The proceedings were started with a welcome from Club Chairman Clive Copp. This was followed by a lovely speech from Craig Dredge about the long-serving Club President and lifelong fan, Graham Barnes, who sadly passed away last October.

The congregation observed a minutes silence to remember him, and a new award, the Graham Barnes Shield for Clubman of the Year would be presented later on in the evening. It was lovely to see so many of Graham's family in attendance.

Mark Sanger spoke about the ups and down of the 1st XI campaign, and although it ended up in relegation, there's optimism for next season.

Craig Dredge and Mark Harman spoke about the 2nd XI, who attained promotion to Somerset Cricket League Division 3 for next season.

Robin Lett discussed the Sunday Development XI's League title, before talking about the Frome Falcons Under 19's, highly successful inaugural campaign.

There were lots of thank you's throughout the evening. And almost inevitably, with a club run by so many volunteers, some people may've been missed out.

There were special mentions for the 1st XI's following support of Linda, Gary, Asa and Babs, with Gary being given the Bus Driver of the Year Award from Sparky.

Nick and Sara were thanked for their tireless work for the club, and were presented with a bottle of bubbly from Sparky with them retiring from running the bar.

Thanks goes to Richard Baker for scoring and Keith Sanders for umpiring too. These volunteer officials are much appreciated by the club.

Many thanks goes to Nick Larder, and all the people who helped laying on the food of lasagne and chilli con carne. Thanks to those who helped clear up afterwards- Jackie and John washing up along with other people mucking in was great.

Finally, the results of the 2016 Frome Cricket Club Fantasy Cricket were announced. Mark Harman was the winner, followed by Robin Lett in second and Josh Cantrell in third. They all very kindly put their prize money behind the bar, to go towards the club.

I think everyone will agree that it was a terrific evening, so here's to even more success in 2017!!

Do take a look at our photo album of the evening, located under the club photos section of the website.

Here's the list of Award Winners:

1st XI Batsmen of the Year: Paul Sanger
1st XI Bowler of the Year: Sam Wheeler
2nd XI Batsmen of the Year: Josh Cantrell
2nd XI Bowler of the Year: Mark Harman
Sunday Development XI Batsmen of the Year: Joe Smart
Sunday Development XI Bowler of the Year: Arthur Harman
Young Player of the Season: Sam Croker
Robin Lett's Coaches Award: Arthur Harman
The Graham Barnes Shield, Clubman of the Year: Aaron Woodruff
Players Player of the Season, presented by John Fuller: Paul Sanger