Folkestone CC AGM 2023
The Folkestone Cricket Club AGM will be held on Friday 31st March 2023 at 8pm. All players and members are welcome to attend – we hope to see you all then!
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Captain 2023 Season
Following the recent request for nominations, we are pleased to announce the Captaincy candidates for the 2023 season are:- 1st XI – Chris Jay 2nd XI – Matt Jay 3rd XI – Mark Jackson 4th XI – Paul Clark Saturday Development XI – Andy Bray To confirm each of the above positions, a meeting will
FCC – Election of Captain for 2023 Season
Dear Member, Folkestone Cricket Club is inviting Captaincy nominations ahead of the 2023 season for each of the following positions:- 1st XI 2nd XI 3rd XI 4th XI Candidates interested in any of these positions should notify our Club Secretary Jo Krayenbrink (jo@krayenbrink.co.uk) by email before 6pm on Monday 14th November. Elections will then take place
Comedy Night At Three Hills – 7th Oct
The next Three Hills comedy night is here! On Friday 7th October three top comedians will be gracing our bar once again for a top night of comedy. Tickets are £12 and are available from the bar or online at www.threehillssportspark.co.uk . Just click on the link, go to 7th October, scroll down to find Comedy Night
Golf Day – 30th Sept 2022
Come and join us for our annual golf day at Etchinghill Golf Club on Friday 30th September 2022. First tee off is 11.30am.
End Of Season Quiz – 14th Oct 2022
End Of Season Quiz Following on the success of our first quiz we are pleased to announce details of our end of season quiz. Come and help us raise funds for FCC Juniors and have a fun night out with friends & family in the process. No need to be a pro-quizer to enjoy the
Junior End Of Season Awards – 9th Sept 2022
The Juniors End Of Season awards night is the chance to celebrate everything that has occurred in the 2022 season. We are very proud of every player that takes to the field to represent Folkestone CC and this is an opportunity for players, their families and friends and our members to get together to celebrate
Cricket Tea Events
Cricket Tea Events – 25th Aug 2022 Folkestone CC recently assisted Kent County Council and the Kent Cricket Community Trust to deliver the first of their “Cricket & Tea” sessions for people aged 55 or over. Coaches Malcolm Porter & Alwyn Fernandes were on hand to provide informal coaching as well as playing a slow
Senior Awards Dinner – 16th Sept 2022
Following the conclusion of our Saturday league season we have our End of Season Awards Dinner booked for Friday 16th September. Tickets will be available from Sunday priced at £30 for 2 course dinner of Roast (with vegetarian option), vegetables and cheesecake with pint/glass of wine or £27 with soft drink. Musical entertainment will also
ECB Clubmark Update
The ECB are delighted to write and confirm that following a review of our ECB Clubmark online file, our accreditation has been confirmed for the 2022 season. Congratulations to all those involved at our club for this achievement and for all that they do to promote cricket locally. Having a network of safe, family friendly
James Tredwell’s Cricket Summer Camp
This summer we are running two coaching camps, each running for three days. All sessions are run by James Tredwell with assistance from other coaches. It’s an opportunity to develop your game with someone who, like you, played his junior cricket at Folkestone before going on to perform at the very highest level. These session
FCC v MCC – Sunday 10th July
Dear FCC members This Sunday sees us host an MCC XI in an all day fixture starting at 11.30am. The game gives us an opportunity to thank various club sponsors for their support as well as inviting Vice Presidents and former players along during the afternoon session to catch up on old times, which this
Membership Fees 2022
Dear FCC member A big “Thank You” to everyone who has supported the club by paying their membership fees for this season. For those that haven’t had the opportunity to do so – a reminder that the deadline is Tuesday 31st May. After that there will be a £10 increase in fees across the board
Folkestone Cricket Club EGM
Dear FCC members Notice is hereby given of a Folkestone Cricket Club EGM Date: Wed 8th June 2022 Venue: Three Hills Sports Park Time: 19:30 More details to follow We hope to see you all then
Junior training & U11 Match OFF tonight
Monday 23rd May 2022 – Hi all – I’m afraid its just too wet on the outfield so tonight’s training and U11 match are both OFF. We hope to see you all next Monday
Volunteers Needed!
Dear Members, We hope everyone has enjoyed the first few Indoor training sessions of the Winter. With new Captains, Coaches and Players in attendance, it’s an exciting time for all, so we look forward to the next couple of months and hope the hard work now benefits your game come the Summer. Behind the scenes
Folkestone CC Quiz Night
Folkestone CC Quiz Night A big thanks to Jae Hopkins (and family) for organising our first fundraising social event of the season. It should be a fun evening for all the family.
Gary Cox Funeral Details
The funeral of Gary Cox will take place on Friday 29th April at 3.15pm, CHARING Crematorium. Then afterwards back to The Ocean Pub in Dymchurch. There will be many of his friends and former playing colleagues at FCC who may want to attend and pay their respects.
Folkestone Cricket Club AGM
Dear FCC members Notice is hereby given of the Folkestone Cricket Club AGM Date: Thursday 31st March 2022 Venue: Three Hills Sports Park Time: 19:30 We hope to see you all then
Folkestone & Hythe Support for Ukraine
The events in Ukraine are something that are troubling to all of us. Over the past few days I have been pulling together resources with local groups to start offering help to those suffering the horrific situation that is unfolding. From TODAY, Bigjigs Toys are providing space at our Folkestone Warehouse for donations to be
Parent evening on Monday 21st March
Hi all – we have 2 more weeks of indoor training to go In preparation for the outdoor league season, we’d like to invite all parents/carers to attend our parents evening next Monday. U9s & U11s: 6:30pm U13 & U15s: 8:00pm We have the room booked in the bar area We’ll be discussing the following
FCC Junior Winter Raffle 2022
Folkestone Cricket Club are hosting a fantastic Winter Raffle with a selection of amazing prizes. Tickets are £5 and can be bought online or at our training sessions. The final draw will be made on 29th March 2022. The aim is to raise funds to support our fantastic junior section at the club. Our junior
Junior Winter Training 2022
We are please to announe details of our junior winter training programme. Fun and friendly winter group coaching sessions to suit cricketers of all ages and abilities. Winter group coaching sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for young boys and girls to have fun and develop their cricket skills, within a safe, learning and expressive environment.
FCC Golf Day – Friday 1st October 2021 – Etchinghill G.C
Dear Fellow Golfers & Guests, I would like to thank everyone for their attendance on the 12th Annual FCC Golf Day, along with the many emails & texts that I have since received. Everybody has said how much they enjoyed it, even the weather co-operated! I have been out & about delivering raffle prizes this
FCC Junior Awards 2021
A massive thanks to all the parents/carers, juniors, coaches and volunteers for attending our end of season awards. We hope you all enjoyed the evening. A big thanks to Wes Carroll for hosting the event. We look forward to seeing you at our Indoor training which starts on Monday 24th Jan 2022. Click on the
Folkestone CC Golf Day 2021
Dear Fellow Golfers and Cricketing Friends, I trust you are all keeping well as we come out of these surreal times. I am pleased to confirm that the Annual Folkestone Cricket Club Golf Day will be going ahead, unless there are any government changes regarding further lockdowns or restrictions! The format will be the usual
FCC Summer Camp 2021
This summer we are running two coaching camps, each running for three days. All sessions are run by James Tredwell with assistance from other coaches. It’s an opportunity to develop your game with someone who, like you, played his junior cricket at Folkestone before going on to perform at the very highest level. These session
FCC U15s win the SSL Cup
Congratulations to our U15s for a fantastic performance to win the SSL U15 Cup at Three Hills on Tuesday 25th May. On winning the toss they put Walmer into bat and restricted them to 93 runs for the loss of 5 wickets of their allocated 16 overs. Folkestone then proceeded to knock off the runs
Junior Academy 2021
Folkestone Cricket Club have identified there is a need to help promote our Juniors to Senior cricket and have found a pathway to this in the form of starting a Junior Academy. Giving our best juniors the skills required to not just play senior cricket but to contribute and dominate. Graduates of this program should
Start of the season!
After what has seemed an even longer winter than normal, this weekend will see the first cricket of 2021 at our 3 Hills ground which is looking in fine condition. I’d almost forgotten what a joy it is to start a season in an April chill! The 1st and 3rd XI’s host Lordswood and East
Junior Training
Following the Government’s updated guidance for outdoor organised sports around the easing of social restrictions in England from Monday 29th March, we are pleased to announce that our Junior cricket coaching will start on Monday 19th April and run until the end of August. We are all thrilled and can’t wait for the season to
Junior Winter Training News
Dear Members, May I start by wishing everyone a Happy New Year and hope you have been able to enjoy the Christmas holiday period despite the Tier 4 restrictions we are currently under. Our Junior Training sessions were due to commence on Monday 11th January, however in light of these restrictions and uncertainties surrounding those
FCC Junior Awards 2020
Thank you all for attending our Junior Awards presentation. This year due to social restrictions we had to split the presentation into two sessions – we appreciate your understanding in this matter. Despite a restricted season, the Folkestone juniors did themselves proud. The U11s won the league and cup double whilst the U13s and U15s
Folkestone CC Crowdfunding
We did it! Thanks to everyone who backed our project and helped make this happen. Folkestone Cricket Club’s Survival Fund was successful on Tuesday 13th October via the Crowdfunder website – Between us we successfully crowdfunded £12,439 for our cricket club! A MASSIVE thank you for all your wonderful support and genuine love for this
Senior Awards Presentation
Friday 16th October – 19:30 – 21:30 Join us for our social distanced end of season awards. Places will strictly be limited to 30 max – with tables of 6. Your £6 donation will include a meal and pint/glass of wine. The Crowdfunding raffles will be drawn on the night! Remember If you have symptoms
FCC juniors in clean sweep of Cups
Folkestone CC juniors have made a fantastic start to the delayed 2020 cricket season by winning all three cups in the Saxon Shore League. This is the first time in the clubs history that this has been achieved! The U13s took on Walmer on Friday 31st July at Three Hills. Shazil & Ryder batted beautifully
Junior Summer Camp 2020 now SOLD OUT
We are pleased to announce details of our Junior Summer Camp. This summer we are running two coaching camps, each running for three days. All sessions are run by James Tredwell with assistance from Adam Rouse and Jarred Lysaught from Kent Cricket as well as other coaches. It’s an opportunity to develop your game with
Cricket and COVID-19: your questions answered
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is delighted that the UK Government has given the green light for recreational cricket in England to return from Saturday 11 July. The Prime Minister’s announcement last week signalled progression from Step 3 to Step 4 of ECB’s roadmap to return for recreational cricket. In Step 4 some
FCC Great Whites Storm Into the SSL U11 Cup Final
A fantastic all round performance from the U11 Great Whites sees them storm into the final of the SSL U11 Cup. In an entertaining match at St Margaret’s, FCC lost the toss and were put in to bat and posted a formidable total of 130 for the loss of a single wicket. St Margaret’s were
Competitive junior cricket is finally back
We’ve waiting a long time for this ……. but very glad to say that competitive junior cricket is finally back as Folkestone’s U11 Hammerheads take on St Margaret’s in the quarter final of the Saxon Shore League U11 Cup at Glebe Close.
FCC … CRICKET IS BACK ….. Junior Restart…Revised Training Days!!
Junior Cricket – Revised Training Days!! 14th July 2020 Junior training days will be modified to reflect the latest guidelines from the ECB. This is to reflect a combination of factors inc. coach availability, being able to work in larger group sizes etc. Wednesdays – U11s and U13s – 18:00 – 19:30 Fridays – U15s
COVID-19 : Club Message
Dear Member, Firstly I hope you and your families have been staying safe and well in recent weeks. Normally at this time of year we would be on the verge of enjoying our first competitive matches, however with that not being the case at present we would like to update you on the prospects for
The Spitfire Sessions: Kent in the 2000s
Kent Cricket is delighted to announce that former players Geraint Jones, James Tredwell and Martin Saggers are confirmed as panellists for the second edition of ‘The Spitfire Sessions’. This interactive online Kent Cricket forum, the second of ‘The Spitfire Sessions’ series, will take place on Monday 27th April at 17:30. This session will focus around
Coronavirus Update -AGM postponed
Dear member, in light of the current situation, the club AGM originally planned for Friday 20th March, will be postponed until further notice. We will endeavour to keep you updated on this matter when practical to do so. In the meantime should there be any club matter you wish to discuss at this time, please
25th Oct – FCC Dinner & Awards 2019
Celebrate the 2019 campaign by attending the Folkestone CC end of season awards dinner on Friday 25th Oct 2019 from 19:45 – Tickets will cost £25 and payment can easily be made online – We would like as many members to be there as possible so please try your upmost to support this club event
11th October – FCC Golf Day 2019
Dear Fellow Golfers, It is getting close to our Annual Golf Day (Friday 11th October) and I am writing to you as you were involved either as a player or attended the evening Presentation Dinner last year or have been involved in previous years. I have arranged the day with the Golf Club and I
Old Castletonians update
A massive thanks to everyone involved in our season ending finale vs Old Castletonians at Three Hills on Sunday 8th September. Both teams ended up winning a game apiece which was a fitting way to cap our 50 year celebration. Players, spectators and familiar faces from previous years all enjoyed sun, music, food and drinks.
Family Quiz Night – Friday 16th August
Join us from 7:30 pm on Friday 16th August for our Family Quiz Hosted by Shane …. Eight rounds of ten questions …. One bonus round on the Cricket World Cup …. Teams of up to six players …. £2 per person …. Fun for all the family ….
VP and Sponsors Day – Update
A big thank you to all VP’s and Sponsors who joined us at the club last Saturday. We hope you enjoyed the occasion which was capped off nicely by the 1st teams excellent victory over St. Lawrence. The cake bake was also very well received with the winner being the Carrot Cake, on the right