The curtain is raised on the 2016 season with an away friendly against Ilfracombe CC, who have reformed after a few years in the wilderness. As such they will be an unknown quantity and not to be underestimated. Darren Hart is set to make his first appearance for VPCC in a side that mixes the youth of Harry Rainford, Adam Randleson and Joe Wolfe with the experience of Paul Tuson and Dave Smale. Graeme Farmer will look to take his impressive form at the recent net sessions into the match. Leigh Wade will take the gloves for the game while Andy Thompson and James Taylor complete the starting lineup.