After much diplomatic maneuverings and negotiations we are pleased to confirm that Santa is returning to the Vineyard for 2023. His arrival will provide for a great start to the Christmas festivities for young and old alike. Put the date in your diary, Sunday December 17th.

The numbers drawn in the Lotto last evening were;

 1, 2, 6 & 23

There was no winner of The Jackpot.

Lucky Dip winners were Thelma Russell & Mary O’Dwyer, €25.00 each.

The Jackpot next week will be €7,800.00.

Many thanks to Shiny Paws Pet Grooming for their continued support.

The numbers drawn in The Lotto last evening were;

7, 10, 11 & 28

There was no winner of The Jackpot.

Lucky Dip winners were George Kitteringham & Denise Emmet, €25.00 each.

The Jackpot next week will be €7,750.00.

Many thanks to Bambi’s Land, Montessori and ASD Play School for their continued support.

It is with great sadness that we learned of the recent death of Nancy Thornton (nee Murphy).

We send our deepest condolences and prayers at this time of loss to her family and friends. We especially remember her son Sean and his wife Maureen, her granddaughters Barbara and Geraldine and her great grandsons, all of whom continue to play a significant role in our club.

Detailed funeral arrangements can be found on the following link;

https://rip.ie/death-notice/nancy-anne-thornton-dublin-skerries-534952?fbclid=IwAR3MhBGN-l1FrkQMPLI9_U8xUY6QI0zxP4348p7QOY0EicAlWIYwICOarBU

May Nancy Rest In Peace.

Test your knowledge against our Quiz Master for a night of fun and craic.

Proceedings start at 8PM.

The numbers drawn in The Lotto last evening were;

3, 15, 26 & 32

There was no winner of The Jackpot.

Lucky Dip winners were Anthony Weldon & Liam McAuley, €25.00 each.

The Jackpot next week will be €7,700.00.

Many thanks to those that play and to Bambi’s Land, Montessori and ASD Play School for their continued support.

We are delighted to hear that Mc Meel’s Pharmacy in Skerries have agreed to sponsor First Aid Kits for the club. Many thanks to the management and staff for their support.

Venue: The Vineyard Pavilion

When: Saturday November 11th

Time: 7.30 PM for predinner drinks, 8.30 PM dinner served

Menu:

Slow cooked beef feather-blade with a red wine jus, served with scallion mash and seasonal vegetables

Or

Baked Salmon with White Wine and chive sauce, served with scallion mash and seasonal vegetables

Followed by;

Apple & Blueberry crumble with whipped cream

Or,

Black forest Pavlova

Coffee or tea

Cost: €40.00 per person payable at the door on the night, via card or cash

Booking: Please make your reservation by email to milvertonmail@gmail.com stating numbers and choice of main course. Latest date for bookings is Monday November the 6th

The numbers drawn in The Lotto last evening were;

11, 13, 30 & 32

There was no winner of The Jackpot.

Lucky Dip winners were  Willie Dwyer & Rhiannon Pope, €25.00 each.

The Jackpot next week will be €7,650.00

Many thanks tom Bambi’s Land, Montessori and ASD Play School for their continued support.

All members are reminded that the Hills Cricket Club Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 6th November 2023 at 7.30pm in the Vineyard. Nominations in line with the Club Constitution are invited for the Club Committee. A number of Nominations have already been received as listed below. Nominations remain open until 6pm Saturday 28th October 2023. If you wish to make a nomination please advise Club Secretary Martin Kavanagh in writing or by email to;     

secretary.thehillscc@gmail.com.

The name of your nominee, the position to which the nomination refers, and the name of the seconder are required. All proposers, seconders, and nominees must be registered as full members of The Hills Cricket Club. Nominees are required to confirm that they are agreeable to their nomination. A final list of nominations will be issued in advance of the meeting together with the final agenda and reports from the various sub-committees.

Nominations already received are;

 President, Bobby Swarbrigg, deemed elected

President Elect, to be announced at AGM, deemed elected

 Chairperson, Kathleen Gavin. Proposed Bobby Swarbrigg, Seconded Michelle Everard

Hon Secretary, Martin Kavanagh Proposed Kathleen Gavin Seconded, Michael Dwyer

Honorary Treasurer Michelle Everard Proposed Martin Kavanagh, Seconded Andrew Russell

Chair Cricket committee, Barry Grimes Proposed Bobby Swarbrigg Seconded Kathleen Gavin

Women’s cricket Representative, Mark Maguire, Proposed Ladies Committee, Seconded Kathleen Gavin

 Chairperson Grounds Committee, Willie Dwyer, Proposed Conor Maguire, Seconded Bobby Swarbrigg

 Chairperson Youth Committee, Andrew Russell Proposed Youth Committee, Seconded Luke Clinton

Fundraising Committee Conor Maguire Proposed Michelle Everard, Seconded John Derham

Designated Liaison Person Gary Woodhouse Deemed elected (ex officio)

Safeguarding Officer, Luke Clinton Deemed Elected (Ex Officio)

Ordinary Members, Michael Dwyer, Proposed Bobby Swarbrigg, Seconded Kathleen Gavin

John Derham, Proposed Martin Kavanagh Seconded Andrew Kavanagh