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Ladies Dinner

The Ladies Dinner was held on Monday 5th March at the Dog & Gun Crosshills. The dinner was held to thank those who helped last year and to plan the tea rota for this forthcoming season. A special thanks went to Ladies Secretary Christine Knappy for her hard work.

Sponsorship Opportunity

For match ball sponsors and advert board sponsors for the forthcoming season please contact Hugh Sugden or Paul Tatterton. There is also the opportunity for prime sponsorship placement on Silsden CC brand new Scorebox. For price and sizing quotations please contact 07775530199.

Previous Fundraising Event

Saturday 24th April saw the first of this year's fundraisers, the Chicken & Mouse disco playing music from the 70s, 80s & 90s.

The First Team's winning draw against Steeton and the Second Team's win generated a celebratery mood and the event was supported by 70+ players and their families plus supporters of the Club. Many made the extra effort and came in fancy dress as can be seen from the photos(maybe we should have had a prize for the best, though I wouldn't have liked to be the judge!)

Thanks to The Craven Heifer, Skipton, for providing the delicious pies, the sale of which, in addition to the raffle and ticket money, enabled almost £400 to be raised on the night.

The Chicken & Mouse fancy dress disco

2010 Season Prize Winners

1st XI Batting - Craig Thornton - Ave: 35.45 - 390 runs, including a best of 62 no at Knaresborough plus 4 other scores of 40 or more

1st XI Bowling - Corey Jacobs - Ave: 17.03 - 62 wickets and a best of 7-45 against Tong Park Esholt

1st XI Fielding - Phil Binner- 4 "Ellicott" fielding points as awarded by umpires

1st XI Player of the Year - Corey Jacobs

2nd XI Batting - Andrew Pullen - Ave: 55.22 - 497 runs, with a best of 106 no at Woodhouse

2nd XI Bowling - Keiran Lawrence- Ave: 13.36 - 39 wickets in 157.2 overs, with a best of 7-54 at Ben Rydding

2nd XI Fielding - Alex Bradbury/Stuart Tillotson - 4 "Eric Money" fielding points each as awarded by umpires

2nd XI Player of the Year - Andrew Pullen

Clubman of the Year - Hugh Sugden

Silsden CC Junior 2011 Averages Uploaded

The Silsden CC Junior averages for the 2011 season have now been uploaded to the Junior section of the website. We a proud to announce that some Silsden players reached the UAJCA qualifying standards. click here>

End Of Season Message

The end of another season is now upon us and the club would like to thank all persons who helped out during the 2011 campaign. There is obviously a lot of work behind the scenes and firstly the committe and officials would like to thank those who kept the club on the straight and narrow this year. The ground was once again in top condition due to the work of Stuart, Hugh and Joe, culminating in Silsden hosting a Yorkshire u12 game and a u15 Taveners semi final between Huddersfield and Bradford and with the new scorebox in full flow the ground was ranked among the best in the league.

Captains Lee Bilbrough and Chris Barrett did excellent jobs with both teams in what was an consolidation year and hopefully we can build on that next year.

Once again the tea ladies and junior refreshment helpers worked wonders in providing an superb service and contributing to our funds. Several juniors played senior cricket this year and thanks to Tim, Andy and Paul, plus all the scorers and parents who helped run the junior section this yearr.

Finally thanks to sponsors and contributors for their financial support. We will have a seasons playing review to follow but on behalf of the club thank you to one and all.

Junior Presentations 2011 : Sunday 30th October

There was a massive turn out on Sunday afternoon in the Clubhouse for the junior prize presentation. Tim Sugden thanked all the coaches, helpers, scorers and refreshment staff . Under 13 & 15s manager, Tim Sugden then gave a review of the season for his sides, before Paul Webber gave a comprehensive account of the u11s season in which they finished as League runners up. Awards were presented by Andy Pullen. more>

Royal and Ministerial Visitors to Silsden Cricket Club

Following the visit of Sports Minister Mr Gerry Sutcliffe and the then local MP Anne Cryer to the opening of our new sports facility, Princess Anne flew in whilst on official duty in the village. more>

2012 Programme

We are planning to produce a programme for the forthcoming season. These will be in standard form with a weekly update inserted to include teams, reports, club news, fixtures etc. They will be distributed to various outlets on a weekly basis as well as being available on match days through out the 22 week season. Advertisement space is £25 per block, £50 per quarter, £100 per half and £200 for a full page. No moneies will be asked for untill we have enough advertisers. Should you want or know a potential advertiser please contact 1st XI captain Lee Bilbrough : 07966 336618.

Sports Persons Dinner A Huge Success

Sildsen Cricket Club's 7th Sportspersons dinner held on Friday 11th November in the clubhouse was hailed a huge sucess. MC J K Roberts started proceedings with a 2 minute silience for Remembrance Day and continued to organise events throughout the night. Guests were treated to a superb five course meal served by members of our junior section. Arnie Sidebottom entertained us with tales from his cricketing and football days and comedian Nicky Newsome brought the house down. Funds raised on the night will go the Cricket Club as well as a £200 donation to Manorlands Hospice.more>

Arnie Sidebottom auctions a signed bat & Tim Sugden with the waiters

Passing Of Ex Captain Eric Barsby

Silsden Cricket Club were sad to hear of the passing of former player Mr Eric Barsby who died peacefully during the Christmas break. Eric succeeded Alan Mason as first team captain for the 1962 season and led the side to our one and only Wadilove Cup success that same year. He captained the side again in the 1963 season. He retired after the 1963 season. Also a playing member of Silsden Golf Club, he had the honour to be club captain and president on two occasions. Details of the service will to be anounced soon.

Sports Persons Dinner 2010

Our sporting dinner held on Friday 24th September 2010 at the Sports Club was a great success. Mick from The Craven Heifer provided the excellent food which was distributed by waiters made up from our junior players. The room was entertained by our MC J K Roberts, guest speaker ex-Everton, Forest and Leeds footballer Duncan McKenzie plus top comedian Billy Bean. There was a raffle and auction of sporting memorabilia.

New Scoreboard Opening Ceremony

On Saturday 23rd April 2011 Silsden Cricket Club officially opened it's brand new scorebox with garage space underneath. The Chairman Tim Sugden thanked all those who contributed to the realisation of the scorebox, most notably his brother Hugh Sugden who built the scorebox, Julian Spinks at ESU for supplying the electronics and Andy Snowdon for putting the electrics in the scorebox. Club Stalwarts Ian Pullen and Bob Savage cut the ribbon and Airedale and Wharfedale League President Alan Atkinson spoke enthusiastically about the excellent facilities at Silsden CC and wished them every success for the new season. The new scorebox has a spacious garage on the ground floor and a fully functioning electronic scoreboard above on the first floor. more>

Sports Club Worlds Biggest Coffee Update

Joanne Sugden and her work collegues from Airedale Hospital held a coffee morning at the sports club on the morning of Saturday 1st October. A big thank you for all those who attended and helped out. The selling of home made cakes and a tombola raised £300 for Mcmillan Nurses.

Committee Volunteers Needed

The Cricket Club require someone to act as a trustee on the Sports Field Trust Committie, any voulenters? Also, Is there anyone wanting to sit on the Sports Club Comittiee? Please let us know ASAP.

Senior Results 10th September 2011

Both teams played excellently on the last day of the season. The 1st XI fought hard away at Hall Park, picking up all 6 points making them climb above rivals Addingham in the table. The 2nd XI set a decent score in the first innings with most batters contributing well. They had to make do with a makeshift bowling side due to injuries and struggled to bowl out the tail enders. Both sides pulled back their form in the latter half of the season. more>

Silsden CC Hosted UAJCL Under 12s v Nidderdale Test

Silsden hosted the third UAJCL Under 12s Test team. The side contained three Silsden players; captain Ben Sugden, Max Orviss and Nick Firth. The match against Nidderdale was played on Sunday 28th August at 2pm but the 30 overs game was reduced due to the rain.

Silsden CC Field Five Juniors In The UAJCL Under 12s

Five Silsden players took to the field as the Under 12s league team beat the Bradford league at Idle Cricket Club on Sunday 31st July. Bradford batting first scored 113 all out with captain Ben Sugden taking two wickets and Max Orviss taking two fine catches. UAJCL knocked off the runs for the loss of 5 wickets; Will Rob, Ellis Hudson and Nick Firth all batted with Wilsden's Jacob Jagger top scoring. They were well supported by Matt Fleetwod and Charlie Hall in a very good victory. Liam Dyson was team coach and Terry Thompson the official in the middle.

Silsden CC Represents First Ever UAJCL All Girl Under 11 Side

Silsden CC junior Jessica Savage-Tatterton was selected to play in the UAJCL's first ever all girls under -11 representative side who took on a boys team at Steeton on Wednesday 13 July. Although the boys won the game by 54 runs the girls, having only had just one coaching session from Charlotte Boulton and one practise match, showed great promise and enthusiasm against the more experienced boys.

Jessica bowled a tidy spell and, when batting, hit one of only two fours scored by the girls when she connected with a loose delivery and smashed it high over the inner ring of fielders to the midwicket boundary.

Jessica follows a 40+ year continuous family connection with Silsden CC. Dad Paul Tatterton is Club Treasurer and has just completed 25 consecutive seasons with the Club and grandad Bob Savage played from 1968 to the early 1990's, served on the Committee and is a past Club Chairman and President.

Jessica Savage-Tatterton (Back row- Far left)

Yorkshire Junior County Cricket Victory At Silsden Cricket Club

Silsden Cricket Club were highly praised for the hosting of the Yorkshire Under 11s County Cricket match against Cumbria Under 11s on Tuesday 14th June 2011. The Yorkshire side were victorious in an excellent display of cricketing skills.

Silsden CC Host Yorkshire Under 11s v Cumbria Under 11

Later in the month a UAJCL Joe Lumb game was played against Leeds on Sunday 26th June. This was for the league Under 17 representative side.

1st XI Deducted Points

The League has officially come to the decision to deduct 5 points from the Silsden 1st XI Team for incorrectly filling in the form of a new player which therefore made the player ineligable at the time of playing.

New 1st XI Captain Announced

Lee Billbrough has been announced as the 1st XI team captain for the forthcomming 2011 season. The flame headed keeper/batsman is a consistent top proformer for the club. Lee replaces Hugh Sugden who has captained the side for the last 7 years. The club sees this season as a year for consolidation after 2 concurrent relegation years. The movers and new recruits will be announced soon.

The Passing of Ian Emmott

It is with great sadness that the club has learnt of the death of Ian Emmott, former player, Umpire, Secretary & Treasurer of the League Umpires Association and friend of the club. Our thoughts and condolences go to Adrian and his family and friends.

Winter Indoor Nets Confirmed

Senior winter indoor nets will start at JMS Cricket in Keighley from Tuesday 15th February. The practise sessions will be 8-9pm.

Junior winter indoor nets will start at South Craven School for 7.30pm to 8.30pm each Monday starting on the 14th Feb. more>

New Kit for 2010-11 Season Now Available

Silsden CC are pleased to announce that the new range of club merchandise is now available. Follow link for Photos and more details. more>

New Scorebox New Build Starts

Images of the plans for the proposed new scorebox can now be viewed in the Gallery section. Fundraising activities for the scorebox will be held throughout the season. more>

Senior Practice Days

Senior training sessions are Tuesday evenings. Click link for more details more>

Passing Of Silsden CC Stalwart Derek Jackson

Silsden Cricket Club is saddened by the passing of MrDerek Jackson who passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning peacefully at his Silsden home. Derek was truly a remarkable and unique figure who carried out every duty the club had to offer. As a high quality alrounder; very capable batsman, leg spin and googly bowler, he played for the club through five decades and was well known throughout the Airedale Wharfedale league. He was first team captain 1968-72, second team captain 1981-83, club secretray 1960-66, club tresurer 1977-78, chairman 1973-74, president 1984-88 and a vice president. He also served as a trustee of the sports field. Derek was also a good golfer and a past captain of Silsden golf club. The tradition was carried on with son David who played for Silsden and grandson Sam who plays with the Under 11s. Our thoughts are with Barbara, David and Linda and all the grandchildren and greatgrand children. Ian pullen and Tim Sugden said that it's the end of an era, these people who put so much time into a club are no longer about and derek's endevours over the past years will not be forgotten. A minutes silence will be observed at Silsden 2nd XI match at home this week and at the 1st XI match next week. The funeral will take place on Friday 6th August at 1pm at St James'.

County Junior Sides To Play At Silsden CC - Called Off

Due to heavy overnight rain the efforts of Stuart and groundstaff were all in vein as todays county game has been called off.

Silsden CC are proud to announce that it had been selected to host Yorkshire v Cumbria 'Under 12s' Junior match was due to play on Thursday 22nd July 2010. The game was a 11.30 start playing 50 overs each.

County Junior Sides To Play At Silsden CC - Called Off - Rain

Yorkshire v Cumbria 'Under 12s' Juniors to be hosted at Silsden CC. more>

Keighley Cup

Silsden bowed out of the Keighley Cup on Friday at Oxenhope. The home side made 164 in thier 20 overs, Pick of the bowling was Corey Jacobs 3-27. Silsden were reduced to 50-8 before a 9th wicket stand between Alex bradbury 35 and Jack Robinson 21 Silsden closing on 111-8 .

Junior Call up

Congratulations to William Pullen on his selection in the UAJCL test team for the match on Sunday 1st August v Nidderdale at Knarsborough Forest.

Ben Sugden Scores Winning Runs for UAJCL Taveners Victory

The UAJCL Taveners under 11s recorded victory over York on Sunday at Cullingworth. Batting first, York scored 155 all out. Silsden's Ben Sugden taking 1-23 in his 5 overs and took a fine outfield catch off the leg spin of Wilsden's Jacob Jagger. In reply, the UAJCL Taveners made steady progress until well behind the run rate, Wharfedale's Freddie Binns crashed 52 to take the home side close to thir target. Needing 2 runs to win from 2 balls, Freddie went for the second run only to be run out with the umpire giving a short run. So enter Ben Sugden requiring 2 for victory off the last ball. He flicked the ball to the legside boundry for a 4 to give the UAJCL Taveners a memerable victory.

Minutes Silence

A minutes silience will be held at our 1st XI match on Saturday against Wharfedale in memory of Mr John Auchinleck who passed away this week aged 92. John was a former player, the Groundsman, club Treasurer 1950-53, club President 1968-70 and a vice President for over 40 years. His funeral was held on Friday 23rd July with refreshments at the clubhouse his son Richard also a former player thanked the club and was suitably impressed with the facilities we now have.

Club Database

In order to compile an up to date database, can all Players and social members please send a blank email entited Database to Stuart Tillotson or Paul Tatterton. This will enable the club to email correspondence.

Can all senior players, junior players and social members please download the Excel file Club Registration Form Season 2010, fill it in and then email it back to Stuart Tillotson or Paul Tatterton. The club will then print the Registration Form and get you to sign and pay your subscriptions at the earliest opportunity.

County Junior Sides To Play At Silsden CC

Silsden CC are proud to announce that it has been selected to host Yorkshire v Cumbria 'Under 12s' Junior match on Thursday 22nd July 2010. The game is a 11.30 start playing 50 overs each. Please come down to support the club and to watch the cricketing stars of the future.

Under 13 Friendly v Clitheroe

Silsden entertained Clitheroe in an under 13 game on Wednesday 2nd June on a baking hot day. The tourists made 105. Tthe Appleyard brothers gave Silsden a good start before putting on 50 for the first wicket. Steady wickets fell and Silsden finished 20 runs short. Photos and presentations followed in what was a sucessful day for both clubs. A possible return fixture is being arranged for august.

Please Support The Next Event - John Driver Sat 22nd May

Fund raising events confirmed for the forth coming season in aid of the new scorebox and new practice area field:

Sat 22nd May John Driver popular local singer

Sat 17th July Little Eathquakes local Rock covers band. Click to hear band.

Sat 14th Aug Rob Thorne Ceilidh Band

Pre-season Friendly * Cancelled *

Silsden's Under 11s Eagles match against Horsforth on Friday 16th April has been cancelled. This match would have been the return fixture to the one played at Silsden last September. The junior fixture lists can be seen in the Junior Fixtures section.

See the full fixture list UAJCL website.

Derby Match Silsden CC v Steeton CC- Sat 24th April

Thank you to Dave at The Old Star Inn, Steeton for sponsoring our local derby against Steeton CC. Please turn up in numbers for the first derby of the season, followed by a 70s, 80s, 90 Disco in the club house.

Another New Arrival

Congratulations to First XI Team skipper Simon Cox on the arrival of his baby boy. Archie John William Cox was born 8th March at 5.57am and weighed in at 8lb 15oz.

Congratulations

Congratulations to ex Silsden CC Player Matt Pininger and Jen on the arrival of their new baby Girl.

Our Austrailian Overseas player for the forth coming season, Corey Jacobs, played against Matt recently in the Bendigo league taking 3 wickets for 20 runs off 15 overs.