President Brian Gresty led the CBH 2017 AGM and thanked outgoing Chairman Jim Gillson for his efforts over the last four years highlighting the progress of the Club and Jim's contribution.

Jim reflected on a busy period for the Club which saw the introduction of new state of the art nets and the introduction of the highly successful All Stars programme which saw CBH voted as the North's leading club for progressing this exciting innovation for youngsters.

He talked too about potential new associations with the new Phil Greening Gym at Chester Rugby Club, thanked his committee for their hard work, recognised Dougherty & Allan's significant contribution in offering a catering and support arrangement second to none and welcomed an exciting sponsorship arrangement which sees local solicitors Cullimore Dutton become the Club's principal sponsor. And then of course there was the well documented success and progress on the field.

Secretary John Legry announced that annual subscriptions will remain the same as 2017 and Chairman of Directors Jeremy Jordan talked about the Limited Company's financial position - citing the cost of the new football pitch as a major expenditure.

Thanks were also given to Bar Manager Phil Thomas who leaves Chester for Australia next week after 15 years sterling service.

Club officials were duly elected for the forthcoming season which sees stability with little change:

Club officers

Secretary/Fixture secretary: John Legry
Club captain: Chris Fleet
Management committee: Dave Atkin, Damian Curtis, Brian Gresty, Jo Herbertson, Di Totty, Rick Moore, Jim Law, Will Owen, Don Speakman and newcomers Martin Huber and Robin Fisher.

Management committe posts will be confirmed at the next meeting.

Club captains

1st XI Captain: Will Owen
1st XI Vice Captain:Harry Killoran
2nd XI Captain: Dan Riley
2nd XI Vice Captain: Matthew Griffiths
3A XI Captain: Steve Treen
3A XI Vice Captain: Tbc
3B XI Captain: Ian Thistlewood
3B XI Vice Captain: Rob Williams
Academy XI Captain: Jim Gillson

Subscriptions

Playing members £120 (£130 if paid after 1 May 2018)
Lady playing members £65
Over 40s playing members £50
University playing members £65
Pupils in school years 7-9 £80
Pupils in school years 3-6 £70
Pupils in school years 1-2 £5
Vice Presidents: donation
Social Membership: £25

A match levy of £5 is payable for senior matches, £3 for T20 games. All junior matches will have a match levy of £2 per game.