Don - With an obvious passion for cricket, Don has achieved his dream of recreating a 'village green' english cricket ground in the heart of the Australian bush. Don played most of his cricket with the Camberwell Cricket Club and has journeyed to the UK and New Zealand on cricket tours with his old school, Haileybury College, the Melbourne Cricket Club and most recently with the International Fellowship of Cricket Loving Rotarians. Having carved the Hume and Hovell Cricket Ground out of a paddock, he lives to see the ground come alive through matches played by people who share his love and appreciation of cricket in beautiful surrounds with tranquil ambience. Don shares his love of Bush Poetry with guests and is available for speaking engagements. www.donmcqueen.com.au
Anne - Not so passionate about cricket, Anne is the master behind the stunning rose gardens and landscaping of the grounds as well as the scrumptious buffet lunches and afternoon teas. She also produces delicious home made jams and chutneys, organises the Hume and Hovell merchandise and continually ensures that players and families feel welcome, well fed and entertained throughout the day.
Phil - A sport lover in general, especially his native Liverpool Football Club, Phil is the Grounds Manager who cultivates and monitors the turf wickets meticulously. Phil particularly enjoys seeing the younger cricketers develop and learn new skills during the cricket coaching camps and squad practice matches. He also cooks a fantastic barbeque.
Gretchen McQueen - "One of my favourite pastimes is sitting in the sun with friends, watching a game of cricket at Strath Creek. Mum and Dad have created something special here. Much of the character of the grounds in England is reflected here; the slope of the oval, the roses, the pavilion, the scones with jam and cream, the picket fence and yet here we are surrounded by gum trees, kangaroos, cockatoos and wombats…it is really unique."
Angus McQueen - loves his golf and running his business - "McQueen Financial". Was married to the beautiful Sara in October 2008. He can be contacted on am@angusmcqueen.com
Marney McQueen - . Visit www.marneymcqueen.com |
