Bradninch & Kentisbeare Cricket Club capped off a memorable season with its annual Club Awards Night, celebrating success both on and off the field.
Off the pitch, BKCC achieved some amazing milestones, with Christopher Dean’s Great Shave and Ladies Day for Breast Cancer Now each raising over £4,000 for charity — a testament to the generosity and community spirit that define the club.
Thanking Our Volunteers
The evening also shone a spotlight on the club’s incredible volunteers — the people who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Special thanks went to Paula, Megan, Justine, Jess, Abby, Alan and Suzie for transforming the clubhouse ahead of the event.
To our scorers — Bernadette, Angie, Mark, Derrick, Pete Hardy, Jackson and Steve Marsh — and our umpires Neil Hardy and Steve Paul, for your time and dedication each week.
To the tea team — Justine, Steve and Donna — for keeping everyone fed and happy, and to Christopher Dean for his tireless efforts behind the bar and around the club.
The club also recognised Buzz and Will Birley for their brilliant help with Bolly’s Bar, the Music Festival, and major events, and Steve Triner for his invaluable behind-the-scenes work maintaining BKCC’s livestream and IT systems.
BKCC extended heartfelt thanks to all its committee members and to all club sponsors, particularly Mel and Steve Light at Edenvale, whose continued generosity and partnership are vital to the club’s success.
Team Awards
Ladies: Fielder – Fi Moran | Batter – Caitlin Rodgers | Bowler – Collette Bamber
3rd XI: Batter – Chris Gillett | Bowler – Rory Dennis | Players’ Player – Bobby Marsh
2nd XI: Batsman – Eliot Acton | Bowler – Eliot Acton | Players’ Player – Ankit Badwal
1st XI: Batsman – Jonathan Triner | Bowler – Ross Acton | Players’ Player – Jonathan Triner
Club Awards
🌱 Edenvale Grassroots Award: Daisy Stein – for a fantastic start to senior cricket.
💛 Club Person of the Year: Suzie Farley – for her work running Sponsors & Ladies Day and her dedication as Safeguarding Officer.
⭐ Young Player of the Year: Bobby Marsh – 356 runs (including a maiden century and two fifties) and standout match-winning innings.
🔥 Club Player of the Year: Gary Chappell – 461 runs, 33 wickets, and captain of the Premier League title-winning 1st XI.
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Three outstanding members were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their long-standing service and dedication:
Nigel Gillett – recognised for decades of leadership and volunteer work.
Christopher Dean – for his selfless, behind-the-scenes contribution across the club.
Derrick Foan – for his quiet dedication and support over many years.
Looking Ahead
The evening closed with thanks to all who make Bradninch & Kentisbeare CC such a thriving community. With record fundraising, on-field success, and so many passionate volunteers, the club looks forward to another exciting season in 2026.