*****NIDDERDALE LEAGUE ***** - Knaresborough Forest 2nds v Pannal Ash match report 'Here'.
(4th August 2008)
***** NIDDERDALE LEAGUE ***** - We look to cement fourth place in the table with a visit to relegation threatened Knaresborough Forest 2nds.
Games against Forest are usually competitive games played in the right spirit and with both teams having lots to play for this game should be no different.
The team as follows:
James Thompson (c)
Mark Taylor
Sean Taylor
Joe Buckley
Richard Turner
Sridah Narayan
Chris Horner
Neil Lawrence
Clive McClelland
Alan Pitt
Tim Robinson12th Man: Mike Merryweather
The local paper has a brief league table showing the following:
Thornton Watlass Crakehall Harrogate Gas Sports Pannal Ash Birstwith 2nds Darley 2nds Studley Royal 3rds Bishop thornton 2nds Ripley 2nds Marton-cum-Grafton Knaresborough Forest 2nds Raskelf 2nds (3rd August 2008)
***** SUBSCRIPTIONS ***** - It's that time of year again!!
Treasurer Richard Turner is sending out the call for ALL members to pay their annual subscriptions.
As noted on the back of the Members' Handbook, the amount to be paid is as follows:
Wednesday ONLY £15
Annual Subscription £30Usually we name those who owe money, this year it would be easier to list those who have paid!!
COME ON THE REST OF YOU - WE NEED YOU ALL TO PAY ASAP
(3rd August 2008)
***** EVENING LEAGUE ***** - We have had two games this week: Little Ribston 'B' on Monday and Scotton 'B' on Wednesday. We won both games.
In each game we played at least one junior player who each contributed towards the victories and showed great promise for the future.
See the report against Little Ribston 'Here' and against Scotton 'Here'.
Two defeats for closest rivals Gas Sports means we now have two games to play next week, and if we win both games we will seal promotion.
The game on Monday is at home to Little Ribston 'B' and on Wednesday we are away to Staveley.
(3rd August 2008)
***** GEORGE GREAVES CUP FINAL ***** - Match report 'Here'
(26th July 2008)
***** GEORGE GREAVES CUP FINAL ***** - Fingers crossed for an up-turn in the weather over the weekend, as we are in the Evening League's George Greaves Cup Final on Monday 21st July.
The game will be played at Knaresborough Forest CC's Calcutt ground, behind the Union Pub, with Burton Leonard 'B' the opposition.
The Ash side is sponsored for the game by the Harlow Inn, we thank landlord Andy Whiteley for his support, as we make our first cup final appearance since 1997. The only player in this year's team who played back then is James Thompson and he will be looking for a similar result, we beat Yorkshire Electricity at Spofforth CC back then.
The Ash team is as follows:
James Burke (c)
John Leedham (w-k)
James s Thompson
Rob Clarke
Joe Buckley
Mark Taylor
Chris Horner
Ned McClelland
Sean Taylor
Simon Powell
Richard Turner12th man: Neil Lawrence
The game starts at 6.15 pm.
Your support would be appreciated, so come on down and cheer us on to victory!!!
(19th July 2008)
***** NIDDERDALE LEAGUE ***** - We were participants in the only game in Division 5 last week and the victory at Ripley 2nds has put us up to fifth in the table.
The abbreviated table in the local paper reads as follows:
PLD PTS Thornton Watlass 13 60 Crakehall 13 53 Harrogate Gas Sports 13 45 Darley 2nds 13 38 Pannal Ash 13 37 Birstwith 2nds 13 37 Studley Royal 3rds 13 36 Bishop Thornton 2nds 13 32 Knaresborough Forest 2nds 13 23 Marton cum Grafton 13 22 Ripley 2nds 13 21 Raskelf 2nds 13 16 We have an important fixture on Saturday 19th July at home to third placed Harrogate Gas Sports.
The Ash team as follows:
James Thompson (c)
Rob Clarke (w-k)
Andy Whiteley
Mark Taylor
Joe Buckley
Sridhar Narayan
Sean Taylor
Clive McClelland
Neil Lawrence
Mike Merryweather
Alan PittTeas: James Thompson
(19th July 2008)
*****EVENING LEAGUE ***** - We are somewhat behind on match reports - come on Mark, catch up!
After a great start to the season we had gone off the boil somewhat with three straight defeats.
However, we got back on track with a 99 run victory at Burnt Yates 'B' on Wednesday
16th July. A top batting performance saw us reach 208 for 4 with James Thompson (59),
John Leedham (56) and Rob Clarke (46 not out) leading the way.A great bowling performance from Joe Buckley (5 for 10) paved the way for a stunning final over from Rob Clarke, which included knocking back the off stump of yates skipper
Jeff Broughton.Thankfully enough fielders got to him in time to prevent the topless celebration!!
After this week's games the table reads as follows:
P W L D PTS Marton cum Grafton 14 9 4 1 22 Harrogate Gas Sports 13 7 5 1 19 Pannal Ash 13 7 3 3 17 Bishop Monkton 'B' 13 5 4 4 14 Burton Leonard 'B' 13 4 4 5 12 Staveley 14 3 4 7 10 Markington 13 2 5 6 9 Scotton 'B' 12 2 5 5 9 Little Ribston 'B' 12 2 2 8 6
There are plenty of games left and lots still to play for.
(19th July 2008)
***** NIDDERDALE LEAGUE MATCH REPORT ***** - The match report for Saturday 12th July can be read 'Here'
(16th July 2008)
***** JUNIOR MATCH REPORT ***** - Match report for Sunday 13th July available to read 'Here'
(14th July 2008)
***** AVERAGES ***** - As we reach the half way point of the season, here are the batting and bowling averages - and there is plenty of room for improvement!!
Batting:
Chris Horner James Thompson Joe Buckley Robert Clarke Matt Hanson Mark Taylor Sridah Narayan Richard Turner
Bowling:
Mark Taylor Sean Taylor Chris Horner Matt Hanson Joe Buckley Sridah Narayan
The aim is to, first of all, qualify for the club averages which is 200 runs for the batting prize and 25 wickets for the bowling prize.
Then to qualify for the League Averages, which for the batting is a minimum of 12 innings, 250 runs and an average over 30. For bowling, a minimum of 30 wickets is the requirement.
(8th July 2008)
***** JUNIOR MATCHES ***** - The matches arranged for Monday 7th June and Tuesday 8th June have been cancelled/postponed due to the weather.
If we are able to re-arrange the matches the dates will be displayed on the junior fixture list.
(8th June 2008)
***** NIDDERDALE LEAGUE TABLE ***** - The Harrogate Advertiser has printed a brief league table which we now transcribe here for you as follows:
Thornton Watlass Crakehall Harrogate Gas Sports Darley Birstwith Studley Royal Pannal Ash Bishop Thornton Knaresborough Forest Ripley Marton cum Grafton Raskelf (5th July 2008)
***** LATEST JUNIOR MATCH ***** - The match report for the game against Harrogate Hawks on 1st July is now available to read 'Here'
(5th July 2008)
***** NIDDERDALE LEAGUE ***** - We are in action at Bluecote Wood on Saturday
5th July against second placed Crakehall and it should be a good game.The side is as follows:
James Thompson (c)
Rob Clarke (w-k)
Chris Horner
Matt Hanson
Mark Taylor
Sridah Narayan
Richard Turner
Neil Lawrence
Adam Pawson
Joe Buckley
James Love12th man: Tim Robinson
Tea: Richard Turner (well - his dad really, Cheers Mal!!)
(4th July 2008)
***** EVENING LEAGUE ***** - Back to earth with a bang!!
After the euphoria of the semi-final win on Monday, we were rubbish at Bishop Thornton and deservedly got beaten.
Match report to follow - come on Mark, keep up!
(4th July 2008)
***** GEORGE GREAVES CUP ***** - Last night we beat Staveley by 9 wickets to go through to the final - the match report will be posted shortly.
The final will be played on Monday 21st July at Knaresborough Forest CC - 6.15 start. The opposition will be Burton Leonard 'B' - watch this space for further details...
(1st July 2008)
***** FIXTURES ***** - We have teams in action 3 times this week, as follows:
Monday 30 June: Staveley (h) - George Greaves Cup semi-final
Tuesday 1 July: Harrogate Hawks (a) - Junior League
Wednesday 2 July: Bishop Monkton (a) - Evening LeagueThe George Greaves Cup semi-final is our third semi in recent seasons and we are hoping for third time lucky!!!
(30th June 2008)
***** NIDDERDALE LEAGUE ***** - We achieved our first 6 point win of the season at Raskelf on Saturday, read about it 'Here'.
The next game is at home to second placed Crakehall, the team will be announced shortly.
(30th June 2008)
***** GEORGE GREAVES CUP ***** - The team for the semi-final is as follows:
James Burke (c)
John Leedham (w-k)
Rob Clarke
Mark Taylor
Ned McClelland
Chris Horner
Joe Buckley
Richard Turner
Matt Hanson
James Thompson
Simon Powell12th man: Neil Lawrence
(3oth June 2008)
***** ANNOUNCEMENT ***** - It is with great sadness we have to report the passing away of long-standing Life Member George Bainbridge and we pass on our deepest sympathy to his family at this time.
A number of George's old colleagues have been in touch, they have all confirmed how much they enjoyed their time on and off the field in George's teams. George still holds the record as the only Ash captain to win a divisional trophy in the Nidderdale League when he won the 2nd Division in 1960.
The 1961 season saw us finish runners-up in the 1st Division, still our highest ever finish.
Good night George.
(24th June 2008)
***** FORTHCOMING FIXTURES ***** - We are about to enter a very busy period of fixtures and will post team selections, match reports etc as soon as possible.
Please note the following:
Wednesday 25th June - Burton Leonard 'B' (home)
Saturday 28th June - Raskelf 2nds (away)
Sunday 29th June - Romany CC (home) - friendly
Monday 30th June - George Greaves Cup - semi final (home)
Wednesday 2nd July - Bishop Monkton (away)Your support would be appreciated!
(24th June 2008)
***** GRANT APPLICATIONS ***** - We have recently applied to the Yorkshire Forward Community Fund and the George A Moore Foundation for funding towards equipment.
We are pleased to say we have been successful and will shortly be taking delivery of a new sight screen and mobile net.
Take a look at jms cricket and click on the mobile net and sight screen icon to see what we will shortly be enjoying at Bluecote Wood.
We will be issuing press releases and looking for publicity from the local press - keep a look out!
(24th June 2008)
***** MATCH REPORTS ***** - Apologies to all who have looked in expecting the match reports to be on-line. We have been on holiday and were unable to reach the computer from the comfort of our pool loungers.
We have now completed the match reports for the Saturday games (Nidderdale League), grateful thanks going to Mark Taylor who's done a sterling job holding down the fort and writing up the reports at the same time.
You can read the match report for 31st May 'Here'
For 7th June 'Here'
For 14th June 'Here'
We will bring you up-to-date with all the outstanding news as soon as possible.
(23rd June 2008)
***** EVENING LEAGUE ***** - Another top of the table clash at Bluecote Wood as the Ash meet Burnt Yates 'B' on Wednesday 28th May.
Meet at the ground for 6.15pm.
The team will be selected from the following:
James Burke (c)
Chris Horner (w-k)
Ned McClelland
Matt Hanson
Simon Powell
Mark Taylor
Charlie Thompson
Graham Clarke
Richard Turner
Rob Clarke
James Thompson
James Adamson
Joe Buckley(26th May 2008)
***** WATH CUP ***** - The 2nd round of the Wath Cup sees us up against Pannal 3rds at Bluecote Wood on Tuesday 27th May.
Meet at the ground for 6.15 pm.
Team as follows:
James Thompson (c)
Rob Clarke (w-k)
Chris Horner
Mark Taylor
Sean Taylor
Sridah Narayan
Richard Turner
Chris Drabble
Matt Hanson
Simon Powell
Joe Buckley(26th May 2008)
***** NIDDERDALE LEAGUE ***** - Over 400 runs, a hat-trick, century opening partnership, Chris Horner's first 50 for the Ash and an 8 wicket victory!!!
Read all about the Ash victory at Birstwith on Saturday 24th May 'Here'.
(26th May 2008)
***** MATCH REPORTS ***** - We have match reports on the following games now in
Evening League against Gas Sports - Here
Junior fixture against Beckwithshaw Stags - Here(26th May 2008)
***** NIDDERDALE LEAGUE ***** - The Ash team to face Birstwith 2nds (away) on Saturday 24th May is finalised as follows:
James Thompson (c)
Chris Horner (w-k)
Rob Clarke
Adam Pawson
Mark Taylor
Sean Taylor
Chris Garbutt
Sridah Narayan
Joe Buckley
Andy Cuming
Mike Merryweather(24th May 2008)
***** NIDDERDALE LEAGUE ***** - We get off the mark for the season with a nail-biting 2 wicket victory over Knaresborough Forest 2nds at Bluecote Wood.
Match report 'Here'
(20th May 2008)
***** COACHING ***** - We have been asked to put a link to Pro Cricket Coaching Academy which is run by Chris Taylor and Andrew Gale of Yorkshire CCC who provide expert coaching to junior cricketers.
The website highlights dates of courses, and also access to equipment as well as other cricket related items.
We hope to be able to get some of their coaches over to do a session with our juniors, perhaps followed by a Q&A session on the life of a professional cricketer.
Watch this space!!
(20th May 2008)
***** EVENING LEAGUE ***** - We are at home to Harrogate Gas Sports on Wednesday 21st May.
The provisional side is as follows:
James Burke (c)
John Leedham (w-k)
Rob Clarke
Chris Horner
James Thompson
Mark Taylor
Ned McClelland
Neil Lawrence
Richard Turner
Charlie Thompson
Chris Garbutt(20th May 2008)
***** NIDDERDALE LEAGUE ***** - We look to extend our winning run with an away fixture at Birstwith 2nds. The team news so far contains the inclusion of debutant
Adam Pawson. Missing until next week are Matt Hanson and Richard Turner, and we are hopeful of Ashley Jenkinson's return at the same time - watch for team details shortly!(20th May 2008)
***** YET ANOTHER MATCH REPORT TO READ!!!!!!! ***** - The long awaited reports from the junior match of Thursday 15th May can be read 'Here'
(20th May 2008)
***** ANOTHER REPORT IN ***** - The match report for Wednesday 14th May can be found 'Here'
(18th May 2008)
***** REPORTS NOW IN ***** - The Wath Cup report can be located 'Here'
(17th May 2008)
***** MATCH REPORTS ***** - It's been very busy on the field this week, reports will be posted shortly for the following:
Tuesday 13th May - Wath Cup game at Goldsborough 2nds
Wednesday 14th May - Evening League game with Bishop Monkton
Thursday 15th May - Juniors home to Bilton(16th May 2008)
***** NIDDERDALE LEAGUE ***** - We look to get back on track with a home fixture against Knaresborough Forest 2nds on Saturday 17th May.
The team is as follows:
James Thompson (c)
Rob Clarke (w-k)
Joe Buckley
Mark Taylor
Chris Horner
Neil Lawrence
Richard Turner
Sridah Narayan
Adam Pawson
Sean Taylor
Andy CumingTeas courtesy of Andy Cuming
Afterwards we shall be retiring to the Harlow Inn (formerly the Shepherd's Dog) where the new landlord will be kindly providing some food for us.
(16th May 2008)
***** JUNIOR MATCH REPORT ***** - The junior match report can be located 'Here'.
(9th May 2008)
***** EVENING LEAGUE ***** - The first match report of the season is available to view now - you can click 'HERE'
(8th May 2008)
***** JUNIOR SECTION ***** - We play our first game in the U-13 league against our friends at Birstwith CC on Thursday 8th May.
The game will be played at Hampsthwaite CC, with a 6.30 pm start.
We have 3 girls in the team and some players have never played a competitive game before so,
PLEASE COME DOWN AND SUPPORT THE YOUNGSTERS
(6th May 2008)
***** NIDDERDALE LEAGUE ******** - The much improved weather and an away fixture at Bishop Thornton 2nd IX gives us hope of our first play of the season, after three postponements.
We name the following team for Saturday 10th May:
James Thompson (c)
Rob Clarke (w-k)
Mark Taylor
Sean Taylor
Chris Horner
Matt Hanson
Sridhar Narayan
Ashley Jenkinson
Richard Turner
Mick Turner
Andy Cuming
Reserves: Mike Merryweather and Alan Pitt(6th May 2008)
***** EVENING LEAGUE ***** - Skipper James Burke is away so Ned McClelland steps up to lead us against Burton Leonard 'B'.
The team for Wednesday 7th May is as follows:
Ned MCClelland (c)
Rob Clarke (w-k)
John Leedham
James Thompson
Chris Horner
Matt Hanson
Mark Taylor
Simon Powell
Richard Turner
Joe Buckley
+ A N Other(6th May 2008)
***** NIDDERDALE LEAGUE ***** - After two blank weekends, due to the weather, we look to open our account against early pace-setters, Harrogate Gas Sports, who are our tenants at Bluecote Wood, on Saturday 3rd May 2008.
We usually have hard fought, sometimes fiery, encounters and this games promises to be the same!
We can name a strong side as follows:
James Thompson (c)
Rob Clarke (w/k)
Mark Taylor
Joe Buckley
Ashley Jenkinson
Chris Horner
Matt Hanson
Richard Turner
Mick Turner
Sridhar Narayan
Andy Cuming12th man: Alan Pitt
(27th April 2008)
***** EVENING LEAGUE ***** - The first game of the season, at home to Marton-cum-Grafton, on Wednesday 30 April 2008.
Check back here for team news and weather reports!!!
(27th April 2008)
***** NIDDERDALE LEAGUE ***** - On Saturday 26th April, we have our first home game of the season against Ripley 2nds.
The team selected is as follows:
James Thompson (c)
Chris Horner
Rob Clarke (w/k)
Mark Taylor
Richard Turner
Michael Turner
Sridhar Narayan
Tim Robinson
Alan Pitt
Andy Cuming
Mike MerryweatherAndy Cuming is donning the pinny for the first of the season's offerings!
Please meet at the ground by 1.30 pm to help prepare the ground for play.
Look out on the website for weather updates (finger's crossed the weather holds).
(24th April 2008)
***** NIDDERDALE LEAGUE ***** - The first game of the season is at Crakehall on Saturday 19th April and we have selected the following team:
James Thompson (c)
Rob Clarke (w/k) CANCELLED
Mark Taylor
Joe Buckley DUE
Richard Turner
Ashley Jenkinson TO
Matt Hanson
Sridhar Narayan BAD WEATHER
Tim Robinson
Andy Cuming
Alan PittFor those who don't know the way, we're planning to meet at the Harlow Inn (formerly the Shepherd's Dog) at 12.15 pm prompt.
(19th April 2008)
***** NETS ***** - The seniors have now completed their pre-season net sessions and are now ready for action.
Our junior nets revert to their summer time of EVERY SATURDAY - 9 - 10 am. The first one will still be at Ashville Sports Hall, but as soon as the weather allows, we will be outside at Bluecote Wood.
(19th April 2008)
***** PRE-SEASON GOLF DAY ***** - This year we had our pre-season golf day at Cookridge Hall Golf Club in Leeds.
Ten hardy souls braved the great British weather, with the best scores as follows:
Richard Turner 40 pts
Chris Horner 39 pts
Steve Burke 37 pts
Tony Burke 35 pts
James Thompson 34 pts
Joe Buckley 34 ptsWell done Rich, winner of the prestigious trophy!!
Our thoughts and best wishes go to Rod Bullock as he recovers from a major operation.
We now look to our 50th Anniversary Golf Day at Rudding Park GC, see 'Here' for further 50th Anniversary details.
(19th April 2008)
***** NIDDERDALE LEAGUE - 2008 PREVIEW ***** - We return to the fifth division for the first time since 2004, having finished as runners-up to Darley 2nds in 2007 in our division 6 campaign.
We have retained most of last year's squad, but say goodbye to Tom Evanson (emigrated to Canada) and Clive McClelland (retired) many thanks to both of you for your valued contributions to the club. We hope to announce our new faces soon.
In previous years, the promoted teams have done well with Ouseburn 2nds (runners-up) and Crakehall (5th) finishing in the top half of the table.
The sides relegated from division 4, Bishop Thornton 2nds and Raskelf 2nds, will be keen to get back on track. Last year we beat Knaresborough Forest 2nds and Birstwith 2nds on the way to the semi-finals of the Wath Cup, so know we can at least hold our own at this level. Games against Harrogate Gas Sports should interesting, they rent our ground and both sides will be keen to earn bragging rights.
Also in the division are old Harrogate League rivals Marton-cum-Grafton and Studley Royal 3rds, Ripley 2nds and last year's third place team Thornton Watlass who should all provide decent opposition.
All in all we are looking to maintain the momentum from last year and, as we enter our 50th year in the Nidderdale League, we must be looking for another year of promotion and look to win the division for only the second time in this period.
(19th April 2008)
***** NETS ***** - There will be Junior and Senior nets on Sunday 6th April.
Same time, same place - 3 pm till 4 pm at Ashville Sports Hall.
There are only 2 sessions left before the Seniors begin their season at Crakehall on 19th April.
(2nd April 2008)
***** PRE-SEASON NETS ***** - Senior and Junior nets re-start at Ashville college on 30th March 2008 3 pm - 4 pm.
Please get down to these last few sessions as we prepare for the new season.
(29th March 2008)
***** 50th ANNIVERSARY POLO SHIRTS ***** - Available to purchase - specially commissioned polo shirts in club colours to celebrate our 50th Anniversary in the Nidderdale League. To find full details (including photos of polo shirt) use the link on the left for 50th Anniversary.
(29th March 2008)
***** 2008 HANDBOOKS ***** - Handbooks for 2008 season are now available. Please see James Thompson for your copy if you haven't already gotten yours.
(29th March 2008)
***** NETS ***** - We are half-way through our 6 week programme of nets at Ashville College Sports Hall. We have the whole of the are to use, so let's get as many down as possible!!
(12th March 2008)
*****AGM ***** - We held our best attended AGM for years at Bilton Cricket Club on Monday 25 February 2008.
Some key points to emerge include:
* Richard Turner to take over as Treasurer, replacing long-serving Denis Oram - many thanks for years of hard work Denis!!
* James Thompson (Nidderdale and James Burke (Evening) to lead the 2008 sides - let's hope for better weather this season.
* We continue to cement our links with Pannal Sports Juniors FC, a three year agreement and additional age groups 'using' Bluecote wood are all in the pipeline.
* Vice Presidents - as the club looks to progress in the future, we are keen to maintain our links with the past. We are delighted to confirm that Gavin Little, Alan Pitt and David Astwood have accepted the invitation to this important position. We will look to add to this number as the opportunity arises.
* Life Members - we have two new appointments to report here ........... John Littlewood, our current President, has been associated with our club since 1963 and we are delighted he has accepted this honour. Also, Denis Oram is welcomed into this exclusive club, he has been connected with the club since the mid-1980's with the last ten as Treasurer.
In the long history of the club we have only previously appointed 7 life members. The first appointee was Mr R H Ward in 1946 as a reward for twenty eight years service with our club and the Harrogate and District Cricket League.
Following Mr Ward has been Charlie Daniel, Stan White, Eddie Ward, Barrie Spedding,
Bill Ward and current appointees George Bainbridge (1976) and Martin Turner (2001).(12th March 2008)
***** ADVERTISING ***** - We have been regularly featured in the Harrogate Advertiser, nets, AGM, new players - old and young have been called for.
Several new players have been in touch and we will up-date you all shortly on our progress.
(12th March 2008)
***** JUNIOR SECTION ***** - See the link for our Juniors for an up-date on progress.
(12th March 2008)