NCLS Book Launch on Zoom

 

Book Launch – Saturday, 7 November  

 

With its usual series of meetings currently on hold, Nottingham Cricket Lovers’ Society has linked with cricket author Andrew Hignell to assist in the launch of his new book.

‘A Tall Story’ is the latest book to be published by the ACS as part of their Cricket Witness series, and is based on the life and times of Nigel Plews, the former Nottingham policeman, who became one of the most respected umpires in world cricket despite never having played the game himself at professional level. After retiring from the Fraud Squad, Nigel stood in first-class cricket from 1981 until 1999, besides standing in 11 Test matches and 16 One-Day Internationals, as well as in many major one-day games and Cup Finals.  

This book, written in conjunction with Nigel’s family, draws heavily from the diaries and notebooks which he assiduously kept throughout his distinguished career, starting with his days umpiring in league cricket in the East Midlands. Tragically, Nigel was diagnosed with inoperable kidney cancer in 2007 and during the final years of his life, together with the help of his wife and children, he collated his memoirs which form the basis of this book. 

A virtual launch (via ZOOM) of this fascinating book will take place on Saturday 7 November starting at 10am. A number of speakers will be making short presentations including the author, Andrew Hignell, plus members of Nigel’s family and former colleagues from Nottingham Police, as well as Neil Bainton, a current first-class umpire, and another man who has progressed from the recreational game onto the first-class list, besides writing the foreword for this book.  

If you would like to attend the virtual launch, please send an email to secretary@acscricket.com by 5 November giving your email contact details.