Abergavenny Cricket Club are hosting a 40th Anniversary reunion evening of the successful 1975 Season, when the First X1 won the Three Counties League and were runners up in the Monmouthshire Knockout, and the Second X1 won the Gwent Premier League.

This was Abergavenny Cricket Club's best season for more than 20 years and was an overwhelming success for both teams.

The First X1 forged ahead from the word go. They suffered a blow when top batsman Mike Powell broke a wrist when umpiring an August heat of the Abergavenny Superstar competition, but still managed to clinch the title before his return for the end of the season match against Colwall. Retiring captain Brian Shackleton put their success down to both the bowlers and consistent batting.

Paul Sussex told the Chronicle, "Many of the members from that era still live locally and the club hopes it will not be difficult to get in touch with them, however there are a number whom the Club has lost contact with over the years and it is hoped that they will somehow get to hear of this event."

The reunion night will be held on August 15 from 7.30pm at the clubhouse. For further details please email Paul Sussex on [email protected]">[email protected].

Pictured in the back row L-R are: E.Hughes (Umpire), D.Jones, D.Harries, B.Williams, L.Wilocock, S.Lennox, K.Watkins.

Front Row L-R: D.Griffin, M.Powell, B.Shackleton(Captain) J.Powell, R.Brown.