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The Jack Frost XI Newsletter

Winter 2009 edition

Jubilee Tour to Capetown 2010 In light of the current recession we find ourselves in, the commitee have come to the view that the planned tour to Australia to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Jack Frost XI, was a bridge too far.  Instead the plan is to tour to Cape Town, South Africa in March 2011 as part of our Jubilee celebrations. The tour is currently in the planning stage with our committee travel expert, Tim Martin, who is exploring the best options. A tour of 7-10 days incorporating probably three matches, golf and wine tasting is being planned.  This tour would be obviously much less expensive and less time consuming than a trip down under.  Details will be sent to members in Early 2010.  Please register your interest in touring, with our treasurer Dom Bryan by emailing him through:
Jeremy Coney to speak at 2010 Dinner The former New Zealand captain and now cricket commentator for SKY and Test Match Special, Jeremy Coney, has agreed to be our guest speajker at the Annual Dinner. Chairman David Lipop, said " I was delighted to obtain the services of one of the very best cricket speakers around today".  Following a successful venue debut last year, the Dinner will be again held at the Vistory Services Club, Seymour Street, London, W2.  Just a 5 minute walk from Marble Arch tube, the club offers us our own function room and bar.	Autumn Golf Meeting 2009 On 26th October the Autumn Golf Meeting was held at Woking Golf Club.  Another good turnout saw 24 Frosters and friends playing on a beautiful Autumn day on an excellent course with fast greens. In order to slow down the swings a hearty breakfast preceeded the tee times.  Following play a good lunch was consumed before the Lipop trophy was presented.  It was retained by the Klimcke family; this time the winner was the golf secretary Andy Klimcke with 33 points with the Chairman in the runners up slot with 32.  Thanks were expressed by the Chairman to Andy for organising another excellent golf day. Welcome In the 2009 season we welcomed two new qualifiers.  Congratulations and a big welcome to Bud Abeysekera a prolific batsman and useful bowler and Harvey Jackson - an accomplished all-rounder.  Both players demonstrated their skills on several occasions during the season. A successful season For the first time in three years the XI recorded more wins than losses with a ratio of 9 to 6 with only 3 draws.  However 10 matches had to be cancelled mainly due to the weather.

Winter 2004

Results The XI had an enjoyable season in 2004 without having the outstanding success of the previous year.  Five matches were won, eight were lost, five were drawn with six games cancelled.  further details of the results can be found here.	Preparation for the new season	Welcome In the 2004 season, we welcomed five new qualifiers.  Congratulations and a big Frost welcome to: Neil Baker - a classy batsman who keeps wicket and is a useful occasional bowler, Colin Holden - a wily medium pacer, Khawar (Harve) Saleem - a stylish run machine, Matthew Sully - an excellent batsman and useful bowler (he also plays off a plus handicap!), Alexander Milton - a most promising cricketer and part of our youth policy (which also includes Dad, Ian!).
Golf Day The Autumn meeting took place on 22 October when 14 members and guests had a very enjoyable day at Fulwell G.C.  The winner was Tim Klimcke who scored 36 points off a handicap of 10 whilst organiser Andy Klimcke won the prize for the longest drive out-distancing his father, Simon.  If you are interested in playing in the Spring meeting please advise Andy Klimcke by phone or email.	The Annual Dinner and AGM The 2005 Dinner will take place at The Cricketer's Club of London on Friday 4 February.  6.00pm for the AGM and 7.00 for 7.45pm for the Dinner.  Yet another extra special evening is in prospect.  Geoff Miller, the ex Derbyshire and England all rounder and a current England selector, will be the guest speaker at the Frost Dinner.  Chairman David Lipop said he was delighted to have such a 'big name' especially as Geoff is currently regarded as one of the best speakers on the cricket dinner circuit. Congratulations John Hall married the lovely Catherine on 6 November 2004 - every happiness to them both from all Frosters.  Congratulations are also due to Committee Member Graham Fowler on his recent Engagement.	The President Tony Gill our President and Founder, send greetings to all Frosters.  He has recently moved into a beautiful new apartment in Hastings with a wonderful sea view.  It is also fully equipped and wardened to ensure most creature comforts for a person in a wheelchair.  The new abode means that Tony is now able to get out and about.  To celebrate this, Chairman David Lipop and Committee Member Chris Horner recently visited Hastings and took him out to lunch in a country hostelry.  Tony's attendance at the forthcoming dinner is sadly not possible.  He keeps in touch with the activities of the XI by phone, email, this website and by the occasional visits of members.

The Jack Frost XI Newsletter

web version - Spring 2004

The AGM The AGM took place prior to the Dinner.  Reports from the officers detailed another successful year both on and off the field.  However the Treasurer reported that subscriptions were down on previous years due to the closing of the old Lloyd's bank account.  those members who have not already transferred to the new Nat West account will be receiving a new mandate form very shortly.  The election of officers saw the committee returned en bloc.	A memory of the hot summer of 2003 at Putney	Secretary Weds Our Club Secretary Alastair Crowhurst married the lovely Rebecca on 19 December 2003.  Many Frosters were in attendance including best man Graham Fowler.  Many congratulations and all good wishes to Ali and Becs.
Golf Day The Spring Golf Day took place at Clandon Regis G.C. on 2 April, members and guest playing for The Lipop Trophy.  Following a good lunch the prizes were presented by the chairman who thanked and congratulated the organiser Andy Klimcke who was also the winner of the silverware, having amassed 39 stableford points.  The runner up was Brian Cox with 34 points.  The winner of the longest drive was Ian Thompson and the nearest the pin prize was won by Simon Pullar.	The Annual Dinner The 2004 Dinner took place on 6 February at the Cricketers Club of London.  fifty five members and guests attended and enjoyed a splendid evening.  Kim Morell delivered a goodwill message on behalf of the absent President Tony Gill.  We were delighted to welcome the England bowling legend Derek Underwood as our guest speaker.  Derek enthralled and amused attendees with a fascinating insight into the world of Professional and International cricket.  The toast to the guests was skilfully proposed by Ian Milton.  The Chairman presented the Player of the Year award to Graham Fowler for his high run and average figures with Andy Klimcke receiving the runners up award.  The Gnome of the Year for 2003 was awarded to a highly surprised and delighted Lance Keene, that's until he downed the traffic light!  Yet another great evening was enjoyed by all, especially the guest speaker who was fascinated to hear about the happenings, past and present, of the XI.	The President Tony's confinement to a wheelchair continues to frustrate and he has recently undergone a small operation.  However his spirits are good and he hopes to attend a fixture this season.  Tony sends his best wishes to all Frosters for the forthcoming season.

The Jack Frost XI Newsletter

web version - Spring 2003

The AGM The AGM took place prior to the Dinner.  In the absence of the President, the Chairman directed proceedings.  Most of the current officers were re-elected with two notable exceptions.  The resignations of the Treasurer Peter Murray and Committee member Charles O'Reilly were lamented and thanks were expressed to both for their long, hard working service.  We welcome Dominic Bryan as our new Treasurer and Andrew Klimcke onto the Committee.

The Annual Dinner The 2003 Dinner took place on 7 February at the Cricketers Club of London.  Fifty members and guests attended and enjoyed yet another splendid evening.  Sadly for the first time the President was unable to attend due to his recent stroke.  However, in Tony's absence some fine speeches were made.  We were delighted to welcome as our guest speaker Andrew Wingfield-Digby who was chaplain to the England cricket team, a fine cricketer for Oxford University and Dorset and founder of the charity Christians in Sport.  Andrew delivered a splendidly amusing speech including many stories of his cricketing experiences.  The toast to the guests was proposed by Robin Cheeseman who delivered an excellent speech, surprising a few, but not those who had heard his bar rantings. The Chairman presented recipients of his awards for the 2002 season with splendid Jack Frost acrylic trophies suitably engraved.  The recipients were: Batsman: Mike Chase, Bowler: Chris Crowhurst, all Rounder: Alastair Crowhurst, Match Manager (joint): Nigel fowler and Dominic Bryan.

The President The excellent news is that Tony's recovery continues apace.  He is now armed with an electric wheelchair and has been given the all clear to return home very soon.

The Jack Frost XI Newsletter

web version - Winter 2002/2003

Frost Covers Globe Once again the Jack Frost XI traveled the world to play.  The 2002 season saw the XI playing in three continents. April saw us in Asia for the Chiang Mai International sixes competition in Northern Thailand followed by a trip to Europe to play at Des Ormes, France in May.  In November we visited the Americas to take part in the International sixes tournament in Sarasota, Florida. A report on the Chiang Mai tour can be found on the tour reports page, the results for the 2002 season can be found on the results page.	Frosters chilling out in Chiang Mai - high scorers looking happy .	Welcome A big welcome to David Mayo, a hard-hitting batsman, who qualified at Outwood.
Golf Society The Autumn meeting took place at Chiddingfold G.C. on 25th October.  A good turnout was spoiled by four very late cancellations – hope you all feel guilty!  However, it was still a good day.  Ian Milton cleaned up with 45 points - he also produced the  longest drive and was nearest the pin – but then he only plays off a handicap of 7 – but not next time!  Grateful thanks to Nigel “Foxy” Fowler for all the organisation.  The next meeting will be held at Pine Ridge G.C. on Friday 21st March 2003. Please endeavour to come along- it’s a great day.	Another Good Season Chairman David Lipop said that the 2002 was successful in that the XI on won 10 matches, lost 4 and drew 3 matches. This was virtually identical to the 2001 Season.  However, sadly in 2002 we had 9 games cancelled – 5 due to the weather and 4 because the opposition were unable to raise a side. Frosters recovering at one of the matches in Thailand	Thomas Booth O.B.E. Sadly, Tommy Booth, one of the original Frosters who played in the first match in 1961 died in November 2002.  Dying in his 80s, Tommy regularly attended the Annual Dinner, until recent years. A hard hitting left handed bat, for a long time he kept wicket for the now defunct Leveret C.C.  He was awarded his Order of the British Empire for his services to N.A.A.F.I with whom he served from World War II until his retirement as a senior director. He extended his interest in prints and maps to commence dealing from premises in Claygate, Surrey.  Much of his service was in the Far East where he earned the nickname “Booth Twan”.  Very proud of his Yorkshire origin Tommy Booth was an honourable man and a loyal member of the Jack Frost XI who will be sadly missed.  Wife Joan and daughter Patty survive him.
Annual Dinner and AGM Will take place at The Cricketers Club of London on Friday 7th February 2003.  6:15pm for the AGM and 7:15pm for 8:00pm for the dinner.  It promises to be another good evening of speeches and late night drinking!  Numbers are limited so please book asap	2003 DINNER The Cricketers Club of London 71 Blandford Street  London  W1 Friday 7th February 7.15 for 8.00pm Tickets £37 each Dress: Lounge Suits                    Bar extension till midnight (ish) N.B. The AGM will take place at 6.15pm	Stop Press Just before going to press the news broke that our President, Tony Gill, had suffered a stroke.  He is currently rehabilitating in the Edgerton Ward of the Conqueror Hospital St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex.  Best wishes for a speedy recovery have been conveyed on behalf of all Frosters by the Chairman.