The Grades’ fixture list was thrown into major confusion at the weekend as Friday’s monsoon conditions meant that only thee games were completed in Saturday’s league programme; and with the reverse fixtures having been void in May, most will now have to be re-arranged. Under Grade Rules these should be played at the first date available to both teams; but with the cup semi-finals already slipping back, and only three pitches – two at Sheddocklsey and one at the Links – now available on a Sunday some town teams could now find themselves playing into September.

In the only game to be completed in the top three divisions Ellon comfortably beat Banchory, Harry Woolridge-Gordon featuring with both bat and ball, while father Charles top-scored with 46; while in Grade 4 Queens Cross stengthened their promotion challenge with a victory over bottom side 2^nd Dunecht, and Stoneywood-Dyce beat Portcullis by five wickets in the only game completed at the Duthie Park.

Renewed rain also meant that the Aberdeenshire Cup semi-final between Cults and Gordonians was postponed, as was the Reid Cup game scheduled between 2^nd Stonehaven and 2^nd Methlick.  Both will now be played next week.

In the Small Clubs Cup Bon Accord had a comfortable win over Dollar and are now through to the final which will be played next Sunday at Fruchie.

URGENT Help is required on information of the following Clubs:
Academy; AGSFP's; Anchorians; Artisans; Crathie; Crescent; Fraserburgh; Gordonians; Huntly; Inverurie; Kemnay; Kintore; Mannofield; Methlick; Portcullis; Queens Cross; Stonehaven; St.Ronald; Turriff.

NB Please provide information by July/August

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With the 125^th Year preparation well on its way, Ean Mackie and Martin Auld have taken on the responsibility of updating the last 25 years of the Aberdeenshire Grades History Handbook (currently 1884 – 1984), therefore your assistance is required in identifying anyone or to provide any information on the following clubs. You will note that some of you have already been identified, however, anyone else out there who can assist your help will be most appreciated. Please contact Ean or Martin.

Aberdeenshire Cricket Association
Teams who have departed since 1984

1982 - 1986     Culter------------- Colin Chapman?
1960 - 1987     Saracens --------- Charlie Lindsay?
1985 - 1988     Grampian TV------ ??
1947 - 1990     Dyce ------------ already been submitted ?