READY TO CARRY THE BAT?
–CRICKET XXIII–
5TH MAY, KIA OVAL
BORN AGAIN AT THE KIA OVAL
5TH MAY, XXIII
Sports Podge has always celebrated the triumphs, legacies and friendships forged through
sport.
Over the last 18 years, we’ve highlighted the effort achievement and contributions of
athletes
at every level of sport, from grassroots to Olympic glory.
We’ve given a platform
to
organisations doing amazing work using sport as a force for good. And we’ve raised a glass
to
the coaches that guide sporting legends to glory. And we’ve done it all over lunch.
This year,
we’re turning our attention to cricket. It’s a sport that is at the vanguard of diversity
and
inclusion, which spans every age range, and provides sporting drama capable of bringing
nations
to a standstill. In an Ashes year, it will be the sport that writes the storyline of our
summer.
Make no mistake …
2023 promises to be a cracking year for cricket.
But
though the
theme is
different, what makes Podge so beloved remains the same. It’s a perfect opportunity to catch
up
with friends old and new in a relaxed atmosphere, over a superb lunch, without endless
awards,
auctions, speeches or nurdling.
Great venues, great food and a bar that never runs
dry
have
always been at the heart of Podge (hence the name). So, let’s extend lunch and make this
year’s
event a drinks break for the ages. Rest assured; at Podge, no one checks the light meter.
BATTING ORDER
–– MATCH DAY ––
5th MAY, XXIII, THE DUCHY SUITE THE KIA OVAL, LONDON SE11 5SS
–– PLAY ––
12.30PM WELCOME DRINKS 1.15PM LUNCH
–– FURTHER INNINGS ––
4.30PM DRINKS & EVENING SNACKS
–– DRAW STUMPS ––
9.00PM CARRIAGES
FIRST CLASS FOOD, NO PIE CHUCKING
–– OPENERS ––
CHARRED MUSHROOMS, ROAST ONION PUREE, TRUFFLED EMULSION, TOASTED BRIOCHE AND GRUYERE CHEESE (V)
–– INNINGS ––
STUFFED BABY AUBERGINE, BRAISED LENTILS AND RED PEPPER, PUFFED WILD RICE AND HERB OIL (VE)
SURREY HILLS FARM LAMB, LAMB FAT POTATO, BROCCOLI, LEG FRITTER, MISO AND GARLIC PUREE FINISHED WITH PORT REDUCTION
ROASTED HAKE, SALTED PEA AND LEMON EMULSION, CIDER PICKLED ONIONS FINISHED WITH A SOUBISE SAUCE
–– OVERS ––
RHUBARB AND HIBISCUS PANNACOTTA, RHUBARB SORBET, PICKLED RHUBARB AND OLIVE OIL SHORTBREAD (V)
–– DOWN THE WICKET ––
A FINE SELECTION OF RED AND WHITE WINE, BEER AND SOFT DRINKS
–“I'm not going to hate anybody who beats me. But. I. Just. Don't. Like. Losing.”
– Ben Stokes
–“When anyone asks a question about women's cricket, everyone looks at me. I want them to look at each other.”
– Holly Colvin
–“We should be looking to inspire every living person in this country to play the game of cricket.”
– Joe Root
–“You might ruffle a few feathers but they are important feathers to be ruffled.”
– Ebony Rainford Brent
–“Takes an individual to spark an idea. Takes a team to deliver a dream.”
– Isa Guha
DANCE DOWN THE PITCH WITH
VERY IMPORTANT PODGERS
From Biffer’s, Blockers, Spinners, Bouncers, Buzzers, Chuckers, Fielders, Icons and Legends – Past, Present and Future, find out who’ll be alongside you in the slips.
HELPING SPORTS PODGE
ACROSS THE LINE
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Surrey County Cricket Club launched the ACE (African Caribbean Engagement) programme to re-engage Black British community into cricket and support talent to progress from the grassroots to the elite talent pathway. Following investment from Sport England, the ACE Programme is now an independent charity and has expanded its work to London, Birmingham and Bristol. One of our special guests, Ebony-Jewel Rainford-Brent, became Chair of the new charity and helped it build its support base including patrons Michael Holding, Sir Trevor McDonald, Roland Butcher (the first Black male cricketer for England) and Denise Lewis OBE. Ebony-Jewel is also passionate in her support for The Lord’s Taverners and is a trustee of Chance to Shine.
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