PRE-SEASON INDOOR NETS ( Men and Junior boys ) - start Sunday 27th February, 10.00am to noon, at Aberconwy School, for six Sundays apart from Easter. ( Please note – 20th March is 5pm to 7pm at Junction Leisure Centre ). Ladies and junior girls – start Wednesday 16th February, 7pm to 8pm at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre.

THIS YEAR’S CRICKET TOUR – to Derbyshire, leaving Sunday 12th June, returning Friday 16th June. Hoping to arrange four fixtures. More players needed, everybody welcome, playing or just spectating. Contact Olwen (582132) if interested. We had a great time in the Cotswolds last September, come and join in the fun.

NORTH WALES LEAGUE DIVISIONAL AWARDS – won by Andy Davies ( batting ) and Paul Williams ( bowling ). Congratulations to both, a fine achievement, and an indication of how well the 1st XI performed last year.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – held at the end of November last year. The committee were rather disgusted at the very poor attendance by you the members ; virtually the only people there were the committee themselves. It’s your club ; the committee only operate on your behalf, but how can the committee hope to consider the member’s views on all aspects of the club if you don’t turn up to express your views ?

CLUB OFFICIALS/COMMITTEE MEMBERS :- as follows :
Chairman - Alan Lavery.

Vice Chairperson – Barbara Steen.
Secretary – Tony Davies.

Treasurer – Andy Baker.
1st XI Captain – Eric Shillcock.

2nd XI Captain – Nick Davies.
Ladies Captain – Karen McIntyre.

Sunday Captain – Hugh Kelly.

Child Welfare Officer – Paul Williams.

Junior Rep – Phil Davies.
Committee Members : Olwen Kelly ; Eddie Downes ; Steve Wypler.

CLUB WEBSITE :- has now been upgraded thanks to an excellent job by Phil Davies and sponsorship from ATOMA Chemicals. Have a look at it. The address is :- www.conwycc.co.uk

FRIENDS REUNITED :- The club has an entry on this website. Have a look at this too and put your details on to it.

E-MAIL :- Whilst we’re on the IT theme, it will save the club time and money if we have your e-mail address if you have one. Could those of you who don’t already receive e-mails from us please send me an e-mail so I can note your address and place you on the club’s address list. My e-mail is alan@lavery2406.fsnet.co.uk I look forward to hearing from you.

SPONSORS :- for match balls are a useful source of income for the club. If you know of any likely businesses or individuals who would like to sponsor a match ball please either ‘ take the money ‘ from them or inform a committee member. A new ball costs £18, but any amount will be greatly appreciated. The sponsor will get a small amount of advertising by their name appearing in the local press in a match report, and a mention in our fixture book and website. In addition they are given Social Membership of the club.
If anyone can find a ‘ main ‘ sponsor for the club, so much the better.

SOCIAL EVENTS for your diary - Annual Dinner 2005 will be held on Friday 14th October. Venue to be decided. Further details to follow.

Quiz Night Friday 6th May at the club.
Indoor Games Night Friday 3rd June at the club.
Horse Race Night Friday 1st July at the club.
Bar BQ Friday 5th August at the club.
Fun Bingo Night Friday 2nd September at the club.

Please come along to support the club and have some fun.

GROUND MAINTENANCE – is a permanent and vital issue. A sub-committee is needed, under the guidance of Graham Meredith who, as we all appreciate is not getting any younger, to keep on top of the work and take the pressure off Graham himself. The committee hope that ALL MEMBERS will take their turn at rolling, watering etc throughout the season, but would like three or four members to put their names forward for the sub-committee. The club officials/main committee can’t do everything, so if you want a good pitch on which to play your cricket you’ve got to do your bit.

PRE-SEASON WORK – as usual will be required to tidy up and clean the clubhouse, perform minor repairs and maintenance etc etc. As with the ground itself, the committee can’t do everything, and it’s your club so your assistance will be appreciated. You will be kept informed of when your presence is required.

SMOKING - At the last committee meeting the TOTAL BAN ON SMOKING IN THE BAR/LOUNGE AREA was reintroduced by a narrow vote. We know this will upset some members, but given that we are a sports ( health and fitness ???? ) club and the growing trend of banning smoking in public places and workplaces, it is hoped that everyone will appreciate the reasons and accept the ban, if not necessarily agreeing with it.

FINALLY, CRICKET - the first match for the 1st XI is 23rd April, at home to Mochdre 2nd XI. The 2nd XI have to wait until 30th April, at home to Llangollen 2nd XI. It is expected that the pre-season practice match will take place the weekend of 16th/17th April. Exact day to be decided. A full programme of Sunday and midweek friendly matches is planned as usual.

Hope to see you all as you enjoy your cricket through the summer.