Martin Jenkins of Low Moor Holy Trinity Cricket Club shares news of an unusual club record and one they’re very proud of. Sunday 28th July saw a rather unique event occur for Halifax League side, Low Moor Holy Trinity in their match away at Bradshaw Cricket Club. Low Moor, who only seven years ago had just […]
Club cricket
How to get the best from cricket club insurance
For a number of years now, Cricket Yorkshire has partnered with Howden to provide advice and support on club cricket insurance. Insurance is not a seasonal thing when you are involved with running a cricket club. There are responsibilities, risks and quite a bit of scenario planning to have comprehensive cover. That said, many cricket […]
The joy of cricket books with The Grove Bookshop
Mike Sansbury is General Manager of The Grove Bookshop in Ilkley and my latest guest on the Cricket Yorkshire Podcast. Half an hour whistles by as he discusses the importance of independent bookshops, some of his favourite cricket books and playing the game over the years. If you like books, cricket, browsing bookshops, hearing about […]
Swooping owls, Eton mess and cricket at Duncombe Park
I am not an early bird but Saturday promised adventure and an Owl Experience at the National Centre for Birds of Prey in Duncombe Park. So it was that Mrs Cricket Yorkshire and I were zipping through the quiet streets of Shipley, Otley and then zooming along past Harrogate and Knaresborough. Traffic was negligible as […]
Edward Readman Memorial Trophy: Down to the wire at Kirk Ella
I am a big fan of club cricket leagues’ internal cup competitions. Come the second half of the season, when many league games are becoming dead rubbers, they offer meaningful fixtures. I do like a bit of jeopardy. Better still, most of these cup matches take place on Sundays, providing extra spectating opportunities. It is […]
Anthony Burton (total-play Ltd) on non-turf cricket nets
A decade ago, I first met Anthony Burton of Total Play Ltd at a winter event where a few companies were attending Sutton-in-Craven Cricket Club to chat with clubs in the area. For years since, he has been heavily involved when it comes to supporting clubs realise their dream of new or upgraded non-turf cricket […]
Listen to the Cricket Yorkshire Podcast this season
The Cricket Yorkshire Podcast is back this season with a blend of interviews, club visits and views on the recreational game. Available on Spotify, Apple, Podbean and other platforms, it’s a chance to have a listen on the way to work, at home or maybe at the cricket. A few episodes to pick from… Village […]
Abeysekara dazzles Stamford Bridge as Harrogate win
Not so much a battle but a skirmish. I can hear the collective groan, “Not Harrogate again! You only visited there last week!”. I know…I know. Apologies, but hear me out. I headed to St. George’s Road last week when the weather was poor, knowing I had two potential games to cover, in two different […]
National Village Cup: Yorkshire teams are all out (just)
Frickley Colliery’s home defeat to Woodhouses by one run officially ended Yorkshire’s participation in the National Village Cup for another year. At the Miners Welfare ground, Woodhouses of the Greater Manchester Cricket League came out on top with a nervy finale. Winning the toss and batting first, the visitors scored 211-7 off 40 overs, thanks […]
Chappell Cup: Starfish among the shadows as Ilkley make semi-finals
Unfortunately, on Sunday, I wasn’t able to schedule in a women’s game due to having to head towards Burley in Wharfedale to pick my daughter up from a weekend’s Guide camp. To be honest, I had pretty much resigned myself to not being able to get to any sort of game as the location and […]