Club to raise bat at 70th birthday celebration

LEOPOLD Cricket Club is calling on members past and present to help celebrate their 70th birthday next month.

Held on Saturday February 2, the event hopes to attract people from over the years to join in for what will be a fantastic evening of fun and reminiscing.

President Darren Barmby said the club would announce its greatest team of the first 70 years (1948 – 2018) on the night, and share some insight into a hardcover book that will be launched at this year’s presentation night in celebration of the first 70 years of the club.

“On behalf of the current executive and committee I would like to personally invite you to join us for our 70th birthday celebration on Saturday February 2 at the newly renovated club rooms,” Mr Barmby said.

“Whether you are still an active member of the club or have been involved along the journey in some way, we would really love for you to join us on this special occasion to catch up with old friends and to reminisce on great times and friendships.”

The event will include a fully catered roast meal provided by Coast to Coast Golden Roasts, and music and entertainment will be provided by the mastermind behind the successful Geelong Piano Bar venue, Andy Pobjoy.

“Who would of thought that when Mac Mason and Harry Howard began this journey at Keith Filbay’s home so many years ago that we would have the wonderful club and history that we have today,” he said.

The night will also include a Q&A session with past greats and a silent auction.

Tickets for Leopold Cricket Club’s 70th birthday celebrations at Leopold Cricket Club, Melaluka Road, cost $35 per head, with drinks at bar prices. Bookings are essential by Friday January 25.

Email your RSVP to [email protected], call Tess Barmby on 0402 131 463 or book online at trybooking.com/book/event?eid=459374&.

Meanwhile, Leopold Cricket Club in conjunction with popular school holiday program The Sports Project, will host its 2019 Junior Day on Tuesday January 22.

The day is an exciting initiative for all junior boys and girls of Leopold CC (Junior blasters through to U17).

Run by Leopold CC coaches and players, the day will incorporate fun and development activities catered to each age group.

U15/U17 players will have access to technique tips through vision analysis.

The event will be held at Leopold Cricket Club in Melaluka Road from 9am to 3pm (8.30am early bird drop-off available).

The cost is $50 per child. For more information, phone 0400 127 181 or email [email protected].