1946
Broomleys Cricket Club Formation

    Broomleys cricket club was formed on tuesday 5th February 1946. The original name was St. David's Sports Club as the club was formed from members of the church. A field to the left of the drive on Payne's Farm was hired by the club for £2 and a hut for saturday afternoons for 2/6. The subs were set at 5/- over 17 and 3/- under 17. The club colours were chosen to be blue with St David's crest.At the AGM in November the treasurer showed a profit of £10-8s-4d with around £20 to come from a dance.

Officers for 1946 
President : J F Randle
Vice-President : J Davis
Chairman : Rev P Mould
Hon.Secretary : S Cross
Hon.Treasurer : Mr Bowley
Captain 1st 11 : J Ball
Groundsman : D Botterill
Umpire : Mr King

First Published Match
Coalville Times 3/5/1946

ST DAVID'S
F HAYES	HIT WKT B	BREWIN	0
A COX	B	BREWIN	7
J KING	LBW	WATSON A	0
J BALL	B	BREWIN	7
D BOTTERILL	B	BREWIN	0
D HODGETTS	B	WILLIAMSON	0
N SHARPE	C BOOTH B	WATSON A	0
H PERRY	C & B	BOOTH	3
L CRADLE	C & B	BOOTH	0
S CROSS	C & B	BOOTH	1
K HARRIS	NOT OUT		5
		EXTRAS	7
		TOTAL	30
C BREWIN 3 FOR 8	A WATSON 3 FOR 3
J WILLIAMSON 1 FOR 6	K BOOTH 3 FOR 3

RAVENSTONE
S COLCLOUGH	B	BALL J	2
C HARRISON	B	COX A	1
J WILLIAMSON	C & B	BALL J	3
A WATSON	B	COX A	5
S BURCHER	B	COX A	0
K BOOTH	B	BALL J	0
R SMITH	C & B	COX A	1
J WATSON	B	BALL J	3
W HARRISON	NOT OUT		0
G WATSON	B	BALL J	0
C BREWIN	B	COX A	0
		EXTRAS	3
		TOTAL	18
J BALL 5 FOR 6	A COX 5 FOR 9

ST DAVID'S WON BY 12 RUNS

SCORES OVER 50
    The only matches available are from the Coalville Times, by the look of the scores the wicket was not very good, the scores range from being all out for 7 against Ravenstone to a top score of 102 all out against Pegsons. For the men there was a top score of 42 by J Barclay against Nailstone and for the juniors D Challoner scored 44* against Hugglescote Albion Juniors.
   
5 OR MORE WICKETS
G KING 9 FOR 12 V NAILSTONE (A)
F HILL 9 WKTS V HOLLY CROSS (H) 12 A SIDE
G KING 6 FOR 11 V L.M.S.(LOCO) (H)
A COX 6 FOR 18 V PEGSONS (H)
A COX 6 FOR 21 V NAILSTONE (H)
A COX 6 FOR 37 V RAVENSTONE (A)
J BALL 5 FOR 6 V RAVENSTONE (?)
A COX 5 FOR 9 V RAVENSTONE (?)

1947
    In february it was reported by the coalville times that the club had a balance of £50 and there was a membership of 44.
    In april it was decided to rent " the old Broomleys field on Blackwood Road from Mr Jack Nelson and Mr McCarthy for £2.2.0 subject to the club maintaining hedges and gates in the present condition".
    It was decided to buy the Broomleys Ground for the club from Mr Nelson for £400, a plan of the field and letter were to be sent to the Town and Country Planning Committee for approval. ( the local council were also interested in buying the ground for recreation ground purposes).A letter was also sent to the church council for permission to buy the ground.
    After the groundsman Mr Hill reported a lack of support one meeting was closed so that the members present could " proceed to the groung for roller practice".
    At the A.G.M. in october it was noted that the ground had been purchased for £400 and Mr Randle had loaned the club this money at 2.5% interest. Subs were set at 10/- for over 18 and 5/- for under 18. It was decided to run an "A" and "B" team. The captain of the latter was to be picked later.

Officers for 1947
President : J Davis
Vice-President : Mr Botterill
Chairman : Rev Mould
Hon.Secretary : J F Randle
Hon.Treasurer : Mr Bowley
Captain 1st 11 : J Ball
Fixture Secretary : J F Randle
Groundsmen : H Boot and F Hill
Umpire: Mr King

St David's Sports V Belton Sat 26th July 1947

St David's

C Collier	B	Deville	11
H Boot	St Goodhead B	Deville	0
H Hornbuckle	C Darby B	C Wainwright	13
J King	B	Deville	0
J Ball	C Wright B	C Wainwright	0
D Hodson	B	D Wainwright	8
G Hirst	Not Out		19
D Bowley	LBW	C Wainwright	0
F Hill	Run Out		6
D Summerfield	C Deville B	C Wainwright	2
W Boot	Not Out		5
		Extras	7
		Total	71	-9 Dec

Belton

J Cox	B	Ball	2
W Deville	Hit Wkt	Ball	11
J Wright	B	Hill	2
Darby	B	Ball	0
D Wainwright	C Ball B	Hornbuckle	15
G Goodhead	C Collier B	Hornbuckle	0
Newbold	C Hornbuckle B	King	25
J Bonser	C Ball B	King	0
C Wainwright	B	King	10
L Buck	C Hodson B	King	1
Davis	Not Out		0
		Extras	5
		Total	71

Match Tied
    A very exciting game was witnessed at Broomleys, the home team taking the last 2 Belton wickets for no runs and finishing all square.

Scores Over 50
    Despite moving grounds it was another tough year for the batsmen, top score for the year was 106-5 dec against Woodhouse 2nds. Top individual score was Cliff Collier with 42 against Nailstone. (all scores come from the Coalville Times)

5 OR MORE WICKETS 
J Ball 5 for 4 V Burton Central (h)
F Hill 5 for 8 V Butron Central (h)
F Hill 5 for 10 V Belton (a)
J Ball 5 Wkts V Nailstone (h)
J King 5 Wkts V Y.M.C.A. (h)
J King 5 Wkts V Woodhouse 2nd 11 (h)

1948
    In october committee meeting a letter of complaint was received from Mr Willet about the site of the practice pitch and the stealing of some of his fruit. it was decided to move the pitch the following year.
    It was suggested that the club members take more interest in the club affairs and that the committee meet once a week during the season.
    Several members offered to help on the door of the 50/50 ball and it was decided to run a special bus, notice of which was put in J Davis and Lin Johnsons shop.

Officers for 1948
President : R Botterill
Chairman : Rev Mould
Hon.Secretary : J F Randle
Assistant Secretary : Mr Bowley
Hon.Treasurer : G Hurst
Captain 1st 11 : C Collier
Vice-Captain : Mr Ball
Fixture Secretary : C Collier
Groundsmen : W Boot, H Boot and F Hill
Umpire: Mr Botterill, Mr Rigby and Mr Turner

Scores Over 50
    Yet another tough year for batsmen, top team score was 101 against Genatosan Sports.Ball had the highest individual score with 38 not out against Gracedieu.

5 OR MORE WICKETS 

J King	Gaddesby (a)	9 for 22
J Ball	Belton(a)	7 wkts
Hall	E.M.E.B. (h)	6 for 6
J Ball	Y.M.C.A. (h)	6 for 7
J King	Ashby Hastings 2 (h)	6 for 16
J Ball	Loughborough College (h)	6 for 23
G King	Belton (h)	6 for 23
J Ball	Whitwick Holly Cross (h)	6 for 24
Frank Hill	Long Eaton (a)	6 for 34
J Ball	Gracedieu (a)	6 for 43
J King	Clutsom and Kemp (h)	5 for 13
Frank Hill	Mellor Bromley (?)	5 for 16
Frank Hill	Packington (a)	5 for 20

1949
    In march the financial position of the club was reported to be £121.8.10 1/2 in the black.
    It was reported that the club had a good year loosing only 4 matches including cup games.
    There was a full fixture list for the first and second teams in the coming year but members were reminded to be early for all matches to help in the setting up and taking down of fences of wire round the cricket pitch.
    Permission was granted for drainage to be laid under the roadway entering the field.
    A letter was received from the church council stating that the club could not have a licensed bar at any ot their functions without prior approval of the church council. It was pointed out that by this action that the church council had stopped the means of raising money from the dances at the baths hall and in view of the councils wishes that no raffles should take place it was suggested that the club change its name to "Broomleys Sports Club".
    The Tramcar was purchased for £35 (this was used as changing rooms for many years).
    The trustees of the Blackwood ground had met and did not object to the club changing its name.
The rules of the club were decided as follows:-
1. That the club be called " the Broomleys Sports Cricket club".
2. That the annual players subscription be 10s; junior members 14-17 years on May 1 st 5s; under 14, 2s. Juniors have no power to vote or make nominations in the election of officers and committee.
3. That the club consist of a President, Vice-President, Chairman, Treasurer, Secretaries, Playing and Honorary Members, to be elected at the annual meeting.
4. That the administration be vested in a general committee consisting of Captain, Vice-Captain, Treasurer, Secretary and 5 other members. 3 members to form a quorum. The committee shall have the power to elect or expel members and to receive and expend moneys on behalf of the club. The committee shall be called together by the secretary when necessary (at least once a month) and have the power to maintain the full membership of committee. Any member absenting himself from 4 consecutive meetings without a satisfactory explanation shall be deemed to have resigned and his place shall be filled.
5. The cricket team selection committee shall consist of Captain, Vice-Captain and one other member and shall meet weekly during the season.
6. That any request in writing from not less than 6 members, the committee shall, at any time, call a general meeting of the club.
7. That the A.G.M. of the club be held at the end of February or the beginning of March each year, to receive Treasurer's audited accounts for the year ending December 31 st previously, Secretary's reports, to elect officers and consider any other business.
8. That at meetings 9 members form a quorum.
9. That any member being guilty of any action, which is , in the opinion of the committee, likely to bring discredit to the club, or any of its members, shall be delt with by the committee.
10. That the name of anyone desirous of joining the club be submitted to the committee and if supported by 2 members and a two-thirds majority of the members present, may be elected a member.
11. That should any matter arise, not herein provided for, the committee have full power to deal with same.
12. That no rule shall be altered, recinded or added to, without the consent of at least two-thirds of the members present at a general meeting specially convened. Notice of any rule or alteration to be given in writing to the secretary 7 days prior to the meeting.
13. That the kit Secretary be elected each year at the annual meeting.
These rules were printed on the fixture list and given to members on the payment of 6d.
    Mr Hull-Perry was elected kit secretary.
    A motor mower from J Randle was offered to the club.
    It was decided not to play sunday cricket but to try to organise one special cricket match on a sunday to gain income (Derby County and Leicester City were suggested).
    2 dances at the Baths Hall were arranged for Dec 28th and Jan 27th, both to be 50/50 dances with Monty Adams and his band and a licensed bar run by Mr Hughes. The charge was 3/- per ticket or 3/6d on the door. The catering was done by Mr Thrush. A committee of Ellison, Collier, Boot, Hodson, Hunt, Kellam, Pearce, Chambers, Hill, Long and Randle was formed to run the dances.

Officers for 1949
President : Mr Whitel
Chairman : Rev Mould
Hon.Secretary : J F Randle
Assistant Secretary : Mr Bowley
Hon.Treasurer : J Long
Captain 1st 11 : C Collier
Vice-Captain : J King
Fixture Secretary : C Collier
Groundsmen : W Boot, H Boot & F Hill
Umpire: Mr Botterill, Mr Flynn
Selection Committee : C Collier, J King and F Hill

SCORES OVER 50
    The only matches available are from the Coalville Times, not many matches are reported on and the scores are still quite low. Top score for the season was Hayes with 88 not out against Breedon (Broomleys 143 all out, Breedon 179-5wkts). (This is the first 50+ score for the club and the 143 was the highest total).

5 OR MORE WICKETS 

R Hull	Ellistown (a)	6 for 21
J King	British Students (h)	6 for 22
F Hill	Whitwick Holly Cross (a)	6 for 26

1950
    Poor support for the dance at the Baths Hall on Dec 28th was reported, a raffle on the Derby was organised to raise funds.
    It was proposed that the home team mow and roll the wicket, cut the outfield and take care of the kit.Petrol for the mower was also applied for.
    Mr Pearce was the club press officer and was responsible for the kit when playing. The second team were to have a different member responsible for their kit each week.
    Mr Ellison was left to get the pavilion set up ready for use.
    Mr Randle lent the club one of his vans to be used as transport for the away team.
    The club were negotiating for a concrete wicket which was installed.
    The Reverend Mould received a vote of thanks and good wishes for the future as he was leaving the club. Mr Ellison took the position of Mr Mould as Trustee of the club.
    The Chairman was given the power to sign cheques.
    Sleepers and boards for the floor of the pavilion were obtained. An extra 6 sleepers were obtained later in the year to raise the level of one half of the pavilion nearer to the height of the other half (for pavilion read Tram).
    Some motor mowers were bought from Clutsom and Kemp.
    Various fund raising activities were planned including a whist drive at the Forest Rock Hotel and lottery tickets which were sold throughout the football season.
    
Officers for 1950
President : Mr White
Chairman : Mr Ellison
Hon.Secretary : Mr Kelham
Hon.Treasurer : J Long
Captain 1st 11 : C Collier
Vice-Captain : J King
Fixture Secretary : C Collier
Groundsmen : W Boot, H Boot & F Hill
Umpire: Mr Flyn (snr)
Selection Committee : C Collier, J King and H Boot