transforming miracle. To the right of the pavilion may be seen our practice net; and we are very
pleased with the new metal roof on the pavilion and storage shed. A recent winter saw the downfall
of a massive tree during a storm (see More Photographs) which caused considerable damage to the pavilion roof.
Our pitch consists of a heavy-duty matting laid over a concrete foundation. One recent year the
ground was subject to the inspection of a curious helicopter pilot. Hovering over the pitch, he was,
no doubt, alarmed to find the matting elevating itself like the fabled flying-carpet. It made contact
with the chopper, and the cost of replacement was $5,000 (it had to come from the U.K.)!.Thank-
you the R.C.M.P. No harm came to either pilot or machine. Begun this year (2005) has been the preparation of a grass pitch. It will be this side of the existing one above and separated from it by a very few feet. It is the project of Howard Martin who has hopes of its being available for play in 2006.
The property, once owned by the Woodward Family, is extensive, covering more than 24 acres.
It was gifted, most generously, by a cricket-loving branch of this family. The club holds a 99 year
lease on the entire property from Canadian cricket's parent body, the Canadian Cricket Association.
Considerable work has been done on this facility, for which credit must be given to our incumbent
president, Howard J. Martin, for his foresight and initiative.
And our practice-net.
"Tatoo" we will call it!
Little used - save on match day - such are the perils of winning!
