SUSSEX bowler James Anyon said he has been pleased with his form in the first half of the season after claiming 29 wickets in the LV> County Championship.
The 29-year-old has bowled with pace and aggression this season and is currently the county's leading wicket taker with 29 wickets at an average of 32.48.
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Aggression and pace: James Anyon
Together with overseas signing Steve Magoffin the pair have formed a potent opening bowling attack for Sussex, taking 53 wickets between them.
Both took four wickets in Surrey's first innings at Horsham last week as they were bowled out for 124 and another two apiece as Sussex eventually bowled out their visitors for 248 in the second innings on Saturday, to help Sussex win the game.
But it was Anyon who claimed the prized final wicket of Surrey captain Rory Hamilton-Brown, who had looked like salvaging a draw against his former side with a stubborn knock of 47 runs from 160 balls. That was until Anyon sent his off-stump flying with half an hour left of play.
And Anyon said he was delighted to get the wicket, albeit he wished it had come earlier in the day.
He said: "To be fair, it was an absolute jaffa of a delivery.
"I just wished I could have bowled it three or four hours earlier."
Anyon added that it was a great win for Sussex, especially given their position on day two, when they were left reeling at 90-6 in response to Surrey's 124.
But Anyon was a big part of the fightback, hitting a career best knock of 64 not out to supplement Luke Wells' magnificent 127 and contributions from Naveed Arif Gondal (34) and Steve Magoffin (34) as Sussex posted 351.
Anyon shared a 10th wicket stand of 80 with Monty Panesar (31) and he said he was pleased to be able to contribute.
He said: "To be honest, I surprised myself.
"I hit a few good shots with Monty and everyone down the order played well.
"Naveed's was a big innings and it is important that the lower order do that. We work hard with the batting and if you can bat down to number 11, it bodes well and gives you a good chance."
Meanwhile, Anyon said he has been pleased with his own form this season with bat and ball, adding that he hoped he could pick up from where he has left off when the Championship campaign restarts next month following the T20 matches.
He said: "I am very pleased with how it is going.
"I think I have more wickets now than I did at this stage last year and hopefully I can continue that form in the second half of the season."
Source: www.thisissussex.co.uk
Sussex-based Rolls-Royce report record year (From The Argus) - The Argus.co.uk
Sussex-based Rolls-Royce report record year
8:32am Monday 18th June 2012 in News By Ben James
SUSSEX-based Rolls-Royce has reported a record year thanks to the demand for luxury cars in China.
The company, based on the Goodwood Estate, near Chichester, sold 3,538 cars worldwide last year - 30% more than in 2010.
The figure tops the previous record of 3,347 in 1978.
China overtook the US as the car-maker's biggest market as the country's wealthier classes grow and demand for luxury goods rises.
The successful year comes as the British car industry is showing promising signs.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders revealed car production rose 42% in May to 141,146, its highest level since 2004.
Source: www.theargus.co.uk
Sussex Cyclists group makes safety its mission - Delaware Wave
In addition to promoting bicycle safety, the group schedules rides up to six days a week in the summertime and impromptu rides are announced over an email listserv.
Each organized ride is listed on the group's website and details how many miles and at what pace the ride will be. Rides typically range from 11 to more than 35 miles in length and 11 to more than 18 mph in speed.
Routes are mostly in the Rehoboth Beach, Lewes and Harbeson areas, but Kurpjuweit said the group is looking to expand throughout the county.
"People who don't live in the area full time, they don't know the best roads to ride on," he said. You can look at a map, but the maps don't tell you everything you need to know. Our routes might take us more miles to get from Rehoboth to Milton, but we're going to do the most safest and most enjoyable ride."
Many rides are scheduled with a destination in mind where the bicyclists can relax and socialize. While rides typically have four to seven cyclists during the week, on the weekends, that number can jump into the double digits.
"Cycling alone can be boring," Kurpjuweit said. "I find cyclists are social people. They like to ride with other cyclists and talk about bicycling and other things. Talking on the road isn't always possible."
Allen Segal leads several rides and said he enjoys his experience because of the camaraderie involved.
"These are people who turn out to be your friends," he said. "A lot of the rides, you have some wonderful conversations."
Segal said another advantage of the club is that he's able to see places he hasn't seen before, including Trap Pond in Laurel.
"It gives you an appreciation of Delmarva," he said.
Promoting bicycle safety is also an important aspect of the rides. No bicyclist can ride on a trip without a helmet, and new riders to the group are trained on how to ride with a group, Kurpjuweit said.
"We know that as cyclists, we have certain responsibilities to ride safely," he said. "We stress that with our members."
James Westhoff, spokesman for the Delaware Department of Transportation, said Sussex Cyclists has been an extraordinary partner in helping keep the Cape region's bicyclists safe.
Since 2005, when a Polish student was killed in a bicycling accident, Westhoff said he sees students now riding with traffic and keeping better-maintained bikes. He added the cyclists have taken on a maternalistic point of view with the students, as they are guests of the resort area and are far away from home and their families.
"There's no mistake that there are young people alive today because of the hard work of Sussex Cyclists and DelDOT," he said.
"We want them to be safe and go home safe with a good impression of the United States."
Source: www.delmarvanow.com
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