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Iggy’s Fund: Remembering a gentle giant and apple crumble

April 14, 2025 by John Fuller 1 Comment

I spotted a LinkedIn post and it gave me pause to smile, think of a friend who is no longer with us, his wonderful family and the legacy he has left behind. It also prompted fond flashbacks of apple crumble but we’ll come to that. Alan Igglesden (above right), known to everyone as Iggy, played […]

Filed Under: Club cricket, Cricket Interviews, Editor's Choice, Recreational Cricket

total-play partners with Cricket Yorkshire for 2025

January 27, 2025 by John Fuller Leave a Comment

Cricket Yorkshire is delighted to share news of a renewed partnership with total-play for 2025. Total Play are experts when it comes to cricket pitches and they support clubs and schools with natural & artificial cricket pitch design & construction. Over years, we have showcased the many non-turf cricket nets they have built here in […]

Filed Under: Club cricket, Cricket Grounds, Cricket nets, Cricket Yorkshire, Recreational Cricket, Sponsored articles, Total Play

Aire-Wharfe: Fitting finale at Addingham Cricket Club

September 24, 2024 by John Fuller Leave a Comment

A return to Addingham Cricket Club was long overdue; I came close in the National Village Cup until the game with Scottish side, Falkland, was won by the hosts by walkover due to a clash with cup competitions. Beyond Silsden, there’s a pleasing panorama that opens up as Bolton Road affords a long speedy straight […]

Filed Under: Aire Wharfe Cricket League, Club cricket, Editor's Choice, Recreational Cricket

Anthony Burton (total-play Ltd) on non-turf cricket nets

July 27, 2024 by John Fuller 1 Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Club cricket, Cricket Grounds, Cricket nets, Cricket podcast, Recreational Cricket, Sponsored articles, Total Play

Social cricket at Bolton Abbey with Hawks and Druids

November 22, 2023 by John Fuller

There is a world of cricket matches going on across Yorkshire that don’t compete in leagues and finding out who and where they play is to dip into the role of the detective. Welcome to the underworld of cricket friendlies. Have a read of this past adventure… Back at the start of May when it […]

Filed Under: Friendly Cricket, Recreational Cricket, Social Cricket

Thirsk, Easingwold and the tale of two cricket trophies

October 4, 2023 by John Fuller Leave a Comment

Close up of the metal trophy lettering of 'Thirsk & District Challenge Cup'

This is a story of two trophies, both with a connection to Thirsk Cricket Club. Right across Yorkshire are some impressive, valuable and historically significant cups, salvers and shields that often date back centuries. The Thirsk & District Cricket League began life way back in 1912, with the inaugural AGM held in the Golden Fleece, […]

Filed Under: Club cricket, Recreational Cricket, Yorkshire Premier League North

Club Cricket Grants: Getting third-party support and advice

August 16, 2023 by John Fuller Leave a Comment

Cricket club grants - Name of the Game logo, bold letters in white and black surround

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 […]

Filed Under: Club cricket, Club Cricket Funding, Club Cricket Grants, Cricket Grounds, Recreational Cricket, Sponsored articles

Downpour dilemma: Club cricket’s soggy pantomime

August 15, 2023 by John Fuller 2 Comments

It was absolutely bouncing it down, siling it down, chucking it down.  Saturday afternoon and the prospect of cricket was very low. I’d already decided to postpone a visit to York and check out the West Yorkshire Women and Girls’ League from Skipton Cricket Club on the Sunday.  We headed out for a walk to […]

Filed Under: Club cricket, Cricket Grounds, Recreational Cricket, Village Cricket

Are Yorkshire’s clubs as good in national competitions as we used to be?

July 25, 2023 by John Fuller Leave a Comment

NYSD Cricket - Richmondshire players

We’ll dive into Are Yorkshire teams as good in national competitions as we used to be? It feels like a brave thing to ask in the first place, this being Yorkshire and the success that we have at club level across teams and competitions. There is always context too in that regions and counties go […]

Filed Under: Bradford Cricket League, Club cricket, National Club Championship, National Village Cup, North Yorkshire & South Durham Cricket League, Recreational Cricket

Woodlands out of National Club KO but doubling down on workload

July 10, 2023 by Bill Marshall Leave a Comment

Bill Marshall interviews Woodlands’ opening bat Sam Frankland about the volume of cricket that success brings and how the season is going. Remember the days when overs cricket had just replaced timed cricket? Or when a top edge into the face meant a visit to the local A&E rather than a replacement helmet? Or when […]

Filed Under: Bill Marshall, Bradford Cricket League, Club cricket, Cricket Grounds, Cricket leagues, National Club Championship, Recreational Cricket

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