by Steve Hill | Oct 1, 2024 | General, League & Cup
To be featured in our regular ‘Club Noticeboard’ round-up, simply email details of nets, social get-togethers and general news to: stevehill61@gmail.com NEW COACH NEEDED Newent are seeking to appoint a coach/player coach for the 2025 season and beyond. The club’s...
by gareth.dawson | Sep 23, 2024 | General
On 12th May this year, 68-year-old Phil Steers had just finished bowling the tenth over for Kingsholm CC in a friendly match vs Corse Lawn CC when he began to feel unwell and decided to leave the field of play. Moments later, Phil became slumped in his chair outside...
by Charlotte Moore | Sep 19, 2024 | General
The Grass roots game in Gloucestershire is celebrating a truly historic achievement after Apperley Cricket Club U15 Girls triumphed in the ECB U15 Girls National Cup, securing the prestigious title at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. This remarkable victory marks a...
by Steve Hill | Sep 18, 2024 | General, League & Cup
THE tireless work of Heather Booth di Giovanni with cricket-playing Afghan refugees and asylum seekers in Bristol has been recognised with an MCC Community Cricket Heroes award. Heather was one of 11 volunteers from across the grassroots game in this country to be...
by Steve Hill | Sep 17, 2024 | General, League & Cup
THE Gloucestershire County League recorded their first win in the GCF Cup, downing their Bristol & District rivals by seven wickets in front of a large crowd at Hawkesbury Upton. Bristol, who lost the toss, were bowled out for 149 in warm and sunny conditions. And...
by Steve Hill | Sep 12, 2024 | General, League & Cup
JAMES Cotterill top scored with an unbeaten century as Gloucestershire breezed past Hampshire by eight wickets to win the Over 60s’ 2nd XI Vase, at Valley End CC in Surrey. Hampshire, who lost the toss, were restricted to 207-7 from their 40 after failing to build on...