President's Letter 2025
Dear Fellow Dumplings,
As I write this, it’s heartening to see the early county fixtures already underway—this time in far
kinder conditions than last year! March offered an unexpected spell of good weather, and it’s made
a real difference for groundsmen who’ve had a much easier time preparing pitches. A far cry from
last season, when we didn’t manage our first game until the 29th of May! With the sun out and the
wickets rolled, I can feel the excitement of the coming season building already.
Thank you, as always, to everyone involved in planning and preparing for the season ahead. We’ll
see the return of many familiar fixtures as well as some new games and events to look forward to.
It’s a wonderful blend that keeps the spirit of the Dumplings thriving. A huge thank you must also
go to Dominic for all his hard work and dedication as President—his enthusiasm and support
continue to shape the club in so many positive ways.
We’re always looking to welcome new players to the Dumplings family. If you know of any
cricketers—especially young ones—who might enjoy what we offer, do please encourage them to
get in touch. We’d also love to hear from any young people who might be interested in taking on
voluntary roles to help with the running of the club, whether it’s with social media, event
organisation, or simply lending a hand on match days. It’s a great way to get involved in a brilliant
community.
We’re also looking to form a walking cricket team this season—an inclusive and fun format that
opens up the game to more people, especially those who may have stepped away from playing in
recent years. If you or someone you know might be interested, please do get in touch.
Friends and family are always very welcome at games throughout the summer, and we’re pleased to
have another Ladies Day fixture planned later in the season. Huge thanks to Wendy Hardy for
organising this, as well as for all her tireless work behind the scenes throughout the year.
On the communications side, Paul Berman is doing a fantastic job of keeping the website up to date,
and with Play-Cricket live scoring from Wendy and Facebook updates from Peter Jolliffe, there are
plenty of ways to follow the season and stay connected.
We’re also working on a couple of developments behind the scenes, particularly around
safeguarding and club policies. These are important steps to ensure our inclusive, welcoming
environment continues for all involved. Thank you to Wendy and Dominic Tuohey for their
ongoing support with this. We're also exploring the exciting idea of a Dumplings women's fixture-
watch this space!
The Devon Dumplings remain a unique and special club, full of camaraderie, competitive spirit, and
a shared love of the game. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, players, and supporting clubs
who make it all happen.
Here’s to a brilliant 2025 season—I hope to see many of you out on the field or at the boundary
rope very soon.
Very best wishes
Harry Kandampully
As I write this, it’s heartening to see the early county fixtures already underway—this time in far
kinder conditions than last year! March offered an unexpected spell of good weather, and it’s made
a real difference for groundsmen who’ve had a much easier time preparing pitches. A far cry from
last season, when we didn’t manage our first game until the 29th of May! With the sun out and the
wickets rolled, I can feel the excitement of the coming season building already.
Thank you, as always, to everyone involved in planning and preparing for the season ahead. We’ll
see the return of many familiar fixtures as well as some new games and events to look forward to.
It’s a wonderful blend that keeps the spirit of the Dumplings thriving. A huge thank you must also
go to Dominic for all his hard work and dedication as President—his enthusiasm and support
continue to shape the club in so many positive ways.
We’re always looking to welcome new players to the Dumplings family. If you know of any
cricketers—especially young ones—who might enjoy what we offer, do please encourage them to
get in touch. We’d also love to hear from any young people who might be interested in taking on
voluntary roles to help with the running of the club, whether it’s with social media, event
organisation, or simply lending a hand on match days. It’s a great way to get involved in a brilliant
community.
We’re also looking to form a walking cricket team this season—an inclusive and fun format that
opens up the game to more people, especially those who may have stepped away from playing in
recent years. If you or someone you know might be interested, please do get in touch.
Friends and family are always very welcome at games throughout the summer, and we’re pleased to
have another Ladies Day fixture planned later in the season. Huge thanks to Wendy Hardy for
organising this, as well as for all her tireless work behind the scenes throughout the year.
On the communications side, Paul Berman is doing a fantastic job of keeping the website up to date,
and with Play-Cricket live scoring from Wendy and Facebook updates from Peter Jolliffe, there are
plenty of ways to follow the season and stay connected.
We’re also working on a couple of developments behind the scenes, particularly around
safeguarding and club policies. These are important steps to ensure our inclusive, welcoming
environment continues for all involved. Thank you to Wendy and Dominic Tuohey for their
ongoing support with this. We're also exploring the exciting idea of a Dumplings women's fixture-
watch this space!
The Devon Dumplings remain a unique and special club, full of camaraderie, competitive spirit, and
a shared love of the game. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, players, and supporting clubs
who make it all happen.
Here’s to a brilliant 2025 season—I hope to see many of you out on the field or at the boundary
rope very soon.
Very best wishes
Harry Kandampully