Balderton Cricket Club

06/02/2026

The season is nearly here 🏏 Time to get ready! Indoor nets are open to existing and new members, and we’re excited to have a Notts coach supporting player development this year.

29/01/2026

Calling all young cricketers! 🏏 Join our Junior U11’s Indoor Cricket League and be part of a team — new players always welcome! 🔥

15/01/2026

We invite all current and prospective members to join us as we reflect on the past year and share our exciting plans for the year ahead. This is your chance to have a say, hear what’s coming next, and be part of the journey. We’d love to see every member there.

07/01/2026

Club Restructure

Following the conclusion of the cricket season the committee undertook a review of the position of the club both on and off the field. Numerous discussions were held with players, members and supporters to gain a good understanding of views and commitments towards the upcoming season.

Whilst there are huge positives for the future, namely the development of the youth section, upgrading of the club house, net facilities and artificial strip, there were concerns raised over the ability to field competitive teams at the current standard of cricket.

There has been a reduction in playing members due to retirements, players moving away or to other clubs and family commitments over a period of time. We have happily welcomed new members to the club but there has been an overall net deficit in numbers. There was therefore a need for the committee to act to ensure members can enjoy competitive cricket and to facilitate a pathway for future cricketers. With this in mind, the committee approached the league to raise its concerns.

After conversations with the league, they suggested that the First XI could move Division F and the Second XI to Division L. Although this may be slightly lower than desired, this allows the club to step back, for the teams to find their level in the leagues and provide a platform for longevity and future success. We are sure through unity, hard work and commitment, the club will come back strong, with strong foundations for growth through the integration of junior members and creating an environment for competitive and enjoyable cricket. Through this there should be no reason why we cannot climb up the divisions. The view is that this is one step back to take greater strides forward in the future.

To help achieve these longer-term aspirations, there has already been significant investment in our club house and training facilities with the artificial wicket and batting cage. This will enhance training and coaching opportunities for our senior and junior sections. We are thankful to the ECB, local charities and government for their financial support with this. There is a commitment to keep driving the club forward off the back of this, to create an initial five year plan and wewelcome engagement and support from our members, players and their families.
The winter nets have been booked for both juniors and seniors and for the first time we have entered a junior side into the indoor winter league. We wish them all the success in the competition.

As a club we are looking forward to the coming season and would like to thank you as players, parents and supporters for your continued support and wish you all a prosperous 2026!

30/12/2025

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our former overseas players, Akshu Fernando. Akshu was a fantastic cricketer and an even better friend to the club. We are incredibly grateful for everything he gave both on and off the field.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Akshu. 💙💔

23/12/2025

Balderton Cricket Club will be open over Christmas!
We’d love to invite all members, families and friends of the club to pop in over the festive period — whether it’s to share a pint together or for the juniors to come in and show off their new presents.

Some players might have even found a new bat from Santa that’ll help them score a few extra runs 😉

We hope to see plenty of you over the holidays.

22/12/2025

Another fantastic Christmas Jumper Night 🎄
It was brilliant to see so many families and some absolutely crackin’ Christmas jumpers on show. Thank you all for coming along and supporting the evening — it really was a great night had by all. Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas!

14/12/2025

Don’t forget to get this in your diary! 🎄
Always a great chance to catch up with friends before Christmas.
See you next Saturday!

🎄✨ It’s back… Balderton Cricket Club’s Christmas Jumper Night! ✨🎄

Dig out your most festive, funny, or downright outrageous Christmas jumper and join us for a great night filled with:
🎁 A big festive raffle
👕 Best Junior & Senior Outfit Competitions
🎅 Loads of Christmas cheer

Bring your friends, bring your family — the more the merrier!
Let’s make this the best one yet. 🌟

See you there! 🎄🥳

09/12/2025

🎄✨ It’s back… Balderton Cricket Club’s Christmas Jumper Night! ✨🎄

Dig out your most festive, funny, or downright outrageous Christmas jumper and join us for a great night filled with:
🎁 A big festive raffle
👕 Best Junior & Senior Outfit Competitions
🎅 Loads of Christmas cheer

Bring your friends, bring your family — the more the merrier!
Let’s make this the best one yet. 🌟

See you there! 🎄🥳

19/11/2025

Final preparations are being done! The fridge is in and being stocked shortly. Toilets are being finished in the morning. All that awaits is Friday evening when we see you at the BCC for a drink or 3!

09/11/2025

Balderton Cricket Club would like to invite everyone to celebrate the re-opening of the club after phase 1 of the renovations to the toilets, including the addition of a brand new accessible toilet.
Come down to have a few drinks and see the changes, catch up with old friends and support your club.
All members are encouraged to bring along friends and family, as all are welcome!
We hope to see you there.

17/10/2025

Do you want a fresh challenge, looking to join a club on the up?

We have two Saturday Teams in the South Notts League & a Sunday Team in the Newark Alliance League

What we can offer you........

• ECB Qualified Coaches

• Newly refurbished club house with phase 2 still to come

• Thriving junior section from Allstars / Dynamos, Hardball up to Under 14’s, 2026 Indoor Under 11’s

• New artificial wicket and upgraded outdoor practice
Facilities

Contact

• [email protected]

Seniors

• Andrew Smart 07875 652813
• Alan Jackson 07947 644412

Juniors

• David Lynn 07376 628232
• Ian Sellars 07540 549828