Cricket: Somerset captain addresses members in Taunton

Gathering at 12.30pm, members had the chance to meet up with like-minded people, reflect on last season and the happenings during the closed season, and look forward to the new campaign, which is due to start very shortly.

Among those who attended were SCCC President Sir Peter Wanless, chief executive Jamie Cox, vice chair Richard Brice, and members' representatives Geoff Vian, Richard Hatcher, Barbara Martin, Steve Southwell, and Michelle Edwards.

The special guest at the event was Somerset captain Lewis Gregory, who, after making his debut back in 2010, is this year enjoying a well-deserved testimonial.

Following a good lunch, Lewis was interviewed by Spencer Bishop, during which the Somerset captain shared his thoughts and gave some insights into his time at the club.

The captain said that he was looking to add more silverware in 2026, and Somerset were well placed to make a full-on bid for the county championship this season.

Mike Unwin from the Somerset Cricket Museum then updated members about recent developments and talked about what was planned for the new season, including a display focusing on the legendary Bill Alley.

Richard Brice, the vice chair, then informed members of some of the developments that had taken place at the Club over the winter months.

These included the upgrading of the Indoor School to meet ECB standards, new carpets in the County Room, the creation of a new refreshment outlet and bar in place of Eat the Bird, and the refurbishment of the Thatchers Terrace.

During the course of the event, a raffle took place with the proceeds being shared between Children's Hospice South West and the Lewis Gregory Testimonial Fund.

The next SCCC members' lunch will be taking place on Tuesday, April 14, and to book a place email richardb@somersetcountycc.co.uk.