Andrew Gallon visits Helperby who welcomed Newburgh Park in the last round of the Pilmoor Evening Cricket League’s regular season. Turn right or left off the busy, high-speed A19, anywhere between York and Thirsk, and you’ll find yourself driving through some of Yorkshire’s sleepiest countryside. On a sunny summer’s evening, beneath the Vale of York’s […]
Down to the wire at Lepton Highlanders who make T20 Finals Day
Andrew Gallon heads to Lepton Highlanders, for this semi-final of the Huddersfield Cricket League’s T20 Shield, against Clayton West. “It was always going to be close,” remarked one of the match umpires, as he stowed broad-brimmed hat and white coat in the boot of his car. He’d just witnessed, at enviably closer quarters than our […]
Huddersfield Cricket League: Lilies and live streaming at Golcar
At the tail-end of June, Andrew Gallon headed to Swallow Lane, home to Golcar Cricket Club, who in 2021 are celebrating their 150th anniversary. Golcar played Mirfield-based Huddersfield League Premiership rivals Moorlands. If you’re driving to Golcar Cricket Club, try to approach via Outlane and Scapegoat Hill. Wow! Engage second gear and plummet headlong towards […]
Thrills and hills at Lascelles Hall for T20 quarter-finals
Andrew Gallon savours the history and heritage at Lascelles Hall and the Huddersfield Cricket League North Light Physio T20 Shield quarter-final with Championship rivals Elland. Lascelles Hall Cricket Club have been around since 1825, making them the oldest in Kirklees. They joined the Huddersfield Cricket League in 1892 and remain members to this day. Cricket, […]
The Tower and the glory (and chocolate cake) at Bolton Percy
Andrew Gallon enjoys a warm welcome and scenic surroundings at Bolton Percy Cricket Club against Dringhouses in the York & District Senior Cricket League. Whilst driving through the fertile flatlands southwest of York, southeast of Tadcaster, I’ve passed the Bolton Percy Cricket Club ground on several occasions. It’s a trig and trim sporting arena with […]
Crossflatts: Catching the eye in the Bradford Premier League
Andrew Gallon watches Crossflatts get the better of Rodley at home as the Bradford Premier League newcomers impress. I – along with many others, no doubt – have been interested to see how Crossflatts Cricket Club perform during 2021, their debut season in the Bradford Premier Cricket League. The ambitious Airedale club, whose Ryshworth Park […]