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Gloucestershire star presents Cirencester's trophies [Monday 13 October 2003]

Cirencester Cricket Club players and supporters turned out in force for the club's 2003 Junior and Senior Presentation Evening, supported by the Wheatsheaf.

The objective for the club for the 2003 season was "regeneration" and this target was met and surpassed. The Senior teams consolidated their positions with a number of younger players starting to really deliver, the Junior set-up continued to improve, the wicket played well, the whole ground looked better than for years and, with the new nets, the Park looked like a proper cricket club. The evening opened with a round of applause for the committee and particularly for groundsman Dan Robbins for his committed, high quality work and this was followed by a warm welcome for club president Lord Apsley.

The club was extremely fortunate that Gloucestershire left arm spinner Ian Fisher, fresh from playing a key role in securing promotion to the First Division of the County Championship, kindly attended to present the trophies and his introduction received a rousing ovation.

First XI captain Richard Graham, who paid tribute to the contribution of Dominic Jeffcott throughout the season, Second XI skipper Phil Carter and the Thirds' captain Brian Woodcock, announced the senior award winners. The spotlight then switched to the Juniors with announcements made by team managers Steve Harris and John Putney (Under 16/15/14), Nick Price (Under 13) and Vin Breen (Under 11). The highlights of the season were the winning of the Cotswold League by the Under 14s and Under 16s and success at the Poulton tournament for the Under 11s.

The evening now moved on to the two most prestigious awards. Chief Junior Coach Phil Carter announced Ed Alderman as the winner of the President's trophy for the "Most Promising Player" which was presented by Lord Apsley. Brian Woodcock was then awarded the "Clubman of the Year" rose bowl for his terrific all-round contribution in addition to his formal roles as captain of the Third XI and Bar Secretary.

Thanks were expressed to the Wheatsheaf for their support of the evening before Ian Fisher drew the raffle for prizes generously donated by Argos, D and J Sports, Waitrose, Tesco, Cheltenham and Gloucester and Frizzell, plus Club members and vice-presidents.

[Award winners]
[Raffle prize winners]
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