MICHAEL PETER PRESS
A SERVICE TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF
MICHAEL PETER PRESS
12th July 1944 - 10th October 2008
CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL
SOUTH DOOR ENTRANCE
Monday 1st December 2008
At 2pm
After the service the family hope you can join them for tea in the Chapter House
Please notify the family of your intention to attend: mppcelebrate@aol.co.uk
Donations if desired to East Kent Hospices c/o J. Dilnot Smith & Son, Funeral Directors
Beacon Lane, Woodnesborough, Kent CT13 0PD (01304 812300)
Mike joined Beckenham Cricket Club in 1952. He played cricket for the junior sides, captaining the Colts. When he came down from University, he captained the Sunday First Xl before taking over the League side in 1974. His commitment to the cause for the four years he was captain ensured that Beckenham became one of the leading clubs in the Kent League.
On his return from working in America, he devoted his efforts to the Hockey Section and became an energetic chairman. His achievements included promoting the London League, merging the section with Atalanta Ladies Hockey Club and creating a Veteran’s section. He organised a tour to Keil in Germany for a number of years.
Latterly, living in Sandwich, Mike was Honorary Secretary of the Band of Brothers CC.
MICHAEL PETER PRESS
12th July 1944 - 10th October 2008
CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL
SOUTH DOOR ENTRANCE
Monday 1st December 2008
At 2pm
After the service the family hope you can join them for tea in the Chapter House
Please notify the family of your intention to attend: mppcelebrate@aol.co.uk
Donations if desired to East Kent Hospices c/o J. Dilnot Smith & Son, Funeral Directors
Beacon Lane, Woodnesborough, Kent CT13 0PD (01304 812300)
Mike joined Beckenham Cricket Club in 1952. He played cricket for the junior sides, captaining the Colts. When he came down from University, he captained the Sunday First Xl before taking over the League side in 1974. His commitment to the cause for the four years he was captain ensured that Beckenham became one of the leading clubs in the Kent League.
On his return from working in America, he devoted his efforts to the Hockey Section and became an energetic chairman. His achievements included promoting the London League, merging the section with Atalanta Ladies Hockey Club and creating a Veteran’s section. He organised a tour to Keil in Germany for a number of years.
Latterly, living in Sandwich, Mike was Honorary Secretary of the Band of Brothers CC.
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