Richmond's tradition of touring - this year will be our 52nd consecutive tour of the Cotswolds - is very rare among cricket clubs. Over the decades many Richmond Rangers have come along and few, if any, have gone home disappointed. It is truly a week like no other.

We stay at the Lygon Arms in Chipping Campden, a home from home for many of us, and we are guaranteed a very warm welcome. We play 4 matches against 4 wonderfully hospitable clubs - Frocester, Bourton Vale, Chipping Campden and Exhall & Wixford. Golf can be arranged as well. It can be a physically tiring week but, emotionally, it really does relax us all.

This year, we need players for all matches. You can come for the whole week or just one day - these matches are all within a couple of hours of London. The cricket is fun, usually played on decent pitches against opposition who, like us, want to enjoy a competitive but friendly game.

If you want to come along, I need an email to confirm your plans, in particular, when you are coming and what nights you plan to stay at the Lygon. Please don't delay any longer. Email me now to confirm your place.