As the hot weather has continued, interspersed with the odd shower, the pitch , which still looks remarkably green, has now dried out sufficiently in some parts for a hand to fit in its cracks ! Sadly our roller has died so generally the surface isn’t quite at the standard we’d like but most seem to appreciate the need to bowl with caution. The month has seen three wins on the trot over Plymtree, Broadhembury Lions and Nynehead, followed by defeat to a very strong Clyst Hydon team and a Tie with the boys from The Talaton Inn. At Plymtree, The …
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Don't miss the end of season "bash" at Tuck Mill - fun and games for the children, hog roast and most importantly, presentation of the awards! …
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Afternoon All What a cracking turn out yesterday to watch the Mighty Millers gain revenge for recent defeats to the Lions of Broadhembury ! Thanks especially to all those who either partook or supported the “River Run” in aid of DEMENTIA , over £170 was raised and the adult winner was Ben Peters in a time of just over 1 min 30S, the Youths winner was William from Tale in a very creditable time just over two minutes. Well done to both of you, also to Jonathan Hill for spending more on entry fees than he did in the bar 😊 Slowest time of the day …
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Whilst starting at the finish doesn’t always seem logical, the Tale this month centres on two long standing local postmen, our very own Marty, to whom we said farewell after 33 years of going on about Burnley. (In another 33 years, will we even have a postie to go on about anything?) The times they are a changing. The second postie worthy of special mention is West Hill’s very own long standing Royal Mail Rep, Rick Rugg, who on 10 June skippered his Post Office XI in the annual game with The Millers. He skippered for only about 8 overs before …
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