‘Ginger’ served Pinkneys Green for over 40 years
Devoted groundsman Paul passes away at the age of 57
A devoted groundsman who served Pinkneys
Green Cricket Club for more than 40 years has passed away, writes David Lee.
Paul Savage first started helping out at the community club as a teenager and went on to establish himself as an indispensable part of the club.
Affectionately known as ‘Ginger’, there wasn’t a job the 57-year-old wouldn’t turn his hand to over his decades of service.
Acting chairman Steve Jinman said: “He was just one of those people who got along with everybody and enjoyed the progress of the club and became a real character within that over the course of time.
“He was always reliable, always there. He just quietly got on with it weekin week-out and it was very clear it was his club.
“It was just a way he could serve his community.”
In his playing days, Paul regularly represented the club’s second XI and often opened the bowling.
He is fondly remembered as great man to play alongside and would often be involved in lively debate in the clubhouse over football and his beloved Arsenal.
“He was one of those people that any organisation couldn’t do without,” Steve added.
Paul, of Halifax Road, died on Friday, May 12 having been diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. The club’s teams held a minute’s applause in all of its fixtures in the weekend following his death. Paul’s funeral will be taking place at Easthampstead Crematorium on Monday, June 12.
Those attending are asked to wear cricket shirts for a celebration of his life.
This year’s President’s Day at Pinkneys Green Cricket Club, taking place on Sunday, July 9, will be dedicated to Paul’s memory.