The Club was formed in 1947 from a social club set up by Arthur Peachey at the end of the Second World War which met regularly at the Celbic Hall in Lancaster Road ,Enfield Town. It was a suggestion of Ralph Alsford, P.A. "Jack" Younie and Arthur Peachey, who were great lovers of cricket.
The "Octopus" got its name as the Social Club at Celbic Hall played eight different sports.
Although the Club (originally just known as "The Octopus Club") had years where it has been unbeaten with wonderful cricket being played, as a general rule, very rarely has the Club ever been "outplayed" in the bar after the game."
Directions to home ground
On foot from Highgate tube (Northern Line): Take the Priory Gardens exit and follow Priory gardens until its end, taking a left onto Shepherds Hill. Take the first right into Stanhope road, then first left into Hurst Avenue and the ground is on the right. Should take approx 10 minutes
From the A1 North: After Highgate Tube, Take the first left at the traffic lights onto Shepherds Hill. Take the second right into Stanhope road, then first left into Hurst Avenue and the ground is on the right
From the A1 South: After Archway follow the A1 up the hill. Take a right into Shepherds hill at the 3rd set of lights (just after The Boogaloo pub). Take the second right into Stanhope road, then first left into Hurst Avenue and the ground is on the right.
Subs and match fees
Subs remained unchanged for 2010. £8 per game plus £40 annual subs.
- Annual subs are payable after three games.
- £10 “cash-back” on annual subs for those playing 8 games or more.
The Octopus tea making guide.
What you need.
Sandwich or Roll?
Rolls are easier 2 rolls per head = 44 plus a few spare if you want to go for sandwiches. 4 loafs is enough.
Traditional fillings are a safe bet so go for a mixture of:
· Cheese and Tomato
· Egg Mayo
· Tuna and Sweet corn
· Ham and cucumber
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Crisps
Pork Pies
Sausage rolls and other savoury snacks.
Choc Bars, Cakes, Biscuits
Drinks:
Tea bags / Coffee. Check this is needed as we often have them.
2 pints milk.
1 big bottle orange squash (2ltr / 4ltr)
Check we have some plastic cups & paper plates. If not a near by pound shop is a good bet.
We charge £35 quid for the tea, which you get back.
Production
If the weather is set fair, boil the eggs the day before (6), grate the cheese and mix the tuna sweetcorn. Saves time the next day. Production line is best bet, so get flat mate / long suffering Mrs to help. Takes a good hour – certainly a bit longer for the first time. Best to keep the hangover to a minimum.
Octopus Poetry
A Long Way Out
It's a long way out to the middle
For the man with no runs to his name.
Will this be the day he gets off the mark
And avoids the hall of shame?
It's a long way out to the middle
When your bat is heavy with dread.
What do you do when you're nervous,
But you've no more nerves to shred?
It's a very long run-up for the bowler,
Which is always a sign of doom,
And when he arrives at the crease to deliver the blow
You just know it'll be over soon….
It's a long way back from the middle
For the man with no runs to his name.
And all for the want of one lusty hit
To need never feel the same.
Duck after duck after duck after duck,
Will the victims recover or crack?
One hopes for the best, but it's never good
When even your nightmares go quack.
PH '09
Cricket
For some, it's a new delight,
For others, a more seasoned eye.
Sometimes it's the taking part,
At others the battle cry.
For some, it's a chance to recover
From Saturday night's excess.
For others, a chance to ponder
On life's rich and varied quest.
For some, a chance to exercise,
For others, to be part of a team.
For some, a Sunday off,
For all a chance to dream.
For those in form the sun is shining,
For the rest it seems to rain,
But for all a love of cricket,
That quintessential English game.
PH '09
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