NH Cricket Awards Night 25th September 2009
25th September 2009

On a late summer's Friday night in September, those who have given their all (and a few like me who haven't!) every weekend for the NH cause gathered to munch on curry, pizza or fish and chips. For the lucky few, it was a night to remember; for most it was a night they won't remember, as strawpedoes, jelly beans (unfortunately the cocktail!) and various shots were heartily quaffed. After munching and awarding, the camera was put away so the lads and lasses could enjoy themselves without fear of global coverage - just as well really!

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The bun fight starts as people try and remember what they ordered. Joey wants to know why I always take pictures of him?
The bun fight starts as people try and remember what they ordered. Joey wants to know why I always take pictures of him?
Absolute role model in everything he does!
Absolute role model in everything he does!
Where there's a bottle, there's Thirsty
Where there's a bottle, there's Thirsty
Dazzer about to attack a pizza (what else!) whilst Adam rings to see where his is.
Dazzer about to attack a pizza (what else!) whilst Adam rings to see where his is.
I know it's a bit dark, but I felt like David Attenborough capturing a quality moment
I know it's a bit dark, but I felt like David Attenborough capturing a quality moment
And to the formalities. Chairman Welly with one eye on the England game.
And to the formalities. Chairman Welly with one eye on the England game.
In full flow
In full flow
To a captive and clearly amused audience!
To a captive and clearly amused audience!
A highly amused audience! Funny how the youngsters are laughing at his jokes, well we've heard it all before!
A highly amused audience! Funny how the youngsters are laughing at his jokes, well we've heard it all before!
Nobby's so bored he's getting the shots in
Nobby's so bored he's getting the shots in
Although Malc's not sure which one to have.
Although Malc's not sure which one to have.
So to the important bit of the evening, the Awards, presented by yours truly Il Presidente. Most Improved Player under 21 - Alex W, complete with the latest fashion accessory - the strawpedo!
So to the important bit of the evening, the Awards, presented by yours truly Il Presidente. Most Improved Player under 21 - Alex W, complete with the latest fashion accessory - the strawpedo!
Most Improved Player Over 21 - Morgs
Most Improved Player Over 21 - Morgs
Best Bowling - Captain Dazzer
Best Bowling - Captain Dazzer
Best Performance - Dazzer again for a marvellous 8 for 9
Best Performance - Dazzer again for a marvellous 8 for 9
Fielding Award - Steve 'Steady' Edwards
Fielding Award - Steve 'Steady' Edwards
Century Cup - Rob 'Junior' Lines
Century Cup - Rob 'Junior' Lines
Sportsman of the Year - the 6-a-side committee - Janet and Dan accept on behalf of the team
Sportsman of the Year - the 6-a-side committee - Janet and Dan accept on behalf of the team
Injury of the Year - for excessive injuries on tour - Rob Lines
Injury of the Year - for excessive injuries on tour - Rob Lines
And then there was Guesty with a special award for Alex
And then there was Guesty with a special award for Alex
The story goes that on the first night of the tour, Al decided he would join the hardened drinkers until the early hours. Worse for wear, he set off for the digs a mere 500 metres down the road; it took him an awful long time to get there! Guesty presented him with a memento of that evening, a map showing his journey (on hands and knees) and highlighted with little red flags to mark the points where he stopped to shout for his friend Hughie!
The story goes that on the first night of the tour, Al decided he would join the hardened drinkers until the early hours. Worse for wear, he set off for the digs a mere 500 metres down the road; it took him an awful long time to get there! Guesty presented him with a memento of that evening, a map showing his journey (on hands and knees) and highlighted with little red flags to mark the points where he stopped to shout for his friend Hughie!
Last but not least, the Captain's Award and Dazzer had no hesitation in choosing Joey for all his help and support during the season - not to mention a hatful of wickets and well over a 1000 runs! I bet he didn't mind me taking this one!
Last but not least, the Captain's Award and Dazzer had no hesitation in choosing Joey for all his help and support during the season - not to mention a hatful of wickets and well over a 1000 runs! I bet he didn't mind me taking this one!