David Cowan captain

S Gourlay, vice captain

A Sutherland

Dale Cowan

R Birrell

R Wright

L Duncan

G Christie

J Wallace

A Naeem

J Mahsood

Second XI away to Westquarter CC, leave 10.45 am Saturday

Alan Duncan, captain

A Wallace

I Patterson

S Birrell

S Munro

K Crichton

L Gordon

L Kelly

S Gibson

R Brown

R McMurdo

Reserves G Birrell and G Horsburgh

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Denis has been a hard-working member of our club for a long time. As Dave Christie said this morning ‘he wisnae feart tae get his hands dirty.’ Before he became too ill, Denis was a very active member of our committee, ready to pitch into whatever job was to be done, but in particular, he was one of those who worked to build up club funds through the Glenrothes Football Club ‘Super Sixes.’

We are all stunned by the news that Kash’s five year old son has been drowned. We really have no information beyond that and the fact that Kash is on his way to Pakistan to join his family.

The thoughts of everyone in the club go to Dot and her family and to Kash and his.

Some of our young ladies ….

… and some of our young guns.

Tomorrow (Sunday 24th) should have seen us with a friendly against Rossie Priory, but sadly, they can’t manage to come and we have just had news that our attempts to get another club here have fallen through. Roll on next Saturday when we’ll see some cricket!

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Photos: Groundsman Dave Christie says farewell to the auld mower and welcomes our new workhorse on a rainy Freuchie day

Administered by Freuchie Community Council, the money is intended to be used for the benefit of the whole village, and this mower does just that. The park is one of Freuchie’s major assets and is used by the whole village, but not everyone realises that the Cricket Club provides all the effort to keep it clean and to cut the grass, as well as paying for all associated costs – including rates. We are grateful to Campion Homes and Freuchie Community Council for this contribution to the heavy costs of maintaining the park. Our staff photographer was on the spot to see the new mower arriving and the old one going away (to the big outfield in the sky?)

  Photos: New mower arrives

   
Photos: Dave’s last ride on auld faithful and he says farewell as she is loaded onto the back of the van

  Photos: Dave gets the new workhouse out of the rain

The scheme is part of Cricket Scotland’s efforts to have clubs investing in coaching and better facilities, rather than simply bringing in ‘hit men’ to win matches. Long term growth, rather than short term league positions – we think that has to the target for our club, and we are – to repeat – delighted, both that Cricket Scotland is taking this practical approach and that we should be direct beneficiaries.

We know that the future of our club depends on bringing our youngsters through to the senior teams, and this grant will be a major boost to our efforts. Indoor practices for juniors have already started and outdoor sessions will begin on Fridays as soon as evening light is good enough. In the last few years, we have been seeing 70 to 80 kids in the park on Fridays, and this grant will let us do even more for them than we have been doing. For more information, email info@freuchiecricketclub.com.

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He did ask that we try to win another trophy so we can have a repeat of the celebrations. The challenge has been made!

A big thanks go to Freuchie Community Council for purchasing one of the 1908-2008 Freuchie Cricket Club books for the community. The book will be made available for viewing in the library.

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Local artist James Fretwell presents a portrait to Dave Christie

We asked the artist, Freuchie’s own James Fretwell, about his inspiration, process and reasoning for producing such a beautiful piece of art.

James replied:

How could I borrow Dave’s 1985 tie for reference purposes, without arousing his suspicions?

How could I ask him why he’s the only team member who hasn’t got his jacket buttoned on the Grace Gates photo, without appearing rude?

How could I look into his eyes to see what colour they are, without him getting the wrong idea about me?!

And my answer to anyone who asks why I’ve painted Dave’s portrait is simple:

“How could I NOT?”

 

  Portrait of Dave Christie holding The Village Cup in 1985

James must have spent many hours on this labour of love for it certainly brings to life the admiration and affection  Freuchie has for Dave “Dad” Christie.

When asked for his feelings on the gift, Dave responded:

"Superb!"

We’ll hang it in the house for the time being, although it may be so big we’ll have to think about building an extension!

I’m delighted that James based it on the 1985 photograph and  has given me more hair and fewer wrinkles than I have today.

My daughter (Linda) says that she wouldn’t want it on her wall because she’d feel her dad was watching her all the time!
(Editor’s comment: We suppose that’s a rather back-handed compliment, but it’s a sincere compliment nonetheless).

Dave has suggested that at some stage, the painting might be hung in the club.

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