Hursley Park cricket has been saddened by the death of Bryan Loveridge, aged 85 years, a real stalwart on and off the field at The Quarters.
Bryan was in the twilight of his career when he joined from the Bristol club Thornbury, but was an exceptionally good seam bowler playing in the club's Hampshire League championship winning sides.
He bowled an economical spell of 2-24 against Welsh winners Marchwiel in the 1984 National Village Cup final at Lords.
"His ability as a bowler was exceptional as he knew what he was going to bowl, He must have been more than useful for Thornbury," reflected long-time clubmate and past captain Chris Westbrook.
"His experience was very useful to me as captain at the time and therefore he was a great asset to the team for his knowledge of the game too. He also played for the Hampshire Seniors side into his fifties."
Post playing, Bryan continued to support the club as a past Chairman and a junior coach. He worked tirelessly as part of the volunteer Hursley Park crew, willingly turning his hand to most tasks, until three years ago when, into his eighties, failing health forced him to give up.
Bryan Loveridge also played rugby, finishing his career at that sport with the Romsey Royal Tobies.
"A sad loss as a good friend and to the club," Westbrook added.
The funeral is at the Test Valley Romsey Crematorium on Thursday 19 December 2024 at 12 noon and afterwards at the Romsey Golf Club.
Bryan was in the twilight of his career when he joined from the Bristol club Thornbury, but was an exceptionally good seam bowler playing in the club's Hampshire League championship winning sides.
He bowled an economical spell of 2-24 against Welsh winners Marchwiel in the 1984 National Village Cup final at Lords.
"His ability as a bowler was exceptional as he knew what he was going to bowl, He must have been more than useful for Thornbury," reflected long-time clubmate and past captain Chris Westbrook.
"His experience was very useful to me as captain at the time and therefore he was a great asset to the team for his knowledge of the game too. He also played for the Hampshire Seniors side into his fifties."
Post playing, Bryan continued to support the club as a past Chairman and a junior coach. He worked tirelessly as part of the volunteer Hursley Park crew, willingly turning his hand to most tasks, until three years ago when, into his eighties, failing health forced him to give up.
Bryan Loveridge also played rugby, finishing his career at that sport with the Romsey Royal Tobies.
"A sad loss as a good friend and to the club," Westbrook added.
The funeral is at the Test Valley Romsey Crematorium on Thursday 19 December 2024 at 12 noon and afterwards at the Romsey Golf Club.
Hursley Park National Village Cup finalists, Lords, August 1984.
