Welcome to Maidenhead & Bray Cricket Club
Welcome to Maidenhead & Bray Cricket Club. The Club is situated in the beautiful village of Bray, Berkshire, on the banks of the Thames, overlooked by the Church of St Michael. The main ground is widely acknowledged as one of the most picturesque in the country.
Records of cricket at Bray go back over 260 years. The Club is now one of the most go-ahead and lively cricket clubs in the county. We have four teams in the Morrant Thames Valley League, and six teams in the Berkshire Colts Cricket League. The senior side has won the Thames Valley League twice, and our colts sides are among the best in the county, with 6 teams playing in the 5 age groups.
We have around 250 colts, boys and girls, aged from around 6 up to 17, and some of our colts regularly play for our senior teams; we regularly provide county teams with colts players, and one has played for England colts teams. We also ensure that as many colts as possible get games during the season, with a programme of 'friendlies'. The Club is one of the few in the county with a dedicated girls section, and is the only one in Berkshire to provide cricket coaching for disabled youngsters.
We have over 20 qualified coaches, 5 qualified at Level 2. We were the first Berkshire club to be awarded Sport England’s Clubmark by the ECB.
The social side of the Club is particularly strong, with a programme of functions throughout the season. For many years the highlight of the social calendar has been 'Parkie Day', hosted by our President, Sir Michael Parkinson.
New players, supporters and their families are guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome. There are excellent facilities for playing, practising, socialising and best of all you'll be part of the most progressive club in Berkshire.
Saturday 5th September was the last round of the 2009 Thames Valley League Season. The 1st XI secured the 13 points required to survive another season in the Thames Valley League division 1 with a winning draw over Tring Park, which leaves the First XI the top side in the Town. A great achievement when you consider four got relegated from the division.
The Second XI cemented their fourth position in division 4B with a 25 point win over Eversley 2's, with Saqib Quershi (70 not out) rolling back the years ably supported by birthday boy John Hewitt (51) producing one of his typical cavalier innings.
The Third XI, already promoted lasted week under the leadership of Saj Tariq for the third time in three years, eventually disposed of Newbury helped by a 141 run partnership between Milan Pandya (80*) and Barrie Wykes (54).
The Fourth XI claimed the division 8B title. Already promoted they needed to win to guarantee the Championship against Amersham 3. Restricting Amersham to 224 for 6 in their 52 overs, Bray cruised past the target in the 35th over, Phil Cowell top scoring with 31.
Two sides promoted, two sides mid table, not a bad season!!!
Latest News from the Club
Jack Frost XI come to Bray
I would just like to thank the Bowler family for their Turner Prize entry for 2010, it encapsulates the athletism found within many of the Bray Teams, the sculptures have been meticulous built to exact proportions by head sculptor James Bowler, to a life like representation of certain Club Members.
Senior Winter Nets 2010
Winter nets start Saturday 16th January till 10th April at Herschel Grammar School Sports Hall 2.30-4.30pm. Please take note certain dates are not available 20th Feb, 13th Mar and 27th Mar and 3rd Apr. This will mean 9 indoor sessions running through to the start of the season.
The Fallow Fields of Bray
Something of a fallow field, it is time disturb the earth of the blog after a ‘healthy break’ and upset a few apple carts. Actually, I’ve been inspired to write by listening to a vicar on Radio 5 talking about requests for music at funerals he has conducted. He had to turn down one such request for a song entitled ‘I’m not half the man I used to be.’ Apparently, the deceased had been hit by a truck ... Unpleasant.
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Why did the chicken cross the road?
To get to Smokey Joes Roadhouse
Under 9's take Finchampstead tournament by storm
Maidenhead & Bray Under nines won the annual Finchampstead six-a-side youth tournament winning all five matches.
Bray won all three of their group matches without losing a single wicket and then beat the Finchampstead Royals in the semi-final.
The Final was against the unbeaten Shinfield who were restricted to 72 for 4. Bray then batted with great composure to win by 15 runs, scoring 87 for 2.
Congratulations go to the team for a fantastic result.
Under 13's complete the treble
Maidenhead & Bray U13's completed their outstanding season on Sunday at North Maidenhead when they won their Berkshire League Final encounter against Kidmore End to go alongside their earlier triumphs in the County Cup and Julian Cup.
Bray approached the final in determined mood having lost finals in this competition in the previous 2 seasons and were not daunted when they lost the toss and were put into bat by their opponents. The Kidmore End bowlers bowled a tidy line and length in the initial.......
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