Lashings http://www.lashings.co.uk// en NetDirector 5 steve@lashings.co.uk info@gforces.co.uk NOTT AND MOSS ENJOY LASHINGS EXPERIENCE http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/632/NOTT-AND-MOSS-ENJOY-LASHINGS-EXPERIENCE <span style="font-family: arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: #ffffff; line-height: 19px" class="Apple-style-span"><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 14px; font-... Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/632/NOTT-AND-MOSS-ENJOY-LASHINGS-EXPERIENCE LASHINGS OFFER SOLUTION http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/633/LASHINGS-OFFER-SOLUTION <span style="font-family: arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: #ffffff; line-height: 19px" class="Apple-style-span"><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 14px; margi... Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/633/LASHINGS-OFFER-SOLUTION HIGHWAYS SUFFER UNDER MARSHALL LAW http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/634/HIGHWAYS-SUFFER-UNDER-MARSHALL-LAW <span style="font-family: arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: #ffffff; line-height: 19px" class="Apple-style-span"><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 14px; margi... Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/634/HIGHWAYS-SUFFER-UNDER-MARSHALL-LAW AITKEN: "THE BALL'S IN YOUR COURT." http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/640/AITKEN:-"THE-BALL'S-IN-YOUR-COURT." <span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 17px" class="Apple-style-span"><div style="line-height: 17px"><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#FFCC00">LASHINGS have asked Maidst... Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/640/AITKEN:-"THE-BALL'S-IN-YOUR-COURT." "UNREALISTIC" OFFER REJECTED http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/641/"UNREALISTIC"-OFFER-REJECTED <span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #ffcc00; line-height: 17px" class="Apple-style-span"><div>LASHINGS have rejected Maidstone United&rsquo;s initial proposal for a takeover, describing the ter... Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/641/"UNREALISTIC"-OFFER-REJECTED NO REST FOR LASHINGS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/645/NO-REST-FOR-LASHINGS <p><span style="font-size: small; color: #ffcc00" class="Apple-style-span">WHILE the English season is sadly now over, there's still a great deal going on at Lashings, with the Henry Blofeld Curry season now in full swing and another of our famous Full Mo... Fri, 8 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/645/NO-REST-FOR-LASHINGS MIN'S MEN RULE THE DAY http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/646/MIN'S-MEN-RULE-THE-DAY <span style="font-family: arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: #ffffff; line-height: 19px" class="Apple-style-span"><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 14px; margi... Fri, 8 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/646/MIN'S-MEN-RULE-THE-DAY LORD'S GALA RAISES OVER £100,000 http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/647/LORD'S-GALA-RAISES-OVER-£100,000- <span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 17px" class="Apple-style-span"><div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#FFFFFF"><span style="font-size: large" class="Apple-style-sp... Fri, 8 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/647/LORD'S-GALA-RAISES-OVER-£100,000- JAMAICA? http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/648/JAMAICA? <p><span style="font-size: small; color: #ffcc00" class="Apple-style-span">THE World XI's chairman David Folb left a foggy English autumn behind this week when he jetted off to the more forgiving climate of Montego, to discuss a possible future Lashings t... Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/648/JAMAICA? LOU'S FINEST HOUR http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/667/LOU'S-FINEST-HOUR <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#FFCC00">THE summer may seem a long way away at the moment, especially if you're currently in the UK, but you can rekindle memories of one of the finest afternoons of the past season by clicking</font><font class="App... Tue, 9 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/667/LOU'S-FINEST-HOUR ROUND-UP http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/668/ROUND-UP <span style="font-family: arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: #ffffff; line-height: 19px" class="Apple-style-span"><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 14px; margi... Tue, 9 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/668/ROUND-UP MY DEAR OLD THINGS! http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/669/MY-DEAR-OLD-THINGS! <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 20px" class="Apple-style-span"><div style="line-height: 17px"><em><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#FFCC00"><span style="font-size: small" cla... Tue, 9 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/669/MY-DEAR-OLD-THINGS! ZULQARNAIN UPDATE http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/685/ZULQARNAIN-UPDATE <p><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#FFCC00">LASHINGS chairman David Folb spoke to Zulqarnain Haider today, ahead of tomorrow's planned meeting in London.</font></p><p><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#FFCC00">Initial discussions proved positive... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/685/ZULQARNAIN-UPDATE ZULQARNAIN: AN OPEN INVITATION http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/686/ZULQARNAIN:-AN-OPEN-INVITATION <span style="font-family: arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: #ffffff; line-height: 19px" class="Apple-style-span"><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 14px; margi... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/686/ZULQARNAIN:-AN-OPEN-INVITATION ZULQARNAIN: ANOTHER UPDATE http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/689/ZULQARNAIN:-ANOTHER-UPDATE <span style="color: #ffcc00" class="Apple-style-span">LASHINGS chairman David Folb had further discussions with Zulqarnain Haider today, with a view to offering the Pakistan wicket-keeper a contract for next season. Although no agreement has been finalise... Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/689/ZULQARNAIN:-ANOTHER-UPDATE MERRY XMAS FROM LASHINGS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/703/MERRY-XMAS-FROM-LASHINGS <p><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00">WE'D like to wish all our fans, sponsors and players a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Lashings. On the cricketing front the term &quot;holiday period&quot; is something of a mis... Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/703/MERRY-XMAS-FROM-LASHINGS 'WHAT A MARVELLOUS DELIVERY' http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/704/'WHAT-A-MARVELLOUS-DELIVERY' <span style="font-family: arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: #ffcc00; line-height: 14px" class="Apple-style-span">EVERYONE at Lashings would like to offer congratulations to Henry and Tara Olonga, on the birth of their daughter... Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/704/'WHAT-A-MARVELLOUS-DELIVERY' RICHIE NAMED WEST INDIES MANAGER http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/706/RICHIE-NAMED-WEST-INDIES-MANAGER LASHINGS were delighted to learn that our original superstar signing, one-time captain and long-time stalwart Richie Richardson has been named manager of the West Indies. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/706/RICHIE-NAMED-WEST-INDIES-MANAGER Mini Tour Reveals Great 2011 Venues http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/710/Mini-Tour-Reveals-Great-2011-Venues Lashings' Marketing Director Glenn Aitken and Match Liaison Manager Helen Scott recently returned from a gruelling schedule of meetings with 'new for 2011' fixture organisers. Thu, 3 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/710/Mini-Tour-Reveals-Great-2011-Venues ABU DHABI TOUR LOOMS LARGE http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/713/ABU-DHABI-TOUR-LOOMS-LARGE Just 6 weeks to go for the opening event in the Lashings World XI 2011 season, the prestigious Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi Cricket Festival, playing in 3 of the many cricket events planned from 22-29 March. Mon, 7 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/713/ABU-DHABI-TOUR-LOOMS-LARGE Fixture organisers get creative for 2011 http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/714/Fixture-organisers-get-creative-for-2011- Clubs and schools who are lucky enough to be hosting the legendary Lashings World XI this summer are coming up with new ideas to make the day more enjoyable for corporate guests, cricket fans and families. Wed, 9 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/714/Fixture-organisers-get-creative-for-2011- 'WISDEN CRICKETER' MANAGER JOINS LASHINGS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/716/'WISDEN-CRICKETER'-MANAGER-JOINS-LASHINGS- Colin Ackehurst has joined Lashings World XI as Advertisement Manager of their prestigious Yearbook, after almost 20 years at Wisden. Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/716/'WISDEN-CRICKETER'-MANAGER-JOINS-LASHINGS- EMIRATES PALACE PREVIEW http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/719/EMIRATES-PALACE-PREVIEW <span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif" class="Apple-style-span"><font size="2" class="Apple-style-span"><div style="line-height: 17px"><font face="Tahoma" style="line-height: normal" class="ecxApple-style-span">WITH ... Wed, 9 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/719/EMIRATES-PALACE-PREVIEW CHAIRMAN PASSES FITNESS TEST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/725/CHAIRMAN-PASSES-FITNESS-TEST <div>WE ARE delighted to announce that Lashings chairman David Folb has joined the World XI in Abu Dhabi for the Emirates Palace Festival, after undergoing a successful operation last week.</div><div>Folb, who transformed Lashings from a pub team into a s... Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/725/CHAIRMAN-PASSES-FITNESS-TEST BRENTWOOD ANNOUNCE LASHINGS MATCH http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/724/BRENTWOOD-ANNOUNCE-LASHINGS-MATCH <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 12px" class="Apple-style-span"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: in... Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/724/BRENTWOOD-ANNOUNCE-LASHINGS-MATCH LASHINGS IN SPONSORSHIP COUP http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/727/LASHINGS-IN-SPONSORSHIP-COUP <div style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; background-color: #ffffff"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px" class="Apple-style-span"><div style="lin... Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/727/LASHINGS-IN-SPONSORSHIP-COUP COME DINE WITH DOWNEND http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/728/COME-DINE-WITH-DOWNEND <div>DOWNEND Cricket Club have unveiled a range of corporate hospitality packages for their game with the World XI on Friday July 22.</div><div>The Bristol-based side, once home of the great WG Grace and whose past players include Chris Broad and Allan Bo... Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/728/COME-DINE-WITH-DOWNEND RICHIE INTERVIEW http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/729/RICHIE-INTERVIEW <div>LASHINGS legend Richie Richardson is settling nicely into his new role as manager of the West Indies.</div><div>During a hectic World Cup campaign in the sub-continent, Richie, who has been a Lashings stalwart for the past 15 years since his retireme... Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/729/RICHIE-INTERVIEW EMIRATES FESTIVAL UNDERWAY http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/730/EMIRATES-FESTIVAL-UNDERWAY <p>The annual Emirates Palace Festival is now well underway. The week-long festival began with a press conference which saw Lashings World XI manager John Lever and new captain Phil DeFrietas address the Abu Dhabi media, with peerless broadcaster Henry Bl... Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/730/EMIRATES-FESTIVAL-UNDERWAY LASHINGS NET OPENING VICTORY http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/731/LASHINGS-NET-OPENING-VICTORY <div>LASHINGS won the opening game of the Emirates Palace Festival, beating their hosts, the British Ambassador's Club, by 143 runs.</div><div>The World XI batted first and after an early wobble which saw them lurch to 44-3, they posted a daunting total o... Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/731/LASHINGS-NET-OPENING-VICTORY TIME OUT FOR LASHINGS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/732/TIME-OUT-FOR-LASHINGS <p> THE Abu Dhabi version of Time Out includes an interview with the doyen of the cricket broadcasting industry, Henry Blofeld. Blowers has been commentating on Lashings games for a number of years now and counts himself as a close personal friend of cha... Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/732/TIME-OUT-FOR-LASHINGS HARRIS AND LATIF STAR IN SECOND WIN http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/733/HARRIS-AND-LATIF-STAR-IN-SECOND-WIN <div>AS expected the World XI made it two out of two in the Emirates Palace Festival, when they beat the Emirates Palace Gentlemen's Club by 127 runs.</div><div>Following on from their comfortable win over the British Ambassador's Club on Thursday, Lashin... Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/733/HARRIS-AND-LATIF-STAR-IN-SECOND-WIN THE PERFECT PHILLIP http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/734/THE-PERFECT-PHILLIP <div>THE third game of the Emirates Palace Festival witnessed a breathtaking display of hitting by Lashings captain Phillip DeFreitas.</div><div>The World XI beat Henry Blofeld's XI by a mammoth 323-run margin, but the story of the day was Daffy's 208, sc... Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/734/THE-PERFECT-PHILLIP 2011 SQUAD UNVEILED! http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/741/2011-SQUAD-UNVEILED! <span> <p> THE Lashings World XI is delighted to unveil its squad for the 2011 season. Following his successful stint as captain in our recent tour of Abu Dhabi, Phil DeFreitas will skipper the side, while former captains Richie Richardson and Chris Har... Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/741/2011-SQUAD-UNVEILED! ZULQARNAIN CONTACTS LASHINGS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/743/ZULQARNAIN-CONTACTS-LASHINGS <span> <p> ZULQARNAIN Haider has contacted Lashings, after it was reported earlier today (Monday) that he was&nbsp;set to be offered a deal by World XI, according to the Pakistan website &ldquo;The News&rdquo;. </p> <p> Lashings first expressed an i... Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/743/ZULQARNAIN-CONTACTS-LASHINGS LASHINGS TEAM UP WITH SKY SPORTS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/746/LASHINGS-TEAM-UP-WITH-SKY-SPORTS <p> <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium','sans-serif'; color: #ffc000; font-size: 11pt"><font color="#ffcc00">The Lashings World XI are delighted to announce a major new collaboration with Sky Sports.</font></span> </p> ... Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/746/LASHINGS-TEAM-UP-WITH-SKY-SPORTS LASHINGS IN THE HEADLINES http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/747/LASHINGS-IN-THE-HEADLINES <div>WITH less than a fortnight to go to the start of the new season, Lashings have been making the news at home and abroad.</div><div>Pakistan&rsquo;s<a href="http://nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/Sports/14-May-2011/Haider-kee... Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/747/LASHINGS-IN-THE-HEADLINES BREAKING: BLOWERS IN TOWN http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/749/BREAKING:-BLOWERS-IN-TOWN <p><span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium', sans-serif; font-size: medium; color: #ffc000" class="Apple-style-span">Lashings are delighted to confirm that Henry Blofeld will be commentating at our first game of the season tomorrow at Rockhampto... Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/749/BREAKING:-BLOWERS-IN-TOWN JAFFER IS UNPLAYABLE http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/751/JAFFER-IS-UNPLAYABLE <p>WASIM Jaffer lived up to his name on Friday, hitting a magnificent century to steer the World XI out of some choppy waters in their opening game of the season with Rockhampton.</p><p>Lashings were in difficulty at 75-4, but Jaffer proved unplayable, sm... Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/751/JAFFER-IS-UNPLAYABLE THE RETURN OF JAFFER http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/752/THE-RETURN-OF-JAFFER <font face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><font color="#ffcc00"><p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small" class="Apple-style-span">THE 110-run margin of victory might suggest otherwise, but Lashings didn't have things all their own way when they made t... Wed, 1 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/752/THE-RETURN-OF-JAFFER BARBADOS, BARBADOS, BARBADOS! http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/753/BARBADOS,-BARBADOS,-BARBADOS! <p>The magnificent island of Barbados figures heavily in the Lashings program in 2011 with both Barbados Tourism Authority and SMILE Caribbean Group Travel providing auction items for fundraising at events throughout the summer.</p><p>With the assistance ... Thu, 2 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/753/BARBADOS,-BARBADOS,-BARBADOS! EVERSLEY SIGN UP FOR NEXT TWO YEARS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/757/EVERSLEY-SIGN-UP-FOR-NEXT-TWO-YEARS <p> <span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: small" class="Apple-style-span">Another great day at Eversley Cricket Club has prompted the club to book Lashings for a fixture in each of the next two years.</span> </p> <p> <font size="2" class="Apple-styl... Tue, 7 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/757/EVERSLEY-SIGN-UP-FOR-NEXT-TWO-YEARS FRIDAY PREVIEW http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/758/FRIDAY-PREVIEW <div>'THIS is the biggest day ever on our village green, that is for sure,' said one of the inhabitants of North Stifford, as he contemplated the arrival of Lashings World XI in his village this Friday (June 10).</div><div>The World XI will be taking on B... Wed, 8 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/758/FRIDAY-PREVIEW LASHINGS WIN AGAIN http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/759/LASHINGS-WIN-AGAIN <div> <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00">ONCE again the World XI were victorious on Friday, though once again they were made to work for their victory by a local side, this time Belhus CC, who they took on in a 35-over match in the Essex vill... Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/759/LASHINGS-WIN-AGAIN PRESS WATCH http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/760/PRESS-WATCH <div> <div> WITH a roster of talent that includes almost every world cricket star to have played the game in the last two decades, Lashings are seldom out of the headlines. </div> <div> Today&rsquo;s Independent includes a particularly illuminating a... Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/760/PRESS-WATCH BELHUS REPORT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/762/BELHUS-REPORT <p> THERE'S an excellent report of our game with Belhus CC now online courtesy of the yourthurrock.co.uk website which you can read by clicking here, complete with some video footage of Henry Olonga entertaining a crowd of around 600 before the start of ... Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/762/BELHUS-REPORT RASHID'S RETURN http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/763/RASHID'S-RETURN <div> LASHINGS can confirm that Rashid Latif will be making an iminent return to the club, after quitting his position as coach of the Afghanistan national team. </div> <div> The Pakistan wicket-keeper has played for Lashings for a number of seasons ... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/763/RASHID'S-RETURN A FLASH OF GORDON http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/764/A-FLASH-OF-GORDON <div> WEST Indies legend Gordon Greenidge was due to make the first of half a dozen appearances for the World XI in a seven-a-side tournament at Burbage today (Friday). </div> <div> Greenidge, a long-standing friend of Lashings' chairman David Folb, w... Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/764/A-FLASH-OF-GORDON LASHINGS WIN BY 29 RUNS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/774/LASHINGS-WIN-BY-29-RUNS <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm"> IT was a close run thing in the end, but the Lashings World XI maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 29-run win over Trowbridge. Mo Akram captained the side in the absence of Phil DeFreitas and the World XI, ... Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/774/LASHINGS-WIN-BY-29-RUNS BREAKING: INZAMAM APPEARS THIS FRIDAY http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/775/BREAKING:-INZAMAM-APPEARS-THIS-FRIDAY Breaking news: Inzamam-ul-Haq will be playing for Lashings this Friday at Brentwood. The Pakistan legend will be appearing for the World XI for the first time in four years. Gordon Greenidge will also appear. More to follow. ... Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/775/BREAKING:-INZAMAM-APPEARS-THIS-FRIDAY RASHID EXCLUSIVE http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/777/RASHID-EXCLUSIVE <div> <em><font size="3" class="Apple-style-span">A WEEK after he resigned as coach of the Afghanistan national team, Rashid Latif was back with the club he refers to as his &ldquo;family&rdquo; yesterday, playing for Lashings.</font></em> </div> <div>... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/777/RASHID-EXCLUSIVE PRESSWATCH: ANOTHER LASH IN 2012 http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/778/PRESSWATCH:-ANOTHER-LASH-IN-2012 <div> <span style="font-size: medium" class="Apple-style-span"><em><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffffff">THE World XI's recent trips to Wiltshire on the 2011 Lombard Tour went down a storm with local fans and media alike. The Wiltshire Gazette &... Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/778/PRESSWATCH:-ANOTHER-LASH-IN-2012 INZY, ARNOLD, MATTHEWS CONFIRMED http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/780/INZY,-ARNOLD,-MATTHEWS-CONFIRMED <div> <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00">WE'RE delighted to be able to announce that Inzamam-ul-Haq will be playing in both games in this week's doubleheader - and can reveal that Sri Lanka's Russell Arnold will play for the World XI on Thurs... Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/780/INZY,-ARNOLD,-MATTHEWS-CONFIRMED DUCKWORTH/LEWIS-ED? http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/781/DUCKWORTH/LEWIS-ED? <div> OFFICIALLY the World XI remain unbeaten this season after last Friday's game with Brentwood ended in a rain-affected draw, but what would have happened if the Duckworth-Lewis Method had been used? </div> <div> Lashings had posted 229-5 from thei... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/781/DUCKWORTH/LEWIS-ED? FREAK SHOW IN DARTFORD http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/782/FREAK-SHOW-IN-DARTFORD <div> LASHINGS were comfortable 71-run winners over Dartford Schools on Friday, despite an admirable stand of 108 by the home side's openers. </div> <div> As ever Lashings batted first and Ian Harvey, aka the Freak, proved the top scorer, hitting an u... Sun, 3 Jul 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/782/FREAK-SHOW-IN-DARTFORD NO HAQ-ING SCANDAL AT VALENCE http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/792/NO-HAQ-ING-SCANDAL-AT-VALENCE <p> INZAMAM-UL-HAQ blasted his fourth half-century in as many appearances for Lashings as they cruised to victory at Sutton Valence School on Friday. </p> <p> After a heroic performance last year in which the school pushed Lashings all the way to the... Fri, 8 Jul 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/792/NO-HAQ-ING-SCANDAL-AT-VALENCE LASHINGS PULL LEVER http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/794/LASHINGS-PULL-LEVER <div> ESSEX legend John Lever returns to the Lashings line-up for tomorrow's game in his home county, against Hadleigh &amp; Thundersley. </div> <div> Inzamam-Ul-Haq tops the bill for the World XI, part of a quintet of Asian superstars that also inclu... Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/794/LASHINGS-PULL-LEVER MARSHALL LAW IN ESSEX http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/796/MARSHALL-LAW-IN-ESSEX <div> THE World XI faced stiffer opposition than they might have expected on Tuesday, when they travelled to Essex to take on Haldeigh &amp; Thundersley, but a half-century from James Marshall proved the cornerstone of an ultimately comfortable win. </d... Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/796/MARSHALL-LAW-IN-ESSEX LAST CHANCE TO SEE: INZAMAM http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/802/LAST-CHANCE-TO-SEE:-INZAMAM <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm; font-style: normal; line-height: 0.5cm; widows: 2; orphans: 2"> <font face="Calibri, sans-serif"><font size="2" color="#ffcc00">INZAMAM makes his last appearance for the World XI this afternoon when Lashings take on Brixwo... Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/802/LAST-CHANCE-TO-SEE:-INZAMAM PRESSWATCH: IN THE NEWS AGAIN! http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/804/PRESSWATCH:-IN-THE-NEWS-AGAIN! <div> <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00"> THE British media seemed to be in danger of imploding this week, with coverage of the phone-hacking scandal threatening to reach saturation levels in the news media and the sports pages dominated by ... Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/804/PRESSWATCH:-IN-THE-NEWS-AGAIN! NO HICK-UP AT BRIXWORTH http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/803/NO-HICK-UP-AT-BRIXWORTH <div> A CENTURY from Graeme Hick helped Lashings to a 73-run win over Brixworth in Northamptonshire on Friday. </div> <div> Hick brought up his hundred with a six in the final over of Lashings' innings, the World XI setting a formidable total of 297-5... Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/803/NO-HICK-UP-AT-BRIXWORTH LASHINGS BOOST FOR HOSPITAL http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/805/LASHINGS-BOOST-FOR-HOSPITAL <div> <font size="2" class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00"><em>THE World XI's match at Brixworth on Friday helped provide Northampton General Hospital with a state-of-the-art incubator that will prove invaluable in helping some of the poorliest childr... Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/805/LASHINGS-BOOST-FOR-HOSPITAL BREAKING: COURTNEY RETURNS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/806/BREAKING:-COURTNEY-RETURNS <div> <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00">The squad for our West Country double-header on Thursday and Friday has been announced and the breaking news is that Courtney Walsh will play the first in a series of games for the World XI in the latt... Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/806/BREAKING:-COURTNEY-RETURNS TWO DAYS, TWO WINS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/808/TWO-DAYS,-TWO-WINS <div>It's the busiest spell of the season so far for Lashings.</div><div>The World XI's mini-tour of the West Country saw them win twice in as many days and they now face a further three fixtures this week.</div><div>On Thursday Lashings were in Somerset ... Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/808/TWO-DAYS,-TWO-WINS THINK FLOYD http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/809/THINK-FLOYD <div> THERE are just 24 hours to go before the World XI take on the Surrey-based Horsley and Send Cricket Club under the gaze of the Sky Sports' cameras. </div> <div> TV presenter Matt Floyd will be our Star For The Day and if you can't make it to Wed... Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/809/THINK-FLOYD ONE DOWN: TWO TO GO http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/810/ONE-DOWN:-TWO-TO-GO <p> LASHINGS have won the first game in this week's triple header, beating the Surrey side Horsley &amp; Send by 129 runs. </p> <p> Lashings posted 256-6 from their 35 overs, with the Sky Sports presenter Matt Floyd making a respectable 22. In reply H... Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/810/ONE-DOWN:-TWO-TO-GO THE BUCKS STOP HERE http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/811/THE-BUCKS-STOP-HERE <div> LASHINGS made it two out of three on Thursday, comfortably winning the second part of this week's triple-header at Eversholt CC in Buckinghamshire. </div> <div> Once again the World XI came within a whisker of reaching 300, posting 296-7 from th... Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/811/THE-BUCKS-STOP-HERE LASHINGS CHECK OUT AT PRIORY http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/812/LASHINGS-CHECK-OUT-AT-PRIORY <p> IT had to happen sooner or later and for the first time this season Lashings lost yesterday (Friday), when they suffered a surprise Twenty20 defeat at the hands of Reigate Priory. </p> <p> Lashings posted a modest looking 147 from their 20 overs a... Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/812/LASHINGS-CHECK-OUT-AT-PRIORY CHESSINGTON REPORT ONLINE http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/814/CHESSINGTON-REPORT-ONLINE <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm; font-style: normal; line-height: 0.5cm; widows: 2; orphans: 2"> &nbsp; </p> <p> <font size="2" class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00">You can now read a full report of our narrow(ish) win over Chessington Cricket Club l... Wed, 3 Aug 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/814/CHESSINGTON-REPORT-ONLINE PRESSWATCH http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/816/PRESSWATCH <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm"> IF you're feeling in anyway downcast about the news at the moment, may we suggest, as the perfect antidote, that you pack up your troubles in a cold bag and head to watch Lashings this week? </p> <p style="margin-botto... Sat, 6 Aug 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/816/PRESSWATCH COME ON DAD! http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/818/COME-ON-DAD! The Harris family are commited to Lashings through and through. While dad Chris was hoiking the cricket ball onto the railway line at Horsley and Send, this young 'un was practising in the hope of following in dad's footsteps. ... Sun, 7 Aug 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/818/COME-ON-DAD! MARSHALL LAW IN BROMLEY http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/820/MARSHALL-LAW-IN-BROMLEY <p> BEFORE anyone panics, the headline is of course a topical reference to Lashings' Kiwi run machine James Marshall and not to any kind of police crackdown in a charmingly leafy corner of metropolitan Kent. </p> <p> James was in sensational form for... Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/820/MARSHALL-LAW-IN-BROMLEY HAVERHILL SCOREFLASH http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/821/HAVERHILL-SCOREFLASH Hot on the heels of a high-scoring win over Bromley on Wednesday, Lashings made it two wins out of two with a victory over the Essex side Haverhill yesterday. Lashings posted 201-8, with Haverhill making 169-9 in reply. More details to follow. Today the W... Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/821/HAVERHILL-SCOREFLASH ALL WIGHT ON THE NIGHT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/822/ALL-WIGHT-ON-THE-NIGHT <p> <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00">You can read an extended interview with Henry Olonga, courtesy of the Isle of Wight County Press,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/the-island-life/sportsman-who-had-the-faith-to-say-stop-40106.as... Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/822/ALL-WIGHT-ON-THE-NIGHT SHILTON'S REPLY PETERS OUT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/824/SHILTON'S-REPLY-PETERS-OUT <div> JAMES Marshall was once again the dominant force in a comprehensive win for Lashings on Sunday, bashing 143, over half the team's total, of 264-3 against the Earl of Shilton although in fairness he didn't give the others much of a look in. </div> ... Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/824/SHILTON'S-REPLY-PETERS-OUT YOUSUF PLAYS THIS FRIDAY http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/825/YOUSUF-PLAYS-THIS-FRIDAY <div> LASHINGS are delighted to announce that the Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf will be playing for us this Friday at Apperley and again on Sunday against Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. </div> <div> One of the most stylish batsmen in world cricket, ... Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/825/YOUSUF-PLAYS-THIS-FRIDAY CRICKET IN ... CROATIA?! http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/826/CRICKET-IN-...-CROATIA?! <div> <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00">LASHINGS' credentials as a trailblazing cricket side are already fairly well established, with the nickname &quot;the Harlem Globetrotters of Cricket&quot; well earned after tours to Abu Dhabi and Sout... Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/826/CRICKET-IN-...-CROATIA?! FORCE IS STRONG WITH WOOKEY http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/828/FORCE-IS-STRONG-WITH-WOOKEY <p> LASHINGS won again yesterday, beating Devizes by 32 runs, though for once the star turn came from one of the home players. </p> <p> The World XI posted 252-5 against the Wiltshire side, with James Marshall hitting 81 and Wasim Jaffer 57. Devizes m... Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/828/FORCE-IS-STRONG-WITH-WOOKEY ASIAN STARS LIGHT UP LASHINGS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/829/ASIAN-STARS-LIGHT-UP-LASHINGS <p style="margin-right: 0.37cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; widows: 2; orphans: 2" align="LEFT"> <span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: 9px" class="Apple-style-span">THERE were two outstanding performances by cricketers from the sub-continent this weekend, as l... Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/829/ASIAN-STARS-LIGHT-UP-LASHINGS GLEE IN THE PARK http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/832/GLEE-IN-THE-PARK <p> <span style="color: #ffcc00" class="Apple-style-span">The World XI notched up its second win in the space of 72 hours, with a 63-run success against a Rotary Club XI at Dean Park in Bournemouth today. In a game reduced to 30 overs per side, Lashings ... Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/832/GLEE-IN-THE-PARK JIMMY BACK FOR PENULTIMATE FIXTURE http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/834/JIMMY-BACK-FOR-PENULTIMATE-FIXTURE <p> <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00">OUR old friend Jimmy Adams is back in the World XI line-up for the penultimate fixture of the season, at The Crab Cricket Club in Yorkshire tomorrow (August 30).</font> </p> <p> <font class="Apple-sty... Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/834/JIMMY-BACK-FOR-PENULTIMATE-FIXTURE CRAB PASTED http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/835/CRAB-PASTED <p> THE penultimate fixture of the season saw Lashings rack up one of their biggest scores of the season against Crab Cricket Club on Tuesday. </p> <p> Despite the fixture being reduced to just 30 overs per side, the World XI smashed 330, setting Crab... Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/835/CRAB-PASTED PM CAMERON'S LASHINGS GIFT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/836/PM-CAMERON'S-LASHINGS-GIFT <p> LASHINGS are delighted to announce that the Prime Minister of Great Britain, David Cameron, has signed a bottle of whisky, to be auctioned at our 'Help for Heroes' game with the House of Commons &amp; Lords Select XI on Sunday. </p> <p> The Prime ... Thu, 1 Sep 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/836/PM-CAMERON'S-LASHINGS-GIFT THANK YOU FROM LASHINGS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/837/THANK-YOU-FROM-LASHINGS <p> LASHINGS would like to thank the small army of volunteers who made Sunday's fixture with the House of Commons XI (which Lashings won by 44 runs) such a success. </p> <p> The match - in aid of the Help for Heroes charity - was nearly cancelled when... Sun, 4 Sep 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/837/THANK-YOU-FROM-LASHINGS SWINGOMETER POINTS TO LASHINGS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/838/SWINGOMETER-POINTS-TO-LASHINGS <div> <font size="2" class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00">JOHN Redwood was compared to a Vulcan at an earlier stage in his political career and there was certainly something other-wordly about his bowling action as he opened play between the House of... Mon, 5 Sep 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/838/SWINGOMETER-POINTS-TO-LASHINGS PRESSWATCH http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/839/PRESSWATCH <div> OUR final fixture of the season, Sunday's match against the House of Commons XI, featured on Meridian News on Monday night and also attracted significant coverage in the local press. </div> <div> The Kent Messenger reporter Chris Hunter attended... Tue, 6 Sep 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/839/PRESSWATCH RICHIE'S BACK IN TOWN! http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/845/RICHIE'S-BACK-IN-TOWN! <div> OUR old friend Richie Richardson is back in the UK for the West Indies Twenty20 mini-series with England. </div> <div> Richie is back in town in his capacity as the West Indies manager, for the two-match series which starts at The Oval this Frid... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/845/RICHIE'S-BACK-IN-TOWN! 2012 FIXTURES: HUGE DEMAND http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/851/2012-FIXTURES:-HUGE-DEMAND- <p> An increase in new fixture enquiries plus the wish of most 2011 hosts to repeat their event again next summer suggest Lashings will provide fundraising opportunities for over 45 charities, schools and cricket clubs next year.&nbsp;Currently there are... Mon, 3 Oct 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/851/2012-FIXTURES:-HUGE-DEMAND- STATEMENT FROM LASHINGS RE: RIVER BAR http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/850/STATEMENT-FROM-LASHINGS-RE:-RIVER-BAR <span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px" class="Apple-style-span"> <div style="line-height: 17px"> <font face="Tahoma" size="2" style="line-height: normal" class="ecxAp... Mon, 3 Oct 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/850/STATEMENT-FROM-LASHINGS-RE:-RIVER-BAR TOO LATE, YOU MISSED IT! http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/852/TOO-LATE,-YOU-MISSED-IT! <p style="text-align: justify"> Sunday 2 October: Guests from around the country enjoyed a fabulous evening with the &quot;Two Henrys&quot; (Blofeld &amp; Olonga) at the iconic La Brasserie restaurant in London. </p> <p style="text-align: justify"> I... Mon, 3 Oct 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/852/TOO-LATE,-YOU-MISSED-IT! PRESSWATCH: PALACE PROBLEMS? http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/853/PRESSWATCH:-PALACE-PROBLEMS? <div> LASHINGS continue to remain in the headlines around the world, despite the domestic season finishing over a month ago. </div> <div> The most dramatic development occured in Abu Dhabi, where the Emirates Palace Hotel has said cricket will no long... Thu, 6 Oct 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/853/PRESSWATCH:-PALACE-PROBLEMS? 37 ... AND RISING http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/856/37-...-AND-RISING <p> <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00"> Demand for Lashings events in 2012 continues to be strong, with the 40 mark not far away. </font> </p> <p> <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00"> NPL Teddington CC and House of Commons XI... Fri, 7 Oct 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/856/37-...-AND-RISING GLENN MOVES ON http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/857/GLENN-MOVES-ON <span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17px" class="Apple-style-span"><font size="2" class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00"> <p style="line-height: 17px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom:... Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/857/GLENN-MOVES-ON THE ONLY WAY FOR ESSEX? http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/860/THE-ONLY-WAY-FOR-ESSEX? <div> THE World XI have been linked with a possible appearance at a revived Southend festival next year. </div> <div> The news comes after Essex County Cricket Club shocked fans in the south of the county by ending over a century of tradition and pull... Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/860/THE-ONLY-WAY-FOR-ESSEX? ALL STAR SOCCER SQUAD NAMED http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/862/ALL-STAR-SOCCER-SQUAD-NAMED <div> WE'RE delighted to be able to announce the full squad for Lashings All Star football game with Maidstone United Veterans on November 6. </div> <div> Lashings' line-up will include former England internationals Nigel Winterburn, Rob Lee, Luther B... Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/862/ALL-STAR-SOCCER-SQUAD-NAMED ROYLE VISIT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/864/ROYLE-VISIT <p> RALF Little, famed for his role as Anthony in the BBC's glorious sitcom The Royle Family, has been added to the squad for Sunday's charity football match with Maidstone United Veterans at Bearsted FC. </p> <p> Little is actually a highly respectab... Thu, 3 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/864/ROYLE-VISIT ALL STAR PEN PICS FOR SUNDAY http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/865/ALL-STAR-PEN-PICS-FOR-SUNDAY <div style="line-height: 17px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px"> <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00">WITH less than 48 hours to go before Sunday's all-star charity match with Maidstone United Vetera... Fri, 4 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/865/ALL-STAR-PEN-PICS-FOR-SUNDAY CHARITY REAPS REWARDS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/866/CHARITY-REAPS-REWARDS- <p> <strong style="color: #ffffff; text-align: justify; font-size: medium">LASHINGS 7 MAIDSTONE 3</strong> </p> <div> <div> <font size="2" class="Apple-style-span"> <div> <font face="'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif" class="Apple-styl... Sun, 6 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/866/CHARITY-REAPS-REWARDS- THINKING OF DAVE http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/867/THINKING-OF-DAVE <div> LASHINGS learned this morning that Dave Lee MBE, the comedian and entertainer who has been a stalwart of the club for a number of years, is seriously ill. </div> <div> The news has come as a serious shock to everyone at the club. </div> <div> ... Mon, 7 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/867/THINKING-OF-DAVE ANTIGUA BOUND http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/868/ANTIGUA-BOUND <div> <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00">THE World XI will be jetting off to the West Indies this Sunday to take part in the Antigua &amp; Barbuda Cricket Festival.</font> </div> <div> <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00">The Twe... Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/868/ANTIGUA-BOUND RASHID OUT, BENN IN http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/869/RASHID-OUT,-BENN-IN <div> THERE was a late change to the Lashings squad for the Antigua and Barbuda Masters Festival, when wicket-keeper Rashid Latif was forced to pull out. </div> <div> Rashid&rsquo;s father has been taken ill and our thoughts are with him and his famil... Wed, 9 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/869/RASHID-OUT,-BENN-IN LASHINGS ON TOUR! http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/870/LASHINGS-ON-TOUR! <p> THE world XI arrived in the Caribbean on Sunday and have been busy putting some young hopefuls through their paces in a series of coaching sessions at the Viv Richards Stadium in Antigua, with our manager John Lever casting his eye over some very pro... Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/870/LASHINGS-ON-TOUR! TOUGH TIMES IN ANTIGUA http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/871/TOUGH-TIMES-IN-ANTIGUA <div> IT'S a tough life being an international cricketer, with the strains of continual touring placing the players under a heavy workload for most of the year. With just 24 hours to go before their game with Antigua national team, the squad were put thr... Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/871/TOUGH-TIMES-IN-ANTIGUA HARVEY HAMMERS ANTIGUA http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/872/HARVEY-HAMMERS-ANTIGUA <div> THE World XI claimed the scalp of the Antigua national side on Saturday night, beating them by five wickets at the Antigua and Barbuda Twenty20 Masters festival. </div> <div> In a match reduced to 15 overs per side due to time constraints, Lashi... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/872/HARVEY-HAMMERS-ANTIGUA A DEAR OLD THING ... http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/875/A-DEAR-OLD-THING-... <p> ANYONE struggling for gift ideas in the run-up to Christmas could do worse than take a look at our Dear Old Thing Henry Blofeld's website. </p> <p> To say that Blowers knows a thing or two about wine is a bit like saying Sachin Tendulkar knows a t... Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/875/A-DEAR-OLD-THING-... SAVE BEARSTED CC! http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/877/SAVE-BEARSTED-CC! <div> <div> LASHINGS would like to offer their unconditional support to the campaign to Save Bearsted Cricket Club. </div> <div> Cricket has been played on the village green for 260 years, but the local parish council have recently been making alarmi... Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/877/SAVE-BEARSTED-CC! NEW SPONSORSHIP DEAL http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/878/NEW-SPONSORSHIP-DEAL <div style="line-height: 17px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px"> <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00"> AS part of Lashings' plans to support sport in the community, we have agreed to sponsor Sutton ... Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/878/NEW-SPONSORSHIP-DEAL NEWS ROUND-UP http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/880/NEWS-ROUND-UP <div> <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#ffcc00">THERE'S not a lot of cricket being played in England at the moment as the British winter belatedly starts to bite, but Lashings have still been making the news.</font> </div> <div> <font class="Appl... Wed, 7 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/880/NEWS-ROUND-UP CHYPS WITH EVERYTHING http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/883/CHYPS-WITH-EVERYTHING <div> WE'RE delighted to announce that Lashings will be playing an Invitation XI at The Mote in Maidstone on August 23 next year, in aid of chYps. </div> <div> The match, at the old Kent county ground, will raise funds for the Children &amp; Young Peo... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/883/CHYPS-WITH-EVERYTHING HENRY ON SONG http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/884/HENRY-ON-SONG <div> THE Zimbabwean are carrying an interview with longstanding Lashings legend and all round good guy Henry Olonga on their website. </div> <div> Henry talks about his stage show and the charity work he has done since arriving in the UK from Zimbabw... Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/884/HENRY-ON-SONG LASHINGS ANNOUNCE GAME FOR WFP http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/882/LASHINGS-ANNOUNCE-GAME-FOR-WFP- <div> <font size="2"> <div> <font color="#ffcc00">THE World XI are delighted to announce that they will be playing a fixture against a Scotland XI on September 16 next year.</font> </div> <div> <font color="#ffcc00">The 35-over match will take place... Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/882/LASHINGS-ANNOUNCE-GAME-FOR-WFP- CHAIRMAN'S CYPRUS TRIP http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/885/CHAIRMAN'S-CYPRUS-TRIP WHILE the rest of Britain freezes, Lashings chairman David Folb jetted off to the more agreeable climes of Cyprus today to discuss a possible new sponsorship deal for the World XI as preparations continue for the 2012 season. We'll let you know the detail... Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/885/CHAIRMAN'S-CYPRUS-TRIP TALES FROM TAYLOR http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/886/TALES-FROM-TAYLOR <p> BRENDAN Taylor made the brave decision to quit Zimbabwe four seasons ago and link up with the Lashings World XI in England, despite the threat of a ban from his domestic cricket board. </p> <p> Things have moved on significantly since then. Brenda... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/886/TALES-FROM-TAYLOR CONGRATULATIONS JIMMY! http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/888/CONGRATULATIONS-JIMMY! <p> WE'RE delighted to announce Jimmy Adams, part of the Lashings set up for over a decade now, has been appointed the new head coach of Kent County Cricket Club. We would like to offer congratulations to Jimmy, from everyone at Lashings and to Kent for ... Tue, 3 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/888/CONGRATULATIONS-JIMMY! ADAMS IS NO GAMBLE FOR KENT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/890/ADAMS-IS-NO-GAMBLE-FOR-KENT <div> ONE of the cliches of modern sports journalism, and any form of journalism for that matter, is that you should never meet your heroes, for fear that you may end up getting disappointed. </div> <div> The example of Jimmy Adams comprehensively deb... Fri, 6 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/890/ADAMS-IS-NO-GAMBLE-FOR-KENT AWARD FOR DAVE LEE http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/892/AWARD-FOR-DAVE-LEE <div> DAVE Lee, the man who has provided the soundtrack for many a Lashings game over the past few years, has been named a Freeman of the City of Canterbury. </div> <div> Dave, who was awarded an MBE in 2003, will be honoured at a ceremony at Canterbu... Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/892/AWARD-FOR-DAVE-LEE TAYLOR ON BILTONG AND LASHINGS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/893/TAYLOR-ON-BILTONG-AND-LASHINGS <p> THE captain of Zimbabwe and former Lashings player Brendan Taylor has given an interview to Andrew Alderson of the New Zealand Herald as he prepares for a stint with Wellington, alongside another Lashings old boy Muttiah Muralitharan.&nbsp; </p> <p... Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/893/TAYLOR-ON-BILTONG-AND-LASHINGS CAPTION COMPETITION http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/894/CAPTION-COMPETITION <p> <font size="2"> ANY idea what Lashings all-action New Zealander Chris Harris might be saying in this picture? Post your suggestions on our f<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2438473710">acebook</a>&nbsp;page, or via&nbsp;<a href="https:... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/894/CAPTION-COMPETITION DAVE LEE'S FUNERAL http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/898/DAVE-LEE'S-FUNERAL <p> THE funeral service for Dave Lee took place at Canterbury Cathedral on Monday January 30th, with over a thousand mourners present to pay their respects.&nbsp; </p> <p> Dave was never a man who struggled to find an audience and his funeral attracte... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/898/DAVE-LEE'S-FUNERAL EX-PM IS MAJOR COUP FOR LASHINGS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/905/EX-PM-IS-MAJOR-COUP-FOR-LASHINGS <div> WE are delighted to announce that Lashings will be playing two fixtures against the House of Comonns and Lord&rsquo;s Cricket Team this year. </div> <div> The first match takes place at the world famous Wormsley Cricket Ground, built by the late... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/905/EX-PM-IS-MAJOR-COUP-FOR-LASHINGS COURTNEY SET TO RETURN http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/908/COURTNEY-SET-TO-RETURN <p> BATSMEN around the circuit may be experiencing a slight tremor this morning as we understand that West Indies legend Courtney Walsh is poised to return to Lashings this summer. </p> <p> Courtney has been playing for Lashings for a number of season... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/908/COURTNEY-SET-TO-RETURN CHARLTON DOUBLE-HEADER http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/909/CHARLTON-DOUBLE-HEADER <p> LASHINGS have been having preliminary discussions with the Charlton Athletic Community Trust about a possible double-header later this year. </p> <p> We're hoping to be able to play Charlton at both cricket and football, with the first fixture tak... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/909/CHARLTON-DOUBLE-HEADER LASHINGS IN CYPRUS? http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/907/LASHINGS-IN-CYPRUS? <div> LASHINGS chairman David Folb is heading off to Cyprus this Tuesday for talks with the northern Cypriot government about a possible sponsorship and hotel deal. </div> <div> Although there is a small cricket league in the southern part of the isla... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/907/LASHINGS-IN-CYPRUS? GORDON'S ALIVE! http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/911/GORDON'S-ALIVE! <p> GORDON Greenidge has agreed a six-week deal to play for Lashings this summer. </p> <p> The legendary West Indies batsman is back for another stint with the World XI, having made a series of appearances for Lashings over the past few seasons. </p>... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/911/GORDON'S-ALIVE! OPENING DAY TICKETS ON SALE! http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/916/OPENING-DAY-TICKETS-ON-SALE! <p> TICKETS have gone on sale for our opening day fixture with Rockhampton on May 25. General admission costs just &pound;6, with under-16s admitted for &pound;1. This represents unbeatable value when compared to the admission fees at any first-class ven... Sun, 4 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/916/OPENING-DAY-TICKETS-ON-SALE! RUNAKO MORTON http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/918/RUNAKO-MORTON <p> WE were shocked to learn of the death of Runako Morton on Sunday night, at the age of 33. </p> <p> Runako played for Lashings around a decade ago, as part of our league team and as a member of the World XI squad. He was a fiercely competitive play... Mon, 5 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/918/RUNAKO-MORTON PRESSWATCH: THEY LOVED IT SO MUCH... THEY’RE COMING BACK! http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/919/PRESSWATCH:-THEY-LOVED-IT-SO-MUCH...-THEY’RE-COMING-BACK! <blockquote> <font face="arial, sans-serif" size="2">LASHINGS have been in the news again in the past few days. This article is courtesy of Downend Cricket Club, who enjoyed our visit last year so much they've deceided to invite us back ...</font> </bl... Tue, 6 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/919/PRESSWATCH:-THEY-LOVED-IT-SO-MUCH...-THEY’RE-COMING-BACK! STANFORD: NO SURPRISES http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/920/STANFORD:-NO-SURPRISES <div> <div> The conviction of Allen Stanford on 13 counts of fraud was no great surprise to Lashings chairman David Folb, who smelt a rat long before the self-styled cricket mogul was busted for his &pound;7 billion pyramid scheme. </div> <div> &ldqu... Tue, 6 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/920/STANFORD:-NO-SURPRISES BACK TO ANTIGUA! http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/921/BACK-TO-ANTIGUA! <div> <div> LASHINGS are delighted to announce that the World XI have been invited back to Antigua for this year&rsquo;s T20 festival, following a successful appearance at the 2011 Festival. </div> <div> We&rsquo;re hoping to run an organised tour fo... Wed, 7 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/921/BACK-TO-ANTIGUA! RICHIE INTERVIEW http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/924/RICHIE-INTERVIEW <div> RICHIE Richardson took time out from his hectic schedule to talk to us about this year's Twenty20 tournament in Antigua.&nbsp; </div> <div> &quot;Following the success of the 2011 Fest, we have (already) started work on this year&rsquo;s event,&... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/924/RICHIE-INTERVIEW CONGRATULATIONS SACHIN http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/926/CONGRATULATIONS-SACHIN <p> EVERYONE at Lashings would like to congratulate our old team mate Sachin Tendulkar on reaching his 100th century yesterday. </p> <p> Sachin has made a number of appearances for the World XI over the years and what's most striking is just how down-... Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/926/CONGRATULATIONS-SACHIN CAIRNS WINS LIBEL CASE http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/928/CAIRNS-WINS-LIBEL-CASE <div> CHRIS Cairns has won his libel case with Lalit Modi at the High Court in London. </div> <div> The New Zealander, who has previously played for Lashings, was awarded &nbsp;90,000 pounds by the court and costs, meaning Modi faces a bill of over 1.... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/928/CAIRNS-WINS-LIBEL-CASE WE'LL TOUR PAKISTAN http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/929/WE'LL-TOUR-PAKISTAN <p> LASHINGS have announced they would be prepared to tour Pakistan, after the idea of a World XI fixture in the country was floated by Rashid Latif. </p> <p> &quot;Rashid is a man who I have the utmost repect for and if he says it's safe for us to... Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/929/WE'LL-TOUR-PAKISTAN PRESSWATCH: LASHINGS WORLDWIDE http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/930/PRESSWATCH:-LASHINGS-WORLDWIDE <div> THE news that Lashings would be prepared to tour Pakistan made headlines around the world this week. </div> <div> On Wednesday it was announced that Lashings would consider sending a team to the country, on the same day the MCC anounced it would... Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/930/PRESSWATCH:-LASHINGS-WORLDWIDE BERMUDA TOUR? http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/931/BERMUDA-TOUR? <p> LASHINGS chairman David Folb is currently in Bermuda, discsussing a possible future tour to the island and a major new sponsorship deal.&nbsp; </p> <p> Talks regarding a possible tour of Pakistan remain ongoing and Lashings can confirm that they a... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/931/BERMUDA-TOUR? 2012 SQUAD UNVEILED http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/932/2012-SQUAD-UNVEILED <div> WE can finally reveal the Lashings World XI squad for the 2012 season. </div> <div> We're delighted to announce that Phillip DeFreitas will skipper the side for another year, with John Lever continuing as manager. </div> <div> Star names incl... Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/932/2012-SQUAD-UNVEILED CHAIRMAN'S OPERATION http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/933/CHAIRMAN'S-OPERATION <div> LASHINGS chairman David Folb will undergo a routine operation at the end of this month.&nbsp; </div> <div> Folb, who regularly works long hours, seven days a week, will be scaling back on his duties for a few days while he recuperates, but will ... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/933/CHAIRMAN'S-OPERATION IT'LL BE MURDER FOR LASHINGS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/934/IT'LL-BE-MURDER-FOR-LASHINGS <div> THE stars of Midsomer Murders Neil Dudgeon and Jason Hughes, will be playing against Lashings when the World XI takes on a Chenies Guest XI on Monday 4th June 2012 at Chenies and Latimer Cricket Club. </div> <div> Dudgeon and Jones, who play DCI... Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/934/IT'LL-BE-MURDER-FOR-LASHINGS OPEN TILL 6AM EVERY DAY! http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/935/OPEN-TILL-6AM-EVERY-DAY! <p> THE world famous Lashings Bar and Restaurant in Maidstone, where the Lashings cricket team was formed way back in 1984, is now open until 6am every day, including Sundays and Mondays. </p> <p> Our late licence has been extended, meaning you can no... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/935/OPEN-TILL-6AM-EVERY-DAY! PRESSWATCH: UPDATED http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/937/PRESSWATCH:-UPDATED <p style="font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 24px"> <em style="line-height: 1.5; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: none"><font size="2" color="#ffcc00">The f... Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/937/PRESSWATCH:-UPDATED SQUAD NEWS http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/941/SQUAD-NEWS <p> THE latest news of the World XI's squad is that two new additions could be joining the 18-man unit announced last month. </p> <p> The legendary West Indies fast bowler Colin Croft is in the frame to make an appearance at some stage during the seas... Wed, 2 May 2012 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/941/SQUAD-NEWS CHAIRMAN DELAYS OP http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/942/CHAIRMAN-DELAYS-OP LASHINGS chairman David Folb has been forced to delay a planned operation. Although the surgery is routine, the operation is expected to leave Folb sidelined for a week and with preparations for the new season in full swing he has reluctantly decided to p... Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/942/CHAIRMAN-DELAYS-OP SARAH MAKES IT SNAPPY http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/943/SARAH-MAKES-IT-SNAPPY <div> WE'RE delighted to announce that Sarah Ansell has agreed to be our unofficial photographer in residence this year. Sarah has quickly established as one of the best photographers on the circuit and will be attending Lashings games as our guest of ho... Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:00 BST http://www.lashings.co.uk/news/view/943/SARAH-MAKES-IT-SNAPPY