As we reflect on a marvellous NZ summer of cricket by our big brothers and sisters in the NZ teams, including 1,000-plus test runs in a calendar year by Brendon McCullum and capped by a first-ever appearance by a New Zealand team in a World Cup final at the MCG, it's a real pleasure to turn our minds to the northern hemisphere summer, packed with a full roster of games for LNZCC and a tour by the NZ team to play England in tests, ODIs and a T20.
Returning LNZCC members, partners, families and members of the whakapapa - welcome back. New members - friends we've not met yet - welcome aboard. Old friends who find themselves in other parts of the world - keep in touch. LNZCC chapters in NZ - keep it up. It's great to see the games in NZ continue.
2015 promises to be another stellar season for LNZCC, notable for the return of the fixture vs Royal Household CC at Frogmore, Windsor (if you've not played that fixture, do sign up - it is one of THE special cricket grounds in the world); for the 3rd tour to Ibiza and for a tour match vs Wellington Wanderers in May at Clavering in Essex. The seasons starts at Hampstead in April and finishes in September at Swinbrook by which time the small matter of the All Black defence of the Rugby World Cup is underway in England and Wales. We look forward to meeting old friends and rivals once more at our host clubs, especially our last remaining original fixture vs Ripley CC
LNZCC also looks forward to participating in the Gallipoli commemorations which mark the fathoms-deep bond between the UK, our brothers and sisters from across the Tasman and New Zealand as we all honour the centenary of the landings in 1915.
Of course, one of the strengths of LNZCC is its social agenda and we will once again host a 'Summer Celebration in the Sky' in the Penthouse at NZ House in June. Thank you very much to the NZ High Commission for its continued support - it is a real source of pride that the catalyst for the formation of the club was the NZHC's early 1950's 'Public Relations Officer' Trevor Campbell who was instrumental in forming the club itself in a meeting at the old New Zealand House on The Strand in December 1951.
Finally, thanks to the club's committee, Patron Sir Ron Brierley, Vice-Patron Glenn Turner, Vice Presidents, Honorary Members and officers, especially Honorary Treasurer Chris Hamilton and outgoing Honorary Secretary Martin Conway.
Have a great summer and we'll see you out in the middle.
Returning LNZCC members, partners, families and members of the whakapapa - welcome back. New members - friends we've not met yet - welcome aboard. Old friends who find themselves in other parts of the world - keep in touch. LNZCC chapters in NZ - keep it up. It's great to see the games in NZ continue.
2015 promises to be another stellar season for LNZCC, notable for the return of the fixture vs Royal Household CC at Frogmore, Windsor (if you've not played that fixture, do sign up - it is one of THE special cricket grounds in the world); for the 3rd tour to Ibiza and for a tour match vs Wellington Wanderers in May at Clavering in Essex. The seasons starts at Hampstead in April and finishes in September at Swinbrook by which time the small matter of the All Black defence of the Rugby World Cup is underway in England and Wales. We look forward to meeting old friends and rivals once more at our host clubs, especially our last remaining original fixture vs Ripley CC
LNZCC also looks forward to participating in the Gallipoli commemorations which mark the fathoms-deep bond between the UK, our brothers and sisters from across the Tasman and New Zealand as we all honour the centenary of the landings in 1915.
Of course, one of the strengths of LNZCC is its social agenda and we will once again host a 'Summer Celebration in the Sky' in the Penthouse at NZ House in June. Thank you very much to the NZ High Commission for its continued support - it is a real source of pride that the catalyst for the formation of the club was the NZHC's early 1950's 'Public Relations Officer' Trevor Campbell who was instrumental in forming the club itself in a meeting at the old New Zealand House on The Strand in December 1951.
Finally, thanks to the club's committee, Patron Sir Ron Brierley, Vice-Patron Glenn Turner, Vice Presidents, Honorary Members and officers, especially Honorary Treasurer Chris Hamilton and outgoing Honorary Secretary Martin Conway.
Have a great summer and we'll see you out in the middle.