FROM COWS TO LLAMAS

Posted by Brian Sanderson,

The sun was shining as myself and Ron set off for Londesborough Park Cricket Club which is situated 3 miles north of Market Weighton ,East Riding.It took about just over an hour from Leeds.There is a narrow road through private estate for 1 mile.After crossing cattle grid take the first left through gate into field were you can park.

There is a new pavilion which has recently been built with Lottery Money.The ground is surrounded by trees and a farm on the right. In the farm are Llames,Rheas and Shetland ponies. Quite a contrast from yesterday evening.The match was East Yorkshire against Yorkshire B Under 15,s.It should have started at 11.30 but East Riding were told it would start at 1.P.M.

David Thorpe arrived on time but the match did not start until 12.30.Good job it was sunny and brilliant scenery.Yorkshire batted first and put on a opening century stand.

David knew one of the openers as he had played for Golcar Seconds.The team was progressing well in the 45 over match until a leg spinner came. He spun the ball and had the batsmen in trouble.We spoke to him and he played in Hull.They reached 188 at the end of the overs. There was some poor ground fielding.

East Yorkshire came out after the break to face two left arm medium bowlers.Yorkshire could do with one of them.The best batsman came in three and played for Yorkshire under 15 first side. He batted well and the Coach retired him with 40 runs wanting.They struggled to score the runs but did so with a over to spare.Yorkshire dropped about five catches.

Excellent day in excellent surroundings.