CRICKET 1858 STYLE

Some 200 people turned out suitably-dressed to watch Brightwell play Moreton Village Cricket Club to celebrate the Brightwell club’s 150th year.

The team from North Moreton, led by their umpire in tail coat and top hat, walked across the fields to the recreation ground as they would have done for their first match. Brightwell won the toss – using an 1858 sovereign – and finished with 166 Runs on the board for the loss of 9 wickets. Moreton scored 112 runs all out in 1hour 50 mins. A return match is to be played at Moreton on Sunday, 7th September 2008.

For a full report by the organizer, Tony Windsor, click here. For picture and video gallery, click here