I went looking for cricket and made new friends instead
Yorkshire Friends beat Girlington by 23 runs at Hirst Wood in a match that meant little for the table but everything to those who shared it, writes John Fuller.
Cricket Grounds
Todmorden to Harrogate: Bespoke Scoreboards in 2026
Interview with Bespoke Scoreboards about their cricket scoreboards in 2026 across Yorkshire: New installs, electronics conversions, services and repairs.
Neale spell sets up four-run win for Colton over Menston
Colton Institute Women beat Menston by four runs, despite Kelly Jenkins' unbeaten 45 in a tense finish. Report and photos by Mark Doherty.
Upper Wharfedale postcard: The hash, Stripey Badger and sixes
Visit to Upper Wharfedale Cricket Club who cruised past Ben Rhydding, plus Cobblestones, the Stripey Badger and Dales views. Report by John Fuller.
Pateley Bridge dig in but Whixley defeat the Badgers
Pateley Bridge Cricket Club host Whixley Cricket Club in the Nidderdale Cricket League. Report and photos by Mark Doherty.
Kirkby century gets South Kilvington past Sessay Raskelf
Thrilling Nidderdale Cricket League game at South Kilvington with visitors Sessay Raskelf. Report and photos by Mark Doherty.
Playing at altitude: Yorkshire’s highest cricket grounds
The highest cricket grounds in Yorkshire are shortlisted here by John Fuller. Which clubs are in the clouds?
Small but mighty: Yorkshire’s smallest cricket grounds
Which are the smallest cricket grounds in Yorkshire? John Fuller explores some of the possibilities and asks for your ideas.
Outdoor cricket nets & Match Pitch at Eggborough
How Eggborough Power Station CC’s outdoor cricket nets and non-turf match pitch were built by total-play Ltd.
Masham’s title stumble at scenic North Stainley
North Stainley claim the Nidderdale Cricket League points at home to Masham. Report and photos by Mark Doherty.
Horsforth Hall Park: Kites and Collingham Cup win
Horsforth Hall Park Cricket Club hosts a Waddilove Cup quarter-final against Collingham & Linton. Report and photos by John Fuller.
Arthington stage scintillating run chase to down Darley
Arthington Cricket Club 2nd XI vs Darley 2nd XI in the Nidderdale Cricket League. Report and photos by Mark Doherty.
Recycled plastic benches: Life’s a picnic at Darton
Darton Cricket Club discuss volunteer time and peace of mind as they upgraded facilities with British Recycled Plastic picnic tables.
Eggborough Power Station CC: The Eagles have landed
A visit to Eggborough Power Station Cricket Club’s new ground for the match with Calder Grove. Report and photos by John Fuller.
Killinghall take the points at windy Goldsborough
A visit to Goldsborough Cricket Club in Division 4 of the Nidderdale Cricket League. Report and photos by Mark Doherty.
Bradford Park Avenue Ladies edge past Crossflatts at Windhill
Bradford Park Avenue Ladies versus Crossflatts Women’s 1st XI at Windhill & Daisy Hill Cricket Club. Report and photos by John Fuller.