Arnesby ended their 4 match programme with a loss to end the summer with 2 wins and 2 losses. The 2 losses at the hands of regular cricketing teams, one being Willoughby who hosted a match at Dunton Bassett cricket ground.

Willoughby were put into bat and were pegged back in the early stages with two useful wickets. However their captain Simon Lark and Connelly took charge and created a match winning partnership. In the process Connelly broke a Willoughby club record of breaking 750 runs in a season. Arnesby dropped 5 good chances to break this partnership and when the breakthrough came it was too late to rein in the free scoring Willoughby batsmen who amassed 208 for 5.

In reply Arnesby made 104 all out. George Lees make an impressive 45, but only Wes Sykes and Nick Jelley were able to make any additional solid contribution. Nevertheless Arnesby were still on track for the 209 target until George was run out, which marked the end of the Arnesby response.

A season review in The General Elliott concluded with the unanimous verdict that the series of matches were thoroughly enjoyed and what village cricket is all about. The team would also like to thank the enthusiastic band of supporters that came to every match – much the envy of ‘proper’ cricket teams.