The weather Gods were with us again and a record 12 teams took part to challenge for the coveted prize of the Sticky Wicket Trophy. The teams were supported by an enthusiastic crowd of event industry colleagues and friends that built steadily during the day to approximately 400 to 500 in total by the time of the final took place.
Everyone was kept well lubricated throughout the proceedings due to the generosity and support of Grange Hotels and their staff.
Each
team was joined by Lord’s Taverners guests Gordon Kennedy, Ben
Jones, Alex Avery, Simon Jack, Lawrence Prittipaul, Simon Francis, Catherine
Dalton, Aaatif Nawaz, Stuart Robertson, James Kennedy, Tom Rigby and Johnny
Barran with John Price, Struan Rodger, Phil Knappett, Martin Fryer, Vince Parker and Stuart
Barker on Umpiring duties. The President’s Prize was as popular as ever, so
many thanks to Sir Jeremy Hanley who donated 10 sets of House of Lord’s
Cufflinks for the first 10 players to hit sixes..
By the time the group stages had been completed Earls Court and Olympia automatically went into the final by achieving the highest number of points. ExCel London and UBM Live were equal on points and after a tense bowl out ExCel London came out on top to put them into the final.
The Sticky Wicket Trophy and the glory was Excel London's when Earls Court and Olympia failed to chase the total they were set in the final.
A throng of about 200 then descended on the Lord's Tavern at Lord's Cricket Ground for the After Party to talk of if's & buts and maybe's and to celebrate another successful day that raised £30,000 for the Lord's Taverners Charity.
The Sticky Wicket Committee wish to thank all the Teams, Sponsors, Supporters, Lord's Taverners Guests, Event Industry Colleagues and the Royal Parks without all of whom the event would not be possible.
Discussions and planning have already started for Sticky Wicket VI 2012 when we are all looking forward to doing it all again!
Jeremy Rees and Mervyn Ramsay present John Price (Ex Middlesex and England) representing The Lord's Taverners, a cheque for £30,000 which will go to help give underprivileged and disabled children a sporting chance.
For information on entering a team, sponsorship or general enquiries on Sticky Wicket VI 2012, please contact:-
