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Dinner and Dance celebrates 2025 Season

BCC Chairman — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:34:59 +0000

Bapchild Cricket Club held their annual Dinner & Dance at the end of October.

Attended by over 60 people the Club had a three course meal followed by the Senior Presentations and a disco afterwards.

The Senior Winners for the 2025 Season were as follows:

Best Bowling Performance 2025 – Steve Roberts – 7 for 7 against Dartford CC.

Best Batting Performance 2025 – Tom Carey – 158 against Tyler Hill CC

Fielding Award 2025 – Amith Lokesh

Young Player Performance of the Year 2025 – Will Surridge – 59 not out against The Mote

Bowling Award 2025 – Ethan Collier – 44 Wickets

Batting Award 2025 – Tom Carey – 952 runs

3rd XI Captain’s Award 2025 – Will Roe

2nd XI Captain’s Award 2025 – Alan Hampton

Sunday XI Captain’s Award 2025 – Daniel Covey

1st XI Captains’s Award 2025 – Joe Mills

Champagne Moment 2025 – Lincoln Bryden – Hat trick against Orpington Ocelots CC

Young Player of the Year 2025 – Yuvraj Rajgor & Daniel Covey

All-Rounder of the Year 2025 – Adam Rayner –

The Chairman’s Award 2025 – Matt Lewis

Cricketer of the Year 2025 – Adam Rayner

Club celebrate achievements at Dinner & Dance

BCC Chairman — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:34:35 +0000

The Club celebrated the senior squad’s achievement for the 2023 season at the Club’s Annual Dinner and Dance

Attended by nearly 70 people, the guests enjoyed a three course meal at The Appleyard followed by the Senior Presentations and dancing afterwards

Many thanks to all of those who attended and making it such a great night

The winners of the 2023 season awards were:

BEST BOWLING PERFORMANCE – Tom Carey (7 for 10)

BEST BATTING PERFORMANCE – James Weller (116)

THE KENNY HART YOUNG PLAYER PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR – Haris Khan (6 for 38)

FIELDERS AWARD – Robert Kennett

BOWLING AWARD – Tom Carey (37 Wickets)

BATTING AWARD – James Weller (934 runs)

3rd XI CAPTAIN’S AWARD – Ella Hadler

2nd XI CAPTAIN’S AWARD – Simon Cosstick

SUNDAY XI CAPTAIN’S AWARD – James Weller

1st XI CAPTAIN’S AWARD – Tom Carey

JOHN MITCHELL’S CHAMPAGNE MOMENT – Tyler Wassel
(One Handed Catch running backwards to beat Folkestone CC by 2 runs)

YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Tom Gunner

ALL ROUNDER OF THE YEAR – Tom Carey

CHAIRMAN’S AWARD – James Sutton

CRICKETER OF THE YEAR – Tom Carey & James Weller

ALSO

KENT COUNTY GAME CHANGER AWARD – Tom Carey

KVL DIVISION 2 BATTING AWARD – James Weller (580 runs with an average of 116)

Memorial Match Day ends 2023 season

BCC Chairman — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:32:31 +0000

Bapchild CC ended the season last Saturday with the annual Memorial Match Day.

In memory of those who are no longer with us the Club held matches throughout the day

Firstly the U10’s enjoyed quick cricket matches in the morning

This was followed by a mix of U12s and U14s who played a double wicket competition batting in pairs with a start of 50 runs. 5 runs were taken off for the loss of a wicket and great fun was had by all who attended. U14 winners were Ethan Tollervey and Dylan Smith with a total of 84 runs and U12 winners were Emily Cowan and Emily Surridge with a total of 75 runs so well done to them.

In the afternoon the seniors played against a Roy Lincoln XI (Roy being a previous Chairman of the Club) captained by Roy’s son Jimmy. The match was keenly fought with the Roy’x XI scoring 227 and the Bapchild XI falling just short. Money was also raised for the Primary Club a charity that Roy supported.

A good days cricket and a fitting way to complete the 2023 season

Inaugural Roy Lincoln Memorial Match Day at great Success

BCC Chairman — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:29:22 +0000

The season was rounded off with the inaugural Roy Lincoln Memorial Match Day. Roy lived in the village for many years and was Club Secretary and then Chairman, a position which he held for 11 years, at the Club. Roy’s passion and enthusiasm laid the foundation of the successful club that is there today. His vision to create a thriving colts section knowing that it would become the life line of the Club was inspirational. More importantly he was a kind and warm man that always had time for everyone and his love for the Club was only surpassed by his love of the game.

Roy sadly passed away in March 2020 after an illness and due to the pandemic the Club had been unable to pay our respects and celebrate his life until this year.

On Saturday the Club held its inaugural Match Day in memory of Roy, starting in the morning with an inter-club colts game made up of U14 and U12 boys and girls. None of the players, nor many parents knew Roy, but were keen to take part to show their appreciation of what he had done for the Club.

Bears and Barracuda captains toss up – Roy Lincoln Memorial Match Day Sept 2021

The Barracudas – Roy Lincoln Memorial Match Sept 2021

The Bears – Roy Lincoln Memorial Match Sept 2021

The Barracudas won the toss and elected to bat starting well with both openers Patrick Hogben (25) and Archie Covey (31) retiring. Will Surridge score 14 before being bowled by Isabel MacDonald. Wickets were shared around but an unbeaten 22 from Ethan Tollervey saw the Barracudas reach 153 in their allotted 20 overs.

Bears started well with Bryn Foot opening the batting and making a steady start scoring 12 with Cameron lynch 10 to get the run chase on its way. But wickets fell regularly but with a fine 27 from Jack Louden and Jay Sharma (13) it looked like the Bears may pinch the win but with Jack retiring and some good bowling saw the team fall 16 runs short at the end. The game was played in great spirit which Roy would have enjoyed so much. and a lovely morning was had by players and spectators alike in memory of Roy and a fitting tribute to a man who was the chief instigator of colts cricket at the club and without whom colts cricket may have never took place at all at Radfield Hill

In the afternoon a 40 over senior game was held with a Bapchild XI made up of players now in our senior squad who were colts in Roy’s day playing against a Roy Lincoln XI captained by his son Jimmy and made up of Bapchild senior players (including Chris Holman and Ben Fulton) and invited players from the Kent Village League of which Roy was Chairman of for many years such as Jeremey and Jordan Godden.

Roy Lincoln Memorial Match Day Sept 2021

Roy Lincoln XI – Roy Lincoln Memorial Match Day Sept 2021

Bapchild XI – Roy Lincoln Memorial Match Day Sept 2021

The Roy XI picked up an early wicket but a fine partnership between Matt Lewis (28) and Ricky Dale (65) steadied the ship after a slow start due to excellent bowling by Lee Cogger (8 overs for 19). James Weller (27) and Tom Carey (29 not out) picked up some late runs as the Bapchild XI finished on 190 for 5.

During the interval, the Club presented a Memorial Bench for the ground, and it was lovely that Jenny, Roy’s wife, daughters Victoria and sally and grandchildren were also able to join us and be part of the special day.

Jenny and Victoria Lincoln with Roy’s grandchildren on the Memorial Bench presented by members of the Club in memory of Roy

Bapchild XI picked up three early wickets but Ben Fulton (23) and Chris Holman (21) moved the score along. A great partnership from Alan Hampton (58 not out) and Jim Lincoln (34) looked like the Roy’s Xi would cruise to victory with a couple of overs to spare but a good catch from Tom Carey to dismiss Jim meant the team need 7 runs off 15 balls with three wickets standing to win. Will Cosstick picked up a wicket straight away going for just one run and Adam Rayner then bowled a wicket maiden meaning 5 runs were needed in the last over. Will Cosstick went for 3 runs off his first 2 balls but managed to pick up the last wicket on his third ball leaving the Roy Lincoln XI just 3 runs short of victory

Again it was great to see the game being played in such great spirit and the evening was spent reminiscing over old time and great memories of Roy

The Club also raised £300 for the primary club which was a dear favourite of Roy’s.

Thank you to those who helped to arrange the day from Arch and his coaching team in the morning to particularly Lee and John for the afternoon match

Dinner & Dance celebrates Success

BCC Chairman — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 12:26:49 +0000

Bapchild Cricket Club held their annual Dinner and Dance at the end of November. Over 90 people attended the evening where they enjoyed a three course meal followed by the presentation of the senior awards for the 2019 season. Awards were handed out for batting, bowling and fielding achievements as well as Young Player of the Year, All-rounder, Champagne Moment and Chairman’s. A new award was presented for Young Performance of the Year, the Kenny Hart Cup, and it was lovely that Jackie, Kenny’s wife, and her son Darren (who presented the award) and her Grandson was present. The final presentation of the evening went to 2nd Team Captain James Sutton who won Cricket of the Year. James was also re-presented with the Kent Cricket League Division 4 (2nd XI) winners trophy and was joined by the 2nd team squad (pictured) who all received a memento to celebrate their fantastic achievement. Afterwards everyone enjoyed dancing the evening away.

The Chairman thanked all those involved in the club and for making the club such a great place

The Club celebrates its 235th year having been formed in 1784 and is still going strong with over 50 senior members and 90 colts.

The Individual Awards for the 2019 were presented to:

2019 SEASON AWARD WINNERS

Best Bowling Performance – Ashley Bax (8 for 21)
Best Batting Performance – James Sutton (111 no)
Fielding Award – William Cosstick
Young Performance of the Year – Ella Hadler & Daniel Gunner
Bowling Award – Owen Harrison (36 wickets)
Batting Award – Ricky Dale (581 runs)
3rd Team Captain’s Award – Daniel Gunner
2nd Team Captain’s Award – Lee Cogger
Sunday Team Captain’s Award – Linc Bryden
1st Team Captain’s Award – Simon Cosstick
Champagne Moment – John Heatley
Young Player of the Year – William Cosstick
All-Rounder Award – Ricky Dale (581 runs, 29 wickets, 12 catches)
Chairman’s Award – Steve Hogg
Cricketer of the Year – James Sutton

Re-presented:

Kent Cricket League Division 4 League Champions Trophy & mementos – to James Sutton (2nd Team Captain) and the 2nd XI Squad)

Ashley Bax receives The Bowling Performance Award (6-0-8-21) from Vice President Warwick Stevens

James Sutton receives the 2019 Batting Performance (111 no) from Vice President Rodney Jacks

William Cosstick receives the Fielding Award from Vice President Rodney Bottle – William took 14 outfield catches and took 2 victims behind the stumps

Ella Hadler and Daniel Gunner receiving the Inaugural Kenny Hart Cup’s Young Performance of the Year from Kenny’s son Darren – Ella and Daniel scored their maiden half centuries while putting on 100 run partnership and winning the game off the last ball of the match

Owen Harrison receives the Bowling Award for 2019 (36 wickets) from Committee Member Barry Wood

Ricky Dale receives the Batting Award for 2019 (581 runs) from Vice President Steve Harrison

Daniel Gunner receives the 3rd XI Captain’s Award 2019 from 3rd XI Captain Eric Philips

Lee Cogger receives the 2nd XI Captain’s award 2019 from 2nd XI Captain James Sutton

Linc Bryden receives the Sunday XI Captain’s Award 2019 from Sunday Captain Owen Harrison

Simon Cosstick receives the 1st Team Captain’s Award 2019 from 1st Team Captain Ricky Dale

John Heatley receives the Champagne Moment Award 2019 from Vice President Kath Mitchell for his catch against Downham and Bellingham

William Cosstick receives the Young Player of the Year Award 2019 from Vice President Mike Lidstone

Ricky Dale receives the All-rounder Award 2019 from Vice President Steve Botting

Steve Hogg received the Chairman’s Award 2019 from the Chairman (fortunately no acceptance speech !!)

James Sutton receives the Cricketer of the Year 2019 from The Chairman

2nd XI KCL Division 4 Champions

End Of Season Round-Up

BCC Chairman — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 12:47:30 +0000

The Club had another great season at senior and junior level.

1st XI – 4th – Kent Cricket League Division 5 (1st)

2nd XI – 3rd – Kent Cricket League Division 5 (2nd)

3rd XI – 6th – Kent Regional Cricket League Central 1b Division

Sunday XI – 3rd – Kent Village League Division 2

U16 Bulldogs – 4th – Swale Development League

U14s Bears – 3rd – Swale Development League

U12 Broncos – League Winners – Swale Development League Division 1
Cup Winners – Swale Development League Division 1

U12 Bees – League Winners – Swale Development League Division 2
Cup Winners – Swale Development League Division 2

U10s – Qualified for Finals Day in the Mini 8’s county competition

Rob Kennett won the Kent Cricket League Division 5 (2nd) batting award

See Honours Board for other individual successes

Chairman’s Game ends a great season

BCC Chairman — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 12:14:26 +0000

The traditional end of season Chairman’s match took place on the the 8th September.

Two team’s, the Chairman’s Clubbers and Sutton’s Swingers fought out two matches over the day

Captain James Sutton won the toss and elected (was told) to bat in the first game which was a T20 match 12-a-side match. Owen Harrison showed his intention hitting 4 off the first ball but succumbed to Ethan Collier a couple of balls later. Everyone chipped with Ricky Dale retiring on 30, Ashley Bax (22) Tyler Wassell (17) and James Sutton (12) all reaching double figures. Izzy Julier also chipped in with 8 not out. The team reached 127 for 6 off their allotted overs.

James Weller (32 ret) opened with the Chairman who was at the non-stirkers end for the first ball – excellent calling from his partner meant he was run out by two yards without facing a ball. Poor or kind umpiring meant the Chairman stayed in but was completely bamboozled by Luke Whitehouse and was clean bowled the next ball for 0. Again everyone chipped in with Lee Taylor (18) and Adam Larking (22) getting double figures they were ably supported by the likes of Ella Hadler (8). The game went down to the last over and a wicket on the first ball meant 5 runs were need with 5 balls and one wicket standing. The Clubber’s reached the target with one ball to spare

After tea at the second game commenced, an 18 over pairs cricket match, with the Clubbers batting – the first pair of Anthony Burbury/Lee Cogger put on 21 for 1 in their three overs. The Chairman did better second time around being paired with Steve Roberts scoring 28 for 1, while the pairings of Lee Taylor/Ella Hadler (26 for 0) and Ethan Collier/James Weller (26 for 1) meant the team reached 163 for 7 giving a final total of 128 to chase

The Swinger’s looking for the first win opened with Nathan Glazier/Luke Whitehouse and while scoring 23 lost 3 wickets. Daniel Gunner/Owen Harrison (32 for 2) and Ashley Bax/Tyler Wassell (36 for 1) all added to the score but many of the remaining pairs lost valuable wickets. The Swinger’s final ended on 130 for 11 giving a final total of 75 and a second winner for the Chairman’s Clubbers

The event was attended by over 70 players, members and supporters who enjoyed some great home hot food provided by Mrs Chairman, Mel Hawkes, Christine Pumfrett and Shirley Lidstone. A great day to end the season.

The Chairman and James Sutton at the start of the 2018 Chairman’s match – Chairman’s Clubbers v Sutton’s Swingers

BAND NIGHT – 23rd June

BCC Chairman — Wed, 02 May 2018 10:10:40 +0000

Bapchild CC proudly presents a band night on Saturday 23rd June

Come and enjoy a evening at the Club with live music from The Strides who will be playing a wide range of popular music.

Tickets

– Adults £5.oo

– Students £3.00

Sorry no under 14s

Tickets are limited and are available only in advance so please see Craig or Lorraine to secure a fun night out

Annual Dinner & Dance a Great Success

BCC Chairman — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 18:47:33 +0000

The Club had a great night celebrating the season at its Annual Dinner & Dance

After an enjoyable three course meal the club celebrated the clubs and individual successes from the 2017 season.

The Chairman welcomed the 70+ guests and was pleased to see some new members attending for the first time as well as being thankful to those who continue to support the event each year. He went on to congratulate both the junior and senior sections for making 2017 such a successful season. The junior section had won the U13 League, the U11 Cup and League runners up. He thanked Richard (Arch) Archbold (Development Manager), coaches and young leaders that had worked so hard throughout the year. He also thanked Arch for the work he had put in achieving the Club Mark Accreditation for another 3 years.

The Chairman then spoke of the senior teams where the 1st team had come 4th scoring 250pts and had a few close games gone the right way and the weather had not played a part we may have been promoted. The 2nd XI missed promotion by just 8pts and had beaten both of the top teams. The 3rd XI continued to blood new players especially some promising colts and the Sunday XI came a comfortable 10th. It was also fantastic for the club that Adam Larking (745 runs) had won the Kent League Division 5 – 1st team award.

The Chairman thanked all those involved in the club and for making the club such a great place

The Individual Awards for the 2017 were then presented

2017 SEASON AWARD WINNERS

Best Bowling Performance – Owen Harrison (7 for 47)
Best Batting Performance – Adam Larking (153 no)
Fielding Award – Callum Leary
Bowling Award – Ricky Dale (57 wickets)
Batting Award – Adam Larking (776 runs)
3rd Team Captain’s Award – William Cosstick
2nd Team Captain’s Award – John Heatley
Sunday Team Captain’s Award – Eric Philips
1st Team Captain’s Award – Adam Larking
Young Player of the Year – Owen Harrison
All-Rounder Award – Ricky Dale (57 wickets, 746 runs)
Chairman’s Award – Steve Botting
Cricketer of the Year – Adam Larking

Re-presented:

Kent Cricket League Batting Award – Division 5 (1st XI) – Adam Larking (745 runs)

Adam Collects Kent League Batting Award

BCC Chairman — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 15:41:06 +0000

Adam Larking received the Kent Cricket League Division 5 (1st) Batting Award at the recent Dinner and Presentation evening held at the Mercure Hotel Maidstone.

Adam secured the award with 745 runs at an impressive average of 43.82. meaning Bapchild has won the batting award in this division for two consecutive years.

Adam was supported by 9 other members from the club as he was presented the award.

Congratulations Adam a great achievement

NOTE: Adam was sporting the new club tie which will be on sale in the near future