Crakehall Cricket Club

01/04/2026

Now that the dust has settled from the weekend — and what a weekend it was — our focus shifts to the new season, which is fast approaching.

Over time, we’ve worked hard to improve the ground and square with the limited resources available to us. With that in mind, we’ve made the difficult decision to rotate the square (we thought, if Lancashire can do it, why can’t we!).

The new setup means the shortest boundaries for right-handers will now be at cow corner at both ends. It should also reward edges, with a much shorter third boundary behind the slip cordon.

As a newly promoted side, we’re looking to make marginal gains wherever possible, and we believe this change will play to our strengths as a team.

Stay tuned to follow our progress as we make this radical change.

29/03/2026

What a few days… 🧡

We’re blown away by the support. Every step, every message, every donation has meant everything.

Together, we’ve raised well over £5,000 for MS Society Hambleton and Richmondshire Group MS Society UK —money that will make a real difference.

The journey:
• 1,000+ km collectively traveled on foot
• 7 Lower Wensleydale darts and domino league pubs
• 5 Wensleydale Evening Cricket League cricket grounds
• 1 unbelievable effort bought together by our Team mate and friend John Love 🧡

Tired legs, full hearts—and a cause worth every step.

Thank you. Truly.

There’s still time to donate:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/crakehallcc-march-for-ms

28/03/2026

We are off!

🚶 March in March - Day 2

After walking approx 15 miles and over 37000 steps yesterday - there’s some sore feet and knees this morning but we will March on!

🏁Start: Middleham
Finish: Crakehall 🏁

Stops along the way:
Middleham Cricket Club
Cover Bridge
Kilgram Bridge
Buck Inn / Thornton Watlass Cricket Club
Bedale Cricket Club
Crakehall Cricket Club / The Bay Horse

Muddy Boots ✔️
Blister plasters ✔️
Raincoat ✔️
MS TShirt ✔️ Money Bucket ✔️

Tonight from 6.30pm we will be at the Bay Horse Pub for fun and games and more fundraising!

Don’t forget you can still donate or bid in the auction

https://www.justgiving.com/page/crakehallcc-march-for-ms?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/crakehall-cricket-club-march-in-march-for-ms

Please help raise much needed funds for MS Society Hambleton and Richmondshire Group

Thankyou to everyone who is involved and supporting us.
🧡

27/03/2026

What a day! A fantastic effort from all involved! A big thanks to all those who have supported us!

Don't forget our auction
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/crakehall-cricket-club-march-in-march-for-ms

If you haven't donated you can donate here https://www.justgiving.com/page/crakehallcc-march-for-ms

25/03/2026

With just a few days to go before our March in March don't forget that we have some great prizes up for grabs in our Auction

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/crakehall-cricket-club-march-in-march-for-ms

21/03/2026

Help Matthew Randall raise money to support Multiple Sclerosis Society

21/03/2026

🚶‍♂️ March in March 🚶‍♀️

🕘 The Plan
Start time: 9:00am (both days)
Meet time: 8:00am
Finish time: Around 5:00pm

We’ll be walking at a steady pace of ~4 km/h, with well-earned pub stops along the way 🍻

The route includes a mix of public footpaths and country roads. Some areas may be muddy, but it’s all been checked—no fences to climb, no rivers to cross!

🚗 A support vehicle will be available both days if needed.

👣 Join In

Come for the full walk or just a section
We’ll try to keep everyone updated on our location throughout the day

⭐ Final 2 miles: Join us from Bedale Cricket Club at about 4pm → Across the fields → Crakehall

📍 Day 1 – 21.55 km

Start: The Bay Horse The Bay Horse Crakehall → Finish: Black Bull, Middleham The Black Bull Inn Middleham

Stops along the way:

Newton-le-Willows Cricket Club Newton-Le-Willows CC
Friars Head (Akebar Caravan Park) The Friars Head Akebar
Queens Head, Finghall The Queens Head, Finghall
Cover Bridge Inn The Cover Bridge Inn
Old Horn, Spennithorne Old Horn Inn, Spennithorne
Spennithorne Cricket Club Spennithorne & Harmby Cricket Club

📍 Day 2 – 24.4 km

Start: Middleham → Finish: Crakehall

🚐 Meet at The Bay Horse to arrange lifts before the start at 8 or let us know and just meet us in Middleham ready to walk at 9

Stops along the way:

Middleham Cricket Club Middleham Cricket Club
Cover Bridge
Kilgram Bridge
Buck Inn / Thornton Watlass Cricket Club The Buck Inn Thornton-Watlass Thornton Watlass Cricket Club
Bedale Cricket Club Bedale Cricket Club
Crakehall Cricket Club / The Bay Horse

🎉🎉🎉 Post walk celebrations at the Bay Horse🎉🎉🎉

Raffle
Auction
Loveys Prize Board Darts Game

🎒 Kit List

👕 What to Wear

Waterproof jacket (with hood)
Moisture-wicking base layer
Light fleece / mid-layer
Walking trousers or leggings
Waterproof trousers (recommended)
Comfortable, broken-in walking boots or trail shoes

🎒 What to Bring

Drinks 🥤
Snacks 🍫
Spare layers
Hat / gloves / sunglasses (weather dependent)
Lunch (Friday only)

➕ Extras

Route map
Battery pack 🔋
Cricket bat & ball 🏏

🎉 Most importantly…

Come along, enjoy the walk, the pubs, and the company.
All welcome—whether it’s 2 miles or 29!

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Dont Forget to buy your raffle tickets, make your donations and bidon our auction!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/crakehallcc-march-for-ms

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/crakehall-cricket-club-march-in-march-for-ms

Help Matthew Randall raise money to support Multiple Sclerosis Society

27/02/2026

With a month until March in March for MS the D&S has published a great article about the event.

Don't forget raffle tickets are available to purchase from The Bay Horse Crakehall

Sponsorship can be found

https://www.justgiving.com/page/crakehallcc-march-for-ms

Auction can be found
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/crakehall-cricket-club-march-in-march-for-ms

https://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/25887726.north-yorkshire-cricket-club-rallies-behind-member-ms/

Crakehall Cricket Club is undertaking some fundraising events in March to raise money for the Hambelton and Richmondshire branch of the MS Society.

13/01/2026

With the team in training for our big pre-season event why not have a look at our online auction or check out our sponsorship page!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/crakehallcc-march-for-ms

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/crakehall-cricket-club-march-in-march-for-ms

16/12/2025

15/12/2025

Date for your diaries 27th and 28th March

John Love, who is a much loved member of the cricket club was diagnosed earlier this year with MS. John and his family are receiving support from MS Society Hambleton and Richmondshire Group and MS Society UK. As a cricket club and The Bay Horse Crakehall sports teams we want to raise funds for them to support the excellent work they undertake, in John’s honour.

As such we are undertaking a fundraising walk between the cricket grounds in the Nidderdale League who were original members of the Wensleydale Cricket League along with Crakehall. This will take place over the 27th and 28th March 2026, starting and finishing in Crakehall, and as well as the walk we are running a raffle and also an auction of donated lots – so far we have a signed ball from Ben Stokes, a signed book from Andrew Flintoff, and a framed signed programme from the 2010 Open Championship from winner Louis Oosthuizen among various other items.

Any donations will be greatly appreciated.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/crakehallcc-march-for-ms?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

For raffle tickets please pop into the The Bay Horse Crakehall

Online Auction can be viewed through the link below

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/crakehall-cricket-club-march-in-march-for-ms