2009 Calendar

	2009 - Provisional Diary of Events
	All activities take place at Arundel Castle Ground unless otherwise indicated with an asterisk*

	JANUARY
02 Jan	Local Schools Development Programme 02 - 31 January, 2009
08 Jan	Evening Junior Sussex Club Colts
	FEBRUARY
01 Feb	Local Schools Development Programme 01 - 28 February, 2009
05 Feb	*Greater London Fund for the Blind - reception at St James's Palace (John Barclay to attend)
16 Feb	Arun District Council 'OSCARS' BEGINNERS CRICKET (cricket for the very young - 24 attend each session) 16 - 18 February, 2009
	MARCH
01 Mar	Local Schools Development Programme 01 - 31 March,2009
08 Mar	*Sussex Coaches Conference, Hove (John Barclay & Chris Adams to lecture)
11 Mar	*Special Needs Programme - Oaklodge School, Finchley (John Barclay to coach) 12 pupils (Years 7 & 8) in a small gym with excellent support staff. We did simple catching, ground fielding games and continuous cricket. We also did a 20 min playground cricket session with Year 10 at break - much enthusiasm and goodwill. Hope that we may be able to organise a trip for the children to Arundel later in the year.
16 Mar	*Special Needs Programme - Confederation of Cricket for the Disabled Finals at Lord's (John Barclay presented medals) 80 cricketers, some very disabled physically and mentally, took part in matches throughout the day amidst great enthusiasm and support. Taking part was the important thing. All received medals. Quite by chance, Sir Paul McCartney attended in the morning and chatted to all the participants. It was a great day at Lord's for those not given a great hand in life.
19 Mar	Special Needs Programme- Carew Manor School, Sutton (12 children - years 4 &5 - + 3 teachers) We walked round the ground and played games with the children. We took them to The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust in the afternoon - this was much enjoyed and ideal for the young.
30 Mar	Easter Holiday Coaching Programme 30 - 31 March, 2009
	APRIL
01 Apr	Easter Holiday Coaching Programme 01 - 02 April, 2009
01 Apr	Local Schools Development Programme 01 - 30 April, 2009
06 Apr	Easter Holiday Coaching Programme 06 - 09 April, 2009
19 Apr	Sussex Sharks V Hampshire Hawks U14 Blind Cricket 50 players, many of them totally blind, and their families and guide dogs spent a sunny day at Arundel. They warmed up first and then played matches on two pitches - a senior and a junior game. The mini-tournament was well organised with tremendous support from all teams of cricketers and great sportsmanship too. Picnics were enjoyed in the sunshine and confidence grew all day. This was a very special day for them and for us.
20 Apr	St Philip's School, Kensington A sunny day enabled us to play a match outside with an incrediball. Parents, staff and Henry Olonga all joined in.
24 Apr	CHARITY GOLF DAY on The Downs Course at Goodwood by kind permission of The Earl of March This was a magnificent occasion for the Foundation. 76 players took part in a Four-Ball Stableford Competition. The sun shone and, thanks to the generosity of those who took part and other private donors, we raised in excess of £12,000. This will make such a difference to the youngsters who will visit us at Arundel this year.
30 Apr	Special Needs Programme - Carew Manor School, Sutton (9 children aged 13/14) These youngsters had mental and physical problems and two were Downs Syndrome but they were bright-eyed and full of energy. We had a very animated game of kwik cricket followed by a packed lunch on the terrace. In the afternoon, we visited the castle, its gardens, keep and state rooms. Rain forced us into the indoor school for some more cricket and at 4.00pm the children left for the seaside and tea. A very full and happy day which seemed to engage the youngsters on a number of levels.
	MAY
01 May	Local Schools Development Programme 01 - 31 May, 2009
11 May	*William Morris Special School Choir, Hackney to perform at Worthing 11 & 12 May, 2009
12 May	Special Needs Programme - Carew Manor School, Sutton (12 children 13yrs)
12 May	*Special Needs Programme- The Lord's Taverners National Table Cricket Competition 2009 The Finals were held in the Nursery Pavilion at Lord's Cricket Ground, starting at 10.00am and finishing with the presentation of the trophy at 3.00pm. 60 special needs schools took part in the regional heats and 9 teams competed for the trophy.
18 May	Special Needs Programme - Oak Grove School, Durrington 12 children, some quite severely handicapped, came for the day with 4 teachers. We walked round the ground and did some warm-up exercises, followed by cricket skills, and bowling indoors. We were able to have lunch on the terrace and a cricket game outside when everyone participated.
22 May	Special Needs Programme - Chailey Heritage School, nr Lewes (7 children + 7 carers) It was the first visit to Arundel for some years for Chailey Heritage. The children were 9/10 yrs old; all were wheelchair users. It was a beautiful day and we were able to walk round the ground, have lunch on the terrace and visit the Castle Gardens. Despite being severely limited physically, all the children seemed to enjoy the day and smiled throughout.
25 May	INNER LONDON BOROUGHS FESTIVALU11 Boys & Girls (100+ youngsters) 25 - 29 May, 2009
25 May	London Boys U11 (43 boys + 8 teachers) 43 boys, aged 10-13 yrs, many of whom had been to Arundel before as beginners. They proved to be a promising, intelligent and lively group. Of last year's beginners, 35 out of 43 have pursued cricket as a main sport. Several parents came to watch. The standard of coaching was very high and all skills were executed with a spirit of great enthusiasm.
26 May	*West Sussex U14 v London Schools U14 at Arundel Town Ground
27 May	London Girls U11 (48 girls + 8 teachers) 27 - 29 May, 2009
	JUNE
01 Jun	Local Schools Development Programme 01 - 30 Jun, 2009
03 Jun	CRICKET FOR CHANGE - SPECIAL NEEDS TOURNAMENT 3 & 4 June,2009 (4 schools involved each day)
5 Jun	Special Needs Programme - Chailey Heritage School, nr Lewes (15 children + 15 carers)
08 Jun	Special Needs Programme - Corbets Tey School, Upminster 8 & 9 June, 2009
10 Jun	Special Needs Programme - Linden Lodge School for the Blind and Partially Sighted, Wandsworth Toynbee School, Portsmouth
11 Jun	*Special Needs Programme - Carew Manor Upper School Cricket Day, Plough Lane
15 Jun	Special Needs Programme - Oak Grove School, Durrington
16 Jun	Special Needs Programme - Elm Court School, Lambeth Brent Knoll School, Lewisham 16 & 17 June, 2009
18 Jun	ACCF XI v Hackney Community Cricket College
23 Jun	CRICKET FOR CHANGE - SPECIAL NEEDS TOURNAMENT 23 & 24 June,2009 (4 schools involved each day)
25 Jun	Special Needs Programme - Ovingdean School, Brighton
29 Jun	ACCF XI v Blue Leopards, Cape Town U17
30 Jun	Special Needs Programme - Phoenix School, Bow
	JULY
01 Jul	Local Schools Development Programme 01 - 31 Jul, 2009
01 Jul	Special Needs Programme - Gosden House School, Guildford
06 Jul	*Special Needs Schools Festival at Winchmore Hill, London
06 Jul	Special Needs Programme - Highshore School, Southwark (10 children - 12yrs) 6 & 7 July, 2009
08 Jul	West Sussex Primary Schools Finals
09 Jul	Hartcliffe District, Bristol (12 children from the 'Hidden Harm Group' - 10/11 yrs)
11 Jul	London Federation of Youth Clubs Finals at Arundel
13 Jul	Special Needs Programme - William Morris School, Hackney (12 children + 4 teachers) 13 & 14 July, 2009 - Horizon School, Hackney 13 & 14 July
14 Jul	*Broadhalfpenny Down XI v Hackney Cricket College -
20 Jul	INNER LONDON BOROUGHS FESTIVAL U11 Boys & Girls (100+ youngsters) 20-24 July, 2009
20 Jul	London Boys Beginners (48 boys - 8/9 yrs) 20-22 July,2009
21 Jul	Croydon Schools U16 v Waltham Forest Schools U16 at Arundel Castle Ground
22 Jul	London Girls Beginners (48 girls) 22-24 July, 2009
27 Jul	ACCF SUMMER COACHING SCHEME(a week's booked cricket coaching for 6-14 yrs) 27-31 July, 2009
	AUGUST
03 Aug	CHARITY BRIDGE DRIVE - Foundation fundraiser at Bosham, West Sussex For more details, please call Annie Atkinson 01903 744306
03 Aug	Prince's Trust Trophy Final
09 Aug	Sussex Junior Cricket Festival U16 Final
10 Aug	The Ford Lord's Taverners Inner Cities Cricket Cup (U14 Tournament, 8 teams competing and staying at Arundel) 10 - 13 August, 2009
	SEPTEMBER
6 Sep	Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation XI v East India Club
10 Sep	West Sussex Secondary Schools Finals
12 & 13 Sep	Battersea Ironsides (London) Rugby Club U14's
17 & 18 Sep	Special Needs Programme- Oak Lodge School, Finchley
22 Sep	Special Needs Programme - Special League Sport in the Community (national launch at Arundel Castle of a tournament for young children with special needs, many of whom are confined to wheelchairs)