Jackie serves her final tea at Bovey CC

Going down from the Devon Cricket League Premier Division was sad enough for Bovey Tracey, but the recent home defeat by Cornwood that confirmed their relegation also marked the end of an era which will strike a chord among lovers of the game everywhere (writes Dave Thomas).
It was the last match at which, after 30 years, Mrs Jackie Bradley acted as the club's 'Tea Lady'.
The spreads laid on by her and her helpers have been something to behold. During the Devon-v-Somerset game at the Recreation Ground this season, a visiting star took one look and said: "This takes teas to a whole new level."
She may have made a special effort, but she hasn't been unique. People like her have been enriching the game for as long as anyone can remember.
Jackie, whose whole family has been closely involved at Bovey for many years, has been trying to step down for some time. Whether anyone will take over is still uncertain.
This isn't a new trend. Far from it. Cricket teas, once such an integral feature of the game at all levels, have become a hit-and-miss affair.
We can argue about the reasons why. Post-Covid fallout, food hygiene or whether, as Bovey chairman Andy Bishop quipped, 'someone might have an allergic reaction to Auntie Pat's walnut cake' etc etc.
The matter comes up at the League's AGM most winters, and the current situation is a bit of a moveable feast, excuse the pun.
Some clubs do, many don't, some don't want to accept teas or return the offer, or even commit to paying for it as part of their match fees.
"I come from the era where cricket teas were part and parcel of the game," says Bishop.
"We've been very lucky at Bovey with our ladies, and we still are in our 3rd and 4th XIs, where the mums and dads tend to bring along different things for their teas.
"It can get quite competitive, in a light-hearted way."
But, as Bishop adds, it probably comes down to commitment.
"The whole culture of volunteering - that's a wider question - and it does seem to have changed," he says.
The 'commitment' thing doesn't just cover cricket teas. After all, it shouldn't be beyond the wit of a bunch of players to take it in turns to bring along some flans, pizzas, cakes, even sandwiches and put the kettle on each week.
It's also about how people spread their leisure time these days. How seriously they take their sport, or any other pastime for that matter. How much they're prepared to give to see something bigger thrive and prosper.
Jackie Bradley has done her bit. She's not walking away - she's looking forward to watching her grandson Albie taking his first steps in the game.
And don't bet against her lending a hand every now and then, when it's needed.