EAST RIDING CRICKET SOCIETY

Derek Pringle - November 2019 A capacity crowd enjoyed a wonderful evening with journalist and ex England allrounder Derek Pringle. Cathy Rennison reports: 'It is not unusual for guests to bring their favourite Geoffrey Boycott anecdote for our mutual entertainment, but Derek Pringle offered a unique insight into the newly minted Sir. In the hands of a less assured speaker, this could have been a controversial moment – the mixing of recent high politics with a marmite cricketer. But no – we were in safe company so could relax and enjoy the idea of the last PM's unexpected elevation of the England opener, and of the enduring teenage crush that perhaps lay at its heart. In many amusing and entertaining stories, Derek brought other greats of his time into the room alongside him, recalling their exploits both on and off the field. When I next see Beefy, my mind’s eye will also spot somewhere nearby a large glass containing an indecent measure of scotch topped with a calorifi...

Join Derek Pringle , former Essex and England all-rounder and leading cricket journalist, for an evening of anecdote, humour and insight - from the maverick 80s to the modern game. First chosen by England in 1982 while still at Cambridge University, Derek spent the next decade as understudy to the great Ian Botham, compiling a playing record that included 30 Tests, 44 One Day Internationals, two World Cups (including a World Cup final), six County Championships and numerous one-day trophies. He also witnessed at first hand a period of English cricket full of characters such as Botham, Lamb, Gower, Gooch, Lever and East. His recent memoir Pushing the Boundaries: Cricket in the Eighties has received much acclaim: '... a fascinating and hilarious read ( Daily Telegraph ); '... eye-popping and hilarious' ( Guardian ); ... funny, original and astounding, often all three ... [Pringle] has delivered with interest on his promise to avoid a bog-standard, self-serving work; i...

Alan Butcher - March 2019 A packed house enjoyed a superb evening with March speaker Alan Butcher [left]. Great stories, sharp analysis and an all-action replay of a Michael Holding over - terrific stuff! Thanks also to Alan, fellow speakers and members and friends old and new for a memorable winter. Among many other highlights: Malcolm Nash - on his 'Six Sixes' duel with Garry Sobers; Chris Lewis - from World Cup Final to prison cell; Mark Robinson OBE - on the challenges of coaching elite women's sport; Steve Patterson - on his pride in the YCCC captaincy and plans for his new, young team; Pat Murphy - on a kaleidoscope of names from fifty years in journalism and broadcasting.   East Riding Cricket Society is flourishing in its comfortable home - the Brewery Bar, King William IV , Cottingham - with more top speakers lined up for 2019/20 .  Getting 'closer to the action' are: Nathan Leamon : England Test, 1-Day and T20 analyst; ECB Lead f...