Yorkshire Gentlemen

Two YG's from differing ends of the clubs chronological scale have recently made the pages of The 'Cricketer' Magazine. Andrew Langdale(Old Git) and Andrew Brewster(Colt) both bowled with some distinction.In a quirk of  coincidence Langdale is driving instructor for Colt.The lesson had to be seen to be believed.

Congratulations to Andy Billington and Jo who were recently married. Very quiet wedding, told very few, but great day. And its on facebook so it must be true!

As usual the YG's are ahead of the game. Check out the photo gallery from 2008 titled 'new season ' and you will find the Sprinkler Dance already well established.

Congratulations to John Skinner who has won an OSCA. No, not the Oscars but an OSCA which stands for Outstanding Services to Cricket Awards.
The Yorkshire Cricket Board recently honoured one of our members for Services to Coaching Young People, John Skinner collected his award in a lavish ceremony for the work he has put in over a number of years at his home club of North Stainley.
Well done John, and keep up the good work. 

After seven years as President of The Yorkshire Gentlemens Cricket Club, Malcolm Watson, has decided to stand down. Our sincere thanks go to Malcolm and his wife Ann who come to Escrick for nearly all our matches, and several away games including the tours to Suffolk. Malcolm has always been very supportive of Committee, Players and Paul, Hilary and the catering girls. The new President will be Richard Head who will be working closely with Chairman ,David O'Kelly, to see us through our 150th aniversary in 2013 and also the continued prosperity of the Club.

Following the retirement of John Roughton we are very pleased to welcome Richard Umbers as our new Fixture Secretary. We would also thank Richard's PA, Ruth, by whom most of the work will be organised. Johnny Anderson, Paul Harrand, Jeremy Phillips and Alisdair Rigby have also joined the Committee.

SHOCK!HORROR!SENSATION!!
In a move that is entirely unpresidented since the formation of the YGs in 1863 a senior member of the committee has had the affrontery to resign without actually being dead! Old Lord Hawke will be spinning in his grave.
On a more serious note we would like to thank John most sincerely for all the work he has put in to ensure our fixture list remains full and to the highest possible standard.John(pictured,right) has cited both personal and work pressures for not being able to continue. The YG Committee has begun the difficult task of recruiting a replacement Fixture Secretary. If anyone feels they could fill this position please contact David O'Kelly or any member of the committee.

Chris Gilman caught during The President's Sixes presentation. Sorry Mate!