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.