Jan 102021
 

Crimble from above Queens Park2021 will see the 100th anniversary of cricket at one of the finest grounds in Lancashire. Heywood Cricket Club has been in existence since 1865 but it was only in 1921 that the club first played at the beautiful Crimble ground that is still its home today. Heywood had played at two other locations in Click here for more ….

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Nov 272018
 

Batting AmateurIn the latest of a series of articles reflecting on some of the best cricketers to have played for Heywood, STEVE McHUGH looks at the achievements of the leading all-time amateur run-scorers for the Club. Thanks for most of the facts and figures must go to the late Vernon Connolly and Flo Cromarty, and now Click here for more ….

May 232016
 

HEYWOOD’S determined efforts to beat the weekend monsoons and stage their Lancs KO Cup first round game on schedule just failed to be rewarded in a last-gasp defeat by Burnley. Few people could have thought the game would have gone on when Crimble was virtually flooded on Saturday night. But a team of volunteers, including Click here for more ….

May 192016
 

Lesley MorleyA FAMILY Fun Day on Bank Holiday Monday, May 2, has been deemed an outstanding success. A sizeable crowd descended on Crimble to sample the many attractions organised by the Club’s new hardworking social section. Their efforts were rewarded as families – many experiencing Heywood Cricket Club for the first time – were able to Click here for more ….

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May 182016
 

THE thriving new social section Crimble has several events in the pipeline hoping to attract support from members and the general public. A race night is on Friday, June 3 (7.30), when junior training will be shortened to enable families to get in on the fun. Pasties, pies and pea will be available on the Click here for more ….

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Apr 122016
 

BY STEVE MCHUGH: HEYWOOD are staying optimistic that Saturday’s opening game at home to Glossop (12.30) in the Premier Division of the new Greater Manchester Cricket League will go ahead. The shocking winter and early spring weather has meant that grounds at most clubs have suffered in some way or other, and Crimble has been Click here for more ….

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Apr 062016
 

HEYWOOD’S book of pre-season action has bitten the dust. Following Middleton’s decision to call off entertaining Heywood at Towncroft on Saturday, two friendlies arranged for Crimble this weekend have also had to be abandoned. Heywood’s second team were due to host Bamford Fieldhouse on Saturday, with the first team planning action against Norden on Sunday. Click here for more ….

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Apr 012016
 

A FLAVOUR of the new cricket season comes to Crimble on Sunday. England’s bid to lift the World Twenty20 Cup in the final against the West Indies will be shown on the TV in the lounge at Heywood Cricket Club, who are hoping for a good turn-out to generate plenty of atmosphere! The pre-match coverage Click here for more ….

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Mar 292016
 

HEYWOOD Cricket Club is mourning the passing of one of its best-known members. George Kitchen has died at the age of 77. He was one of a well-known pair of brothers at Crimble, his brother Joe being the club’s top-all-time leading wicket-taker until his mark was overtaken by current president Bob Cross. George’s main cricket Click here for more ….

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Mar 162016
 

JUNIORREG0001CRIMBLE springs to life over the next few days with one important annual event and an initiative sparked by the new Social Committee. The Junior Registration Night is (as we write) tomorrow night, Thursday, March 17 (7.30pm), when parents and young players can learn about all the benefits of being involved with Heywood Cricket Club Click here for more ….

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Oct 202015
 

DANNYa0001Heywood will have a new captain and paid man for the club’s first season in the Greater Manchester Cricket League (GMCL). Although the 2015 season has barely ended, the club’s committee has worked hard to put in place plans for 2016, which will see some significant changes from last season. Firstly, Chris Humphreys has been Click here for more ….

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Jun 232015
 

The Bury CC facility that has been used as the template for our own As many members and supporters will know the club are planning to construct a new changing facility over the winter months. The project has been instigated by Kate Cross to ensure that future generations of young players at Crimble have not only excellent facilities but also appropriate facilities. In particular the project will allow girls Click here for more ….