AcumenNews Google Group

Fwd: Cricket Umpires & Scorers Newsletter Relaunched

nomperem...@googlemail.com (Colin Pearson) — Fri, 06 June 2009 06:18:29 UT

Dear Google Group Member
We are trying to sort out the circulation lists.
If you have already received this email directly, then you need do nothing
except delete this one.
If you have NOT seen it before, then you need to email
subscr...@acumenbooks.co.uk - sorry I have not been clever enough to put an

A new cricket season in UK

nomperem...@googlemail.com (Colin Pearson) — Mon, 05 May 2009 13:44:09 UT

The cricket season is now well under way and it has thrown up several new
topics on [link]
Some of the correspondents are asking practical cricket questions to which
you may have the answers. Why not join in the discussions? I do send more
newsletters to that group.
I apologise that Acumen News on Google has been somewhat few and far between

Shortage of Tom Smiths

nomperem...@googlemail.com (Colin Pearson) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:40:10 UT

Please be aware that the current stocks of Tom Smith are almost exhausted
and no date has yet been set for a reprint.
Fresh stocks are unlikely to be available before the summer.
Priority is being given to regular customers but this will only apply until
20th January when I must release the remainder to late comers.

Autumn Training Season is almost upon us - more lever counters.

nomperem...@googlemail.com (Colin Pearson) — Sun, 08 Aug 2008 15:38:24 UT

Dear Cricket Official,
Have you been following that wide variety of topics discussed on
[link] ? These range from
Beamers to Refunds and also an interesting contribution from Ajith Perera
about lack of accessibility for disabled in Sri Lanka both generally and

Acumen Newsletter 8

nomperem...@googlemail.com (Colin Pearson) — Tue, 05 May 2008 20:08:10 UT

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I apologise for the delay in producing this edition of Acumen News due to a
number of factors, partly lack of definite news and partly due to continuing
difficulties with the Google Groups.
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I have been told that ECBACO have now sent out all the membership cards. If

Spring will soon be here!

nomperem...@googlemail.com (Colin Pearson) — Sun, 02 Feb 2008 17:57:22 UT

Although ACU&S has closed its offices in Camberley and the website, many its
400+ instructors and examiners are continuing to run their training courses
and exams. [link] has some
details of the new structure and I undertsand they have now trained some 10

Kidney Cancer Petition

nomperem...@googlemail.com (Colin Pearson) — Mon, 02 Feb 2008 07:50:18 UT

I do not normally approve of cascading circular emails but I do feel this
one is important.
Many of you will know of Nigel Plews and his brave battle against cancer.
Happily his appeal to the Health Authority has resulted in his receiving
drugs which will greatly benefit his condition. Unfortunately this is not

Result of Ballot

nomperem...@googlemail.com (Colin Pearson) — Tue, 12 Dec 2007 09:08:27 UT

[link] shows that 75% of the membership
voted to abolish ACU&S with immediate effect.

Acumen News #119 VOTE NOW + January Courses

nomperem...@googlemail.com (Colin Pearson) — Sun, 12 Dec 2007 16:21:36 UT

Have you cast your vote on the formation of ECBACO to replace ACU&S? If
not, please do so immediately as it is important that such a momentous
decision, one way or the other, is seen to be the view of the majority of
members and not just a few activists. If you have not yet made up your
mind, then why not visit the discussion boards at

Acumen News #118 Christmas offers & ACUS ballot

nomperem...@googlemail.com (Colin Pearson) — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:53:25 UT

I am pleased to announce that Acumen is expecting another batch of
metal lever counters in the next few days and there are two spare ones
available at £60 inc p&p both UK and worldwide – cheque with order. Please
email first to confirm your reservation and check availability.
We can also offer some ideas for books for possible as Christmas presents –

Acumen News - Books available - ECBACO progress

nomperem...@googlemail.com (Colin Pearson) — Tue, 10 Oct 2007 12:28:37 UT

You will be pleased to hear that we now have stocks of the reprinted Tom
Smith, which appears to be identical with the previous printing and that Law
Books are scheduled to arrive tomorrow. All outstanding orders will be
posted as soon as Royal Mail reopens. We can also offer "Cricket for
Dummies" at £15.99 post free in UK cheque with order.

Acumen News #116

nomperem...@googlemail.com (Acumen Google Mail) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 20:39:25 UT

Dear Cricket Official
(and others interested)
This is the first proper email of the new sequence (otherwise it would
have been #116) and I hope I have got the mailing list sorted out. If you
should be on my Audley Village or Rotary list, apologies, please email
unsubscr...@acumenbooks.co.uk or follow the instructions below.