MEMBERS of Cookley's national village knock-out winning side of 1977 were reunited at the club's annual presentation night at the Eagle and Spur.

Seven members of the team that carried off the Haig Trophy at Lord's were among the 60 who attended on the 25th anniversary.

The club's president Ron Price recounted some of the great moments of the season leading up to the historic victory over Lindal Moor.

Club chairman Phil Dixon said the present day team also had a campaign to be proud of, finishing fifth in Worcestershire League Division Two above strong clubs like Bewdley, Malvern and Stourport.

New Zealander John Blakeley was player of the year and also picked up the firsts' bowling award.

Cookley secretary Richard Matthews said: "John has been a credit to his club in Canterbury and leaves the village with our most sincere thanks for all his efforts."

Paul Cartwright was seconds' player of the year and Simon Kirby Sunday player of the year.

Other awards went to Lee Shewry for firsts' batting, John Martin for seconds' batting, Simon Anderson for seconds' bowling and Phil Divito scored the most runs for the firsts.

There was an award for the most valuable wicket which went to Matt Goode who picked up the scalp of West Indies international Lincoln Roberts.