After the Government moved to approve recreational cricket last week, the cricket committee and club captains have moved quickly to arrange fixtures and make up for time lost to the coronavirus pandemic.

Many thanks must go to the committee and volunteers for driving the club forward to this point, special mention goes to the groundstaff for maintaining the club and grounds over the last couple of months so that we are now in a position to play cricket again.

Inter-club Friendlies
On Saturday afternoon, the 1st/2nd X1 squads combine for a 40 over inter club friendly from 1.30pm.

With a number of exciting players added to club ranks at training in the last few weeks and the prospect of league cricket returning soon, a competitive encounter is in prospect.

1st X1 captain Rob Woodman will lead one side with 2nd X1 skipper Alastair Warren leading the other. With the weather set fair for the weekend the match will provide a good opportunity for players to press their case for when league cricket resumes later this month.

The 3rd and 4th X1’s will also meet at Blagdon Hill CC on Saturday, whilst on Sunday the U15’s start their season at the Deane in an inter-squad match and this will be followed by the 5th X1 and the Womens X1 for a inter club game from 2pm.

Saturday 11th

• 1st & 2nd X1 - TDCC from 1.30pm
• 3rd & 4th X1 - Blagdon Hill CC from 1.30pm

Sunday 12th

• U15's - TDCC from 10am
• 5th X1 & Womens X1 - TDCC from 2pm

Bar and Clubhouse Open
The bar and clubhouse will be open from 6pm onwards and the usual social distancing protocols and government guidelines will apply.

Members and guests using the bar will also be asked to sign in and leave contact details to comply with track and trace guidance.

Players and Officials
Those taking part in the games as a player or official should observe social distancing and remain in dedicated areas when watching or preparing to play.

Players and officials should familiarise themselves with all social distancing and government guidelines, these will be on display at the club and can be found below.

Parents, Spectators and Supporters
Parents, spectators and supporters are permitted in the ground and the usual social distancing measure and government guidelines apply.

Please observe social distancing and do not encroach on areas designated for players or officials. Please refrain from all contact with the ball.

Parent, spectators and supporters should familiarise themselves with all social distancing and government guidelines, these will be on display at the club and can be found below.

Coronavirus Safety
Guidelines for players, officials and spectators will be shown around the ground – please take time to read and observe these measures so we can all enjoy the return of cricket safely.

Please see the latest HM Government guidance for Coronavirus and also the latest NHS guidance for Coronavirus

ECB guidelines for the safe return of cricket can be found below.