Sutton Cricket Club skipper Keith Medlycott is hoping a break from cricket will entice opening bowler Phil Sampson back in to action later in the season.
Skipper Carlos Nunes is confident his newly promoted Twickenham side is ready to take on derby rivals Richmond ahead of the biggest match of the club's - and his - history.
Skipper Toby Bailey has issued a message of intent by signing a new pace trio he hopes can see Teddington challenge Ealing at the top of the Middlesex County League Premier Division this season.
Newly promoted Spencer have signalled their intentions for their return to the top flight of the Shepherd Neame Surrey Championship by signing South African Free State skipper Hancke von Rauenstein as their overseas pro.
Twickenham Cricket Club captain Carlos Nunes has warned his side's Middlesex County League Division Two rivals that they will be no pushovers this season.
Preparing for their first season in Division Three of the Surrey Championship after a second consecutive promotion, Chessington tested themselves in a friendly at home to Division Two side Pyrford on Saturday.