One of Dansk XL CC’s and Danish cricket’s pioneers is no longer with us.

At 2 am on 30 January 2012, Jørgen Morild died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Dansk XL has much to thank him for and will be eternally grateful for his contribution over many years.

In a recent conversation, he could not hide how happy he was with the fact that Dansk XL had fared extremely well in the past few years. However, he was a little sad that the club did not play against the schools, which was the original main aim for the club.

Jørgen Morild played 114 games for Dansk XL, scoring 1885 runs, including one century, at an average of 19.64. He was rarely allowed to bowl or was too kind to put himself on, yet he still took 31 wickets at an average of 12.71.

Out thoughts are with his wife, Lydia and the rest of his family.

The 2011 AGM, postponed from the 23rd November, is now scheduled to take place on the 1st February 2012 at midday at the Farmers Club, 3 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EL

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A new webpage has been added to the website 'Technology and Computer Information' - please ensure that you take a look at it and have the necessary software, etc installed on your computer to enable you to read the newer style documents now being used.

To schoolmasters who are aged over 35 and who wish to join as new, full members, the Forty Club will offer 2 years free membership.
To schoolmasters who are aged under 35, the Club will offer free, full membership until they reach the age of 35.

5th Feb: PM Arrival at Dubai Airport. Check into hotel.
6th Feb: Day 4 of the 3rd test between Pakistan and England at the Dubai Cricket Stadium.
7th Feb: Day 5 of the 3rd test between Pakistan and England at the Dubai Cricket Stadium or possible fixture/nets
8th Feb: 35 over Day Night game against the Abu Dhabi Cricket Council Invitation Eleven at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium (TBC). Start 1600 Hrs - Subject to confirmation from PCB
9th Feb: 35 over Day Night Game against the Emirates Forties at the ICC GCA Grounds at the Dubai Sports City. Start 1700 Hrs.
10th Feb: 35 over Day Night Game against the Emirates Forties at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Start 1700 Hrs.
11th Feb: 40 over Day Night Game against the Emirates Forties at the ICC GCA Grounds at the Dubai Sports City. Start 1700 Hrs.
12th Feb: 'Time Game' or Limited overs against the Emirates schools Invitation Eleven at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Start 1500 Hrs.
13th Feb: 1st ODI between Pakistan and England at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
14th Feb: Check out from Hotel and Depart for LHR

Non-playing members are welcome - places for playing members are now full

What's Included in the Package:
• Direct Flights between London and Dubai
• Airport - Hotel Transfers
• Coach Transfers during match and ODI/Test days
• B&B Accommodation at the hotel twin room share (single room supplement)
• Lunch Boxes with refreshments during all match days plus all match fees
• Travel Insurance for the duration of the tour
• 1 x rented car available for use during the tour
• Tickets for the test match and the ODI
• Coloured Cricket Clothing (1 shirt, 1 x Trouser, 1 x cap)
TOTAL COST OF TOUR £890.00

Club Rules

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INSURANCE RISK SOLUTIONS

The company Insurance Risk Solutions currently provides generous sponsorship over 3 years to the Forty Club and we are delighted to report that they have recently agreed to continue for another period.

Members will have seen their details in the page advertisement in the Handbook and the banner advert in the Newsletters.

Club members will help the Club's cause in terms of IRS's continued support if they were to make the effort to engage with them, even if only when searching for a quote.  The possibility is that in order to gain new business and break in with new clients, IRS may present a lower quote than other competitors.

So if your house or car or travel policies are approaching a renewal date, would you take a moment to ask IRS to quote for your business?

You can contact them via 01284 777560 or via email to bernie.aldous@insurancerisk.co.uk

You will have nothing to lose by doing so

• the Club total membership stands at 254
• the UK membership stands at 2371
• the Overseas membership is 133
• the Golf Society membership is 372 UK members and 8 overseas members
• there are 67 umpires on the Club's UK register, all of whom have been CRB cleared

Playing membership by District is as follows