Cricket lined up alongside a host of other classic British pastimes including welly wanging, tossing the caber and, er, Jack Russell (the dog rather than the Gloucestershire wicket keeper) racing at what has become a 'must' on Hamburg's social calendar - British Day – on 30-31 August. more… The Europe Office is delighted to welcome Philip Hudson as the new European Development Officer. Philip, who will take up the role on 13 October, was first employed in the cricketing world through a Sussex CCC junior scholarship, when he was based at Arundel Castle under the leadership of John Barclay. After representing Sussex CCC 2nd XI throughout the season, he accepted a place on the MCC Young Professionals scheme in April 1995. more… From August 10-16, Vienna was the location for the 3rd ECC Trophy where 11 European ICC Affiliate nations battled it out to decide the ranking order for future ECC Tournaments. There should have been 12 teams but, unfortunately, Sweden had to withdraw, leaving the tournament organisers with a headache in deciding the format of what was now an 11 team set up. more… It doesn’t seem possible, but it’s that time of year again already and we’re looking for nominations for the 2003 Development Program Annual Awards in 8 categories. For further details, click here