It is with great sadness that we learnt that our stalwart Umpire and one of our “originals” , John Somers, had passed away peacefully. Its not my place to offer an obituary but on behalf of the club I hope I can offer an affectionate reflection on John’s contribution to our little club. As an academic and playwright associated with the University of Exeter, John spent many years enjoying his cricket with their staff “Erratics” team and it was our good fortune that our fledgling club needed an umpire just as his playing career wound down. …
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JOHN SOMERS
Tale Millers Cricket Club – Fixture List 2024
Tale Millers Cricket Club - Fixture List 2024
Date/Time
Event
Overs
Location
Wed 10 Apr 5:00PM
Cricket Ground Force
n/a
Tuck Mill
Wed 17 Apr 5:00PM
Cricket Ground Force/ Pre – Season Training
20
Tuck Mill
Wed 24 Apr 6:00PM
TMCC vs Clyst Hydon CC
20
(A) Clyst Hydon
Wed 1 May 6:00PM
TMCC vs Broadclyst Pins CC
20
(A) Killerton
Fri 3 May 6:00PM
TMCC vs Branscombe Ravens
20
(A) Branscombe
Wed 8 May 6:00PM
TMCC vs Sunsets CC
20
(A) Coaver Club
Sun 12 May 1:00PM
TMCC vs Roche CC- …
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It seems mighty strange having just walked across a bog purporting to be a cricket field but in theory we should be limbering up for our first game of the season later in April away at Clyst Hydon, not our longest journey but Tale Lane isn’t always the easiest route to traverse!
Our First home game is in the Voneus Village Knock Out Cup, our only attempt at 40 Over cricket this summer, at home to the Cornish giants from Roche. Our approach could be likened to England's less successful attempts at Bazball but on the positive side we have …
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Tale Millers Cricket Club
I know it really doesn’t seem like it but within two months of you picking up your Parish Paper we should be playing cricket – time will tell !
As of the start of this season the club will have a DEFIBRILLATOR up and running in the toilets beside the pitch . Clearly it makes sense that this should be accessible to local residents in Tale in an emergency and the club will be working towards that . The local charity that we have worked with on this project, JAYS AIM, will be providing a training session one evening in the Spring as part of …
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Tale Millers Latest – May 2023
The optimism of February, when we were working the fields, led into a wet old march, leaving cricket clubs up and down the country battling the weather to be ready for the start of the cricket season.
Having decided that our home patch should be a field beside a river at the bottom of a valley (I appreciate it's not the biggest valley nor the biggest river) we are even further behind than most. Our ground prep evening was cancelled due to a flooded outfield and our first game at Clyst Hydon has fallen victim to the weather. Apparently you can …
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Tale Millers Goodies Available
No problem with Christmas pressies for Tale Millers fans!
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TMCC – Played 21, Won 14, Lost 7
Once again, we have reached the conclusion of a hugely enjoyable summer of cricket and friendship. This year’s end of season celebration took place shortly after the passing of our wonderful Queen and before the cricket a minute’s silence was observed with a Toast to follow; what an extraordinary lady and a fine example of humanity for us to follow.
The Inter Club game that followed was huge fun, with JC and The Sunshine Band overcoming The Southern Cider Drinkers in an exciting 7 a side format, by 64 runs to 60. Highlight of the evening was …
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Tale Millers Cricket Club – August 2022
The cricket field at Tuck Mill is almost looking excited today as the first rain its seen for a few weeks has fallen, albeit not the huge dolloping we’d like but beggars cant be choosers.
Fullsys Allstars strode confidently into town on 15th July and as it turned out, they were right to look so confident ! After the Millers had posted a below par 105-6 with Ralph Cook unbeaten on 30 and Mark Hammett 18, Fullsys unleashed a genuine Allstar in the shape of Exeter City FC manager Matt Taylor . Unfortunately for our own overseas superstar, Fred …
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Tale Millers Cricket Club – July 2022
As the long awaited summer weather is upon us, the month has seen some exciting cricket and not just in the Test arena where “Bazball” has taken centre stage. The demolition of New Zealand followed by victory over India have made Test cricket sexy again and there’s no doubt the longer format of the game will benefit hugely from this new era of entertainment. For the hooligans amongst you, fear not, “The Hundred” is just around the corner ☹
After a couple of wet weeks (remember them?) we entertained The Sunsets at Tuck Mill and after The …
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Tale Millers Cricket Club – June 2022
After years in the wilderness, the Millers finally got some silverware under their belt by winning the world famous T20 Whimple Jubilee Cup. Following an early morning start and a great win over the Ottery carnival squad, the afternoon got underway with a 139 total set by our hosts Whimple. Enter Tale Millers and after a fabulous lesson in batting from our openers Jason Wood and John Pengelly, Tale Millers came through with several overs to spare… Notable mentions (both innings); Ben Peters for the quick fire 30 (off 10 balls), Sam Franks for 4 …
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