Cricket in Bishopsbourne

08/05/05 - VE Day and the opening cricket game at Bishopsbourne (East Langdon, Game abandoned when the drizzle turned to a downpour).  This photo shows the pitch surrounded by the ornamantal plantings - these are the grounds of Charlton Park and were planted in the style of Capability Brown. Just visible in the forground is the far bank of the river Nailbourne - we sit on the opposite bank (Jopper's Bank) and cross over by a flimsy wooden plank.

15/05/05 and a packed Jopper's Bank crowd enjoy the sunshine and the Bishbourne team winning against Badlesmere. In the background is the pavilion and beyond is the village.

22/05 - A high scoring game against Walmer (finished as a draw) saw a near record turn out on the bank - this shot shows part of the crowd during the tea interval. NB The full sized image is the largest on the page and may take a few moments to load.
This game was also enlivened by some impromptu dog racing between Josh (a Jack Russel) and Merlot (Labrador)

05/06 - Folkestone Equitable visited Charlton Park. This shot shows the Bishopsbourne team relaxing during the early part of their innings. This changed later as a tight game saw wickets falling and everything decided on the last ball of the game!

This game also saw the Jopper's Bank crowd on a road trip! Here the Bank is shown sitting next to the pavilion rather than on the bank.

The famous bridge over the river to reach the bank.

05/06 - Folkestone Equitable (fielding) and the Bishopsbourne batsmen leave the pitch after an exciting game.

It's a sign!