With a February date at the head of this posting pcws can look forward to seeing some cricket in just a couple of months. Time for the blog to have a look at a few league websites to see if anything is stirring.
The Aire Wharfe welcomes Old Modernians from the Wetherby League who replace Woodhouse CC, no news yet of where Woodhouse might play. Rumour suggests that Old Mods might cast the years aside and just be known as Modernian
In Nidderdale the draw has been made for the senior cup competition, the Atkinson Swires KO Cup. This is open to the top sixteen clubs from the previous season's league tables. The final will be played at Burton Leonard CC on August 16th. There is a detailed account of the league AGM with some interesting statistics on participation and number of matches conceded. When the new season opens on April 18th newcomers Whixley will begin with a home match against Galphay and Winksley in Div 3. The Cherrymen's seconds must start at the bottom and not until May 2nd when they will travel to Wath and Melmerby for their Division 9 opener.
Boroughbridge and Staveley have merged but will retain both grounds. They will have teams in Divisions 5 and 7.
The York Vale League will begin with 40 teams playing in four divisions. Wickets will be pitched for the first time on April 25th but with two matches starting a day later at Clifton Alliance and Acomb. Two grounds worth a visit and not too far apart in York. Thixendale, who were suspended during last season are reinstated in Div 4. Good to see such an attractive ground back in use.
The York Senior League draws attention to the draw for the National Village Trophy Draw of which one of their members, Woodhouse Grange are holders. Round 1 is on Sunday May 3rd and the full draw is available at thecricketer.com. The holders start at home with Addingham the visitors.
Evening cricket at Sheriff Hutton
More next time
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