Guest of honour was President Edgar Rumney (pictured right), described as a "true legend of the club" by Marc Fox who compered the entire evening with great aplomb. Unfortunately, another of the club's legends, John Ward, was sadly unable to attend after being confined to bed following a severe bout of nasal congestion. However, almost fifty members did brave the chilly night to honour the best performers of 2009 and, of course, to tuck in heartily to a Hog Roast which has quite likely put a dampener on some of the planned diets.

The TCL 1st XI batting and bowling awards were taken by new captain Richard Moxon and Tabish Zaman respectively and the latter also netted the best performance for that team for his debut 7-55 against Coggeshall. Moxon's second award of the night came when he was named as player of the year, just pipping Matt Gilray by a single vote.

Michael Abrey almost swept the board for the Saturday 2nd XI, grabbing player of the year, best performance (59 and 6-33 v Bury St Edmunds) as well as finishing the season as top bowler with 30 wickets at a very creditable 13.77. Senior pro John Gallant's 620 runs at 44.20 won him the batting trophy.

The Sunday 1sts was where Ryan Savill had his successes. He was named player of the year as well as topping both batting (66.00) and bowling averages (11.05). He also clinched the best perforamnce shield for his 67* and 5-11 v Halstead.

Youngster Chris Pettit was almost as successful for the PDQ 2nd XI, winning player of the year, top batsman and best perforamnce for his 142* in the final match of the season at Little Clacton. Steve Whitfield topped the bowling averages for that team as he did the for 3rd XI, enjoying a combined tally of 37 wickets.

The 3rd XI player of the year was Rowen Farrow who returned to the club where he learnt his cricket as a colt halfway through the summer. He played several fine innings, averaging 37.50 which was enough to give him the side's batting trophy. Dan White, with 45 and 4-33 v Wormingford, picked up the silverware for best performance.

Youngster White was also adjudged Colt player of the year and won raptuous applause for this nomination but he was less than happy to be the recipient of the Duck Cup. Still, a close inspection of the trophy reveals that it bears the names of some of the clubs finest willow exponents such as Steve Whitfield, Andy Trussler and Craig Sutton to name but three and he should take heart from this.

Staying with the Colts, Chris Pettit won best batsman and Gregan Savill best bowler. Another youngster, Reife Marangou, was a popular winner of the most improved player.

Ryan Savill last two awards were for the highest aggregate runs in the season, where it is intresting to note that his tally of 1277 (Steve Snell was second on 1220, all for the 1st XI) was achieved whilst playing for all five of the club's XIs and most catches (25) emphasing his overall commitment and competitiveness.

The six hit cup was won by Steve Snell who clubbed no fewer than 31 maximum shots and was in a league of his own whilst Kemsley Robb's fourteen scoring shot 50 v West Mersea saw him take the fastest fifty trophy.

The final award of the night went to Danny Woodrow who lifted the Polly Rogers Tankard for his outstanding service to club as PDQ 2nd XI skipper, committee member and, importantly, tireless Kwik Cricket organiser.