Ex-Calmore batsman Nick Holland has lost none of his touch (Dave Reynolds)
Dumbleton’s bar manager is looking forward to a trip or two down Memory Lane when he meets up with some of his past Calmore Sports team-mates in the Lord’s pavilion bar at Sunday’s Voneus Village Ciup final.
Nick Holland played for Calmore in his embryo days between 1982 and 1987. Ironically, his two sons, Daniel (20) and Myles (18) will be playing against Calmore – and both are vital cogs in the Dumbleton side, which has won 12 competitive matches on the trot.
Calmore president Steve Brandes recalls: “Nick moved to the New Forest in Hampshire as a 15 year old from the Isle of Wight as his parents took over a hotel in Lyndhurst.
“He was recommended to Calmore and made his debut for the 3rd XI in 1982 before moving on to the seconds and then playing regularly for our first team from aged 16 years onwards.
“He played a total of 53 games for the 1st XI (including 14 games in the 1999 season when he came back to represent us in the Premier Cricket League) scoring 765 runs, top-scoring with 62 not out against Bashley (Rydal) at Loperwood Park in 1987 Southern League season.
“Nick was immensely popular at Calmore and is regarded as something of a legend by those of his teammates fortunate enough to play with him.”
Holland returned to his island roots in 1988 and played for Shanklin for whom he went on to score some 20,000 runs. He later moved to the Cheltenham area and joined Dumbleton, where his pint pulling expertise has been evident for a decade or more.
Daniel Holland is the wicket Mark Lavelle’s cup holders will want most. The 20-years old has made a staggering 1,117 runs in WEPL Gloucestershire Division matches this season, making five hundreds and an unbeaten double century when the side chased down 300 to beat Circencester.
Daniel will shortly be resuming his studies at Loughborough University, has also taken 17 wickets this term. Sibling is a seam bowling all-rounder with 11 league scalps.
Interestingly, their grandfather is Ray Julian who played First Class Cricket for Leicestershire and went on to become a First Class and International umpire. He is looking forward to seeing his grandsons play at the Home of Cricket
Nick Holland played for Calmore in his embryo days between 1982 and 1987. Ironically, his two sons, Daniel (20) and Myles (18) will be playing against Calmore – and both are vital cogs in the Dumbleton side, which has won 12 competitive matches on the trot.
Calmore president Steve Brandes recalls: “Nick moved to the New Forest in Hampshire as a 15 year old from the Isle of Wight as his parents took over a hotel in Lyndhurst.
“He was recommended to Calmore and made his debut for the 3rd XI in 1982 before moving on to the seconds and then playing regularly for our first team from aged 16 years onwards.
“He played a total of 53 games for the 1st XI (including 14 games in the 1999 season when he came back to represent us in the Premier Cricket League) scoring 765 runs, top-scoring with 62 not out against Bashley (Rydal) at Loperwood Park in 1987 Southern League season.
“Nick was immensely popular at Calmore and is regarded as something of a legend by those of his teammates fortunate enough to play with him.”
Holland returned to his island roots in 1988 and played for Shanklin for whom he went on to score some 20,000 runs. He later moved to the Cheltenham area and joined Dumbleton, where his pint pulling expertise has been evident for a decade or more.
Daniel Holland is the wicket Mark Lavelle’s cup holders will want most. The 20-years old has made a staggering 1,117 runs in WEPL Gloucestershire Division matches this season, making five hundreds and an unbeaten double century when the side chased down 300 to beat Circencester.
Daniel will shortly be resuming his studies at Loughborough University, has also taken 17 wickets this term. Sibling is a seam bowling all-rounder with 11 league scalps.
Interestingly, their grandfather is Ray Julian who played First Class Cricket for Leicestershire and went on to become a First Class and International umpire. He is looking forward to seeing his grandsons play at the Home of Cricket
Daniel (left) and Myles Holland pictured with Ray Julian at Bristol.
