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Training details confirmed. - 07/05/2008

Training sessions for all ages are now underway at LCC. (more)

Match report from Lightcliffe U13s v Cleckheaton U13s. - 07/05/2008

Finally, after a week of rain, Lightcliffe Juniors played a match! (more)

Firsts out of cup and 2nds bow out at shield first hurdle. - 06/05/2008

Decimated by first team call ups and unavailability Lightcliffe 2nds crashed out of the Priestley Shield at the first hurdle. (more)

Silver Fox and Tom Powe help bowl 2nds to victory. - 06/05/2008

Lightcliffe’s second string got back to the winning ways of last season with a comfortable victory at Bowling Old Lane. (more)

Another Six wickets for Nichols as first team beat Undercliffe - 06/05/2008

A match winning spell of bowling from skipper Richard Nichols was the highlight of the first team’s win over big spending Undercliffe. (more)

Powe ponders then calls off - 30/04/2008

Third team skipper James Powe was an early arrival at the Wakefield Road Ground on Sunday to assess the scene. (more)

Seconds Stumble - 30/04/2008

Lightcliffe 2nd X1, runners up in last year’s first division race, started the season with a disappointing defeat at Pudsey. (more)

Opening day defeats for firsts and seconds. Thirds washed out. - 30/04/2008

It was a disappointing opening weekend for our three senior teams. (more)

We’re back! - 22/04/2008

For LCC web addicts the last 72 hours have been agony! (more)

Packed practice nights at HQ - 22/04/2008

The cold and damp April evenings have failed to deter LCC players from turning up for outdoor practice sessions in their droves. (more)

Race night helps boost club bank balance - 22/04/2008

The club raised over £300 on Saturday night after an enjoyable race evening at the Whitehall Pub, Hipperholme. (more)

Rallying call for players to practice this weekend - 09/04/2008

Chair of cricket Bruce Lunn has contacted players this week to tell them about early season practice arrangements. (more)

Countdown to the season - 09/04/2008

A big apology to all regular LCC website addicts for the lack of story action over the last week or so. (more)

Cricket-force workers work wonders - 09/04/2008

The sun shone; the rain came down; the snow fell. But the work went on. (more)

Easter snow but sunny outlook for new season - 27/03/2008

A covering of Easter snow may have given a festive look to the Wakefield Road pitch last weekend but cricket chair Brucie Lunn has a spring in his step as the new season approaches. (more)

May the cricket force be with you

LCC players and officials are being urged to sacrifice their weekend lie-ins to help get the ground looking in tip top shape for the new season. (more)

Under Starter's Orders for LCC Race Night

Forget the excitement of Cheltenham or the thrills and spills of the Grand National - the highlight of the racing calendar is fast approaching. (more)

Bob Horne on George Bottomley

Club historian Bob Horne, who can recall George's playing days, has today given his own thoughts on George's contribution to Lightcliffe Cricket Club. (more)

George Bottomley

The last chapter in the remarkable life of George Bottomley has closed after his sad death at the age of 92. (more)

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AGM Report

At the recent AGM player-secretary Steve Hartley posted his annual report on the club. (more)

Aussie Signs

Champagne corks were popping amongst club officials this week after a top Aussie all-rounder signed on the dotted line. (more)

Turbo gears up for Southowram sojourn

Long-serving seamer Richard Tesseyman his heading for pastures new after years of loyal service at Wakefield Road. (more)

Win ten grand on LCC all-weather lottery!

The Lightcliffe all-weather lottery is an easy way to raise money for the club and gives you a chance to win a cool ten grand. (more)

Quiz-goers pack into Church Hall to boost club coffers

Dozens of people packed into Lightcliffe Church Hall on Sat night to test out their brain power and help raise the club hundreds of pounds. (more)

Rolling, rolling, rolling as the worm turns at LCC

Groundsman Rod Heyhoe’s hours of winter work getting the ground fit and ready for the new season are paying off. (more)

Hot Rod shows he still has the touch

The winter nets are now in full swing with old and new players getting in shape for the 2008 campaign. (more)

Ernest Hitchcock

The club was saddened to hear of the death of long standing supporter Ernest Hitchcock. (more)

Aussie Ace is just the deal for LCC

Rumours have broken this week that an Aussie star is set to sign. (more)

Lightcliffe selected to stage White Rose Trophy clash

Lightcliffe has been selected as the venue for the JCT 600 Bradford League's White Rose Trophy first round tie against the Halifax League on May 11. (more)

All Weather Lottery

Want to win big money and raise money for the club at the same time? (more)

Lightcliffe stalwart scoops top award

Sir Leonard Hutton Trophy Winner 2007. (Full story - Bradford Cricket League web site)

 

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