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Thanks to everybody who supported the club over the glorious Bank Holiday weekend – amazing weather and plenty of great cricket on show!

CRICKET

The first eleven have progressed to the next round of the Worsley Cup with a routine win over Second Division high-flyers Rishton. The Mount chased down a modest target of 141, with Jacques Snyman (56), Max Birtwistle (38) and an unbeaten 34 from Andy Kerr seeing us over the line.

The second team crashed out of the Junior Cup with what ended up as a narrow eight-run defeat at Crompton, despite Dexter Crowther’s dogged 34. Earlier, skipper Oli Dixon bagged 4 for 27.

On Sunday the first team recorded a sensational seven-wicket win over current champions Lowerhouse at the Brooks Foundation Ground.

The performance of the match – and the weekend – came from Ishy Patel with a career-best, match-winning spell of 6 for 21 from nine overs.

Jacques Snyman hit 74 from 64 balls and Andy Kerr scored a watchful 28 to record the win in the 22nd over, a result few would have seen coming!

The seconds lost the reverse fixture at home by 97 runs. Not a lot to say about that one!

PERFORMANCE OF THE WEEK: ISHY PATEL (SPONSORED BY THE TOOTH ARTIST)

THIS WEEK’S FIXTURES

• Thursday, 28th May: Greenmount Girls v Krimzz Girls U-12
• Friday, 29th May: T20 season starts with an away trip to Haslingden
• Saturday, 30th May: 3rd team v Littleborough at home
• Sunday, 31st May: 1st team at home to Walsden. Walsden are the current league leaders
• Sunday, 31st May: 2nd team away at Nelson

AUDREY’S KITCHEN

Back in action this weekend after a short break, Audrey’s Kitchen will be opening as usual on Friday evening and over the weekend.

Thanks to Sam and the team from Fratelli Pizza. We know that demand was ridiculously high – especially on Friday. Thanks for sticking with the team over the weekend – the number of pizzas sold suggests they went down a treat!

BEHAVIOUR

Stuff like this isn’t always nice or easy to talk about, but we do need to make a couple of things very clear regarding our Club Code of Conduct.

Firstly, while we welcome dogs to the club, the MUST be kept on a lead. Please do not use the ground as a dog exercise area or toilet. We had to stop the first team match on Saturday to remove dog mess from the field. We are sure everyone can agree this is totally unacceptable.

Secondly, small kids MUST be supervised at all times on the premises. Climbing on furniture and running around the Members’ Bar is unacceptable. Equally we repeat our polite request to stay off the square (the playing area where pitches are prepared).

Unfortunately we are seeing increased disrespect from some people attending the club – especially on weekends – to the extend that it’s necessary to spell this out.

Thanks to the majority of folks who observe our common-sense code, but please be aware that people who continue to abuse our facility will be asked to leave.

SPORT ON TV

Following the end of the Premier League season we have the World Cup to keep us all entertained this summer. Details of screening arrangements and opening times during the tournament will be released soon.

SPONSORSHIP

If anyone wishes to sponsor the club in any capacity, please contact our chairman Andy Skinner. Opportunities exist for match ball sponsorship and pitch-side advertising plus the LSH Auto Mercedes-Benz Lounge is still available for second team fixtures.

JOIN US

The club is continuing to grow from strength to strength in our first season back in the Premier League and our inaugural season with a girls’ section.

But with increased demand on the club comes the need for more volunteers to help keep our operation running smoothly.

We rely on an incredibly small and loyal number of volunteers to support the club, but we need more hands on deck.

If you feel you can made a difference for your local club – no matter how small – Andy Skinner would love to hear from you.

Let’s hope the weather and recent great results carry on this week!

Greenmount CC Board of Directors

It was a weekend to remember for Greenmount’s first eleven as they cruised into the Worsley Cup quarter-finals then saw off current Lancashire League Division One champions Lowerhouse on their own ground.

On Saturday Division Two leaders Rishton were the visitors to the Log Cabin and on winning the toss elected to bat.

Their total of 141 all out in the 38th over proved to be insufficient with three wickets apiece for professional Jacques Snyman and Callum Hunter, two for skipper Travis Townsend and one for Noah Birtwistle.

As for the Greenmount response, after the shock of losing Tom Heaton with only two on the board it was relatively plain sailing as Snyman hit 56 and Max Birtwistle (38) while an unbeaten 34 from Andy Kerr saw the Mount home for the loss of three wickets in the 29th over.

GREENMOUNT v RISHTON SCOREBOARD

On Sunday Ishy Patel was in devastating form when he put in a career-best 6 for 21 from nine overs at Lowerhouse.

The Burnley side had no answer to the Mount paceman and were skittled for 118 all out. Jacques Snyman took 2 for 26 while there was a wicket apiece for Callum Hunter and Noah Birtwistle.

Snyman then hit 74 in the run chase with Andy Kerr chipping in with 28 as the Mount eased to a seven-wicket win in the 22nd over for a welcome 12 point haul.

LOWERHOUSE v GREENMOUNT SCOREBOARD

It was a different story for the second eleven who departed the Junior Cup at Crompton then lost to Lowerhouse’s seconds on Sunday.

At Glebe Street on Saturday – after winning the toss – Crompton were all out for 134 with skipper Oli Dixon taking 4 for 27 from his ten overs and Harry Nuttall picking up three wickets.

But the Mount reply never seriously looked like reaching that total, although worthy of note was a stubborn last wicket partnership of 34 between Dexter Crowther (34) and Freddie Collier (10 not out).

CROMPTON II v GREENMOUNT II SCOREBOARD

A day later at the Log Cabin, Lowerhouse’s first innings total of 208 for 8 proved a bridge too far.

Only Kieran Edwards (26) and Ryan Senior (16) reached double figures as the Mount slid to a 97 run defeat finishing on 111 all out.

GREENMOUNT II v LOWERHOUSE II SCOREBOARD

The thirds were in action on Bank Holiday Monday but went down to a three wicket defeat at Great Harwood.

Good knocks from Harry Nuttall (41), Tom Clarke (40) and Dexter Crowther (24) were the mainstay of the Mount’s 160 for 8 total from their 40 overs.

Nevertheless, the home side emerged victorious for the loss of seven wickets thanks mainly to two half centuries from William Armer and Max Cocken.

GREAT HARWOOD IV v GREENMOUNT III SCOREBOARD

All three Greenmount teams were in action at the weekend but only the second eleven experienced the sweet taste of victory.

The first team travelled to Littleborough on Sunday and went down to a disappointing seven wicket defeat thanks to a superb all-round performance from the home side’s South African professional Bryce Parsons.

The Hare Hill side won the toss and elected to field and the Mount made a steady start reaching 41 before Tom Heaton (14) was dismissed.

Unfortunately, he was soon followed by professional Jacques Snyman (33) and Andy Kerr (3) before the total reached the mid-60s.

Skipper Travis Townsend (43) and Gavin Nicholl (22) put on a partnership of 54 for the fourth wicket with further contributions from Ishy Patel (23), Callum Hunter (15 not out) and Cameron Mapstone (14).

The Mount finished on 186 all out with Parsons taking 5 for 38 from 14.5 overs.

At 37 for 3 the visitors may have harboured thoughts of a second victory in two weeks but Parsons put paid to that with a splendid unbeaten innings of 106.

He and skipper Ryan Miskella (39) put on an unbeaten partnership of 153 to comfortably see their side home and leave the Mount bereft of any points for their efforts.

FIRST TEAM SCOREBOARD

The second team fared somewhat better when they entertained Littleborough’s second string at the Log Cabin, running out one-wicket victors in a close run clash.

The visitors won the toss and opted to bat putting on 174 for 5 from their 45 overs.

Their leading run-getter was Izzak Schofield who finished unbeaten on 70.

Skipper Oli Dixon and Jake Riley took two wickets each with Harry Nuttall claiming the other.

Openers Ryan Senior (32) and Nigel Franklin (25) got the Greenmount response off to a good start  running up 62 for the first wicket.

But, once again, it was Kieran Edwards (49) that earned the batting plaudits and his innings along with that of Matty Donnelly (23) looked likely to see the seconds home in a canter.

However, it didn’t work out like that as three wickets in five balls left the Mount teetering on 172 for 9, needing three for victory.

Thankfully, Dixon and Liam Riley saw their side over the line as Littleborough obliged with two wides and a leg bye!

SECOND TEAM SCOREBOARD

On Saturday the third team were involved in a reduced-over match against Haslingden thirds at the Log Cabin.

Jake Riley top-scored with an unbeaten 39 as Mark Crowther’s lads scored 107 for 6 from their allotted overs.

It was a total that Haslingden overcame in the 25^th over as they finished on 110 for 6.

Jake Riley added to his exploits with the bat with figures of 3 for 31 from six overs while James Herbert chipped in with two wickets and Dexter Crowther one.

THIRD TEAM SCOREBOARD

This weekend the first team host Haslingden on Saturday with the second eleven travelling to Bentgate to play Hazzy’s seconds. There are no games on Sunday due to league clubs involvement in the Lancashire Knockout.

Happy birthday Jacques Snyman! As South Africa’s Jacques prepares for our Premiership encounter at Littleborough we caught up with him for the first of our new series of chats with the Greenmount squad.

Jacques is now in his fourth season at the Mount and is closing in on 100 club appearances. He’s hit 4500 runs, taken nearly 200 wickets and made many friends.

Behind the explosive player there’s a humble, loving, family man but here’s a few more things you may not have known.

Representative Honours: ITEC Knights,; Men’s Proteas, Pretoria Capitals, MI Cape Town, SA Hong Kong Sixes, SA Legends, Lashings.

Most difficult opponents: International: Pakistan; Club: Ramsbottom

Greenmount career highlights: 269 unbeaten against Accrington; winning the T20 Trophy; all three senior teams promotion

Favourite place visited: Anglesey

Favourite food: Dominoes pizza and cookies

Favourite drink: Long Island Iced Tea special at Brambles

Teammate with worst dress sense: Travis Townsend

Funniest thing you’ve seen on a pitch: Square leg umpire being hit in his private parts (don’t let the ball hit your pads Jacques!)

Happy birthday Jacques.

Jacques Snyman is sponsored by The Bramble cocktail bar and lounge, Bolton Street, Ramsbottom.

A busy five-match Bank Holiday weekend saw the Mount first and second teams progress in both JWL Lancashire League knockout competitions then followed up with encouraging league victories.

On Saturday the first team travelled to East Lancashire in the first round of the Worsley Cup and ran out winners by 131 runs.

Skipper Travis Townsend won the toss and his decision to bat proved decisive as the villagers ran up a score of 344 for 7 from their 50 overs.

Townsend himself top scored with a fine unbeaten 97 while there were good knocks from Max Birtwistle (67), Tom Heaton (64), Dom Ashley (30) and Callum Hunter (27).

That total was always going to be too much for the Blackburn side who were bowled out for 213 in the final over.

Rion Dalugoda led the way with the ball with a fine spell taking 3 for 19 from 8.1 overs while there was three wickets for Tom Heaton, two for professional Jacques Snyman and one for Max Birtwistle.

The firsts have been drawn at home to Division Two leaders Rishton in the second round on Saturday, 23^rd May.

FIRST TEAM SCOREBOARD

Meanwhile, the second team entertained East Lancashire’s seconds at the Log Cabin and qualified for the second round of the Junior Knockout Cup following a 47-run victory.

Mount won the toss and captain Oli Dixon chose to bat and was indebted to opener Nigel Franklin who batted through the innings for 72 not out.

Franklin was supported by Paul Manley (23), son Mitch Franklin (19) and Matty Donnelly (18) as the Greenmount  total  reached 168 all out in 34 overs.

The visitors reply looked to be on course when their third wicket fell with the score on 101 but seven wickets fell for 20 runs as the Mount turned the game on its head.

Matthew Gilmore took the bowling plaudits with 5 for 15 in 5.3 overs  with two apiece for Dexter Crowther and Oli Dixon and one for Ed Cunnington.

The seconds have been rewarded with a trip to Crompton in the second round on Saturday, 23^rd May.

SECOND TEAM SCOREBOARD

It was back to league action on Sunday and the first team enjoyed an encouraging close-run victory at Darwen.

Mount were put in to bat and scored 264 for 5 from their 50 overs with a superb 90 from Jacques Snyman (seven fours and six sixes) and another fine innings of 78 not out from Travis Townsend who, along with Cameron Mapstone (25 not out) enjoyed an unbeaten partnership of 94.

After losing an early wicket, Darwen made a good fist of the reply mainly thanks to professional  Sangeeth Cooray (79) and Scott Friend (44) who put on a stand of 101.

An unbeaten 60 from skipper Reece Davies kept them in the hunt and with two wickets remaining the game went into the final over.

However, needing a six from the final ball of the innings they fell five runs short.

FIRST TEAM SCOREBOARD

The second team crowned a second home game of the weekend with a 95 run victory over Darwen seconds.

Electing to bat first, the highlight of their 251 for 9 innings was a superb 101 from 62 balls from Kieran Edwards who hit six fours and seven sixes.

Noah Birtwistle (36), Rion Dalugoda (26) and Ryan Senior (21) also had useful knocks.

The Darwen innings never seriously looked like overhauling that score and they slumped to 156 all out in the 32^nd over.

Noah Birtwistle took four wickets, Rion Dalugoda three, with two for Harry Nuttall and one from Danny Hornby.

SECOND TEAM SCOREBOARD

On Bank Holiday Monday the third team travelled to Burnley and went down to a 25-run defeat.

Burnley chose to bat and were dismissed for 93 thanks to a great spell of bowling from Noah Birtwistle who took 6 for 12 from 6.5 overs.  Brother Max took 2 for 5 with one wicket apiece for Luca Addleton and Iain Malone.

Any hopes of making it a clean sweep of five victories from five for the weekend were soon dashed as Greenmount’s reply was soon in trouble at 5 for 4.

And despite a stubborn 23 from Iain Malone, the Mount were dismissed for 68 in the 24^th over.

THIRD TEAM SCOREBOARD

All three Greenmount senior teams were in action at the weekend and all three suffered narrow defeats – none more disappointing than the first eleven who entertained Todmorden at home.

The Mount dragged defeat from the jaws of victory as – chasing the visitors’ 207 for 8 – they slumped from a promising 168 for 2 to fall three runs short of a win in only the 41st over.

Restricting Todmorden – who finished runners-up in the table last summer – to 207 was no mean feat as Callum Hunter (3 for 58); professional Jacques Snyman (2 for 52) and Amal Dalugoda (2 for 52) took the lion’s share of the wickets with Ishy Patel (1 for 26) getting the remaining one.

All seemed fine in the reply when Snyman again showed his class with a fine knock of 94 while Tom Heaton (45) and Gavin Nichol (28) helped the score along comfortably.

However, with the dismissal of Snyman with the score on 168. the next 37 runs saw eight wickets fall which proved the Mount’s undoing.

On a truly frustrating afternoon, the scant consolation from the defeat is the five bonus points picked up for getting so close in the run chase.

FIRST TEAM SCOREBOARD

Meanwhile, at Centre Vale, the second team were taking on Todmorden’s twos and went down to a 43 run defeat.

Todmorden won the toss, elected to bat and scored 162 for 6 from their 45 overs.

Ewan Malone took two wickets and there was one apiece for Rion Dalugoda; Harry Nuttall and skipper Oli Dixon.

That total never seemed likely to be overhauled despite decent knocks from Jack Hallows (29); Rion Dalugoda (28) and Harry Nuttall (24), with the final wicket falling on 149.

SECOND TEAM SCOREBOARD

The third team kicked-off their 2026 campaign with a home game against a strong Enfield team on Saturday afternoon.

After winning the toss, Enfield chose to bat and put on 147 for 7 from their 40 overs.

Greenmount’s wickets were shared between Dexter Crowther (4 for 37) and Edward Cunnington (3 for 20).

Unluckily, the thirds fell nine runs short of what was required despite some useful knocks throughout the Mount innings with seven players in double figures and Freddie Collier unbeaten on nine when the final wicket – that of the evergreen Wes Young – fell.

THIRD TEAM SCOREBOARD

Two defeats on the first weekend of the 2026 campaign was not the outcome both Greenmount’s first and second elevens were hoping for, but facing strong opponents in their respective higher divisions, there is still room for encouragement over the summer.

The firsts travelled to Burnley on Sunday and, on a wicket that offered nothing for batsmen but plenty for spinners, bowled the home side out for 120 in the 47^th over.

Tormentor-in-chief for the Mount was returning professional Jacques Snyman who finished with fabulous figures of 6 for 32 from 15 overs. Callum Hunter also helped himself to three wickets.

In reply the villagers were soon in trouble on 6 for 3 with Tom Heaton, Snyman and Gavin Nichol back in the shed.

Skipper Travis Townsend followed with the score on 13 before there was something of a recovery as Max Birtwistle (14) and Cameron Mapstone (20) put on 35 before the latter fell with the score on 48.

Despite a stubborn unbeaten 18 from Ishy Patel the Greenmount total fell short at 91 all out in the 43^rd over to go down by 29 runs.

In retrospect, Mount were left to rue 19 extras and a couple of dropped catches that could have swung the game their way but it was encouraging to pick up five bonus points (3 batting, 2 bowling)  from the defeat, and those small margins could be crucial as the side look to establish themselves throughout the summer.

FIRST TEAM SCOREBOARD

Meanwhile, it was a tough afternoon for a young second string side that took on a strong Burnley seconds at the Log Cabin.

Burnley won the toss and elected to bat. It proved to be the correct decision as – in marked contrast to the track at Turf Moor – the Mount wicket was highly conducive to run-scoring.

The visitors racked up 261 for 4 from their 45 overs with the experienced Mathew Roberts hitting 100 from 118 balls with Aarav Neherkar and Ali Syed each scoring 44.

The Greenmount reply relied on the senior statesmen in the team with Matty Donnelly hitting 34; Kieran Edwards 25 and Nigel Franklin 18.

Skipper Oli Dixon’s was the final wicket to fall at 119 as Burnley claimed a 142 run triumph.

SECOND TEAM SCOREBOARD

The Knights signed off a superb 2025/26 domestic season in style last Sunday, clinching the CSA Division 2 One-Day Cup to complete a memorable treble.

Mount’s South African professional Jacques Snyman scored the third most runs in the competition with 379 at an average of 47.37.

It may still feel like winter, but it’s only a month until we have the pleasure of seeing him plying his trade back at Greenmount.

Massive congrats to Jacques on a fantastic season.

Jacques is pictured with his treble trophies with wife Erin and daughter Leyah.

We are pleased to announce a new online approach to our club membership renewal process. This change offers multiple benefits for both the club and its members.

We would once again like to thank Helen Bowker for 28 years of amazing volunteer service as our membership secretary.

We also recognise that for some, moving online may seem a bit daunting; however, please be assured that the system is straightforward and easy to use.

The purpose of this post is to give you a “heads up” on what to expect. We will be sending our individual emails over the next few days to enable you to renew your membership.

Step-by-step guide

The process is very simple but if you need a bit of direction, here is how it works:

• 1 Look for the email: You will receive a communication with Greenmount Cricket Club in bold black type. The call to action will be: Create Password.
• 2 Verify: You will be asked to verify your email address. Once verified, you will reach the “My Account” screen. The second line down will be “My membership renewal”.
• 3 Choose Your Category: There will be three choices: Adult Cricket Player; Social Member or Senior Social Member.
• 4 Payment: Choose your category and follow the standard payment process as you would with any other online transaction.
• 5 Handy Tip: Make sure you read and tick the Code of Conduct section, otherwise you will not be able to proceed.
• 6 Confirmation: You will receive an “Order Summary” screen to confirm, followed by an email containing your order confirmation number
• 7 Activation: Our till system back office will recognize the transaction within 3-5 minutes and ensure your membership is valid until March 31st, 2027.

Points To Note

• Payment Methods: Please DO NOT attempt to pay by bank transfer or cheque as in previous years.
• In-person Assistance: If you require help with the process Vicky will be at the club to assist with sign-ups from 6pm to 8pm on the following dates:

• Monday, 23rd March
• Monday, 30th March
• Monday, 13th April
• Cash payments: If you prefer to pay by cash at the club, you may only do so on the three dates listed above

The Value of Membership

• Cricket players: We do not have any “extra” charges for cricket teas or match fees, which can cost up to £10 per game elsewhere.
• Social Members: While general costs are rising, you will continue to benefit from highly-competitive pricing at our bar. The typical price advantage over non-members is at least £1 per alcoholic drink, which quickly adds up.
• Club Growth: Membership fees allow us to continue growing and providing the best possible facilities to sustain Greenmount CC for the long term.

Important Deadlines and Information

• Lapsed memberships: Current memberships will automatically lapse on 1st April, 2026. If you haven’t renewed by then you will be charged full price at the bar.
• Cricket Deadlines: Playing memberships must be paid in full before the league season commences on April 19th. However, as noted above, higher bar prices will apply starting on 1st April if unpaid.
• Membership Cards: You won’t need a new card. Please keep your current one.
• Incorrect email details: After operating a paper-based system for so long, it is inevitable that some records may be inaccurate. You can help us update our records by emailing: gcc.marketing@greenmountcricketclub.com or speaking with Vicky during our assisted sign-on evenings.

Junior and New Memberships

• Juniors: Junior memberships will be handled separately via the Spond mobile app. We will hold our first outdoor junior training on Friday, 17th April, where we plan to process new sign-ups and renewals.
• New members: New memberships will be processed via an application form available at the club. Once approved an account will be assigned to enable member bar prices.

And Finally…

Any new process will inevitably have teething issues and will likely not be perfect the first time around. Please be patient with us; we can sort anything out as long as we have the right information.

Thank-you for your continued support of Greenmount Cricket Club.

Best wishes,

Greenmount CC Board of Directors

At the time of writing it’s chucking it down sideways, but don’t worry, it’s Spring and there’s promise of some sunshine and warmth in the week ahead!

Here’s a quick run-through of what’s going on at the club.

URSULA SKINNER: FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Wednesday, 18^th March

We can confirm that Ursula’s funeral will take place this Wednesday afternoon, 18^th March at 1.30pm at East Lancashire Crematorium (Radcliffe M26 4EU).

Afterwards, the family invites everyone back to the club to share their special memories of Ursula.

CRICKET

Congratulations to our Under-9 Girls – who won their second consecutive indoor match last week! It looks like all that hard training is really paying off.

Indoor training continues throughout the month for all teams and age groups, as previously communicated.

LIVE AT THE LOG CABIN

The Rubber Souls – Friday, 17^th April: 8pm start.

Tickets: £15

If you are a fan of The Beatles, you can’t miss this! Fresh from playing The Cavern Club and a sold-out show at the Epstein Theatre, you can expect a full celebration of the Fab Four’s extensive range.

They’ll be covering everything from the swinging sixties hits of Help! and Revolver through to Sgt Pepper and Abbey Road.

Tickets are selling fast! They can be purchased at Audrey’s counter, from the bar or ordered online for collection via GCC.marketing@Greenmountcricketclub.com

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL UPDATE

The renewal process will be communicated separately very soon. Senior membership rates are held at:

• Adult Cricket Player: £100
• Social Member: £35
• Over 60 Social Member: £25

Junior member rates remain the same as last year; payment details will be communicated via the Spond app.

SPORTS ON TV

Now that the most exciting Six Nations rugby ever has finished, we are back to the football.

Saturday, 21^st March

• Brighton v Liverpool – 12.30pm
• Everton v Chelsea – 5.30pm
• Leeds v Brentford – 8pm

Sunday, 22^nd March

• Newcastle v Sunderland – 12 noon
• League Cup final: Arsenal v Man City – 4.30pm

Hope to see lots of you at the club over the coming weeks.

Greenmount CC Board of Directors