A Grand Day for Ginger
Steve Jinman is raising money for Cancer Research UK
In memory of Paul Savage
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Pinkneys Green Cricket Club is raising money for Cancer Research in tribute to the late Paul "Ginger" Savage.
Paul, known by everyone as Ginger, grew up in Halifax Road and made his debut for the Green as a teenager over 40 years ago.
A fast bowler, he opened the bowling for the 2nd XI for many years, captaining the Sunday team. In 1997 he was a member of the team that won the Old Paludians Diamond Jubilee Bowl. He also played for the club's darts and cribbage teams.
It was his lifelong commitment to the club as groundsman for which he was most valued. Using the skills acquired from his career at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, he initially assisted Dudley Jinman in preparing pitches, going on to lend his hand wherever it was needed to maintain our beautiful village ground.
He remained devoted to the club year after year, working countless hours on the playing field come rain or shine, often popping up to the Green on his bike several times a day to ensure everything was in order.
Sadly as the new season approached he was diagnosed with cancer and died in May.
A model of selfless service, a friend to everyone, Ginger will be lovingly remembered by everyone at the club.
A model of selfless service, a friend to everyone, Ginger will be lovingly remembered by everyone at the club.
Our President's Day on July 9th will be dedicated to his memory.