Ken Ball, the man who has guarded the gate to the Longparish ground for over 70 years has been awarded a lifetime achievement award at The Nat West Oscas, the hampshire cricket award ceremony that recognises outsstanding contributions to cricket in Hampshire.  Kenny and Club skipper Paul Blackmore were plied with fine wine and food in The Robin Smith Suite at the Rosebowl prior to the SPL 20/20 final before picking up the award. Kenny has been involved with Longparish cricket for over seventy years, both on and off the pitch, continues to help prepare the square for match day and is a keen follower of all the Longparish sides. Well done Kenny, and thank you for all that you have done for Longparish cricket