News & Events
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February 17th 2024
Sadly we have learned of the passing of one of our Clubs most prominent cricketers and committee member Allan Sherratt who sadly passed away last week. Allan helped to progress our Club at all levels both on and off the field of play.
Many thanks Allan you will be greatly missed.
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August 13th 2023
It is with much regret that
POTT SHRIGLEY CRICKET CLUB
has recently learned of the death of
Nicholas Latham our groundsman.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
REST IN PEACE
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We are sorry to learn the passing of Peter Chadwick. Unfortunately Peter had been ill for some years now. Always a happy, positive and helpful member of the team. Peter was one of the classical style batsmen, always whenever possible playing with the full face of the bat. All his family were long time supporters of the Club, being involved on teas and as Vice Presidents from the late 1960s until the 1980s. Peter was a big thinker on tactics and became 2nd XI Vice Captain in 1970. He will be sadly missed by us all.
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Fancy playing some cricket? Our winter nets have started – players of all abilities welcome!
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Sadly we have to report the passing of Fred Edwards yesterday, 1st of March 2022, at the age of 93.
Fred played in the 1950s and 60s as a wicket keeper batsman, mainly as an opener. He also captained the second team.
Fred Edwards at an Ex-players dinner.
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8 December 2021
It is with deep sadness that we have to announce the death of our long serving, former Chairman
Michael Geoffrey Hart. His committal will be at the Macclesfield Crematorium
on Wednesday 29th December at 1.00 pm. Afterwards there will be a service of remembrance
at Pott Shrigley Church approximately 1.45pm.
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Sorry to relate that one of our elder members- Les Dover has recently passed away, he was 92.
Les was one of the dedicated members who helped to get a regular Second XI established.
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Awards at the 2019 Dinner with Ex England player Craig White
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2019 IS OUR CENTENARY YEAR
SO WATCH OUT FOR NEWS AND EVENTS
IN THIS OUR CENTENARY YEAR
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MAKE THIS A NIGHT TO REMEMBER……………………….
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We hope you all will join us and make 2019 a memorable year for all.
PRESIDENT’S DAY:
On Sunday 21st July Pott Shrigley CC will be hosting their annual Presidents day.
The day will start at around 11:00 with some junior training and matches.
A short break will follow and from 14:00 we will have a Presidents XI, led by R Street, v Invitational XI, led by M Tarr, T20 game.
The invitational XI will include the ex-England all-rounder, Craig White.
Presidents XI, led by R Street, v Invitational XI, led by M Tarr
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JULY Sunday 7 M. C. C. at Pott Shrigley.
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Past Players & Guests Lunch at Shrigley Hall
Lovely afternoon with some wonderful friends. Thanks go to all those who travelled to be there. Must do it again.
Thanks also to Shrigley Hall. Food and service were faultless.
Tony Hutter & Theresa Newton
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A very Happy 2019 to you all.
Also thanks to the Poachers for making the Draw & Quiz night so enjoyable.
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16th December
Don’t miss the great
P.S.C.C. QUIZ & FESTIVE DRAW at The Poachers from 7.30 pm, on Sunday 16th.
Lots of fun and prizes to be had.
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3rd November
P.S.C.C. BONFIRE
Great night at the 2018 bonfire. Many thanks go to all the helpers who made the night go with bang, as well as the dedicated team who were at the Sunday morning clean-up.
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12th October
The 2018 Dinner was held at the Shrigley Hall & Country Club. A superb meal was followed by a review of the season by Skipper and M.C. for the evening Ryan Anderson-Fitter. Thanks go to all those involved in the organization and the Poachers resident band for the outstanding entertainment.
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September 15th
After the last home a dedication ceremony was held concerning a Weather Vane, in memory of Derrick Brooke who had spent a lifetime of work both on and off the field in promoting the improvement of facilities at Pott Shrigley Cricket Club.
Over sixty people attended the ceremony including many past players, friends, family and club members. Chaiman Andrew Hart recalled many events from Derrick’s cricketing life both on and off the field of play recalling his E,C.B. Lifetime Achievment Award in 2008. Derrick’s son Ian, a past Team Captain and Cheshire League official, made an emotional reply thanking the club and all who donated to the memorial, saying the image on the weather vane captured the spirit of Derrick’s cricketing life.
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MANY THANKS TO HELEN, ROB AND STAFF AT THE POACHERS
FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK MAKING THE FESTIVE DRAW & MUSIC QUIZ
ANOTHER TOP NIGHT OUT.
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Make sure you get to the Poachers for the FESTIVE DRAW & MUSIC QUIZ
on Sunday 17 December at 7.30 pm.
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Lots of memories were revisited at the EXPRESS CUP REUNION DINNER last week held
at The Church House.
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Another super night at the Bonfire.
Our many thanks go to all our helpers both before and on the night
plus our Clean-up squad the following morning.
Picture via HYPERPOWER
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DON’T MISS
THE POTT SHRIGLEY SPECTACULAR
BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS DISPLAY
SATURDAY 4th NOVEMBER 2017
AT THE CRICKET FIELD
FIRE LIT AT 6.30pm
FIREWORKS AT 7.30pm
ADMISSION – FAMILY £18 – ADULT £8 – CHILD £4 – UNDER 5s FREE
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Our first ‘Cricketfest’ day was a hit all round. Despite a dull start the day got better as time went quickly by. A big thank you goes to those who helped make it a family fun day especially the catering department and all the cake bakers who donated so many tasty delights . It put the Test Match Special programme to shame.
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24th June
NO LEAGUE FIXTURE FOR EITHER TEAM.
+++++++++++++++ THIS WEEK ONLY ++++++++++++++
ECB ‘Cricketfest’ day on Saturday 24th June
This is and event co-ordinated nationally by the ECB aimed at encouraging as many people as possible to get involved with cricket, whether younger, older, playing, helping, or just spectating! It is for all age groups through Juniors up to seniors.
The event will start at 2.30 with the first matches being the junior ones starting at 3.00pm. The junior parents are encouraged to join in, as the junior matches will be on a ‘players v parent’ basis for the different age groups. Following this there will be a seniors T20 match with the Presidents XI vs the Coaches XI. There will be refreshments throughout the day including teas, cakes, barbecue and a bar.
With some good weather it should be a fantastic day, and a chance to show off some hidden skills by parents!
please make a note on your calendar and COME AND JOIN IN
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May 27
Before the Pott Shrigley v Timperley match.
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The Club would like to pass on our deepest condolences to all the families who have lost love ones and pray for those still injured hospital.
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The Club also have another member who has recently passed away, sadly we have to report the death of our past Treasurer Brian Warhurst. He served the club for five years in the 70s and 80s during our most successful period on the field of play and a time of a huge growth in membership and social activity. Our thoughts are with his wife Ann and the family.
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It is with great sadness and regret that the Club has to announce the passing of John Derrick Brooke.
Pott Shrigley Cricket Club had a good season in the Cheshire Cricket Alliance. The first team finished joint 6th with 8 wins over the season. Matthew Tarr scored most runs with the bat, with a high of 94, with Matthew Baqueriza-Jackson leading the way with wickets and best figures of 6 for 11. The second team finished fourth with 9 wins. Jon Wilkie top scored over the season and Shaun Wilson had the top individual score of 99. Marc Ash took most wickets. The club were pleased to consolidate and attracted a number of new players over the course of the season. We will reflect on the season at our presentation evening at Shrigley Hall on Friday 7th October.
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2016 JUNIOR SIXES
A nail biting finish at the 2016 Junior Sixes see Lindow win on last ball, just pipping Alderley Edge.
It was an all Macclesfield final at U11s. You will have to work out who won.
Well done to all the players taking part and provided so many memorable moments throughout the day.
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Don’t miss our entertaining
BINGO NIGHT
THURSDAY NIGHT 28th APRIL
from 8.00. pm.
Another
POACHERS PRODUCTION
Directors HELEN & ROB
92 Ingersley Road
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Make a date to KICK OFF our season in style.
Join the SCRUM and LINE OUT at the bar of the Poachers on Saturday 19th March
to watch the SIX NATIONS RUGBY Final matches featuring Ireland v Scotland at 17.00 pm.
Followed by France v England at 20.00 pm.
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It’s time to get to the indoor nets. This year we will be in sports hall at The Park Lane Academy / College
Starting Sunday 21st February and ending Sunday 10th April but missing Easter Sunday 27th March.
Juniors 3.30 – 4.30 pm. Seniors 4.30 – 5.45 pm.
All are welcome past, present or new players.
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Another great evening was had at The Festive Draw and Quiz Night
AT THE POACHERS BOLLINGTON.
Many thanks go Helen, Rob and the bar staff for all the hard work they put in
to keep a packed house entertained. Watch out EGGHEADS.
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Luckily the high winds and rain moved away. It left us with a fine night and a good attendance.
Thanks to all the helpers before and on the day as well as the unfortunate few who
were drenched the following morning. Well done all.
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Don’t miss this year’s Bonfire, it will be on SATURDAY 7th NOVEMBER
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Euro ’15 Qualifiers –
Pott Shrigley made their annual trip to Sheffield to take on Cassabanka in an eagerly anticipated football match. There was a good representation of first, second and Sunday players, although some late drop-outs left Shrigley with ten men to start the game (traffic meant Mathers could only make it with half an hour gone).
In a hotly contested game, Pott were to come out on the wrong side of a seven goal thriller, losing 4-3 to an 89th minute strike. This came after a stirring fightback, with Pott battling back from 2-0 and 3-1 down to draw level thanks to a great left foot strike from Mathers and two smart finishes from Jason Hanaghan, the second from the spot after the marauding Cleaver had been felled.
There may be another game or two in the next couple of months so please keep an eye out for those. Talent is not necessary and it would be good to see more people come along and have a game.
Matt Todd.
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It is with much regret that we pass on the sad news that Margaret Hart, wife of our Chairman Michael Hart, has died after a long battle with cancer. Margaret has been a long time supporter of the Club attending functions, making countless cricket teas and cakes for our fundraising events. She will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and sympathy are with the Hart family at this very sad time.
Another past Club member Jim Berry, has also recently passed away. Jim was an outstanding all-rounder on the field and who, off the field, was always a great helper working many hours on several joinery and painting projects in the pavilion. Again our thoughts and sympathy go to his wife Beryl.
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PAVILION OPENING
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Don’t miss the opening of the refurbished Pavilion on Friday evening 22 May.
5.30 Junior Kwik Cricket.
6.00 Opening by David Rutley M.P.
6.30 Pott Shrigley v An Exeter XI
Refreshments and B B Q
All Are Welcome.
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A great night was had by all at the Club Dinner Dance at the Tytherington Club on Friday.
Thanks go to Matt Jackson along with Liz and Jamie Hart as well as the Club’s main sponsors
The Poachers, for sourcing all the prizes in the raffle and auction. A job well done.
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A strong team was selected for the final Cricket Force weekend. Yorkshire Tea and Ginger biscuits went down a treat. Thanks all.
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Indoor Nets 2015
Senior indoor training sessions / nets are on Sundays 11.00am-12.00noon at Tytherington High School
sports hall, commencing Sunday 8th February 2015 running every week up until 29th March.
Junior sessions / nets are also at Tytherington High School on Sundays 5 – 6 pm from 25th January until 29th March.
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The Festive Draw was another seasonal hit with a packed house at the Poachers.
Thanks to all who attended and donated prizes.
Another big thank you goes to the Rob & Helen and all the staff at the Poachers
who made the evening such an enjoyable and entertaining finale to the year.
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This year’s Festive Draw will be at
The Poachers Sunday 28th December at 7.30 pm.
Please make sure that all counterfoils are returned to
Graham Hackney or Andrew Hart by the 27th December.
BONFIRE ’14 went with a BANG
Many thanks to all who helped make the event go so well.
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11th July
Singapore Touring Team.
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CELEB’S NITE OUT
GRANT AND PAVILION
We are very pleased to announce that we have been offered a substantial sum from The Heritage Lottery Fund, towards the renovation and extension of our Pavilion.
The good news is that building work on the new Extension should begin before the end of January 2014 and if all goes to plan (does it ever) it should take around six weeks or so. A lot of course will depend on the weather. Let us hope for a drier spell over the next few weeks.
Because the grant will not cover all we plan to do, we will be organising extra events in the coming months, so please try to give as much support to these as you can.
GOLF DAY AT DISLEY
SUNDAY 30TH MARCH 2014
Thanks to all who took part.
Festive Draw & Quiz at The Poachers 2013
Thanks to Rob, Helen & Staff for making the evening such a success
and well done to all who donated the Prizes and sold the tickets.
Have a safe and Happy New Year
Well done to all who helped and attended.