Latest NewsAndy Murray loses Good. It's 48 hours and counting........but no plant pot headbutting! Preperations for the LCC gala are going well and the gala committee are confident of a record breaki...(more) Special Gala Day (this Sunday) Souvenir Fantasy News Latest LCC FCL table and news now available....(more) Don't forget the gala on Sunday! And here's a belated priestley shied q/f report On a sun kissed longest day of the year and in a front of a packed house Lightcliffe seconds put up ...(more) Bowl on the good times! Under 17s truimph. It's Gala Day at the Club this Sunday as Firsts lose out in thriller! In a thrilling game at Keighley last weekend the firsts just lost out to their hosts by the slimmest...(more) LCC GALA BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER! LIGHTCLIFFE GALA at Lightcliffe Cricket Club – Sunday 5th July Batters paradise thwarts search for maximum LCC 3rd xi 259-10 beat Blackley 208-8 by 51 runs. Classical cricket as seconds swat the bees Lightcliffe 2nd X1 v Bradford and Bingley 2nd X1, 27 June 2009 Harvey's hitting in vain as firsts lose The firsts had Hartshead on the ropes on Saturday but let them off the hook and went down to a 60 ru...(more) Junior subs Junior teams' guru Richard Edwards has urged all junior players to pay their annual subs at the next...(more) Report on under 13s away v Spen Vic Spen “Victorious” at 3rd Meeting with U 13’S.(18/06/09) Under 13s knocked out of cup (16.6.09) U 13’S KNOCKED OUT OFF CUP(16/06/09) Twenty20 Fixtures online at last! ...(more) Ollie fine knock in vain as 2nds lose at Mills Lightcliffe Seconds were on the end of some impressive hitting by Maningham Mills in the JCT600 Brad...(more) LCC have the whip hand as Brighouse are thrashed LCC's cantered to an easy win in their latest 20/20 game defeating Brighouse by seven wickets at Rus...(more) Rambo told to get on his bike! Huddersfield Town match day announcer and MC Paul Ramsden is getting on his bike in August to help r...(more) Help required for enjoy cricket week The popular enjoy cricket week is fast approaching. Firsts fall at Undercliffe Lightcliffe made the challenging trip to Undercliffe last weekend missing several first team regular...(more) Get well soon James It was good to hear that James Powe is out of hospital and recovering well after a minor operation o...(more) Questions on hold as quiz night postponed The eagerly anticipated LCC quiz night has been put on hold for a few weeks. King's parents cross after thirds truimph LCC 3rd xi 187-7 beat King Cross 3rdxi 86-10 by 101 runs. Tom's return to form and fox's five are highlights of seconds defeat (14.6.09) Lightcliffe 2nd X1 v Gomersal 2nd X1, 13 June 2009 Fantasy League Updated (12 June) The LCC FCL tabel has been updated and can be accessed through the Fantasy XI link at the top right ...(more) Gorringe Sunday best in vain as Booth beat 3rds LCC 3rd XI 234-8 lost to Booth 3rd XI 236-2 by 8 wickets Midsummer social rapildy approaching The next social event of the summer will be taking place a week on Saturday (20.6.09). Welcome home Rod; thanks Rob and Paul. (6.6.09) It's good to see head groundsman Rod Heyhoe back where he belongs at Wakefield Road after a relaxing...(more) He's back! (8.6.09) After committing himself to a full season at Wakefield Road Andy Pullan has surpassed expectations b...(more) Under 15s finally hit their cup tie stride (June 09) Tues/Wed 2nd 3rd June 09. Close thing in the gloom for under 13s (4.6.09) CLOSE THING IN THE GLOOM FOR U 13’S (4/06/09) Banfoot 'amered after silver fox's golden spell Bankfoot 2nd X1 v Lightcliffe 2nd X1, 6 June 2009 Fantasy League 2009 is up and running! The latest table is accessible through the Fantasy XI link on the top bar. Click away and see how yo...(more) First division scalp in 20/20 truimph A combination of fine fielding, accurate bowling and brutal batting were the key to LCC's 20/20 win ...(more) Enjoy a summer's evening of LCC 20/20 action LCC have their second Dysons Insulation 20/20 game tomorrow evening (Tuesday) away at Cleckheaton (6...(more) Windhill are blown away then Undercliffe get bowled over (22.5.09) Lightcliffe 2nd X1 v Windhill 2nd X1, 16 May 2009 Ton up Hemingway and Wiley Whiley lead thirds to victory (11.5.09) A fantastic hundred from Ollie Hemingway, a solid 90 from Colin Saunders and three wickets for Mark ...(more) WORLD EXCLUSIVE LCC all rounder in shock comeback! (21.1.09) He may have had more comebacks than Sinatra but Andy Pullan is set for one more waltz after confirmi...(more) 20/20 groups announced! (19.1.09) LCC's group opposition in this summer's eagerley awaited 20/20 cup have been announced. BCL nine grand funding boost thanks to Rod (19.1.09) LCC's very own Rod Heyhoe has helped secured the Bradford League a four figure funding boost. Another Southowram sorjurn for former pace ace (14.1.09) Former LCC pace ace Richard 'Turbo' Tesseyman has confirmed he will be spending another summer at So...(more) Committee urges non payers to cough up (13.1.09) There are still a couple of players who have not payed their membership fees from last summer an app...(more) It's now 20 for 20/20 (13.1.09) The JCT 600 Bradford League 20/20 revolution gathers pace by the week with 20 clubs now showing inte...(more) LCC AGM The Cricket Club AGM will this year be taking place on Wednesday 11 February. Winter nets details confirmed (12.1.09) Details of LCC winter nets have now been confirmed. Pitch perfect! (12.1.09) LCC has come top of the JCT 600 Bradford League pitch marking scheme for 2008. Get your thinking caps on (12.1.09) As LCC move into a more professional era, it's important that fund raising events are well attended ...(more) Winter training arrangements for under 11s confirmed (12.1.09) Under 11s coach Kev Booth has confirmed winter training arrangements for this age group. Watch this space for nets news (11.1.09) The news on where winter nets will be taking place has still to be confirmed. New Zealand trip for LCC all-rounder (8.1.09) With England in the grip of a cold snap top LCC all rounder James Horne has had the right idea - he'...(more) George Bottomley memorial flag installed (7.1.09) A memorial flag pole has now been installed at the club as a tribute to legendry former LCC Chairman...(more) Hunt for new third team captain continues (7.1.09) The quest for a new third team skipper is continuing into the New Year after a couple of shortlisted...(more) A Happy New Year from LCC A Happy New Year to all LCC Website addicts. Rambo still taking the mike {10.12.08) Regular website readers will remember the piece we ran in late August about Lightcliffe socialite Pa...(more) Fixtures out! {10.12.08} The JCT Bradford League fixtures for the 2009 campaign are out in the morning {Thurs 11 December). Third team captaincy up for grabs {10.12.08} Jim Powe has formally handed in his notice to resign from the third time captaincy after three succe...(more) Bradford league sets out 20/20 vision (8.12.08) LCC could be joining in the 20/20 revolution next year after the Bradford League set out plans for a...(more) Autumn league dinners rundown! (8.12.08) It's been a packed autumn of league dinners for LCC players, supporters and officials. Get your thinking caps on for winter quiz night (8.12.08) Once again LCC, by popular demand, will be holiding a winter quiz night. LCC in top three fair play league! (8.12.08) For the second year in succession LCC has finished in the top three of the 'fair play' league. A belated report on the successful junior presentation night! (18.10.08) It's been a successful season for our various junior teams and the players achievments were celebrat...(more) Steady away as alex clubs his way to victory! (7.10.10) The annual cricket club golf day went with a swing as dozens of LCC players hacked their way round t...(more) Rod scoops another award! (14.9.08) It's been a fantastic 12 months for our very own Rod Heyhoe after he scooped another coverted award ...(more) Seconds show some bull dog spirit in last day win (14.9.08) Lightcliffe 2nd X1 v Keighley 2nd X1, 13 September 2008 Halifax Junior League Presentation Night The Halifax Junior League Presentation evening is being held at the Old Brods rugby club on Friday 1...(more) Annual club dinner/dance only weeks away! The club's popular annual dinner, dance and awards ceremony is moving to a new venue this year after...(more) Junior season set to end on a high note (11.9.08) The willow tea room will be rocking on the 20 September as local indi pop band Buzzbox perform in th...(more) Golf day date (11.9.08) An eagle eyed former Lightcliffe pace ace (clue he's now enjoying a Southowram sojurn) has contacted...(more) Under 15’s retain the Collinson Cup (08.09.08) Lightcliffe’s talented Under 15 squad retained the Collinson Cup that they won in 2007 demonstrati...(more) Swing into action and sign up for annual club golf day! The LCC golf day is one of the highlights of the social calender when members of the club take to th...(more) Weather ruins powe's promotion parade (7.9.08) Third team skipper Jim Powe was left lamenting the weather after a waterlogged pitch at Wakefield Ro...(more) Rod's sterling work (5.9.08) As another season draws to a close, it's a time for reflection on just how many games have taken pla...(more) Rain Fails to Dampen Tour Spirits Early last Sunday morning a party of tourists met in the Sun Inn car park on their way to the annual...(more) Strong Team Announced for Lincolnshire Date A strong LCC touring team has been announced for Sunday's game against Seas End Hall CC at Moulton S...(more) McQueen back in the first team as teams are finally announced {15.08.08} After a 72 hour selection meeting the teams have finally been released. Enjoy cricket week photos {15.8.08} The recent enjoy cricket week at the club was a real success. No selection fun for Lunn {14.8.08} The teams for this weekend's games are still being finalised. Watch this space for further news from...(more) Rambo passes the tannoy test (14.8.08) Lightcliffe socialite Paul Ramsden was relaxing today after a daunting week fronting the public addr...(more) Godden and Oakland bowl thirds to victory (16.8.08) Fantastic spells of bowling from James Godden and Ben Oakland, backed up by the wily Mark Whiley, se...(more) Thirds win again Jim Powe's thirds won again on Sunday. Jim will be filing his report tomorrow!...(more) Seconds beat the rain but not Woodlands More news on the seconds agonising defeat later..............(more) Crooko vows to make quick comeback {4.8.08} Rob Crookes fingers have caused him a bit of frustration this season and the popular wicket keeper b...(more) Enjoy cricket week photos will be on this week! {3.8.08} The 'enjoy cricket' week recently held at LCC was a roaring success with youngsters coming from Ligh...(more) Now Rambo really is taking the mike (3.08.08) Over the years we have all sorts of excuses for unavailability, but we might have one this week whic...(more) Firsts not great at horton {3.8.08} It was another bad day at the office for the firsts who reached a new low in season of lows. Sunday morning misery for thirds despite Hemmingway Heroics {3.8.08} The early morning start did not suit Jim Powe's pups as the third team crashed by 20 runs against na...(more) Powe bullish in defeat after ramsay shines {3.8.08} Richard Powe matured as a person and a cricketer on Saturday as he took the captaincy for our brave ...(more) LCC (Very) Mini Tour to Lincs It's that time of year again, the club's (Very) Mini Tour to Lincs is less than a month away and the...(more) That's not all folks {28.7.08} It's been a quiet few days on the web but six reports on various teams fortunes have now been added....(more) Saunders sizzles in summer sun {28.7.08} Jim Powe was purring with pride after his third team charges continued their promotion charge yester...(more) Is it time for Towell after seconds lose twice? {28.7.08} Lightcliffe 2nd X1 v Yeadon 2nd X1 26 July 2008 Is it time for Towell after seconds lose twice? {28.7.08} Lightcliffe 2nd X1 v Yeadon 2nd X1 26 July 2008 More under 13s latest {28.7.08} Lightcliffe U13s v Northowram Fields U13s 24-7-08 More under 12s news........this time it's the July games! {28.7.08} Under 12’s Make it Two out of Three Kev booth's Under 11s round up........reports from four games! {28.7.08} Lightcliffe Under 11s vs Cleckheaton. Sun 20th July U13s beat Liversedge {28.7.08} Lightcliffe U13s v Liversedge U13s 17-7-08 U13s beat Liversedge {28.7.08} Lightcliffe U13s v Liversedge U13s 17-7-08 UNDER 12’S DISAPPOINTING JUNE. AS BAD AS THE WEATHER In praise of our ground {17.7.08} The praise has flooded in to LCC this week after our successful hosting of the White Rose game last ...(more) Teams posted See if you have made the final cut for the weekend's big games by clicking on teams....(more) "Beaten by one man" lambasts a peeved Powe Despite another 50 for Ollie Hemmingway, who is brightening up this damp summer with some blistering...(more) The sun shone, the BBQ sizzled, the ground looked picture perfect {13.7.08} LCC successfully held the White Rose representative game earlier today between the Bradford and Hudd...(more) Deano dazzles as moor are mauled {13.7.08} Dean Heyhoe's flight and guile helped bowl the first team to a comprehensive eight wicket victory on...(more) Wood and Harto shine in damp defeat {13.7.08} Mick Wood's bowling heroics and all rounder Steve Hartley's hard hitting batting were not enough to ...(more) Under 15s in cup final after glorious victory! {13.7.08} On yet another gloomy night with storm clouds gathering at the heavily wooded YMCA ground, Augustini...(more) Latest news from U13s campaign {13.7.08} Lightcliffe U13s v Cleckheaton U13s 10-7-08 Call for help with covering up wickets {10.7.08} With rain again in the air, hard working LCC Groundsman Rod Heyhoe has today asked for assistance in...(more) Alan hits the jackpot! {10.7.08} Long serving LCC Club Member Alan Sutcliffe was celebrating today after winning a cool £200 in the ...(more) Teams announced! This week's teams have now been posted on the site...(more) Arnie Sidebottom at Enjoy Cricket Week 2008! The Club will again be running Enjoy Cricket Week, the Yorkshire County Cricket Club and ECB support...(more) Gala Raffle - Winning Tickets Announced (7.7.08) Following the draw yesterday at the club's Annual Gala, a list of the winning tickets has been relea...(more) The waiting is over.........here are the teams {2.7.08} It's a Farsley fixture for both teams on Saturday. The firsts are at home the seconds travel to Red ...(more) Thirds game is a wash out {30.6.08} ...(more) FC Paulo's number one bowls seconds to victory {30.6.08} A mesmeric spell of seam bowling from Tom Powe turned the game for the seconds on Saturday. Gala raffle reminder The annual Lightcliffe gala is only nine days away! Experienced third team line up announced Brucie Lunn has worked his magic once again to get a third team together for this Sunday. No waiting for the teams this week! {24.6.08} Bruce Lunn's phone was working overtime tonight to get the teams selected nice and early for the wee...(more) Full report on seconds valiant run chase {23.6.08} Lightcliffe 2nd X1 v Yeadon 2nd X1 22 June 2008 Kev is king as thirds truimph {23.6.08} Kev Booth completed a successful weekend with a classy 81 in the thirds win yesterday. Firsts beaten at Spen On a very windy day at Spen Lane the firsts were second best to Spen Victoria. Seconds just lose out despite some bull dog spirit Our second team fell an agonising ten runs short of victory earlier today despite an heroic run chas...(more) Classical night of quizzing {22.6.06} Lightcliffe's willow tea room was packed out last night for our popular quiz night. Team delays. A statement. The web team would like to apologise for the delay in uploading this week's teams. They were put on ...(more) Pay up plea {21.6.06} The committee's rallying call for players to pay their subs has resulted in a handful of cheques bee...(more) Scorecard service coming shortly {21.6.06} The LCC website is not standing still. Firsts look to take Gomersal win into double header {20.6.06} The first team's stunning win against Gomersal last weekend has not received the headlines it should...(more) Better late than never, here's a report on last weekend's second team game It's been a slow week of news on the website due to unforseen technical difficulties. U13s win again as Woodlands defeated {20.6.06} Lightcliffe U13s v Woodlands U13s 19-06-08 Are you dreaming of a midsummer's night quiz truimph? {19.6.06} Don't forget the cricket club quiz night this Saturday 8.30pm onwards in the clubhouse. Please make ...(more) Selection sorted It's been another busy week for the club's selection team tank. The teams have now been decided afte...(more) EASY WIN FOR U13s! Lightcliffe U13s v Wibsey Park Chapel U13s 12-06-08 Ollie Hemingway beasts 31 in 7 hits as u-15s truimph! {12.6.08} Under 15s match report from match played on 11th June. U13s in cup thriller {11.6.08} Lightcliffe U13s v Woodlands U13s 09-06-08 – Cup 2nd round Teams announced! It's a big weekend of cricket at Wakefield Road. The teams have now been announced. See where you ar...(more) A packed summer of social events at LCC {10.6.08} Here are some forthcoming events for you to note in your packed diaries. It's all go at Lightcliffe ...(more) Senior teams' weekend round-up ONE RUN DEFEAT DESPAIR FOR TWOS Players too slow to pay subs. What is to be done?{9.6.08} The LCC committee was in a bullish mood last night with the threat of naming players who haven't pai...(more) Date for annual golf day confirmed {9.6.08} The popular LCC golf day will once again be taking place at Lightcliffe Golf Club in early autumn. Latest news from U13s campaign {9.6.08} Lightcliffe U13s v Undercliffe U13s 05-06-08 Club social night reminder {6.6.08} A quick reminder that the popular LCC summer quiz will be taking place in the clubhouse on 21 June f...(more) Keep your mobiles switched on! {6.6.08} Less than 48 hours before the wickets are pitched, third team skipper Jim Powe and his fellow select...(more) Test match cricket for less than £20! {3.6.08} LCC is reaping the rewards from being a 'focus club' with an exclusive offer for members to watch te...(more) More news from Kev Booth's under11s {3.6.08} Lightcliffe Under 11s vs Spen Victoria. Sun 11th May Brave effort from u13s against Spen Vic {3.6.08) Lightcliffe Under 13s V Spen Victoria U13s 29-05-08 Under 11s round up The Lightcliffe under 11 campaign is now in full swing under the expert stewardship of Kevin Booth. ...(more) Thirds make cup quarters {1.6.08} Despite a cup wash out today at Rastrick the thirds are through to last eight after an unbeaten camp...(more) Firsts crash at Keighley {1.6.08} Despite dominating much of the first half of yesterday's game at Keighley, the firsts lost out by ov...(more) Seconds are second {1.6.08} It was a disappointing day at Wakefield Road for Gaz Stevens's second team. Flaming June? {1.6.08} And ghastly through the drizzling rain It's all go for Jim Powe It has been quite a start to the 2008 campaign for third team skipper and all round good club man Ji...(more) Arise Sir Stuart Hopefully regular LCC web users will have noticed things gathering pace in the last few days with mo...(more) Quiz night at the Club! Once again, after overwhelming public demand, the Club will having a summer quiz night. U13s victorious in the cup Lightcliffe U13s v Farsley U13s 23-5-08 Hero Hartley hits a hundred..........but its a double defeat for the twos. Lightcliffe 2nd X1 v E Bierley 2nd X1 24 May 2008 Fantasy fun comes to the web The days of fantasy league e-mail round ups from LCC fantasy president James Horne will soon be a th...(more) Crooko vows to make quick comeback In-form Rob Crookes had an interesting exit from the pitch at East Bierley on Saturday after his dis...(more) Rod gets some deserved press coverage Last autumn, when the club website was still in its infancy, we reported the news that Lightcliffe s...(more) Report on under 13s game away v PSL Lightcliffe U13s v Pudsey St Lawrence U13s 22-5-08 Thanks for logging on. Keep logging on for your latest news from LCC....(more) Website Changes Changes to the web site will be occurring over the next few days. While these changes are taking pla...(more) Lightcliffe 2nd X1 v Farsley 2nd X1. Lightcliffe’s second string got back on the winning trail with an exciting last over victory again...(more) Halifax League Under 15s show the new motto that held catches win matches is true! The Halifax League Under 15s team have begun their season with two strong performances away from hom...(more) Lightcliffe U13 truimph over Northowram. Northowram batted first, and made reasonable progress making 27 without loss from their first 7 over...(more) Lightcliffe Under 12's VS. Buttershaw St. Pauls. Played Wed 14th May. The under 12's played their first match this week in the Gordon Bowers competition. Batting first ag...(more) Training details confirmed. Training sessions for all ages are now underway at LCC. The details are:- Match report from Lightcliffe U13s v Cleckheaton U13s. Finally, after a week of rain, Lightcliffe Juniors played a match! Firsts out of cup and 2nds bow out at shield first hurdle. Decimated by first team call ups and unavailability Lightcliffe 2nds crashed out of the Priestley Sh...(more) Silver Fox and Tom Powe help bowl 2nds to victory. Lightcliffe’s second string got back to the winning ways of last season with a comfortable victory...(more) Another Six wickets for Nichols as first team beat Undercliffe A match winning spell of bowling from skipper Richard Nichols was the highlight of the first team’...(more) Powe ponders then calls off Third team skipper James Powe was an early arrival at the Wakefield Road Ground on Sunday to assess ...(more) Seconds Stumble Lightcliffe 2nd X1, runners up in last year’s first division race, started the season with a disap...(more) Opening day defeats for firsts and seconds. Thirds washed out. It was a disappointing opening weekend for our three senior teams. We’re back! For LCC web addicts the last 72 hours have been agony. Packed practice nights at HQ The cold and damp April evenings have failed to deter LCC players from turning up for outdoor practi...(more) Race night helps boost club bank balance The club raised over £300 on Saturday night after an enjoyable race evening at the Whitehall Pub, H...(more) Rallying call for players to practice this weekend Chair of cricket Bruce Lunn has contacted players this week to tell them about early season practice...(more) Countdown to the season A big apology to all regular LCC website addicts for the lack of story action over the last week or ...(more) Cricket-force workers work wonders The sun shone; the rain came down; the snow fell. But the work went on. 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...(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 ...(more) Under Starter's Orders for LCC Race Night Forget the excitement of Cheltenham or the thrills and spills of the Grand National – the highligh...(more) Bob Horne on George Bottomley Bob Writes, "This is a sad moment in the club's history. George's contribution to Lightcliffe Cricke...(more) George Bottomley The last chapter in the remarkable life of George Bottomley has closed after his sad death at the ag...(more) AGM - Report At the recent AGM player-secretary Steve Hartley posted his annual report on the club. Aussie Ace Signs on the Dotted Line Champagne corks were popping amongst club officials this week after a top Aussie all-rounder signed ...(more) Turbo gears up for Southowram sojourn Long-serving seamer Richard Tesseyman his heading for pastures new after years of loyal service at W...(more) LCC Constitution Sexy it might not be, but important it is. 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 ...(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 chanc...(more) Turn out in force for weekend of repairs, rolling and roofing The countdown to the cricket season is on but the action doesn’t just begin on 19 April as was rec...(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 a...(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 campaig...(more) Ernest Hitchcock The club was saddened to hear of the death of long standing supporter Ernest Hitchcock. He died peac...(more) Aussie Ace is just the deal for LCC Rumours have broken this week that an Aussie star is set to sign. It’s business as usual after positive AGM Club officials and members packed into the church hall in Lightcliffe this week for the AGM. Lightcliffe selected to stage White Rose Trophy clash Club officials are celebrating after the club was chosen to stage a White Rose representative game. Lightcliffe Cricket Club Winter Indoor Nets Winter nets for seniors, Under 17s and Under 15s commence on Thursday 7th February at Hipperholme & ...(more) You've got to be in it to win it! Want to win big money and raise money for the club at the same time? Then get yourself in the all we...(more) Winter Nets With Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School fully booked, we have still to secure a slot for next y...(more) Get your thinking caps on! A winter Cricket Club quiz night is, by popular demand back again next year. This social fundrasiser...(more) |
|
