When the club lost its former ground on Church Lane at the end of the 1967 season. Mr Seymour immediately offered the use of his park and since 1967 the ground has matured into one of the most picturesque in the County.

Below is the letter regarding the general meeting to discuss the transfer from Twentylands on Church Lane to its present home.

Dear Sir,
I am writing to local residents and others whom I think may be interested to know that the cricket pitch at present used by Thrumpton Cricket Club has ceased to be available or does so in the near future.

Our President, GF Seymour has kindly offered playing facilities in the Park and the Playing Fields Association has been approached with a view to a grant in respect of levelling of the ground, preparing the turf etc.

It would appear that an allowance of as much as 50% of the total outlay would be considered by the Association and it has been arranged for an expert to examine the site and assess the requirements.

The club has been in existence for upwards of 100 year sand has given pride and pleasure to many. It is hoped that it will continue to do so for many years to come but obviously a concerted effort will have to be made to re-establish the Club in its new surroundings.

You are cordially invited to attend a general meeting of Thrumpton Cricket Club which is to be held at the Village Hall at 7.30pm on Friday, 14th October 1966, to discuss the details of the transfer. Mr GF Seymour will preside

Yours faithfully Eric Chettle (honorary secretary)

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A General meeting was held in the village hall on January 20th 1968. It was attended by 23 members, this was the largest attendance for many years.

The meeting opened with the reading of the last general meeting. The balance in the club was left to the Treasurer to announce as no accounts were taken by the Secretary.

The averages were then read, Mr R Pick headed the batting, Mr A Butler the bowling amd Mr W Pepper the catching. The Officials were then elected, there were no changes from the previous year. The cricketers who won the top honours lists took no money for it.

The first question raised was Membership subscriptions, it was decided £1 should be paid by all members over 18 and 10 shillings for under 18s.

The next item was that work should commence on the new ground, anyone to help with it. It was left to Mr G Shaw and Mr R Priestley to order the new pavilion.

Whist Drives up to Christmas made well over £100 which was a great help as a lot of money was required for the club. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks for the President being able to attend.

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Captain Mr Mr G Sewell (Saturday)

Captain Mr G Shaw (Sundays)

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