Exhibition

Last weekend myself and Hugh went to his school, Ampleforth, to see his brother Peter playing cricket. It was a weekend called Exhibition, where the parents are invited to come see various sporting events and shows around the school, and annual awards are given to the students.

This first picture is the pavillion on the 1st cricket pitch with the school in the background. It's a monastery school. The big building in the middle is the church, to the left is the monk's area, and to the right is the school itself. The living areas for the students is off the right of the picture. It's an amazing place.

On the first day of the cricket, the opposition batted first and got 228. Peter and one of the lads on his team opened the batting and between them got 229 not out. Pretty impressive! The other lad was "given his colours" for such an outstanding show. This means that he is given a red school jacket and hat, an award given to only the best cricketers. It's pretty sought after! The guy was delighted with it and his father was there to see him being awarded it and everything. It was really cool. Below is Peter batting.