And the rain it raineth down. Raineth down on the ground. Raineth down to join more that had raineth down. When more rain raineth, it joins rain which had previously rainieth, the cycle of rainething createth puddles of rain.

Match report written under the effects of early morning rain.

Baldrick would have said.....
Rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain......
Rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain ,rain.....
Rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain.
Rain, rain, rain, rain rain, rain, rain.

Match details

Match date

Sat 15 May 2021

Kickoff

12:30

Instructions

Hi,

This Saturday we welcome the Authors to the HAC. Any of you budding writers should be sure to bring along your texts for thoughts and ideas.

As you know it's a 12:30 start. Please arrive in good time - aim for 11:30. If you would like to arrive earlier for a warm up, that is encouraged, but not expected.

COVID rules and some other bits.

All cricketers must arrive in whites. There are no changing facilities at the ground. Changing outside by the tented area is strictly prohibited.
You may not be allowed onto the ground, if not dressed in whites. Please consider this.
Social distancing must be adhered to all day. This includes when players are watching.
Spectators are not still not allowed to watch this week, in line with ECB rules
We are going to aim to start play at 12 :30pm so please arrive in good time.
There is a £10 match fee per player, £20 for players who have not paid subs.
Lunch and personal drinks should be brought by players, there is a supermarket over the road - if individuals can’t or forget.
Players must bring their own sanitiser and try and keep personal hygiene standards high all day.
There are toilet facilities at the ground. Under no circumstances are any players allowed to urinate behind the score board or tented area.
unfortunately he net is out of action. Please don't use this.
smoking is only allowed by the stone bench - in the designated smoking area. As my if you don't know where this is.
All play and breaks in line with new ECB rules
If any player or immediate (close) family member has any symptoms in the days leading up to the game, then they are not permitted to play and need to find an alternative replacement.
Parking is not guaranteed at the ground. It should be ok, but dependent on any other events/activities taking place on the day
Please provide all number plates for cars wherever applicable
Please also be aware of the new congestion charge rules
Nearest tubes are: Moorgate and Old Street
Bob Mills is the grounds man. Please make sure to say hello - he's a really nice chap
The security staff seem a little stern. But they are all really great! Make sure to ask them if they'd like a soft drink or coffee - if you are heading out to the shops.
Please help to clear up after the game finishes, put rubbish in the recycling and bins, so everything is neat and tidy.
Please join fellow team mates for a swift half after the match finishes!

Thank you in advance for complying with the rules. They allow us to keep playing cricket at our amazing ground!

If you would like to park in the ground please provide me with your car reg number.

See you on time and correctly attired.

Matthew.

Team overview