Category: 2017 Season

TK a.k.a. JA…

Recently, as I failed to explain cricket to a Chinese teenager, he did what they all do and Googled the GCC only to have me read a blog entry I’d not seen before…

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GCC Foiled by the Camden Casuals..

…a splendid day for cricket at Spring Lane!

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Players vs Gents: It’s Back!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentlemen_v_Players

Players vs Gents fixture returns as a 20/20 Friday night game on 28th July. Starting at 6pm.

A perfect way to finish the last week of July, we envisage….

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A Visit to the Coast…

GCC extends its hearty maritime thanks to the bold, brave and generous souls who contributed so freely and selflessly to the Club’s visit to the highly-individual coastal gem that is Sheringham; and, indeed, in its visit also to West Runton, home of the irresistible Rocky Bottoms…

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Lidgate and Ousden Return

It was a bit dark but at least not raining as L&O, one of Giorgio’s old teams, featured in a high scoring match on Sunday. Sadly, I missed Baggers’ innings but was treated to a blow by blow replay by the man himself. Meanwhile Jamie Menzies and John Anderson….

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GCC & Heligoland thwarted by the Heavens

The blazers are indeed splendid and tailored for all shapes, sizes and ages. Our modest caps, scarves, ties and shirts pale in comparison. On the field….

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Heligoland Pilgrims are visiting Grantchester…

…on May 20th for a game of cricket against GCC’s finest at Spring Lane. I must confess I had to look up where Heligoland is and am confused as to how one might actually get there (as is Google apparently). I was also some what alarmed…

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GCC Tour to Sheringham – June 9-11

Cricket – Accommodation – Transport – Dining …All the latest from Giorgio…

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The New Season is nearly here!

Still Life with Cap (2)

Nets are underway, the grass is being cut by the newly maintained and sharpened fleet of GCC mowers by the GCC elite mowing squad. The square is looking immaculate, the newly verti-drained outfield verdant….It promises to be a great season

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GCC are Venturing out on Tour again

This year it is the turn of North Norfolk to experience the delights of a visit from the Grantchester Cricket team. Whilst waiting for Giorgio…

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