Cricket’s Back at The Arbories
This Saturday 4th May, Padiham 1st XI open their North West Cricket League Premiership 2024 Campaign at The Danelec Arena!
Our opponents this Saturday are Blackrod Cricket Club.
Get up to The Arbories and get behind Toby Burrows and the lads as they aim high, this season!
Our professional Jack Edgar and overseas maestro, Zander Van Tonder are raring to go!
Our 2nd XI travel to Blackrod, in the reverse fixture.
Live music in the clubhouse after the game, Saturday!
Sunday sees our 2nd XI grace The Danelec Arena.
New skipper, Rhys Meehan will get a chance to lead his team out against Eagley Cricket Club in the first round of the Ramsbottom cup.
Both days - Wickets pitched: 1pm
What a Bank Holiday Weekend we have in store at The Arbories!
See you Saturday!
A big thank you to Thorne Fire & Security Ltd for their continued support as our Club Sponsor.
We also have a new Bar Sponsor: Young's Beers, Wines and Spirits, another local business run by local lads!
Season Delayed Further
The NWCL has confirmed that the fixtures set for the 27th April will be moved to the 21st September.
This was voted for by clubs at last nights league meeting, due to the current state of many grounds across the league.
Our first league game is now set to be Blackrod at home on the 4th May Fingers crossed for a dry spell over the next few weeks
See you in Penrith on Saturday
PRE SEASON TRIP UPDATE
As expected, both fixtures this weekend at Penrith and Workington respectively, have been postponed
The Workington game has been rescheduled for Sunday 21st April, but of course we will provide further updates when we can.
However, a large number of Padiham players and supporters are still travelling up to Penrith on Saturday for a pre season get together
We will be spending Saturday afternoon at Penrith Cricket Club. Club Captain Mr Burrows has an actioned packed day planned for us all including a Grand National sweepstake and a ‘Captains Crawl’, what could possibly go wrong
We hope to see as many of you up in Penrith as possible, let’s bring the 2024 season in, in true Padiham style
Zander Is Back
The South African maestro Zander arrived this morning, alongside his brother Divan.
A big thank you to the Ousby family for housing him this year.
Zander will be sponsored by Burnley Van Hire for the 2024 season.
Divan will play for Brinscall Cricket Club this coming season.
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Allstars is Back at The Arbories This Year
Our programme will enter it's fourth year and continue to be run by our fantastic Activator, Elliott Deakin-Pickard and helpers.
Our first session will be on the 31st May 2024!
Key course features include:
A perfect first experience of cricket for all children aged 5-8 years-old.
60-minute sessions.
A personalised t-shirt.
Valuable time with your kids – mums and dads are encouraged to take part too.
All Stars Cricket is fully inclusive and designed to support a wide range of abilities, disabilities and different learning needs.
Safe and fully accredited.
The following skills are covered during the programme:
Batting – hitting a moving ball
Throwing – underarm and overarm
Catching – small and large balls
Bowling – overarm
Running – lots of movement
Teamwork – fun games with friends
Communication – the basics of cricket
Spirit of Cricket – how to respect others
To Sign up, please use the link below:
https://ecb.clubspark.uk/AllStars/Course/f0841cb8-b4f6-4efc-9846-8ffefbd3c0bc
START OF THE SEASON UPDATE
As expected, the start of the season has been delayed by a week due to the weather
We were due to play Rawtenstall this weekend in a pre season friendly but that has fallen foul of the weather too!
Our game at Penrith is still going ahead as planned up to now. The last communication we had was last week where they were very hopeful of play. Of course, if we get any more updates we will share them with you as soon as possible
See you all soon
2024 CAPTAINS
Padiham Cricket Club are delighted to announce our senior captains for the 2024 season:
1st XI - After a successful first season at the helm, which included securing the Hamer Cup, Toby Burrows will continue to lead the side in the First Division of the North West Cricket League
2nd XI - Rhys Meehan has been appointed as second team captain, taking over from Jimmy Gray. The committee would like to thank Jimmy for his captaincy last year. We wish Rhys well for the forthcoming season
3rd XI - Liam Simm and Chris Swift will share responsibilities for our third team. Liam has been terrific over the last few seasons supporting our youngsters, and we believe Chris’ experience and cricket knowledge will only enhance the development of our young players further
Well done to all elected captains, we are looking forward to the 2024 season.
Proudly Sponsored by Thorne Fire & Security Ltd
PRE SEASON TRIP
e have been working very hard in the background trying to arrange a pre-season trip for members and supporters of PCC. We have loved our trips to Colwyn Bay over the last few years, but due to Easter weekend falling very early this year, it’s not something we have been able to arrange.
As such, we have made alternative arrangements to ensure we can still get together and enjoy a weekend away before the season starts
Therefore, we have arranged a friendly away at Penrith CC on Saturday 13th April
We will then travel to play Workington CC on Sunday 14th April in the ECB CUP
We would love to have as many of the PCC Army together as possible, we have missed you all
THE ARBORIES - 75 NOT OUT
In 1949 the Arbories Sports Memorial Ground became the home of sport in Padiham. The facilities were donated in memory of those who lost their lives from Padiham in the Second World War.
In January 2024, we are delighted to have completed a project with the help of Landscape Engineering and the support of Lancashire Environmental Fund.
We will be holding an opening day in March and we would love to invite any relatives of the fallen to the event.
A list of names are below, these have been displayed at the ground for the last 74 years and will now be added to a memorial stone which will ensure they remain for generations to come.
If you have any family links to the below, please contact Callum Clarke who would be delighted to hear from you.
2024 FIXTURES
Use this QR code to download our 1st XI fixtures for the upcoming
North West Cricket League season
If you can’t scan, click the link below,
Notice to all members and the local community of Padiham.
The Arbories Sports Memorial Ground, the home of both Padiham Cricket Club and Padiham Football Club since 1949 has in 2024 entered its 75th year.
To mark this landmark, both clubs along with the trustees of Padiham Sports Club will be holding events throughout the year. Further announcements will be made over the coming months.
Padiham Cricket Club have been successful in a number of recent grant applications which is enabling the committee to continue to improve the facilities for all members and the community to enjoy.
One of the projects on the banking is almost complete, we look forwarding to showing you this soon.
The second major project is the outfield drainage. The current drainage system was installed in 1950 and requires upgrading.
This is where we need help from the community, it’s not a big ask but it is essential.
The entire grounds are now *closed* to the whilst this work is completed, this included any dog walkers who continue to ignore signage.
This is for your own safety as there will be are multiple holes, at least 2 feet deep over which will be dug all over the outfield in the coming days and will not be seen in the dark. Injury could be caused to you or your dog if you enter the grounds.
Orange fencing has been erected around the outfield to enforce the simple message to keep off.
The Arbories is a Sports Ground, used by children and adults.
The grounds are now completely fenced off, access is not permitted outside of opening times.
Your support is appreciated & we will update once works are completed.
The winners of our Christmas Member Draw completed on Christmas Eve were:
£50 - Mandy Hales
£150 - Elliot Deakin-Pickard
£300 - Ian Todd
We would like to thank our members for all their support in 2023 and wish you all the best for 2024. We are looking forward to the start of the season and will be providing updates soon.
Do you want to become a social member? For just £5 a month you can receive the following benefits:
Discounted drinks price all year round
Entry into our monthly member draw
Free room hire for functions
PLAYER NEWS
We can confirm that Jonny Whitehead has returned to his boyhood club Lowerhouse Cricket Club for the 2024 cricket season.
We would like to thank Jonny for his efforts on the pitch, and for his character around the club last season, as he played a huge part in our most successful seasons in recent history
We send our best wishes to Jonny for the future
TRADITIONAL XMAS EVE DRINKS
Ibby’s Bar at Padiham Cricket Club will be open on Christmas Eve from 2pm - 8pm to enjoy a Christmas drink with good friends and also as always to remember & celebrate our late friend James Ibbotson on his birthday.
We will also be drawing our XMAS MEMBERS DRAW!
1st Prize - £300
2nd Prize - £150
3rd Prize - £50
Drinks offers to be announced soon, we look forward to welcoming you all
LANCS CUP DRAW 2024
Padiham have been drawn against Southport & Birkdale CC in the first round of the Lancashire Cup.
The tie will be played at home, The Danelec Arena and will be played on the 19th May 2024
Back for a Second Year
We can't wait for the return of our extremely popular cricket bat giveaway this December!
We will once again be visiting primary schools in #Padiham to deliver cricket bats and goodie bags, including an invite to a free training session at Padiham Cricket Club in 2024.
Learn more on our website
Have Fun Max
Good luck to Maxwell Seedall who fly's out to Melbourne this evening to play cricket for the next 6 months
Enjoy the experience Maxi boy.
We look forward to seeing you soon
Padiham Cricket Club 1XI Season Review
Farewell Zander
This weekend we said ‘bye for now’ to our Overseas Amateur Zander Van Tonder after another season at PCC!
Zander has been a credit to himself and his family both on and off the pitch and has played some fantastic cricket, contributing to a great season for our 1st XI
It was a pleasure to have you Z, and we look forward to seeing you very soon
Sad Loss of Gaz Edwards
Padiham Cricket Club is devastated to learn of the passing of one of our members Gaz Edwards
Gaz has been a member and supporter of PCC for some time, and also represented our Darts team for many years.
We have shared some amazing memories with Gaz, and our thoughts and prayers are with Chanais, his two boys and his friends at this awful time
A day that has shocked our Padiham Community
Rest in Peace Gaz
What a Special Night
Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate with us in true Padiham CC style last night
That brings to an end an unforgettable season for our 1st XI!
4th place finish in the North West Cricket League
T20 semi finalist
Hamer Cup Champions
Thanks to all of our fans and members for their support throughout the season, we’re sure you’ve enjoyed the cricket!
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HAMER CUP CHAMPIONS
Following the recent statement issued by the North West Cricket League, we are delighted and extremely proud to be named the first Champions of The Hamer Cup in the new NWCL era
We are bitterly disappointed in the circumstances of our crowning, but this does not take away the brilliance of a completely dominant performance against Settle last Sunday
Special mention to our Professional Jack Edgar for his superb innings of 90, which was fantastically supported by a classy 67 from our OA, Zander Van Tonder
A destructive batting display was expertly followed up with the excellent bowling of Ben Swindells who took 4-19 in his 8 overs!
We are extremely proud of all the team for their excellent performances this season. A top 5 finish which secures top division status for 2024, T20 Semi Finalists and now Hamer Cup Champions - an impressive first season in the inaugural NWCL.
A huge thanks to our supporters who have travelled in numbers to Farnworth on both occasions to offer their support, it means so much to us all
We will be presented with the trophy at Farnworth CC on Saturday at our league fixture, and then head back to the club for a night of celebration with all members and supporters, we hope to see you there
Updated roll of honour:
League Champions : 1908, 1960, 1966, 1995, 1998, 1999
Ramsbottom Cup Winners : 1973, 2008, 2018
Hamer Cup : 2023
Hamer Cup Final Update
The Committee would like to thank everyone who travelled over to Farnworth yesterday to support us in the Hamer Cup Final
Your support means the world to the lads and everyone involved! It was a terrific performance from the boys and hopefully we can get a result this Sunday
A big thanks to Farnworth Cricket-Club for being superb hosts and a big shoutout to the groundstaff for all their hard work
Our 3rd XI lost in the T20 cup final yesterday by 1 run. The boys should be very proud of their efforts and for reaching the final
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3rds T20 Finals Day
HAMER CUP FINAL
Join us at Farnworth CC on Sunday 10th September as we take on Settle CC in the final of the Hamer Cup.
It looks like the sun will be shining so it should be a fantastic day
As always, we really do appreciate your support,
Come on Padiham.
Hamer Cup Final & Coach Statement
The Hamer Cup Final against Settle Cricket Club has been confirmed for the 10th September, to be played at Farnworth Cricket-Club
Once again the Committee are looking to organise a coach to the ground to help facilitate supporters getting to the game.
We are asking all supporters who would like a seat on the coach to contact Tom on 07429139615 or to message our Facebook page to secure your place.
Please can all those that would like a seat make contact by Sunday 3rd September at 9pm.
Further details will be released once we have numbers.
Thank you,
PCC Committee
HAMER CUP FINAL
Padiham Cricket Club travel to Farnworth Cricket Club to take on Settle Cricket Club in the Hamer Cup Final.
13:00
@Farnworth Cricket Club
Lavender Rd, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0EA
£3 entry, cash only on the gates!
Hamer Cup Final Coach
On the 27th August, Our 1st XI will play in the first ever NWCL Hamer Cup Final.
The committee are currently putting plans in place for a coach to transport supporters to Farnworth CC on Sunday 27th August 2023.
All members and supporters who wish to attend the cup final via the clubs transport should message Tom on 07429139615 or message the clubs Facebook page ASAP.
SUPER SUNDAY INCOMING
A big day for the PCC this Sunday as both 1st and 2nd XI compete in their respective semi final ties
Huge support needed from the Padiham Army at The Danelec Arena as we host Blackrod CC in the Hamer Cup semi final
The 2nds travel away to Lostock for the semi final of the Ramsbottom Cup, good luck to the boys
Come and support the lads and hopefully you can help us get to the final of both cups!
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Please Read
Today, Padiham Cricket Club hosted the T20 Finals Day on behalf of the North West Cricket League.
The day was a huge team effort which has involved weeks and weeks of work from all of our volunteers within the community of Padiham.
On & off the field the day was a huge success with Little Lever Cricket Club coming out as champions.
HOWEVER, at 6:30pm on a Sunday evening - Councilor Alan Hosker turned up on Arbory Drive to video & report how and where visitors to the ground had parked.
In advance of today the club asked all spectators park respectfully, however due to the recent parking restrictions placed on Arbories Drive (DOUBLE yellow lines on ALL roads) it is virtually impossible now for Padiham CC or Padiham FC to host any future events.
These events are vital to both clubs and we are tonight incredibly disappointed in the actions of our local councilor who is refusing to help with the situation, only add to it.
The Arbories has been the home of Padiham Cricket Club and Padiham Football Club for 75 years. Actions like today, from somebody who proclaims to be “Pro Padiham” does nothing but put a nail in the coffin of both clubs. Both clubs try there best to develop the facilities, provide for the community and engage with youth
to increase participation at all ages.
We will again try and discuss this further with Mr Hosker and Lancashire County Council to find a solution, however recent attempts have been unsuccessful.
Thank you to everyone who came to visit the club today. We hope you had a superb day!
Padiham Hosting T20 Finals Day
Padiham's Golf Day 2023
WELCOME TO THE DANELEC ARENA
Padiham Cricket Club is delighted to announce a new ground sponsorship with Danelec.
Our committee has made a pledge to interact with more of our local businesses in Padiham, as we look to build relationships with our community.
Danelec was founded by Director Dan Windle back in 2019, and has seen rapid growth, going from strength to strength in that time. Dan, a local Padiham lad is thrilled to be able to sponsor our ground.
He commented: ‘As a company founded in Padiham, we are always looking for ways to give back to our local community, and this presented a perfect opportunity. To be able to have our company affiliated with the local cricket club is something we take great pride in, and we are excited to develop our relationship with the club’
Huge thanks to Danelec for their support, and we look forward to welcoming you all to ‘The Danelec Arena’ starting tomorrow (22/04/2023) with our first home fixture of the season vs Atherton.
Free Padiham CC Juniors Session
Pendle Hill Properties are inviting over 100 local Year 3 primary school children to a free training session at Padiham Cricket Club on Friday 19th May. The free session will take place from 4 pm-5:30 pm.
Following on from their generous cricket bat giveaway last Christmas, the East Lancashire based estate and lettings agency are now encouraging Year 3 children from Padiham Green C of E, St Leonard’s C of E, St John the Baptist RC and Padiham Primary to try the sport and learn new skills. As part of the giveaway, children received a special cricket bat, a soft cricket ball, a selection box and the free training session invite.
Pendle Hill Properties are a cricket-mad firm which includes Thunder Cricket and Lancashire Women Cricket star Sophia Turner, as well as Lettings Manager and Sales Advisor, Toby Burrows, who currently plays for Padiham CC.
Padiham CC are a friendly community-based Cricket Club situated in Padiham, Lancashire. Where a warm welcome awaits those of all ages who want fun, enjoyment and competition.
Activities at the free session will include: Catching and throwing a ball; Hitting a moving ball; Bowling with a straight arm; Playing a basic game of cricket; Working and communicating as a team; as well as having lots of fun with new friends.
You can sign up for the free session here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-padiham-cc-juniors-session-tickets-608567039397
The sessions provide children with the basic movement skills to begin a lifelong love of sport, and general physical activity. They also provide social skills, confidence and the ability to work as a team, complementing sports activity in schools.
Padiham CC player and Lettings Manager/Sales Adviser at Pendle Hill Properties, Toby Burrows, said: “We had a fantastic time handing out the cricket bats and balls at Christmas, but now we can’t wait to see the children coming down to Padiham CC and having a go at playing some cricket. No experience is needed, we just want them to come down and have some fun.”
Andrew Turner, Managing Director at Pendle Hill Properties, commented: “Here at Pendle Hill Properties we are passionate about sport in our local communities and our cricket bat giveaway initiative is one which we are really proud of. We look forward to seeing all the children and their parents down there on the night.”
Pendle Hill Properties is a family-run estate and lettings agency based in Read, providing a specialist residential property sales and rentals service across the Ribble Valley, Burnley and Pendle areas.For more information on Pendle Hill Properties, see here: www.pendlehillproperties.co.uk
Book a ticket for this free session, bring your child and see if they love it! The free session will take place from 4pm-5:30pm - you are then invited to stay and watch Padiham CC take on Lowerhouse CC in an exciting local derby.
Following this event, your child may then want to progress onto All Stars!
All Stars Cricket is an eight-week programme for girls and boys aged between five and eight, that is packed full of fun games and challenges which are designed to help with the basic movement needed to kick-start a lifelong love of cricket and all sports, as well as promoting physical activity.
You can ask on the night for more details, or alternatively contact Padiham CC directly!
THE SHIRTCLIFFE SCOREBOARD
We are thrilled to unveil our new electric scoreboard, kindly sponsored by Huntroyde Nurseries Ltd
Huge thanks to Brian Shirtcliffe for his kind donation that has enabled us to install this new scoreboard.
Installed & Fitted by Thorne Fire & Security Ltd. Massive thanks to the team at Thorne and Hadrian Thorne for their countless hours spent on the install, they’ve done a fantastic job!
2023 FIXTURES
Use this QR code to download our 1st XI fixtures for the upcoming
North West Cricket League season
If you can’t scan, click the link below,
Padiham CC's Trip to Colwyn Bay
What a fantastic weekend down in Colwyn Bay for our annual pre season trip!!
Two convincing wins over the weekend for both our 1st and 2nd XI, which was great preparation for the season
This weekends fixtures are postponed, but we host Atherton at home on the 22nd April to kickstart our North West Cricket League campaign!
Join us, to benefit from members bar prices and become a member of our brilliant club, please follow the link below:
NEW SIGNING
Padiham Cricket Club is delighted to announce the signing of Jonny Whitehead from Southport & Birkdale CC
We can’t wait to watch him represent the Storks!
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Zander Van Tonder is BACK
He’s back at his Second Home!
The Arbories is looking stunning in the spring sun.
Zander this season will be sponsored by Thorne Fire & Security Ltd.
Our Club Captain Owen will be sponsored by Pendle Hill Properties.
We are now ready for the season and we hope all our supporters are!
A Message from The Committee
With just over two weeks until our maiden season in the North West Cricket League, the club are excited to welcome all of our members, players and supporters back to The Arbories in what we hope is a fantastic summer.
Like all clubs and businesses over the past year, Padiham Cricket Club has seen a huge increase in costs of all forms. However, we are committed to rewarding the loyalty of our members by not passing on these increased costs, especially in our bar prices.
Social membership costs just £5 per month and includes a number of benefits:
- Discounted Drinks Prices
- Entry into our Monthly Members Draw
- Free room hire for events and celebrations
By making the commitment to keep members drinks prices the same, we have naturally had to increase the cost of non members prices. Examples of price savings on members prices can be illustrated below:
Pint of Moretti: Member - £4.20
Non-Member - £4.80
Pint of Stella: Member - £3.35
Non-Member - £3.90
Boddingtons: Member - £2.90
Non-Member - £3.40
Cask Ale: Member - £2.65
Non-Member - £3.20
Pink Gin & Tonic: Member - £4.00
Non-Member - £4.80
Jack Daniel’s & Coke: Member - £3.00
Non-Member - £3.40
Sauvignon Blanc: Member - £3.75
Non-Member £4.00
To become a Social Member at Padiham Cricket Club, then please follow the link below:
https://padihamcricketclub.co.uk/become-a-social-member
Becoming a Social Member? Let us know so we can allocate you a membership number. Email membership@padihamcricketclub.co.uk
New membership cards will be ready for collection at the bar at the start of the new season
It’s been a long winter, but the cricket season is nearly upon us, see you soon, UTPCC
Padiham Cricket Club Committee
£900 Grant Awarded to Padiham Cricket Club
Thank you to Lancashire County Council and local County Councillor Alan Hosker for his help and support in this application.
Alan can be seen below with PCC chairman Steve Meehan.
The Local Member Grants Scheme helps our county councillors to support the vital work of voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) groups.
The grants can be used to fund projects that will directly benefit the community, from gardening workshops and knit and natter sessions, to football activities to help young people stay active.
Groups can apply to their local county councillor, who will decide which applications are accepted and award a grant from their own budget.
Padiham Cricket Club will use the funds to continue to develop facilities for our youth teams to use.
2023 CAPTAINS
Padiham Cricket Club are delighted to confirm it’s captains for our maiden North West Cricket League campaign.
1st XI - Owen Deakin-Pickard will remain as our captain for the upcoming season. Owen had an impressive year last year, leading the side to the runners up spot in the league, whilst having a very good season with the bat. Well done to Owen on his re-election, and we look forward to another positive year under his leadership.
2nd XI - Jimmy Gray has been appointed as our captain for the 2023 campaign. Jimmy has been an ever-present figure at The Arbories for many many years, and has displayed loyalty and enthusiasm towards the club and the game of cricket. Our committee want to repay Jimmy’s loyalty by appointing him as 2nd team captain for the upcoming season. We have no doubt the team will flourish and develop under his leadership. Congratulations Jimmy.
3rd XI - Liam Simm and Sam Williams will share duties for the 2023 campaign. Liam and Sam both have experience of captaining our 3rd XI, and have been integral to the development of our younger players over the last few seasons. We are sure that both of them will continue to represent PCC wit’s pride and enthusiasm!
Well done to all elected captains, we are looking forward to the 2023 season.
Proudly sponsored by Thorne Fire & Security Ltd
ALL STARS NOW LIVE
Our All Stars Programme is now live for parents to sign their children up.
Tuesday 23rd May - Tuesday 11th July
18:15pm - 19:00pm
Age 5-8
Padiham Cricket Club
These programmes have been a huge success over the years and we are looking forward to this years’ intake.
A fantastic programme to get your child into sport, everyone welcome, link below:
Twenty20 Fixtures
Our North West Cricket League Twenty20 Group has today been drawn live from Emirates Old Trafford by Lancashire CCC legend Warren Hegg.
Looking forward to some great Friday nights at the Arbories!
T20 Cricket at Padiham sponsored by Thorne Fire & Security Ltd
NEW SIGNING
Padiham are delighted to announce the signing of Maxwell Seedall from fellow North West Cricket League club Whalley CC.
Maxwell is a young top/middle order batsmen with huge potential. Scoring just shy of 700 runs in all competitions, including three 50’s and a maiden senior team century.
Skipper Owen Deakin-Pickard is happy Seedy has joined the storks to progress his cricketing ability.
We would like to thank Whalley CC for their help in this registration and wish Maxwell all the best in the forthcoming season.