Tribute to Dennis Parkinson:
I am sorry to say that Dennis Parkinson has died at the age of 62. He joined us from our near neighbours Cockfosters in the 1970’s and was part of our successful cup winning side of the late 70’s and early 80’s. He was a medium fast bowler who could get the ball to bounce very steeply and was a very effective hard hitting middle order batsman. On a tour game at Kilmington we were chasing 251 in 1 hour and 20 overs, Dennis scored 94 to win us the game, the final 82 coming in just 11 overs. He moved away to Hatfield Peverel in the late 80’s but was approached to play in our first Presidents Day in 1993. He captained the President’s side and did so for several years.
He also played for Southgate County FC and was a prolific goal scorer, he is 7th in the all time list with 237 goals, many for the 1st X1
Tribute to Kenny Spence:
Kenny Spence joined us in 1974 with his friends Jim Grocott and Pete Titchener all 3 of them went into the 1st team from day 1. Kenny was a very stylish opening bat, two of his best shots were the back foot drive and the hook. He was also a fast bowler who could be quite erratic but very effective on his day.
Kenny was part of the best side we have ever had which was pre league, all games were friendlies. However we were very successful in cup competitions winning the AMCC Competition (20 overs) in Enfield in 1978 and 1979. We also won the 6 a side Indoor Competition in 1979/80 and 1981/2 and the Gerry Lilee Trophy Middlesex County in 1979/80. In one of the AMCC finals we played against Southgate Adelaide who had the Australian Ray Bright playing for them. Kenny was Saturday 1st X1 Skipper in 1979 and 1981.
He took part in several of our Annual tours to Devon before he moved to Hampshire. Some 10 years ago he contacted us and asked if he could play on tour as he was now living in Devon. He turned out for us at Budleigh Salterton and Kilmington for several years together with his son Tom.
Kenny was a fine all round sportsman, he played football for Southgate County 1st X1, was a very good golfer and keen tennis player. He was very popular and well regarded member of the club. He was 72. We hope he rests in peace.
I am sorry to say that Dennis Parkinson has died at the age of 62. He joined us from our near neighbours Cockfosters in the 1970’s and was part of our successful cup winning side of the late 70’s and early 80’s. He was a medium fast bowler who could get the ball to bounce very steeply and was a very effective hard hitting middle order batsman. On a tour game at Kilmington we were chasing 251 in 1 hour and 20 overs, Dennis scored 94 to win us the game, the final 82 coming in just 11 overs. He moved away to Hatfield Peverel in the late 80’s but was approached to play in our first Presidents Day in 1993. He captained the President’s side and did so for several years.
He also played for Southgate County FC and was a prolific goal scorer, he is 7th in the all time list with 237 goals, many for the 1st X1
Tribute to Kenny Spence:
Kenny Spence joined us in 1974 with his friends Jim Grocott and Pete Titchener all 3 of them went into the 1st team from day 1. Kenny was a very stylish opening bat, two of his best shots were the back foot drive and the hook. He was also a fast bowler who could be quite erratic but very effective on his day.
Kenny was part of the best side we have ever had which was pre league, all games were friendlies. However we were very successful in cup competitions winning the AMCC Competition (20 overs) in Enfield in 1978 and 1979. We also won the 6 a side Indoor Competition in 1979/80 and 1981/2 and the Gerry Lilee Trophy Middlesex County in 1979/80. In one of the AMCC finals we played against Southgate Adelaide who had the Australian Ray Bright playing for them. Kenny was Saturday 1st X1 Skipper in 1979 and 1981.
He took part in several of our Annual tours to Devon before he moved to Hampshire. Some 10 years ago he contacted us and asked if he could play on tour as he was now living in Devon. He turned out for us at Budleigh Salterton and Kilmington for several years together with his son Tom.
Kenny was a fine all round sportsman, he played football for Southgate County 1st X1, was a very good golfer and keen tennis player. He was very popular and well regarded member of the club. He was 72. We hope he rests in peace.
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