The weather wasn’t as kind as 2022 but the club still participated in some 138 games across all teams which is only just short of the record set last year.

These are some of the highlights:

· The May Bank Holiday cricket tournament and community opening event

· First tour to the Isle of Wight, winning both games

· The addition of boundary wedges will not just bring in sponsorship funds over coming years but further enhanced the professional look of the ground

· 1st XI title winners

· U15 title winners

· Hosting five Sussex seniors county matches, including a semi-final

· Seeing so many of our youngsters, including the girls, making their debuts in I’Anson League cricket

We have grown rapidly in the last decade and pride ourselves on being friendly and inclusive - there is a role or a team for everyone at Fernhurst, whatever the age or ability. Our membership subscription fees are low because we believe in 'Sport for All'.

2024 marks the centenary of Fernhurst CC's first wooden pavilion being built. Now, in our new home, I look ahead with as much excitement as ever in anticipation of what our club will achieve.

Kind regards, Jon Meier

Chairman, Fernhurst Cricket Club