and cricket!

14/05/2012 - SHENLEY SUFFER OPENING 3 WEEK WASH-OUT!
Shenley Church End CC are suffering from a huge cricket withdrawl after the first 6 matches of the season were wash-out, including 5 games at home, thanks to a untypically wet April and early May that saw extensive flooding of the Manor Fields pitch.

Heavy rainfall saw the bottom pitch become completely saturated for the first time in 5 years. FCCL games against Stoke Hammond and Bromham were both postponed, and despite efforts to find alternative pitches, Sunday matches v. Abington, Willen and Westcroft 3rds were all cancelled. Even the away match against Caddington fell foul due to standing water.

With Stewkley due at the Manor this weekend and in obvious doubt, it's the last home fixture until June 10th, which will give time for pitch recovery.

25/04/2012 - CRICKETFORCE SUCCESS BY OUR LANDLORDS Bletchley Town CC recently completed a successful "Cricket Force" day, which amongst other things helped re-generate the changing rooms adjacent the bottom pitch of Manor Fields, regularly used through the season by us as a club. Shenley Church End CC pass on their thanks to Bletchley for a fantastic freshen-up to the pavilion!

20/04/2012 - NEW SEASON IS ALMOST UPON SCECC
Shenley Church End begin their campaign in the Morrant Four Counties Cricket League in a new division, lining up in Division 3 following relegation last season. The Saturday side, once again led by Richard Fletcher, face Stoke Hammond CC down at Manor Fields on 28th April (1:30 start) whilst Rob Hatcher's Sunday team kick-off the next day with a friendly versus Abington CC, also down at the Manor.

01/03/2012 - ON THE LOOKOUT FOR NEW PLAYERS! Shenley Church End CC are currently on the lookout for local players to compete in our Saturday League side and also for our Sunday side for the 2012 Season, including good standard batsmen and bowlers. If you are interested and for more information, contact Ian Peacock, or simply come down to a Net session for a chat and loosen off the arm!

20/01/2012 - SHENLEY CHURCH END CC NETS - 2012
The Club have this year announced details of their bi-weekly net sessions, and can reveal they are to move to the Radcliffe School, Wolverton. These sessions are to take place on:

Wednesdays: 20.00 – 21.00 - from 1st February to 11th April
Sundays: 14.00 – 15.00 - from 5th February to 15th April (not 8th April)

The school is accessed via Aylesbury Street West. Parking is through the school gates, in front of the Sports Hall, which is located on the left hand side. There are 2 nets and plenty of spare space available for other skills practice.

14/12/2011 - AWARDS EVENING A BIG SUCCESS
Shenley Church End CC held their annual Presentation Evening at the start of December, to mark off yet another year with the club. Although the on field season didn't bring any success, it didn't dampen the spirits of the brilliant club turnout.

Richard Fletcher gained the honour of Most Runs as well as the Best Batting Average. A deserved winner, especially as he collected the Division Two All Rounder award a month before, despite the team being relegated to Division 3. Jay Fletcher took an annual swipe of the Most Wickets trophy with 24, but was beaten to the Best Bowling Average by the ever economical chairman Ian Peacock.

3 new winners bagged the rest of the gongs. Paul Rose took the Captains trophy after his first full season, based on his superb contributions to the saturday and Sunday side, while the Best Newcomer award deservedly went to Tim Wyndham following good performances with bat, ball and in the field. Simon Pugh took the Clubmans trophy, rewarding his all round efforts on and off the field.

The successful Club Raffle was also held, thanks to members almost £300 was raised and thanks to the generosity of club members, some very worthy prizes - including an Amazon Kindle - passed hands amongst the great food, beer and wine provided by hosts The Old Red Lion in Great Brickhill.

Lastly, thanks to Judy Peacock for her unsung work pre and post matches, and also to Stuart Burke for providing the superb statistics books that have the players chatting wildly and the WAG's shaking their heads! A great night, and here's to 2012!

15/11/2011 - SCECC PRESENTATION EVENING 2011
The club's annual Presentation Evening has been duly organised, and will take place at the Old Red Lion pub in Great Brickhill, this time taking a slightly later date of Friday 2nd December 2011. All SCECC members and guests are invited, with the evening due to start at 7:00pm.

Food from their superb menu can be ordered on arrival, whilst the usual events including player presentations, the huge club raffle, Boris' stats books and of course lots of beer! Please let us know if you're attending on the Messageboard, or contact Ian Peacock/Nick Rogers.

04/09/2011 - SCECC RELEGATED TO DIVISION 3 AFTER DRAW
Shenley Church End CC - 166-7 (13 points) DREW with
Old Bradwell - 177 (14 points)
Shenley Church End CC ended the 2011 season strongly, but failed to avoid relegation to Four Counties League Division Three on the final day, as Old Bradwell scored just enough runs to stave off a valiant chase by the home side.

The writing was on the wall before the match, Shenley needing to avenge the 22 point gap, and electing to bowl meant a win was vital, and hope Aylesbury and Caddington do not pick up the required points. A decent bowling display left OB scraping for runs at the end of their innings, eventually bowled out for 177, an achievable score.

Shenely started the run chase well, Andy Peacock grinding out the overs and Richard Fletcher adding some lightning quick runs to get ahead of the game. But the loss of key wickets down the order meant the run chase slowed, sufficiently enough for the game to slip out of reach.

Shenley ended the season 12 points adrift at the foot of the table. However the club will be buoyed at the positive end to the season, to give themselves a chance of a great escape. Instead, they will line up in Division Three ready for another season of battles on the cricket field.

30/08/2011 - CRICKET ROUND-UP - AUGUST
Shenley's last five games were against the weaker sides in the division and offered them a big chance to haul themselves out of the relegation zone - a challenge they took on with good results! A month without defeated encouraged skipper Richard Fletcher, starting with a terrific draw against Milton Bryan.

Shenley showed some fighting spirit in their reply to Milton Bryan's 243-4 dec, by running the hosts all the way. SCECC fell 15 runs short of the total despite a brilliant chase lasting all 47 overs, but gaining vital points after last month's poor results.

However a superb win was to follow against Aylesbury Town. Andy Peacock's 69 helped Shenley to an average total of 157 all out, possibly not enough to defend... But the brothers of Richard Fletcher (5-41) and Jay Fletcher (4-17) bowled excellently in tandem to produce the club's best result - and finally a victory - skittling Aylesbury for 59. And even better was to happen a week after, Aston Clinton were thrown the slaughter from Shenley's attack, bowled out for 75 before Shenley wrapped up victory with just 2 wickets down! A glimmer of hope in the battle to avoid relegation.

That battle was scuppered somewhat when weather forced the abandonment of the match against Caddington. Just 15 overs were possible (and no notable stats) before more rain fell onto the already wet pitch, leaving Shenley 22 points off safety behind Caddington themselves and Aylesbury. It was all down to the result versus Old Bradwell on the final day...

An August mixed with fixture changes and bad weather saw only one game played by the Sunday squad. They fell victim to North Bucks Ambulance. Despite having NBA 9 wickets down without 100 on the board, a strong last wicket partnership eventually go them upto 149. Shenley's reply started shakily before steadying up. But in the end the pitch proved too good and were bowled out cheaply for 79.

01/08/2011 - CRICKET ROUND-UP - JULY
It was the worst possible July from the Saturday side, failing to register anything but defeats in the entire 5 game month, the saving grace being a postponment! But it was always going to be difficult to gain win over the stronger sides in Division Two.

Old Bradwell proved a bit too strong on the day early in the month. Posting 150 from their innings, and opener Homer Evans managing to break his arm fending off a beamer (but bravely carrying on!), the hosts easily rounded up victory in just 20 overs and 7 wickets to spare.

Their next opponents were Cranfield at the Manor. The visiting side posted 210 all out off 43 overs, Graham Teagle topping the figures superbly with 5-45. But despite a lack knock from Simon Sidwell, posting 51, it only served to make the score respectable and Shenley lost by 60 runs.

The game versus Aspley Guise was postponed, and the very next week a horror show against New City saw Shenley get bowled out for just 69, thanks to City's brilliant bowling attack, and the total easily gained with just 3 wickets down. High flying Eggington Foresters were the final opponents in the month, Shenley's 161-8 proved no match, losing by 6 wickets and completing a terrible month.

It left Shenley rooted to the foot of the league, only picking up 29 points in 5 games and staring relegation from Division Two full on in the face.

The Sunday side had a much better month, full of positives. Great Brickhill's huge total of 295 was always going to be a huge task (Andy Soper's 4-1, but A Meeda's 118 steered Shenley to 219-7 off their 40 overs, a loss but no disgrace. A victory at Willen proved a catalyst for better things, while the defeat against a Bletchley Town XI in the Geoff Devereux Trophy did not spoil the enjoyment of a good day.

Indeed, SCECC went on to beat Wolverton Town 2nd's, chasing down a modest total of 161. Stuart Burke's 57 was ably backed up by Simon Pugh (47) to secure the win. And even better things followed when the final day of the month saw a win over Aylesbury Town, Stuart Burke with 84 this time, and Andy Peacock with 64, rounding off an encouraging month for the Sunday team.

11/07/2011 - SUNDAY SIDE RECORD SUPERB WIN!
Willen CC - 180 LOST TO
Shenley Church End CC - 181-4 by 6 wickets
The Sunday side enjoyed their second win of the campaign with a superb chase-down in Milton Keynes Sunday League Division 3 action.

03/07/2011 - CRICKET ROUND-UP - JUNE
Despite languishing at the bottom, Shenley maintained an unbeaten run the Morrant FCCL Division 2. Twice in 2 weeks, they were forced to chase totals of over 200, but ended up losing early wickets. Reaching 174-9 v. Milton Bryan (Richard Fletcher 62, Dave Rosier 41) and only 123-5 against Aylesbury Town in the allotted overs, the points won saw the gap widen between the team outside the relegation zone.

Two league games in early June on Sunday only yielded half a game. In the Aylesbury Town game, Stuart Burke's knock of 45 proved the highlight from 171-9 before the heavens opened, whilst North Bucks Ambulance was called off without a ball bowled. Two more losses against Wayfarers and Newport Pagnell failed to dampen the spirits of the Sunday side, who were improving in confidence and team spirit.

Saturday's continued in a drab fashion, Aston Clinton finished on 87-4 before rain forced the game's cancellation, whilst next week at Caddington a poor batting display for 69ao proved no match for the hosts, picknig off the total in 14 overs. Going into July, Old Bradwell were also 7 wickets winners, Shenley's total of 150 chased down with ease. Relegation looms large for SCECC, despite half the campaign played...

31/05/2011 - CRICKET ROUND-UP - MAY
A mixed bag started off May for Shenley, and margainally to improve throughout the month. Saturday wise, defeats to Cranfield University (SCECC 123-8, chased down by the hosts with 5 down) and Aspley Guise (SCECC 184-8, total gained in 35 overs) left Shenley rooted to the foot on Div 2, meanwhile the Sunday side suffered a postponment and a heavy cup defeat to MK City (SCECC 64ao).

But a small improvement appeared when SCECC batted for 47 overs to gain a losing draw against New City, and the next day the club sought a much needed Sunday League win over Wolverton. Gaining 175-9, they restricted the hosts sufficiently to set up a grandstand finish, and took the points with a brilliant 1 run victory.

SCECC's Tour to Bournemouth followed, but due to unforseen circumstances it only yielded one game against the superb Langley Manor. Shenley decided to bat and made a stupendous 317 on a flawless batting track. Rob Hatcher grabbed his first ever ton by hitting 113no and had the pleasure of being mobbed not only by his own team-mates, but the opposition also!

Langley were by far the stronger unit, and chipped away at the massive total due to their heavy-hitting batting line-up. Managing to get the total with 2 overs to spare was absolutely no shame in what was a memorable match - the post match "Stump Run" provided most of the laughs!! SCECC TOUR 2011 - STUMP RUN

Midweek wise, the highlight of the season came early on in the month with a 4 wicket victory over MK Azad.

01/05/2011 - SHENLEY TAKE POSITIVES FROM OPENING DAY LOSS
Eggington Foresters CC 1st XI - 178 (30 points) BEAT
Shenley Church End CC - 88 (5 points) by 90 runs
Richard Fletcher's Saturday side are counting themselves unlucky after going down to a defeat against newly promoted Eggington Foresters, after bowling themselves into a great position before collapsing with the bat.

The skipper's figures of 5-18 were the highlight of Shenley's bowling innings, and actually had the home side 6 wickets down with little more than 60 on the board. However a healthy fightback saw Eggington eventually reach 178 all out. Only Shiv Meeda (18), Jay Fletcher (17) and Richard Fletcher (15) posted notable totals as the bowling attack proved too strong on an early season pitch.

01/05/2011 - SEASON OPENER ENDS IN DISAPPOINTMENT
Stoke Bruerne CC - 131-1 BEAT
Shenley Church End CC - 130 by 9 wickets
The 1st Sunday game of the 2011 Season finally arrived on a lovely sunny day however rather windy, with a half the team being new players, the skipper won the toss and selected to bat. Rob Hatcher shuffled the pack but kept the 2 main openers from last year being Simon Pugh and himself and on a very difficult wicket with it shooting through and a few snotbox sniffers!!

They managed to put 29 for the opening partnership with Hatcher falling trying to force the issue after a slow start, that brought Paul Rose to the crease and before he knew it we found ourselves 2 down with Pugh falling.

At 29-2 this soon became 40something-7 with a Shenley collapse with debutants Dinesh, Charlie, Andy all falling for a duck along with Pete Jones this brought Chicky and Will Green to the crease and they were doing well till Chicky (on 21) missed that suspect straight one on a dodgy wicket. Dave Pugh hit 4 before falling then a slight bit of controversy as Green got out for 39 with a long hop that a few thought the fielder was on the line as he caught it, this was neither here nor there.

Then Shenley came out to bowl with Green and Shiv Meeda opening the bowling only 1 wicket was to fall with Green's worst bal, a nice slow full toss that the batsmen somehow managed to chop on, and after a catch dropped and give us a sniff so did a few heads but there were enough positives and experience gained from everyone on a rather strange wicket.

Thank you to Stoke Bruerne for a nice 1st game and their hospitality.

30/04/2011 - VIEW FROM THE CHAIRMAN'S BALCONY - APRIL 2011
Please click the above link to see a message from Chairman Ian Peacock, about Shenley's forthcoming 2011 season.

29/04/2011 - DAVID LOCK BECOME MATCH SHIRT SPONSORS
Shenley Church End CC are proud to welcome a new addition to their sponsorship portfolio. Locally based company David Lock Associates have becomes SCECC's new 2011/12 Match Shirt Sponsor.

It will see the company's logos take pride of place on this season's new shirts. As a club we'd like to welcome David Lock Associates on board and hope to have a successful partnership.

David Lock Associates provides expertise in town and city revitalisation schemes, urban regeneration, regional and strategic planning, urban expansion and new settlements. Based in Central Milton Keynes we work on a wide variety of projects locally, nationally and internationally.

Please visit out website http://www.davidlock.com

28/04/2011 - OUTDOOR PRACTICE A BIG SUCCESS
The last two Outdoor Practices have been a huge success, with up to 16 club members turning out at Manor Fields for fielding drills, fitness and games. The final practice, due to the midweek season starting, will be held on Wednesday 4th May at 6:15pm.

15/04/2011 - CAPTAINS REQUIRE YOUR AVAILABILITY!
Attention Saturday and Sunday players! Please view the SCECC Messageboard to announce your availability for the forthcoming games at the start of the 2011 campaign. The captains have posted for the first 2 games in May for both Saturday League and Sunday League/Cup, and require you to let them know ASAP whether you're available. Any problems, please get in touch with Fletch/Bobby or Sid.

14/04/2011 - OUTDOOR PRACTICE ORGANISED
Shenley will be holding their pre-season Outdoor Practice sessions at Manor Fields to get ready for the 2011 season. The first session will take place on Wednesday 20th April at 6:00pm, to start at 6:15pm. Usual drills will be reprised, so bring a drink and a few cricket balls! Please see the messageboard for more details.

13/04/2011 - 2011 INDOOR NETS DONE SCECC yesterday completed the 11 weeks of pre-season indoor nets, with a healthy number of members - existing and new face - turning out each bi-weekly in order to thrash a bat, loosen the arms and provide the banter! Thanks to Oakgrove Leisure Centre for providing the facilities.

04/04/2011 - FIXTURES AVAILABLE FOR 2011
Shenley's fixtures are now available for the 2011 season! The Saturday side will once again compete in Morrant FCCL Division 2, running from 30th April to 3rd September. On Sunday's the club are plying their trade in Milton Keynes Sunday League Division 3, while the MK Midweek Premier League is destined for SCECC for Wednesday's. To see all the latest fixtures, please see the 2011 Season page.

We still have some Sunday fixtures available for August/September 2011. If your team has a spare date and would like to arrange a fixture, please e-mail our fixture secretary Jay Fletcher with your free dates.

01/04/2011 - MORRANT KIT AND BALL EVENING
Thursday 7th April 2011 - 6.30pm
New Bradwell CC, Bradwell Road Recreation Ground
Bradville, Milton Keynes, MK13 7AD

MORRANTS will be bringing a good selection of leading branded goods for sale on the night. So get yourself down there anytime Thursday evening for some Bat deals!

30/12/2010 - NETS AND RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
The winter indoor nets for Shenley have been booked for 2011, and will once again be held at Oakgrove Leisure Centre. Dates & times are below:

Wednesdays: 19.30-20.30, 2nd February to 13th April
Sundays: 15.00-16.00, 6th February - 10th April

Shenley Church End CC are currently on the lookout for good standard local players to compete in our Saturday League side and also for our Sunday side for the 2011 Season - including good standard batsmen and bowlers - as well as high standard players for the Midweek side.

If you are interested and for more information, contact Ian Peacock, or simply come down to a Net session for a chat and loosen off the arm!

10/12/2010 - PRESENTATION EVENING RAISES CASH FOR SCECC
A superb turnout and brilliant raffles sales contributed to a fantastic evening at the Old Red Lion pub in Great Brickhill for the 2010 Presentation Evening. Despite an up and down season on the field, SCECC were in fine form off the field as Mick Holman & Ian Peacock handed out player trophies and raffles prizes. More...

09/12/2010 - SCECC AGM ROUND-UP - CHANGES AFOOT...
Shenley Church End CC held their Annual General Meeting at Abbey Hill Golf Club in November, attended by 18 club members to discuss the year's events.

In addition to all the Committee members's reports, a number of subjects were covered, including recruitment, 2011 Tour, Nets, facilities, equipment and performances, with all members making a valuable contribution to the club's efforts in maintaining good standards.

A number of committee changes were also made. Andy Peacock stepped down as Treasurer, his replacement Stuart Burke a more than able successor, as the predecessor in this position! Graham Teagle took over as Saturday vice captain, rewarding years of experience and games played. Simon Pugh will assist Rob Hatcher as Sunday vice captain, as Jay Fletcher relinquished the role, while Dave Morley and Dave Pugh were elected to the committee to fulfil other specific roles.

For the full minutes of the AGM, please visit the Members Area.

07/12/2010 - MKSCL SETTLES ON DIVISION 3 LINE-UP
The Milton Keynes Sunday Cricket League Annual General Meeting took place this evening, with one of it's objectives to announce the divisional line-ups for 2011.

SCECC will again turn out in the basement division, alongside two new teams in the shape of Aylesbury Town and Westcroft 2nds. Fixtures are expected to be announced soon, with news of any impending cup comeptitions coming soon.

MKSCL Division 3: Shenley Church End, North Bucks Ambulance, Great Brickhill, Aylesbury Town, Wolverton Town, Westcroft 2nd XI, Willen and Newport Pagnell.

04/12/2010 - FCCL DIVISION 2 LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR 2011
The Morrant Four Counties Cricket League have this week announced the divisional line-up for the 2011 campaign, which sees Shenley Church End face action in Division Two, and once again six division are in play.

Due to Cublington's departure to the Cherwell Cricket League, it meant some restructing and new teams had to be factored in. Milton Keynes CC and Olney Town CC both take their places in Division One, while Aspley Guise's relegation was confirmed to Division 2. Newport Pagnell were however handed a reprieve with the spare place being left by Cublington, and will compete in Division 1, overturning their impending relegation for the second season running.

Promoted from Division 3, Eggington Foresters make a return up a league, but as champions Cublington 2nds follow their 1sts into the Cherwell set-up, an extra place was up for grabs. A new side in Aylesbury Town joined the league with 2 teams, their 1st XI will compete in Division 2 and 2nds in Division 4. This of course meant a reprieve for Aston Clinton, who were victims of last year's tight reloegation battle.

Division Two - 2010: Aspley Guise 1st XI, Aston Clinton 1st XI, Aylesbury Town 1st XI, Caddington 1st XI, Cranfield University 1st XI, Eggington Foresters 1st XI, Milton Bryan 1st XI, New City 1st XI, Old Bradwell 1st XI, Shenley Church End.

06/10/2010 - SHENLEY ANNOUNCE PRESENTATION EVENING DATE
SCECC have once again announced that the annual Presentation Evening for the 2010 Season will be held on Friday 26th November 2010 at the Old Red Lion, Great Brickhill. All club members past and present are invited to attend and lend their support to this superb evening!

The night will start around 7:00pm, with a cracking menu available. Food can be ordered on arrival, seasonal awards will be handed out to the successful players and the ever eventful raffle, plus lots of beer and laughs! Please reply to the messageboard post, Facebook invite or let Nick Rogers or Ian Peacock know if you wish to attend.

04/10/2010 - SCECC AGM ANNOUNCED - ATTENDANCE REQUIRED!
Shenley Church End Cricket Club will be holding their Annual General Meeting at Abbey Hill Golf Centre on Thursday 4th November 2010, starting at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm prompt start, for which all Club Members are required to attend.

It is YOUR chance to discuss and vote on important aspects of YOUR cricket club, therefore the Committee has strongly encouraged all SCECC members to come along. PLEASE make sure you put this in your diaries and ensure your confirm your attendance either on the messageboard, or by the usual methods to Nick Rogers or Ian Peacock.

01/10/2010 - SHENLEY CURRY NIGHT AT STONY!
SCECC are celebrating the end of the 2010 season with a Curry and Beer night in Stony Stratford on Friday 8th October. All club members are invited, meeting in the Cock Hotel at 7:00-7:30pm and consuming a couple of beers before the Curry at our sponsors the Kardamom Lounge. Please let us know on the messageboard if you are coming.

03/09/2010 - SHENLEY ESCAPE RELEGATION AFTER ABANDONMENT
Shenley Church End have successfully staved off relegation from Division Two after their match against Olney Town was abandoned, securing 251 points to see them compete for sure in the upper echelons of the Morrant Four Counties Cricket League in 2011.

In what was an extremely tight division in 2010, where a bulk of teams could have seen relegation, Aston Clinton were eventually the big losers, and somewhat unluckily their total of 243 points spelt out their relegation. This is despite in previous seasons a relegated team’s points total is usually under the 200 point mark, and 3rd place in the league was gained by Milton Bryan on 271 points! Play was possible for the first innings however, as Olney chased promotion.

Reaching 201 for 3, Olney gained the 5 batting points they needed to be all but sure as Shenley, although fairly accurate with their bowling, could not find the required bowling to take wickets. A huge downpour during the tea break waterlogged the outfield and square. The resident umpire – who was under assessment - decided one more downpour would seal the game’s fate, this appeared 20 minutes later, giving Olney promotion and SCECC the escape clause.

02/09/2010 - JULY 2010 ROUND-UP - CERTAINLY A MIXED BAG...
With the season into full swing, Shenley continued to enjoy mixed success on the pitch. A poor bowling performance saw Old Bradwell defeat SCECC by 6 wickets, Stuart Burke providing the match report here. There was joy in the Sunday Cup as a 50 run win posted over landlords Bletchley Town gave a chance to progress, however due to other results Shenley failed to progress.

Milton Bryan once again proved too strong as SCECC travelled south-west of MK, a poor innings batting first of an uneven pitch meant the hosts took a clean advantage getting ahead of the run rate and easily finishing off the game and providing Shenley with an 8 wicket defeat – suddenly the relegation zone was in clear sight. The weekend was made worse by a 6 wicket reverse on Sunday against Newport Pagnell.

A 15 point losing draw versus Cranfield University, failing to secure the final wicket for victory, meant Shenley’s troubles were giving a prop-up for the time being during the middle of July, the next day a 27 run defeat at the hands of Milton Keynes left the Sunday team with just 1 win in their last 6 matches.

Despite fielding a weaker side due to the local Prodigy gig, Shenley’s home game vs. Stewkley couldn’t yield a victory. A huge SCECC total threw the Vicarage from a willingness to chase the win, and instead a 18 point draw had to suffice. And a big 115 run victory over North Bucks Ambulance ended the Sunday’s side month off well, especially as it was their first League win of the season!

Finally, Shenley travelled to Aston Clinton looking for some success over their rivals. However chasing down 205, Shenley collapsed to 80-7 and being a man short, the game looked over with 17 overs of the innings gone. But Nick Rogers, Simon Sidwell and Graham Teagle made a valiant effort to rescue the game, batting for 22 more overs and increasing the run total respectably.

During this time, Shenley were amazingly never out of the game, Clinton becoming increasingly frustrated at their inability to get the tail end out! Despite the late finish, with 5 overs left the home side secured the last wicket to bowl out Shenley for 167, but the vital batting points gained were to play their part later in the season...

02/07/2010 - JUNE 2010 ROUND-UP - SCECC SNAP UP POINTS
The mid-season month of June brought mixed results for the Saturday and Sunday team. Losing to League high flyers Miton Keynes by 5 wickets, the Sunday side enjoyed a 206 run win over MK City early in the month, and the side's fortunes were reversed as the month drew on.

Things got gradually better in Division Two as Shenley racked up some decent points with 3 innings of 200+. Despite not being able to overcome a resolute New City CC, gaining a maximum points draw after they couldn't chase the 229 required, a fantastic win over Caddington chasing 219 brough some cheer. Anton De Beer's 126no single handedly brough Shenley the victory.

Another successful chase was to follow the week after to finish off June when Olney visited the Manor. Shenley were professional in chasing down a decent total 210 with 5 overs to spare, helping them sit nicely towards the top end of the table.

Meanwhile two home Sunday defeats meant Shenley were dumped out of the Cup and searching for their first home victory. Stony Stratford took a 6 wicket win which meant the Cup semis were now a distant memory, whilst Wolverton Town 2nd's wrapped up a 2 wicket win the week after to make it a miserable end to the month.

14/06/2010 - SHENLEY LEND MANOR IMPROVEMENTS HAND Staurt Burke, Anton De Beer and Ian Peacock were all hands on decks in lending some time to improve the look of the bottom pitch changing rooms area at Manor Fields during the start of the month. This area has been in need of sprucing up for a while, and with lawnmowers and gardening implements, the clean-up was a success, to match the new coat of paint of the wooden parts. Well done to those involved!

12/06/2010 - CRICKET TOUR 2010 - VIDEOS AVAILABLE!
Below are a selection of videos taken by the tourists of SCECC on their annual cricket tour down to Bournemouth in May 2010!

Rule The World - SCECC - Official Video!
SHABASH SHABASH!!
Bobby's Ten Pin talents

23/05/2010 - REVENGE FOR SHENLEY AS NBA FAIL TO POST GOOD INNINGS
North Bucks Ambulance CC - 91 LOST TO
Shenley Church End CC - 92-6 by 4 wickets (Cup Game 1)
Another close fixture between the sides saw Shenley Church End come out as victors after they bowled out the host for 91, then stuttered themselves before roaring to victory.

22/05/2010 - CHURCH END FALTER TO HAND CLINTON A MAXIMUM
Shenley Church End CC - 63 (5 points) LOST TO
Aston Clinton CC 1st XI - 115 (30 points) by 52 runs
An inexplicable collaspe from SCECC's batsmen saw them throw away the points after bowling Aston Clinton out for a lowly score, keeping up a run of poor home form.

15/05/2010 - SHENLEY BOUNCE BACK WITH CRANFIELD VICTORY
Cranfield University CC 1st XI - 145 (4 points) LOST TO
Shenley Church End CC - 237-5 (30 points)
Top of the table Cranfield University were Shenley's opponents, and it took great batting from Colin Wayman and Richard Fletcher, plus Graham Teagle's superb bowling gave a well deserved 30 points SCECC's way. More...

09/05/2010 - NBA HOLD ON FOR VICTORY OVER SCECC'S VALIANCE
Shenley Church End CC - 126 LOST TO
North Bucks Ambulance CC - 127-8 by 2 wickets
The Sunday side lost their opening League match to the Ambulance, but can walk away with so many positives from their use of a variable pitch. More...

08/05/2010 - POSTPONED - SCECC v. Milton Bryan CC 1st XI (FCCL Div 2)
The unseasonably cold and wet weather returned for a day or so, and was enough to cancel the match versus Milton Bryan today. Both team received 10 points.

03/05/2010 - PEAKERS BUMPS INTO VP IN KINGSTON TOWN!
Globetrotting SCECC stalwart Andy Peacock unexpectedly ran into an SCECC vice president whilst mooching around Kingston airport in the past week - Northamptonshire cricketer Niall O'Brien!

The Ireland wicketkeeper/batsman is in the West Indies for the ICC World T/20 competition, and Peakers managed to persuade him to pose for a picture. Remember to keep up to date with Peakers on his well written JamBlog!

02/05/2010 - MILTON KEYNES MATCH POSTPONED
Shenley's match with Milton Keynes CC was called off following the overnight rain, meaning the first league match of the campaign will have to wait until SCECC host North Bucks Ambulance next weekend.

01/05/2010 - OLD BRADWELL BRUSH ASIDE FALTERING SHENLEY
Shenley Church End CC - 114 (4 points) LOST TO
Old Bradwell CC 1st XI - 206-6 (30 points) by 92 runs
Suffering their first defeat of the campaign, Shenley will look back at an uneven batting display as their downfall followed a good otuing in the field. More...

25/04/2010 - SUNDAY SIDE RESCUE PRIDE IN CATASTROPHIC COLLAPSE!
Collingtree CC - 267-7 beat SCECC - 167-9 by 100 runs
A club record 10th wicket partnership of 87* between Colin Wayman and Simon Sidwell brought SCECC back to a more respectable result after being reduced to 2-5 as Collingtree ripped through the top order in Northampton.

Despite a great start from Shenley's bowlers, with the home team on 80-4 at drinks, great batting displays saw almost 10 an over flushed out to notched up a winning score of 267.

And when Shenley capitulated, Colin Wayman steadied the ship with an exquisite 112*, and batted almost 20 overs with Sidwell to frustrate Collingtree into submission, making the defeat a lot less painful.

24/04/2010 - TOP START FOR SHENLEY AT THE VICARAGE
Stewkley Vicarage CC 1st XI - 94 (2 points) LOST TO
Shenley Church End CC - 249-4dec (30 points) by 155 runs
SCECC pick up maximum points from their opening 2010 fixutre, thanks to a great all round team display. More...

18/04/2010 - VIEW FROM THE CHAIRMAN'S BALCONY
Chairman Ian Peacock gives a few words on Shenley Church End's forthcoming season in all their team's respective divisions - as he continues to toil away at his day job in Saudi. More...

14/04/2010 - SCECC PRE-SEASON DRINKS - FRIDAY 16TH APRIL
A reminder that the Club are holding a Pre-Season Drinks night to give the chance for players etc to get together for a social before the 2010 season beign towards the end of April. We will be meeting at Old Wetherspoons (opposite Chiquitos) from 7:30pm this Friday (16th April) and everyone associated with SCECC is welcome to toast in the new campaign!

18/03/2010 - SCECC WINTER NETS UPDATE
Shenley Church End are gearing up for another potentially good season by sharpening their skills and competing hard in twice weekly net sessions, held at Oakgrove Leisure Centre on a Tuesday and Sunday. More...

04/01/2010 - WINTER NETS ARE ALMOST UPON US!
Nets for Shenley Church End CC will be starting again in early February. Held at Oakgrove School Sports Centre, nets begin on Tuesday 2nd February from 8:00-9:00pm and Sunday 7th February, 12:00-1:00pm, and will be on every subseqeunt Tuesday and Sunday until mid April.

11/12/2009 - SCECC HOLD SUCCESSFUL PRESENTATION EVENING
Once again Shenley members and their guests step up to the plate for anything involving food and beer. An excellent turn out at the Olde Red Lion at Great Brickhill gave SCECC players a chance to recognise their fellow practitioners efforts both on and off the field during 2009 at the club's Presentation Evening. More...

10/12/2009 - GEOFF DEVEREUX TROPHY PICTURES
Every year on August Bank Holiday Monday, a Shenley Church End CC XI travel to the top square on Manor Fields to face a Bletchley Town CC XI to play for the Geoff Devereux Trophy, in memory of the Rickley Park legend who sadly passed away during the Noughties. More...

01/12/2009 - SCECC AGM MINUTES AVAILABLE
Shenley Church End CC held their Annual General Meeting in late October. The minutes are now available to all SCECC members in a Word format - please see your e-mails.

15/10/2009 - END OF SEASON REVIEW - SATURDAY LEAGUE
A solid season for Shenley Church End in terms of their final league position in the Morrant Four Counties Cricket League Division 2, however both from individual perspectives and the team, it was far from plain sailing. Read the round-up from the 2009 campaign. More...

13/10/2009 - SCECC PRESENTATION EVENING 2009 ANNOUNCED
Shenley Church End CC will be hosting their annual Presentation Evening at our good sponsors The Old Red Lion pub in Great Brickhill on Friday 27th November 2009 - an event which the club hope will be as well attended as last year!

If you are to attend this popular evening, to enjoy good food, a drink or two and more importantly to congratulate the player's achievements this term - 5th in Division Two, the highest ever finish - please inform any committee member so we can ascertain a rough idea of numbers.

12/10/2009 - SCECC AGM ANNOUNCED - PLEASE ATTEND
Shenley Church End Cricket Club will be holding their Annual General Meeting at Abbey Hill Golf Centre on Thursday 29th October 2009, starting at 7:15pm for a 7:30pm prompt start - again giving members a chance to see how the club is progressing.

Chairman Ian Peacock has strongly encouraged all SCECC members to attend the evening, and has also asked for confirmation of their attendance. Please make sure you contact Ian, or a committee member, EVEN if you cannot attend. It's your chance to hear the club's plans/ideas, and also take part in important votes, including SCECC player awards.

15/07/2009 - CHAIRMAN'S MID-SEASON REVIEW
Read the Chairman's review of SCECC's season so far, for the relative comfort of his air conditioned apartment and alcohol free surroundings somewhere in Saudi... More...

01/04/2009 - FOUR COUNTIES CRICKET LEAGUE NEWS
The Morrant Four Counties Cricket League have notified clubs of two notable events before most take to the pitch on 25th April for the 2009 season - an EGM has been called by the League, while the Kit evening date has been announced. More...

20/03/2009 - CAPTAINCY MERRY-GO-ROUND!
Shenley Church End CC are proud to announce their new club captains for the forthcoming 2009 season, with new posts being taken up for all forms - Saturday's, Sunday's and Midweek. More...

19/03/2009 - SCECC CLUB EVENTS IN 2009
Shenley's fully packed social calendar throughout the season always begins to take shape from early on, and for 2009 this is no exception. Click here to find out the events planned. More...

19/03/2009 - MANOR FIELDS UNDERGOES PRE-SEASON WORK

While SCECC hone their cricketing skills in the nets, Shenley's home ground gets the early treatment by their hosts Bletchley Town CC in anticipation of both club's occupation of the "Bottom Pitch" in 2009. Now that BTCC have taken over the maintenance of cricket pitches at Manor Fields, and agreements in place for SCECC to again share with their hosts, advance preparations on the square are well underway. The outfield today was further mowed and prepared thanks to a welcome spell of warmer, sunnier weather and the able BTCC groundsmen, and additional items added to the surroundings! All in all, the positive steps being undertaken to aid the fruitful forthcoming season - where Shenley are expected to play up to 20 weekend fixtures in 2009 - are much appreciated.

26/02/2009 - 2009 SEASON SECTION IS LIVE
With nets in full swing and the anticipation building early for 2009, we now have the programme of SCECC Fixtures, preliminary tables and the Club Diary all updated in the 2009 section of the website. More...

02/01/2009 - FCCL AND MIDWEEK AGM UPDATE
AGM's for the SCECC Saturday side, playing the Morrant Four Counties Cricket League, and the Wednesday side, contesting the MKDCA Midweek League, have been attended in the past couple of months... More...

01/12/2008 - SCECC JOIN MKDCA SUNDAY LEAGUE FOR 2009
The 2009 Sunday season will be slightly different for Shenley Church End CC, as the club have decided - and put into action - their entry into the MKDCA Sunday League. More...

14/11/2008 - CHAIRMAN PLAYS IN "JCL"! Chairman Ian Peacock participated in his first game of Twenty20 cricket - in Saudi Arabia of all places! Taking 1 wicket on the concrete strip (and a 4-fer in the next game), he supplied this picture to prove he can cut his stuff in the lush green surroundings of the Jeddah Cricket League!

28/10/2008 - 2009 NETS DUE TO BEGIN
Net sessions for club members and any prospective new joiners are due to start early in 2009. These will be held once again at Oakgrove School Sports Centre on Sunday 1st February 12:00-1:00pm and Wednesday 4th February, 9:15–10:15pm, and every subseqeunt Wednesday and Sunday until late April. New players are always welcome.

27/10/2008 - SCECC AGM 2008 - MINUTES & ROUND-UP
Shenley Church End Cricket Club held their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 25th October 2008 to reflect on the 2008 Season and make key decisions on the club's future. More...

02/10/2008 - END OF SEASON PRESENTATION EVENING DETAILS
Shenley Church End CC will be hosting their annual Presentation Evening at our sponsors The Old Red Lion pub, Great Brickhill on Friday 21st November 2008 - an event which the club hope will be enjoyed by the entire club! More...

01/10/2008 - SHENLEY ANNOUNCE AGM DATE
Shenley Church End Cricket Club have announced the date of their Annual General Meeting. It will take place on Thursday 23rd October 2008, 7:15pm for a prompt 7:30pm start, at Abbey Hill Golf Club. It is important for ALL Club Members to attend, to help make key decisions for the 2009 season. More...

14/09/2008 - CANCELLED GAMES GIVES DRAB END TO SEASON
The final 2 games of Shenley's season were cancelled, meaning a low key end to Shenley's 2008 season. The friendly at Milton Byran was postponed the day after our League success over them on 31st August, while a week before Caddington informed us they weren't able to raise a team. Subsequent attempts at getting a fixture were thwarted, therefore 2008 is no more!

30/08/2008 - SHENLEY CHURCH END PROMOTED TO DIVISION TWO
Shenley Church End CC - 212-3 (30 points) BEAT
Milton Bryan CC 1st XI - 209-7 (6 points) by 7 wickets

Shenley Church End were celebrating after gaining certain promotion to FCCL Division 2 after beating fellow contenders Milton Bryan by 7 wickets, thanks to Anton DeBeer's superb 130 not out and a workmanlike fielding performance.

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Bryan inserted themselves from the toss - which pleased both sides, as if the visitor's had any chance of promotion a 30 point win must be gained. After a slow start, gaining less than 70 from the first 20 overs, Jay Fletcher (2-30 from 10) contrived with other bowlers to ensure Bryan's eventual total of 209 wasn't a much bigger one.

Shenley replied in a low key fashion, good tight bowling meant at drinks a score of 80-2 set up a tense finish. But DeBeer opened out and in just under 12 overs later, SCECC were celebrating their promotion to Division Two - possibly a year overdue. Amazingly, DeBeer would have been run-out in single figures if not for a horrendous error by the visitor's wicketkeeper when 3 yards short, and the very next ball dropped at slip following a cracking delivery!

Caddington's win at Whitchurch meant they finished as Division 3 champions and Shenley are second. 2009 promises to be an exciting season as Shenley step up to the mark against the likes of former Division 1 sides Olney and Milton Keynes, and Biddenham, Edlesborough, Studham, Soulbury, Stewkley and Aston Clinton.

31/08/2008 - NO GAME AS FRIENDLY CANCELLED
The away match at Milton Bryan was cancelled due to wet weather.

17/08/2008 - CADDINGTON FRIENDLY CALLED OFF
No game for Shenley Church End this Sunday, as the game against Caddington was postponed.

10/08/2008 - GEOFF DEVEREUX GAME ANNOUNCED!
The annual Geoff Devereux Memorial Game versus an MK Park XI will take place on Monday 25th August 2008 at Manor Fields (top pitch) with a 1:30pm start.

There will be beers/BBQ available for players during and after the match as SCECC keep up this traditional yearly fixture, plus family/friends are more than welcome to show their support and rememberace to one of Shenley's greatest ever bowlers. Presentation of the Geoff Devereux trophy will be made after the game.

Alll SCECC players are invited and if would like to feature in the game, whether it be batting/bowling/fielding, please speak to the Sunday captain or post your availability on the Messageboard.

09/08/2008 - BLANK WEEKEND AS WET WEATHER PUMMELS
Shenley's all home weekend was duly blanked out after a deluge of weekend rain made the Manor Fields pitch unplayable. SCECC's Division Three match with North Crawley 2nds and a return encounter against Biddenham fell foul to the weather, with many areas seeing puddles form and despite a nicely mown and flat pitch, it was simply too wet to play, even though Sunday was sunnier, both games were postponed on Saturday.

03/08/2008 - WET VICTORY FOR CUBLINGTON
Cublington CC (151-3) BEAT
Shenley Church End CC (149) by 7 wickets
Cublington braved the oncoming rain to complete a 7 wicket victory over SCECC in 25 overs, providing the Sunday side's 6th defeat of the campaign. After opting to bat first, Andy Peacock (30) and Stuart Burke (18) started well, but Jimmy Gardner's return from the USA dominated. An unsteady innings was ended on 13 thanks to a great C&B by Ben Sim.

Richard Fletcher's decent knock of 43, followed by Rob Hatcher (15) and Jay Fletcher (11) pulled the visiting team up to a respectable score, but easily enough for Cublington's stronger batsmen to chase.

Quick runs from Andrew Bull, Mike Chastney and Jamie Leggett provided the foundations to steer themselves to victory. Hatcher, Gardner and Dave Morley got the 3 Cublington wickets, though Ian Peacock's brilliant bowling on his return from Saudi Arabia was very notable.

02/08/2008 - 2ND SHENLEY LEAGUE GAME OFF
Shenley Church End's League game with North Crawley 2nds in FCCL Divison Three was postponed this weekend due to the wet weather experienced on Saturday morning. Ironically, the only other Saturday game cancelled in 2008 was actually against these opponents back in March. All other games in the League were also called off, hence no change in position. Shenley stay 4th.

27/07/2008 - LUCKY CANT STEER SIMMONS TO VICTORY
Shenley Church End CC (204-5) BEAT
William Simmons CC (203-7) by 5 wickets
Lucky Singh's 129 was not enough for Shenley to record their first Sunday home victory - at the fourth attempt - as yet another Anton DeBeer ton saw SCECC to the decent total set by the visitors.

Despite being dropped 3 times, opener Singh provided the bulk of the run scoring, as Graham Teagle, Jay Fletcher and Rob Hatcher all came close to removing the batsman - Kieran Burke eventually snaring his man.

In the reply, Tim Empson's quickfire 18 and Stuart Burke's 30 got the innings going inside the first 15 overs, while Anton DeBeer kept the run rate up, Andy Peacock (28) ably assisted him while the South African notched another timely hundred to maintain stand-in skipper Jay Fletcher's 100% record.

26/07/2008 - SHENLEY KEEP IN HUNT WITH DRAYTON VICTORY
Shenley Church End CC - 245-4 dec (30 points) BEAT
Drayton Parslow CC - 146 all out (4 points) by 99 runs

20/07/2008 - BIDDENHAM PROVE TOO STRONG FOR SCECC
Biddenham CC (109-3) BEAT
Shenley Church End CC (108) by 7 wickets

A weakened Shenley couldn't force a victory over the club's first friendly game versus Biddenham, ending up losing emphatically to the Bedfordshire side by 7 wickets. Being entered into bat by the hosts, openers Andy Peacock and Stuart Burke fended off strong opening bowlers. But as wickets fell, only Simon Sidwell and Graham Teagle offered resistence to draw out the innings towrads the final over, out for 108.

Biddenham's superb batting track only offered runs galore, and with just under 20 overs bowled the home side reached the total with relative ease. In three week times the two teams face again at Manor Fieids, promising to be a much more even contest.

19/07/2008 - TENSE DRAW FOUGHT OUT WITH EGGINGTON
Shenley Church End CC - 187 all out (14 points) DREW with
Egginton Foresters CC - 185-5 (14 points)

13/07/2008 - POOR PITCH AIDS BOTH AS SHENLEY WIN
Soulbury CC (109) LOST to
Shenley Church End CC (132) by 23 runs

A low scoring match on a soft pitch meant the team who lasted longest would succeed in winning - Shenley produced the goods and consistent bowling by their attack rewarded them with a great Sunday win.

12/07/2008 -
New Bradwell CC 2nd XI - ( points) DREW with
Shenley Church End CC - ( points)

05/07/2008 - COOL RUN CHASE PUSHES SHENLEY TO A MAXIMUM
Shenley Church End CC - 200-2 (25 points) BEAT
Turvey CC - 199 all out (5 points) by 8 wickets

29/06/2008 - COLLINGTREE GAME CALLED OFF
Shenley's scheduled Sunday match with Collingtree had to be called off when the visitors pulled off due to lack of numbers. With Simon Sidwell's side struggling for numbers also, it was a welcome weekend off, used to good effect to watch an epic Sunday of sport - Lewis Hamilton winning the British Grand Prix and Rafael Nadal beating Roger Federer in a epic Wimbledon final!

28/06/2008 - DEBEER STARTS WITH EPIC ALL ROUND SHOW
Milton Bryan CC 1st XI - BEAT
Shenley Church End CC - by 6 wickets

22/06/2008 - LAST BALL DEFEAT CONTINUES BAD HOME RECORD
Shenley Church End CC - 178-6 LOST to
Pitstone & Ivinghoe CC - 179-9

Shenley's home record on Sunday is still to reap a win following a gutting last ball defeat to Pitstone & Ivinghoe at Manor Fields. Posting a respectable total of 178 following a mid-innings slow down, half centuries from Andy Peacock and Anton DeBeer, and 38 from Stuart Burke steered Shenley to a defendable lead.

With a decent start to their fielding and bowling, SCECC looked the more likely victors. Though innings never go smoothly - Ivinghoe managed an excellent 5th wicket partnership which turned the tables to within sight of victory - 50 runs to win with 13 overs left.

DeBeer, Jay Fletcher and Simon Sidwell rallied the troops with tight bowling, the latter man breaking the partnership and gained 2 wickets in 2 balls. This aided the leaking of runs down to 3 off the final over. But Ivinghoe showed good resolve to win on the final ball of the innings, disappointing a mixed Shenley side who had clawed their way back into contention.

21/06/2008 - DEBEER STARTS WITH EPIC ALL ROUND SHOW
Eaton Bray CC 2nd XI - 81 (2 points) LOST to
Shenley Church End CC - 255-5 (30 points) by 174 runs

Anton DeBeer made this cricket match a one man show with one of the most outstanding all round performances Shenley Church End had ever seen, to register a 30 points win over bottom club Eaton Bray 2nds, and steady the club to 3rd in the FCCL Division Three table.

Batting first, others watch in awe as DeBeer notched 164no during the 44 over innings, (some of which he did not bat) including 22 fours and 5 sixes. Other ably assisted him during the stay, pushing SCECC to a certainly unobtainable target of 256 to win.

And despite coming on as second change bowler, DeBeer rampaged through the stumps of Bray's middle to bottom order with unbelievable figures of 6-5 from 10 overs (8 maidens!) finishing with the best figures so far in 2008. FCCL Div 3 Table...

19/06/2008 - MIDWEEK SUCCESS AS OVERSEAS ARE OVERCOME!
Picking up their first success in 2008 Wednesday midweek action, Shenley Church End beat MK Overseas by 3 wickets in a highly entertaining match. Jay Fletcher picked up 4-33 when Overseas opted to bat first, finishing their 15 over innings on 154-6. Shenley's array of attacking batsmen were in fine form, Anton DeBeer (51) and Steve Gordon (31) taking preceedings to a close and maximum points, on 158-7.

15/06/2008 - AMERSHAM HILL SOUNDLY BEATEN BY SOLID SCECC
SCECC travelled to Amersham Hill a year after they drubbed their Buckinghamshire counterparts, and repeated the feat with a cracking win. Scores to follow.

14/06/2008 - SHENLEY BACK ON TRACK WITH WINNING DRAW
Shenley Church End CC - 228-5 (20 points) DREW with
Caddington CC 1st XI - 148-8 (5 points)

Bouncing back to a good Saturday haul, Shenley hosted Caddington at the Manor for the first time since the two teams met in last season's penultimate game. This encounter ended a bit differently, within Shenley taking most of the spoils with a winning draw.

Anton DeBeer posted his first century of the campaign, taking 105, while opener Andy Peacock continued a fine season at the top of the order by notching a well earned 62. This helped enormously to a healthy 200+ score. Caddington had other ideas than getting all out, SCECC struggling to break them down until the finish, where a couple of wickets fell in the final balls to unsettle the visitors, but easily held out for a losing draw.

Shenely still have some way to go in clawing back points in order to level matters with Whitchurch, Milton Bryan and North Crawley 2nds, all currently ahead in the Division 3 League table.

12/06/2008 - MIDWEEK SUCCESS AS OVERSEAS ARE OVERCOME!
See MK Citizen match report - Eversholt beat Shenley at the death

08/06/2008 - 10 MAN SHENLEY VICTORIOUS IN WINSLOW EPIC!
After defeat at Whitchurch the previous day, Shenley's Sunday team - a man short - took to the field away at Winslow Town in what turned out to be an epic battle. Excellent bowling from Spencer Davies, Graham Teagle and Rob Hatcher ensured a captiviating 5 run victory in an extremely even contest against a young Town side. More...

07/06/2008 - WHITCHURCH CRUSH SCECC IN POOR SHOWING
Whitchurch CC - 85-3 (25 points) BEAT
Shenley Church End CC - 83 (1 points) by 7 wickets

Shenley Church End suffered their heaviest League defeat in some years as Whitchurch shellshocked the visitors thanks to a classy display of bowling to fully take the plaudits - leaving SCECC scratching their heads at what went wrong this thumping defeat.

K Siddique and S Hussian - admittedly on a difficult pitch and the rub of the green - ripped through Shenley's batting with 4 wicket each to leave them stranded on 83 from just over 30 overs, while it took Whitchurch less than 13 overs to complete the job with 3 wickets down, and gives Stuart Hardwick food for thought and Shenley languishing in mid table!

28/05/2008 - MIDWEEK MATCHES SUCCUMB TO DOWNPOURS
The MKDCA League match against Open University on Wednesday and the League Cup Round 1 game at home to Eversholt, due to be played at Manor Fields on Thursday, has been cancelled due to the weather. Rearrangement details for the Cup game will be posted soon.

17/05/2008 - GUTSY SHENLEY LEAP TO FCCL LEAD
Eggington Foresters CC 1st XI - 161 (4 points) LOST to
Shenley Church End CC - 162-3 (25 points)

Shenley Church End relaxed into their Tour 2008 weekend safe in the knowledge their pinnacle position in FCCL Division Three table is a fantastic start from 4 matches, gaining that spot after a well managed seven wicket victory over Eggington Foresters 1sts. More...

11/05/2008 - SUPER ANTON BLASTS SHENLEY TO SUNDAY WIN
Anton's DeBeer's second innings score of 103 proved a cut above when his brilliant form guided Shenley to a great win at William Simmonds. Brilliant bowling saw the hosts hole out for 132 on a day of great weather, then DeBeer partnered David Giles for almost the entire innings to steer SCECC home.

10/05/2008 - RESOLUTE NEW BRADWELL HALT SHENLEY'S AMBITION
Shenley Church End CC - 222-6 (14 points) DREW with
New Bradwell CC 2nd XI - 201-5 (13 points)
Shenley Church End dropped one League position and threw away their the chance of claiming a winning draw by a bigger margin, by allowing New Bradwell 2nds to sneak past two vital landmarks and claw back points at the death at Manor Fields on Saturday. More...

04/05/2008 - POOR SHENLEY SUFFERS MASSIVE BRAY DEFEAT
Eaton Bray proved that punishing poor bowling on a dodgy pitch was key to providing success by easily disposing of Shenley Church End by 154 runs. A rare weaker side meant Bray could capitalise with the bat, and a combination of poor shot selection and frustrating bowling kept the Manor Fields side in check in front of their new sightscreens!

03/05/2008 - NARROW TURVEY VICTORY PUTS SCECC UPWARDS
Turvey CC - 161 (6 points) LOST to
Shenley Church End CC - 161-5 (25 points) by 5 wickets
A half century from Homer Evans and 42 from Andy Peacock were instrumental in guiding Shenley Church End to a toughly fought win away at ex Div 2 side Turvey. Gaining the 25 points with just one ball to spare, it picked up the MK side to a healthy 2nd place early in the Division Three campaign.

27/04/2008 - ROGERS' CENTURY GALLOPS SCECC TO FIRST 2008 WIN
Simon Sidwell's debut as Sunday captain got off to a winning start when they visited their yearly first weekend opponents Collingtree in a friendly, gaining a huge 9 wicket victory in the process - all down to a huge century from Nick Rogers and his partnership with Richard Fletcher. More...

26/04/2008 - SHENLEY DENIED VICTORY BY NEGATIVE DRAYTON
Shenley Church End opened their season with an encounter against Drayton Parslow in Division Three, but could ended up with a extraordinary winning draw that saw the home side barely stumble out of the traps, to negatively block out from early on and hold onto minimum points. More...

25/04/2008 - SCCEC FACE SEASON OPENERS!
The season starts here! 2008 Cricket kicks off tomorrow when Shenley Church End CC visit Drayton Parslow in the first round of matches in Division 3 of the Morrant Four Counties Cricket League. Sunday also see a friendly away at Collingtree. Teams are available from the usual place.

19/04/2008 - CLUB EVENT - NORTHANTS TWENTY20 AT CAMPBELL PARK!
Members and partners of Shenley Church End CC are invited to attend another Club Event which organises itself - the annual Northants Twenty20 evening out at Campbell Park to take in some magical cricket and down the beers! More...

18/04/2008 - CLUB EVENT - PEAKERS' PORK PIT
The first Shenley Church End CC "Club Event" of 2008 is to be the eating and drinking spectacular called "Peakers' Pork Pit" held on May Day Bank Holiday, to be held at the esteemed residence in Bletchey. More...

17/04/2008 - OUTDOOR PRACTICE SESSIONS ORGANISED
Shenley Church End are aiming to gear up their pre-season efforts by organising a host of outdoor practice sessions - starting on Tuesday 22nd April - for club members to attend, in the crossover between nets finishes and the 2008 campaign starting. More...

11/04/2008 - SCECC SECURE MK COMMUNITY FUND GRANT! Shenley Church End Cricket Club announced they have successfully secured funding for their target of purchasing new sightscreens for Manor Fields ahead of the 2008 cricket season, thanks to a successful grant application to The Milton Keynes Community Foundation. More...

01/02/2008 - 2008 SATURDAY LEAGUE FIXTURES RELEASED
The fixtures for Shenley league campaign in FCCL Division 3 have been decided - with a visit to Drayton Parslow on April 26th serving as the opening of the 2008 season. More...

23/01/2008 - 2008 CRICKET NETS TO START IN FEBRUARY
SCECC are reminding current and prospective new members that the club will be holding regular weekly net sessions throughout winter 2008 up until the season start in April. More...

10/11/2007 - CLUB DINNER A SUCCESS FOR TEAGLE, DEBEER, BRACE
Three of the club's players swept the board at the Shenley Church End Cricket Club annual awards dinner, held at Abbey Hill Golf Club on Friday 9th November to recognise the achievements on and off the field for club members. More...

26/10/2007 - AGM FOR SHENLEY SEES CAPTAINCY CHANGES
Shenley Church End CC held their Annual General Meeting at Abbey Hill Golf Club on Thursday 25th October, chaired by first year head Ian Peacock and attended by many regulars from Manor Fields. More...

22/10/2007 - SHENLEY RAISES £800 TOTAL IN FOUR PITCH CHALLENGE Shenley Church End CC completed their mammoth Four Pitch Challenge, finishing 10 mile walk - taking in 3 former grounds under the club's various past pseudonyms - at home ground Manor Fields to raise money for the club, producing a massive £800 between the squad of 12 who took part. Pictures and More...

16/10/2007 - DE BEER SWEEPS THE BOARD AT FCCL AWARD NIGHT
Congratulation to Shenley's Anton DeBeer for rounding off a fantastic debut season by collecting 3 awards at the Morrant Four Counties Cricket League Presentation night on Saturday 13th October in Bletchley.

Anton picked the Most Runs, Most Wickets and predictably the All Rounder award for a sublime season with both bat and ball, outlining his quality by notching 4 fifties and 1 ton and displaying patient time at the crease for 544 runs, and also celebrating 31 League wickets in 111 overs.

15/10/2007 - SHENLEY ADD MORE CLUB DIARY DATES
Click the link for a reminder of various club dates for your diaries, including the Four Pitch Challenge, Club AGM and Presentation Evening for which everyone is encouraged to attend. More...

19/09/2007 - SCCEC'S FUNDRAISER - FOUR PITCH CHALLENGE
Shenley Church End Cricket Club are announcing the club's new fundraising venture - The Four Pitch Challenge - it aims is to raise new club funds and will involve members walking a total of 12 miles taking it's past and present grounds. Members are can find out more by clicking here - More...

01/09/2007 - SCECC MISS OUT ON LEAGUE PROMOTION
Open University CC - 227-3 (25 points) BEAT
Shenley Church End CC - 224-4 (6 points) by 7 wickets
For the second time in 3 seasons, Shenley Church End failed to gain promotion on the final day of the campaign when Open University produced a convincing run chase to a strong opening total to condemn SCECC to defeat, allowing Biddenham to sneak the final promotion spot with a win against Drayton Parslow.

25/08/2007 - SHENLEY SET FOR OU FINALE AFTER CADDINGTON DEFEAT
Shenley Church End CC - 163 (7 points) LOST to
Caddington CC - 164-8 (25 points) by 2 wickets
Shenley's promotion hopes took an untimely dent after an agonising 2 wicket defeat to Caddington in a long hard fought match. The visiting side successfully chased down the average sized total in the 45th over leaving the final game with Open University as the Division Three crunch game. More...

19/08/2007 - SUNDAY FRIENDLY RESULT
Shenley Church End CC (282-4) BEAT
Collingtree CC XI (80) by 6 wickets
A magnificent century by Stuart Burke, ably backed up by 82 for Anton De Beer gave Shenley a string victory over Northants based opponents Collingtree. Despite having a weakened side, a long partnership from the big pair was enough to seal a massive win, backed up by excellent bowling in a fixture enjoyed by both teams.

18/08/2007 - MILTON BRYAN LEAGUE GAME CANCELLED
Shenley Church End CC v. Milton Bryan CC 1st XI
Due to the inability to prepare a pitch at Milton Bryan, the league game scheduled for today is cancelled. 10 points are awarded to both sides.

11/08/2007 - SHENLEY EDGE CLOSER TOWARDS FINALE WITH VICTORY
Drayton Parslow CC - 161 (4 points) LOST to
Shenley Church End CC - 166-2 (25 points) by 8 wickets
Homer Evans continued his fine form with an unbeaten half century and lead Shenley to their eighth win from 15 games, and steer SCECC closer towards the aim for the season - promotion.

05/08/2007 - SUNDAY FRIENDLY RESULT
Shenley Church End CC (113-4) BEAT
Cublington CC XI (107) by 6 wickets
Another set of Sunday fixtures at a now dry Manor Fields, SCECC saw off the challenge of Cublington with a relatively easy chase down. Batting first in a sweltering, Cublington got off to a poor start, falling to 8-3 from 4 overs, and never recovered.

Struggling to just 107, Shenley quickly took charge and R Fletcher and A De Beer finished off the innings. Highlights included Anthony Brace's brilliant boundary shot in front of square, Simon Sidwell's small spell in a return to bowling and Jay Fletcher's pulling off a diamond duck ball.

04/08/2007 - SCECC CLAIM TOP DRAW AND KEEP SLIM LEAD
Shenley Church End CC - 229-5 (20 points) DREW with
Eaton Bray CC 2nd XI - 115-9 (4 points)
SCECC's first Morrant match for 3 long weeks was a welcome return, but for the second time in 2007 maximum draw points were claimed - and frustration vented at Eaton Bray's dogged resistance - as well as top spot in League 3. More...

29/07/2007 - HOME DOUBLE HEADER WASHED OUT
Shenley Church End failed to play any matches for the second weekend running as the flooding of Manor Fields fail to subside in time for the Club's home fixtures. The League game with Eggington Forresters and the Sunday friendly versus William Simmonds were affected.

But in Division Three, Shenley retained top spot, as second placed Open University failed to take advantage of the postponment by claiming a winning draw against New Bradwell.

23/07/2007 - MANOR FIELDS UNDER THE INFLUENCE...

Manor Fields once again succumbed to the power of British weather over the weekend by being flooded for the 3rd time in 2007. Shenley's midweek League game with MK City on Wednesday has subsequently been moved to Woughton on the Green, those available to play should contact captain Stuart Burke.

22/07/2007 - BRUTAL WEATHER WASHES OUT SCECC FIXTURES
There were no games this weekend for Shenley to extend their useful lead in Morrant Four Counties Division 3 and to continue their Sunday season. Heavy rain on Friday meant any chance of play at Steeple Claydon on Saturday were dented, while overnight rain last night was the reason for the postponment of Sunday's friendly at Biddenham.

14/07/2007 - SHENLEY ROAR TO VICTORY AND TOP SPOT Shenley Church End CC - 107-2 (25 points) BEAT New Bradwell CC 2nd XI - 104 (2 points) by 8 wickets Finally confirming their status at the top of Division Three, Shenley capped off another dominant performance by bowling out New Bradwell 2nds and knocking off the runs to become new leaders - after Open University's failure to win. More...

08/07/2007 - DAMP PITCH NOT A HELP FOR SHENLEY
Soulbury CC (86-4) BEAT
Shenley Church End CC (85) by 6 wickets
A damp wicket with little bounce doing batting proved Shenley's undoing in a comprehensive defeat by Soulbury CC, who took full advantage of their accurate bowling to send their visitors to a 6 wicket defeat. More...

07/07/2007 - DOUBLE TOP FOR SHENLEY IN BIDDENHAM SUCCESS
Shenley Church End CC - 208-7 (30 points) BEAT
Biddenham CC - 100 (4 points) by 108 runs
Shenley Church End rampaged into joint top spot in Division 3 following a superb victory over notoriously tricky team Biddenham, winning by a considerable margin. More...

01/07/2007 - MK PARK WIN DEVEREUX MEMORIAL TROPHY
With the match played in very wet conditions in front of the main pavilion at Manor Fields, MK Park beat Shenley Church End to pick up the Geoff Devereux Memorial Cup in 2007. A strong Park team were too good for the regular Sunday XI.

30/06/2007 - TOP OF THE TABLE CLASH OFF
Shenley's top of the table clash with Open University on Saturday fell victim to the atrocious weather with the Manor Fields pitch almost under water. Both clubs gained 10 points, as the entire League programme in Division Three was wiped out.

26/06/2007 - SHENLEY EXTEND SOCIAL DIARY DATES
The Club have more dates for members to pen into their SCECC diaries with the announcement of more social events by the committee. As the season progresses more dates will be added, so keep in touch. More...

23/06/2007 - SCECC SWOOP IN TOWARDS LEAGUE LEADERS
Caddington CC 1st XI - 167 (6 points) BEAT
Shenley Church End CC - 168-5 (25 points) by 5 wickets
Battling to their 5th victory of the campaign, Shenley moved a step closer towards top spot, now just 5 points behind leaders Open University, with a gutsy victory over Caddington. More...

16/06/2007 - WEATHER HOLDS OUT FOR SCECC TO BEAT BRYAN
Shenley Church End CC - 110-2 (25 points) BEAT
Milton Bryan 1st XI - 107 (2 points) by 8 wickets
Gliding into 2nd place in Division Three, SCECC defied the heavy rain and general bad weather to overcome the challenge of high flyers Milton Bryan with a sturdy 8 wicket victory at Manor Fields, Shenley's fourth victory of 2007. More...

15/06/2007 - GEOFF DEVEREUX GAME ARRANGED
The annual Geoff Devereux Memorial game has been arranged for Sunday 1st July against an MK Park XI, starting at 1pm at Manor Fields, with beer and BBQ afterwards. Please give your availability to any of the team captains for this event.

11/06/2007 - PEAKERS PORK PIT - THIS FRIDAY
Andy Peacock would like to remind fellow cricketers of the 'Peakers Pork Pit' event, which will take place on Friday 15th June 2007 at his Otter Close residence in Bletchley. More...

10/06/2007 - BRAY BATSMEN TOO GOOD FOR CHURCH END ATTACK
Eaton Bray CC (155-2) BEAT
Shenley Church End CC (154-8) by 8 wickets
The Sunday season - decimated by rain so far - continued at Eaton Bray, where Shenley Church End were convincingly condemned to their first Sunday defeat by 8 wickets thanks to a great partnership between a pair of Bray's first XI batsmen. More...

09/06/2007 - SCECC FRUSTRATED AS DRAYTON HOLD ON TO DRAW
Shenley Church End CC - 220-8 (20 points) DREW with
Drayton Parslow CC - 157-9 (8 points)
Shenley came extremely close to recording another League win at Manor Fields, falling narrowly short where Drayton Parslow succeeded last season, and had to settle for top draw points instead to secure 3rd place in Division Three. More...

02/06/2007 - BRAY VICTORY MOVES SHENLEY FORWARD
Eaton Bray CC 2nd XI - 81 (3 points) LOST TO
Shenley Church End CC - 198-7 (30 points) by 118 runs
Shenley recorded their 3rd win of the season to take them nearer to the top of Division Three, and in spite of initially struggling to Eaton Bray's opening bowlers, SCECC's total and faster bowling attack proved the difference in another 30 point haul. More...

24/05/2007 - FINAL UPDATE - SCCEC 2007 TOUR TO BATH
The last snippets of information have been added to the Tour page to give you a one stop guide to everything about SCECC's 2007 Tour to Bath. Simply take a look, print if need be! More...

23/05/2007 - CRACKING MIDWEEK WIN FOR SHENLEY
Abbey National - 104-5 (3 points) LOST to
Shenley Church End CC - 151-8 (12 points) by 47 runs
Stuart Burke returned to skip his first game against Abbey National, and capped it off with a convincing 47 run success. Shenley made it four straight victories in five days and wiull now go on Tour with smiles.

22/05/2007 - MIDWEEK TEAM PROGRESS WELL IN CUP
Daimler Chrysler - 108-8 LOST to
Shenley Church End CC - 210-2 by 102 runs
Anton DeBeer (127no) and Colin Wayman put on a mind-blowing partnership of 200 to give Shenley a fantastic midweek win. Vice captain Grahame Wild's first game in charge yielded progression to the next round in style!

20/05/2007 - ANOTHER MANOR FIELDS WIN FOR SUNDAYERS
Shenley Church End CC - 220-5 (40 Overs) BEAT
Soulbury CC - 116-9 (34.2 Overs) by 104 runs
Richard Fletcher's Sunday side notched up another solid win to make it two in the weekend, this time by overcoming the challenge of Soulbury in a 40 over game at Manor Fields, shrouded in music Twenty20 style! More...

19/05/2007 - STEEPLE BUCKLE UNDER SHENLEY DOMINANCE
Shenley Church End CC - 242-5 (30 points) BEAT
Steeple Claydon - 49 (2 points) by 193 runs
Steeple Claydon were crushed thanks to a mammoth 193 run victory secured by Shenley Church End in their 4th Four Counties League game, producing one of the biggest and most comprehensive League victories in their history at Manor Fields. More...

16/05/2007 - MK OVERSEAS OFF AS 5TH MATCH IS CANCELLED
Shenley suffered at the hands of the appaling weather by being forced to cancel tonight's match versus MK Overseas, which now makes the 5th straight match to be unplayable.

14/05/2007 - SCCEC 2007 TOUR TO BATH - UPDATE
Tour director Andy Peacock provides us an update of where we are for the 2007 Tour. If anyone has any ideas they want to see/do/bring, please let Andy know. Monies are urgently required! Click "more" for, well, more.... More...

13/05/2007 - WILLIAM SIMMONS (A) - GAME OFF
The weekend's heavy rain inevitably took it's toll on SCECC's fixture at William Simmonds, with the pitch deemed unplayable. Persistent rain decimated fixtures across the county, leaving Shenley gameless for 3 consectuive matches!

12/05/2007 - NO MATCH ON NEW BRADWELL FIXTURE
One of Shenley's favourite fixtures in the League calendar, the short trip to New Bradwell CC, was abruptly called off thanks to a deluge of rain in the build-up, just as 3 days previous.

09/05/2007 - AZAD MIDWEEK GAME CANCELLED
The first midweek match of the season, captained By Stuart Burke, was a wash-out due to heavy rains at New Bradwell.

06/05/2007 - MK CITY FRIENDLY MATCH POSTPONED
Shenley's anticipated match against MK City on Sunday was postponed the day before, denying the chance for the club to get it's first defeat of the season out of it's system.

05/05/2007 - SECOND PLACE RETAINED AFTER BIDDENHAM BEAT SCECC
Biddenham CC - 251-7 (30 points) BEAT
Shenley Church End CC - 158 (6 points) by 93 runs
Suffering their first defeat of the season, Shenley still retained top spot after their comprehensive loss against Biddenham.

29/04/2007 - SUNDAY MEN OFF TO A FLYER AT COLLINGTREE
Collingtree CC - 175 (40 Overs) LOST to
Shenley Church End CC - 176-8 (38 Overs) by 2 wickets
Two victories inside the opening weekend left Shenley Church End on a high, especially beating a tough Collingtree outfit sporting a number of top quality Saturday players, seeing the visitors edge a nailbiter in Northampton. More...

28/04/2007 - SHENLEY EASE TO OPENER VICTORY
Eggington Foresters CC 1st XI - 135 (3 points) LOST to
Shenley Church End CC - 136-2 (25 points) by 8 wickets
Shenley Church End opened their account for the 2007 Season with a convincing 8 wicket win over Eggington Foresters on Saturday, which was just the perfect start that captain Stuart Hardwick was looking for. More...

24/04/2007 - SCECC'S SOCIAL EVENTS GATHER PACE
Shenley's fully packed social calendar throughout the 2007 Season has begun to take shape, a chance for all players to catch up with their counterparts away from the Cricket field. More...

23/04/2007 - OUTDOOR PRACTICE SCHEDULED
As our midweek indoor nets have finished for the winter, there will be an outdoor fielding practice to get into shape for the season on Wednesday 25th April at Manor Fields at 6:20pm for an 6:30pm start. Make sure you try and attend this very worthy session to "loosen the arm", on time please!

22/04/2007 - 2007 SEASON BEGINS NEXT WEEKEND!
Shenley Church End's eagerly anticipated new season gets underway this coming weekend for both the Morrant Four Counties League on Saturday's as well as the club's list of Sunday friendlies. Please let the captains know of your availability! More...

17/04/2007 - SUBS DUE, NEW SCECC KIT OUT NOW!
The Club are pleased to announce the availability of the new 2007 season SCECC kit in time for the forthcoming league campaign, which is available to all club members, plus a reminder that your season subs are now due. More...

13/04/2007 - NEWS IN BRIEF
Over the past few months, the cogs have been ticking behind the scenes at Shenley Church End CC in preparations for the new season. Below we aim to round up all the news from the pre-season activities. More...

08/02/2007 - SCECC MESSAGEBOARD - SIGN UP NOW! Get posting on Shenley's new members only messageboard! Sign up and register through the members area, where you find out all the gossip and banter surrounding SCECC. Note to all current and ex-SCECC players/members, if you wish to login into the members area and don't know how, simply drop myself or one of the committee an e-mail to get in the know! More...

01/02/2007 - SCECC ANNOUNCE 2007 TOUR DETAILS
Our long and cherished tradition of touring various parts of the country at the Spring Bank Holiday weekend is set to continue once again - with your support. More...

28/01/2007 - CRICKET NETS BEGIN FOR 2007!
Cricket nets are to begin in Feburary at a new venue for SCECC, in preparation for the 2007 season. More...

24/01/2007 - JANUARY PITCH LATEST - WEATHER HITS MANOR FIELDS
As the Manor Fields pitch attempts to recover from it's summer rigours, our intrepid reporters have been keeping an eye on it's progress through January - and have witnessed some startling changes! More...

21/01/2007 - SCECC RUGBY DAY DETAILS
Members of Shenley Church End Cricket Club will be attending their annual Rugby Day at Northampton Saints, with the designated fixture being the visit of Harlequins RFC on Saturday 17th February 2007. More...