Tuesday friendly washed away

Unfortunately, Tuesday night's friendly against Murrayfield DAFS at Roseburn has fallen victim to the weather/flooding.

Weekend Update

Saturday's 1st and 3rd XI games are now definitely OFF.

The 2nd XI's game against Edinburgh South 2nds is scheduled for the Peffermill artificial and so is still ON at the moment. Please pack unspiked wellingtons/flippers.

League Weekend 11 and the Week Ahead

Probably just mad optimism prompted by a whole afternoon without any rain, but here are the weekend's scheduled fixtures -

• Saturday, 1sts vs Largo at Arbo.
• Saturday, 2nds vs Edinburgh South, away on the Peffermill artificial, we think.
• Saturday, 3rds vs Morton 2nds at the Meadows.
• Sunday, CS Challenge semi-final vs Glasgow Accies at New Anniesland, Glasgow.

And midweek -

• Tuesday evening, friendly vs Murrayfield DAFS at Roseburn - CANCELLED.
• Thursday evening, Presidents Plate (2nds and 3rds) quarter-final vs Casuals CC at the Meadows.

Future of Arboretum discussed at Council meeting

On the 21st June, the following Motion was raised again at the Education, Children and Families Committee. There are some interesting, intriguing and concerning aspects of the motion which could affect the Cricket Club, Inverleith RFC and others who use Fortress Arbo.

Motion by Councillor Hinds remitted from Council on 15 March 2012 – Arboretum Playing Fields

“Arboretum Playing Fields, currently on the Children and Families account, is well used by established clubs and schools for cricket, football and rugby.

The Committee notes, however, the poor condition of the current temporary changing facilities (with Portakabins costing £10,000 a year) and the derelict former changing rooms.

Committee therefore agrees that new changing facilities are required and calls for a report to address this. The report should cover the following:

1. The possible sale or lease of the derelict building to fund future development

2. Finances which might be available, including prudential borrowing and other funding opportunities

3. Possible joint partnership working with the adjoining facilities run by Stewart Melville College

4. Discussions with the current users on their plans for the future use of the facilities and consideration of possible alternative models for the future management of the facilities.”

A working party representing the Cricket & Rugby Club will be engaging with officials over the coming weeks and months to ensure that the best outcome for all stakeholders is reached.

More will be posted online as and when updates are available.

Thursday Game OFF

HX vs Edinburgh CC in the @ESCACricket President's Trophy on Thursday is OFF
for obvious reasons

Arbo at 7pm on Thurs  -pic by A Quinn

Diamond available for selection

Batting average of 47..or was it 29..

With AG and his 'little black book' having gone missing, KF is struggling to find 11 men for Thursday's cup clash.
Fortunately this man is now available...

CS Challenge Semi

We learn that Glasgow Accies beat Irvine 3-2 in a bowl-off, so our CS Challenge cup semi will be away at their Anniesland ground next Sunday (8th July). With Andy G  and DR away, please contact KF with your availability.