Dear Members and Club Supporters.
Happy Easter. I hope that you are all keeping well in these difficult times.
Lat us think of happier times ahead. If and when the season eventually starts you will see that the club facilities at both our Wanstead grounds have been upgraded. The highlight is the new state of the art cricket net system at Overton Drive.
We are fortunate to have two grounds in a popular residential area so near to London. Our prime focus is on recreational cricket, but we also share the facilities, where practical, and do our best to keep them well maintained and accessible. The number of local families who visited ‘the place to be’ on Friday evenings last summer is an example of community togetherness.
None of what we do is possible without voluntary support from our members. We can never have enough high-quality supporters. Some volunteers put in many hours but not all tasks are lengthy ones nor do many of them require a knowledge of cricket. While the club is shut, we are looking to put together a ‘skills database ’ so please let us know if for example you can contribute a few hours of computer input time or other expertise to a one-off project. There is absolutely no obligation if you express some interest. Len Enoch is coordinating this initiative so please contact him – lgenoch43@gmail.com. I know you will give him as much support as possible.
Wanstead Cricket Club is a great community. If we pull together, we will get through this and continue to be an important part of the communities we serve.
For the moment stay home, protect the NHS and save lives!
Yours, Martin Pluck, Chairman