News Archive 2024

1st May

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Ahmed Daud, Batley Cricket Club legend and stalwart.

Our thoughts are with his family and members of the club at this sad time.

We are also saddened to learn the passing of Bill Dove a former Bradford League umpire. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

28th April

The 1st team started their league campaign with an 8 wicket win over Farsley yesterday. 4 wkts for Kez Ahmed and 3 for Brad Schmulian help restrict the visitors to 177. Brad 58 not out, Tim Jackson 54 not out & Cieran Garner 41 got us the win and pick up 20 pts.

The 2nd team game at Farsley was called off without a ball being bowled due to a wet pitch.

The 1st team are away at Carlton today in the Heavy Woollen Cup weather permitting.
Thank you our match ball sponsor Reg Nelson.

Unfortunately today’s game at Carlton has been postponed as water had got under the covers.

We will try again next Sunday

27th April

The Gordon Rigg Bradford Premier League starts today with the 1st team at home to Farsley. The second team are away to the same opposition. Both games start at 12.00

Thank you to our ball sponsors who are

In memory of Phil Godfrey

UK Global

25th April

Thank you to Cleaning Power Services Ltd who have sponsored Cieran Garner this season!

Check out their website here: https://www.cleaningpowerservices.net

24th April

Junior registration and training (weather permitting) is on Friday at 6.30

23rd April

Happy St George’s Day

22nd April

We are running a first aid course on Tuesday 30 April starting at 6.30 in the clubhouse.

The course is free of charge to any player, parent or member of the club and is being led by Off The Ward First Aid.

Hope to see you there

21st April

Thank you to Brompton Groundcare Services who have sponsored Joel Beaumont this season!

Check out their website here: https://www.brompton-groundcareservices.co.uk

16th April

Thank you to Chris Brice who has sponsored Kez Ahmed this season!

14th April

Malcolm McGregor’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 17 April at 10.30 at Shay Grange Crematorium Heaton BD9 6ST.

Refreshment afterwards are at South Bradford Golf Club

12th April

The league have postponed the opening round of fixtures due to be played on 20 April because of the bad weather we have had leaving grounds saturated and many groundsman not being able to prepare.

These fixtures will now be played in September

10th April

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating

Love WCC

4th April

Thank you to Walker Morris who have sponsored Liam Bleazard this season!

Check out their website here: https://www.walkermorris.co.uk/

Thank you to Walker Singleton who have sponsored Jack Bleazard this season!

Check out their website here: https://www.walkersingleton.co.uk/

3rd April

Club membership is now due.

Social £30, OAP £25

Players £60

Enjoy members discounts on bar purchases once you have paid, so the sooner you pay the more you save.

Payment can be by bank transfer, cheque or cash or in person by card.

Please contact our Subs Secretary Mick Brearley, Treasurer Liam Bleazard or any club official for more details

Thank you to Tony Heaton who has sponsored Liam Collins this season!

2nd April

Our final junior indoor training is tonight before we start outside on Friday 19 April, weather permitting

29th March

We are sad to announce the passing of former player, umpire and long time supporter, Malcolm McGregor.

Our thoughts are with Malcolm’s family at this sad time

Love WCC

27th March

Yesterday, we said goodbye to our President, Gordon Rishman.

Gordon we thank you for all you did for our club over the years. We will continue to build on the foundations you have set.

Sleep well

Love WCC

24th March

Congratulations to Joel Beaumont on passing his level 2 coaching today

8th March

Gordon Rishman’s obituary
Gordon Rishman, who passed away on Monday shortly after his 92nd birthday was Woodlands Cricket Club through and through.
Before Woodlands moved to their present ground, opposing sides would travel to Oakenshaw by tram and had to walk the half mile or so from the terminus to the original ground in Woodlands hamlet.

This meant they had to pass the Rishman family home, and a very young Gordon would sit on the wall outside checking the opposition team which he would then report to his father Ralph.
As he got older, he would make his way to the ground itself to see his heroes in action.
To start with, he turned out for the 2nd XI when they were short and so when junior cricket was restarted at the club after the war he was experienced enough to skipper the side and skilled enough to head the league batting averages when he led his team to the title in 1949.
He soon established himself in the 1st XI and continued playing well into the 1970s.
Established as the team’s No 3 he would nudge and nurdle his way as the backbone of the innings. In those days of uncovered wickets, little protective wear and no helmets, it took some courage to get behind every ball.

Gordon was up to the task and proved to be one of the most difficult batsmen to dislodge throughout his career during which he batted throughout the innings on a remarkable eight occasions. He also skippered the 1st XI during the 1959 and 60 seasons.
Off the field of play, Gordon played his full part in the administration of the club and in 1983, having previously been Chairman, he became club President, a position he held until he died, as the club’s longest-serving President.

Gordon was immensely proud to be President and Life Member of the club and watch it grow from an archetypal village cricket club to become Bradford League champions in 2005. Then to follow that success with nine further league trophies and go on to become Yorkshire club champions in 2022 and 2023.

He was the perfect ambassador for the club and represented it with distinction.
Gordon’s connection with Woodlands was a family affair. His father Ralph was Captain and President. His nephew Anthony Throup was a spin bowler and Uncle Sid played for the club as wicketkeeper prior to a Bradford League career with Bankfoot and Bowling Old Lane.
Privately, Gordon had a major career change during his 40s when he undertook a university degree in podiatry. Such was his determination to succeed that when Huddersfield University opened a School of Chiropody, Gordon was its first Principal.
Throughout his life Gordon was supported by two wonderful wives. Cynthia gave her full support particularly during the time of his studies until she unfortunately passed away. After some years of living alone Gordon met Christine who has given fantastic support in the latter years of his life when Gordon often endured ill health.
Gordon will be sadly missed by Christine, family, everyone at Woodlands and all who had the good fortune to know him.

5th March

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart we have to announce that club President Gordon Rishman has passed away.

A gentleman and friend to all, he will be sorely missed.

Our love and thoughts are with Christine and his family.

Love WC

20th February

Sponsor a match ball for only £25!

Match ball sponsors will be featured on social media for that match!

woodlandscricketclub@gmail.com

18th February

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN 2024!

We are looking for new sponsors for the 2024 season and offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities.

Check out our sponsorship packages here:
https://woodlandscricketclub.co.uk/sponsorship

If you are interested in sponsoring please contact us via direct message or through email: woodlandscricketclub@gmail.com

15th February

Back for 2024 is player sponsorship!

For £150 you can sponsor an individual player from either our 1st XI or our 2nd XI.
What you will receive:
Website advert including logo and link to your website.
An advertisement within our programme.
Social media acknowledgement
Feature on social media with chosen player if that player has produced a notable match performance.

If you would like to sponsor a player please contact us directly or via email:
woodlandscricketclub@gmail.com

14th February

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ossett stalwart Bob Schofield.

Our thoughts are with Bob’s family and all of our friends at Ossett

Love WCC

5th February

Our junior nets start tomorrow 6pm till 7pm in the sportshall. All welcome.

30th January

Maintenance work continues throughout the year. A mild winter’s day allowed a start to be made on the staining of the fixed seating outside the Sports Hall - the seats having been earlier stripped back to bare wood.

28th January

LAST MAN STANDS!

Entries close tomorrow at 4pm, only £10 to enter!

All are welcom

23rd January

Congratulations to our Last Man Stands winner who won over £500

We start again with a new game. £10 to enter. All entries by 4pm on Monday.

All welcome

22nd January

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Hartshead Moor chairman, Tony Dickinson. Our thoughts are with his family and our friends at Hartshead Moor at this sad time

Love WCC

18th January 2024

The draw for the 1st round if the Heavy Woollen cup has been made and sees us away at Carlton with the game scheduled for 21 April.

We have a bye in the first round of the Crowther Cup but are away to Townville in the second round with the game to be played on 2 June

1st January 2024

Happy New Year, love all at WCC