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Cricket => Official Q&A => Topic started by: quincy on December 02, 2014, 12:11:44 PM

Title: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: quincy on December 02, 2014, 12:11:44 PM
After spotting something on the Sussex website, I see there area few changes to our reciprocal agreement with Hants, Kent and Sussex. There will now be a charge of £6 for entry to these grounds when Essex are not playing. This seems to have appeared without warning. What was the thinking / discussion behind this.

There is good news with free admission at Lancs, Leics and Gloucs. Thanks very much.
Title: Re: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: afinetickletoleg on December 02, 2014, 12:48:57 PM
Maybe with Sussex it is a case of needing every penny that they can generate in order to cover Mill's contract.
Title: Re: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: DT on December 02, 2014, 01:10:56 PM
Maybe with Sussex it is a case of needing every penny that they can generate in order to cover Mill's contract.


 :D
Title: Re: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: DT on December 02, 2014, 01:11:28 PM
After spotting something on the Sussex website, I see there area few changes to our reciprocal agreement with Hants, Kent and Sussex. There will now be a charge of £6 for entry to these grounds when Essex are not playing. This seems to have appeared without warning. What was the thinking / discussion behind this.

There is good news with free admission at Lancs, Leics and Gloucs. Thanks very much.


Essex membership now gives one free entry to Lancs Leics and Gloucs matches?!
Title: Re: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: Slogger on December 02, 2014, 08:19:17 PM
Why not have a system where a county mebership gets you in half price at any away 4 day match. It would encourage cricket lovers to go more?
Title: Re: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: Perov on December 02, 2014, 09:04:08 PM
Why not have a system where a county mebership gets you in half price at any away 4 day match. It would encourage cricket lovers to go more?

Good suggestion.
That sounds a great idea.
Title: Re: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: IlfordEagle on December 02, 2014, 09:28:23 PM
Why not have a system where a county mebership gets you in half price at any away 4 day match. It would encourage cricket lovers to go more?

Good suggestion.
That sounds a great idea.
Excellent idea, can't see too many of our Members taking advantage at Lancs, Leics or Gloucs though!!
BTW I know some will be excited at being able to watch us at Tunbridge Wells next year but be warned Kent charge an astronomical amount to park your car in the ground (£10 a day I seem to recall).
Title: Re: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: essexfan548 on December 02, 2014, 11:10:03 PM
Yes - it would make my membership more useful if we got reduced entry at other counties. Most of the matches I watch are away games as I don't live in Essex these days and I'm trying to watch at every first class ground.

Old Trafford is on my list for next year so I'd be very happy ...
Title: Re: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: freddiefisher on December 18, 2014, 09:00:56 PM
After spotting something on the Sussex website, I see there area few changes to our reciprocal agreement with Hants, Kent and Sussex. There will now be a charge of £6 for entry to these grounds when Essex are not playing. This seems to have appeared without warning. What was the thinking / discussion behind this.

There is good news with free admission at Lancs, Leics and Gloucs. Thanks very much.

the reason for this was that some were joining those counties rather than essex and gaining free entry to essex.

the club has got wise finally
Title: Re: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: Valentines Park on December 31, 2014, 01:11:54 PM


the reason for this was that some were joining those counties rather than essex and gaining free entry to essex.


More power to their elbow I say.

Withholding money from Larry is always a good idea.
Title: Re: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: essexfan548 on January 06, 2015, 12:43:21 PM
Where does it say about this on the Essex website?

I want to finish planning my cricket trips ...
Title: Re: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: quincy on January 08, 2015, 12:09:32 PM
Where does it say about this on the Essex website?

I want to finish planning my cricket trips ...

It's not on there.

I was hoping Danny would confirm or deny this, and maybe explain the change in membership benefits.
Title: Re: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: Starfish on January 08, 2015, 12:31:37 PM
Hi,

I will get a short article added re benefits and the reciprocal arrangements asap

thanks
Title: Re: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: Starfish on January 08, 2015, 12:52:25 PM
Afternoon

Please see the agreements in place. We have and will continue to ensure we can get the best deals for visiting Essex Members.

Free entry to LV= County Cricket at the following grounds when Essex are not the opponents;
Lancashire
Leicestershire
Gloucestershire
Hampshire
 
Discounted entry to the following grounds when Essex are not the opponents;
Kent (£6 LV only)
Sussex (£6 LV only)
 

Thanks
Title: Re: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: essexfan548 on January 08, 2015, 01:33:38 PM
No reductions when Essex are playing? I watch most of my cricket at away grounds ...
Title: Re: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: nat on January 08, 2015, 08:46:15 PM
No reductions when Essex are playing? I watch most of my cricket at away grounds ...

You don't want much. ::)
Title: Re: Membership - Reciprocal arrangements
Post by: essexfan548 on January 08, 2015, 09:11:02 PM
Nat - I live two hours (on a good day) from Chelmsford so I don't get many benefits from my membership.

Reductions on away matches would help people like me stay as members.