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
Barrow Gurney CC will welcome cricketers of all ages to its indoor nets which start on Sunday 6th March at Merchants Academy in Hartcliffe between 10-12am. Getting ready for the 2016 season will be members of our First XI and Second XI squads training alongside members of our Sunday Friendly team, together with juniors from
We wish all our players, families, supporters and fellow cricketers a very happy and peaceful Christmas season. We look forward to welcoming old friends and new to Barrow in 2016.
On Sunday 20th December, from 8pm, BGCC members and friends will be gathering at the Prince’s Motto for an evening of festive fun, with a quiz and buffet supper. Stories of the season past are sure to have grown taller and hopes for 2016 will be running high.
Barrow Gurney 2nd XI have a new captaincy team following the AGM held last weekend. Ellie Holdaway becomes the new Captain, making her one of the few female Captains in the Bristol & District League. Ellie, who has previously captained Barrow Gurney age group sides, and who has also played for Somerset Women’s sides up
Being Chairman of Barrow Gurney Cricket Club is not just about getting the best seat to watch the cricket as Pete Holdaway will tell you. There are many things that are required to run a successful club, those who look after the finances, the ground, the pavilion, organising the fixtures, the refreshments, and, of course,
