The club currently has 130 juniors in 10 junior sides, and three senior sides.

The opening ceremony will be completed by David Lloyd, and other cricket dignitaries including representatives from the Lancashire Cricket Board will also be present.

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1st XI Sunday 26th April  0 9 –  Bacup (Away) 

1. Charlie Cottam (Capt)
2. Joe Beneduce
3. Chris Bleazard
4. Stuart Grant
5. Joe Hawke
6. Ben Heap
7. Scott Hope
8. Paddy Martin
9. Jack McGregor (Wkt)
10. Jonny Russell
11. Nathan Rimmington (Pro)

Meet 11-45 Sunday and report to the Nets noon Saturday

2nd  XI Sunday 26th April 2009 -  Bacup (Home) 

FROM

1. Paul Stansfield (Capt)
2. Fergus Bailey
3. Phil Edmondson
4. Phil Haggerty
5. Adam Hope
6. Max Howells
7. Paddy Howley
8. Michael Lee
9. Matt Marquis
10. Joe Martin
11. Kieron Tighe
12. Jonny Whitehead
13. Matt Walker

 Meet 11-30 Sunday and report to the Nets at noon Saturday

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Help raise valuable funds for Christie’s and your own Cricket Club by taking part in the Christie’s Cricket Club Cycle Challenge.

The Manchester to Blackpool bike ride takes place this year on Sunday 12th July, 2009 and it promises to be a fantastic day out for all.

The annual Manchester to Blackpool bike ride is Christie’s most successful sponsored event. Last year, keen cyclists including children, pensioners and disabled athletes were amongst the thousands who completed the ride.

It has been agreed that 50% of pledges and sponsorship that is raised by participating Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB) Clubs and their supporters can be retained by the Clubs to help with their own fundraising and development initiatives, and the other 50% to Christie’s – the LCCC chosen charity partner for 2009.

The ride will start from Old Trafford Football Club, with riders cycling along country lanes to finish beside the Mirror Ball on the South promenade in Blackpool. The course is approx 60 miles and people of all ages and abilities take part every year.

Among the LCB personnel already committed to taking part are Andrew Hayhurst, the LCB Director of Cricket and Paul Bryson, LCB Cricket Development Manager.

To make the day even bigger, Blackpool Cricket Club will be hosting a “Family Day” where participants, plus their family and friends can enjoy themselves during and after the race.

The feel good factor doesn’t end there. On Wednesday 22nd July, all the participants and supporters will have opportunity to attend the official “Christie’s Day” at Old Trafford, when Lancashire Lightning take on the Surrey Brown Caps in the NatWest Pro40.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at a reduced price of £10 for adults and £5 for children (under16) – of which a further 50% will be donated to Christie’s.

Here’s how you can take part -

•   You can enter on your own or as a team/Club by registering at www.bike-events.com
•  Once you have secured your place to register please contact the LCCC Development Association on 0161 282 4099 or e-mail GChubb@lccc.co.uk
•  Christie’s will then send you a fundraising pack including a T-shirt for the big day.
• Everyone who raises money for Christie’s will receive a certificate and a medal for anyone who raises over £25.

 For more information, please visit the Lancashire Cricket Board website:

http://www.lancashirecricket.co.uk/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=872

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LHCC  XI

Saturday  18th April  – Heaton (Home) 

1. Charlie Cottam
2. Oliver Bayliff
3. Joe Beneduce
4. Chris Bleazard
5. Joe Hawke
6. Ben Heap
7. Scott Hope
8. Max Howells
9. Jack McGregor
10. Paul Stansfield
11. Matt Walker

 Meet 11-45

LHCC XI

Sunday 19th April  – v Sale (Home) 

FROM

1. Phil Haggerty
2. Fergus Bailey
3. Phil Edmondson
4. Stuart Grant
5. Adam Hope
6. Paddy Howley
7. Paddy Martin
8. Joe Martin
9. Kieron Tighe
10. Jonny Whitehead
11. Players from Saturdays squad

Meet 11-45

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A big thank you to all those who attended LHCC Cricket Force day at the club and assisted with the tidying and painting ahead of the Friendly at Palace Shield team Grimsargh

LOWERHOUSE XI – 182-4                                        GRIMSARGH XI – 99 all out

Jack McGregor 33                                                          Declan Bailey 3-31

Joe Martin 31*                                                               Max Howells 2-15

Patrick Martin 28*                                                        Matt Marquis 1-6

Fergus Bailey 26*                                                           Fergus Bailey 1-8

Max Howells 26                                                              Matt Walker 1-15

Matt Walker 11                                                              Oliver Bayliff 0-25

Oliver Bayliff 9*

Lewis Marsden 1

Skipper Paul Stansfield was very please with the efforts of the youngsters

LYTHAM 1st X1 158 – 9                                        LOWERHOUSE 1st XI – 160-7

Scott Hope 2-11                                                       Jonathan Finch 40

Fergus Bailey 2-15                                                   Patrick Martin 37*

Joe Hawke 2-29                                                      Charlie Cottam 20                                                 

Johnny Russell 2- 30                                               Jack McGregor 19

                                                                                  Stuart Grant 14

A nail biting finish to the game saw Patrick Martin strike a 4 off the last ball to win the match.

In other news, Lowerhouse have lost the services of Jonathan Finch for the season.

A recent change of role with the ECB and circumstances beyond his control will mean that Finch is unable to play cricket on Sundays.  

He has therefore transferred to Rainhill in the Liverpool Competition.

Cricket manager Stan Heaton said “This is a serious loss for the club as Finchy is an outstanding league cricketer. But we respect his decision and accept his need to play 25 games a season rather than 10. We wish Finchy well. At this stage this is for one season only and we plan to see him back at LHCC in 2010”

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