EAST RIDING CRICKET SOCIETY

Umpires Mullaney, Smith, Foster & Coward The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was not the only event of note in 1953. Congratulations also go to the East Riding Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association which is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee this year with a number of events throughout the summer. Today sees the opening of an exhibition on the history of the association at Hull History Centre, with cartoons, poetry, biographies, photographs and a range of cricketing artefacts on display. The exhibition is on until 29 July and the treasurer of ERCUSA, Michael Free, has produced an illustrated book to accompany it. With a foreword by Dickie Bird, it expands on the written material on display and gives an interesting insight into some of the characters who have umpired local cricket! Next Sunday 14 July sees a charity cricket match at Hull CC's Chanterlands Avenue ground, when an Umpires XI will take on an Invitation XI made up of cricketers from the local leagues. A raff

Enjoyable chat last week with John Fuller (pictured here with  Yorkshire's Gerard Brophy) whose Cricket Yorkshire website is essential reading for players and supporters alike. Interviews, features and reviews focus on cricket at both county and club level - John's Xmas present ideas and James Buttler's 2012 highlights are particularly good reads at the moment. John is busy working on a revamp of the site - due to go live next month - and is planning a feature on the East Riding Cricket Society, as well as interviews with some of our speakers. He's also keen to hear more from clubs across the county. So if any East Yorkshire club out there has a story to tell, contact John .