Cricket St Thomas Seniors 2

Wednesday 1st July 2026

Funeral service is at St. Andrew's Parish Church, Puckington, Ilminster

on Saturday 18th July 2026 at 11am

Official Opening Today

Spot Team Alex and quite a few familiar faces

WE ARE OFFICIALLY OPENING ON WEDNESDAY 1ST JULY.

The countdown is on for the opening of The Country Inn — your new go-to spot for great drinks, fantastic food, and even better company! 

And just look at that tap lineup 

 Carlsberg Pilsner

 Angelo Poretti

 Estrella Damm

 Thatchers Juicy Apple

 Thatchers Gold

 Hobgoblin Session IPA

 Guinness

 Tribute

 Guest Ales

And a fantastic range of 0% and low alcohol options!

Whether you're after a crisp lager, a refreshing cider, a real ale, or a hoppy IPA, we've got something waiting with your name on it. 

 Opening on 1st July - Cricket St. Thomas Country Inn

 Cold pints, delicious food, and a warm welcome await.

Captain James presents Memorial Trophy 2026
to John Sweet in Specsavers Sunblockers; Roger Stone in Pilotskymasters and Bob Tuttiett in OakleyProv73's and his sponsored OmegaRanger watch.
Sponsorship deals for John's Trousers are available for £200 per square metre.

All the best Roger - with Sir Clive who was in there himself last week undergoing surgery and has a few weeks at home in recovery - whilst still pulling strings for The Open on July 15th.

Thursday 25th June 2026

In one of those lovely calls get from Start Pope - we are informed that Alan Chance passed away last night.

Pictures below go some way to show how this true golfer gave his heart & souls to this Club we call our home.

He was Club Captain ( of Windwhistle ); Seniors Captain; Somerset Golf Union Captain - and a very handy single-figure handicapper. In recent years he has played with The EGGS, but still made to odd cameo appearance.

Had some great friends amongst the Seniors as pictures will show.

It was fateful timing that just last weekend, Jenny was celebrating her 80th Birthday and most of the Family had travelled to Donyatt to Celebrate with them. Visits from Stuart, John Evans, Steve Southgate and many more over the weekend.

He had fought a long battle with Prostate Cancer, which unfortunately spread to other parts has he gradually lost his mobility and of course his beloved Golf.

Lots of comments in already from WhatsApp:-

[25/06, 12:10] James Siabi: Gentlemen

A very sad news. Without offending anyone, one of the nicest & kindest members, Alan Chance passed away last night.

A truly nice guy who will be missed enormously.

On behalf of our group I offer our condolences to his family and friends

RIP Alan

[25/06, 12:12] Mike HONE: Sad news indeed, such a lovely man...RIP Alan 😥

[25/06, 12:20] Eric Williams: Desperately sad news. Alan was an absolute legend.

[25/06, 12:31] Keith Hunt: He has had a long struggle, now in peace. One of the nicest people you would ever come across, a true Gentleman.

[25/06, 13:07] Gordon Brent: A true gent RIP mate

[25/06, 13:09] Clive Fisk: Always with a smile, always!

Will be sadly missed.

[25/06, 13:11] Paul Bennett One of the best club Captains and a true Gentleman he will be missed

[25/06, 13:13] Peter Spencer-Farr: Really sad, one of the very best to have known. Always jovial and fun to be with. Loved and respected by all! R.I.P.

[25/06, 13:24] Ian Thomas: The first senior I played with in a club friendly, such a lovely person and a privilege to have known. RIP Alan...

[25/06, 13:24] Steve Holt: I can't add anything other than to support all the above comments. RIP Alan.

[25/06, 13:33] Roger STONE: Rest in peace number1, will miss seeing and playing with you.

[25/06, 13:36] Martyn Hartley: What a great loss such a lovely man and great character will be missed

[25/06, 13:48] Barrie Heath: Played with him many times over the years, we always had a good laugh as has already been said, a true gent.

[25/06, 15:15] Norman Markby: What a lovely lovely man who will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to jenny and his family.

RIP Alan

[25/06, 15:51] Roger STONE: In better days ( Thanks for Pic Roger)

[25/06, 18:57] Bob Dennett: I will you mate, RIP

[25/06, 21:13] Terry Rutherford: I have known Alan for almost 30 years he was a true gentleman and I was lucky enough to know him as a friend he will be missed by everyone who knew him R.I.P my friend 😢😢😢

[26/06, 05:43] Bob Barrow: To the Chance family, A real gentleman, now gone to rest, fond memories.

[26/06, 17:12] Andy Rowland : Dear All from afar:

Very sad to hear about the passing of Alan, he was a lovely man whose advice I sought often when captain. Always jovial and greeted me with a firm handshake.

[26/06, 17:12] Clive Fisk: I played with Alan some time ago, sharing medical terms for most of the round.

I remember saying, "remember when all we used to talk about were girls”?- Reply, "long time ago Clive”!

I asked him where he lived. “A house in Donyatt on the river”.

I replied “ I lived there 60 years ago”!

I can say this. I loved him!

27/06, 11:00] Edmondo Paoloni:

Farewell racing partner I will miss you, Edmondo

You can add messages by Emailing JKP - john.pearce.windy@gmail.com

Jubilee Salver Winners

Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Tomorrows roll up has been cancelled due to the heat. Also all the greens have been covered in sand. If you still want to play you will need to book a tee time.