As the sun shone and the wickets dried, Cheltenham CC prospered at all levels, with outstanding results posted by teams from under 11 through to the seniors. Check out the reports pages under each team to pick out some special performances!

In one of the few matches to take place this weekend, Patrick Parkin spearheaded the Cheltenham attack, returning remarkable figures of 10-6-12-6. Despite this heroic effort, Cheltenham succumbed in a disappointing defeat at the hands of newcomers Paiswick CC. Full scorecard

Records set in their most successful season in 2011 look certain to be broken with more and more local girls taking up the game and proving their skills. During Easter the club host a mini festival and skills day – a follow-up to last year’s event which proved to be their most popular so far. Details can be found here as well as further information about the girls’ section at Cheltenham.

Under Gloucestershire’s player allocation scheme, Liam Norwell joins Cheltenham for the 2012 season. Liam’s career with Gloucestershire has been somewhat chequered, but he is hoping to make the ranks of the 1st XI very soon.

Liam signed a two-year contract with Gloucestershire in July 2010, having come through the GCCC Academy, and was selected in the national Elite Player Development squad to play Sri Lanka Under-19s at Loughborough, also in July 2010.

The 2011 season saw him burst onto the County Championship scene by taking 6-46 on debut in the opening game against Derbyshire at Bristol.

Unfortunately, after just a few more appearances Liam was sidelined by a stress fracture in his back. But he had already shown enough promise to be awarded an extension to his contract at the end of the season and is expected to challenge hard for a first team spot in 2012

Cheltenham are looking forward to include Liam in their league campaign this year, availability permitting!

Cheltenham’s pre-season has been confirmed, starting with a club training session on 14th April, followed by matches against Bristol University (21st April) and Frocester (28th April).

All to be played at the Victoria Ground.

Winter nets have been booked as follows:-

Juniors : 8 Friday evenings, 6pm-9pm, start 9th March, end 27th April 2012

Seniors: 8 Thursday evenings: 6.30-7.30pm 16th & 23rd Feb & 1st Mar, then 5 Thursday evenings 7.30-9.30pm

(Further details will be circulated via email in the New Year)

Lloyd Evans’ remarkable progress continues. Already one of the youngest players ever to represent Cheltenham at First XI level, Lloyd has also recorded significant successes with the Gloucestershire 2nd XI. Following similarly impressive performances at the famous Bunbury Festival, a place with the England U16 Development Squad has been Lloyd’s well-deserved reward.

The one and only Geoff Trett has been awarded OSCA recognition by the GCB for his hard work and dedication in cricket. Geoff will now join with all other winners on a trip to Lord’s for the National OSCA event on 17th October. Good Luck Geoff!!  Full report from GCB here.