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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

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Wednesday, 23rd July. The Racqueteers v Newport Inn

Scorecard It was a lovely summer’s evening in Braishfield – a timeless setting for a game of cricket amongst friends.  An excess of Racqueteers compensated a Newport Inn shortfall – with Shep, Flipper, Yox and Ronny Yox kindly starting for our hosts – creating two well matched teams.  Racqueeters batted first. Starting like a steam … Continue reading Wednesday, 23rd July. The Racqueteers v Newport Inn