The club features some fresh faces this season, notably John Perkin as chairman and Mary Blake as secretary.
The biggest change on the field is the arrival of a new captain in Steve Luffman. Steve received a number of offers from clubs in Devon after he decided to leave Plymouth, for whom he played through most of the 90s.
He says he made the change for 'a variety of reasons'. Coming to Tavistock is returning to his cricketing roots — it was at The Ring, in the 80s that he began his playing career, influenced by successive club captains like his father Bob, Jack Davey, and Paul Monk.
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Returning now, at the age of 36, he has found a warm welcome among members.
Steve says he relishes the challenge that faces him: 'There is a job to be done, and that means a drive to recover A Division status as quickly as possible, followed as soon as possible by promotion to the Premiership Division.'
He believes that this is feasible 'within the context of a five-year plan'. The side, he says, contains some excellent potential, and some very good youngsters. It will be strengthened by a handful of significant signings before the season starts.
The Luffman era looks like being one that will enliven Tavistock cricket. Steve is himself a thoroughbred player, and his sense of commitment and leadership qualities will, no doubt, have an effect throughout the club.
The new captain is a family man. He has two children, Jake and Molly. Jake is eight, and is already following in father's footsteps by playing cricket and rugby. They live in Plymouth, but, as Steve is quick to point out, cricket loyalties make him feel like an honorary Tavistokian.
Among the first players to welcome the new skipper was his vice-captain, David Manning. Still only 18, David is almost a veteran in playing terms, having represented Devon at successive age levels since he was ten. A fine wicketkeeper/batsman, he made his Tavistock First Eleven debut at the age of fifteen.