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2009
SEASON PHOTOS
vs Eastcote CC, North London, 12th September
David Haywood opened the batting.
David was on 49 when he hit the ball off the bottom of the bat, it hit the top of the keepers
pad and then it bounced off to be caught at slip.
Freddie Coupe surveys the field before his first ball. He had scored 5
when he was out caught.
Simon Campbell came in at 4 and hit a quick 42 before getting caught
on the deep cover boundary.
Simon ‘Scammer’ campbell about to give it the long handle! This ball went in
to a neighbouring garden for 6.
James Hopton cutting the ball. he came in at 6 and carried his bat for 18 runs.
This ball James drilled straight back at the bowler.
James again! He bowled well for his 8 overs, with one wicket maiden, and took 2 for 43.
He was also responsible for a very good run-out, throwing a ‘bullet ball’
from deep backward cover to the bowler’s end.
vs Hinton Charterhouse CC, 6th September.
Tom Grant opened the bowling. In his opening spell of 13 overs he took 2 for 44.
He had a second spell of 4 overs, and finished with figures of 17 overs, 3 maidens,
3 for 63.
Keeper Ian Perry puts the stumps back after
Tom Grant had clean bowled the No 8 batsman. Nick
Nottingham is behind.
The players crowd round Tom to congratulate him on his wicket.
The HC batsman plays and misses – and 9 anxious Queries are ready for the nick.
James Illingworth thinks about the ball that he has just missed. No matter – he went on to
score an excellent 118 before getting caught on the boundary. His total included eight 6s and six 4s,
and he achieved all this having torn a muscle in his calf and batting with a runner for much of his innings.
Candidate Nick Nottingham (6) opened with Clyde Williams (9).
Nick Lind came in at No 4 but popped one up in the air for a catch
off Scyld Berry’s bowling.
A flurry of movement as another ball streaks off James Illingworth’s bat for another 6.
The pavilion mob: l to r – Ian Perry, Clyde Williams, Nick Lind, Michael Chitty,
Tom Grant, Jonathan Chitty, Matt McCann and David Haywood.
vs the Hampshire Wayfarers CC at Devizes, 3rd September
Jim Langan reminding the umpire about the lbw Law! Jim scored 57 before
being run out.
Jonathan Chitty and skipper Will Hopton running a quick single. Will scored
19* and Jonathan 33 before he was run out.
Will Langton tries to paddle the ball down the leg side.
The Wayfarers were one short, and David Haywood
played for them. This drive went straight to the hands of Will Langton
and David was out for 2.
James Hopton, Richard Buxton, Jim Langan and Chris Sloane in the cordon.
Jeremy Wilkins took the new ball and bowled 6.3 overs
taking 2 for 39 – 20 of which came from one over!
Jonathan Chitty bowled 8 overs of off spin, taking 1 for 35.
James Hopton bowling, with David Haywood as non-strriker. James bowled 8
overs taking 3 for 22.
New candidate Jonathan Chitty –
1 for 35 and 33 runs.
Towards the end of the Wayfarers innings a lot of pressure was put around the bat.
Will Langton is at bat/pad, Will’s brother Oli at cover, Richard Buxton at gulley,
Jim Langan keeping and Chris Sloane at slip.
Skipper Will Hopton and Chris Sloane chat over drinks.
vs The Frogs CC at Devizes, 31st August
Geoff Ramsey gets set to strike!
Geoff again – this time on the defensive.
David Haywood playing square of the wicket on the off side.
Rupert Bagnall took the new ball for the 2nd over and
got one wicket before lunch.
The unmistakable action of David Glanvill, who bowled 6 overs for 26 runs.
Declan Lyttle is walking in from mid off.
Declan Lyttle is just visible behind the Frogs batsman Simon Slabbert. declan “got some tap”
and went for 30 runs from just 3 overs.
Nick Lind skippered from behind the stumps.
Simon Campbell, David haywood and skipper Nick Lind get ready for
a Rupert Bagnall delivery.
Simon Campbell bowling – surprisingly – off spin! He conceded 39 runs from 8 overs.
David Haywood leaves one outside off stump.
90 not out – Geoff Ramsey watches the bowling.
vs All Cannings CC at All Cannings, 30th August
Candidate Clyde Williams opened the batting and scored an unbeaten 59,
including eight 4s and three 6s.
Jon Moore partnered Clyde Williams and scored an unbeaten 34 which included six 4s.
Freddie Coupe pacing the boundary and waiting to come in at 3, but he
never got the opportunity.
Inside the 12th over it was all over and time for the handshakes.
L to r – Freddie Coupe, Rich Moore, David Haywood, Chris Sloane, Brian Thompson and William Leachman
vs The Grannies CC at Devizes, 23rd August
Owen Burgess bowling. He took 2 wickets for 13 runs from 6 overs.
The slip cordon waits for the nick – and one came in the 6th over, caught by
Tom Shaw and 2nd gulley.
Maz Campion bowling: 4 overs, 1 maiden, 1 wicket for 9 runs.
The Queries take to the field under skipper Simon Campbell.
Joe Wookey playing a very correct defensive stroke.
James Macey playing and missing. He scored 16 not out.
Matt McCann watching one go by. he scored 30 before being caught.
Oli Williams trying to nurdle one through the slip cordon.
He scored 34 before he was bowled off his pads.
The centurion Joe Wookey: 101 not out, including one 6 and thirteen 4s.
The Golf Day and Club Supper: High Post Golf Club: 21st August
Players meet at the bar after golf. The tallest is jamie Harvey: the
light coloured jacket is Tony Moorby; the beard is Simon Brewer.
In the middle, Tony Moorby listens to what Ben Bowers has to say.
On the left Chris Potter chats to Richard Brewer. On the right olly Lawson talks
to David Bousfield.
Brian Thompson, who organised the golf day so well, gives details of the prize winners.
Tom Grant, Vaughn Williams and Ed Coupe listen to his every word.
The president presents a book to Richard Brewer, retiring Treasurer.
The president speaks. From l to r, Dwerrick Beer, Freddie Coupe, Richard Brewer, Michael Swabey
and HP GC Captain Geoff Healy listen.
Derrick Beer and Freddie Coupe.
Jeremy Wilkins and Tom Grant.
The “long leg table” – Ben Bowers in the front then round the table l to r, Jeremy Wilkins, Tom Grant,
Simon Brewer, Jamie Harvey, James Macey, Sam Ramsey, Theo Bossom.
Vice President Chris Cutforth, John Manners and Geoff Ramsey at the
‘extras cover’ table.
John Manners talking with Peter Salisbury and Chris Cutforth.
Nearest the Pin winner Barry Aitken collects his prize from Club Captain Geoff Healy.
Individual winner Olly Lawson, who scored 41 points, checks his prize.
Sam Ramsey, Theo Bossom and Ben Bowers.
Treasurer Simon Campbell with brian Thompson. Ben Bowers is on the right
and Freddie Coupe has his back to the camera.
Theo Bossom, Ben Bowers, Barry Aitken and Jeremy Wilkins.
Richard brewer, President David Haywood and Club Captain Geoff Healy.
vs Collingbourne Ducis CC at Collingbourne, 14th August
Barnaby Bossom was our excellent scorer – despite being crowded by onlookers.
Matt Jamieson opened the batting with Will Langton.
Matt made made 56 before being caught.
Jon Moore was in fine form with the bat, scoring 59 before he was
bowled by fellow Query Iain Kiy.
Geoff Ramsey at the crease towards the end of the Queries 40 overs, when
they were trying to force the pace. Geoff was bowled fo 4.
Mark Fenn also tried to push the score along, but made only 5 before he was bowled.
The Queries had a good day in the field. There was some excellent and very athletic fielding,
and 3 good catches. In this photo, Tom Shaw is keeper, Geoff Ramsey at 1st slip, David haywood at 2nd,
Mark Fenn at 3rd. Will Langton is short cover and skipper Chris Sloane at mid off. Will Langton is the bowler and he
finished with the very good figures of 7 overs, 2 wickets for 18 runs.
Mark Fenn bowling his offies. 8 overs, 2 maidens, 2 for 27.
Senior Query Howard Moore came along to watch the match and
was pressed into service as an umpire! He did very well and more than earned his tea!
The Queries innings comes to an end after 40 overs. The score was 230 for 7 and Theo Bossom (1*)
and Chris Sloane (8*) were the final batting pair.
Tom Shaw (50) and Jon Moore (59) tahe a breather during their stand.
Will Langton at full speed. 6 overs, 2 maidens, 2 wickets for 18 runs.
The Queries slip cordon – Mark Fenn, kepper Tom Shaw,
David Haywood and Geoff Ramsey.
Tom Shaw drives through the covers for a boundary.
vs The Incogniti CC at Devizes, 10th August
David Glanvill follows through in his bowling. He bowled 4 overs for 24 runs.
Simon Campbell thinks he has got his man!
Jim Langan kept wicket, with Will Langton and David Haywood in the cordon.
The team celebrates another wicket. L to R – David Glanvill, Will Langton, Sam Ramsey,
Matt Jamieson, Simon Campbell, Jim Langan, David Haywood, Theo Bossom,
Tom Palmer and Jon Moore.
Vaughn Williams on his way to a century. He was caught a couple of balls after reaching
his 100.
There was a lot of speculation as to who would get to the 100 mark first. As it was, Tom Palmer
was caught on 91, which included nine 4s and four 6s.
The centurion rests on his sword!
vs Seagry CC, 9th August
Making a welcome return to Queries cricket, Mike Swabey.
The unusual bowling style of new candidate David Glanvill.
With a style very like his brother’s, Jake Bunday bowls.
Oli Williams shows off the new (lurid) gloves!
Nick Bunday was the only batsman to make a score. here he is on his way to 48*.
Oli Williams on the attack. He was second highest scorer with 28.
The end of Jake Bunday’s innings, and the end of the Queries innings.
vs the Gloucestershire Gipsies CC at Stowell Park, 3rd August
Skipper Simon Campbell sets the field for James Hopton. Jim Langan looks on.
Hamish Horton is the bowler and Tom Richardson – Gipsies opening bat and
also a Query – is the batsman.
Will Hopton is at cover, then Tom Grant, James Hopton, Tom Shaw (wkt) and Simon Campbell.
Andrew Greenwood is square leg.
James Langan bowling. He took 1 for 51 from 6 overs and then came back later to score 24 runs.
The familiar style of Tom Grant – at 10 overs, 2 maidens, 1 for 37 he was the most economical bowler.
The Gipsies batsmen discuss whether to take the quick single to Hamish Horton.
Tom Shaw standing up to the stumps, with Simon Campbell at slip and Will Hopton at cover. Later
Will went on to score 77, Tom to score 42 and Simon 24
THE YORKSHIRE TOUR
vs the Yorkshire Gentlemens CC at Escrick on 27th July
Dave (the ice man) Thompson, Will Dawe and Simon Campbell relax before the match.
The Queries batted first after a rain-delayed start, and faced 51 overs before declaring.
Here David Haywood is at the crease on his way to 49 before being stumped.
David Haywood and Tom Grant talk batting tactics between overs.
David O’Kelly, father of Query candidate Charlie O’Kelly is the fielder in the background.
As the bowler bowls the ball, James Hopton is ready at short extra cover. Later
he would bowl 12 overs and take 3 for 42 in a fine spell of bowling.
Jeremy Wilkins in his delivery. He bowled 9 overs, including 2 maidens and took 1 for 19.
Andrew (Safa) Greenwood bowling. He conceded 33 runs from 9 overs.
Simon Campbell gets ready to meet the ball. He was not out 20 when the innings was declared.
Tom Shaw preparing to leave for the match
in his “dick of the day” gear.
With the fine school building as a backdrop, Will Dawe is on the front foot driving.
The YGs were 8 down at stumps (after 45 overs) and the Queries could not dislodge the tail-enders,
despite surrounding the bat.
vs The Saints at Harrogate on 28th July.
Queries tourists inspect the pitch before the match: Will Dawe, Tom Shaw (just visible),
James Hopton, Nick Bunday, Jeremy Wilkins, Josh B-D, Andrew Greenwood (just visible),
Martin Cooper (opposition skipper), Tom Grant and David Haywood.
Will Hopton facing, with Jeremy Wilkins backing up.
Will scored a fine 111 before being out caught.
Will Dawe waits to start his innings.. He batted at 6
and was caught 2 overs later for 5 when the Queries were trying
to push the score along.
Will pulls for a boundary 4 on his way to a century, from 166 balls faced. He scored nine 4s.
Nick Bunday is the square leg umpire.
David Thompson is the keeper, then Simon Campbell, Tom Shaw and Will Hopton in the cordon.
Under a sky heavy with rain clouds,
Simon Campbell surveys the pitch. It was a credit to both sides that,
despite the weather and coming on and off occasionally, 115 overs were bowled in the day.
vs Ilkley CC at Ilkley on the 29th July.
The side poses for the pre-match photo. l to r – Will Dawe, James Hopton, Dave Thompson (wkt),
Jeremy Wilkins, Josh B-D, Tom Grant, Simon Campbell, Tom Shaw, Andrew Greenwood, Will Hopton
and skipper Nick Bunday.
The start was delayed because of rain and then reduced to a 30 overs each match. As it was, the Queries
had bowled just 22 overs before the match was abandoned because of rain.
Jeremy Wilkins, Tom Grant and Andrew Greenwood before the start of play. Before the match
was abandoned, Tom would take a wicket – caught behind – and Jeremy would take a sharp catch
at short mid wicket.
The keeper, slip and gully get ready. Moments after the shot was taken, Tom Shaw at gully
would drop a catch.
Tom Grant bowling.
When there is nothing else to do, younger players will play in the rain and
Tom Shaw practised his shallow diving.
vs Aldershot Garrison XI on 22nd July, at Devizes.
The cordon gets ready – from l to r: Andrew Greenwood, Matt McCann, Sam Blake
Brian Thompson (skipper) and Josh Ballantine-Dykes.
Sam, Brian, Josh and Jeff Haywood look ready as Tom Grant bowls.
Tom Grant bowling. Freddie Coupe is at mid off, and Query Chris Sloane
is the non striking batsman – and skipper of the opposition.
Matt McCann bowling his off spin from the pavilion end. He was called upon to bowl
the final over when the Garrison XI needed 7 to win – and the match ended up a tie.
vs Oxford Downs CC at Standlake, 20th July.
Jeremy Wilkins in his opening over. He bowled one of the
opening pair, only to find the umpire’s arm out for a no ball.
New candidate Andrew Greenwood who bowls
leg spin but was not at his best today.
Jeff Haywood is at gully, Tom Shaw with the gloves, Derrick Beer at first slip.
Tom Shaw had a tidy day behind the stumps, against some often indifferent bowling!
Tom Haywood is at point.
Jamie Kirkaldy was not feeling comfortable with the bat, scoring just 7.
Skipper Derrick Beer was partnering Josh B-D at the end, and even scored 2 runs, but it
was clearly not enough to excite the fielder at backward square!
The Queries Twenty/20 Event, 19th July at Devizes CC.
Alex Garman driving off the back foot in the final. Will Hopton is non-striker.
They put on 98 for the first wicket, when Alex was run out for 49.
Alex Garman about to cover drive in the final match.
Ben Bowers bowling in the final match. He bowled 3 overs, taking 1 for 21.
Ben puts in a short one and gets the treatment for 4 on the leg side.
Come one! Will Hopton and Alex Garman run quickly between the wickets.
Andrew Greenwood bowling his legspin. In the final match he bowled 3 overs,
and took 2 for 16. His figures for 2 matches were a very creditable 6 overs, 3 for 40.
Will Hopton at the non strikers end watches the flight of the ball moments before
Alex drove it straight down the ground for 4.
Simon Campbell collects the winner’s shield from Club President David Haywood.
vs South Oxford Amateurs at Devizes, 15th July
The SOA XI take the field.
The two Queries centurions – Tom Shaw and Matt Jamieson
The teams at lunch.
Chris Sloane in pensive mood in the field.
Tom Shaw, Sam Palmer, Joe Wookey and keeper Ian Perry.
Tom Shaw goes for a 6 over mid wicket. He scored 100 not out.
Will Whyte bowled 16 overs, including 4 maidens, and took 2 for 47.
Olly Langton is the non-striker batsman.
Joe Wookey and Jeremy Wilkins.
The field for the last man in Iain Campbell who although skipper of the SOA
is also a Query. A hamstring injury earlier in the match meant that he had to use a runner.
The slip cordon waits, hoping that last man Iain Campbell might make a mistake.
He didn’t and the match ended in a draw.
vs Marlborough Blues CC at Marlborough, 8th July
Tom Grant opened the batting with Tom Shaw, and scored 33.
Tom Grant again – virtually on his own on the square.
David Haywood hitting a boundary four.
By the time Jeremy Wilkins came in to bat, there was a game to save and he had to stay there
and block. He and Derrick Beer batted together for 9 overs to save the match.
Derrick Beer at the crease, surrounded by 10 Blues players. He faced 28 balls without scoring and
with Jeremy Wilkins survived all the Blues could throw at them for 9 overs and achieved the draw.
vs the Hampshire Hogs CC at Warnford, 5th July
Alex Garman bowling. He bowled 9 overs for 35 runs.
The slip cordon gets into position.
Skipper Sam Blake waits for the bowler. Sam scored 32 before he was out bowled.
The slip cordon waits. Sam Blake,
Joe Wookey, Matt McCann and Alex Garman.
vs Warminster School, at Warminster CC, on 2nd July
David Haywood and Dan Langan fielding at short cover.
Josh Ballantine-Dyles bowling. he bowled 7 overs for 18 runs.
Olie Sloane is the non-striker, watching the School’s opening bowler McComas.
Olie Sloane took 3 wickets for 40 runs in 8 overs.
Tom Shaw and Simon Campbell. Earlier Tom had scored 51 runs and
Simon carried his bat for 39.
Theo Bossom bowled 9 overs taking 1 for 41.
Tom Shaw with the gloves, Will Hopton at cover point. Earlier Will had scored 47
before being given out lbw.
The Queries slip cordon: Will Hopton, Dan Langan, Will Dawe, Tom Shaw and Simon Campbell.
vs The Rifles CC at St Cross, Winchester: 28th June
Such was the pace of play that the square leg umpire
only had time for one photo! Here is Matt McCann (wkt), Simopn Campbell
and david haywood in the slip cordon. The Queries won the 45 over match by 42 runs.
vs Dauntsey’s School: 25th June
The Queries take to the field. Hamish Horton skippered the side which
included candidates Tim Williams and Aaron Day, as well as ‘older’ member James Sayer
son of VP Jzames Sayer, who had travelled from Scotland to play
Rupert Bagnall bowled 7 overs, one maiden and took one for 21.
Skipper Hamish Horton (l) passes Simon Cottle at the end of an over.
Queries Vice President and a former cricket coach at Dauntsey’s John Sayer came along
to watch, looking very well for his 88 years. Here master i/c cricket Andy Palmer is seen
chattting to John, and his carer.
vs Royal Artillery CC at Larkhill: 21st June
Matt McCann on his way to an unbeaten 84
Josh Ballantine Dykes, Brian Thompson, Ollie Sloane and David Haywood in the slip cordon.
Brian Thompson watches carefully and Tom Shaw is alert at short mid-wicket.
Tom Palmer was playing for the Gunners and here he lets one go through.
Jon Moore is the fielder.
vs the Old Wellingtonians CC at Wellington: 31st May
Nick Foster bowling. He finished with figures of 6 overs for 25 runs.
Tom Grant bowling in a super session of 11 overs with 4 maidens, taking 3 for 19 runs.
Vaughn Williams delivering. His figures were 12 overs, 2 maidens, 3 for 53.
Angus Tilney at the crease on his way to 17 before he was caught.
A second after this shot was taken, Tom Grant was bowled for 43. He was
beaten by a full toss out of the sun!
The OWs skipper (amd Query) Richard Jelf sweeps, Tom Shaw has the gloves,
and Alex Garman watches.Tom took 3 catches in an excellent spell as keeper.
Tom Shaw on his way to an unbeaten 42, finishing with a 6 to win the match.
Josh Ballantine Dykes, a candidate, on his way to a fine and unbeaten 52.
A great start to what we hope will be a long Queries innings.
vs Devizes CC at Devizes: 25th May
Alex Garman giving it everything in his opening spell.
He bowled 7 overs for 29 runs.
Sam Ramsey flights one in, as Paul Stobbart watches. He conceded
46 runs from his 8 overs.
The slip cordon waits – Simon Campbell, Jeff Haywood,
David Haywood and keeper Nigel Goodwin.
Sam Ramsey wondering what to bowl in his next over.
David Haywood plays a solid forward defensive shot. He was soon caught for 11 runs.
Hamish Horton scored 20 runs from 7 scoring shots.
Jeff Haywood tries to nudge one down the leg side. He was eventually caught for 27.
Nigel Goodwin was there at the end with Jeff Ramsey in a stand of 50 runs.
THE FIFTH MATCH OF THE SEASON
London New Zealand CC at Devizes: 24th May
Piers Foster in full flow. His figures were 8 overs for 30 runs
Keeper Nigel Goodwin spills a wide one in the opening stages of the game.
Ru Bunday is behind square.
Matt McCann on the drive. He carried his bat – and anchored the innings – for 67.
Simon Campbell’s opening shot, a drive for 4.
Ru Bunday bowling. Fred Coupe is at mid on, Simon Campbell at short mid off.
The Queries umpire Barry Aitken
King’s School, Bruton: 26th April; match drawn
The skippers Bunday – so no rivalry there then !
Ru Bunday bowling.
Stuart Hamilton is at the non-striker’s end and
Barry Aitken is the umpire.
Olly Sloane bowling.
The non-striker apparently has three legs!
Nick Bunday at the crease
Skipper Nick Bunday sets a field for Olly Sloane
Brian Thompson crouches: Jack Cadbury, son of candidate
Mark Cadbury gets ready for the ball.
Brian Thompson, Simon Campbell and guest Stuart Hamilton get ready.
Phil Payne at full stretch.
Piers Foster in full flow, coming down the hill with the wind behind.
FROM THE ARCHIVE
A match at Lavington CC. James thornton sweeping, John Sayer at slip
and Peter Brooke at gulley. Probably taken in the early 80s.
7th September 1986: Queries vs Chippenham CC.
From l to r: Peter Salisbury, Andrew Knott, Richard Brewer, Freddie Coupe,
Nick Francis, Ian Alexander and Charles O’Reilly.
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