http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/-t1.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:26:10 GMT 10 http://i85.servimg.com/u/f85/12/95/78/31/forumb10.jpg http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/-t1.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/flood-watch-2009-2010-t894.htm WBB ...and hopefully just watching and nothing more.... The Severn has flooded at Shrewsbury and I know the barriers may be raised at Bewdley, just in case. Of course, that in itself is not a problem. I've just noticed that since last night, the confluence of the Teme and the Clun at Leintwardine, Herfs. has also flooded, blocking the A4113 Ludlow-Knighton and the A4110 Hereford-Knighton roads. Now, all that water now heads down the Teme. No need to panic or worry yet. Just ... Ground Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:26:10 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/flood-watch-2009-2010-t894.htm#15949 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/flood-watch-2009-2010-t894.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/winter-in-the-pavilion-t818.htm WBB I must admit that it isn't so much cricket I miss over the winter- Sky gives me that- but New Road..the characters, the life and the ambience. I do dream of it from afar- and hence why I will attend a University match or a invitational against Herefordshire in late March. Reading some recent posts, I doubt I am the only one loving the atmosphere of New Road. The whole point of the Graeme Hick Pavilion was to be floodproof and thus to provide a revenue stream for us through the winter. I ... Ground Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:33:09 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/winter-in-the-pavilion-t818.htm#14103 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/winter-in-the-pavilion-t818.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/did-anyone-see-the-stephen-fry-interview-during-the-pro40-the-other-night-t747.htm skershaw98 I've always loved the clips that Sky use during rain breaks, and must say the one the other night in the Middlesex v Lancashire game was fascinating. When asked who he supported - Answer Gloucestershire (not a great start!!!) Tests or 20/20 - His answer I can't remember all of it, but he related it between whether you prefer an epic poem or a short 4 liner, and although short poems can be excellent, there is nothing better than the up's and down's and swings and rounabouts of a long ... Ground Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:48:56 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/did-anyone-see-the-stephen-fry-interview-during-the-pro40-the-other-night-t747.htm#12334 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/did-anyone-see-the-stephen-fry-interview-during-the-pro40-the-other-night-t747.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/credit-where-it-is-due-mr-rod-bransgrove-t754.htm WBB Over the years, we've had a few chats about Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove. We've been pugnacious and passionate- as usual! The revised Flood Club panel is now up in the Pavilion- and on it reads 'Rod Bransgrove'. Well! No publicity- or even a press release at this end or at the Rose Bowl. And it is a funny guy who's idea of not having us involved in franchising in any way is to donate to rebuild a Ground that people might think would'nt be involved in that franchising process. So ... Ground Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:43:46 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/credit-where-it-is-due-mr-rod-bransgrove-t754.htm#12432 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/credit-where-it-is-due-mr-rod-bransgrove-t754.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/phase-two-revised-plans-t656.htm Brian P
http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/4484848.Latest_vision_of___15m_cricket_ground_unveiled/]]> Ground Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:07:56 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/phase-two-revised-plans-t656.htm#9756 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/phase-two-revised-plans-t656.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/official-the-graeme-hick-pavillion-tom-graveney-lounge-t37.htm Serchers Received email this morning from club with these details - have also added a picture of new design in my photo album. The Club is delighted to confirm that the first phase of the Ground Development Scheme at New Road will commence at the end of the current season and will honour two of the Club’s legendary Centurions – Graeme Hick and Tom Graveney OBE. This first phase will involve the construction of the new Pavilion on the site of the existing Members Pavilion and will be named ... Ground Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:38:14 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/official-the-graeme-hick-pavillion-tom-graveney-lounge-t37.htm#282 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/official-the-graeme-hick-pavillion-tom-graveney-lounge-t37.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/future-developments-t605.htm Wilf http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/4450122.Percy_feeling_pinch_at_New_Road/ Looks like the new pavilion is going to stand out like a sore thumb for some years to come. £100,000 share anyone? Will I live long enough to see the old pavilion rebuilt? Ground Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:24:43 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/future-developments-t605.htm#8661 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/future-developments-t605.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/flood-2009-t13.htm Henry Crun
How ironic that Tim Packwood and co. should have won that award for groundsmanship, and how desperately sad that they will probably have to try to win it again next season.]]> Ground Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:54:23 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/flood-2009-t13.htm#57 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/flood-2009-t13.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/sky-boxes-t564.htm G.W. These things suddenly appeared after the Notts game and have not moved since ... why!? They take up most of the Basil stand and are a real eyesore. They have not been left before so why now? Ground Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:07:07 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/sky-boxes-t564.htm#7827 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/sky-boxes-t564.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/annoying-fans-t528.htm grinner Have you any experience of annoying Worcs supporters. I came across one gentleman yesterday, that had me shaking my head so much during the course of the day, I woke this morning with neckache to go with my red head and nose. Now I only think it's fair to say he actually seemed a quite decent gentleman, he just happened to annoy the hell out of me. Firstly, and I bet he feels foolish now, he spent the first hour whinging about why we didn't bat first, whereas it was ... Ground Thu, 21 May 2009 10:50:34 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/annoying-fans-t528.htm#7163 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/annoying-fans-t528.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/bears-sent-to-coventry-t503.htm WBB With Birmingham City Council making the Bears's expansion plans at Edgbaston hellish, their big cheese Colin Povey will be at Coventry tomorrow, where he is actually being invited to move the club onto a purpose-built stadium to be built next to the Ricoh Arena by the M6. [Invited to build......new site...next to motorway...deja vu, anyone?] Povey is a realist if nothing else. Edgbaston is their spiritual home, he argues- but they now have a last resort alternative. The plan appears ... Ground Tue, 12 May 2009 16:50:43 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/bears-sent-to-coventry-t503.htm#6734 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/bears-sent-to-coventry-t503.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/catastrophe-t367.htm yeltzfan
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/03/18/apollo-2000-jobs-are-lost/]]> Ground Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:48:00 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/catastrophe-t367.htm#4525 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/catastrophe-t367.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/a-change-of-surroundings-t330.htm WBB Check the webcam for how the Graeme Hick Pavilion is getting on [yes, you do need daylight ] but note one little thing.... I've mentioned many times on here how many of us sit in front of or near to the Umpires' Rooms. The view is sublime and the seats comfy... Now look at the Pavilion and in particular, how far it comes forward. Now, I know that this is only a temporary measure and that the 'umpires' area will be reconstructed ASAP- but how much of a view of the 'Trees', the ... Ground Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:26:41 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/a-change-of-surroundings-t330.htm#3988 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/a-change-of-surroundings-t330.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/a-new-ground-t299.htm Tim Hall http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/england/content/current/story/388013.html

]]> Ground Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:09:51 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/a-new-ground-t299.htm#3607 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/a-new-ground-t299.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/better-management-and-avoidance-of-floods-in-future-t308.htm WBB

http://www.commonsleader.gov.uk/output/page2671.asp]]> Ground Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:30:44 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/better-management-and-avoidance-of-floods-in-future-t308.htm#3692 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/better-management-and-avoidance-of-floods-in-future-t308.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/premier-inns-to-build-new-hotel-at-new-road-t245.htm Admin
http://www.wccc.co.uk/news/news.asp?newsID=324]]> Ground Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:51:31 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/premier-inns-to-build-new-hotel-at-new-road-t245.htm#2779 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/premier-inns-to-build-new-hotel-at-new-road-t245.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/tipton-road-dynamite-t235.htm asia exile Until the 60's and 70's we were less than ordinary at the 'little island of Worcestershire within Staffordshire' (FC P88, W16, L30, D42), according to the nostalgic Black Country Society article we were often saved by rain and rarely won in this chaps memory. It seems all concerned were luckily when the Dudley venue disappeared into a 40 foot hole during the mid 1980's before a league fixture. That and the key fact that 'you can't get a decent cup of tea outside the pavilion at Dudley', spelt ... Ground Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:31:33 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/tipton-road-dynamite-t235.htm#2497 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/tipton-road-dynamite-t235.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/malvern-college-t224.htm Serchers The Club has confirmed it's links to the new centre at Malvern College starting from next September. http://www.wccc.co.uk/news/news.asp?newsID=314 Some observations ! 1) Thankfully, this will take some pressure off Prince Henry's facilities which I believe has been block booked by the County junior squads through the this coming winter. A lot of local clubs are really suffering from losing 'net time'. 2) Lord MacClaurin is an Old Malvernian which I didn't know. 3) The new facility ... Ground Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:01:16 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/malvern-college-t224.htm#2365 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/malvern-college-t224.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/a-lovely-summer-beer-t198.htm WBB This really is gorgeous stuff on a hot summer's day, and would be perfect for the new Pavilion. In more ways than one! http://www.brasserielefebvre.be/produits.php?pro=newton&lang=en And yes, it is translated from the French...a good Belgian beer available in Bear City. Ground Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:16:29 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/a-lovely-summer-beer-t198.htm#2140 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/a-lovely-summer-beer-t198.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/historic-pavilion-t195.htm rupert I see fom today`s WN that the `original`WCCC pavilion at the Cinderella ground is back in the news.Apparently one of the warring factions associated with Worcester City Football Club is putting forward the ancient sports ground as a potential new home for their club.It wuld be nice to think that the historic building could be put to a suitable use particularly as its successor has met such a watery grave! Ground Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:39:49 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/historic-pavilion-t195.htm#2105 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/historic-pavilion-t195.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/results-of-cricket-grounds-survey-t194.htm Adjuster http://www.driversjonas.com/?doc=29033]]> Ground Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:34:32 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/results-of-cricket-grounds-survey-t194.htm#2101 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/results-of-cricket-grounds-survey-t194.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/other-cricketers-to-have-facilities-named-after-them-t108.htm Henry Crun
I hope Glenn Turner gets a look-in]]> Ground Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:31:01 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/other-cricketers-to-have-facilities-named-after-them-t108.htm#1204 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/other-cricketers-to-have-facilities-named-after-them-t108.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/flood-cancellations-t42.htm WBB The Club are saying that the flood has meant that the proposed Members Forum, the 6 a side event and the Wedding Fayre have all had to be cancelled. Ground Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:17:28 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/flood-cancellations-t42.htm#311 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/flood-cancellations-t42.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/the-graeme-hick-county-ground-t23.htm Serchers End of an era for all with Hick retiring and in my opinion we might as well look at building a new ground : the Graeme Hick County Ground. The developers of New Road might as well put their money into a project which stays dry - the planned work would give the club half a ground/pavillion etc plus the hotel. The other surrounds could be a simple replication of the Dolly stand. Chuck in a few trees and the only missing item would be the Cathedral. There's also an opportunity of adding ... Ground Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:08:54 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/the-graeme-hick-county-ground-t23.htm#118 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/the-graeme-hick-county-ground-t23.htm http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/new-ground-t15.htm Henry Crun
Also, the ground is iconic as cricket grounds go. We can never prevent the playing surface being flooded, but once the redevelopment is complete, all the club's facilities will be above any likely water level.]]> Ground Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:10:09 GMT http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/new-ground-t15.htm#59 http://wcccfansforum.forumotion.net/ground-f1/new-ground-t15.htm