QC Robert returns to his cricketing roots

QC Robert returns to

his cricketing roots

Cricket in Pembrokeshire was nicely rounded off for the 2012 season as the Pembroke County Cricket Club held its annual dinner at the Plas Hyfryd in Narberth, with Robert Griffiths QC as the guest speaker.

A former Johnston, Llangwm and Pembrokeshire player, Robert related stories of his cricketing life as a youngster in the county, recalling some of the real characters he remembered playing with and against, as well as talking about his administrative work with the MCC over a long period of time.

John Nicholas presents the First Division Trophy to Tony Scourfield (Carew).

Also in attendance as guests were John Nicholas and Brian Hawkins, from Nicholas Insurance, the Pembroke CCC league sponsors, who also presented some of the trophies and awards which are traditionally handed out to league and cup winners, plus special individual awards. Other sponsors in attendance were Ali Najmi and Daniel Moseley of Lords International, plus Nick Evans of the Cricket Shop.

The individual awards included the George Cole Cup, which was presented to Narberth skipper Ian Hughes in recognition of his outstanding bowling and useful batting for Narberth.

Two of the talented young players were also recognised as Steffan James received the Pembroke CCC Batting award as well as collecting the Ormond Youth Cup for Whitland, whilst Harry Thomas received the Pembroke CCC Bowling award and the Ormond Youth Plate on behalf of Cresselly Cricket Club.

David Loosmore, the chairman of the Pembroke County Cricket Club, welcomed everyone and thanked them for their support, whilst Tony Scourfield, his vice-chairman, did well in his role as MC for the evening, with the whole event successfully overseen by Steve Blowes in his first season as Hon Secretary.

Brian Hawkins hands over the Division Two silverware to Ben Jones (Llanrhian).

Robert Griffiths presents the Harrison-Allen Bowl to Matthew Davies (Whitland).

David Loosmore hands over the Division Four silverware to Marc Jones (Camrose/Spittal).

County club Hon secretary Steve Blowes thanks Robert Griffiths QC for being guest speaker.

The trophy and award winners were as follows:

Trophy/Award                                    Recipient                    Club
League Division One                             Tony Scourfield            Carew
League Division Two                            Ben Jones                     Llanrhian
League Division Three                Jason Oatley                 Lamphey
League Division Four                            Marc Jones                  Camrose/Spittal
League Division Five                             Not presented              Lawrenny 2nds
League Division Six                              Keith Adie                    Stackpole 2nds            

Harrison-Allen Bowl                             Matthew Davies           Whitland
DR Morris Cup                                    Not presented              Haverfordwest
Alec Colley Cup                                   Nick Davies                 Cresselly 2nds
Jubilee Cup                                          Sam Harts                    Cresselly
Ormond Youth Cup                              Steffan James               Whitland Youth
Ormond Youth Plate                             Harry Thomas              Cresselly Youth
Indoor League Cup                              Andrew Miller              Neyland

George Cole Cup                                 Ian Hughes                   Narberth
Pembroke CCC Batting Award            Steffan James               Whitland
Pembroke CCC Bowling Award          Harry Thomas              Cresselly