Barrow Gurney CC are looking forward to hosting the inaugural match for the Geoff Warren Cup between teams of legendary Barrow players and former junior players who benefitted from Geoff’s coaching. The day promises to be a fun and social occasion with all welcome. For more information and how to donate to the Alzheimer’s Society
Here is the latest from our roving reporters: Carsons & Mangotsfield edged a thrilling contest at Hobbs Lane, chasing down Barrow Gurney’s total with just three balls to spare to secure a narrow two-wicket victory. After losing the toss and being put into bat, Barrow Gurney posted a competitive 210-8 from their allotted 40
In a strange quirk of the fixture list, Barrow Gurney teams found themselves up against opposition from University Staff 3 times in a week. First up Barrow Gurney 2nd XI clinched a narrow but thrilling 9-run victory over University of Bristol Staff 2nd XI in a run-filled contest. After winning the toss and opting
In a thrilling encounter at Hobbs Lane on the longest day of the year, Bristol Sri Lankans CC edged past Barrow Gurney CC by just 10 runs in another closely fought encounter. After being put in to bat, Bristol Sri Lankans overcame a shaky start, losing both openers with just 8 runs on the
Bristol Lions 1st XI clinched a narrow two wicket victory over Barrow Gurney 1st XI in an evenly fought contest on Saturday 14 June. After winning the toss and opting to field, Bristol Lions applied early pressure but were met with resistance from Barrow opener Guy Fisher, who compiled a solid 40 from 60
Geoff’s Funeral Service will take place at South Bristol Crematorium at 2.15pm on Friday 20 June followed by a reception at BemmyX (formerly the ex-servicemens club), Winford Grove, Bedminster Down BS13 7DY Family flowers only. Donations to the Alzheimers Society – see the link below. https://geoffrey-martin-warren.muchloved.com/
Lodway CC 1st XI cruised to a comfortable 8-wicket victory over Barrow Gurney CC 1st XI in the Tony Hitch Knockout Cup clash on a sunny Wednesday evening at Hobbs Lane. Having won the toss, Lodway elected to field—and their bowlers didn’t disappoint. Despite a spirited 38 off 25 balls from Barrow’s captain Ed Holdaway
In a thrilling contest at Whitchurch Cricket Club, the hosts edged out Barrow Gurney CC by just two runs in a tightly fought T20 encounter. Having won the toss, Whitchurch opted to bat first. Luke Cooper (28 off 23) and Harry Watkins (33 off 29) got the innings off to a flyer, building a solid
A local derby at Hobbs Lane saw Blagdon CC 1st XI edge out Barrow Gurney CC 1st XI in a closely fought encounter, winning by 15 runs. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Blagdon posted 179-9 from their allotted 40 overs a below par score given recent weeks. The innings was built
In another thrilling encounter Carsons & Mangotsfield 1st XI edged past Barrow Gurney 1st XI by just one wicket, chasing down 227 with only two balls to spare in a heart-stopping finish. After being put in to bat, Barrow Gurney’s innings was anchored by a superb unbeaten century from skipper Mark Brown, who compiled 108*
