1 Apr 11 

 

 

ABOUT THE CLUB

 

The club was formed in 1923 with the title of  'Brook and Sandhills Cricket Club' (Sandhills being the hamlet adjacent to Brook). In these early days - and indeed up to and including the Second World War, keenly contested matches were played against other local village sides, with post match entertainment across the road at the Dog and Pheasant - and nothing has changed. As with the pub, the Pirrie Hall has been a feature of Brook since the beginning; the front area has always been the pavilion for the cricketers, with the main body of the building being used for local community activities.

 

After the war horizons expanded; the fixture list including clubs from further afield, from the South Coast to London, and quality players arrived. The wandering club, Sydenhurst Ramblers (originally a country house team from the Sydenhurst estate a few miles away), also started at that time and remains very closely linked to Brook.  

 

Up until the late 1980s Brook continued to play friendly cricket with two Saturday and Sunday sides, and a Colts team for the youngsters. The pressure for league cricket however was irresistible if the club was to continue to attract good players, and so in 1988 the Surrey League was joined, which was celebrated by the 1st XI being champions immediately. Success has been achieved in a number of summers, and Brook continues to field a 1st and 2nd XI in the Surrey Championship on Saturdays, a Sunday side with high grade club opposition, and there are Club tours every two years. In 2005, the 1st XI won Division 3 of the Surrey Championship,  won Division 2 in 2007, as well as the limited overs knockout competition, the Flora Doris Cup. Now amongst the top 20 clubs in Surrey, having comfortably maintained 1st Division status and retained the Flora Doris Cup in 2008, 2009 saw the 2nd XI promoted and also marked, for the first time, the introduction of a very successful Development XI for our young players, and in 2010 both 1st and 2nd XIs enjoyed successful League seasons

 

The achievement of Clubmark Accreditation in October 2010 is an important step in confirming that our Club operates to a key set of core criteria and has in place good practice to ensure that we can deliver high quality community cricket in an environment that is safe, effective and child-friendly    

 

In 2011 an Academy is to be formed for developing local young players, with matches played in the Surrey Trust League, and a realistic aim is for the 1st XI is to reach the Premier Division of the Surrey Championship.

 

The picturesque ground in its rural setting and with its excellent wicket remains a popular venue for cricketers from far and wide - including overseas touring sides.   

 

NEW PLAYERS

 

Brook welcomes new players of any standard and experience, to play at the level and in the style they most enjoy - whether it be league or friendlies, or both. All are assured of a warm welcome. Contact the Chairman, Jonathan Ashworth, the Director of Cricket, Guy Walker,  or the Secretary, Alex Johns  - their details are shown at 'Club Officers '

 

DIRECTIONS TO THE GROUND

 

Brook is South of Guildford, on the A286, halfway between Milford and Haslemere. The ground is opposite the Dog & Pheasant.

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