A return to Stainland Cricket Club recently, two years after my last visit, gave a chance to meet everyone again, marvel at the teas and be interviewed by BBC Radio 4. On a cold, grizzling day of rain, we had Halifax League 2nd XI cricket (credit to players and umpires), with appropriate fuss about the […]
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Coming Soon: Cricket Yorkshire Teas of the Year returns
For years now, with the support of Yorkshire Tea, we have championed club cricket teas in Yorkshire – and our awards are back for a fifth season in 2026! We will be sharing the entry form on this page on 1 June. You have one month to get your applications in (by 30 June). Below […]
Brews on the Boundary: Travels to Yorkshire’s cricket clubs
Brews on the Boundary: Travels to Yorkshire’s cricket clubs is my brand-new cricket book, due to be published in June 2026. This is a snappy travelogue around Yorkshire’s cricket clubs from the 2024 & 2025 seasons with my adventures, conversations and observations. It’s a fun and easy read celebrating the grounds, teams and leagues, as […]
How Mytholmroyd CC bounced back from a collapsed ceiling
In January 2025, Mytholmroyd Cricket Club discovered a burst pipe had flooded their pavilion and caused the roof to cave in. Don’t worry, it’s a happy outcome and we’ll dive into the process with Howden, the ECB’s insurance partner, who the Calderdale village club were insured with. The reason for sharing this journey is to […]
Best Cricket Bats: Cricketers Guide [2026]
Need the best cricket bat in 2026 for your budget? Want the latest ranges from New Balance cricket bats, GM bats or Gray-Nicolls? Good news! Our Cricket Bat Guide will give you advice and links while we are teaming up with Bear Cricket for 2026. This stellar Yorkshire company sell Grade 1 English willow bats […]
Rawdon Women’s 1st XI make home debut in Archer Cup
Rawdon Cricket Club’s fledgling Women’s 1st XI made their home debut (in the Archer Cup) so I went along to find out more. The majority of cricket clubs start their women and girls’ journey with All Stars and Dynamos but Rawdon’s Women’s 1st XI and 2nd XI squads are a blend of ages, including established […]
Woodlands win at Farsley in Bradford Premier League opener
Heading to Farsley 1st XI versus Woodlands 1st XI in the Bradford Premier League kicked off Cricket Yorkshire’s outdoor match coverage for 2026. The rail journey began at Il Caffe Ristretto, the kiosk on Platform 1 in Bingley, where friendly conversation and a fine hot chocolate are guaranteed. The Leeds train from Skipton arrived with […]
Test RSS to email post
Congratulations – if you happen to be reading this post, it is the test post I have created in order to well, test things! I am hoping that it’ll appear – as if by magic – in the newsletter RSS block and when i receive that test newsletter, it looks great, the formatting and featured […]
Bear Cricket: Bats & Equipment [2026 Review]
Bear Cricket are equipping club cricketers in the 2026 season with their popular range of bats, pads, gloves and luggage. In this review (we have partnered for years), there’s a round-up of their cricket equipment to help you decide what to choose for batting or wicketkeeping duties this summer. Chapters Bear Cricket Bats Their premium […]
Village Cricket Co: A quality cricket bat for £117 in 2026
With the 2026 season underway, Village Cricket Co continue to be popular as they make cricket bats that are more affordable. Their popular Kashmir willow cricket bats and cricket equipment have proved a hit here in the UK in the last few years since they launched. 🙏 Note from John: If you click through links […]