This Friday (July 18th) Greenmount CC will be hosting a veterans T20 game against Lancashire League rivals Rishton CC.
There will be live music, a raffle, barbecue, a bottle bar, food from The Boundary and live singer Just Giorge will be entertaining from 8.30pm.
Come on down to watch some of the Greenmount CC legends return to the wicket!
Greenmount’s first eleven maintained their seven-point lead at the top of the JWL Lancashire League Division Two table with a 47 run victory over Bacup at Lanehead.
After winning the toss and deciding to bat, the Mount didn’t have things all their own way at the start of the innings and at 86 for 5 a commanding total looked unlikely.
Thankfully, middle-order knocks of 44 from Cameron Mapstone and 43 from skipper Travis Townsend gave the total a more respectable look and the villagers finished on 185 all out in the 48th over.
In the reply, bowling figures of 4 for 30 from professional Jacques Snyman and 3 for 33 from Callum Hunter took the wind out of the home side’s sails and they were dismissed for 138.
Meanwhile, at the Log Cabin, the second string moved into second place in their respective table thanks to an eight-wicket triumph over Bacup seconds.
The visitors won the toss and elected to bat first putting on 153 all out in 37 overs. Three wickets apiece for Max Birtwistle and Liam Riley, two for Rion Dalugoda and one each for Dexter Crowther and Jake Riley did the bowling damage for the Mount.
A fine unbeaten third wicket partnership of 104 from Sam Greenhalgh (61) and Toby Leach (51) – his second half-century of the weekend – saw Oli Dixon’s men home as they reached 154 for 2 in the 32nd over.
The third eleven set the weekend’s winning standard on Saturday with a great four-wicket victory against their Middleton counterparts at the Log Cabin.
The visitors won the toss and chose to bat, putting on 200 for 5 from their 40 overs. Taking the wickets for Greenmount were Dexter Crowther (2 for 31); Matthew Gilmore (1 for 24) and Max Birtwistle (1 for 34).
Good knocks of 60 from Max Birtwistle; 54 not out from Toby Leach and Harry Nuttall (37) did the business for the thirds who reached their target for the loss of six wickets in the 39th over.
Greenmount Cricket Club are sad to report that former player, committee man and long-time club member Roger Foy has died at the age of 79.
Roger (pictured) was second team captain during the 1980s and was involved in the club’s junior set-up which brought through a number of talented cricketers including his son Darron.
His funeral will be held at East Lancashire Crematorium, Radcliffe on Thursday, July 17th at 2.30pm and afterwards at the Log Cabin where the family invite everyone to share their memories of Roger.
A tribute page for Roger via funeral directors Sillett’s can be found HERE
All at Greenmount send their sincere condolences to his wife Wendy and daughter and son Debbie and Darron and their families.
Greenmount’s hopes of a Worsley Cup final appearance this summer fell by the wayside after a disappointing eight-wicket semi-final defeat against local rivals Ramsbottom on Saturday.
The Mount never got to grips with the Rammy attack and were 40 for 7 when Callum Hunter became Matt Burdaky’s fourth victim of the day.
Andy Kerr held the innings together somewhat with an unbeaten 64 while there was a useful contribution from Noah Birtwistle (26) as the villagers ran up a total of 145 all out from 44 overs.
The Rams had no problem reaching that target mainly thanks to an unbeaten third wicket stand of 102 between Ben Pearson (54 not out) and skipper Harry Caton (48 not out) and they reached what was required for the loss of two wickets in the 37th over.
It was back to league action for the firsts on Sunday and they continued their fine top-of-the-table run with a six-wicket triumph over Colne at the Log Cabin.
The visitors won the toss and elected to bat putting on 167 all out in the 48th over.
Callum Hunter took 4 for 38 including the crucial wicket of Colne pro Geeth Kumara and Mount professional Jacques Snyman grabbed 3 for 31.
The Greenmount paid man then turned his hand to batting to rack up a fine unbeaten 94 and see his side home for the loss of four wickets in the 29th over.
Tom Heaton and Andy Kerr both hit 23 in the reply.
The second eleven enjoyed a fine two wicket victory against top-of-the-table Lowerhouse seconds at the Brooks Foundation Ground on Sunday.
They reduced the home side to 139 all out with Rion Dalugoda (4 for 50), Noah Birtwistle (3 for 41), Liam Riley (2 for 18) and Dexter Crowther (1 for 28) among the wickets.
Not for the first time, the evergreen Nigel Franklin top scored in the reply with 35 while there were good contributions from Max Birtwistle (26) and Toby Leach (24).
The Mount knocked off the home total for the loss of eight wickets in the 36th over.
While the firsts were going down to a Worsley Cup defeat on Saturday, the third team also slumped when Littleborough thirds were the visitors to Brandlesholme Road.
Greenmount won the toss and chose to field and saw the visitors post a total of 163 for 7 from their 40 overs.
In the reply the villagers fell 25 runs short despite great contributions from brothers Tom Clarke (54) and Adam Clarke (41). Toby Leach was the only other Greenmount batsman to reach double figures with 13.
Despite the defeat the thirds still hold onto top spot in the table.
A double dose of Crompton CC saw Greenmount end their T20 Competition fixtures on a losing note but victory against the Shaw side on Sunday resulted in them extending their lead at the top of the JWL Lancashire League Division Two table to seven points.
On Friday, at Glebe Street, the firsts went down to a four wicket defeat despite professional Jacques Snyman hitting 51 from 57 balls – including three fours and a six – and putting on 78 for the second wicket with Travis Townsend (36).
Nevertheless the Mount total of 120 for 3 proved insufficient as the home side crossed the line in 19 overs mainly thanks to Denis Louis who hit an unbeaten 51.
Fast forward to Sunday’s game at the Log Cabin and the runs flowed.
Snyman blasted a superb 122 including eight fours and ten sixes and with Travis Townsend hitting 60 (eight fours and two sixes), Gav Nicholl unbeaten on 51 and Cameron Mapstone 26 not out, the 321 for 5 total was always going to be a tall order for the visitors.
And so it proved, as they were bowled out for 152 with the wickets shared between Snyman and Amal Dalugoda (three each) and Callum Hunter and Ishy Patel (two apiece).
As mentioned earlier, Church’s narrow one run defeat at Colne has allowed the Mount to stretch their lead at the top to seven points.
Meanwhile the second team were going down to a 51 run defeat at Glebe Street. Crompton’s total of 217 for 6 proved a bridge too far for a youthful side and despite a good 52 from Toby Leach, 36 from Tom Clarke and 26 from Nigel Franklin they were all back in the shed for 166 in the 34th over.
Greenmount moved to the top of the JWL Lancashire League Division Two table and into the semi-finals of the Worsley Cup after a great weekend.
Yet it started on a losing note when local rivals Ramsbottom visited the Log Cabin on Friday night and after a closely-fought encounter, claimed a four wicket victory in the T20 Competition.
After the Mount posted a total of 136 all out – with Andy Kerr top-scoring with 35 – the Rams won with just three balls remaining.
On Saturday a tough visit to Norden in the Worsley Cup quarter-final was on the cards, however, a fine batting display saw the villagers over the line and lined up a tasty semi-final at Ramsbottom on Saturday, July 5th.
After Norden scored 239 for 9 from 44 overs (Jacques Snyman 4 for 33) the Mount reached their target for the loss of six wickets.
There was a fine performance from Evan Dobson who hit an unbeaten 70 with Snyman (55), Gav Nicholl (43) and Travis Townsend (32) also making useful contributions.
A six-wicket triumph over Nelson at the Log Cabin on Sunday took the club to the top of the league.
After the visitors had posted a challenging total of 246 all out, professional Jacques Snyman again showed his undoubted class with a terrific 136 that included 18 fours and two sixes as the Mount chased and overcame a revised target of 228 from 45 overs.
Also on Sunday, the second team picked up a fine victory on the road at Walsden.
The home side scored 161 for 7 from their 45 overs but a superb unbeaten innings of 66 from Nigel Franklin was the mainstay of the Mount reply in a nine-wicket success.
Sam Greenhalgh (40) and Harry Nuttall (20) were also among the runs.
In a rare occurrence the third team tied their game at Great Harwood on Saturday.
Chasing a total of 146 for 9 from 35 overs Mark Crowther’s men equalled that amount for the loss of seven wickets.
Adam Clarke (37) top scored with Liam Riley (28) and Wes Young (23) also chipping in.
Greenmount CC are sad to report that former player and long-time member Jimmy Sharples has died at the age of 82.
Jimmy began playing at Greenmount in the 1960s and was always a familiar, friendly face around the Log Cabin as was his late wife Doreen.
His two sons, John and James also played at the club while James’ two sons James and Harry keep the family tradition by playing in the junior section.
Jimmy’s funeral will be held at East Lancashire Crematorium, Radcliffe on Thursday, 3rd July at 1.30pm and afterwards at the Log Cabin where the family invite everyone to share their memories of Jimmy.
All at Greenmount send their sincere condolences to his daughters Samantha and Salena and sons John and James and their families.
Greenmount’s first eleven game at Rishton fell foul of the weather on Sunday, however, they were in action in the Lancashire League’s T20 competition at Division One Norden on Friday.
Friday, 6th June – First team v Norden away (T20 Competition). Lost by 58 runs (DLM). 0 points
Following their first victory against Haslingden the previous week they were brought down to earth with a bump when the home side registered a 58 run victory in a rain-affected game at Stag Park.
After winning the toss, Norden put on 179 for 7, mainly thanks to skipper Dom Humphreys who smashed seven sixes and three fours in a 39 ball knock of 72.
Rain reduced the villagers’ target to 127 from 12 overs but they never looked likely to achieve that as they were reduced to 68 for 8 from 11.2 overs.
Sunday, 8th June – Second team v Rishton at home. Won by 7 wickets. 12 points
The second team did manage to get a game in at the Log Cabin on Sunday and enjoyed a seven wicket win when Rishton seconds were the visitors.
The visitors’ decision to bat on winning the toss backfired as they were dismissed for 108 all out in 29.1 overs.
Ryan Edge took four wickets for 13 while Dexter Crowther and Max Birtwistle picked up a brace apiece with Harry Nuttall taking one.
Nigel Franklin (40) and Sam Greenhalgh (33) got the lion’s share of runs in the 109 reply which was reached for the loss of three wickets in the 24th over.
It was a clean sweep of victories for all Greenmount senior sides at the weekend with four wins over the three days.
The firsts defeated First Division Haslingden in the first T20 of the season on Friday night then followed up with a victory over Great Harwood on Sunday.
Meanwhile the second team defeated their Middleton counterparts at Towncroft and on Saturday the thirds enjoyed a great win at Norden.
Friday, 30th May – First team v Haslingden at home (T20 Competition). Won by 36 runs
A bumper crowd witnessed the club’s first T20 clash against Haslingden on Friday and they were rewarded with a superb win against Division One opponents.
The visitors won the toss and decided to field but found Mount professional Jacques Snyman in belligerent form smashing seven 6s and twelve 4s in his score of 97.
Also adding to the villagers’ 191 for 7 total were Ishy Patel (19), Gav Nicholl (18) and Ed Dickinson (17 not out).
Wickets fell steadily during the Haslingden reply and they fell 36 short at the end of their 20 overs.
In the wickets for Greenmount were Jacques Snyman (3 for 29); Callum Hunter (2 for 29) and one each for Noah Birtwistle, Tom Heaton and Ed Dickinson.
Sunday, 1st June – First team v Great Harwood at home. Won by 5 wickets (DLM). 10 points
Not even an early downpour could dampen the mood on Sunday when Great Harwood were put to the sword courtesy of a five-wicket victory.
The visitors elected to bat after winning the toss and made a steady start putting on 78 before Callum Hunter claimed the first of his four victims on the day.
With the innings reduced to 41 overs due to the precipitation, the elusive final wicket wasn’t to be as the visitors posted a total 184 for 9.
Apart from Callum’s four, Jacques Snyman took two wickets and there was one apiece for Travis Townsend and Amal Dalugoda.
With a revised target of 188 due to Duckworth-Lewis – Jacques Snyman (41) top scored in the Mount response and they comfortably got over the line thanks to a fine unbeaten sixth wicket partnership between Evan Dobson (37) and Cameron Mapstone (34).
Also a special mention to Andy Kerr who passed the 2,000 Lancashire League run mark during his knock of 27.
The win keeps Greenmount in second place in the table, four points behind leaders Rishton who are their opponents next Sunday.
Sunday, 1st June – Second team v Middleton II away. Won by 7 wickets. 10 points
At Middleton on Sunday, seconds skipper Oli Dixon won the toss and put the home side in to bat and it proved to be a wise decision as the Mount cruised to a seven wicket victory.
In the rain-restricted game which was reduced to 37 overs, Middleton scored 115 for 9 with Max Birtwistle picking up four wickets, Jake Riley three while Ryan Senior bagged a brace.
Mount were 58 for 3 when Matty Donnelly (28 not out) joined Toby Leach (33 not out) in the middle and this pairing saw their side home with an unbeaten fourth wicket partnership of 58.
The second team now sit handily placed in fourth position in the Lancashire League Junior Division Two table after seven games.
Saturday, 31st May – Third team v Norden III away. Won by 5 wickets. 12 points
The third eleven’s fine start to the campaign continued on Saturday when they travelled to Rochdale to take on their Norden counterparts.
Skipper Mark Crowther won the toss and elected to field and his charges bowled out the home side for 160 inside 37 overs.
The captain’s son Dexter Crowther did his dad proud with three wickets while there were two for Alex Bullen and one each for Adam Clarke, his brother Tom, Rion Dalugoda and Liam Riley.
Tom Clarke (48) top scored in Mount reply, closely followed by Wes Young (42), but it was a studied unbeaten sixth-wicket partnership from Dexter (23) and Liam Riley (20) that eased their side past what was required in the 24th over.
The thirds go seven points clear at the top of the Lancashire League Third Eleven Division Two table following their success.
Following the first team’s T20 home victory against Haslingden on Friday evening, this week they travel to Norden.
Fixtures for the coming week are: Friday, 6th June: T20 – First team away at Norden. Sunday, 8th June – First team away to Rishton. Sunday, 8th June – Second team at home to Rishton.
All games begin at 12.30pm except the T20 which is 6pm.
Food from The Boundary will be served this week on:
Wednesday & Thursday – 4.30pm to 7.30pm
Friday – 10am to 7pm
Saturday – 9.30am to 8pm
Sunday – 9.30am to 7pm
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This week’s bar opening hours from Monday, 2nd June are:
Monday: 3pm to 10pm
Tuesday: 3pm to 11pm
Wednesday: 3pm to 11pm
Thursday: 3pm to 11pm
Friday: 2pm to 11pm
Saturday: 12 noon to 11pm
Sunday: 12 noon to 10.30pm
Sport on TV this week
Tuesday, 3rd June: Cricket ODI England v West Indies
Friday, 6th June: T20: 6.30pm England v West Indies
Saturday, 7th June: 5pm Andorra v England
Sunday, 8th June: T20: 2.30pm England v West Indies
Cask ales this week
The coming week’s cask ales will be a selection of beers: Cumbrian – Esthwaite Bitter and Loweswater Gold; Bowland Bumble; Brewsmith Bitter and Moorhouses White Witch & Blonde Witch.
