Archived News
March 2010
Youth Football: Eaton Bray Lions
EB Lions U9 Blues - 4
Sundon Park Rangers U9 Blues - 0
After a nervy start Lions settled down with a brace of goals from Myles Frederick and began to establish their habitual tone.
Sundon found range from their goal kicks though and maintained a threat, providing full backs James Glover, Joe Thorne and Sam Bramston with a stern test. Lions struck again before the break, Bill Moynes feeding through for Joe Rabey to complete.
Keeper Cameron Burchill was kept busy in the second as Rangers found their momentum, but sustained pressure from Ollie West in midfield and Toby McGee in front of goal gave the visitors scant margin for error, and the hosts picked up a fourth as Sam Carter found the end of Joe Rabey's corner, tapping in ahead of the final whistle.
The win puts Lions three points clear at the top of the league table.
Source: EB Lions
Eaton Bray Skatepark Opening and Competitions
Date
Saturday 24th April 2010
Time
Official opening ceremony at 11am. The ribbon will be cut by Chris North, the local BMX rider that sent in the original letter to the Parish Council asking for a skatepark.
Competitions will start at 12:30pm. There will be BMX and Skateboard categories split into age groups. You can register for the competition here or before 12 noon at the Parish Council stall on the day. Entry to the competition is £1, to help towards the cost of a music license. Go to the Parish Council stall to sign in for the competition and pay.
Stalls
There will be a small number of stalls offering various different things.
Eaton Bray Parish Council will have a stall with a display about how the Skatepark project progressed from start to finish. The councillors will be happy to offer advice to anyone who is looking to get a skatepark built.
The police will have a mobile facility and will be doing security making for bikes. Wheelscape, the company that built the skatepark will be present with more info about skateparks, they will also bring pro skaters who will do demonstrations throughout the day.
Janes, a local cycle shop, will be selling a range of equipment. Iron Saints, a local skate clothing brand will also have a stall selling T-Shirts.
A local scout group will be running a BBQ, selling burgers, bacon buttys etc.
There will also be a DJ providing music for the competition.
Parking
There is very limited parking at the Rec, so it would be advisable to leave the car and walk/cycle to the skatepark. There is no parking in School Lane, but weather permitting, there will be extra parking on the Rec itself.
Update: Video from the event:
Cricket: Friendly bray Win Again
Bunker FM hit a quickfire 40 and then begged his captain to let him have a bowl. This was not possible due to the Bray only getting 180, thanks also to a Boycott-esque innings from Steve Davis.
Career best performances from Joe Roff (3 wickets) and Ronald Weasley (5 wickets) ensured a comfortable victory for the Bray.
1st team skipper Paul Harris was also playing after booking his wife on a long distance flight, driving her to the airport, checking her in, escorting her to the departure lounge and personally closing the cabin door! He may be regretting these actions after being forced to bowl 8 overs into the wind but somehow i doubt it...
-- Andy Norris
Scorecard
- Result: Eaton Bray CC - Friendly XI Won by 30 runs
- Date: Sun 7th Aug 2005 @ 14:30
- Type: Friendly
- Scoring: Standard
Source: Eaton Bray Cricket Club
Cricket: Bray overwhelmed
If Chelsea were playing Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup, the result would have been closer than this 1 sided encounter. A conference fixture, both sides were described as 'medium' strength, the Bray were therefore happy to learn that we were not playing against anyone 'strong.' Gunning shot us down with 157 not out, out of 322 for 3 (a record against the Bray) and the only positive that came out of the game was determined batting by Cottrell to ensure the Bray were not bowled out. If we ever play them again, we will have to remember to bring more balls.
-- Andy Norris
Scorecard
- Result: Langleybury CC - Friendly XI Won by 161 runs
- Date: Sun 21st Aug 2005
- Type: Friendly
- Scoring: Standard
- Toss: Langleybury CC - Friendly XI won the toss and decided to bat
Source: Eaton Bray Cricket Club
Cricket: Bray win a close encounter
An exciting game which saw acting skipper Andy Clarkie hit 4 6's in an over, ensuring that he reached the 50 milestone yet again this season. Useful contributions from Aaron Cottrell and Lester Piggott ensured that the Bray jockeyed to a decent but not unachievable total.
An interesting opening spell from Steve Davis supported by Ossie Osborne (certainly an unlikely opening partnership) helped put the Bray on top. However, wayward bowling from Messrs. Scholes, Jones and Bunks FM seemed to turn the initiative back to Bourne End.
However the opening partnership returned to steady the ship, with Ossie picking up the final wicket in his last over.
Stonewall Spinks was on the field of play but had a day to forget. After getting very little sleep, getting out for a golden duck and failing to stop a ball all day, he was seen texting his girlfriend during the drinks break. This has caused him to be fined an unprecedented amount by his skipper, and caused him to be suspended.
-- Andy Norris
Scorecard
- Result: Eaton Bray CC - Friendly XI Won by 16 runs
- Date: Sun 14th Aug 2005 @ 14:30
- Ground: The Rye Gardens
- Type: Friendly
- Scoring: Standard
Source: Eaton Bray Cricket Club
Youth Football: Eaton Bray Lions
St Martin's U9 Whites - 0
EB Lions U9 Blues - 5
Lions went three points clear at the top with a comfortable win over St Martin's, bolstering their title hopes.
A Joe Rabey hat trick, and goals from Sam Carter and Ollie West, sealed a dominant victory over a determined host side. St Martin's were not without threat for the opening ten minutes but a flawless Cameron Burchell safely fielded the early attempts on goal, while stout defending from Joe Thorne and tireless MoM James Glover effectively staved off further attacks.
Lions were three up by half time and in the second began to build on their momentum to control possession for the final twenty minutes. A well placed lob from Toby McGee landed at the feet of Joe, who finished in clinical style, while searing work in midfield by Sam Bramston opened up more chances on goal, allowing Lions to extend their lead and compound a vital win.
Lewsey Centre U12 - 6
EB Lions U12 - 0
Lions gave a worthy account of themselves against league champions Lewsey Centre, but were unable to capitalise on a string of goal attempts.
Gutsy forward plays by Sean Woodhouse and James Hurley kept a talented home defence on red alert for the full 60 minutes, and stylish passing between Tom Horner, Aaron Gauntlett, Adam Bradley and deserving MOM Alex Poynter kept Lions in the game despite the one sided scoreline.
Lewsey attacked in waves during the second but in between offensive strikes there was good work by the visitors, Aarin Johnson and Ben Roberts feeding through to James and Sean who almost opened Lions' goal account on a handful of occasions.
Dominic Ryan and Chris McGee maintained a stalwart defence in the dying minutes but it was stand in keeper Jake Draper who drew plaudits from supporters on both sides, putting in a string of stunning saves.
Source: EB Lions
Parish Council Minutes - March 2010
Minutes of Parish Council Meeting: Monday 1st March 2010
The next Parish Council meeting to be held at the Coffee Tavern on Monday 12th April 2010 at 7.30pm.
Youth Football: Eaton Bray Lions
Sacred Heart U9 - 0
EB Lions U9 Blues - 4
Lions regained top spot with an emphatic win over previous league leaders Sacred Heart in Saturday's pivotal away fixture.
After a tense start that saw keeper Cameron Burchell well tested, Toby McGee netted from the edge of the box to hand Lions a vital early lead. A resurgent Sacred Heart pushed back but solid tackling from James Glover and Joe Thorne gave the hosts scant openings, and midfield domination by 011ie West and Sam Bramston turned the tide in favour of the visiting side.
Lions capitalised as Joe Rabey blazed in from the right wing, finding the top corner of the net, and Sam Carter tapped in a deft cross to extend the lead ahead of the break.
The frantic pace took its toll in the second, Lions easing off until a searing strike from Myles Frederick, run into the goalmouth by Joe, added a fourth to the tally and compounded a decisive win.
Source: EB Lions
Youth Football: Eaton Bray Lions
EB Lions U12 - 2
Bedford Park Rangers U12 - 2
Lions made a bright start in a closely contested battle, Sean Woodhouse breaking loose to volley in early for a goal that was ruled off side. Stand in keeper Jake Draper made short work of Bedford's subsequent counters but they were able to net after a smart run on goal.
Lions hit back immediately with another Sean Woodhouse strike, and clever defending by Chris McGee, Ben Roberts and Mason Ashby halted Bedford's key chances. Good link ups in midfield by Alex Poynter, Charlie Nevitt and Adam Bradley saw Lions retain possession for the majority of the half until a Dominic Ryan free kick almost secured the lead.
Going into the second one a piece, Lions eked out every chance, Will Juster and James Hurley putting in regular goal charges. A deft lob from Sean defeated the Bedford keeper for the lead but despite promising through balls from Tom Horner and Aaron Johnson and enterprising runs from Aaron Gauntlett, the visitors drew level in the dying minutes of play.
Source: EB Lions
St Mary's Village Carnival 2010
The Carnival will shortly be upon us once again, 3rd July to be exact and I believe the long term weather forecast is good! Here are a few reminders and dates to make sure you don't miss out!
- Charity Stalls - If you want to book a charity stall at the Carnival, contact Chris Banks.
- Classic Cars - If you have a Classic Car you would like to show off for all our pleasure, contact Roger Wilkinson.
- Carnival Queen - Are you a budding Princess, between 8 and 12 years old and live in one of the four villages; Dagnall, Northall, Eaton Bray or Edlesborough? If so and you would like to have a chance to be the Carnival Queen or Proncess the draw is on 18th April 2010 in Eaton Bray Village Hall, please contact Yvonne Ranson for details.
- Carnival Queen Dresses - In a similar vein any dresses that would be suitable for the Carnival Queen and Princesses would be very gratefully received as the organisation that has supplied dresses and supported the Carnival for many years is no longer in a position to do so. If you have a bridesmaid type dress or something similar that is no longer wanted please contact Yvonne Ranson.
www.stmarysvillagecarnival.com
Source: Focus Magazine, March 2010