Firstly, can I thank each and every one of you for a stirling effort this season. Everyone, at some point, made a valuable contribution and it has been great to have played with you in 2007.
Moving on, it is of course with a heavy heart that I now write to you to note that the end of the season has now reached us. Sadly, until next summer, no more thrashings will be handed out by the mighty CW First XI (at least on the cricket field).
The good news is that we will be recognising a fantastic season of cricket, which saw CW achieve a 11:4 win/loss ratio, by hosting the annual Clarke Willmott Cricket Dinner, to be held on the 25th of October 2007 at Aqua Restaurant (located on Welshback). Our host, and well-known ringer, Ben Smithson, is piecing together a 17-course feast, complete with finest champagne, grand crus burgundies and the most ancient and rarest of ports (together with thigh-rolled Cubans), all I believe for under the princely sum of £20*.
The night will be a long one, as we look back on the season that was and try to work out who will take the coveted series of awards, including the well known "Gobby Tw*t" award. Nominations for this, and all other awards, are welcomed and should be forwarded to the Selection Committee, who will then give all nominations due consideration*.
Can I ask that you each respond to me with an answer as to whether you will be coming to the said dinner or not. Please note that a) I only accept "yes" or "no" (although not that "no" will not be accepted), b) the Excuses Policy will be in full force (you know who you are) and c) you should commence preparation and submission of suitable planning applications forthwith to your respective Enjoyment Prevention Officer in order to obtain clearance for the night. EPOs are of course also welcome on the night*.
Lastly, I note that special guest Don Bradman, pictured below,
will be giving a special presentation speech on the night, a rare feat of negotiation by your ever-diligent VoF*.Any queries, please call. Otherwise, I very much look forward to enjoying the night with you all. Please forward this email to any ringers I have inadvertently missed out.
Best wishes
James Earl
Viscount of Fixtures
*Certain elements of this email may be complete bullsh*t
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