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“Congratulations to Somerset’s Tier 1 Womens’ Team on their fantastic win against Surrey in the historic game played at Beckenham on 23rd April, St Georges Day! Despite inclement weather and a few breaks in play, they won a tight and absorbing contest in the last few balls. It was an honour and privilege to be there along with our Club President, Sir Peter Wanless and CEO, Jamie Cox. I recommend that, if you hadn’t planned to do so, to come to the Cooper Associates County Ground on Sunday to watch their second, but first Home Match, against Lancashire to see if they can continue this brilliant start. Details on the website. I hope to see you there.”
Geoff Vian, Member Director and chair of MemCom
SCCC seek Member Director expressions of interest
Ahead of the AGM, Somerset CCC are seeking expressions of interest from Members who wish to join the Club’s Board.
Within our skills-based and diverse Board, three roles are reserved specifically to be filled by individuals elected by our Membership and therefore, in accordance with Club Rules, SCCC is inviting Members to put themselves forward for consideration for two vacant positions.
2025 marks a pivotal year for the Club as we celebrate our 150th anniversary and see a professional women’s team take to the field for the first time. As a Members’ Club, it is vital that we maintain strong links between the Membership and the Board. It is crucial that we ensure all demographics are represented in order to safeguard our values and our integrity as an inclusive Club and employer.
It is important that the Board is balanced in terms of diversity, gender and race as well as skills, experience and expertise. We would especially welcome applications from any members with the following skillsets and expertise:
- Safeguarding
- People development and wellbeing
- Occupational health safety
- Property development and funding
- Legal
- Women’s cricket
For more information or to request an application pack, please email governance@somersetcountycc.co.uk
To be considered for a position, please email governance@somersetcountycc.co.uk supplying:
- An up-to-date CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements and preferred contact details.
- A supporting statement outlining suitability for the role and the value that your expertise will add to Somerset CCC Board
- Details of two referees who can speak authoritatively about you together with a brief statement of the capacity and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.
Closing date for applications: COB, Monday April 28th, 2025.
Save the date
The Annual General Meeting of Members will be held at the Cooper Associates County Ground, in the County Room on Wednesday June 11th, 2025, at 7pm.
The Meeting will be live streamed and recorded for those members unable to attend in person.
Questions may also be asked in advance of the meeting by emailing: agm@somersetcountycc.co.uk or by writing to Somerset County Cricket Club, AGM Questions, Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, TA1 1JT. Questions should be submitted by Friday June 6th. You will also be given the opportunity to ask questions on the evening.
MEMBERS’ BOOKSTALL
Because of all the work that has been, and is, going on at the Cooper Associates County Ground it will not be possible to run the Members’ Bookstall during the Championship match against Worcestershire. We apologise for any disappointment that this may cause but hope that we can run it at the next home Championship fixture against Essex starting on 2nd May. If you have any queries, please email Geoff Vian on geoff.vian@googlemail.com
At the completion of the 2024 season Somerset County Cricket Club liaised with our Long Room and 1875 Club Members in order to garner feedback on how to make the matchday experience even more pleasurable.
After analysing the feedback received, the Club has addressed the most commonly raised issues and have resolved to undertake the following:
- Deep Clean both the 1875 Club and Long Room with particular attention paid to the balconies
- Redecorate the Long Room following the resolution of weather induced issues
- Unlimited tea and coffee to be available in the Long Room and 1875 Club throughout Rothesay County Championship and Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures
- A concierge will be in situ by one of the entry doors to the 1875 Club to ensure that only Members are granted access. Guests will be required to display their guest pass in order to gain admittance to the facility. Our bar staff will also be briefed to ask to see Membership cards before serving
- The Brian Rose Gates will re-open for a limited time on Rothesay County Championship matchdays to enable Members to access and exit the venue. These times will be:
- between 10am and 11:15am
- between 12.45pm and 2pm
- at the close of play
- Our Premium Member policy has been updated, and Members are reminded that balcony seating cannot be reserved, and the Club reserves the right to remove belongings if left unattended on the balcony for more than 30 minutes
- Buffets – there is no need to pre-order but doing so does guarantee your buffet meal and helps the Club estimate how much food to prepare. In the event that all the food is consumed, alternative food options will be available. The Club will also be offering other food choices such as soup and will have half portions available at a reduced cost. The menus will be shared with Members in advance of each matchday.
Following on from Christine Brewer’s recently standing down from her position as a Member Director on the Board, Michelle Edwards has been co-opted to replace her until the AGM in June. We would like to thank Chrissy for all that she has done for the Club and wish Michelle all the best in her new role.
Michelle lives in the Taunton area and has been a member of MemCom since its Inception.
With the 2025 cricket season now almost upon us, we caught up with CEO, Jamie Cox at the Cooper Associates County Ground this week to find out the very latest developments at Somerset County Cricket Club
Tuesday 11 March
CRICKET TALK : Mike Selvey; former Middlesex and England cricketer; for many years pundit on TMS and cricket correspondent for the Guardian; regular contributor to the Cricketer. A man with entertaining tales of his playing days and with plenty of thoughts on the current state of the game.
2.00pm Widcombe Social Club Widcombe Hill (near the bottom) Bath BA2 6AA
Admission £5 cash (to include coffee/tea and biscuits)
Bar available.
A West of England branch of The Cricket Society event. Non-members welcome.
(No parking at the club. City car parks are nearby and train and rail stations even closer.)
The latest MemCom event was held at the Red Cow in Brent Knoll on Thursday 30th January.
A good gathering of Members and supporters heard a fascinating account of Director of Cricket Andy Hurry’s life before enjoying a super buffet provided by the Red Cow.
This was followed by a Q&A with former Somerset great, Rob Turner. Altogether a very enjoyable and successful evening. Further events throughout our region are being planned by MemCom who will also be supporting the events to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Club, please speak to a MemCom committee member for more information.
The Members Group (Memcom) are holding a Social evening on January 30th . Venue Red Cow Inn , Brent Knoll , 7PM onwards.
The cost of the evening is £15 cash , paid on the night , which includes a buffet . Doc Andy Hurry will be the lead speaker for the event .
Details please contact Stephen Southwell Email stevesouthwell@hotmail.co.uk
Tel 01278 760445
If any Somerset Members have properties close to the ground that they wish to rent out for future overseas players, please do get in touch by emailing stephaniet@somersetcountycc.co.uk
The Official Somerset CCC 150th Anniversary Book is the perfect Christmas gift and it is now available to order.
The book costs just £24.99.
It is packed with fascinating articles from a number of respected writers and contributors who each bring 150 years of history vividly to life.
From the origins of the Club right through to the present day, every aspect of the last 150 years is covered within the pages of this outstanding publication alongside some stunning images from our glorious past and a comprehensive stats section.
Contributors include: Ian Botham, Brian Rose, Vic Marks, John Cleese, Marcus Trescothick, Anya Shrubsole, Jos Buttler and many more.
Order your copy now!
A service of celebration will take place at Somerset County Cricket Club (County Room) on Tuesday December 10th at 12pm.
Somerset Cricket Colours would be appreciated, all welcome.
No flowers please but donations if desired for Love Musgrove and the Stroke Association (Cheques TFS Donation a/c) may be sent c/o Anthony James Funeral Director (Taunton Funeral Service) 55 Bridge Street, Taunton TA1 1TP.
Somerset County Cricket Club are pleased to be able to announce that our annual Member Open Day will take place on Tuesday January 21st.
Join us at the Cooper Associates County Ground for this free event which will give you the chance to see everything that Somerset County Cricket Club has to offer.
This event, which will grant you behind the scenes access to all areas of the Club, is exclusively for 2025 Members.
To be eligible for this not-to-be-missed day make sure you purchase your Membership now!
Further details of this event will be announced soon, so look out for more information!
We look forward to seeing you on January 21st!
Somerset CCC’s Tom Abell will be the special guest at this year’s Harry Burden Memorial Luncheon when he will participate in a Q&A session.
This year’s lunch will be held on Thursday November 21st, two weeks earlier than usual, in the Long Room at the Cooper Associates County Ground.
The Harry Burden Memorial Luncheon, held annually in memory of the seven-year-old young cricketer who tragically passed away from leukaemia in 1995, is the main fundraising event of the Tony Coles Charitable Trust which gives grants to cricket clubs and schools for the development of youth cricket.
Tickets for the event, which includes a three-course meal, the presentations of the Harry Burden Young Cricketer of the Year and Harry Burden Bursary Awards and an auction in addition to the Q&A session, are priced at £35 each.
Tickets and grant information are available by calling 07773389471 or by emailing Nigel Manley nigelmanley52@hotmail.com
Building on the concept of Somerset Cricket being the focus for cricket across the South West, there will be MEMCOM events at venues away from Taunton, to improve accessibility for Members.
The first event was at Bath in March 2024, and the next scheduled for November 20th at North Perrott Cricket Club.
Click below for the details
MEMCOM – the short name for Membership Communications Group
This Group – constituted in 2023 and approved by the SCCC Board, consists of the 3 Members Directors – Chrissie Brewer, Richard Brice and Geoff Vian ( Current Chair ), plus regionally based appointed Members.
Current appointed Members are: Stephen Southwell, Joe Mason, Michelle Edwards, Tim Longman and Babs Martin
The purpose of the Group is to improve communications between the Club and the Membership, and to support the ‘heart and soul’ aspects of the Somerset Cricket family.
Building on the concept of Somerset Cricket being the focus for cricket across the South West, there will be MEMCOM events at venues away from Taunton, to improve accessibility for Members.
The first event was at Bath in March 2024, and the next scheduled for November 20th at North Perrott Cricket Club.
A more extensive programme of events will be planned for 2025 which will be advertised in the Members Bulletin on the SCCC Website.
If you are a Member who pays by Direct Debit, your Membership will automatically renew for the 2025 season.
If you are wanting to make any changes to your Membership (Membership type, seat number, cancellation etc) you must let us know by the following dates
depending on your Direct Debit payment type:
If you pay by six-monthly Direct Debit: Thursday October 10th, 2024
If you pay by three-monthly Direct Debit: Friday January 10th, 2025
If you pay by yearly Direct Debit: Friday February 7th, 2025
Please contact us at membership@somersetcountycc.co.uk as soon as possible if you wish to make any changes. Changes cannot be made once your deadline has passed.
Payment will be automatically taken from your account on the 30th/31st of each month (28th in February) starting in October for those who pay by 6-monthly direct debit, January for 3-monthly Direct Debits and February for Yearly payers.
Join us in the County Room at 9:30am on day two (September 10th) of this fixture for a FREE, exclusive, Members financial seminar!
Cooper Associates will be sending two of their financial experts to treat SCCC Members to some top tips on how to save, spend and use your money in a Martin Lewis style seminar!
If you fancy dropping into this session, please fill in the short survey that has been emailed to you
End of Season Dinner 2024
It’s been another memorable season for Somerset County Cricket Club.
We’ve been challenging on all fronts this year and it’s certainly a summer that will live long in the memory of the Somerset faithful.
Join us at the Official End of Season Dinner on Friday October 4th as we look back on what has been a dramatic year.
The event will be held in the Colin Atkinson Pavilion from 7pm and includes:
- An arrival drink
- Three-course dinner,
- Player and coach interviews
- The 2024 end of season awards
- Live music
Tickets are available now at a cost of £55 for Members and £70 for non Members.
Somerset take on Surrey in Division One of the Vitality County Championship next week (September 9th-12th) in arguably the biggest red-ball fixture of the season so far.
Surrey currently sit at the top of the County Championship Division One table with Somerset just 24 points behind in second. A win would be massive in Somerset’s search for County Championship glory. We need your support at this fixture and as a thank you for being a Member of the Club, we would like to offer you an additional ticket, on us, to bring a friend along with you!
Please check your emails for the link to claim
Due to personal reasons, the popular second hand book stall that operates within the Cooper Associates County Ground on a matchday will not be in situ for the Vitality County Championship match against Durham which begins on Thursday August 27th.
There will be a Member Forum on day two of our Vitality County Championship Division One fixture against Durham at the Cooper Associates County Ground.
2024 Members are invited to attend this event which will be held in the County Room 20 minutes after the close of play on Friday August 30th.
Jamie Cox will be updating Members with all the latest news from the Club and answering questions from the floor.
A letter from Jamie Cox
Club CEO, Jamie Cox has written a letter to provide some updates to Somerset CCC supporters as we approach the halfway point of the 2024 season.
In the letter he touches on several topics including perambulation, the closure of the Brian Rose Gates and elements of the Somerset Stand, bag searches and Members discount application.
Please read the full letter via the link below.
The event will take place on Friday June 28th from 7pm in support of Somerset CCC, Alzheimer’s Society and Motor Neurone Disease Association.
The evening will include a tombola, bar, produce, cakes, raffles & draws plus the quiz result!
Tickets cost just £5 and are available from Mary Elworthy.
For more information call 01823 400679
Somerset CCC are encouraging Members to fill out a new survey launched by the ECB.
Please note, completed scorecards can now be found on the ‘Completed Scorecards’ section of the Membership Hub.
The Long Room and The County Room will be CLOSED TODAY (May 4th) due to flooding in the Colin Atkinson Pavilion. Long Room Members are welcome to join the 1875 Club for the day.
Updates will be provided when available. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Please note that all breakfast, carvery and afternoon bookings for today have unfortunately been cancelled.
AGM Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of Members will be held at the Cooper Associates County Ground, in the County Room on WEDNESDAY May 29th, 2024, at 19.00.
The Meeting will be live streamed and recorded for those Members unable to attend in person.
Questions may also be asked in advance of the meeting by emailing: agm@somersetcountycc.co.uk or by writing to Somerset County Cricket Club, AGM Questions, Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, TA1 1JT. Questions should be submitted by Friday May 24th. You will also be given the opportunity to ask questions on the evening.
MEETING AGENDA
- Introduction
- Apologies for absence
- To receive and approve the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on May 2nd 2023
- To receive and, if approved, adopt the Report of the Board for 2023
- To receive and, if approved, adopt the Statement of Accounts for 2023
- To appoint Auditors for 2024
- Announce the outcome of the Appointed Director nominations
An informal Members Q&A session will follow the AGM.
Members will receive all the required documentation shortly.
On County Championship match days a small amount of alcohol is permitted into the Cooper Associates County Ground. This equates to half a bottle of wine or 4 cans per person. Please note that this is for your first entry only. Please also note that wine must be put into a plastic container and beer/cider decanted into a plastic cup.
On Royal London Cup matches and Vitality Blast matches, alcohol will not be permitted into the Ground under any circumstances and a search for such items will take place on the entry to the Cooper Associates County Ground. Any alcohol brought into the Ground will be confiscated and destroyed.
Please also note that on Vitality Blast matchdays, cans of any type, both soft drink and alcohol, will not be permitted inside the ground and must be decanted before entry.
Somerset Members, please find a completed copy of the Nottinghamshire scorecard here:
Calling all Premium Members, you lunch menus have now been emailed to you ahead of the first home game.
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP PARKING
SCCC Members who hold a blue badge, plus 1875 Club and Long Room Members can now book parking for our Vitality County Championship fixture against Nottinghamshire which begins on Friday April 19th.
Parking can be booked via our Members portal.
Please note that parking within the Cooper Associates County Ground is extremely limited, and parking will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The online portal provides blue badge holders plus 1875 Club and Long Room Members with the quickest and most efficient opportunity of securing a parking space.
Bookings will open at 10am two weeks before the first day of each home Vitality County Championship match.
If you are successful in securing a space, you will need to complete the online payment in advance.
The cost of booking is £10 per day.
On arrival you will need to present your Membership card AND your email confirmation to gain access to the Cooper Associates County Ground.
Parking will be in the St James Street and Priory Bridge Road car parks.
Vehicles will be allowed to enter the ground between 9:30am and 9:55am.
No vehicle movement will be permitted between 9:55am and 11:30am or during the lunch and tea intervals.
Vehicles can come and go outside of the above times between 11:30am and 6pm.
Vehicles will be held within the ground for a minimum of 15 minutes after the close of play to allow for the safe exit of pedestrians.
Refunds will only be granted if there is no play.
Somerset County Cricket Club are giving Members and supporters the opportunity to interact with our new CEO, Jamie Cox in one week’s time.
We will be hosting a special virtual forum on Tuesday March 26th, where Jamie will be our special guest.
The former Somerset skipper will be discussing his vision for the Club, reliving his playing days and answering questions put to him by viewers.
The event will begin at 7pm and will be screened via our Official YouTube channel.
The forum will last for approximately an hour, and questions can be submitted via the chat function during the event.
To join the forum, simply tune in to our YouTube channel at 7pm on Tuesday March 26th.
The great Jack Russell on the importance of preparation, practise and process
Our Chair Sir Michael Barber recently caught up with Cricket legend Jack Russell for the latest version of his “Accomplishment” podcast
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/04sLlPN7ImsBVb0gzWZJG0?si=t_BZYlLlTi-dWfM15Rvc-w
MEMBER EVENT IN BATH
The Somerset County Cricket Club Members Committee are inviting our Members to join them next month for an event at Bath Cricket Club.
The meeting will be hosted by Member Director, Richard Brice and will feature a presentation from Somerset Cricket Foundation Managing Director, Jon Bendle.
The Somerset Cricket Foundation exists to support, grow and diversify grassroots cricket as well as to use the power of cricket to develop communities and make a positive difference to people’s lives.
The event will take place on Thursday March 21st from 7:30pm, and gives you the chance to discuss everything that is currently happening at the Club.
To register your interest in attending this event, please email Richard Brice on RichardB@somersetcountycc.co.uk
Long Room/1875 Club Members, we are inviting you to join us for a FREE lunch in the 1875 Club on Wednesday February 21st.
The purpose of the lunch is to showcase the new food we are offering in these premium facilities on matchdays in 2024. Members of staff will also be on hand to give a re-introduction to our online reservation system ‘ResDiary’. This is what Members should use to book their dining experiences in 2024.
To register, please email enquiries@somersetcountycc.co.uk
January Members’ Lunch: Save the date
We will be holding a Members’ Lunch in Stragglers Coffee House on Thursday January 25th.
The event will begin at 12:30pm and the guest speaker will be SCCC Head Grounds Person, Nick Pepper.
Food and drink will be available to purchase on the day and further details will be published in the New Year.
If you have any questions regarding the Members’ Lunch or would like to confirm your place please email Richard Brice (Member Director).
Our Annual General Meeting will take place at the Cooper Associates County Ground on Wednesday May 29th.
The meeting will be held in the County Room of the Colin Atkinson Pavilion and will commence at 7:30pm.
All eligible Members will be sent official notice of the AGM before the evening.
Please note we are currently experiencing technical difficulties with online payments on our ticketing platform, which is affecting some users when trying to purchase online at the moment. Please note we are currently working on a solution and apologise for any inconvenience
The office at Somerset County Cricket Club will be closed tomorrow (Monday September 25th).
Staff at the Club will be taking part in Staff Force Day which sees all staff taking part in renovation any cleaning works at the Cooper Associates County Ground.
UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO WET WEATHER THE MEMBERS FORUM HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Due to flooding, the Lord Botham Stand will be closed to Members and ticket holders. This includes, toilets, catering, the walkway and all boxes. The water is coming up through the stand to the point it has flooded the lift shaft. With more rain forecast during this match, it is not currently safe to open. We apologise for any inconvenience
- Welcome to the SCCC Members Bulletin!
