Chairmans Report 2025

What a great way to end a very busy season with both the 1sts & 2nds  getting promoted, a first for the club. The rise of the third team with so many Under 15s and now 13s winning 10 out of 18 games which even two years ago would had been a dream .

With well over 80 games played at the club the season seems to get busier by the year! The added stress of the best summer for 50 years which stretched our resources and help to the limit trying to keep the ground at an acceptable level was hard.The normal volunteers putting in a great shift.Thanks to  our one employed member Willow turf for their work of managing our square which resulted in improved marks on our tracks during the hot summer.

Friday nights at the club have been an event of great success, masterminded by Lucy and her willing friends who have run the most successful part of our club finances. Sadly Lucy is stepping back from being our Youth Manager, her work has been exemplary and raised the bar to extraordinary levels. Thank you Lucy!

The clubs softball team squad and support is another of Lucy & Lou’s superb success stories, the buzz and enthusiasm and desire to support each over is infectious. I really enjoy coaching them occasionally when they need an extra session 

The Youth sides went into Wiltshire Leagues and enjoyed a solid season with new fixtures and grounds which  has given most a fresh impetus and success in the teams especially the under 13s , which all bodes well for the future of the club 

The charity night was a special evening organised by Georgie & Hayley, very moving but inspired by these two ladies , to raise £5000 is amazing and full credit to them and the club members who dipped into their own pockets .

So we salute the seasons efforts, but now we  plan for 2026, simply every extra hour of help and support from each member would keep the mighty Poulton improving, from bar work , coaching, work on the square or outfield, tidying the nets. As we grow we need more help, please don’t just turn up and sneak away afterwards, get involved, it’s fun, rewarding and good for your soul.

Here’s to 2026!

Dave Dunn.

Chair@poultoncricketclub.co.uk