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David Sayer was our first President. Born in Romford, he played for Kent, MCC and Oxford University between 1956 and 1976,taking 613 first class wickets at an average of 23.45. One of the quickest bowlers of his generation, and while still at Oxford, he helped to dismiss New Zealand for 45 and admitted to bowling a beamer at Brian Close of Yorkshire, Somerset and England because, "he was getting on top of me." And Tony Lewis, the former England and Glamorgan captain, nicknamed him 'The Slayer', because, he said, he bowled more balls straight at the batsman's head - unintentionally - than any bowler he knew.
Bill Brooks served as President for ten terms. He was a founder member who served as Treasurer between 1960 - 1963 and Chairman in 1978. Bill played in the club's inaugural match on 30th April 1960 and opened the batting. He was a member of the tour party to Northern Ireland in 1967 and President between 1970-1973 and 1980-1985. Bill is a Life Vice President.
David Sayer Bill Brooks
John Lewis Snr served for seven consecutive terms (1986-1992) and also served as Chairman and Captain of the 2nd and 3rd XIs. He made his playing debut on 14th July, 1962 against Great Burstead CC and scored a six with his first scoring shot. He was the 2nd XI's leading wicket-taker in 1972 and took 7 wickets in 14 deliveries, including a hat trick, for the 2nd XI against Tilbury CC in 1982. John's four sons have all played for the club and his wife, Eve, produced the very best home-made cakes for tea.
Ken Merton was a founder member of the club who served for four consecutive terms and was Patron in 1970 and 1971. His son, Andrew, served as Secretary, Chairman and 1st, 2nd and 3rd XI Captain.
John Lewis Snr Ken Merton
Richard Marns also served for six consecutive terms (between 2001 and 2006). He has been a popular party member of many of the club's UK tours, often as Captain for the last match and, as an occasional player, boasts a highest score of 29. Richard has also served as Youth Chairman and is a Life Vice President.
Bill Line served for five terms (1974-1978) and was a founder member who played in the club's first match on 30th April 1960. Bill served as Chairman and 2nd XI Captain, and was a member of the tours to Northern Ireland in 1966 and 1967 and Barbados in 1976.
Richard Marns Bill Line
Our thanks to all of our Presidents for their time, generosity and wise counsel.
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David Sayer
1960 to 1963
Ken Merton
1964 to 1967
Tim Clemes
1968 1969
Bill Brooks
1970 to 1973
1980 to 1985
Bill Line
1974 to 1978
Fred Jackson
1979
John Lewis Snr
1986 to 1992
Cliff Cansdale
1993 to 1995
Alf Adams
1996 1997
Bill Taylor
1998 to 2000
Richard Marns
2001 to 2006
Denis Reed
2007 to 2010
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For details of all of our officers since our formation in 1960, please visit our side menu Roll of Honour
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