The Cricket Society of Scotland

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[The Cricket Society of Scotland @CricketSocScot]

Many thanks to our brilliant guest Paul Smith (@PaulSmithAuthor) who entertained us at our annual meals this week.
Thanks to all our members who came to the meals & the other meetings over 2021/2 winter - your support is greatly appreciated.
Our AGM is next month at The Grange.

[The Cricket Society of Scotland @CricketSocScot]

The Cricket Society of Scotland wishes legend Sir Viv Richards (@ivivianrichards) a very happy 70th birthday. A massive hero of this writer who had his picture on his bedroom wall along with that of his great friend and rival (@BeefyBotham) ! Have a great day Viv.

[The Cricket Society of Scotland @CricketSocScot]

The Cricket Society of Scotland is very sad indeed to hear of the deaths of Rod Marsh and Shane Warne - two legends of the game. Our thoughts go to their family and many friends in the cricket world and beyond. RIP.

[The Cricket Society of Scotland @CricketSocScot]

Many thanks to doyenne cricket photographer Patrick Eagar who braved this week's weather to visit The Cricket Society of Scotland. Great to see all those brilliant photographs on the big screen.
Next up, our annual meals with Paul Smith (@PaulSmithAuthor) on 14th/15th March.

[The Cricket Society of Scotland @CricketSocScot]

CSS is delighted to resume in-person meetings again, and our guest this month is master cricket photographer Patrick Eagar who will be speaking to members tomorrow (Glasgow, Clydesdale CC) and Tuesday (Edinburgh, Grange CC). All members welcome !!

[The Cricket Society of Scotland @CricketSocScot]

Our first meeting of 2022 is this Tuesday on Zoom and our members have been sent a link. Our guest is Jake Perry (@jperry_cricket) who will be talking about his book on Scottish Cricket (@CheqFlagPub) and his next book which is also on Scottish Cricket ! (@PitchPublishing)

[Cricket Scotland @CricketScotland]

Everyone at Cricket Scotland sends their condolences to the family and friends of Hamish More who died this weekend. A big personality in Scottish Cricket, he'll be missed by many.

https://t.co/lILFd53mb7

[mark watt @markwatt123]

Such sad news, Hamish loved Heriots and was always at Goldenacre every Saturday telling stories on the balcony and telling me how bad my dismissal was that day! A Great man that will be missed by all.

[The Cricket Society of Scotland @CricketSocScot]

CSS is very sad to hear of the passing of Hamish More. Hamish was a massive supporter of CSS and a huge personality in our meetings with his funny store of anecdotes. Our condolences go to his family and many friends in Scottish cricket and beyond. RIP.

[The Cricket Society of Scotland @CricketSocScot]

Thanks to Cricket Scotland's @CricketScotland Nic Wilson @nicpaynewilson for her interesting and enthusiastic talk to CSS about her career and current role. The development of young cricketers in Scotland is in good hands !
CSS wishes everyone a safe and peaceful Christmas.

[The Cricket Society of Scotland @CricketSocScot]

Former NZ international and Head of Development at Cricket Scotland Nic Wilson @nicpaynewilson will be speaking to our members by Zoom on Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Details of the meeting will be sent to members shortly.

[The Cricket Society of Scotland @CricketSocScot]

CSS is delighted to welcome Scyld Berry (@scyldberry), the doyenne of cricket correspondents, who will be talking about his new book - tomorrow in Glasgow and Edinburgh on Tuesday.

[The Cricket Society of Scotland @CricketSocScot]

Congratulations from The Cricket Society of Scotland !!! Great that two of our speakers in recent years (Shane Burger @Shane9Burger and Kyle Coetzer @Meergoose11) are part of the victory ! Bring on the Super 12 stage !

[The Cricket Society of Scotland @CricketSocScot]

@CricketScotland Congratulations from The Cricket Society of Scotland !!! Great that two of our speakers in recent years (Shane Burger @Shane9Burger and Kyle Coetzer @Meergoose11) are part of the victory ! Bring on the Super 12 stage !

[The Cricket Society of Scotland @CricketSocScot]

Many thanks to Mark Peel for a fascinating talk to CSS - a true scholar and gentleman - and a great way to restart our in-person meetings. His book on Douglas Jardine is a must-read. @PitchPublishing @CricketScotland

[The Cricket Society of Scotland @CricketSocScot]

CSS is pleased to announce our speakers for the winter - details in the link below.
Our first speaker is Mark Peel-tonight (Glasgow) and tomorrow (Edinburgh)-who will be talking about his latest book on Douglas Jardine @PitchPublishing @CricketScotland
https://t.co/d7buayPllU

[The Cricket Society of Scotland @CricketSocScot]

This particular part of the cricket world isn't sullied by monetary considerations and we are pleased to announce we will shortly advise our members of speakers for the forthcoming winter.

[Cricketers’ Trust @CricketersTrust]

💚 Former @KentCricket and @englandcricket bowler Alan Igglesden is facing his toughest test yet.

‘Iggy’, along with his wife Liz, sat down with the players’ charity and shared their remarkable journey.

📰 Story - https://t.co/Qsn5FBhZJg
🤝 Donate - https://t.co/WKGm0X0uQx

[The Grange Cricket Academy @GrangeCCAcad]

Scotland vs Australia 1948 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺

Arguably the greatest batsman of all time, Sir Donald Bradman leaving the field of play at @GrangeCC

We are proud to call the Grange Club home 🏡🙏

An inspiring setting to develop the next generation of cricketers 🏏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[The Cricket Society of Scotland @CricketSocScot]

CSS offers many thanks to all of our speakers who have made this winter such a success :

Stuart Rayner (@sturayner)
Mark Peel (@PitchPublishing)
David Warner (@gnbooks)
Isabelle Westbury (@izzywestbury)
Kyle Coetzer (@MeerGoose11)
Christopher Sandford (@TheHistoryPress)