Essex v Gloucestershire - Clydesdale Bank 40 - Group A - Live Score and Update
Gloucestershire 224/5 (40/40 ov) v Essex 225/2 (36.5/40 ov) - Essex won by 8 wickets (with 19 balls remaining)
On Monday, June 04, 2012, Essex won their Group A match against Gloucestershire by eight wickets in the ongoing Clydesdale Bank 40 tournament at County Ground, Chelmsford, thanks to an enormous innings of 120 runs jabbed by RS Bopara, who steered his side to a sensational triumph as Essex chased a mammoth tally of 225 runs in 40 overs.
After winning the toss, Essex put Gloucestershire into batting in order to restrict them on a low total.
Gloucestershire had the worst possible start to their innings when they lost their first wicket with only a run on the board as opener, WRS Gidman, had his stumps destroyed by GR Napier before he could open his account.
Opener HJH Marshall and number-three batsman BAC Howell then took charge as the duo clobbered the bowlers out of town without a hint of remorse.
Finally after conceding 41 runs, Essex made a comeback in the match by dismissing Marshall, who had his stumps obliterated by TS Mills after playing an innings of 24 runs.
Howell was the third wicket to fall as he departed after scoring 28 runs, leaving his team standing on a total of 69 runs.
In the later part of the innings, KS Williamson and IA Cockbain hammered stinging knocks of 77 and 52 to leave the bowling side flabbergasted as they belted some of the finest cricketing shots, to give their fans something to cheer about.
The side consequently ended their innings with a massive total and seemed well set to secure an impressive win.
Their road to victory seemed ever so near when they dismissed Essex opener ML Pettini on the third delivery of the innings without a run on the board.
However, this was all the glory they were going to get as Bopara and T Westley stood defiant like two stubborn kids refusing to budge.
While Player of the Match, Bopara, stayed unbeaten, Westley lost his wicket after scoring a knock of 82 runs, which was enough for the team to win the match as Essex reached the required target in 36.5 overs.
Source: blogs.bettor.com
Essex County holds Free SummerMusic Concert Series - NJ.com
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public to attend the 2012 Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series. The free Concert Series brings a diverse group of musicians and entertainers to perform at locations throughout the historic Essex County Park System and provides residents with an evening leisure activity to enjoy the parks. This year’s series features two concert and fireworks spectaculars, the South Orange International Blues Festival and Brookdale Park concerts being returned to Friday nights.
“Our Free Concert Series offers a diverse line-up of performers who will take center stage in venues throughout our historic Essex County Park System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze and dance to the sounds of classical, rock and roll, jazz, big band, Latin and more. We have an amazing line-up that is sure to entertain and impress,” DiVincenzo said.
The SummerMusic Concert Series is being sponsored by Filippo Berio Olive Oil, Rose Squared Productions, TD Bank and the Branch Brook Park Alliance. The series is also made possible, in part, by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Over the course of the summer, there are 26 different performances, featuring some of the best local and international acts in jazz, rock and roll, big band, reggae and more. The 2012 SummerMusic Concert Series begins Saturday, June 16, with a Gospel Festival in Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park and concludes Sunday, September 9, with Mike Griot Presents the South Orange International Blues Festival in Essex County South Mountain Reservation. There will be two Concert and Fireworks Extravaganzas this summer; the first features the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra on Friday, June 29, in Essex County Branch Brook Park in Newark and second features The Duprees and Glenn Miller Orchestra on Monday, July 2, in Essex County Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair. One significant change in the schedule is that concerts in Essex County Brookdale Park have been returned to Friday nights.
The 2012 concert series schedule is as follows:
· Saturday, June 16, 2 -5 p.m., Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Gospel Festival
· Saturday, June 23, Noon -8 p.m., Essex County Weequahic Park, Newark: House Music Festival (rain date is Saturday, June 30th)
· Tuesday, June 26, 7 p.m., Essex County Veterans Memorial Park, Newark: Gordon James
· Wednesday, June 27, 7 p.m., Essex County Irvington Park, Irvington: Layonne Holmes Quintet
· Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m., Essex County Independence Park, Newark: Jose Chavarria Quintet
· Friday, June 29, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Branch Brook Park, Newark: Concert by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Fireworks Spectacular
· Monday, July 2, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: Concert by The Duprees and Glenn Miller Orchestra, and Fireworks Spectacular
· Friday, July 6, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: The Happenings & Kenny Vance and The Planotones
· Tuesday, July 10, 7 p.m., Essex County Vailsburg Park, Newark: Bradford Hayes
· Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m., Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Denise Hamilton
· Friday, July 13, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: A Tribute to Journey & The Four Tops featuring Separate Ways and Standing in the Shadows
· Tuesday, July 17, 7 p.m., Essex County Riverbank Park, Newark: Son 9 Quintet
· Wednesday, July 18, 7 p.m., Essex County West Side Park, Newark: Cross Culture Club
· Friday, July 20, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: Jazz Under the Stars featuring the Muzzy Mercado Group and Ken Navarro
· Tuesday, July 24, 7 p.m., Essex County Kip’s Castle Park, Montclair/Verona: Broadway Extravaganza
· Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m., Essex County Yanticaw Park, Nutley: The Dalton Gang
· Friday, July 27, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: Springsteen Tribute with the B Street Band and The Infernos
· Tuesday, July 31, 7 p.m., Watsessing Park, Bloomfield/East Orange: Carrie Jackson
· Wednesday, August 1, 7 p.m., Essex County Grover Cleveland Park, Caldwell/Essex Fells: The 70’s Project
· Friday, August 3, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: The Hitmen
· Tuesday, August 7, 7 p.m., Essex County Ivy Hill Park, Newark: Jazz by Gradie Stone
· Wednesday, August 8, 7 p.m., Essex County Weequahic Park, Newark: Lonnie Youngblood
· Friday, August 10, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Eagle Rock Reservation, West Orange: The Garden State Concert Band
· Sunday, August 12, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Spanish Festival
· Saturday, September 8, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Caribbean Festival
· Sunday, September 9, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Essex County South Mountain Reservation, West Orange: Mike Griot presents the South Orange International Blues Festival
Concerts are held at accessible sites. Persons who require special accommodations or assistance are asked to call at least two weeks prior to the concert to alert staff as to their needs. Admission to the concerts is free. For more information, call the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs at 973‑239-2485.
Source: www.nj.com
Who needs make-up! Sam Faiers shows a more relaxed side as she enjoys romantic pool rendezvous with beau Joey Essex - Daily Mail
By Holly Thomas
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She was spotted heading to the pool at the weekend looking as though she'd spent the entire morning getting ready for the sunbathing session.
So it was refreshing to see Sam Faiers looking rather more relaxed yesterday as she enjoyed a little downtime with her on-off beau Joey Essex at their Marbella resort.
The couple looked perfectly at ease with one another, at one point nipping off to grab a bite to eat without their TOWIE castmates.
In their natural state: Sam Faiers and Joey Essex were looking relaxed by the pool at their Marbella resort yesterday
Filming taking its toll? Both looked a little tired, but glad to chill out in each others' company
Sam didn't bother to wear make-up, and covered her bikini-clad frame in a comfy t-shirt now and then when the sun became too much.
She did get up to stretch her legs and show off her tanned figure at one point however, looking far more relaxed in flip flops than she had done in heels over the weekend.
Joey looked a little restless on the sun lounger, shifting around from time to time, but ever attentive when Sam leaned over to share a quiet word.
Tender moment: Sam used her boyfriend's chest as a pillow as they drifted off together
A little help? Sam used an unconcerned Joey as a support to sit up
He was briefly distracted when a couple of young female fans came over to have a chat, but quickly resumed his prone position once they had left.
Sam was clearly quite happy to sit back and take a break from her usual role of Essex glamour queen.
Over the weekend the blonde boutique owner was spotted filming scenes for the Only Way Is Essex looking more her usual self, wearing a slashed to the navel black swimsuit.
Laid-back look: Sam didn't bother with make-up, and covered up with a loose top when the sun got too much
Ready to take a dip? Sam appeared to be contemplating a swim, while Joey hardly seemed able to move
Getting fidgety: Joey seemed to have trouble finding a comfortable position
She accessorised with a huge, gold neck piece, featuring a large circle in the middle which hung off the main plate and nestling between her breasts, drawing attention.
Sam wisely protected her face from the sun’s rays at Sisu Club and Hotel in Puerto Banus, pairing her skimpy outfit with a giant black and white striped hat and large sunglasses.
A crocheted waistcoat and sky high clogs which elongated her legs completed the look.
Bit of a distraction? Joey looked a little weary as he sat up to greet a couple of young female fans
Ready to make a move? Both looked as though they were feeling the effects of the last few days in Marbs
Blending in with the crowd: Sam was sporting none of her usual TOWIE bling, with unstyled hair and no jewelry
The overall look was significantly more high-maintenance than her low-key poolside look yesterday.
But Sam's more casual appearance clearly wasn't an issue for Joey, who was undeterred in his attentions.
The pair made a touching display of their affections during the final episode of season five last week when Joey penned a heartfelt love letter to Sam.
Time to head for the shade: Even the sun-loving pair needed a break at one point
Joey made Sam laugh as he reminded her of memories they share from when they initially got together, and displayed his childlike handwriting.
His closing words were: 'I love you and you're the love of my life.'
Joey's gesture appeared to make up for the distress he caused when he was photographed getting into a cab with another girl.
Grabbed a bite: The enamored pair went to get some food without their TOWIE castmates
What a difference some slap makes: Joey and a made-up Sam out last Thursday
Dressed to the nines: Sam's look was much more high-maintenance on Sunday
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
She looks like she would eat him alive!
- Devildog, Devon, 05/6/2012 19:31
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