A HOST of local clubs are keeping a wary eye on the weekend weather as long overdue rain is threatening to disrupt Sunday's first round ties in the National Village Championship.
The opening round draw has pitted two former Lord's finalists, Longparish and Hambledon, together, while past winners Hursley Park begin at home to competition debutants Emsworth.
Arguably the most attractive local tie is between Langley Manor and Paultons at Knellers Lane. Liphook & Ripsley's first NVC appearance comes at Oakley.
Sunday's Village Cup local round 1 fixtures (1pm): Beehive & Southwick v Redlynch & Hale, Cattistock v Shrewton, Easton & Martyr Worthy v Sparsholt, Godshill v Amport, Hursley Park v Emsworth, Langley Manor v Paultons, Longparish v Hambledon, Oakley v Liphook & Ripsley, Sway v Bramshaw, Tichborne Park v Damerham.
The opening round draw has pitted two former Lord's finalists, Longparish and Hambledon, together, while past winners Hursley Park begin at home to competition debutants Emsworth.
Arguably the most attractive local tie is between Langley Manor and Paultons at Knellers Lane. Liphook & Ripsley's first NVC appearance comes at Oakley.
Sunday's Village Cup local round 1 fixtures (1pm): Beehive & Southwick v Redlynch & Hale, Cattistock v Shrewton, Easton & Martyr Worthy v Sparsholt, Godshill v Amport, Hursley Park v Emsworth, Langley Manor v Paultons, Longparish v Hambledon, Oakley v Liphook & Ripsley, Sway v Bramshaw, Tichborne Park v Damerham.
