Southgate Compton Cricket Club

Reminder on restrictions

Following the announcement on the 14th of June to postpone the easing of COVID-19 restrictions we would like to remind all members and guests to remain vigilant and comply with the actions taken by the Committee when using the Clubhouse. It is especially requested to use the Track and Trace QR Code, to wear face coverings when not seated and drinks are only served when seated at a table.

Peter Scott

I am sorry to report the death of Peter who was a founder member of Southgate Compton and played for us from 1970 until the mid 1980’s. He was an opening bat and wicket keeper and his best season was in 1972 when he scored 929 runs and had 51 dismissals. He was Sunday 1st XI Captain in 1974. The previous year he played in a charity game at our ground which was played in the costume and laws of the year 1984. The sides were led by 2 former County Captains and amongst the celebrities was Martin Peters who was so taken with the ground that he wanted to bring a side to play us the following year. When asked what sort of side he would bring he said the Spurs and so it was that practically the full 1st XI played and a closely fought draw ensued, Spurs 218 all out SCCC 216 for 9. We were not commercially minded then and as far as I can remember we did not advertise the match or charge for admission, it was just a game of cricket enjoyed by all

Peter kept wicket that day and he said that Martin Peters held his new born son in his arms. Those were of course different times and footballers could turn out to pay cricket which is not the case now. Peter was a popular member of the Club and went on one of our early tours to Devon. His wife Mary was one of the ladies.

Tommy wheeler funeral

I am sorry to report that Tommy Wheeler died 2nd June whilst he was on holiday in Devon. Tommy spent most of his cricketing career at our neighbours Cockfosters and for some 20 years was in their first team being their principal slow bowler and very useful lower order batsman. He played for us for only one season although he went on a number of our tours both as a player and spectator. Indeed since our tour stopped in 2019 he and his brother Brian still went on the tour week staying at The Kings Arms in Otterton.

Tommy was a social member of our club and most Saturdays throughout the year he would be in the Clubhouse having a pint. For a number of years he was 1st XI goalkeeper for Southgate County. He was a great character and will be sadly missed.

Tommy’s funeral will be held 29th June at Islington Cemetery at 10.30, numbers are strictly limited and unless you are on the official list of attendees you will not be admitted. They will be having a small wake at the Railway Tavern at East Barnet afterwards. To celebrate Tommy’s life, and at the request of the family, there will be a function at the Club on Sunday 29th August when the Football Club will play the Cricket Club in a 20/20 game. Tommy played for both teams and it is hoped that a lot of his old friends and team mates will be present.