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MAD News & Occasional Blog

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“2025 Nets!”

You are all cordially invited to work off your winter lard at cricket nests in early 2025. We will be making use of Gosford Community Centre (OX5 2NU) in Kidlington as per usual (*unless otherwise stated). The season proper will hopefully commence on April 27 weather permitting.

Nesting is likely to be ~£5+ per head with dates and times outlined below.

Date	Start	Finish	Where
16 / 02 / 25	11:00	12:00	* Radley College
23 / 03 / 25	13:00	14:30	Gosford
06 / 04 / 25	13:00	14:30	Gosford
13 / 04 / 25	13:00	14:30	Gosford

“2024 AGM!”

Another AGM, another trip to the Blue Room atop the St Aldates Tavern, and another chance for a good boozathon where the team celebrates themselves and those that have actually done something this season. Minutes and a report can be found at the footer of the relevant yearly “Match Rambles” section of the website.

“2024 – MAD Victorious in Felix Roper Cup!”

Captain Timms inspired a MAD golfing unit to deliver against old foes Isis CC for the annual season-ending golfing extravaganza. A summary of a most enjoyable day can be found at the footer of the “Match Rambles & Scorecards”.

“2024 – MAD Return to Minehead!”

The MAD made a glorious return to Minehead after a five year absence, once again falling in love with the beauty of North Somerset, the steam trains and all the perfectly hospitable watering holes. All the usual reportage to be found in the ‘Match Rambles’ … one day we will return!

“2024 Virtual Nets!”

An excellent opportunity for a winter social, catch-up and a few pints was the Sixes Cricket which opened recently at the Westgate in Oxford City Centre. Teams were split in two, with about an hour afforded to whacking the ball against scoring pads after being delivered by a virtual bowler. All good fun, with Messrs Reeves and Shorten the best of the best.

“2023 – MAD Return to Suffolk!”

Five years since sampling Suffolk hospitality and making a host of new friends, The MAD duly returned to reestablish acquaintances and get pissed in a variety of new pubs scattered around the county town of Ipswich. A memorable Tour featuring some very memorable weather, a great tribute to all those involved. We will return one day!

“2023 – Junior MAD Figure Skating Competition!”

After heavy recent rainfall and temperatures akin to those in the Ukraine, Brasenose College Sports Ground has moved quickly with preparations for Oxford’s purely fictional and often unreported Junior Figure Skating Competition. It is hoped ticket sales are good and the adjacent Tap Social pub can “tap” into a swell of hungry and thirsty punters.