Autumn Junior Sessions on MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
This week we had an uptick in numbers for both Monday and Wednesday junior sessions which is good to see. And after Drew used the 'one' cricket song in his Wednesday video of the 'Quick Runs Safe Catches' drill, we are accepting suggestions for the music for his next epic.

The sessions run until Mon 2 Dec, Wed 4 Dec for a block of 6 weekly sessions in the St Josephs College Sports Hall. Do consider bringing a friend along for a free try e.g. we would like to welcome more Stars (5-8 years).

Mondays 5-6pm Stars (5-8 years), Boys and Girls (28 Oct - 2 Dec. 6 sessions)
Wednesdays 5-6pm Blasters/Chargers (9-11/12-15 years) Boys and Girls (30 Oct - 4 Dec. 6 sessions)

New starters are very welcome. Just come along to try, or contact us, and you could come with a pal as well.

Blasters who are unable to make Wednesdays contact the club for a possible additional session on Mondays [Email dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com]

Cricket AGM - Fri 29th Nov
The 2024 Cricket Club Annual General Meeting is in 2 weeks time on Friday the 29th November at the Club. Mark your diary please so that we have a good attendance and discussion.

Women's Cricket
Congratulations to the Scotland Women's Team who have been awarded the Team of the Year at the "Scottish Women in Sport" Awards.

And it is 64 days until the first game in the U19 Women's World Cup in Malaysia against Australia (on Sat 18 Jan 2025), with Niamh set to lead the side as the Scotland U19 Captain.

Women's Cricket Sessions
Weekly Women's & Girls soft ball indoor sessions are on Mondays and are suitable for secondary school ages and also for those starting out and want to have a try. There are also impromptu W&G sessions at the weekends. Contact womenscricket@dumfriescricketclub.com.

Mondays 5-6pm W&G (28 Oct - 2 Dec. 6 sessions)

We Have Been Paid
Thank you to our Easyfundraising.org.uk fundraisers who have raised an extra £41.85 for the club juniors this week. Thanks for the help. See www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/dumfriescc/

Christmas Quiz is coming on Friday 6th December
The Christmas Quiz is on Friday evening on the 6th December. Get busy organising your team (and team name). Please let us know in advance that you are intending to come (for planning!)

via our Facebook Event, our Website Event or just email dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com.

Kurlew Gig this Saturday
There is live music on Saturday evening at the club when the 'blues music' band Kurlew have a sold out gig here on from 7pm along with support act Billy James. We hope everybody has a great time at 'The Nunholm Venue'.

Overseas Cricket
"Captain Geary (64) steadied the ship in an anchors knock" on Saturday leading to a bonus points win for the Merewether CC 1st grade side in the Newcastle (Oz) competition.

January Soclal and Senior Awards Night - Fri 31st Jan
We are holding a Seniors Award night on Friday, 31st January (6 for 6:30pm). This coincides with the start of the Rugby Six Nations (France v Wales at 8:15pm). So first will be our awards for season 2024 and then drinks to watch the rugby. More details to come of a fun filled evening :)

Simon Says
Simon, our 'Ground Guru', is happy with the grass growth after the end of season work renovating the square and which is continuing with weekly work on the ground. So we are optimistic for more Nunholm Roads next season.

Running the Club
We have the 2024 Cricket Club Annual General Meeting scheduled for Friday the 29th November where one of the topics will be what senior Cup competitions in the West we wish to enter next season.

If you wish to consider standing for the club committee (and we would welcome more help), or wish to raise something to be discussed within the committee then email dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com.

A WDCU Clubs Forum is taking place on the evening of Monday, 25th November, at GHK CC.

The Dumfries Sports Club AGM is now re-scheduled for Monday 20th January at the club.

In Memory
The club is sad to hear of the passing of Chris Carruthers. He served as President of Cricket Scotland in 2002-2003. Prior to this, he was Scottish Cricket Union Chair between 1991 and 1996. He captained Grange in Edinburgh but in moving to this area he came along to spectate at Nunholm and also supported the development of cricket within Dumfries & Galloway. Our condolences to his family and friends.