Through our partnership with Serious Cricket, Cricket Yorkshire has launched its own Team Store with our branded clothing. It’s something we’ve been asked about for years so I’m delighted to be able to offer it to our readers. A selection of cricket shirts, hats and training tops with our famous green logo are available to […]
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Gammon and game on at award-winning Ripon
Not even a rare soggy Saturday could dampen the enthusiasm at sampling Ripon Cricket Club’s award-winning cricket teas. Having won the Cricket Yorkshire Cricket Tea of the Year 2022 the previous week, our visit to Ripon to deliver Bettys vouchers from our competition sponsor Yorkshire Tea was one filled with laughter, delicious food and a […]
Cricket Yorkshire: Guest on The East Yorkers Podcast
The East Yorkers Podcast is a must-listen; a collaborative effort between the Yorkshire Cricket Board, Jam Radio and Table 14 Productions. The cricket podcast hones in on recreational cricket in East Yorkshire and Selby although there are lots of common themes covered that apply to grassroots clubs and teams anywhere. Having featured the likes of […]
Looking ahead to 2024: A Year of equity and environment
I thought I’d talk you through some trends that are likely to unfold in grassroots cricket over 2024. A bit of crystal ball gazing combined with analysis of news from the ECB and my own observations. It is very in-depth so I’ve got these headings, if you want to jump to the relevant section. 🏏 […]
2023 Review: From behind the Cricket Yorkshire keyboard
During December, I tend to look back at the year that’s been and hold it in my hand, a bit like a shell from a beach. In the moment, it can all be a bit of a blur but as we approach the shortest day of the year, it feels like the right time to […]
Reader Survey: How can we improve Cricket Yorkshire In 2024?
It’s that time of year. The heating is on in the Cricket Yorkshire office (with our cat asleep next to me) and planning is well underway for how this website moves forward in 2024. It’s been an incredible year here in many ways and I am always mindful that you, the reader, are at the […]
Sightscreens, insurance and benches: Our new partners
Over the coming months, we’ll be announcing new commercial partnerships with organisations. You’ll see new adverts on the website, read sponsored articles about cricket-related products and services and perhaps see them mentioned on our social media channels or in our newsletter. These collaborations fund the journalism we do as well as offering generous offers and […]
Cricketing Tales and Tea: Malton in 2023
I’m heading to Malton on Sunday 18 June for an event, organised by Kemps General Store in town. It’s taking place at The Cook’s Place and is a chat with me about my two cricket books, Cricket Yorkshire and grassroots cricket. Come along if you can, it would be lovely to meet some Cricket Yorkshire […]
Weetwood to Arthington: Tribute to Tony Hutton
Bill Marshall gives his tribute to Tony Hutton who was well-known and liked in Yorkshire cricketing circles. Tony wrote for Cricket Yorkshire and it was always a pleasure to discuss the grassroots game with him. *** Some would think that “cricket nut” is a derogatory term. Others may treat it as a badge of honour. […]
Have Your Say: Cricket Yorkshire Reader Survey
Have you enjoyed reading Cricket Yorkshire? It’s been a strong year for the website in terms of numbers of visitors as well as the widest-ever coverage of clubs and leagues since we started in 2011. There have also been more competitions, offers and deals for readers to take advantage of. But we can always improve. […]