Back after a decade – THE JAM RESTART – Live at the Club
After a decade away, the amazing Jam Tribute band THE JAM RESTART have reformed for two comeback gigs, one of them being at Lowerhouse Cricket…
Change of AGM Date
The annual general meeting will now take place on 22nd March 2017 from 7.30pm onwards.
1914 – Billy Cook took all 10 wickets!
Paul Kaye has been in touch after seeing our post of the 1932 team which included a photo of his Great Grandad – Billy Cook….
1932 – First Team Photo
Another find by Anne Cochrane – the first team photo of 1932 with players such as St Hill and Helm Spencer as featured in many…
1900 – The Manchester Times – Lancashire League and Lowerhouse Review
Below is another great find from Anne Cochrane – a review of the Lancashire League in 1900 including a review of the club below it…
Photo Archive now up to date!
Our image archive now totals at 10,476 photos, yes over 10,000. We’ve been getting the site in order over the winter as accessibility to the…
Tony Benneworth contact details
A notice from Stan – ex Pro and indeed Lowerhouse legend Tony Beneworth has been in touch. Anyone wishing to contact him is welcome to…
1872: First Team Photo
Another cracking find from Anne Cochrane – the first team in 1872 (that’s 144 years ago!) – I’m sure this attire wouldn’t go a miss…
2017 Lowerhouse Senior Fixtures
All the fixtures have been added to our events page here. Lowerhouse begin the 125th Lancashire League Campaign on Easter Sunday 16th April 2017 with…
2017 Worsley Cup Draw and Twenty20 Group Draw
Lowerhouse have drawn Rawtenstall in the Worlsey Cup 2017. The full draw is as follows: Preliminary Round Saturday 29th April Lowerhouse v Rawtenstall First Round…
Our take on 1991 – Jez Hope & Stan Heaton
Paul Hargreaves writes fantastic articles for the club, in particular the 1991 season. As a player this was a strange season and felt, to me…
Our take on 1991 – Jez Hope & Stan Heaton
Paul Hargreaves writes fantastic articles for the club, in particular the 1991 season. As a player this was a strange season and felt, to me…
New Signing
Lowerhouse are delighted to sign, subject to league approval, Curtis Meehan from Padiham Cricket Club. Curtis played with current captain Ben Heap during his year…
The Original Lowerhouse Pavilion
For those who are unaware, where the clubhouse is currently located has not always been it’s permanent home. With a history of over 150 years,…
Burnleys Best Bonfire is back!
SATURDAY 5th NOVEMBER 2016 Sponsored by Gates open at 5.15pm – Bonfire lighting at 6.30pm – Professional Firework Display at 7.30pm ADULTS £2.50 • CHILDREN £1…
Driveway Update from Stan
We managed to get the driveway done today. Many thanks to Bob, Vinny and Brian for their help. We may put some more down next…
Catch up with the new skipper!
We announced a couple of weeks ago that Charlie would be standing down after over a decade stint as Lowerhouses most decorated and successful captain…
Catch up with the new 2nd Team Skipper!
It’s all change at the House with the first and second eleven both getting new skippers! With Owen taking the reigns of the second team,…
1917 – William Whittaker – A Tribute
Lest we forget. There are many commemorations as we live through the centenary years of the Great War. At Lowerhouse C.C. we need to remember…
Stan’s Weekly News
LOWERHOUSE CC NEWS SPONSORED BY H.RIGG PROPERTIES Thanks To Shelly Heap for her magnificent efforts in raising £1200 from the Fun Day. Along with very…
Stan's Weekly News
LOWERHOUSE CC NEWS SPONSORED BY H.RIGG PROPERTIES Thanks To Shelly Heap for her magnificent efforts in raising £1200 from the Fun Day. Along with very…
1979: A trip down Lowerhouse Lane
Many of the important world events of 1979 centred on the always turbulent middle-east region. The Shah of Iran was ousted, and next door in…
1978: A trip down Lowerhouse Lane
In 1978 the Camp David Summit between Israel and Eygpt, with Jimmy Carter playing the honest broker, would lead to Nobel Peace prizes all round….