It may still be cold and wet out there, but the cricket season is very nearly upon us. So, it is time to 'spring' into action... (no, the jokes haven't got any better over the off season)

1) Pay your subs: subs for this year are again £20. Pay through the Erratics website - there is a 'Payment to Erratics' link on the left-had tool bar. This will take you to Paypal, with an option to pay by card if you don't have an account. It will ask for a 'Donation'. Do not let this throw you, it's just how it phrases it. 'Donate' your £20 subs. In case of oversubscribed matches selection preference will go to those who are fully paid up members.

3) Update you availability: Jonathan Kirby is selector for April and May. Let him know, via the website in the usual way, that you are available to play. Our first game is in just two weekends time: Marldon away on 15th April. My insider at the Met Office tells me it is set fair to be a belter.