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Stephen Harris's avatar

I have been a member of Surrey, on and off (currently off as the lack of County / Test cricket in August makes it pretty pointless for me and their treatment of members has become careless), since 1983 and am a member of Sussex (since 1982) and I will be until I die, unless they abolish membership. I have lived in Aberdeenshire for 21 years so its quite a hike to Hove and I can't claim to get "value for money" from it. But, I love being there and having access to all the facilities. I donated my membership in Covid. If membership goes, I will still go but fewer times and I certainly won't see the point of a season ticket living in NE Scotland, let alone donating it's value in the next pandemic. Sussex continue to say all the right things. I hope they aren't being naive. For Sussex to be killed of by the sharks at the ECB would be an irony indeed.

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Stephen Harris's avatar

I have been a member of Surrey, on and off (currently off as the lack of County / Test cricket in August makes it pretty pointless for me and their treatment of members has become careless), since 1983 and am a member of Sussex (since 1982) and I will be until I die, unless they abolish membership. I have lived in Aberdeenshire for 21 years so its quite a hike to Hove and I can't claim to get "value for money" from it. But, I love being there and having access to all the facilities. I donated my membership in Covid. If membership goes, I will still go but fewer times and I certainly won't see the point of a season ticket living in NE Scotland, let alone donating it's value in the next pandemic. Sussex continue to say all the right things. I hope they aren't being naive. For Sussex to be killed of by the sharks at the ECB would be an irony indeed.

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SIMON D SARGENT's avatar

You say that few counties have committed to a vote on you know what. Do you actually know of any that have (other than MCC, which isn't a county)? It would be useful to know.

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The Grumbler's avatar

I believe Lancs did, thanks to pressure. Many have not decided either way. Which is why I left it loose. And yes, you're right re: MCC

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