Author: Mr. LJ

Sometime teacher of Modern Languages and European Literature. Now back in my native Dorset with my faithful companion, Fig.
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Sunday, 24th August, The Racqueteers v Crawley Crows

Scorecard We have history at Crawley. The Skipper, padding up, wistfully recalled playing his first innings there, when he was 12. Tom Talks gleefully remembered being coached in his bowling by one of their players – he attempted to iron out the idiosyncratic hop that Tom does right before his delivery stride. As will become … Continue reading Sunday, 24th August, The Racqueteers v Crawley Crows

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Sunday 10th August, The Racqueteers v Chilmark

River Park Recreation Ground There are a few special phrases in English that provoke uniquely comforting feelings. When you hear the words “Once upon a time…”, for instance, you can feel yourself settle down, inside. For people of a certain age, the same is true of “Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin…”, being the introduction to the classic children’s broadcast, Listen with Mother.    The words that … Continue reading Sunday 10th August, The Racqueteers v Chilmark