HAMPSHIRE V KENT SPITFIRES (2023)
Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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​A fabulous day at Newclose was blessed with fantastic weather, a crowd in excess of 2,500 and a great cricket match
which was won by Hampshire, who were chasing 325, by 3 wickets with just 9 balls to spare.
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Kent 325-8 (Daniel Bell-Drummond 150) (50 overs)
Hampshire 327-7 (Aneurin Donald 106, Matt Parkinson 4-69)
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The raffle prize winners were:
1 Bat signed by England 2009 Ashes winning team: Ticket no: 0338
2 Two nights stay for two at the Seaview Hotel including 3 course dinner: Ticket no: 0826
3 One night stay for two at the Seaview Hotel including 3 course dinner: Ticket no: 0146
4 Four tickets for England v New Zealand ODI at the Ageas Bowl on 10th September: Ticket no: 0086
5 An hour of cocktails for 4 people at the Seaview Hotel: Ticket no: 0379
6 Three course dinner for two at the Seaview Hotel: Ticket no: 0060
7 Three course dinner for four at the Seaview: Ticket no: 0348
8 Sunday lunch for two at the Seaview Hotel: Ticket no: 0008
9 Two course lunch for two at the Seaview Hotel: Ticket no: 0304
10 Hampshire Cricket shirt signed by the players: Ticket no: 0712
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Congratulations to all the winners; all the prizes have now been claimed.
After playing a ‘behind closed doors’ inter-squad game in May 2021, the Southern Vipers return to play The Blaze (Trent Bridge) on Tuesday 11th July 2023 in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint 50-over Trophy.
Gates open at 9.30am with play commencing at 10.30 and tickets are available via the AGEASBOWL website; adults £7 and U17’s £3. Tickets will be available on the gate at £10 and £5 respectively with parking on the car park field £5.
The Pavilion will be open for drinks and refreshments - plus there will be (i) BBQ’s provided by the Isle of Wight’s two Rosetted Seaview Hotel; (ii) and ice cream from Calbourne Classics.
600 temporary seats are being provided but to guarantee a seat we suggest you bring a festival type chair.
If you would like to watch the cricket in style, we are offering hospitality packages, for £60 (including VAT) provided by the Isle of Wight’s two Rosetted Seaview Hotel.
Breakfast bap on arrival with Tea and Coffee
Premier two course buffet lunch
Traditional Afternoon Tea
Exclusive use of premium indoor seating with view of the cricket throughout the day
Access to the Newclose Marquee Bar throughout the day
Use of the reserved Marquee outdoor seating area throughout the day
Complimentary car parking
To make a reservation, or for further information, please contact vipers@newclose.org
Entrance will be either through the main gates to Newclose on the A3020 (a mile outside Newport) or from the Newport to Sandown cycle track, walking back to the main car park.
Southern Vectis routes 2 and 3 pass by - with a Newclose bus stop immediately outside the ground.
Newclose is Disability Discrimination Act compliant; dogs on leads will also be welcome.
The trustees hope you will pay Newclose a visit and look forward to welcoming you.
Monday 4th to Wednesday 6th September
IWCB Under 18s v Middlesex Schools (11am)
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Saturday 9th September
Newport CC v Haywards Heath (2pm)
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Saturday 10th September
IWCB Girls' 100 Tournament 10am)