The Seaxe Club
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Founded in 1968, The Seaxe Club is the Official Supporters Club of Middlesex County Cricket Club
, whose principal aim is to support cricket and foster interest at all levels from grass roots to county level within the County of Middlesex.
Its membership is open to all existing members of the County Club, thus defining a 'hard core of support'.
The Seaxe Box is located in the Tavern Stand and serves as a focal point for Seaxe on Middlesex match days at Lord's
providing a welcoming atmosphere for members and their friends. Light refreshments are provided during the tea interval at reasonable prices.
Seaxe arrange the Middlesex coach programme to away games and other activities includes an Awards/Meet the Players evening, an annual dinner and other social events. Regular newsletters keep members in touch.
As well as several awards, which include the 1st XI and 2nd XI players of the year, Seaxe sponsors two Junior Cricket Festivals, which are currently held at Southgate
and Uxbridge
, with prizes awarded to the most promising cricketers. Sponsorship is also provided to young county professionals for winter coaching overseas and support is also given to the Middlesex beneficiary.
Middlesex County Cricket Club
Middlesex County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Middlesex. It was announced in February 2009 that Middlesex changed their limited overs name from the Middlesex Crusaders, to the...
, whose principal aim is to support cricket and foster interest at all levels from grass roots to county level within the County of Middlesex.
Its membership is open to all existing members of the County Club, thus defining a 'hard core of support'.
The Seaxe Box is located in the Tavern Stand and serves as a focal point for Seaxe on Middlesex match days at Lord's
Lord's Cricket Ground
Lord's Cricket Ground is a cricket venue in St John's Wood, London. Named after its founder, Thomas Lord, it is owned by Marylebone Cricket Club and is the home of Middlesex County Cricket Club, the England and Wales Cricket Board , the European Cricket Council and, until August 2005, the...
providing a welcoming atmosphere for members and their friends. Light refreshments are provided during the tea interval at reasonable prices.
Seaxe arrange the Middlesex coach programme to away games and other activities includes an Awards/Meet the Players evening, an annual dinner and other social events. Regular newsletters keep members in touch.
As well as several awards, which include the 1st XI and 2nd XI players of the year, Seaxe sponsors two Junior Cricket Festivals, which are currently held at Southgate
Southgate, London
Southgate is an area of north London, England, primarily within the London Borough of Enfield, although parts of its western fringes lie within the London Borough of Barnet. It is located around north of Charing Cross. The name is derived from being the south gate to Enfield Chase...
and Uxbridge
Uxbridge
Uxbridge is a large town located in north west London, England and is the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Hillingdon. It forms part of the ceremonial county of Greater London. It is located west-northwest of Charing Cross and is one of the major metropolitan centres...
, with prizes awarded to the most promising cricketers. Sponsorship is also provided to young county professionals for winter coaching overseas and support is also given to the Middlesex beneficiary.
Officers
- President Alan Ashton
- Chairman Jane Saxton
- Secretary Elaine Knight
- Treasurer David Killick
Committee
- Coach Organiser Steve Baldwin
- Editor of "Seaxe News" Alan Ashton
- Membership Secretary Barbara Buxton
- Les Rowland
- Jenny Webley