EAST RIDING CRICKET SOCIETY

Steve Kirby - December 2019 Steve Kirby is clearly not a man who is easily nonplussed. Having surely been uncertain whether he had walked into a local pub function room or the well-stocked warehouse for the nearby tinsel shop, he showed neither nerves nor diffidence as he launched straight into the evening. He spoke without notes, which is a skill I admire, but with both verve and passion – characteristic of his playing days.  Steve did not have the easiest introduction to professional cricket, almost ruled out by an early back injury necessitating a remodelling of his bowling action, then a period using annual leave from work in search of a sustainable way to play. A break came in 2001 when he was called up for Yorkshire's Ist XI to replace Matthew Hoggard, who had been selected for England. Steve eagerly rejected the day job, accepted the chance, and the rest is history.  Steve reflected little on his stats during his talk but spoke much more about his feelings pl

A lively Q&A to celebrate the festive season with this most committed and passionate of cricketers. Fiery fast bowler Steve Kirby burst onto the county scene in 2001, earning the lasting affection of Yorkshire CCC supporters for his impact in that year's Championship-winning side. Moving to Gloucestershire in 2005, then Somerset in 2011, Steve also gained England Academy, 'A' and Lions honours before a persistent shoulder injury forced his retirement in 2014. He immediately turned to coaching, inspiring a new generation of players with his 'infectious love of the game' - first as MCC Head Coach (2016-18) and now as assistant to Dave Houghton at Derbyshire CCC (2018-). Everyone welcome - no dress code, no formalities, just a great evening talking cricket £15 a year / £5 a meeting   Venue : Brewery Bar, King William IV , Hallgate, Cottingham HU16 4BD, 7.45pm   Map : here   Raffle : top prizes monthly - including 3 pairs of YCCC match ticket vouch

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