Affectionately known to one and all as “Smithy”, Mike was a local Neston man and was introduced to the club by his Father, Pip, who was also a member.

Mike's Cricketing education began in the junior section, then progressed to 3rd XI cricket, regular Sunday social Cricket + he was an inaugural member of the NCC midweek team and in more recent years helped out with junior coaching.

He was a fine, solid tourist for a number of years when NCC toured various parts of UK in the 1980’s. To his fellow team members, Mike was a hard hitting, unorthodox batsman, an interesting slightly unconventional bowler, and a technically distinctive fielder.

He contributed enormously to many memories on and off the pitch, all carried out with his uniquely huge grin, an infectious enthusiasm and an unquestionable desire for sportsmanship.

Mike met his gorgeous wife Libby at NCC and they married in 1988.

They have two adorable daughters Sarah and Jenna, both of whom have inherited Mike’s many sporting and personal qualities.

He was one of life’s few but true gentlemen. A sincere, caring and loving Father who will be dearly missed by all.

Our love and thoughts are with Libby, Sarah, Jenna and family at this time.

Phil Davis
[Posted by Phil Davis, Chairman on 09 May 2008]

MIKE SMITH
It is with great sadness that I inform members of the passing away of Mike Smith ('Smithy')after a short illness aged 46.

Smithy has been a popular member of the club for many years gracing the cricket field on many occasions including several of the Club Tours. On behalf of the Cricket Section I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Libby and his two daughters Sarah and Jenna.
[Posted by Phil Davis, Chairman on 08 May 2008]

THANK YOU
Just a big thank you to all those who helped out on Sunday for the County game. The ground looked fantastic and was a credit to John and Scooby. Many thanks to Julie and Jenny and their merry band of helpers who laid on a tremendous spread for the great and mighty.

The day was a credit to everyone. We also have a summer's supply of Bamgers and Burgers!

Many thanks once again
[Posted by Phil Davis, Chairman on 06 May 2008]

PRESIDENT'S PARTY
Just a reminder that our President is hosting his first party in office in the upstairs lounge on Sunday 25th May starting at 1.00pm.

Come along and support the President Andy Wallis and your Club.
[Posted by Phil davis, Chairman on 01 May 2008]

NESTON LADIES CRICKET
Delia writes:

Ladies Cricket practice including juniors from 10yrs are on Saturdays at 2.30 and Tuesdays at 6.30.

League, 20/20 and cup matches for ladies begin with a league game at Hawarden on Sun May 4th and there are U13 tournaments throughout the season.

We need more players in both categories so if you have not played before come and give Cricket a try - you never know you may be a fast bowler or a century making batswoman"

[Posted by Paul Stimson on 15 April 2008]