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07/09/2026

🚨August 100 Club Draw🚨

100 Club August Draw Results presented by Bradley Gardner and Ben Howlett💰

1st - Horace French 133 (£100)
2nd - Ross Cartwright 145 (£50)
3rd - Harry Thompson 57 (£35)

Congratulations to the winners of the Gargrave Cricket 100 Club for August 💯

Please get in contact with GCC to claim your cash prizes 😎

The next draw will commence at the end of September 👍

07/09/2026

What a day and what a night! 🏆 🍾

Here are a few photos that are just about okay to be published…

We wrapped up the penultimate game of the season with victory over Eldwick & Gilstead, winning by 7 wickets in a game which saw George Beckwith star with 5-48.

The 2s battled valiantly against Division 2 champions, Wilsden Cricket Club but they came a close second despite half centuries from Dom Ferneyhough and Adam Carroll.

Huge thank you to former player, James Yeadon, for sponsoring the games this weekend. James was part of the 1992 Wynn Cup winning side along with Lee Barrett. James was born and bred in the village and came through the ranks as a junior player. He famously ended with figures of 5-1, when bowling out Jimmy Nelson’s for 28 inside 28 overs. And the 1 run was a wide believe it or not! Thanks so much for continuing to sponsor the club, much appreciated 🤝

30/08/2026

🏆 Craven League Div 1 Champions 🏆

We are the 2026 Craven & District Cricket Champions 🍾

Yesterday, in a nervy, rain-affected game against Hepworth & Idle, a resilient 46* from Freddie Pearson saw us over the line, and with Silsden dropping points, it secured us the league title with two games to spare.

A massive thank you to everyone who has supported us, backed us and been there throughout the season. We couldn’t have done it without you all!

What a club ❤️

CHAMPIONS 🏆

22/08/2026

The 1s take on Sutton-In-Craven Cricket Club at home, whilst the 2s travel a short distance to Skipton CI.

A special weekend this week as we have been sponsored by Andrew Amos from all the way across the globe 🇦🇺

Mossy kindly sponsored us last year and has once again offered to support the club in the form of a match ball. Mossy played for us in 1993 after arriving from Adelaide and quickly became a character on and off the field. He lived at The Old Swan, and also spent many an evening being the ‘unofficial barman’ at the Masons.

Last year we spoke of his debut at Airedale, where he scored 50* and took 4 wickets, but one story we didn’t mention was the Gargrave lads chipping in to buy him a chocolate brown Talbot Horizon, which was dubbed ‘The Brown Bomber’. Mossy would travel up and down the country exploring in it during his time here.

He specifically mentions Fouldsy, Andy Peacock, Martin & Mick Cox, Andrew Facey, Paul Drinkall, Martin Watts, James Yeadon, John Spensley, Andrew Clark among many others who he was very thankful for and helped shape him to be the man he is today.

Mossy remains a fan of GCC from down under and told us, “I am very pleased and extremely proud to sponsor a match day at the club. Have a win for the Aus import!”

Thanks again Mossy, we’ll try our best 🇦🇺 🏏

Teams:
1st - Will Smith*, David Harrop+, Lee Barrett, George Beckwith, John Beckwith, Bradley Gardner, Tom Goodwin, Ben Howlett, Chris Lambert, Freddie Pearson and Joe Wood

2nd - Will Storr*, Dom Ferneyhough+, Kieren Ashley, Richard Bell, Neil Dibb, Adam Hudson, Dominic Kay, Will Peryer, Connor Sanders, Robert Storr and Ben Wood

16/08/2026

🏏 Mixed Fortunes this Weekend 🏏

As always, huge thanks to our match-ball sponsor Shaun Airey Building & Roofing, much appreciated! 🙏

First XI
Gargrave 148 all out (27.5 overs)
Silsden Cricket Club 149-8 (43.2 overs)
Lost by 2 wickets

Second XI
Silsden 2nds 169 all out (43.4 overs)
Gargrave 170-2 (37.4 overs)
Won by 8 wickets

Well, Silsden have done the double over our 1s this season in another nail-biter of a contest but we can have no complaints after another disappointing batting performance, in which we left 17 overs out there. Will Smith actually won the toss for once and did indeed choose to bat first. As usual, the reliable Lee Barrett and Bradley Gardner got us off to a decent start without too much fuss. But again, Brad got himself a start and then quickly clipped a full ball off his pads to square leg. The skipper was in at 3, and despite a few quick boundaries then continued his form from last week and gave gully a lovely bit of catching practice. John Beckwith got one to square him up slightly and his edge found the fielder at cover and before we knew it, we were 80-3. Tom Goodwin was sent in to try and calm things down and avoid a collapse, but it was Lee who fell next after notching his first 50 of the season. Goodwin and the returning Matthew Simpson were like chalk and cheese with Tom failing to get it off the square whilst Simmy tucked into the bowling, helping himself to 3 quick boundaries. Unfortunately this didn’t continue for long as both men were out with the score on 110, leaving us now 6 down. David Harrop couldn’t match last week’s heroics and nicked one behind before walking, then stopping, then walking off again. Maybe he was still feeling the after effects of the night before, who knows..? Chris Lambert found the boundary a few times before getting a very good delivery. George Beckwith smashed a 6 and out off 2 balls and Joe Wood looked decent in his 8 balls before wandering out of his crease and getting stumped. We were all out for 148. Definitely under-par and very disappointing to have left 17 overs of bowling out there. Fair play to Silsden though, they took their catches and bowled well. We knew we had a chance though if we took some early wickets and that’s exactly what Ben Howlett did. He snicked one off in the first opener before getting another shortly afterwards, with two good grabs from Simmy at 1st slip. George then got in on the act to leave Silsden struggling at 22-3 with mounting scoreboard pressure. After some more tight bowling, it was George again who got the breakthrough to leave them 38-4. After that, a very good partnership steadied the ship for them and neither Simmy nor Smith could force an opening. Eventually, after an inexplicable dropped catch off his own bowling, Simmy did make the breakthrough, trapping the middle order man plumb in front. An over or two later and the opener’s dogged resistance was ended when he chipped one up to cover to leave them 91-6 and still needing 57. Some agricultural hitting lifted them to 111 before Simmy claimed another. Smith then got his first with a good catch in the deep with them still needing 25 with just 2 wickets remaining. Unfortunately for us, they were able to see it home with a very responsible knock and they did the double over us this season. Hate losing, but a proper game of cricket in which we stuck at it until the end! They close the gap by 12 points with 4 games to go… All to play for!

Meanwhile, happier times back at HQ as our 2s did the double over Silsden’s 2s - so honours even between the two clubs this year? They won the toss and chose to bat first and it didn’t take long for Will Storr to get to work as he pocketed a simple caught and bowled to get us going. After that though, we had to dig in as their batters got them up past 50. However, enter Kieren Ashley and his grunting spinners. He removed both set batters in his third over courtesy of a decent grab by Dibby and then clean bowling their opener. After that, wickets continued to fall a regular intervals. Dominic Kay bagged one wicket and supported Kieren well from the other end. Kieren then claimed 3 more wickets in the middle order with Adam Hudson taking a catch and then another two being clean bowled. He claimed his first 5 wicket haul of the season, finishing with tidy figures of 5-53. Ben Wood was brought back to remove the set man who got 50 and then the remainder of the tail. A decent score of 169 which would take some chasing! The openers of Dibby and Dom Kay though provided the perfect start for us. Their contrasting styles complemented each other perfectly as Dibby’s watchful knock went hand-in-hand with Dom’s ball striking. Dom hit his 6th 50 of the season to get us past 100 but then did find the fielder to bring Ben to the crease. Dibby’s patient knock finally came to an end for 29 but his hard work had left us just 25 short of victory. The two opening bowlers then teamed up with the bat and saw us home to earn us a valuable 20 points. TFCs for this weekend were: Charlie Gibbons (lovely teas), Dom Ferneyhough (lovely haircut), Will Peryer, Connor Sanders and Giles Giley Giles. A superb weekend out for the 2s! Onto next week!

15/08/2026

🚨 Double-header against Silsden Cricket Club 🚨

Big thanks to Shaun Airey Building & Roofing for sponsoring the match day this weekend! Much appreciated 🙏

The 1s are away in a hotly-anticipated 1st v 2nd clash, whereas the 2s are at home hoping to secure another vital win on the road to remaining in Division 2.

Bar open all afternoon 🍻

Teams:
1st - Will Smith*, Joe Wood+, Lee Barrett, George Beckwith, John Beckwith, Bradley Gardner, Tom Goodwin, David Harrop, Ben Howlett, Chris Lambert and Matthew Simpson

2nd - Will Storr*, Dom Ferneyhough+, Kieren Ashley, Neil Dibb, Charlie Gibbons, Adam Hudson, Dominic Kay, Will Peryer, Connor Sanders, Giles Giley Giles and Ben Wood

12/08/2026

🏏 Sponsors’ Day Success 🏏

First of all, huge thanks again to our wonderful kit sponsors who enjoyed a full day out in the sun on Saturday. Your support is very much appreciated 🙏

Malhamdale Glamping, R M Flooring Ltd, Dominic Kay, Tom Dodgson and Dodgson Bros 🤩

First XI
Riddlesden 224-9 (45 overs)
Gargrave 227-6 (43.5 overs)
Won by 4 wickets

Second XI
Bowling Baptist 1s 320-6 (45 overs)
Gargrave 225 all out (39 overs)

We maintained our league at the top of Division 1 after a scare against rivals Riddlesden. Smith didn’t even bother to toss up as a gentleman’s agreement was made to ensure we bowled first and Riddlesden batted, and when Ben Howlett got his second ball to massively jag back and take the top of off stump, we thought it had the potential to be a quick afternoon. But fair play to Riddlesden, they dug in and quickly put that notion to bed. Both Ben and George Beckwith could count themselves unlucky with plenty of edges just missing the stumps. David Harrop and the skipper were then brought on in a double change and it was Dave who brought about the wicket, clean bowling their captain who had just hit him for a 6 and a 4. Next it was our captain who claimed the next 3 wickets, 1 LBW, one bowled and a smart caught and bowled to leave Riddlesden reeling a bit at 116-5. A decent turnaround from 83-1. Freddie Pearson’s spin was then introduced and it was he, after drinks, who again got us going. Two catches from Smith and John Beckwith left them 140-7. Sadly, we couldn’t quite finish off the innings as we’d have hoped. Their tail wagged and they soared past 180 and then 200. Adam Crawshaw bagged himself another run out to lead the league this season 🎯 Freddie claimed a 3rd whilst Bradley Gardner toiled away at the other end to end wicketless. So we got back to the sheds slightly disappointed they had racked up 224. We made a decent start in reply though as Lee Barrett and Brad went to work. They saw off the new ball before both were bowled in quick succession. Smith came in at 4, unable to hide down the order and protect his average today, and quickly gave backward point some catching practice. This sparked a mini collapse with JB falling for a duck, which was then quickly followed by Matt Lorimer also not troubling the scorers. And when Chris Lambert was unable to follow up last week’s heroics, we were in quite a bit of strife at 92-6. Thankfully Freddie and Dave were in and batted beautifully to slowly close the gap. With the sun setting, it was a pleasure to watch the lads go about their work and edge us closer to our target. A few nervy moments along the way, but genuinely a superb run chase, with both lads chalking up their 50s and ending with 69* and 67* respectively. A standing ovation saw them head off the field; what an effort! So with 5 to play, our lead remains 45 points. 55 points required to take us to the league title! Here’s hoping…

Unfortunately, the 2s had to make the long journey over to Bowling Baptist and Will Storr thought that wasn’t enough and elected to field first in the sweltering heat. Sadly, things didn’t quite go to plan as we toiled in the tough conditions against a strong batting line up. Fielding probably didn’t quite hit the standards required, with a few catches going down leading to a few batsmen going on to make 50+ scores. Will found it particularly hard going, as he went at 7 an over. Ben Wood was probably the pick of the bowlers from an economical point of view, his 12 just going for 39 runs but he went wicketless. The returning Rob Storr bagged himself 2 wickets, as did Joe Wood - demoted to the 2s due to not being able to bowl full pace. His spin didn’t last long though as his first delivery was dispatched into the adjacent field. Kieren Ashley was the only other man to pick up a wicket as Dom Kay also went without. Bowling chalked up a mammoth 320, a total that was always going to be a tough one to chase. However, we gave it our best shot. Joe and Dom raced to 66 before Joe was caught behind. The middle order were unable to capitalise on a decent start as Ben bagged a duck, Richard Bell scored 9 and Adam Hudson and Adam Carroll got 6 and 0 respectively. Dom and Will managed a flurry of boundaries each but both departed to leave us 105-7. Thankfully, the tail wagged as Dom Ferneyhough made a patient 23 before being given out caught behind off his arm… Connor Sanders managed six and out, which left the wily veterans of Kieren and Rob to put on 58 for the last wicket, with Kieren being unbeaten on 44 and Rob getting 28, his highest score since 2021! All in all, a decent effort with the bat, with perhaps the fielding letting us down a bit this week. Hopefully a big win against Silsden next week 🤞

07/08/2026

🚨 Sponsors’ Day | Saturday 8th August 🚨

Tomorrow, we are proud to be celebrating the businesses and people whose support helps keep the club thriving. These lads have committed to us for the past few seasons in sponsoring all of our kit.

Join us as the 1s take on Riddlesden at home, which is always a mouth-watering encounter.

Whilst the 2s make the long journey over to Bowling Baptist in their bid to stay in Division 2.

🍻 The bar will be open all afternoon, so come down, enjoy an afternoon of cricket, and help us say thank you to our fantastic sponsors.

A huge thank you to:

🔷 Tom Dodgson - Dodgson Farms Ltd
🔷 Dan Dodgson - Dodgson Bros
🔷 Dominic Kay - Elements M&E Ltd
🔷 Richard Hall -Malhamdale Glamping
🔷 Rob McLernon - R M Flooring Ltd

Teams:
1s - Will Smith*, Matt Lorimer+, Lee Barrett, George Beckwith, John Beckwith, Adam Crawshaw, Bradley Gardner, David Harrop, Ben Howlett, Chris Lambert and Freddie Pearson

2s - Will Storr*, Dom Ferneyhough+, Kieren Ashley, Richard Bell, Adam Carroll, Adam Hudson, Dom Kay, Connor Sanders, Rob Storr, Ben Wood and Joe Wood

05/08/2026

🏏 1s Victorious Whilst 2s Fall Just Short 🏏

Once again, huge thank you to our weekend sponsors of HAIG Joinery LTD and Gargrave Auto Services Ltd. Two fantastic local businesses, without whom, we wouldn’t have the success we’ve had these last few seasons. Thank you! 🤩

First XI
Gargrave 351-9 (45 overs)
Glusburn 67 all out (23.2 overs)
Won by 284 runs

Second XI
Long Lee 1sts 157-9 (45 overs)
Gargrave 139 all out (37.3 overs)
Lost by 18 runs

With the usual skipper away on his holidays, David Harrop was in charge at a venue which famously isn’t his favourite, but he got off to a good start by winning the toss (100% this year) and batting first. With a few absences, Dominic Kay was moved up from the 2s and opened with Bradley Gardner. The two of them saw off the new ball and reached 43 before Brad departed. Dom followed soon after, leaving Alex Lorimer and John Beckwith together at the crease. The two of them hit the ball to all parts of the ground as they cashed in on a good deck and short boundaries. John, in particular, enjoyed the boundaries with 6 sixes in his 29 ball knock. Sadly he couldn’t emulate his Friday night 100 and got caught for 48. In came Matt Lorimer, determined to find some form with the bat as the two brothers took us over 200. With another Gargrave century calling out to him, Alex skied one up and fell 14 short of his second ton for the club. But today, the batters kept coming. Out strolled Chris Lambert, who loved the short pitched bowling that kept coming his way as he also went over the ropes 5 times in his 36 ball innings. Matt departed for 27, leaving us 222-5 but Chris and the promoted Tom Goodwin rallied to put on 90. Chris, much like Alex, fell short of his century and duly notching up a fine in the book. Dave, George B and Will Peryer must have been playing on a different surface as they were out for 6,0 and 4 respectively. A hungover Billy Davis trudged out to the middle to accompany Tom and swatted two 4s to earn himself 9 not out. Tom joined the missing milestone club as he batted for his average rather than go for his 50. He finished on 43* as we piled up a mammoth 351. With the ball, it was George and Alex who rattled through the opposition. 4 catches for the keeper, Matt, we promise there was no clicking though… George bagged himself 6-31 and Alex 4-35 as we extended our lead at the top of division 1. Onto next week, where we take on the newly crowned Wynn Cup holders, Riddlesden! Should be a cracker.

Back at home, the 2s took on a strong Long Lee side. Obviously, with players missing, it’s always the 2s that take the hit as players are moved up at the drop of a hat. But we got 11 together, with the help of Skipton CC and a loan player and went toe to toe with one of the league’s stronger sides. Will Storr lost the toss, and we found ourselves fielding first. The openers valiantly saw off the new ball, but eventually Ben Wood got his way which opened the door for us. Kieren Ashley then quickly followed as new man Jacob Taylor took his first catch for the club. Progress was steady work as Long Lee dug in, but the returning Rob Storr took his first of the season courtesy of a sharp bit of work behind the sticks by Dom Ferneyhough. But let’s not mention his two dropped catches… oh… He claimed 2 for 57 on his return and Kieren 1-26 off his 10. The skipper got in on the act with some late wickets to finish with 4-49 whilst Ben finished with a miserly 2-17 from his 12. We managed to keep them to 157, a very good effort all things considered. With a bit of a shake up to the batting order, the skipper thought opening the bowling wasn’t enough, so decided to bat number 1 as well. In fairness, the change worked as he and the on loan Will Hiser-Dobson put on 52 before the captain was trapped LBW. Ben and Will continued forwards though before another LBW went against us as the loanee departed 35 and we were 71-2. There was no collapse as such though as Ben continued to find the boundary before bowled for 38 and we were 97-3. Sadly Rob made that 97-4. From here, wickets fell at regular intervals as we quickly lost our last 8 wickets for 42 runs. Dibby, Dom and Kieren fell in the middle order, leaving the inexperienced Jacob, Connor Sanders, Charlie Gibbons and Archie Shackleton with a lot to do. Jacob stuck around valiantly for 23 balls, with Connor smashing a 6 on his way to double figures. Sadly, we didn’t quite have enough as Archie bagged a duck and Charlie was left unbeaten on 2. A very decent effort but just falling short! Onto next week where we take on Bowling Baptist as we fight to stay in Division 2!

04/08/2026

🚨July 100 Club Draw🚨

100 Club July Draw Results presented by Charlie Gibbons, Tom Gibb and Dominic Ferneyhough💰

1st - Edward Cooper 65 (£100)
2nd - TJ Ferneyhough 127 (£50)
3rd - Ian Poulter 73 (£35)

Congratulations to the winners of the Gargrave Cricket 100 Club for July 💯

Please get in contact with GCC to claim your cash prizes 😎

The next draw will commence at the end of August 👍

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