YORKSHIRE MASON AUTUMN 2024 9
On Sunday, July 28th, under a bright blue sky, the
5th annual Dales Lodges cricket match took
place at Scruton Cricket Club.
The pitch was in excellent condition, and the game
format was set for 25 overs per innings, with a
maximum of 4 overs per bowler and batsmen
retiring upon reaching 25 runs. The match featured
11 players from Falcon and Lennox lodges against a
combined team from Anchor, Beresford-Peirse,
and Thornborough lodges.
First Innings: Falcon and Lennox's openers, Andy
Vincent and Tony Nelson, started cautiously,
managing to see off the first 4 overs with only one
boundary. Steady scoring ensued, with batsmen
retiring as they reached 25 runs. The bowlers kept a
tight rein on the scoring until the 18th over when
Mark "Kenny" Chapman made a significant impact.
Des Mackenzie fell to a cheeky off-break, leading to
a successful appeal by Umpire Hodges. Chapman
then bowled Carlton Caswell and executed a
brilliant run-out, dismissing Carl Tate. Despite
Stephen Kennedy contributing 10 wides in two
overs, the innings ended with a total score of 115,
Extras being the top scorer with 30 runs.
Second Innings: Following a delightful BBQ
prepared by Harry Elliott and his team, the
combined team of Lennox and Falcon showed
aggressive intent from the start. Openers Matty
Metcalf and Mick Lynch began swinging, with Mick
departing early due to a sharp catch off Carl Tate’s
bowling. Matty Metcalf and Kit Barker's boundary-
heavy performance pushed the score well above
the required run rate. Both retired after scoring 25
runs each. Mark "Kenny" Chapman added a quick
28, and Charlie Mawer hit the winning runs,
securing victory with 10 overs to spare.
The match saw over 100 spectators, the largest
crowd in Scruton Cricket Club's history. The players
and spectators enjoyed a well-organized BBQ, with
contributions from Harry Elliott, Vickie Elliott, Karen
Vincent, Kirsty Wright, and Thi Heaton, who
provided an emergency Thai buffet.
After the match, thanks were given to Umpires
Steve Hodges and Chris Barker, scorers Babs and
Paul Hunt, and Scruton Cricket Club. The Assistant
Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro. Martin Eggermont,
presented the Golden Welly Boot Trophies to the
Worshipful Masters of B-P and Thornborough,
Stephen Morris and Mark Brown. The event
successfully raised £820 from bar and meal
proceeds for Macmillan, to be used in North
Yorkshire.
It was a splendid day for the Freemasons and their
families from the Dales Lodges, highlighting
community spirit and sportsmanship.
Mark Pybus
5th Annual Inter Dales Lodge Cricket Match