Back in August, twenty or so groundskeepers from cricket clubs across the region met at Kirstall Educational Cricket Club. (What is the collective term for those who maintain cricket grounds? A ‘loam’ or a ‘topsoil’ perhaps? Answers in the comments below!) So, as for this latest deep-dive into scarifying and seeding, those from Settle, Shelley […]
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Total Play Cricket Shield comes to Bradford Park Avenue
In this content collaboration with Total Play, we report on a brand-new product that has been installed at Bradford Park Avenue. The community cricket ground, off Canterbury Avenue, is a popular venue that is used by thousands of Bradfordians every year. The site previously offered state-of-the-art outdoor nets – but has had an exciting £1.5m […]
Brsk Broadband Deals: Don’t Miss these October Offers
If you need reliable broadband with a sensible price and live in a Bradford (BD) postcode, brsk broadband could be the perfect solution. (Brsk mainly service parts of Bradford and surrounding areas in Yorkshire but are also in Burnley, Manchester and the West Midlands). It’s an opportunity for cricket clubs, their members and visitors as […]
Midweek cricket adventures of Taylors of Harrogate
Did you know that Taylors of Harrogate has its own cricket team? The family business has a hat-trick of famous Yorkshire brands in Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate. In this content collaboration with Yorkshire Tea, we’ll talk cricket with their captain Matthew Huffer about the origins of the side and how tea and […]
Hybrid cricket pitches help Clifton Alliance juggle fixtures
Clifton Alliance are a York-based cricket club who found themselves with a familiar problem. The Vincent & Brown Alliance Cricket Ground is a picturesque spot in a swathe of green, flanked by the River Ouse – but it can only host so much cricket. With four men’s Saturday teams, a range of junior sides, the […]
Kiran Bali: Breaking barriers and encouraging change
It becomes apparent minutes into our conversation that Kiran Bali’s professional and personal journey has been about breaking barriers but also advocating change. The magistrate and community volunteer, who won an MBE in 2008 for her community work in West Yorkshire, has taken those beliefs and brought them into grassroots cricket in Huddersfield. Kiran’s connection […]
Rwanda: The land of a thousand hills where cricket builds hope
Have you ever wondered where your steaming mug of Yorkshire Tea comes from? I rely on a couple of brews (strong, milky, normally no sugar) before I can think coherently about cricket. Or anything else for that matter. But, did you know that 15% of all Rwandan tea is bought by Yorkshire Tea, to be […]
Club Cricket Grants: Getting third-party support and advice
Club cricket grants don’t grow on trees but there is plenty of low-hanging fruit to reach, with a helping hand. In this content collaboration with Angus Martin of The Name of the Game, we’ll explore some of the challenges for cricket clubs and how to get meaningful support, without handing over a big fee. Let’s […]
Talking West Yorkshire Cricket with the YCB’s Steve Archer
You’ve got to hand it to the waitress who keeps sauntering up to take our order but the menus have stayed closed. Since the moment we sat down in this bustling cafe that’s my local default for interviews, we’ve just dived into talking cricket. The cooked breakfast will have to wait. Steve Archer is the […]
Best Cricket Bat Under £100 (CY10 discount code) [2023]
In this guide, we’ll consider a hot contender for the best cricket bat under £100 and explore the world of Kashmir cricket bats. Discount: Here are Village Cricket Co’s 5-star rated cricket bats made from Kashmir Willow. Use CY10 at villagecricket.co for 10% off Please note: If you click any links in this article and […]