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 John O'Ds Review Of
Southill Park (Bedfordshire)
Founded 1884 |
Location
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Off the A1 not far
short of Bedford - 90 miles from Reigate Hill. AA Route planner says 1
hour 36 minutes!
This is a beautiful spot. A private ground within a country Estate. There is
some connection with the Whitbread brewing family. |
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Pavilion
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Has a thatched roof. Cosy with great view. Lots of
tables, chairs, Bar, 3 T.V.s on last visit, all on top of each other! Kitchen area (with dish washer). Many team
photos on walls.
Geoff Thompson played here with the young Australians in 1977. A Choice of Gents toilets! |
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Changing Room
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I thought I was back in Kent at
Town Malling! Big enough to take the club kitbag coffins and
all players and supporters! |
Showers
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Only two! |
Tea
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Well worth the journey. Large
selection of cakes and sandwiches. |
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Nearest Pubs
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The White Horse is just 5 minutes
from the ground. It has been recently refurbished. The old public bar has
been ripped out and the locals call it :- 'The Restaurant'! Beers - London
Pride, Flowers, IPA. No local brews! Skipper and Vice-skipper seen
drinking coffee here before the game in 2000! Whatever happened to the 5
pints before the game!
In 2002 the club met at the Green Man - Stanford, only to discover yet
another Pub/Restaurant.
In 2005 we discovered 'The Cock
Inn', Broom near Biggleswade. The beer is served straight from the cellar,
no bar. In the Good Beer Guide and Which's Country Pubs.
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Previous
Visits
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4th July 2009
Southill Park 308-7
(J.Skidmore 3-35, P.Jain 3-53, N.Goodburn 1-37)
Graveney 126 all out (P.Jeffels 66,
P.Jain 23)
Win for Southill Park by 182 runs
7th July 2007
Graveney 177-9 (P.Jeffels 74,
R.Hussey 28, P.Fanning 35 not out)
Southill Park 178-9 off last ball !
Win for Southill Park by 1 wicket
8th July 2006
Southill Park 174 all out (Barry
Gray 3-23, Kevin McGill 2-15)
Graveney 175-7 (Josh Van Shalkwyk 57,
Richard Hussey 27, Nick Goodburn 22)
Win for Graveney by 3 wickets
12th July 2003
 Southill Park :
197-2 (J.Kettleborough 100, J.Wisson 41)
Graveney : 151 all out (Rob Davies 50,M.Wells 30)
Win for Southill Park by 46 runs
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Record at
Southill Park
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Won 2, Drawn 1, Lost
5, Cancelled/Rain
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Odd spot
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 Forgotten something for the match?
You would probably have to travel miles before coming across any shops!
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