The cricket season finally got underway on Saturday, thanks in no small part to the hard work of groundsman Pete Holdaway who managed to get the ground into remarkable condition considering the amount of rain over the last 2 months. Flax Bourton were the visitors for the opening friendly and, winning the toss, put Barrow
With the 2018 season hopefully upon us (and with better weather forecast giving hope that this weekend’s friendly might actually take place) why not take a look back at a pictorial review of last season. Images of 2017 is a photo album containing nearly 150 photos representing the best of those taken last season. Just
As the ground remains rather damp, senior training will now start next Tuesday evening (24th April) starting at 6pm.
Unfortunately it takes more than a couple of days of dry weather to prepare the cricket ground for action. With more rain due, and despite the heroic attempts of groundsman Pete Holdaway, the first fixture of the year against Redcliffe has already had to be cancelled. Instead players can hone their skills with an additional
Last year Barrow Gurney’s Fantasy League was dominated by teams managed by the Rileys and the Fishers, but who will win the coveted prize this year? Top points scorer, James Riley has confirmed his availability for the 2018 season, but with only £35 million to spend, and a price-tag of £11 million can you afford
With the sun shining over the reservoirs, it was time to forget that only last week Hobbs Lane was covered in snow. A few faithful helpers gathered on Sunday to start the process of getting the ground ready for the season. For some of us it was our first chance to see the newly refurbished
While Sunday snow bizarrely forced the cancellation of senior indoor nets, some committed Barrow players were not to be defeated taking to their gardens for a bit of extra practice! Meanwhile on Saturday Barrow Gurney CC Under 15s had an indoor cricket single wicket competion at Merchant’s Academy to brush the cobwebs away, and the
Barrow Gurney Cricket Club are pleased to launch an upgraded website, with a new look but still having all the essential features of the old one. As well as having a new feel about it our new front page will display stories in full with pictures to show the Barrow Gurney story throughout the year.
Want to play cricket in 2018? Then where better to play than at the beautiful Barrow Gurney Cricket Ground, with stunning views of the Dundry Hills and the reservoirs, and the well-maintained playing surface and outfield at Hobbs Lane. Barrow Gurney offers opportunities for experienced players, juniors and those who have not played since their
Barrow Gurney’s Geoff Saunders runs the rule over the changes to the Laws of Cricket which come into effect for the 2018 season. Geoff reminds us how important it is that all those who umpire or score in games this season are aware of the changes. There are umpiring courses available for those who would