Jim Horsley Hat Trick / 100th year anniversary

I would formally like to invite you to a small reception to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Melbourne born and former player, Jim Horsley's hat trick against the touring Australian Imperial Forces XI for Derbyshire CC on July 15th 1919.

I will also be inviting (if I can track them down) the relatives of Jim, I met Len Hall, his grandson at a book launch 10 years ago now and my contact details are either out of date, he has moved or he may have passed away. However, the Derby Telegraph have run a story on the anniversary and the celebration which may unearth them. I am also trying social media etc. At the time, Len did have the hat trick ball which I am hoping someone will still have and bring along.

(NEWS - Len tracked down and attending)

The get-together will be held at the Chip & Pin, High Street, Melbourne DE73 8FG on Monday July 15th, 7pm onwards. I will also be presenting to the land lord of the Chip & Pin, the original (and only one) picture of the Melbourne Derby and District League winning team of 1907 which was left to me recently and has been re-framed. I am also tracking down relatives of that team with some success.

It should be a great cricket together, I am also inviting the local cricket clubs, cricket followers, former players, historians, the League together with current and former players.

I sincerely hope you (and your partners) may be able to attend and should you think of anyone I should invite, please let me know

Best wishes

Andy H

07722 485213