Career
He also made appearances for Northumberland (1979), Warwickshire Second XI (1971), Derbyshire Second XI (1973) and the Yorkshire Second XI (1976–1978). A right arm bowler, he took 12 wickets at 26.08 with a best of 4 for 86 against Lancashire. He scored 30 runs at an average of 10.00, with a best of 14 against Derbyshire.
He also took two catches in the field
In later life, Silvester worked as a PE teacher at South Hunsley School, in Melton, East Riding of Yorkshire.