Launceston - Cricket Championship Social Events

The Meet and Greet was at the County Club main hotel on the Wednesday evening. We used the shuttle bus between the two locations. The event, held on the Terrace, was very crowded and food was minimal but it was good to catch up with people we had met on other tours. The players collected their cricket shirts and last minute information for the championships. The restaurants were crowded at the hotel so we returned to the Country Club Villas for a take away pizza from Bolters Pizzeria.

On the Saturday evening we attended a reunion of the members of the Australian over 70s team that toured England in 2018. Above is the magnificent view from the home of Ann and Roger Edmonds at Sidmouth were the reunion was held.

There was plenty of opportunity for catching up with friends in this beautiful setting.

A great selection of food was provided - a variety of sea food including salmon, cold meat, vegetables and curries. Desert comprised of scrumptious fresh raspberries and ice cream. A wonderful spread.

As the it became cooler, the wood fires became popular places for further conversation. It was a great evening.

Sporties Hotel in Launceston was the location of our team dinner on the Sunday evening. Robin had a chicken schnitzel while I had chicken parmigiana - traditional pub food.

The final social function was the Championship Dinner which was held at the Country Club Hotel. Unfortunately by the end of the championships a number of the players had contracted COVID-19 so Robin and I decided not to attend the dinner as a precaution. I am sure that those who did attend  enjoyed the evening.

The championship organisers also ran a series of four day trips and seven excursions on match for partners of players who did not want to go to the games. Some of the experiences, as well as sight seeing included visits to museums, galleries, garden and historic homes as well as food tasting expeditions. From all reports these were a great success and well appreciated by those who took part.

Launceston Country Club

Launceston - Cricket