A cheerful start to The Season
12th March 2012
Many congratulations to Hugo and Alice who were married at St Luke's in Chelsea on Friday
Also in the news
12th September 2011: Normally the last match of the season and Leigh were cruising at 50 without loss, in full knowledge that the Grannies would be batting in the setting sun against their loopy offspinners. They had not counted on our man from Cheltenham. Adam Newton, playing in his annual Grannies fixture where many years of practice came to fruition as he skittled Leigh with a 7fer to have them all out for 84. Read Eddie's match report for the details.
30th August 2011: Mike and Annie Bluett worked their socks off to give the Grannies on tour in Scotland great games, great company and, all told, great fun. We owe them huge thanks. We lost quite heavily but without disgrace to Lord Cornwallis’ XI at Comrie and nearly overhauled the XL Club at Glendelvine, losing by a handful. Golf at Rosemount saw the other single figure handicapper Gwilym Thomas prevail – well deserved reward for his efforts in organising things from this end and skippering the Grannies!
22nd August 2011: After a lifeime of trying Chariman Bob has finally sneaked into the realms of a single figure golf handicap. Looks like his days of keeping are numbered.
22nd July 2011:
More than 120 Grannies, young and old, enjoyed a great evening at the Oval for the 55th Anniversary Dinner to celebrate Willoughby and Pou. Chairman Pat, ably assisted by Bob, did a wonderful job of organising the evening, getting us all there on time in black tie, with more than a smattering of Grannies' blazers (now available from Jon Staniforth). Bob introduced the speeches with a brief summary of the health of the club; Michael Broke recalled Pou and his boundless enthusiasm which made the Grannies; Jeremy Wynne reminded us of the essence of Willoughby's favourite club; Mark Pougatch reminded us of Willoughby and Draff thanked everyone.
17th July 2011:
23rd May 2011:
The Grannies are off to a solid start to the 2011 season with two wins, three draws and one loss in the first six matches. Ed GH has returned to fine form at Stonegate with 88* and 52 in consecutive weeks, Mike Fernie has taken a 5'fer against the Yellowhammers and Bob Percival has had an excellent knock - on the side of the head.
Keep up the good work.
1st April 2011:
The Cocktail Party saw about 80 Grannies, candidates, wives, girlfriends and offspring turn up at Cluttons to taste Syko's latest offering in the wine department. A healthy number of potential candidates were present, all seemingly excellent cricketers, which bodes well for the coming season.
Jay Stockham picked up the Mike Rogers Trophy for his 171 not out at Highclere last summer. James Rogers was on hand to present the trophy to his old friend from university.
25th January 2011:
“Many of you will already have heard the bleak news that Willoughby has died, on Saturday last. He was battling illness in the Cromwell Hospital and was eventually defeated by it. Happily he was beautifully looked after and was in no discomfort, with his family around him. There will be tributes aplenty from many quarters for a much loved man. For the Grannies he was of course a legend and it undoubtedly marks the passing of an era."
More than 60 Grannies attended Willoughby's funeral at the Carmelite Church on Kensington Church Street which was a truly moving service. Willoughby's favourite priest and school friend from Ampleforth gave the sermon while Mark Pougatch gave the eulogy. Both summing up WW from slightly different perspectives but having known him for most and all of their lives. We will be adding a new section to the website shortly to remind us of Willoughby who did so much to maintain the original spirit of the Grannies throughout the lifetime of the club.