Looks like the summer has well and truly begun, with lots of sun, cricket and our beautiful ground looking its very best. Unfortunately, the weekend’s cricket didn’t quite go according to plan!
CRICKET
In a needlessly thrilling finish on Sunday, the first team snatched defeat from the jaws of victory by just two runs, after racing to 124 for 1 in only 15 overs while chasing Todmorden’s 207.
The second team worked hard to reduce their margin of loss in the reverse fixture, largely thanks to a rearguard resistance from Rion Dalugoda and Jack Hallows.
Meanwhile, the third team completed a trio of narrow losses on Saturday, despite some promising contributions from young players Ed Cunnington, Dexter Crowther and James Herbert on his senior debut.
More match details are available on our website in Phil’s weekly round-up.
Upcoming fixtures
- Saturday: The Worsley Cup campaign starts with the firsts travelling to East Lancashire while the seconds are at home against the same opponents.
- Sunday: The firsts are away at Darwen with the seconds playing host at the Log Cabin
- Bank Holiday Monday: The third team visit Burnley.
Performance of the week: This week’s honour goes once again to our professional Jacques Snyman for his score of 94 from 63 balls – a knock peppered with 10 fours and three sixes.
Jacques is sponsored by The Bramble, Ramsbottom.
GIRLS CRICKET
Last week saw a small piece of history as Greenmount Girls became the first all-female team to represent the club on our ground.
The girls will be playing in the NWCL and we are looking forward to following their progress throughout the season.
GCC EVENTS
Friday, May 1st: The return of The Middletones!
Amazingly, we still have some tickets left, so don’t delay! Get yours now before they’re gone – just £15 for a cracking night. Plus, our friends at Audrey’s are now offering FREE cheesy nashos with each ticket!
Sounds like a plan: music, food and no cooking – job done!
(Nachos are redeemable between 5pm and 9pm with your ticket)
Audrey’s Kitchen is open all weekend as normal.
Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May
The club will be open from 12 noon to 10pm alongside the annual village festivities. The lovely Audrey’s team will be on hand to offer a delicious BBQ.
SPORT ON TV
As the Premier League reaches its exciting climax there’s plenty of action on offer!
- Friday, 1st May: Leeds v Burnley 8pm
- Saturday, 2nd May: Arsenal v Fulham 5.30pm
- Sunday, 3rd May: Man United v Liverpool 3.30pm
- Monday, 4th May: Everton v Man City 8pm
There is plenty of entertainment on offer throughout the week – get yourself down to the club and be part of it!
Best wishes
Greenmount CC Board of Directors