Barrow Gurney Firsts got off to a flying start in their first league game this season beating Pak Bristolians 2s by 7 wickets at Hobbs Lane. The visitors chose to bat first but soon struggled against the accurate bowling of Mark Fisher (8 Overs 2/13) and the pace and bounce of Jonny Sykes (2/19).
Barrow Gurney finished the pre-season with a 100% record after racking up a fourth win of the season against a Development XI of the Charlton Super Kings. With a sprinkling of rain over night and in the morning many were sceptical this game would go ahead. Groundsman, Pete Holdaway did his customary morning inspection and
Barrow Gurney’s second week of friendly games resulted in success against Blagdon and Axbridge, with several players taking advantage of the opportunity to get some match practice. On Saturday at Hobbs Lane Barrow struggled early on losing 4 wickets for 17 runs, and although Ed Holdaway, Jonny Sykes and Guy Fisher all played cameos it
Barrow Gurney’s first game of the season got underway at Hobbs Lane on Saturday in delightful conditions. Playing a friendly game against a Redcliffe side the hosts bowled first. Mark Fisher and Jonny Sykes, both bowled well for their first overs of the season, but without luck, as only one chance came, put down
With Hobbs Lane looking a picture and indoor nets having removed some of the winter rust, our players start their outdoor training on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to dusk each week (weather permitting). With traditional net sessions, fielding drills and a chance to have a drink afterwards, all members are welcome to join us. New
Barrow Gurney Cricket Club will start their preparations for the 2022 season with 5 sessions of indoor nets. These are taking place on Wednesday evenings (2 to 30 March) at The Downs School, Wraxall, 8.30 to 10pm. New players (aged 14+) of all abilities are welcome to enjoy their first session free. The club runs
We hope that all our players, friends and supporters have a safe and peaceful Christmas and are not too down-hearted by the Ashes series! We look forward to seeing you all again in 2022.
Frank Forge and Ed Holdaway will continue to lead Barrow Gurney’s First XI in the 2022 campaign for promotion following re-election at the AGM last week. Speaking at the AGM Frank said his young team lacked nothing in ability and beat most of the teams who finished above Barrow in Division 5. With better availability,
Barrow Gurney’s traditional season-ending Double Wicket competition ended with a victory by Mark Brown and Mark Gracey. This year 7 pairs took part in the chaotic preliminary round, where points are gained not just by runs scored but also catches made, wickets taken and run outs achieved by team members. Points are lost for wickets
Barrow Gurney 2nd XI secured a third-place finish in the B&D Division 13, with an impeccable fielding display against Hanham 3rds at Hobbs Lane. Having been put into bat, Ali Hood (39) and Paul Gard (26) put on 88 for the first wicket at a quick rate and a large score looked on the cards
