Match Report: Barrow Gurney CC Friendly XI vs St Mary Redcliffe CC Friendly XI Hobbs Lane, 18 April 2026 St Mary Redcliffe CC Friendly XI opened their preseason campaign with a composed six wicket victory over Barrow Gurney CC Friendly XI in a low-scoring but competitive encounter at Hobbs Lane. After winning the toss and
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
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/
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
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,
In (potentially) the last T20 of this truncated season, Barrow Gurney were up against old friends, and rivals, the Treasury Valuers. Batting first Barrow made a competitive 140-4 largely thanks to brother and sister duo of Ed Holdaway (51 retired not out) and with Ellie Holdway (38) hitting two powerful sixes, followed by useful contributions
After a washout on Saturday, Barrow Gurney were pleased to be able to play Cleeve 2s on Sunday managing to dodge the showers. Cleeve won the toss and elected to bowl whereupon Barrow’s opening pair of Guy Fisher and Frank Forge (28) quickly put on a partnership of 67. Barrow compiled runs at a steady
Another good crowd at Hobbs Lane watched a thrilling T20 match with the home side taking on Babcock. The visitors won the toss and batted on a balmy evening and Paul Powell (27) soon got into his stride and accompanied by Andy Smith (33*) put on 57 before retirements exposed the Babcock middle order to
Barrow Gurney’s tour organisers Rod Reeves and Jane Holdway have announced that the club’s tour to Exmouth has had to be cancelled due to the Cornavirus outbreak. Thanks to the kindness of the Dolphin Hotel, the club has been able to carry forward the booking to the 2021 season. The dates are confirmed as Monday
Phil Milton, still a member of Barrow’s First Team squad, has sent us this picture of the team of 2011. But do you think it would have beaten the youthful Barrow First XI of today? Express your opinion and cast your vote below.
