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 […]
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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 […]
Blockbuster views of paradise at Warley Cricket Club
Andrew Gallon savours the views at Warley for this Halifax Cricket League Premier Division match against Blackley. Having lived in Calderdale between 1973 and 1983, a period spanning the formative ages of eight and 18, I’m a bit biased about the district’s scandalously underrated scenery. It’s no accident, however, that many cricket enthusiasts believe the […]
Last-ball T20 drama at Wakefield St Michaels
Andrew Gallon hears about junior development and facilities upgrades at Wakefield St Michaels, as Hunset Nelson visit for a T20. Last ball deciders don’t come along all that often. Well, for me they don’t. I know a bloke who, the other week, over on the Wirral, was lucky enough to witness three in four days. […]
Jack Hampshire Cup: East Leeds vs Windhill & Daisy Hill
Andrew Gallon heads to East Leeds Cricket Club who welcomed Windhill & Daisy Hill in this Jack Hampshire Cup first round tie. I’m not far off watching a game at every ground in the Bradford Premier Cricket League. It’s a brilliant competition, as most reading this will know, although a 2016 expansion to four divisions, […]
Ryedale Beckett Cricket League: Plumbers and ducks at Whitwell
Andrew Gallon travels to Whitwell-on-the-Hill Cricket Club who hosted Kirkbymoorside in the Ryedale Beckett Cricket League. The Ryedale Beckett Cricket League provides a welcome opportunity to watch cricket on a Thursday evening. With forecaster Sarah Keith-Lucas promising light cloud and sunshine (what, no rain?), I couldn’t resist heading along the A64 to Whitwell-on-the-Hill Cricket Club. […]
Planes, trains and lightning at South Milford Cricket Club
Andrew Gallon heads to South Milford Cricket Club to watch their T20 Edward Readman Memorial Trophy first round derby against York & District Senior League rivals, Church Fenton. Swan Croft, South Milford, is a cricket rarity: a ground at which spectators can – and often do – watch games from outside its perimeter. The grassy […]