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Time and place. |
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Thursday 29 January 2026, 5.30pm at 2 Marsham Street (and available remotely) |
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Attendees. |
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Barry Gigg, Matthew Conway, Steve Meyler, Michael Duggan, Chris Mountain, Dan Forman, Paul Gaught-Allen, Jubril Sunmonu.
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Apologies. |
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Nikhil Gidwani, Vijay Anand, John Bishop, Mark Williams, Mike Kamellard, Mike Taylor, Simon Gundry, Will Walker, Harish Kumar, Rick Smith, Chris Thompson, Adam Spencer-Bickle, Merv Aranha, Gary S Plahe, Ian Moxon, George Warren, Jason Marchant, James Hewlett, Sam Farnham, Konrad Chodzko-Zajko. |
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Minutes of the last meeting. |
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Minutes of the last meeting were agreed without change. |
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Matters Arising. |
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There were no matters arising. |
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Chairman's Report. |
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Chairman Matthew Conway delivered a stirring speech, mainly focussing on how Travis Head
was "not classy or elegant" when scoring a century to win an Ashes Test. |
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Treasurer's Report. |
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George has stood down as Treasurer. Matthew and Paul presented an update on finance
matters. Given wider discussions with Sparta and SCSC, financial position for the forthcoming season is currently unclear. |
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ACTION: COMMITTEE: Further financial discussion: The committee will
need to have a further discussion about match fees for the coming season, once we have more clarity on the Sparta/SCSC situation. |
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ACTION: COMMITTEE: Treasurer: The committee will
need to find a new treasurer at the nearest available moment. |
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ACTION: ALL: Monies being paid: It was agreed that as a club we need to be more strict on ensuring fees are paid. As part of this
all members were to be ask to contact Matthew (or the new treasurer if any money, credit or debit, were still owed. |
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ACTION: MATTHEW CONWAY: Last amendments to accounts: Matthew had some last amendments and clarifications to make to the accounts. |
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ACTION: MATTHEW CONWAY/CHRIS MOUNTAIN: Constitution: Consider a refresh of the club constitution. |
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Election of Officers. |
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No nominations had been received.
The following appointments were agreed unanimously. Elected officers are as follows: |
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Honorary Life President (unelected post) |
Barry Gigg |
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Chair |
Matthew Conway |
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Secretary |
Chris Mountain |
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Treasurer |
Vacant - Matthew Conway is currently acting Treasurer |
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Club Captain |
Paul Gaught-Allen |
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Fixture Secretary |
Paul Gaught-Allen |
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Vice-captain |
As and when required |
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Auditor |
Richard Abigail |
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Committee Members |
Mark Williams, Michael Duggan, Gary Plahe, Vijay Anand, Steve Meyler, Dan Forman, Sam Farnham, Jason Marchant, Konrad Chodzko-Zajko, Barry Gigg, Jubril Sunmonu. |
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Motions. |
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No motions were proposed. |
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Arrangements for 2026 Season. |
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Nets |
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We have 4 nets already booked. Paul will consider further bookings in due course. It was agreed that £10 per player would be charged for nets.
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Tour |
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We currently have two fixtures arranged against Brettenham Park and Milden in Suffolk
on Sunday 3 May and (Bank Holiday) Monday 4 May. 20 people have expressed an interest so far. |
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Fixtures |
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Dodgers have confirmed match bookings – thankfully only one astro pitch. Still a few matters to be finalised. Broadly two new teams and two dropping out. |
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Equipment |
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We do not need any new kit. We will continue to monitor this as the season progresses. |
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Any Other Business. |
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Recruitment of new players - Club posters will be circulated for display in GMH and 2MS before nets. |
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Dan knows of a Hampshire supplier that can produce branded shirts with no minimum order.
Approx £35 per shirt - not cheap but administratively. Committee broadly supportive. |
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There being no other business the meeting closed at 6.45pm. |
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Chris Mountain. |
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