St Georges Disabled Cricket
"Yesterday I dared to struggle, today I dare to win"
Mid-Wales Score the Double
27th. July 2009 (ECB Cricket News)
Mid-Wales come out on top beating Midlands twice to clean up in both the Zodiac and Zenith disability categories at Luctonians CC in Herefordshire.
In the Zodiac category (for players with a high level of disability), The July 12 match saw a close affair with only eight runs separating the two sides after Midlands narrowly missed out on the Mid-Wales’ 118 all out total.
Three good totals did the damage for Mid-Wales. Ben Slaney top scored with 34 not out, amassing an impressive six fours and one six in the process. He was ably assisted by Ryan and Elle Coster who made 60 runs between them, finding the boundary 10 times.
Other scorers included Robbie Gore (10), Rachael Evans (5), and Lee Harvey (1).
Midlands skipper Paul Evans proved vital in the bowling attack, leaking just 16 runs in four overs, and polishing off the Mid-Wales tail-enders Kai Vickers and Hugh O’Riley. Andrew Thorpe, Shirley Darlington, Simon Miles and Pete Phillips took a wicket each.
The Midlands response was led by Phil Ramsbotham, scoring a fine 50 not out including 10 fours and a six. Skipper Paul Evans also made an important contribution with the bat totalling 26 runs, while Simon Miles hit two fours on his way to 11.
Then came a smattering of runs from Andrew Thorpe (4), Andrew Smart (4), Shirley Darlington (3), Peter Phillips (2), and Mandy Richardson (2). At the end of their innings, Midlands found themselves agonisingly close to victory, falling just eight runs short of Mid-Wales’ total.
Robbie Gore and Mid-Wales captain Alan Bennett spearheaded the Mid-Wales bowling. Gore took two wickets in his over without conceding a run, while Bennett bagged two wickets in three overs, restricting Midlands to just seven runs in this period. Ben Slaney chipped in, taking the important wicket of Andrew Thorpe in his three-over spell.
The Zenith category (for players with medium levels of disability) saw Mid-Wales make a double win out of the day, surpassing Midlands' 64 all out total after 15.4 overs, winning the match by six wickets.
Invited to bat first, Midlands found their greatest weapon in Robert Halford with 22, hitting one four in his way. Ronnie Knight, Ian Halford and Peter Scrivens then found 20 runs between them, with contributions coming from Gail Bradley, Martin Chadwick and Rachel Evans.
Mid-Wales’ Ronnie Knight bowled brilliantly, picking up four wickets for four runs in his three-over spell. Albie Thomas was also on fine form, picking up 2-8 playing in his first major match. Martin Chadwick and Steven Bailey picked up a wicket each and there were two run outs in the 64 run total.
In reply, Mid-Wales reached 67 runs in the 15th over with Martin Chadwick top scoring with 25 not out, his innings including four fours. Opener Ronnie Knight was second top scorer with 14 runs, finding the boundary twice in his innings.
Steven Bailey, Albie Thomas and Robert Halford all made important contributions to Mid-Wales’ total, but it was Greg Vickers and Mark Davies' nine-run collaboration which took the side past the finish line at 67 for 4.
Conceding 14 extras in total, Midlands will feel they could have made a closer game of it.
Going For Gold
Saturday/Sunday 04th05thJuly 09.
Disability Sport Events (DSE) held the Nationwide Junior Athletics Championships at Stanley Park Stadium,
This event provides 12-20 year olds with a chance to compete amongst their peers in a full track and field programme.
Jamie Graham, who had just turned 18, won himself some late birthday presents, two NEW GB Records and a pocket full of shiny medals. 
Silver 800 mts. 2 mins 20 secs
Gold and a NEW GB Record 400 mts. 56 secs
Gold and a NEW GB Record 200 mts 25.6 secs
Little Stoke U13's v St Georges Disabled Cricket Team
Saturday 13th June 09
Cricket Wins the Day
Cricket won the day when Little Stoke under-13 girls took on a
As part of the community development at little stoke, St Georges CC (Telford) sent a side to take part in a 16-over match, with both sides fielding eight players, batting in pairs for four overs each.
The level of cricket was inspirational and showed great courage and sportsmanship from both sides, along with a sense of fun.
Performances of the day for St Georges included Robert Halford with a 2-3 and Michael Bailey’s fine knock of 16 runs.
Pick of the bowling for Little Stoke were Kate Ecclestone 3-11, Isobel Mitchell 2-3 and Sarah Hickman, who notched the highest score of the day, 18 not out, in a 40-run win.
The individual performance went to St Georges wicket keeper
Little Stoke are now looking forward to a return match at St Georges on August 9 when the teams will be competing for the newly created Little Stoke v St Georges challenge trophy, which will become an annual event.
ENJOYING CRICKET: Members of Little Stoke and Shropshire-based St Georges CC. Chantale Lemaitre
Police prevail over St Georges
Thursday 25thJuly 09 (Telford Journal)
Last month the long arm of the law swung into St Georges to take on the disabled cricket team
A good time was had by all with
Particular mention should go to Shaun Rigby who top scored with 28-runs while 
Rigby was also the sole success with the ball as he took the solitary police wicket.
Dave Hassall and Charlie Vickers also bowled well without success.
In the field Kristian Little and Michael Bailey were outstanding in keeping the police batsmen on their toes.
Despite the defeat St Georges performed well and can be proud of their efforts.
St Georges cricket club is the only club in the Telford & Wrekin area with a dedicated disabled section. The squad play all year round and to find out more information email dawsonp5@sky.com.
The club would like to thank Ironbridge and Seven Gorge Lions for their sponsorship in providing the squads tracksuits.
Honours Even at Old Trafford
All teams were selected containing men, women players, as well as juniors in the Zodiac and Zenith categories. There was a maximum of three overs per bowler and batsmen retired when reaching 25 runs and could resume batting after everyone else had batted.
The combination of junior and adult players of high levels of disability worked very well and the women and junior players performed exceptionally well. There was a very good turn out to support the players who rose to the occasion.
Match one, Zodiac category (for players with high levels of disability), saw Wales win by two wickets; England making 81 for five from their 25 overs having been put in to bat, Wales getting the required runs in 18 overs.
Rachael Evans top scored with 25 not out from 27 deliveries for
Chris Goddard was in fine form and topped the bowling figures with 2 wickets for just six runs from his three overs.
Jo Botterill and Gillian Lynch saw
Graham Whistler bowled beautifully, his three overs costing just seven runs as he picked up four wickets.
Match 2, Zenith category (for players with medium levels of disability), saw
Put in to bat,
Tom Shackell was in fine form for 
Peter Scrivens hit 27 in
Batting at number three Steve Wiltshire was also at his best finishing with 17. He hit one six and one four.
The day saw some excellent cricket in both matches, with all players exciting the spectators in the cricket centre at
ECB Announces Disability Deal - 18 March 2009
The ECB today reached historic agreements with groups instrumental in the development of cricket for people with all types of disabilities.
The ECB has formed agreements with all organisations which operate and deliver disability programmes, including the British Association for Cricketers with Disabilities (BACD), English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS), the Cricket Federation for People with Disabilities (CFPD), Blind Cricket England and Wales (BCEW) and the England Cricket Association for the Deaf (ECAD).
This will ensure that, for the first time, all disability cricket falls under the strategic development and delivery of the ECB under the management of Ian Martin, ECB national disability manager.
Speaking at the launch today in the pavilion at Lord’s, ECB head of development Pete Ackerley said: “We are delighted to welcome representatives from all these bodies to Lord’s today as we sign historic memorandums of understanding which will help to create a clear strategy for disability cricket for the first time.
“I would like to thank everyone involved for their commitment, drive and vision to this project which will serve everyone involved in disability cricket for the future growth of our sport.”
Peter Dixon, vice-chairman of ECAD, said: “Disability cricket has moved forward significantly since the appointment of Ian as the first national disability manager last year, including a successful Ashes tour for the England blind team in December. We are delighted that we will all be an integral part of the wider cricket family.”
Peter Ackerley and Dick Wildgoose in the Writing Room, Lords Cricket Ground. join forces to strengthen the ECB's links with disability groups
Martin said: “Disability cricket is now an essential part of the ECB’s development programme and it is thanks to the hard work and dedication of the volunteers within the organisations here today, that we are now able to enter formal partnership agreements with these groups to achieve our aim of being the world leader in the delivery of cricket for all.”
Matt Dean, captain of the England blind team, was also at Lord’s today and said: “We have already benefited greatly from being part of the ECB, and evidence of this was in our performance and preparation for the recent Blind Ashes series in Australia which we won 3-0.
“Playing for England is the pinnacle of any players career and that disability cricketers can now aspire to these great heights will strengthen the game at all levels.”
Colin Chaytors, CEO English federation of disability sport, said: "We are pleased to be signing a partnership agreement with England and Wales Cricket Board. We will work on initiatives to develop even more opportunities in cricket for disabled people as participants, coaches, officials and volunteers."
Gavin Randall, England learning disabilities team, said: “I have benefited hugely from the support given to me by the ECB and their partnership with TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme).
“I receive funding for lifestyle management, nutrition advice and strength and conditioning in addition to high quality coaching from professional staff at Hampshire Cricket.
“I am hoping that this quality of preparation will bear fruit when we leave for Australia for the tri-nations series later this year”.
Graham Furber gets the "Royal Seal of Approval"
CFPD's England disabled cricket coach Graham Furber was rewarded for his voluntary work with a trip to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen.
The 59 year old, from Bomere Heath in Shropshire, brushed shoulders with royalty at the end of May at a special reception arranged for recipients of the Queen's Award for voluntary service over the past five years.
Furber was representing The Cricket Federation for People with Disabilities who received the award in 2005.
"There were about 300 people present, although only about 100 of these were Queen's Award winners and we all got to meet her," he said.
We met the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke of Kent and Duke and Duchess of Gloucester as well as the Princess Royal who was particularly interested in disabled sport."
Meet the Pride of Shropshire (Dick & Fred Wildgoose)
The event, which was held at Shrewsbury Town’s Oteley Road stadium was packed with tales of people going beyond the call of duty. Take a look at our video to sample some of the atmosphere of Thursday night’s big ceremony, there my be a couple that you just might know. 
Tireless campaigners and workers from across the county were given a range of honours at the Pride of Shropshire Awards.