Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club is one of the leading clubs in the Kent Cricket League, having been a founder member in 1970.

NEW ADULT PLAYING MEMBERS WANTED FOR 2010
We warmly welcome new members whatever your standard.
Please contact:
Steve Green, Chairman
email stephen@bexhillgreens.org
telephone 01892 685929
mobile 07714 192277

Widely acknowledged as one of the most picturesque grounds in the country, The Nevill is a marvellous place to play cricket. We have a comfortable pavilion with a well-stocked bar, so even if you are a non-playing member you can just call by and take in some cricket while relaxing over a cool drink.

Kent County Cricket Club come here annually and play One-Day match(es) and at least one 4-day County Championship match; in 2009, there was the first County 20-20 game played at The Nevill, which was a tremendous success all-round and great entertainment. Hopefully this event can be repeated as the attendance was a sell-out; most of our Memberships include free entrance to these games. Clubmark status was achieved in 2004,  moreover TWCC now enjoy Focus Club status from the ECB/KCB.  

Our Saturday First and Second XIs play in their respective Kent Premier Leagues. The flagship First Team, inspired by the amazing Geoffrey Paulsen, broke several long-standing records en route to third place in the Division, a position not achieved for more than a decade, reaching a new high of 229 points in so doing. Superbly led by Mark Smith, the XI secured an unprecedented ten wins in the campaign, recording 13 fifties and 5 centuries in a long, hot, batsman-friendly Summer. 25 fifty-partnerships were managed in this run-fest, and promise turned to fulfillment for many of the younger players under the guiding hand of Mark Williams. The last-ball win over Bexley, in front of virtually the full membership on a special occasion set aside for a Club Day will live long in the memory for the sustained excitement.

The Second XI also maintained their status, perhaps without the fanfare of the senior side, but this was a major achievement given that numerous captains did duty for the side. Brough Cooper thus did a splendid job in managing his resources, and the XI ended with a highly creditable fifth place in the table.

Our 3rd and 4th XIs, newly raised to KCL level in 2008, suffered from unavailability and injury, and spent much of the year warding off the threat of relegation. TW IV narrowly survived, but, sadly, TW III could not avoid the drop, and will play their cricket in 2010 from the new Regional (Feeder) League. Hearteningly, the prospects of a return to the main Kent League are improved by the initiatives in place to encourage this ambition.

A Fifth XI played several friendly matches in addition to the above campaigns.

A further variety of friendly games are also played on Sundays, and we have successfully fielded two XIs throughout the summer, providing more opportunity for all ages to participate. There are occasional mid-week fixtures, and two Cup competitions, which are generally also played out on Sundays. A midweek 20-20 tournament was undertaken once more, and promises to be a competition in which the Club can excel in the future.

TWCC again competed in the Aero Sunday League in 2009, and the Sunday First XI finally emerged as victors in Division A. Will Stickler led his young side with courage and skill, and the landing of the Champions Title was notable for the many fine wins against strong opposition. The XI remained unbeaten in the League, but succumbed in the Grand Final away to Surrey Champions, Wimbledon CC. 2010 will see Aero League competition for both TW Sunday XIs for the first time, allowing more young players to undergo this testing and exciting experience than ever before.

We have a very strong Youth Section, including a girls' squad, with fully qualified coaches, and play matches throughout the season at various age-groups. TW U-17s were runners-up to Holmesdale CC in the 2009 Festival, played for the Langdale Trophy, which for the first time was not retained, while the U9s followed up their 2008 success by winning again the Kent Mini 8s competition.

Click here for a little history.