British Recycled Plastic is a Mytholmroyd success story whose ethos is all about transforming ‘Waste to Wonderful’. In this interview with their Managing Director Jason Elliott, we’ll look at the benefits, both environmental and practical, for sports clubs and their volunteers. Their products range from picnic tables to seats
In this feature for total-play, we’ll look at the refurbishment work done at Burley-in-Wharfedale Cricket Club as their outdoor nets have had a major upgrade. After a scenic train journey and a short walk, I arrive at Burley; its tree-themed club emblem and sponsor Arundel
Our website partner Bear Cricket generously offered a prize of a Polar Bear Bat, Pro pads and gloves to one lucky Cricket Yorkshire reader in our recent competition. Thanks to everyone who entered and the winner, selected at random, is Gary Bell of Wheldrake CC. Before we share Gary'
FrogBox has extended its partnership with Cricket Yorkshire for 2025. We will be sharing news, features and feedback from clubs using the popular live streaming kit. The appetite for live streaming club cricket matches shows no sign of slowing and here in Yorkshire, there are many who use FrogBox to
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The ECB County Grants Fund for 2025 opens on 1 February. In this article, I'll share the themes, how much your cricket club can apply for, timings and a few top tips to give you the best chance. ECB County Grant Fund 2025 eligibility - Who can apply? All
If you are involved in running a cricket club, perhaps serve on a committee, handle the sponsorship, or volunteer in another capacity, this is for you… The e-course is called Make Money for Your Cricket Club. (The link takes you to ko-fi, my online shop where you can
In this update from Howden, the ECB’s cricket insurance partner for the recreational game, we share advice for clubs prepping for the off-season. The arrival of Storm Lilian - in August, for goodness sake - was a reminder that change is coming. It ripped off giant tree branches opposite Cricket
In this content collaboration with FrogBox, we will answer your burning questions on all things live streaming for cricket clubs. This should get you started - but if you’d like to know more and see a demo then call Chris Watling, Global Sales Manager for InteractSport, on 07467 863051 or
In this content collaboration with FrogBox, we’ll look at ways that cricket clubs can fund their plans for live streaming matches, including benefits for sponsors. If you’re reading this, let’s assume your cricket club doesn’t yet have a FrogBox but you’ve probably seen the highlights
With over 700 cricket clubs on their books, Howden is well placed to offer insurance advice to those in recreational cricket. The ECB’s approved broker offers a personalised service, carefully assessing each club’s circumstances. In this article, there’s advice on getting insurance for the first time, renewing
The popularity of FrogBox has seen over 500 cricket clubs across the UK live stream their matches over the last couple of years. In this article, we’ll look at the costs, equipment, benefits and what’s new for 2024. After you've done your research, if your club
In this collaboration with British Recycled Plastic based in Mytholmroyd, we’re highlighting six popular products that would improve facilities at cricket clubs, make life easier for volunteers and keep plastic waste out of landfill. Denholme and Bradshaw The Denholme Picnic Table is the best-selling, flagship recycled plastic table
Here at Cricket Yorkshire, we’ll be sharing advice from Howden who work with the ECB to help insure cricket clubs in England and Wales. In this article, it’s a look at underinsurance to ensure clubs are covered correctly - so there are no surprises if they need to claim.
In this content collaboration with Howden, we catch up with Colin Mico to find out the latest on cricket club insurance for 2024. An insurance broker for 40+ years, Colin is a qualified coach at Caterham Cricket Club, as well as advising the Surrey Cricket Foundation and county boards. He
If you’ve never been, Settle Cricket Club’s Marshfield ground has just about everything going for it. It’s got bags of character with craggy hills behind and the chance of seeing a steam train puff its way across the viaduct on the Settle-Carlisle Railway. What it lacked
Cricket Yorkshire is partnering with easyfundraising to help cricket clubs take advantage of shopping all year round. Is your club set up to earn free donations from retailers across each month for years to come? You could be adding a substantial amount to the fundraising pot while your supporters shop
