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Photos/Video: Marching Of The Cup In Somerset
Crowds gathered outside Somerset Cricket Club tonight [Aug 17] as the club hosted their “Marching of the Cup” event with team captain Jordan DeSilva leading the way riding a horse and holding the coveted trophy, celebrating their 2018 Cup Match Classic win. Following behind the captain were other team players, supporters, family and friends... Read more of this article
Angelina Bean Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
Angelina Bean was joined by family, friends, and political leaders yesterday [Aug 16] to celebrate a very special birthday, receiving a visit from Deputy Governor Alison Crocket, Minister of Government Reform Lovitta Foggo and MP Michael Scott as she turned 100 years old. Angelina Bean was born on August 16th 1918, married her late husband Herman Bean... Read more of this article
Photos: Final Cup Match Preparations At SCC
After months of preparation and planning, Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] are conducting the final preparations for the much anticipated annual Cup Match Classic, which is set to get underway tomorrow [Aug 2]. Thousands of people expected to attend the event over the two day period, enjoying a tradition that spans over a century and started to celebrate... Read more of this article
Somerset Captain: ‘We Are Looking To Win’
[Written by Don Burgess] Somerset Cup Match captain is quite confident of not only retaining the trophy for the Red and Blue but winning it outright on home ground. Somerset had dominated the Classic since 2012 when they won the Cup with an emphatic 10-wicket victory. Since that win, they have mainly stayed with the same squad from year to year, and... Read more of this article
Govt Presents $75,000 To SCC For Cup Match
Government presented a $75,000 cheque to Somerset Cricket Club to assist with hosting the Cup Match event, saying “this increased level of support from the Bermuda Government is essential to ensure that as country we uphold our cultural traditions.” Premier David Burt said, “One of the best parts about the Cup Match holiday is the... Read more of this article
2018 Cup Match Teams Selected & Announced
Selectors at the Somerset Cricket Club and St. George’s Cricket Club met tonight [July 28] to decide who will represent their respective clubs at the upcoming 116th Annual Cup Match Classic and both clubs have now announced their teams. Defending Cup Match champions Somerset Cricket Club made two changes to their team adding two colts. Cleveland... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Lighting Of Somerset Bridge
The Sandys Parish Council hosted a gathering tonight [July 21] at Somerset Bridge where attendees where able to see the Cup Match decorations on the bridge and themed lighting lining the bridge was turned on. Joining the Council was Somerset Cricket Club President Vashun Blanchette, John Stovell, a former captain of the Somerset Cricket Club Cup Match... Read more of this article
Somerset Cricket Club Cup Match Training
Somerset Cricket Club announced that all interested players are welcome to participate in Cup Match training. A spokesperson said, “Somerset Cricket Club is pleased to announce that all interested players are welcome to participate in Cup Match training. Training will be held every Tuesday and Wednesday beginning on July 3 at 6:30 p.m. sharp. “All... Read more of this article
Sandys Parish Council Public Meeting On June 21
Sandys Parish Council is inviting the public to attend a meeting on Thursday [June 21] at 7.00pm at Sandys Secondary Middle School. The event flyer says, “Presentation by Jamillah Lodge, BEDC New Financial Products and Valerius G. Jean Louis Community Policing. Refreshments will be served.” Related Stories Sandys Secondary/Middle School Reunion Video... Read more of this article
Somerset Cricket Club Elects New President
Somerset Cricket Club has announced that their new President is Vashun Blanchette, with Mr Blanchette replacing Alfred Maybury, who served for seven years. In an online post, Somerset Cricket Club said, “It’s been a long night but SCC remains strong and committed to service. Thank you for 7 excellent years of steadfast decisions and growth President... Read more of this article
Somerset Cricket Club AGM On November 30
Somerset Cricket Club will be hold their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 30 at 7.30pm. A spokesperson said, “Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Somerset Cricket Club, Inc. will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Agenda: as per notice board. “By order of the president” Related Stories SBRC... Read more of this article
Clocktower Mall Re-Opens After Appliance Issue
[Updated] WEDCO Offices and Clocktower Mall have been closed today [Aug 29] as while initial testing indicates there is no gas leak, officials said they “must err on the side of caution” and are “investigating the source of the odor.” Dockyard offered an initial update on social media, saying, “Due to a gas leak within... Read more of this article
Somerset Captain “Confident” Ahead Of Match
[Written by Don Burgess] Is Somerset even stronger now that it has lost Janeiro Tucker and Jacobi Robinson to retirement? While the idea may seem preposterous to some, and downright heresy to others, which could be the case. Youth is being served with Kamau Leverock, and Dion Stovell recalled to the squad. Leverock could very well be Bermuda’s best... Read more of this article
Video Charts Dockyard’s Restoration Journey
A new video charting the multi-million dollar restoration work at the Royal Naval Dockyard has today been released. The West End Development Corporation is investing approximately $13 million in projects in The West End, including high profile developments such as new energy efficient LED lighting within the Royal Naval Dockyard. In the video, WEDCO... Read more of this article
Somerset Cricket Club Cup Match Training
Somerset Cricket Club announced that all interested players are welcome to participate in Cup Match training. “Training will be held every Tuesday beginning on June 27 at 6:30 p.m. sharp. All interested players are welcome,” a spokesperson said. Related Stories Players Welcome To Cup Match Training Somerset CC Cup Match Training To Begin Somerset... Read more of this article
Donations Made For Somerset Cricket Club Wall
Members of the community, including OBA MPs, have donated towards getting the wall built at the Somerset Cricket Club. The matter came to public attention recently as Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said that he feels the Governor should not be invited to present the Cup at Cup Match, explaining to Parliament that he told Somerset Cricket... Read more of this article