tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:14:30 +0000Latest news from the Old Cranleighan Hockey Club in Surreyhttp://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/blog.htmnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Blogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-1627859327969469326Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:58:00 +00002010-03-13T20:14:30.129ZThe 1st XI maintained their title push with a rousing 6-1 win over Southampton II, a result which leaves them needing four points from the last three games and almost guarantees promotion. The Ladies cruised to a 2-0 win at Reigate, a result which does not reflect the one-sided nature of the game. The 3rd XI fought out an entertaining 3-3 draw with Sanderstead, but the 4th XI went down 1-2 to http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/03/match-report-march-13-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-1675318073161221878Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:04:00 +00002010-03-07T16:50:10.539Z1st XIRory Alexander3rd XIVeterans2009-10Andy EveRory Alexander scored all four goals in a below-par performance against strugglers Southampton University, but it was enough to secure us a 4-2 victory which keeps us at the top of the table. The Ladies turned in an excellent display to beat second-placed Wimbledon, keeping our outside chance of promotion alive. The 3rd XI won 2-0 at Surrey Old Boys, while the 4th XI put their early-year goal http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/03/match-report-march-6-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-5786945177712144573Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:12:00 +00002010-03-06T18:55:45.570ZThe FIA Hockey World Cup rumbles on and you can watch every match live, as well as seeing highlights from previous games, by visiting the Daily Telegraph website.http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/03/watch-world-cup-live.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-2893958475077914069Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:04:00 +00002010-02-28T18:07:47.294ZPreston RuttWe are delighted to report that Preston Rutt’s second children’s book, Tortoise vs Hare 'The Rematch', has been published this month. This is the follow-up to his previous offering, Captain Yellowbelly the Tale of the Terrible Pirate. Reports the character of Yellowbelly was modelled on Christian Davies have always been denied.One of the first reviews of Tortoise vs Hare 'The Rematch' said: “http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/02/tortoise-vs-hare-rematch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-9092388723044547314Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:39:00 +00002010-03-02T12:12:57.267Z2009-10The 1st XI eased over a potential banana skin with a rousing 6-0 win against London Wayfarers, and the 4th XI came away from University of Surrey with a 3-2 victory. But the 3rd XI went down to UCL 3-0 and the Vets, without a win in four months, were hammered 7-0 by Oxted.1st XI 6-0 London WayfarersClick here for match photosAn interesting and frustrating week that ended with our biggest and mosthttp://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/02/match-report-february-27-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-3807988867213998254Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:57:00 +00002010-02-23T13:57:22.996ZEngagements/MarriagesWe are delighted to announce the engagement of 2nd XI lynchpin and tormentor of umpires Chris Porter to another OC, Jo Deacon.http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/02/porter-gets-engaged.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-6616226273244439180Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:54:00 +00002010-02-23T13:55:49.215Z1st XI3rd XI2009-10A huge win for the 1st XI as they beat promotion-chasing Yateley 3-1, a result which puts us in a commanding position at the top of the table given Southampton's draw at bottom-placed Woking. The 3rd XI had a Jock Vickers goal 90 seconds from time to thank for earning them a 1-1 draw in an entertaining game against Horley, while the 4th XI also drew, 2-2 away at OMWs.1st XI 3-1 YateleyClick here http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/02/match-report-february-20-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-2837677697216574712Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:55:00 +00002010-02-14T20:15:53.286Z1st XI2nd XI3rd XI4th XI2009-10A good week at the top end with the 1st remaining in a promotion spot after a 3-1 win over Epsom and the 2nd XI recording their first win of the year with a 3-0 victory over bottom side London Edwardians. The 3rd XI went down 0-3 at Epsom while the 4th XI paid dearly for a lack of a striker in losing 1-2 to Old Reigatians. The Vets drew 2-2 at St Albans.Epsom 1-3 1st XIAs expected a tough game http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/02/match-report-february-13-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-3839606012142949899Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:59:00 +00002010-02-07T14:43:26.687ZEngagements/MarriagesJames ArmitageStu SteeleBelated congratulations to James Armitage on his engagement to Sarah Hickling while on holiday in South Africa over the New Year. Armitage, long regarded as one of the club’s great romantics, celebrated the occasion with an appropriate Facebook message. “Is about to spend months worth of savings on one piece of metal. Engagement ring sex better be awesome!” We’ll leave it at that.Also http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/02/belated-congratulations-to-james.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-3825015122190104212Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:35:00 +00002010-02-08T22:48:37.141ZThe 1st XI maintained their promotion push with a 4-2 win over OMWs, a result only tarnished by the fifth red card in the club’s 1st XI history. The Ladies overcame two yellow cards of their own to beat a determined Cheam side 4-2, the 3rd XI defeated OMWs 2-1 but the 4th XI went down 0-2 at Leatherhead. The Vets lost 3-5 to Sevenoaks.1st XI 4-2 OMWsAnother win against OMWs but as usual the http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/02/match-reports-february-6-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-8286366725992560667Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:25:00 +00002010-01-31T11:42:07.310Z1st XI2nd XIVeterans4th XIVikki MottramLadies XI2009-10David KnappA last-minute goal from David Knapp helped the 1st XI draw 4-4 at third-placed Southampton, a result which leaves us in second with a game in hand on leaders Yateley. The Ladies also maintained their promotion push with a 1-1 draw at home to Purley Walcountians, but it was another disappointing day for the 2nd XI who went down 1-4 to leaders HAC. The 3rd XI game at Leatherhead was called off http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/01/match-reports-january-30-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-4328008654434916668Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:16:00 +00002010-01-23T22:56:42.874ZJackie Joyce1st XI3rd XI4th XILadies XI2009-10The 1st XI returned from the extended Christmas break with a 3-0 win over Wanderers to maintain the promotion chase, and the Ladies did likewise, a goal from Jax Waite 23 seconds from time helping them to a 3-2 win over Epsom. The 3rd XI went down 1-2 to Oxted in a tight game, while the 4th XI ground out a 0-0 draw at NPL. 1st XI 3-0 WanderersWithout doubt our best all round performance of this http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/01/match-reports-january-23-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-1977553426803466917Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:54:00 +00002010-01-16T09:55:41.580ZWeather2009-10The pitch at Thames Ditton on Thursday afternoonIn the light of some abusive comments sent as feedback in relation to the decision to call off this weekend’s matches – typically, anonymously - I thought I would explain the background to it.I appreciate the pitches today are playable. However, we had to make an inspection on Thursday afternoon as there was nobody available on the Friday, and then http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/01/td-cancellations-explained.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-836305275790599835Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:59:00 +00002010-01-16T09:53:04.347ZWeather2009-10For the second week running all matches at Thames Ditton on Saturday have been called off because of the weather.Heavy snow on Wednesday fell on top of that lying there from Sunday, and although rain on Thursday helped to reduce the covering , it was not nearly enough to allow us to proceed with the games. The 1st XI’s match at City of Portsmouth was called off late on Thursday, as was the Ladieshttp://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/01/another-blank-weekend-at-td.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-8216070081402607305Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:02:00 +00002010-01-12T22:04:45.055ZHelen MerryHelen Merry is taking part in the Bath Half Marathon on March 7 to raise money for Help for Heroes and she would really appreciate your support. It's easy to donate online with a credit or debit card as she has set up a JustGiving page: http://www.justgiving.com/Helen-Merry JustGiving sends your donation straight to Help for Heroes and automatically reclaims Gift Aid if you're a UK taxpayer, so http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/01/helen-merry-runs-for-help-for-heroes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-2722736761854585517Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:45:00 +00002010-01-05T22:47:46.360ZSocialsMel WilliamsonFor the second year running the OC Society Annual Dinner will be hosted by a member of the Old Cranleighan Hockey Club.Following on from David Knapp, the 2010 chairman will be Melanie Williamson, the founder of the OCHC Ladies section and its first full-time captain. Mel, who is now a governor of Cranleigh School, will take charge of the dinner which will be held at BAFTA (195 Piccadilly) on http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/01/mel-williamson-to-chair-oc-dinner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-6231383987912653522Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:17:00 +00002010-01-03T19:20:14.279ZEds Copleston2009-10Cranleigh SchoolUnfortunately the second staging of the Loveland Bowl match between the OCHC and the School was cancelled after snow which fell earlier in the week failed to clear in freezing temperatures.The news was a particular disappointment to the spectators who braved the weather to support the side. "Eds Copleston decided on a lie-in and forgot to let anyone other than the players know," said one unnamedhttp://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/01/loveland-bowl-snowed-off.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-2854472179570877434Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:57:00 +00002010-01-01T21:57:33.206ZA group of us have got together to bring to your attention that your friend, Tim Evans, who played several seasons for both the hockey and cricket clubs earlier in the decade, is suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. This disease is progressing at an alarming rate and we are trying to do everything within our power to improve your friend Tim’s quality of life. Spending time with Tim you realise howhttp://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2010/01/tim-evans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-8080649688402029397Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:39:00 +00002009-12-19T21:40:00.833Z2009-10Cranleigh SchoolThe club’s last game of 2009 fell victim to the weather as the 4th XI match at Oxted was called off on Thursday after overnight snow and a wretched forecast, which proved accurate. After a two-week break we return to action on Saturday, January 2 when the Veterans take on all comers at Thames Ditton. Andy Eve has all the details. On Sunday, January 3 we take on the School for the Roger Loveland http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2009/12/thats-it-for-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-1352541932353424014Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:22:00 +00002009-12-19T12:10:18.022Z1st XI4th XILadies XI2009-10Steve HarmerThe 1st XI slipped up against Andover in the last game of the year, drawing 2-2 but still reaching halfway unbeaten and at the top of the league. The Ladies also bounced back from last week’s loss with a 5-1 win at distant Tulse Hill & Dulwich to reignite their promotion campaign. The 2nd XI finished a miserable first half of the season with a 0-5 loss to Oxted, but the 4th XI beat Aldershot andhttp://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2009/12/match-reports-december-12-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-1138879697219795829Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:44:00 +00002009-12-09T20:57:36.301Z1st XI2nd XI4th XILadies XI2009-10A wretched weekend with five defeats and only the 1st XI managing a win to keep themselves top of Surrey/Hampshire Division 2. The big disappointment came with the 2nd XI who squandered a two-goal lead with ten minutes remaining to go down 2-3 to Old Kingstonians. The Ladies' slipped down the table with a 1-2 loss to Surbiton, and there were also defeats for the 3rd, 4th and Veterans XIs1st XI http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2009/12/match-reports-december-5-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-879310035293375819Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:50:00 +00002009-12-02T22:24:19.663Z1st XI2nd XI3rd XI4th XILadies XI2009-10David KnappThe 1st XI remained top of Surrey/Hants 2 with a 4-1 win over Southampton’s second side , but the result of the day came at Battersea where the Ladies beat runaway leaders Spencer 3-1 to move third. Results elsewhere were not so good. The 2nd XI slid back into relegation trouble with a 2-4 loss at home to Barnes, the 3rd XI’s six-match unbeaten run ended 1-3 at Sanderstead, the 4th XI went down http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2009/11/match-reports-november-28-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-613194754362537764Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:46:00 +00002009-11-28T10:48:15.296ZSocialsOn Saturday, December 12, Race Night comes to the TD Clubhouse. Tickets only £5.00 for what will be a great night out. Includes six horse races, two greyhound races with cash wins up to £60 and Roulette Bingo!!Racing starts @ 6:30pm (Entrance 6.00pm)Get your tickets from your team captains, behind the bar or Nick Lewis (07971 907606) Limited Space So Book Early To Avoid Disappointmenthttp://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2009/11/fancy-night-at-races.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-8527733966887580658Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:50:00 +00002009-11-28T19:28:13.618Z1st XI2nd XIRosie MarriottHelen HawesChris Valentine4th XIVikki MottramLadies XI2009-10The 1st XI remained top of Surrey/Hants 2 with a stop-start 4-3 win over Southampton Uni, but the 2nd XI went down 1-4 at Merton. The 3rd XI romped to an 11-0 win over Surrey Old Boys and the 4th XI won at Addiscombe by the only goal of the day. Despite the 3rd XI’s goalfest, the performance of the week came from the Ladies who played some sublime hockey in a 3-0 win over Reigate. The Vets went http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2009/11/match-reports-november-21-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6932737749790228770.post-4073373680165497124Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:48:00 +00002009-11-16T08:47:10.438Z1st XI2nd XI3rd XI4th XI2009-10The 1st XI moved top of the Surrey/Hants Regional 2 with a 3-1 win over London Wayfarers, while 2nd XI eased their relegation worries with a 6-0 win over Wanderers, all goals coming in the second half. The 4th XI beat Surrey University 3-0, while the 3rd XI fought out a 0-0 draw against UCL Academicals. The Ladies went down 0-1 at Wimbledon, while the Vets also drew 0-0.Cookie slots home the http://www.oldcranleighan.org.uk/ochc/blog/2009/11/match-reports-november-14-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)0