Recent reports in the national press highlighted the plight of a number of clubs who have been hit hard by HMRC in terms of alleged unpaid tax. If the reports are to be taken at face value then it once again illustrates the vulnerability of volunteers to unexpected complications resulting from their activities.
The "Meet Your MP" project being promoted by the three Conferences is a perfect opportunity for clubs to express their concerns to their local MP. If your club hasn't yet signed up to the project then we would urge you to get on board.
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
John Lowery
It is with great sadness that we must report the death of John Lowery, former Chairman of the Durham Coast League, and a member of the Conference Executive Committee.
John had not been in the best of health for sometime, and died on the 8th of this month. The funeral will be held on Thursday 13th, at 10.00am at Sunderland Crematorium.
John Lowery was a widely known and respected figure in cricketing circles in the North East. An umpire for many years, and long serving Chairman of the Durham Coast League, he was also a valued member of the Conference Executive Committee, where his advice was always sound and much appreciated. I also counted John as a personal friend, when back in the 1970's he became Chairman of the North East branch of the Cricket Society, during my period as Secretary.
He will be very much missed by all his friends and colleagues.
Neil Edwards
11th June 2013
John had not been in the best of health for sometime, and died on the 8th of this month. The funeral will be held on Thursday 13th, at 10.00am at Sunderland Crematorium.
John Lowery was a widely known and respected figure in cricketing circles in the North East. An umpire for many years, and long serving Chairman of the Durham Coast League, he was also a valued member of the Conference Executive Committee, where his advice was always sound and much appreciated. I also counted John as a personal friend, when back in the 1970's he became Chairman of the North East branch of the Cricket Society, during my period as Secretary.
He will be very much missed by all his friends and colleagues.
Neil Edwards
11th June 2013
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Delegation to meet the Sports MInister
A delegation from the three Conferences will meet the Sports Minister, Hugh Robertson MP on Tuesday 16th April.
At the meeting the delegation will stress the value of clubs as community assets, and highlight the problems faced by clubs throughout the country.
At the meeting the delegation will stress the value of clubs as community assets, and highlight the problems faced by clubs throughout the country.
Conference elects first new Chairman in 36 years
Bob Cherry, Chairman of League Cricket Conference for the past 36 years stood down at the recent AGM. First elected in 1973 for one year, Bob was re-elected in 1977 and held the post continually until the AGM this year. In addition to his Chairmanship of Conference Bob was also Secretary of the Kidsgrove and District Junior League for 43 years before retiring from that role earlier this year. His contribution to cricket has been immense and was recognised by ECB in 2010 by the award of a Lifetime Achievement OSCA at Lords.
His successor as Chairman is Chris West, the President of the North Yorkshire and South Durham Premier CL, who was elected unanimously by the membership. Chris is an experienced cricket administrator who led the highly successful North Yorkshire & South Durham team in their quest for premiership status in 2012.
His successor as Chairman is Chris West, the President of the North Yorkshire and South Durham Premier CL, who was elected unanimously by the membership. Chris is an experienced cricket administrator who led the highly successful North Yorkshire & South Durham team in their quest for premiership status in 2012.
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