๐ Annual General Meeting 2024 Update! ๐
Dear Members and Supporters,
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for P&S was successfully held on Thursday, 5th December, where key positions were confirmed for the 2025 season. We are excited to announce the captains, committee members, and other club roles that will guide us in the year ahead.
๐ Election of Officials
The following officials have been confirmed for 2025:
Committee Roles:
President: Ray Benfield
Chairman: Sean Kanavan
Secretary: Louise Etherington
Treasurer: John Townsend
Junior Coordinator: Matt Wheeler
Welfare Officer: Nik LuCocq
Club Development: Tim Jacobs
Chairman of Selectors: Sean Kanavan (Newly nominated, replacing Harry Yard)
Entertainments Officer: Roisin Barnard
Player Representative: Jon Ashford
Publicity Officer: Connor Saunders (New role)
๐ Election of Captains
We are thrilled to announce our captains for the 2025 season:
1st XI Captain: Ben Saunders
2nd XI Captain: James White
3rd XI Captain: Ollie Smith (Newly nominated, replacing Connor Saunders)
4th XI Captain: Stephen Pinhorne (Newly nominated)
Midweek 20/20 Captain A: Sesh Nadathur (Newly nominated, replacing George Wilson)
Midweek 20/20 Captain B: Lenny Field (Newly nominated, replacing Ollie Smith)
W10 Swans Captain: Nikki Dowdell
W10 Sharks Captain: Lou Etherington
All captains are elected onto the committee to ensure strong leadership and representation.
๐ Looking Forward
The AGM also addressed the following topics:
- Coaching Team Update
We are proud to continue encouraging coaching courses for all our senior men's and ladies' members, as well as promoting these opportunities for our juniors. Supporting the development of coaches within the club is a vital part of our growth and success.
This year, weโre excited to announce that we are aiming to put six members through their ECB Core Coaching Course, further strengthening our coaching team.
If youโre interested in becoming a coach or exploring future coaching opportunities, please donโt hesitate to get in touch with the club. Weโd love to hear from you and support your journey into coaching!
- Ground Update
Major improvements were made to the clubhouse in 2024, through the help of an ECB grant, to ensure that the changing rooms and ladies' toilets were adapted to better cater to our growing ladies' teams. The Club has also purchased a marquee, which will create further opportunities for the club in the future.
Currently, with it being winter, ongoing maintenance is being carried out, when the weather permits, to ensure our facilities are in top condition for the 2025 season.
We also have several opportunities for members to get involved and make a difference:
๐ฑ 2025 Ground Force Days โ Mar25
Join us for our annual Ground Force Days in March! Weโll be working together to prepare the grounds for the new season, with tasks such as groundskeeping and general upkeep. Itโs a fantastic opportunity to pitch in, meet fellow members, and help create a welcoming environment for all.
๐ Get Set Weekend โ 5th & 6th April
Donโt miss our Get Set Weekend on the 5th and 6th of April. This weekend will focus on team preparations and finalising the ground setup for the season ahead. Your support is crucial to ensuring everything is ready for a successful start to the season.
These volunteer events are a great way to contribute and help maintain our clubโs facilities. Stay tuned for more details on how you can get involved, and thank you for your continued support as we work together to improve our grounds!
- Questionnaire Results
As part of our ongoing commitment to improvement, we collected responses from 61 of our members through our Annual Survey. These valuable insights were reviewed and discussed during the committee meeting, helping to shape decisions for the upcoming season.
Thank you to everyone who participated โ your feedback is vital in ensuring we continue to best meet the needs of the majority of our players, members, and supporters. To see these responses, please click the link below:
2024 Survey Results
- Membership Prices for 2025
Weโre pleased to announce that membership prices for the 2025 season will remain unchanged, ensuring great value for all our members.
To renew your membership or join the club, please complete the 2025 Membership Form on the following link:
2025 Membership Form
We are grateful to our outgoing officials and volunteers for their contributions and warmly welcome new members to their roles. With this dedicated team & the continued support from all our members, we look forward to another successful season.