Latest news

The night’s are getting lighter, the sun has shown itself and the smell of freshly cut grass signals that the cricket season is getting closer!

Here is the latest club news for the week ahead.

URSULA SKINNER

Andy would like to express his thanks to everyone who sent messages of condolence last week.

Ursula’s funeral will be held on Wednesday, 18th March at 1.30pm at Radcliffe Crematorium, followed by a gathering at the cricket club. All are welcome.

CHELTENHAM RACES – Friday, 13th March

To confirm arrangements for the day: Audrey’s Kitchen will begin the day at 10.30am serving breakfast. The bar will open at 12 noon.

MOTHER’S DAY – Sunday, 15th March

Audrey’s has a sensational Mother’s Day offering with two sittings at 2pm and 4pm. Booking is absolutely essential to avoid disappointment and places are being snapped up fast!

• Pricing: £18 for two courses; £22 for three courses (unbeatable value!)
• To book: Call Charlotte on 07921 523746
• Note: Pre-orders are very helpful to ensure you get your preferred choice

CRICKET PRE-SEASON UPDATE

The ground has had its first cut and is looking great for the time of year and weather conditions.

Senior Training: Continues every Saturday up to and including 4th April at Darwen CC Indoor Centre (2pm to 4pm) Only four sessions left to find your form!

Outdoor Senior Training: Planned to commence: Tuesday, 7th April.

Friendlies: We have two senior friendlies arranged:

• Away v Roe Green – Saturday, 11th April
• Away v Ramsbottom – Sunday, 12th April

SPONSORSHIP

All first eleven matchday sponsorship packages are SOLD OUT but second team games are still available.

We also have a few first eleven squad members available to sponsor.

For details please email us at GCC.marketing@greenmountcricketclub.com

JUNIOR TRAINING: Continues every Sunday up to and including 29th March.

Outdoor Friday night training is planned to start on 17th April (subject to weather).

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL UPDATE

For the last 28 years you would have heard from Helen Bowker at this time regarding renewals.

We would like to thank Helen for her amazing support and commitment over nearly three decades of managing our membership process.

Helen has decided to retire from this unenviable task, which has grown enormously over the years.

We are putting the finishing touches on a new renewal/joining process and expect to communicate instructions and timings next week.

SPORTS ON TV

Football

• Wednesday, 11th March (8pm): Real Madrid v Man City
• Saturday, 14th March (5.30pm): Arsenal v Everton
• Saturday, 14th March (8pm): West Ham v Man City
• Sunday, 15th March (2pm): Man Utd v Aston Villa
• Sunday, 15th March (4.30pm): Liverpool v Spurs

Six Nations Rugby (Saturday, 14th March)

• 2pm: Ireland v Scotland
• 4.30pm: Wales v Italy
• 8pm: France v England

Once again there is plenty going on and we hope you’ll find something to enjoy at the club this week.

Greenmount CC Board of Directors

Following the sad news of the death of Ursula Skinner – wife of club chairman Andy – the following funeral details have been announced.

The service will be held on Wednesday, 18th March at the East Lancashire Crematorium, Cemetery Road, Radcliffe M26 4EU, commencing at 1.30pm.

Afterwards the family invite everyone to share their special memories of Ursula at the Log Cabin, Greenmount Cricket Club.

Congratulations go to Greenmount CC Under-11s after their victory in the fifth annual Bury District Indoor tournament held at the Castle Leisure Centre.

Freddie Earing, Archie Kerr, Ted Manchester, Jack Senior, Seth Duerden and Tom Heap represented the club under the close supervision of lead junior coach Andy Kerr.

The lads were placed in a strong group alongside Elton A, Ramsbottom and Stand.

A huge well done to the team, it was a deserved victory and the first trophy in the cabinet for 2026!

Thanks to Steve for scoring and to the parents for their fantastic support.

Rob Kilvington’s Ashes journey continues to the Sydney Cricket Ground for the final test .

This time Rob met up with true Greenmount CC legend, professional and great friend Mark Taylor who was Mount paid man in 1988.

Rob is pictured wearing a special pink Greenmount CC T20 shirt, kindly donated by Ian Senior, to support Jane McGrath Day.

The Jane McGrath Foundation was founded by former Aussie legend Glenn McGrath and his late wife to support breast cancer nurses in rural and regional Australia.

Mark has signed the shirt which will be framed and auctioned, all proceeds going to Bury Hospice.

Enjoy the rest of your holiday Rob and go well Tubs!

Rob Kilvington is having a blast Down Under.

Greenmount CC’s former chairman brought England some good fortune at the MCG and also had time to meet up with former Mount professional Richard Chee Quee.

“Cheeqs”, club paid man in 1994 and 1997, is lead singer of a rock band ‘Six And Out’ featuring Aussie cricket stars Brett Lee; Shane Lee; Gavin Robertson and Brad McNamara.

After club member Tim Daverage (who had the flag made through his company Lantex and went over to watch the first test) handed the GCC England Ashes flat to Rob in the Log Cabin a couple of weeks ago, Rob – travelling with son Patrick and friend Mark Lambert and his son Sam – met up with Cheeqs at a Melbourne concert and he was delighted to sign it.

Rob is also looking to meet up with other former Greenmount professionals Mark Taylor (1988) and Matthew Hayden (1992) while he is over there.

Top: Rob Kilvington; Sam Lambert; Mark Lambert and Patrick Kilvington proudly show the Greenmount CC Ashes flag at MCG. Middle: Former Greenmount professional Richard Chee Quee is pictured with Rob and Mark with the flag. Bottom left: Poster from the concert in Melbourne and bottom right: Cheeqs signed the flag “The Cabin will always remain in my heart!”

Greenmount CC are delighted to announce the signing of Dominic Ashley from Swinton Moorside Cricket Club in the Greater Manchester League.

An opening bowler, Dom is currently playing out in Australia for Mildura Settlers CC and at this rate he will be in for Mark Wood!

The Settlers – based in Victoria – once fielded the fabulous talents of former Greenmount CC professional Jamie Siddons.

We look forward to welcoming Dom to the Log Cabin in the Spring!

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EVERYONE at Greenmount CC sends their congratulations to club professional Jacques Snyman and his Flexbrands Knights teammates who won the 2025-2026 CSA T20 Knockout competition on Monday after their 11-run victory over Eastern Cape Iinyathi (Border).

Jacques delivered a trademark match-winning performance taking 3 for 31 and making a typically belligerant 26 from 14 balls.

The encounter went to the reserve day at the Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein after rain halted play on Monday.

FULL SCOREBOARD

Pictured below are Jacques with his teammates; wife Erin and daughter Leyah and an interview with the Mount paid-man following the victory.

Greenmount first eleven kick off their 2026 Division One campaign with a trip to Burnley on Sunday, 19^th April.

The two clashes against local rivals Ramsbottom are at home (Sunday 14^th June) and down at Acre Bottom (Sunday 30^th August).

The first team have also been drawn away at East Lancashire in the first round of the Worsley Cup on Saturday 2^nd May.

The popular T20 competition begins on Friday 29^th May with a trip up the valley to Haslingden followed by a home game against Bacup on 5^th June; away at Littleborough on 12^th June; at home to Rochdale on 19^th June and the group stage concludes with a clash against Rawtenstall away on 26^th June.

All fixtures – including those for the second and third teams – can be found below…

We at Audrey’s have perfected the ultimate roast dinner ready for this weekend – slow-cooked beef brisket or honey roast gammon, roasted potatoes, mash, honey carrots (with honey from Charlotte’s mum’s bees!), peas, Yorkshire pudding and proper gravy!

Add cauliflower cheese or an extra Yorkshire if you’re feeling fancy.

And finish off with apple crumble, brownie or a full-on cheeseboard.

We will be serving from 12 noon to 6pm – and we WILL sell out so book now.

To book, contact us at audreyskitchengcc@gmail.com or ring 07921 523746.

Full menus below…