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The Cricket Society encapsulates all that is good and wholesome about the game. Watching cricket in lovely places amongst friends; absorbed by its rich literature; enjoying the Society's sociable atmosphere.
The Cricket Society provides a healthy, fulfilling and enjoyable culture for lovers of the game.
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John Barclay
The Cricket Society's President John Barclay has been elected President of the MCC at the Annual General Meeting on 13th May 2009.
By tradition the new President is nominated by his predecessor, in this case Derek Underwood, and The Cricket Society Executive and members wish to congratulate John on this signal honour that he has so deservedly received.
President Of The Cricket Society Wins Book Of The Year Award
Congratulations to the President Of The Cricket Society, John Barclay, whose book "Life Beyond The Airing Cupboard" has been awarded The Cricket Society/MCC Book Of The Year.
Receiving his award in the Long Room at Lord's, at an event attended by members of The Cricket Society, MCC, and The Cricket Writers Club, John commented: "What a huge surprise it was and very much an evening to remember in the Long Room.".
The other short-listed books were:
Netherland by Joseph O'Neil
"Pommies" by William Buckland
"Albert Craig Captain Of The Crowd" by Tony Laughton.