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Formed in 1898, LKCC is now in it's 2nd century following the match arranged between 'single' and 'married' teams from the village.
The earliest records of the club, then known as Little Kingshill Sports Club, currently in our possesion go back as far as the 1937 AGM. Then as now money was an ever present concern, to the extent that the 2nd XI was dropped, and no groundsman employed - several persons present volounteered to prepare the ground during the week. The 1938 AGM voted to change the name to Cricket Club, as the football section had gone its own way. A sign of the times meant that the annual dinner that year was a men only affair. Things were looking promising for the club as the following year the 2nd XI was re-formed with an application to join the reserve league if possible, and a pavillion was purchased for £25. This outlay left the club in debt by £2-5-101/2. This was cleared by a donation of £5 by Mr MacDonald, the President. The 1939 AGM was held three months after the outbrake of World War 2, and the meeting expressed a wish to carry on as normal as much as possible, but the records do not begin again until 1947.
LKCC is now at its second home, the first having been in a field opposite the Prince of Wales public house, where teas were taken. The quickest way to reach the pub from the present ground was along the public footpath which runs through one of the fields next to the ground. The club gained access to this path by paying 6d per year for the right to walk the few yards from the edge of the ground to the path. In 1962 a new pavilion was built, consisting of two changing rooms and a central tea room. This ended the tradition of taking tea at the Prince of Wales. Later, during the 1970s a shower room was added. Sadly, on 11th April 1987 a devastating fire occured and the pavilion was destroyed. However the efforts of the members ensured that a replacement was quickly found. The changing facilities in the meantime being a tent, lent by the local scout group.
For a time during the first fifty or so years the club played in the High Wycombe and District League, winning several divisional titles, mainly during the 1930s. LKCC left the league following a vote at an SGM in 1957, and from 1958 played only friendlies on a saturday. In the late 1980s it was decided to re-enter the league, and in 1989 the club entered the Mid Bucks League, and during the mid 1990s enjoyed our most successful individual period, 1995 being the peak. Both XIs won their divisions, the 1st's being league champions and the 1st XI also added the league knockout. 1997 brought another challenge when the club entered the Chilterns League, a step up in standard. Undaunted, the 1st XI won the league knockout at the first attempt.
In 1998 we celebrated our centenary, the highlight being an 'oldies' vs 'babes' match in July. The annual tour to Devon was resurected that year as well, with games against Thorverton and fellow centenary celebrators Upottery.
In 2006, Ally Smith was presented with the 2nd XI league bowling award by ex-England wicket keeper, Bob Taylor.
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