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We are delighted to announce that former England, Glamorgan, Worcestershire and Hampshire cricketer, @si610 will be joining Dafen ahead of the @SWCA_Official 2022 season. Welcome home Simon!โบ๏ธ
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Dafen Welfare CC
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Dafen Welfare CC
@DafenWelfareCC
One of the most beautiful cricket grounds in Wales. Dafen Welfare Cricket Club plays in SWCA Division One.
- SWCA Division One champions and Dan Radcliffe Cup winners!๐๐
- The club is deeply saddened to announce the passing of former player, captain, team manager, tour manager and life member, Glan Letheren. Glan was Dafen. His contribution to our club, @dafenafc and local sport in general through playing, coaching and fundraising over many
- We are desperately sad to announce the passing of former player Mel Williams. Mel was an integral part of our cup & league winning seasons of 2010 & 2011. He was one of the best cricketers to play in South Wales & such a lovely man. Our thoughts are with Melโs family & friends.
- Happy birthday to the Dafen Express, former Glamorgan and England fast bowler, Jeff Jones, 81 today. Have a great day legend!
- Today we marked the passing of a Dafen legend. #RIPLeth
- An impromptu and beautiful tribute to John โBachโ Morris after his funeral this afternoon by @corllanelli. What a send off, for a wonderful gentleman.๐
00:00 - We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jeff Ryan. A fantastic clubman, supporter, tourist and Welfare Bowls captain. Always smiling and laughing; the village will be a poorer place without Jeff. Our thoughts are with Helen, Dan, Andrew and family at this sad time.
- The club are deeply saddened to announce the passing of former committeeman and life member, David Evans. A fantastic character and true Dafen legend. Dai was a huge part of the club for many years. Our thoughts are with Gillian, Phil, Rich, Matthew and family.
- We are devastated to learn of the tragic, sudden passing of former committee member & scorer, Stephanie Davies. Stephanie was an enthusiastic & committed member of the Club & she will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts are with Simon, Brooke, Peter, Gill & family.
- A stunning 140 not out from captain @MDEvanso guided the first XI to victory yesterday. Great work skip!๐
00:00 - On this day in 2011, captain @MDEvanso received the Dan Radcliffe Cup from chair @NeilHobbs8 in Ynystawe, having sealed the championship the week before in Gowerton. At 12.30pm today, Matthew and Dafen will again receive the cup from Neilโฆ this time in Dafen.โบ๏ธ๐ธ
- Happy 80th birthday to @englandcricket and @GlamCricket fast bowler Jeff Jones. We look forward to celebrating with Jeff and his family at the clubhouse this evening. Itโs a double celebration, as Jeffโs wife Irene also celebrates her birthday today.๐ฅณ๐ฅณ
- CHAMPIONS! They did it! Our Under 11s were triumphant this evening against @PirateCricket in the tightest of games at @PontarddulaisCC. Hearts in mouths stuff, as POTM Harry Randell hit a four on the last ball to tie the net scores. Dafen pipped it as they lost less wickets.๐๐ฅ
