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Many thanks, all.

Today is the last day to pay entry fees. Some teams have still not done so.

Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence

David Robertson wrote:Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence

That reads as though it should be in Latin.

Or maybe it's lawyer-speak.

I take the point, of course.

Captain Tim is doing a tremendous job. There will be 4 Oxford teams this season.

NickFaulks wrote:

David Robertson wrote:Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence

That reads as though it should be in Latin.

To some extent, it already is: evidence derives from videre, to see.

Phil Neatherway wrote:Today is the last day to pay entry fees. Some teams have still not done so.

Steve Connor has presumably made the sensible decision not to update the website list until after the deadline closes

Mick Norris wrote:Steve Connor has presumably made the sensible decision not to update the website list until after the deadline closes

No, he hasn't

Enniscorthy are back (3N). But if Kings Head don't enter, there could be 'issues' arising

David Robertson wrote:

Mick Norris wrote:Steve Connor has presumably made the sensible decision not to update the website list until after the deadline closes

No, he hasn't

Enniscorthy are back (3N). But if Kings Head don't enter, there could be 'issues' arising

The teams relegated from Division Two would be first in line for a reprieve with Warwickshire Select 2 in pole position.

David Robertson wrote:

Mick Norris wrote:Steve Connor has presumably made the sensible decision not to update the website list until after the deadline closes

No, he hasn't

Enniscorthy are back (3N).

That's a surprise

I thought Enniscorthy had definitely said no, but it would be good to see them again

David Robertson wrote: But if Kings Head don't enter, there could be 'issues' arising

Now showing as paid.

Apparently Wokefield Park is under new management. It will be interesting to see if this changes anything for the forthcoming season.

MatthewParry wrote:Apparently Wokefield Park is under new management. It will be interesting to see if this changes anything for the forthcoming season.

We held a Junior 4NCL weekend there this past weekend.

The change in decoration is noticeable. If you're a fan of artificial plants, wood furnishing, and a general parkland/woodland feel, then Wokefield Park is the hotel for you.

They have also changed their policy on dogs at the hotel; in case anyone's players have as their conditions that they can bring along their hounds...