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John O'Ds Review Of
Blindley Heath
(Founded Prior To 1880) |
Location
RH7 6JJ
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A22 between Godstone and East
Grinstead. At junction of A22 and B2029.
Meet at the Smith & Western
formerly Blue Anchor,
Eastbourne Rd, Blindley Heath. |
Pavilion
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Well maintained. Opened June '63
with help from the 'Fitton Trust', Lord's Taverners and members. It's a dry
area - no bar. |
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Changing Room
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Small. Kit Boxes not welcome! (or a
full team!!)
Neal Taylor's is shown
here, both now retired! |
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Showers
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New 2 power/electric
showers in 2008 ! Used to
be a washbasin in the Gents Toilet! |
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Tea
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Sandwiches a plenty, lots of extras!
On last visit Graveney gave the tea a mark of 9! I was informed on last
visit in 2008 that the rather attractive T-Lady Jenny had been given a
better offer !! |
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Nearest Pub
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Smith & Western
(formerly Blue Anchor) on the A22, 3 minutes walk from the ground. Now
an American Style Bar and Restaurant. After the
game Blindley
Heath use a Working Mens Club further up the A22. This is comfortable with
good prices and a full size snooker table and T.V. Recently under new
management (2008).
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Last
Visits |
27th June 2009
Blindley Heath : 202 - 5 dec. (N.Burchett 100*, K.McGill 3-47)
Graveney : 192 - 7 (P.Jeffels 115*)
MOM - Paul Jeffels
Match Drawn
28th June 2008
Graveney : 107 all out (N.Goodburn 18, K.Clarke 17*)
Blindley Heath : 111 - 2 (N.Burchett 57*, J.Skidmore 1-5, K.Clarke 1-28)
Lost by 8 wickets
1st July 2006,
(25 overs game, England were playing later in the World Cup!)
Graveney : 162 - 7 (B.Gray 44, J.Skidmore 32)
Blindley Heath : 152 - 7 (J.Vibert 3-12, K.McGill 3-32)
Match Won by 9 runs ! |
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Record at
Blindley Heath (since 1977)
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Won 8, Drawn 4, Lost 14,
Cancelled/Rain 6
One of Graveney's oldest fixtures
on record took place between these two sides in May 1970. The hunt
continues for past facts and figures. |
Odd spot |
Railings around the ground gives
Blindley Heath the look of a Paddock at a Racecourse! |
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Footnote |
Neal Burchett, opening bat
and groundsman has said I should mention the excellent batting strip at
Blindley Heath - so I have !! |
