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 […]
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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 […]
Stillington put to the sword at Rufforth & Marston
Mark Doherty finds drama in the Yorkshire Premier League North on a visit to Rufforth & Marston Cricket Club at this picturesque village (Rufforth) to the West of York. It promised to be a tricky day for me, as I had a couple of photo commitments early Saturday morning and then had to get across […]
Patrington: Record-breaking run in the Village Cup
Patrington Cricket Club’s captain Ashley McKinley shares his thoughts about entering unchartered territory as his team progress in the National Village Cup. With a bit of time to reflect after the latest win over Woodhouse Grange, what were his thoughts on defeating one of the clubs tipped to go far in the competition? “It was […]
Pateley pancakes and a Ken cuppa at Glasshouses
“You must get along to Pateley…” said quite a few of you over the years. So, we finally did – back in May. Pateley Bridge Cricket Club has been on my radar and the deliberately convoluted drive over from our neck of the woods was a sensational one. We chose to head up from Skipton […]
Blubberhouses: Secluded village cricket by the River Washburn
Mark Doherty shares thoughts and match photos from a visit to Blubberhouses Cricket Club. Saturday and a last-minute change of plans. Cricket Yorkshire’s John Fuller was heading to Goldsborough for a top-of-the-table Theakston Nidderdale League Division One fixture and the Knaresborough Bed Race was taking place as well. Anyone who knows the area understands that […]
Exploring Remarkable Village Cricket Grounds
In the summer of 2022, I seem to have gravitated to village cricket grounds. From the green slab of St Ives at Harden to whitewashed walls and a stellar tea at Bradshaw, there’s been some real gems. Not to mention Beckwithshaw Cricket Club outside Harrogate and Luddenden Foot up in the heavens above Mytholmroyd. All […]
Even having one of the best grounds in Yorkshire might not save Glasshouses
Recently, I spotted news on The Stray Ferret about the fact that Glasshouses Cricket Club in the Nidderdale Cricket League was in danger of folding. I was horrified. ‘No, this will not do!’ I said out loud to no-one in particular. Our cat looked up a little concerned. You see, Glasshouses Cricket Club is one […]
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. […]
Village Cricket Co: Black Friday deals [2022]
Cricket Yorkshire is partnering with Village Cricket Co to share some fantastic Black Friday deals for their cricket bats and equipment. You may have read my past review: Can you get a quality cricket bat for £97? Village Cricket Co offer quality Kashmir willow bats, pads and other goodies at very affordable prices – and […]