Author: Noel Bullock

Clean Sweep For Our Juniors

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The toss was won by New Farnley U11’s skipper George Smith who put Gomersal into bat. With some tight bowling from Esa Shah (3 overs 2/5) along with many others, Gomersal finished 3 down with a net score of 268. The pick of the batters was Woodhead with 10 from 10 balls (2 fours). New Farnley’s batting innings got off to a flyer when Esa Shah hit 23 runs off 12 balls (5 fours and 1 six). Supported by Hasan Khan, Oli Lee and others, a fantastic penultimate over from Hodson resulted in 3 wickets and a close final over chase to come. However, Maxwell Swallow and Edward Long kept their nerve and batted out the final over, keeping their net score at 276. There was some incredible diving stops and solid wicket keeping too as New Farnley get the first game out of the way with a win matching our U13’s and U18’s.

Junior Round Up – 30/04/25

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U13’s

Gomersal won the toss and put New Farnley in to bat first. New Farnley got off to a flyer when openers Tom Shuttleworth and Benji Thornhill quickly retired, Tom scoring 25 in 18 balls and Ben scoring 25 in 21 balls. This success spread through the team like wildfire as Lily Lonsdale, Artie Hoult, Musa Shah and Caleb Emmett all scored quick-fire runs. The pick of the bowlers was Neel Sharma who only went for 9 off 2 overs and New Farnley finished on the huge total of 196 without loss. The great start for New Farnley continued throughout the second half of the match. With wickets being taken quickly by Musa Shah (2-2), Max Swallow (1-7) and 4 others taking 1 wicket each, the only resistance in the Gomersal batting was S Shah (21 from 28 balls). The young Gomersal lineup finished on 61 All Out.

U18’s

Buttershaw St. Paul’s  won the toss and chose to bat making 138-4. Wickets for Jack Little (2) Keane Barker and Kaashif Yaqoob. In reply, New Farnley opened with Jack Lonsdale and Alexander Holt. They put on 50 with Alexander making 28 , Jack went on to retire on 43 not out along with Dan Marshall also retiring on 42 not out off just 14 balls. A cameo of 21 not out from George Lonsdale including 2 sixes saw the team home with 7 overs still to bat.

New Farnley Foxes Rounders Tournament – 27/04/25

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The New Farnley Foxes Rounders Tournament went amazingly today. 10 teams turned up to play and brought some spectators with them along with the sun. Foxes A Team ended up getting to the Semi-Finals and the Foxes B team played really well together and got stronger each game they played. Aireborough Belters took 1st place and Sharks 2 finished runners up. Everyone had an amazing day and we are looking forward to the 2026 Tournament.

Ready Negi Go

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Our overseas Abhay Negi and his wife Mounika landed safely on Wednesday evening at Manchester Airport. Special thanks to Chairman John Baldwin and his wife Sue for collecting them both and he’s raring to go ahead of the Gordon Rigg Garden, Home & Leisure Todmorden Bradford Premier Cricket League Season which starts tomorrow with Pudsey St Lawrence Cricket Club first up, 12:00pm Start #AFAW

Chef To The Rescue

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A huge shout out to our resident chef Michael Gardiner who heroically on Tuesday tea time saved the life of a man, seconds before the car he was in exploded into flames on Farnley Ring Road. Michael was driving on the Ring Road at around 5:45pm when he saw the car smoking, he wound down his window to ask the driver if he needed any help whilst everyone else drove past. He noticed that the passenger was a disabled man, he duly pulled up his car and with the help of another heroic man on the scene dragged him from his car into safety of the adjacent bus lay bye, seconds later the car exploded. The bravery saved the mans life.

Katie Hunt’s Fancy Dress 40th Birthday Party – 19/04/25

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Great feedback from Katie Hunt:

Wow what a night.

I had my 40th in here last night.

Was absolutely amazing.

Your staff are really outstanding can’t do enough for you.

Wouldn’t have a party anywhere else now.

Thank you so so much for everything.

Our versatile, spacious and well-appointed clubhouse is available to book for a variety of purposes from birthday parties and christenings to business meetings and fundraising events. If you’re interested, contact John Baldwin, Rachel Dalby Was Welbourne or the Clubhouse (see details below).

Joy Smithard Physio Led Pilates

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Many thanks to Joy Smithard of Joy Smithard Physio Led Pilates who has kindly agreed to sponsor tomorrow’s Match Ball against Leeds Gladiators in the Dales Council Cricket League, Gildersome Sports Club, 1:00pm Start. Pilates is a refreshing mind and body workout which improves muscle strength, core strength, balance and promotes relaxation. Joy Smithard Phyiso led Pilates and Neurological Physiotherapy: Email joystorr@hotmail.com and Contact Number 07972 877685.

 

 

Juniors Impress – 12/04/25

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Lukas Ruane, Dom Edwards and Kai Watson all scored unbeaten half-centuries before retiring not out which helped us to a 3 wicket win over Gildersome & Farnley Hill. Junior Coach Jack Lonsdale was well-impressed with two of our aspiring juniors. “I just want to say a huge well done to Lily Lonsdale and Benji Thornhill for claiming their first senior wickets and how they applied themselves with the bat, they both should be very proud of themselves”.

Junior Outdoor Training

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Starts on Friday 11th April 2025, 6:00pm until 7:30pm! It has been decided that to cover the cost of our new equipment and coaches hours, there will be a small fee of £2.00 to pay per attendee each week at training. There will be an assigned parent coming round with a list to check who has attended and to take the £2.00 (if you forget the £2.00, you can bring it to the next training and keep it rolling over). It’s set to be a warm one so while the kids tire themselves out, the adults can sit back and relax with a drink or two.

£1,000.00 Donation Received From Nisa Local Cross Lane

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Nisa Cross Lane Lane donated £1,000 to New Farnley Cricket Club on 13th December 2024 through the MADL charity, part of Nisa Retail Limited. The funds reduced junior winter training fees to £24 per cricketer, easing financial pressure on parents. Head Coach Kai Watson thanked Prashant Pandya for the nomination, calling the support a “dream come true” for the club’s young athletes.

Wortley FC Juniors U12’s 1-0 Pudsey Juniors U12’s – 16/03/25

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Massive congratulations to Wortley FC Juniors U12’s who won the Leeds & District FA Cup by beating Pudsey Juniors 1-0 on Sunday 16th March 2025 at Whitkirk Wanderers AFC. It was great to see all the players, parents and supporters come back to New Farnley Cricket Club and enjoy the celebrations. Many thanks to Kealey Kubas who worked wonders behind the bar during really busy times assisted by Lucy Bedford which was duly appreciated.

 

Armley CCFC 3-1 Real Riverside FC – 01/03/25

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Yesterday we played host to Kris Broughton‘s Armley Ccfc who defeated Real Riverside FC 3-1 in the National Cup. Congratulations to both teams/supporters who all stopped behind after the game for a drink and had a bite to eat which was really appreciated. Many thanks to Russell Crowther of Sportsbulk Suppliers for sponsoring the game and your continued support is really appreciated within saving grassroots football.

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Junior Kit Sponsorship 2025 Season

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We are on the lookout for any local business or company who would like to be the official sponsor that will go towards 12 shirts and caps per team and covers kit for the respective coaches also.

U11’s – £450.00

U13’s – £450.00

U15’s – £450.00

U18’s – £450.00

For More Information Contact Noel Bullock: noel.bullock@sky.com or 07488 346359.

Newsletter

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Not everyone uses social media so we are in the process of creating a newsletter which will be sent out on a regular basis, whether that’s weekly, bi-weekly or monthly keeping you all informed what’s going on. Our effective newsletter will be informative, engaging and personalised, encouraging readers to stay connected and involved with the club. Being able to email newsletters direct to people who are interested in our club has many advantages, not least that unlike a social media account, the information held on our club’s email list is purely owned by us. Here is where you will find the club’s friends, everyone from members to members of the wider community. Past members will also be encouraged to sign up too, as well as people who visit our cafe and gym on a regular basis. This is a broad group of people, so whatever is put in our newsletter will be appropriate. ‘Newsletters’ is an extensive marketing and communications topic. Consistency is key to building a loyal readership. Scroll down and click the sign up button at the bottom please.

Venue Hire

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Our versatile, spacious and well-appointed clubhouse is available to book for a variety of purposes from birthday parties and christenings to business meetings and fundraising events. But dates get booked up fast, so, don’t delay. If you’re interested, contact John Baldwin, Rachel Dalby or the Clubhouse (see details below). Alternatively, email contact@newfarnleycc.co.uk and one of use will promptly reply.

 

Doreen Jackson RIP

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It is with deep sadness to learn of the death of one of our longest associates of the club, Doreen Jackson. Doreen was the wife of our former Club President, Chairman and Captain, Barry Jackson who sadly left us in 1999. She was deeply connected to the club being the Mum of Jane and Mark Jackson, Mother-in-Law of David Watson and Grandma to Joe Suggitt and Tom Suggitt along with all the wider Watson family who are all frequent visitors and supporters of our great club. Our current President Stephen Dalby has personally known Doreen for forty plus years. He added ” Doreen was a bundle of fun, energy and joy to be around who always had a smile on her face, never shy of a conversation to be had and even in her eighties, she would be on the dance floor leading the Conga or kicking her legs up to the Can Can”. Back in the day we used to have the Committee Meetings at the Jackson household in their bungalow on Blue Hill Lane where you were greeted by a beautiful garden of stately home standard which was all the work of Doreen and her passion for gardening. There was always plenty of refreshments on hand and the meetings became more of a social occasion rather than that of a formal meeting. We will communicate funeral arrangements once they are known and with Doreen now being reunited with Barry, I am sure they will be serving up great fish and chips for all the angels. Rest In Peace Doreen. 🙏

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday – 19/01/25

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Leeds United turn their attention back to the league next Sunday and we’re showing the Championship game against local rivals Sheffield Wednesday, 12:00pm Kick-Off. We will be serving Carling and Coors at £3.00 a pint and 2 bottles of Budweiser or Corona for £5.00 (only for the duration of the game). N.B. The club will be open from 11:00am onwards!!!