Love that view. As a spotty teen I worked as a labourer on the conversion of Middleton Manor into a few houses (back in the 90s) and a few of us would wander down to the pitch with a bat & ball some lunchtimes. (my belated apologies to the groundkeeper :))
I retired gracefully from Ringmer 3rds over 20 yrs ago [diagnosed with a chronic lack of talent], but absolutely loved the village cricket scene.
My greatest contribution will be to nurture the future fast-bowling terror that is my son. He's not yet a year old, but according to the growth...