Waddington were crowned champions of the Lincoln & District League Division 3 with a game to spare after a seven-wicket victory away against Carholme.
The match was reduced to 28 overs a side to allow for the forecast rain.
Waddington won the toss and decided to bowl first. Waddington pair James Wright and Billy Evans started the bowling before Joe Raw came into the attack as part of a double change with captain Phil Dainty. Raw took the key wicket of Chris Roe for 15 runs.
Waddington captain Phil Dainty in action. Photo: Sid Pritchard
Dainty bowled Carholme’s Daniel Marshall before Amogh Mudbhatkal was caught out by Evans, but the 59-run partnership of Steve Parrot and Farhan Ahemd helped Carholme take a firm hold of their innings.
Waddington’s Lewis Bridge made a vital contribution as his and Raw’s two wickets, along with one apiece for Dainty and Evans, saw Carholme finish their innings on 107/6.
Waddington celebrate a Lewis Bridge wicket. Photo: Sid Pritchard
Waddington knew they had a tough task on their hands as they were facing the league’s top wicket taker in Justin Hunt.
Captain Dainty and vice-captain Aidan Shaw put on a 57-run partnership before the latter’s wicket was taken by Mudbhatkal. Hunt then took his 43rd wicket of the season by dismissing Ben Skilbeck. This brought Evans to the crease and he put on a partnership of 44 runs with Dainty.
Dainty finished the game with a big six over the leg side to take his tally to 64 not out as Waddington finished on 110/3 to clinch the league title.
Kian Shiels of Rustons being bowled out. Photo: Andy Terry
Lindum Academy beat Rustons by 84 runs in what was the visitor’s final game of the season. The two teams agreed to played a reduced game of 24 overs each.
Rustons won the toss and put their opponents into bat as Lindum made 171/6, including 52 runs from Matt Pickering who later retired hurt.
Tennyson Ponraj took three wickets and conceded 33 runs for Rustons.
In reply, Rustons produced a total of 87/4 including 50 runs from Ponraj as Lindum ended the match victorious.
Tennyson Ponraj of Rustons on his way to 50 not out. Photo: Andy Terry
Revesby’s 2nd XI saw their match against Gully Cricketers end in a draw after it was abandoned due to the rain.
Gully Cricketers and Revesby’s 2nd XI pose for a joint team photo after their match. Photo: Sri Iyer
Gully won the toss and elected to bat with Chirag Ahir playing well and scoring his runs in boundaries to get what would be the top score of the innings with 23, including five fours.
Revesby’s scoreboard as the Gully innings came to its end. Photo: Carys James
The Gully innings was very much a stop-start effort with only three other batsman reaching double figures before the visitors were bowled out for 82 runs.
Aahad Khalid fires one in during his five-wicket spell. Photo: Carys James.
Revesby included three father-child pairings and young bowler Isaac Tyler got a wicket in his first over. His opening bowling partner George Pocklington helped keep things tight and economical in the first 10 overs.
Aahad Khalid was the most successful bowler for Revesby, taking five wickets and conceding just 22 runs. Ian Roberts took three wickets and Annie Roberts claimed one, while wicketkeeper Christian James took two catches.
Christian James and Aahad Khalid celebrate Revesby’s 10th wicket taken by James from the bowling of Annie Roberts. Carys James
In reply, Revesby lost three quick wickets for just 10 runs with Gully’s opening bowlers Puneet Mehrotra (2/18) and captain August Pandey (1/7) doing the early damage.
Revesby’s Ian Tyler hit 21 not out and William File added one run to prevent further damage as the hosts ended with a score of 40/3 before the torrential rain arrived to ensure the points were shared.
Division 3 will draw to a close next week with one final match scheduled between newly-crowned champions Waddington and Lindum Academy on Sunday.
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An man allegedly twice spat in the face of a member of staff outside a Lincoln High Street pub.
The incident took place outside The Shakespeare at around 12.20am on Saturday, October 16.
The man is said to have spat at the staff member after he had been ejected from the premises.
He is described as 5’5″ with dark hair and he was wearing a tracksuit.
Police launched an appeal on Monday, October 25 to help identify a man, who they believe can help with their enquiries.
Anyone who recognises the pictured man, or who can help with the investigation, should contact police on 101 or via email at [email protected] quoting the incident number 21000608327 of October 16.
Alternatively, it can be reported through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online here.
Get ready to shop for unique presents and handmade crafts whilst eating delicious treats when the Lincolnshire Food & Gift Fair returns to the Showground next month.
It will be be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, November 27 and 28. The opening hours are 9am-5pm on the Saturday and 9am-4pm on the Sunday, while car parking is free.
The 20th Lincolnshire Food & Gift Fair will feature more than 150 exhibitors, children’s activities in Santa’s Workshop, and The Lincolnshire Kitchen with top chefs and producers sharing their top tips.
There will also be live performances from a number of talented local choirs, while there will also be various delicious hot food stands.
Advance tickets are on sale now priced at £5 per person (plus booking fee) and children under five can enter for free – buy tickets here.
Stamford will soon have its first Aldi store, as the budget supermarket prepares to open in the town this November.
It will open on Uffington Road on Thursday, November 11, bringing 36 jobs to the local area and becoming the first Aldi store in Stamford.
Aldi will be open from 8am to 10pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays.
As well as this, the new store is calling on charities and food banks in Stamford to register with Neighbourly, a community engagement platform that links businesses to charitable organisations in local areas.
The new Stamford Aldi branch will bring 36 jobs to the local area. | Photo: Aldi UK
Charities can register and collect surplus foods such as fruit, vegetables and baked goods up to seven days a week. Any charities interested should email [email protected].
There will be a grand opening event for the store at 8am on November 11, with Team GB Olympic bronze medalist Sarah Jones cutting the ribbon.
Aldi Store Manager Robert Place said: “We can’t wait to open the doors to the new store in Stamford. It’s set to be a special day and having Olympic hero Sarah Jones join us will make it a morning to remember.”
Hockey star Sarah Jones added: “I’m so excited to be opening Aldi’s new store, it will be great to chat to customers and a lovely way for me to thank Aldi for its support of Team GB.”
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