Category: Junior Cricket

Farnley Art Friends

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Join us for our final art session of the year as we continue the Christmas theme! Whether you’d like to paint festive scenes, draw wintery designs, or bring your own seasonal ideas — everyone is welcome.
No experience needed — just come along, relax, and enjoy a friendly, supportive space to get creative.
✨ This is our last meeting before Christmas, so if you’ve got a Christmas jumper… we’d LOVE to see it!
🎨 Let’s finish the year with some colour, cheer, and creativity!

☕ Food & drinks available to purchase from the New Farnley CC Café Bar & Dining.

Come along for a cosy morning of creativity, colour and good company — and let’s see where our festive imaginations take us! 🎅💫

Taylor Robinson

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I’m delighted to be joining such a great club and hope to help continue its success in the years ahead. After beginning my senior cricket career in the Huddersfield League, with enjoyable and successful spells at Skelmanthorpe and Honley, I’m now really looking forward to the new challenge that the Bradford League will bring.

10K Run

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Come and join us for our annual 10K Run around the beautiful local area on Wednesday 31st December 2025. We’ll be leaving New Farnley Cricket Club shortly after 10:00am. Afterwards, back to the club for hot sandwiches and a few more Christmas Drinks! The aim of the day is getting everybody into the New Years Eve spirit by socialising with your friends and family all in one place. We hope plenty of you can join us for what we hope will be a fun filled morning/afternoon! Please spread the word….the more the merrier. If you are joining us, everyone should meet in the Cricket Club Car Park at 10:00am prompt.

Jack Lonsdale

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Congratulations to Jack Lonsdale who topped the Second Team wicketkeeping along with Nick Rushworth of East Bierley Cricket Club at the Bradford Premier Cricket League Annual Dinner on Friday 14th November 2025 which was held at Headingley Stadium. Jack who is kindly sponsored by Morley Mavericks Ladies Rounders Team is also a fine goalkeeper for Yorkshire Ammers FC claimed 24 victims with 20 catches and 4 stumpings.

Creations by Bespoke

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Massive thank you to Katie Wright and family for running a stall on behalf of Creations by Bespoke on Saturday 22nd November 2025. And thank you to New Farnley Cricket Club for giving us the opportunity to sell our gifts not only on Saturday but for the last few months! Katie brought in £185.00 at the Christmas Market which is amazing! Finally, a big thank you to Angela Lowley and all the bar staff for their help looking after the display on the bar. It makes such a difference.

New Years Eve

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Why not come along and join us for a sophisticated and relaxing take on seeing in the New Year? With no entrance fee and children allowed, you are more than welcome to bring your own food for a fuddle with friends and family. So, whether you’re out walking or at a loose end, please do call in.

📣 Support New Farnley on YouTube!

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Double Gordon Rigg Bradford Premier Cricket League Champions, New Farnley Cricket Club, are calling on all supporters, players, families, and friends to help us reach an important milestone.

We’re working to grow our YouTube channel so we can begin earning revenue through live-streaming matches and posting regular video content. To do this, we need to reach 1,000 subscribers — and we’re currently just 241 away.

Your support has always meant the world to us, and on this occasion, we’d be especially grateful if you could:

✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel
✅ Share it with friends, teammates, and fellow cricket fans
✅ Help us unlock new opportunities to showcase the club

Every single subscriber makes a difference.
Thank you for your continued support — let’s hit 1,000 together! 💛💚

Subscribe here

North Pole Breakfast

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Our North Pole Breakfasts this year that will take place on Saturday 20th December 2025 and Sunday 21st December 2025. They will start at 09:00 and finish at 12:00. The cost is £15.00 per adult and £12.00 per child. Deposit of £5.00 per person is required. If you’d like to book, please contact Michael Gardiner via WhatsApp on: 07739 537109.

 

🎉 Noel Bullock Turns 50! 🎉

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Our very own Noel Bullock celebrates his 50th birthday on Saturday 13th December 2025 and he’d love for you all to join him at New Farnley Cricket Club for a night of music and celebration.

🎸 Live Music from Local Band – Studio Farm.
Covering Indie, Rock ’n’ Roll, Punk, New Wave and Ska, they’ll be performing from 8:00pm onwards.

Everyone is welcome—come along for a great night!

Female Cricketers

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Join Our New Farnley Cricket Club Family and Be Part of Something Special!
Are you passionate about cricket? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to give it a try? Now’s your chance! Our club is expanding and forming new female teams for both adults and juniors, and we want YOU to be part of this exciting journey.
Why Join Us?
  • A Proven Track Record: New Farnley Cricket Club has a history of success and a fantastic reputation in the cricket community.
  • Inclusive & Supportive Environment: Whether you’re a seasoned player or a complete beginner, you’ll find a welcoming team ready to help you grow.
  • Top-Class Coaching: Learn from experienced coaches who are committed to developing female cricket talent.
  • Fantastic Facilities: Enjoy access to our beautiful Barry Jackson ground, training equipment, and a vibrant clubhouse atmosphere.
  • Social & Fun: Cricket isn’t just about the game, it’s about friendships, teamwork, and unforgettable experiences.
Who Can Join?
  • Adult Women: Looking for competitive cricket or just a fun way to stay active? We have a place for you.
  • Junior Girls (Ages 8+): Start your cricket journey early and develop skills in a safe, encouraging environment.
No Experience? No Problem!
We welcome players of all abilities. Whether you’re aiming for league matches or just want to enjoy the game socially, we’ll help you find the right level. We would also love to hear from prospective female coaches (experienced or not) and anyone else who would like to support.
Get Involved Today!
  • Contact Noel Bullock at noel.bullock@newfarnleycc.co.uk or 07488 346359.
  • Visit www.newfarnleycc.co.uk for more details.
  • Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X for updates and events.
Be part of something special. Be part of the future of women’s cricket at New Farnley Cricket Club.

Presentation Night

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Friday 21st November start 6:30pm for 7:00pm in the club

Presentation & Awards

Hosted by New Farnley’s very own entertainer Kenny Irwin

Meal is wood fired pizza 🍕 with salad – (supplied by Cleancrust)

Tickets:
**£20.00 per person **

Please confirm numbers and any special dietary requirements

Putting The Ground To Bed

Posted on by Noel Bullock

Mark, Noel and Sam have been hard at work this week putting the ground to bed for the winter. All seven sight screens with their slats have been dismantled, the fencing removed, the three roll-on covers, numerous flat sheet covers, two practice nets and boundary rope are now safely stored away. The square has also been roped off ready for the colder months ahead.

 

End of Season Renovations at Lawns Lane

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End-of-season renovations are now underway at Lawns Lane, carried out by Ian Bullock using SISIS Machinery.

The work includes:

  • Fraze mowing – a turf renovation technique that shaves off the top layer of turf, removing thatch, organic matter, weed grasses, and surface unevenness. This helps create a smoother and healthier playing surface.

  • Scarifying – a vital maintenance process where rotating blades or tines cut into the turf, removing layers of thatch and moss that can otherwise suffocate grass roots.

  • Top dressing – applied to encourage strong new grass growth and further improve the quality of the playing surface.

These essential renovations will ensure the pitch remains in top condition and ready for the challenges of the next season.

Christmas Dinner Menu

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We are pleased to share our Christmas Dinner Menu for this year.

These are pre-bookable only and available every day in our usual opening hours day time hours from 2nd December 2025.

They will also be available to book on the following Wednesday evenings: 26th November, 3rd December, 10th December and 17th December. Evenings will be served at 7:30pm.

To book, please contact Michael Gardiner on: 07739 537109.

Thank You 🎅🏻🎄

Adam Ahmed

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Congratulations to Adam Ahmed who is kindly sponsored by Ash of Right Price Windows & Conservatories for being one of the standout performers in the 2025 season. He has been a force with the ball in hand. The left-arm spinner has dominated batters week after week, delivering match-winning spells.

🔥 2025 Season Stats
🎯 Overs: 302.5
💥 Wickets: 94
🏆 Best Bowling: 7/53

📊 Career (New Farnley 1st XI)
💥 Wickets: 189
🏆 Best Bowling: 7/53

Adam’s consistency, control, and wicket-taking ability make him one of the premier bowlers in league cricket – and a name to watch for higher honours. 🏏✨

New Farnley Cricket Club – A Season To Remember

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Since their formation in 1952, New Farnley Cricket Club has never experienced a season quite like this one. The 2025 campaign will go down as the most successful in the club’s history.

The First XI defended their Bradford League Premier Division title, setting a record number of points (388) and being the fourth team to go through a season unbeaten in the league. They also lifted the Heavy Woollen Cup (one of the oldest club competitions) for the fourth time in five seasons, overcoming Shepley with a 145-run victory at Hanging Heaton.

In the shorter format, New Farnley captured the Rigg Bash T20 by beating Methley by 126 runs at Morley. Their T20 journey continued in style as they progressed through the Area and Regional Finals, defeating York (by 8 runs), Barnard Castle (by 6 runs), Kendal (by 7 wickets), and Old Hill (by 8 wickets) at Burnmoor and Denby. The campaign culminated in a stunning triumph on the national stage, where they beat Wanstead & Snaresbrook by 8 wickets to become National T20 Champions at the picturesque Wormsley Estate, privately owned by the Getty family.

The young Second XI added further silverware, winning the Bradford League Second Eleven Premier Division for the first time in the Premier League era, highlighting the club’s strength in depth while several members of this team also experienced first team cricket.

Meanwhile, the Third XI continue to battle hard in the Dales Council Cricket League Division C. They carry out a vital role giving opportunity to many of our juniors to experience senior cricket and start their journeys.

Altogether, the 2025 season has showcased New Farnley’s quality, resilience, and growing legacy allowing the club to further drive our sustainability and proud history.

New Farnley Win Vitality Club T20 National Final

Posted on by Noel Bullock

New Farnley picked up their fourth trophy of their record-breaking season with victory over Wanstead & Snaresbrook CC in the Vitality Club T20 cup final at the picturesque Wormsley Estate.

They were guided to their latest triumph by a chanceless unbroken third wicket stand of 143 between Ryan McKendry and skipper Aidan Langley as an eight-wicket victory was achieved with five balls to spare.

Faced with an early start due to the rain forecast later in the day, New Farnley Langley chose to bowl first as New Farnley hoped to restrict their opponents to a manageable score.

Alex Lilley and Abhay Negi kept things tight early on, with Lilley bowling his four over allocation straight through for excellent figures of 4-0-14-1. New Farnley kept their opponents to 63-1 from the first ten overs, but Wanstead & Snaresbrook had two set batters at the crease who were looking to accellerate.

New Farnley’s fielding was strangley ragged with Adam Ahmed, McKendry and Jonny Phillips all spilling straight forward chances and there were fears among their supporters that they would prove costly.

Gurman Randhawa checked the momentum by picking up three wickets in the middle overs, including both set batters, Haaris Usman (38) and Muhammad Hameed (32) but some powerful hitting from Yuvraj Odedra (45*) from 24 balls with five fours and two sixes) helped his side reach 150-6 by the close. It looked to be a slightly below par score and so it proved.

New Farnley tried to get ahead of the rate from the off with Steve Bullen and Fletcher Coutts opening the batting. Coutts struck two fours while taking nine runs from the first over, only for Zain Shahzad to dismiss both of them in the following over while conceding just a single run.

At 10-2 it was up to captain Langley and Ryan McKendry to rebuild the innings and keep up with the required run rate. Twelve runs came from the third over before McKendry struck back against Shahzad’s second over – hitting him for a four and a six.

At the halfway point, New Farnley were 67-2 – just four runs ahead of the first innings and with similarly set batters. However, Wanstead & Snaresbrook were unable to replicate Randhawa’s magic and dislodge either batter as they kept ahead of the rate with key boundaries and excellent running between the wickets.

McKendry reached his half-century off 46 balls at the end of the 14th over, while Langley brought up his fifty from 36 balls with a single off Odedra at the end of the 17th over.

Twelve runs were required from the final two overs and Wanstead & Snaresbrook brought Shahzad back for a final roll of the dice to try and dislodge either batter. Two runs came from the first two balls to Langley, before McKendry struck him over the boundary for six to deflate the hopes of their opponents.

Two more singles and a two brought the scores level for the start of the final over, where Langley crashed the first ball away for four to secure victory for his side.

McKendry was awarded Man of the Match for his innings – capping off a career defining year for the all-rounder to go with his 1,000 league runs and four winners medals.

Wandstead & Snaresbrook Innings

New Farnley Innings

Brazil Women’s Team To Tour UK For Tri-Series In August/September 2025

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Women’s National teams Jersey, Brazil and Isle Of Man will be competing in a T20 International Tri-Series (with ICC team ranking points) From Sunday 31st August 2025 to Thursday 4th September 2025 at The Barry Jackson Ground. These will be the first ever meeting in T20Is for Brazil Women against both their opponents, which is also their maiden tour of UK.

For Brazil Women, this will be their 3rd overseas tour outside the Americas region having participated in the prestigious Kwibuka Memorial T20I tournament twice in Rwanda in 2022 and 2025. The Cricket Board has set a target to provide continuous exposure for the Women’s team and try to reach the top 30 in the ICC rankings table. Jersey Women, have themselves, been on an upward curve in the last 2-3 years now and will be looking to continue their growth in the European Region. Isle Of Man’s Women’s team will certainly be looking to take part in the pathway tournament for the next edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup and these fixtures will definitely help them gain more exposure against teams who are already part of qualification pathway events.

Sunday 31st August 2025:

Brazil vs Isle Of Man – 3:30pm

Monday 1st September 2025:

Isle Of Man vs Brazil – 10:30am

Jersey vs Isle Of Man – 3:30pm

Tuesday 2nd September 2025:

Isle Of Man vs Jersey – 10:30am

Wednesday 3rd September 2025:

Jersey vs Brazil – 10:30am

Brazil vs Jersey – 3:30pm

Thursday 4th September 2025:

Jersey vs Brazil – 10:30am

Junior Outdoor Training

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Is on tonight from 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.

Pudsey St. Lawrence vs Townville – 17/08/25

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New Farnley Cricket Club is the host venue for this Sunday’s Gordon Rigg Garden, Home & Leisure Todmorden Bradford Premier Cricket League Priestley Cup Final between Pudsey St Lawrence Cricket Club and Townville Cricket Club after Undercliffe were removed as the original choice due to their decision not to live stream the game, 12:00pm Start.

It’s £2.00 at the entrance for spectators on foot and £5.00 per car (with ample car parking for 500 vehicles).

Fully licensed inside and outside bars will quench the thirst and the BBQ will have burgers, kebabs, lamb koftas and chicken in flatbreads. Rounded off by fresh strawberries and cream if you’re pushing the boat out.

Should be a cracking final, difficult to call but plenty at stake.

Many thanks to John Fuller at Cricket Yorkshire for the detailed preview.

Firework Sponsorship

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This year our Bonfire Night celebrations will be on Saturday 1st November 2025.

We are looking for a £1,000.00 firework sponsor to help out and cover the costs.

Your company will receive:

  • 20 Free Pass Vouchers
  • 20 Free Food Vouchers
  • Social Media Advertising

Please use the form below to enquire.

    Lawns Park Primary School

    Posted on by Noel Bullock

    Kai Watson, Sam Barraclough, Ed Denton and Alex Holt had a visit from Lawns Park Primary School on Wednesday and they had a fun-filled morning teaching them the basics of cricket and then finished off with a game. Beforehand, Chairman John Baldwin gave a brief history of the club, Facilities and Communications Co-Ordinator Noel Bullock spoke about what his role entails and Bradford Premier Cricket League award-winning Groundsman from 2021 Mark Mason also had some input explaining what is required to maintain the picturesque outfield. Here are some pictures (we have photo consent for all). Hannah Robertson (Year 5 Teacher) said:” Thank you again for such a lovely morning. The children had nothing but great things to say and many want to join a cricket team now because of the sessions. Thanks again”.

     

     

     

    Buttershaw St. Paul’s U18’s vs New Farnley U18’s – 02/07/25

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    Ed and the U18’s travelled to Buttershaw St Paul’s CC. On winning the toss, Buttershaw chose to bat making a good 159 from their 20 overs with wickets for Jack Lonny 2/10, Lewis 2/27 and Sam 1/26. In reply Alexander and Jack shared an opening partnership of 54 with Alexander retiring on 40 and Jack falling one run short of retiring on 39 caught on the boundary. Further major contributions from Neel 23* and Quin 28* in an unbeaten partnership of 41 to see the team home in the final over. Special mention to Max (Pictured with Jack) who due to missing players stepped up from the U11’s to play his first U18 game and didn’t look out of place at all.

    Bowling Old Lane vs New Farnley – 30/06/25

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    Jack took his Under 15s under the captaincy of Lily to Bowling Old Lane. Batting first NFCC made 109 with both Neel and Aran retiring along with good contributions from Lily (20) and Jack (16). Bowling old Lane were bowled out for 97 with Neel (4 wickets) capping a fine individual performance well supported by Joe, Sam, Aran, Jack and Lily with the ball and a first catch as wicket keeper for Eddy. Special mention to Lily for her excellent captaincy working alongside coach Jack rotating the bowlers well and making sure the field was as she wanted as the game drew to a tense finish to see her team over the line.