This week, Belsize Park's finest, the Washington CC, travelled out into the northern burbs beyond Harrow on the Hill for a game against Gubbays CC. It was the first time we had played this opposition, but we had a really good time: they were a very nice bunch, provided what Aftab described as a 'banging' tea, and also lent us a fielder for the whole game as we suffered a late withdrawal and were short. Being light a batsman or two cost us, and Gubbays eased to a 59-run win in a 35-over game. Hopefully we can play again next year, and take a full strength XI! We also celebrated Chairman Luke Mitchell's 100th game for the Wash with a splendid cake, baked by Nick Kripps!If you are looking for competitive social cricket in North London, take a look at our website www.washingtoncc.org, or drop inot th epub on England's Lane in Belsize Park itself. We are always looking out for new players!