The Cricket Pad, Darwen

23/08/2026

A season to remember for the Horwich under 13s 2026 who are the GMCL Lancashire knock out champions, and the GMCL Summer cup Champions. (100) competition

The boys as young as 9yrs old have performed and experienced enjoyment, and learning the basics fundamentals of the game,from soft ball to hard ball over the years .

The winter months have culminated in this seasons excellent performances, all of the boys have been mentored, coached by

Dave Fairbrother, Mick Fletcher, Steve Hodgkinson, William Entwistle.

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21/08/2026

Calling all local cricketers, toothache is no problem for this cricket mad dentist surgery.
I cannot thank them enough for relieving the pain I experienced for days and weeks.

Mrs Morris from Bury cc and Mr Fern from Heywood cc provide first class efficent treatment for all.

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19/08/2026

A big thank you to Clifton cricket club who provided excellent hospitality in a nail biting semi final under 13s 100 cup match competition in very difficult weather conditions.

The game was played with fantastic spirit and superb skills were on show for all to see.

Clifton cc you are a credit to junior cricket in Lancashire ,Horwich cc wish you well in continuing to develop cricketers in the future. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

26/07/2026

He’s performed again for Tonge cc 2nd team
5-1-16-5. Yesterday

What a season this young boy is having 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🏏🏏🏏👏🏽👏🏽

12/02/2026

loads of progress seen with The Cricket Pad’s very own FAST BOWLING COURSE! With STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING from Neil Raby- the NH Fitness Coach!!

31/01/2026

Good luck!

31/01/2026

NHFITNESS gym are currently working in conjunction with thecricketpad and delivering strength and conditioning to 20 young fast bowlers on a weekly basis.

Neil Raby the owner of NHFITNESS gym a personal trainer whose clients include Bolton Born professional cricketers Matt/Callum Parkinson can be seen here delivering vital exercises,to young players.

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18/12/2025