Sheffield Cricket Lovers' Society Year Book 2026

Coming up in Spring 2026... Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 AGM at 7.15pm, Mark Robinson OBE at 7.30pm Played for Northants, Yorkshire, and Sussex, before becoming a coach and steering Sussex to two Championship titles. Led the England Women to success at the 2017 World Cup and won two trophies whilst coaching Warwickshire. Wednesday 25 Feb 2026 Stephen Chalke at 7.30pm Has numerous degrees, a private publishing company (Fairfield Books) and part- time University lecturing commitments. Won Wisden Book of the Year for 2003 and has an enviable reputation for writing acclaimed books and articles on cricket. Wednesday 11 Mar 2026 Andy Moles at 7.30pm Nuggety opener with a forty year career in the game, despite not debuting until he was 25. As a Head Coach his services have been utilised across the world, from the Bahamas to New Zealand. Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 Colin Graves CBE at 7.30pm Founded the Costcutter chain, was chair at Yorkshire CCC, then chair of the ECB for five years. On his return to YCCC, he said that the club was “virtually bankrupt” and is “the biggest battle I have fought.” Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 Supper with Richard Illingworth NB. 7.30pm Start Achieved the distinction of being one of only two people to play and umpire in World Cup Finals. Miserly left-arm spin earned him Test/ODI call-ups, and has since umpired well over 200 Internationals. *MUST BE BOOKED AND PAID FOR IN ADVANCE Wednesday 8 April 2026 Geoff Miller OBE at 7.30pm Geoff was a quality spinner for Derbyshire and England and, after retiring, was elected National Selector by the EWCB. Confirming that he ‘probably enjoyed cricket too much’ he has become a hugely popular dinner speaker. Monday 27 April 2026 Society Annual Dinner at the OEC Graham Gooch OBE DL at 6.45pm All time great English batter and a captain of his country. Could bat with huge patience or savage power, set records but crucially with the sense to put value on his wicket. Not one to miss. *MUST BE BOOKED AND PAID FOR IN ADVANCE See our website for more information on all events 42