cold weather

[jimmy]

If the pavilion marquee isn't being used at any stage during the Northampton match could it be opened to members as an over spill pavilion. It gets pretty crowded at present and it is going to be very chilly this week.

[nat]

If the pavilion marquee isn't being used at any stage during the Northampton match could it be opened to members as an over spill pavilion. It gets pretty crowded at present and it is going to be very chilly this week.

Good idea. The club could do more to ensure the comfort of spectators especially our more senior colleagues!

[Valentines Park]

The club could do more to ensure the comfort of spectators especially our more senior colleagues!

What is the view like from the flats? 

[jimmy]

No answer from the club, is that a no then ?

[jimmy]

Thanks for the concern ECCC, hopefully next match might be played in double figure temperatures and the frostbite will leave me with enough fingers to type more genuine suggestions that don't even get a reply, mind you I only need one finger when dealing with Essex. If it was good enough for Monty it's good enough for me.

[Postman]

I can't remember being as cold as I felt during the Northants game this week, since that infamous match v Kent at Ilford in 1996 -in mid May-when Mark Ilott draped a towel over the light sensor they used in those days to help umpires decide when the light was too bad, so that all four warning lights stayed on and they would come off. Peter Such had what sounded like a dose of flu and Kent included Dr Julian Thompson in their attack-he probably had a few consultations to do afterwards. Barrie Leadbeater was one of the umpires and when standing at square leg he would spend the whole over walking briskly forwards as the bowler ran in and briskly back again between deliveries. I stuck it for one day and then gave up.

[Slogger]

I was at Fenners all those years ago when the umpires brought the players off because it was too cold. I wonder how close some games further north were to that happening this week. In some ways it would make more sense to play in early October than in in early April. I know the light is an issue at that time of year but it's never this cold then.

[Andy]

I was at Fenners all those years ago when the umpires brought the players off because it was too cold. I wonder how close some games further north were to that happening this week.

No one goes off the field because of 'cold' in t'North, lad.

[mawallace]

Given the 3 course option costs £28 it seems that the members restaurant is not that well used. I used it on Sunday and good was great, but I do wonder if the price puts people off.
It wa quarter full lunch time.
I wonder if the space could be better used

[Slogger]

My friend and I generally use the restaurant about once a year. It is a little on the pricey side but quite good, as you say. That's exactly the sort of facility which ought to be incorporated into the new pavilion. It could also do with a large bar area, with views of the ground and a big screen TV. 

[Andy]

Given the 3 course option costs £28 it seems that the members restaurant is not that well used. I used it on Sunday and good was great, but I do wonder if the price puts people off.
It wa quarter full lunch time.
I wonder if the space could be better used

Twenty eight quid? Do they still slop up the same lasagne and chicken in aspic that I used to serve?

[jimmy]

Given the 3 course option costs £28 it seems that the members restaurant is not that well used. I used it on Sunday and good was great, but I do wonder if the price puts people off.
It wa quarter full lunch time.
I wonder if the space could be better used

Twenty eight quid? Do they still slop up the same lasagne and chicken in aspic that I used to serve?

standards much higher nowadays, the cockroaches wear hairnets.

[Andy]

Twenty eight quid? Do they still slop up the same lasagne and chicken in aspic that I used to serve?

standards much higher nowadays, the cockroaches wear hairnets.

That's a relief. Hope they wash their feet/hands as well.

[Mick]

Thanks for the concern ECCC, hopefully next match might be played in double figure temperatures and the frostbite will leave me with enough fingers to type more genuine suggestions that don't even get a reply, mind you I only need one finger when dealing with Essex. If it was good enough for Monty it's good enough for me.

I think the club's latest representative, who never came close to continuing Danny's supporter engagement, has abandoned us on here.

[Valentines Park]

I think the club's latest representative, who never came close to continuing Danny's supporter engagement, has abandoned us on here.

Seeing as Mr Macklin only ever talked a good game it's probably a blessing in disguise.