See what Netherfield and Kendal captains Tommy Prime and Dave Fallows have to say about it.

DAVE: After beating the defending champions Darwen last week, we were defeated this week by the probable champions for 2004 - Netherfield, and after another reversal of fortune against Morecambe 24 hours earlier it was definitely a weekend to forget for us.

We did not bowl good lines in the Bank Holiday matches. Both of the wickets we played on had a bit in them just back of a length and we did not hit the spot with the regularity we have done in the past.

Then the front-line batters let themselves down by playing false strokes to average deliveries. At this level you only get one chance and we need to apply ourselves better.

Our opponents must have a high expectation of our batting! For the second time this season when we have been chasing a mammoth total there were four boundary fielders out for most of the game.

Granted four fewer overs than Netherfield and after chasing leather for three and a half hours in the field, you could not see us in with a realistic chance of over-hauling a 300-run target.

But from Netherfield's point of view they emerged with 15 points, so they got it right.

Anyway that's enough gloomy talk, because we will be seeking to turn things around, starting on Saturday when St Annes visit and the prospect of playing against Test legend Jimmy Adams.

It is also Captain's Day at Kendal CC, which basically means it costs me a load of money but I'm hoping for an enjoyable day on and off the pitch. We will be having a disco at night so you are more than welcome to come along.

Ikram Ullah is a new name to local cricket followers, and I think he showed on Monday that he has a lot to offer, scoring a fluent 70 in 18 overs. He will entertain spectators and add a bit more quality to our batting. Ikram is a close friend of Kabir and will be with us for the rest of the season, living and working in Kendal.

I would like to thank all who supported the club last Sunday in our inaugural duck race in the River Kent. It was a great spectacle with over 800 yellow plastic ducks making their way from the Abbot Hall footbridge to Nether Bridge.

Over 100 people lined the banks of the river, mostly families, hoping their duck would scoop first prize. It was followed by a BBQ back at KCC. Encouraging families is a worthwhile aim and surely members and supporters would pay a pound to be part of a social event once a month. What about it?

TOMMY: Another excellent weekend all round with runs and wickets and other interesting talking points.

We arrived at Barrow and walked across the square with water bouncing up everywhere so things didn't look too good, but once the sun came out and the wind got up it soon improved and play was able to get going at 2:15pm.

We then bowled very well on what was an average wicket with variable bounce.

Scott Clement was back in the side and straight away he created controversay with a run-out situation, when he ran across the batsman to field the ball, which he is perfectly permitted to do.

When he did so the batsman seemed to lose his cool and stopped running so he could remonstrate with Scott, for having his large frame in the way.

Scott was not in the mood to debate the issue and threw the ball to Chris Parry to take off the bails, which he did, ensuring a talking-point for the umpires while the stranded batsman also had a few words to say!

Rightly given out, the batsman and Scott had an exchange of views on the walk back to the pavilion. There was no arguing that we deserved to leave Barrow with 12 points.

Monday was a very good game with 500 plus runs scored on a super day at Netherfield and we did well to get 15 points in the end. Gareth White was again superb with another unbeaten 100. Let's hope the good run continues this weekend.