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
Bohemians CC claimed a well-earned victory in a high-scoring midweek thriller, edging past Barrow Gurney CC by four runs in the T20 cup at Hobbs Lane. Winning the toss and electing to field, Barrow Gurney were made to work hard as Bohemians posted a commanding 172/2 from their 20 overs. Aaron Powell starred with a classy 79 off 57
Barrow Gurney 1st XI delivered a clinical performance to defeat Chew Valley CC by 45 runs in a high-scoring encounter in the Bristol & District Cricket Association Fourth Division. After electing to bat, Barrow’s innings was powered by a masterful century from captain Ed Holdaway, who struck 103 off 84 balls, including 14 fours and
Barrow Gurney CC First XI led by Ed Holdaway and Mark Brown produced a ruthless display of batting and bowling to overcome Chilcompton Sports CC by 181 runs. After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Barrow Gurney put on a masterclass at the crease, racking up a mammoth 300 for 2 in their 40 overs.
A masterful hundred by Mark Brown set up an opening win for Barrow Gurney in Division 4 of the Bristol & District League over Uni Staff. Barrow, batting first, started positively with Jason Cryans promising rather more than the 20 runs he scored, but captain Ed Holdaway, despite finding timing the ball a little
Beautiful weather and a wonderful place to play cricket failed to inspire the Barrow players who completed their warm up for the forthcoming league season. Against a Blagdon XI Barrow found themselves chasing 218-8, with Mike York taking 3/35, and two wickets apiece for Barrow newcomer Sam Gosling and Nick Heal. Although the score was
St Mary Redcliffe won a close game at Hobbs Lane last Saturday off the the last ball of the game. Barrow Gurney had batted first and posted 210-6 in their 40 overs. Openers Ed Holdaway (54, retired not out) and Jordan Allen (33) got the innings off to a good start, whilst Linden Alway (24)
Hobbs Lane, 12 April 2025: A comeback with the bat saw Leema CC emerge victorious in their 40-over friendly against Barrow Gurney CC, winning by 29 runs in a run fest. With the pitch looking great and the outfield remarkably short for April and the sun shining, the skipper of course chose to bowl.
Barrow Gurney’s Chairman, Phil Milton, celebrated the 150th anniversary of the founding of the club with his maiden century on Saturday. On 1 June 1874, a group of local people, including the local vicar, founded the club and a copy of the founding document is proudly displayed in the pavilion. Exactly 150 years later the
After an exceptionally wet April it was quite amazing that the Hobbs Lane ground was playable for 3 out of 4 pre season friendlies before the League season started on 4 May. Barrow Gurney’s First XI led once again by Connor Jones, stumbled in the opening game scoring only 118 against a Bristol Lions team
