Phil Milton reports: After all of the nets and the preseason games Barrow Gurney went into their first league game relatively confident, however first up were West Utd who had hit the team for 350 odd in the penultimate game of last season; the confidence waivered a little when Phil Milton lost the toss on a green
Barrow players old and new gathered at the pavilion on Sunday to celebrate the birthday of Chairman Pete Holdaway who was 65 not out. As Pete was thinking about drawing his pension, wife (and cricket widow) Jane had been long planning a surprise celebration. The ruse was a final warm up game between 2 teams
On Sunday Barrow Gurney hosted Blagdon in the second pre-season friendly. Winning the toss Phil Milton asked Blagdon to bat; James Riley started really well only for the skipper to drop Blagdon’s opener, Board, first over. Luke Glazzard however finally got him for 39 with the score on 46. Oscar Livesey accounted for the dangerous Moy on 46 with a superb catch from Luke on
Saturday morning, contrary to weather forecasts, started as a lovely sunny and warm spring day. Of course on arrival at Barrow it was blowing a gale and was approximately -2. The wicket was sticky and the day was bound to get colder so obviously Barrow were hoping to bowl first, so captain Ellie Holdaway confidently
Pete Holdaway reports as the Under 13s play Barrow’s first cricket of the season: The season for the Colts kicked off with a cup tie against near neighbours Wrington. The visitors won the toss and invited Barrow to bat first, whereupon Ben Thorne and Piers Price strode out to open the innings. A steady start saw Barrow
With the season about to start, Barrow Gurney CC are launching their own version of Fantasy Cricket. Members, supporters and friends are encouraged to click the link on the website menu and select their team for the season. £10 entry per team or £20 for 3 teams, half of the funds raised will be returned
Barrow Gurney CC is looking forward to playing at a new venue on their summer cricket tour. Exmouth CC will play host to Barrow at their picturesque ground in the opening game, before the tour continues with games against regular opponents Torquay CC, Abbotskerswell CC and concluding with a fixture at Shoebrooke Park. Organised by
Poor spring weather so far, and with more rain on the way, has caused Barrow to cancel the scheduled game against Redcliffe this coming Saturday. The Hobbs Lane ground remains quite soft and a spell of good drying conditions is needed before our outdoor cricket can get underway.
Training is well underway for Barrow Gurney CC, as pre-season nets take place at Merchant’s Academy. Whilst the Under 13s receive intensive coaching in their own net, players hoping to play in the league and friendly teams are getting rid of the winter rustiness for the outdoor season ahead. Some new recruits have joined up,
During the off-season, Barrow Gurney’s committee have been making plans for several improvements to the scenic Hobbs Lane ground. Planning permission has been obtained to install a new net facility alongside the pavilion, together with an artificial strip adjacent to the main square, which will significantly enhance practice facilities at the club. Work is to