Simply the best

Simply the best

I met Bob the day I joined Prestwich Cricket Club. As was the way, I was immediately asked to umpire a Sunday XI fixture. I don’t remember much about the game but enjoyed time at the bar discussing all things sport. That was 58 years ago and from that session we...
Bob Hinchliffe

Bob Hinchliffe

It is with immense sadness as we announce that Bob passed away yesterday after a long illness. Our sincere and heartfelt condolences go to Helen, Katy, Sally and all the family. He was and always will be a legend of Prestwich CTBC and a giant of grassroots cricket in...
That’s a wrap

That’s a wrap

The final action of the 2024 cricket season was a 3XI game up at Littleborough Lakeside in the Sunday Premier Division. Nick Carter’s Thirds, deputised by Karl West on this occassion, and already winners of the Sunday Premier Cup last month, went into this game...
U13s Champion of Champions

U13s Champion of Champions

Prestwich U13A team finished their season off in style to become GMCL Champion of Champions. As winners of the West division one, they were pitched against Greenfield, winners of East division one. The end-of-season showdown was held last Saturday morning at Heaton CC...
Cricket Junior Presentation

Cricket Junior Presentation

The annual presentation evening for our junior cricket teams will take place on Friday October 4. The event will celebrate the performances and achievements of Prestwich youngsters from the Under 9 teams through to the Under 18s. The event will be held in the...
Firsts share Lancs Cup with Ormskirk

Firsts share Lancs Cup with Ormskirk

After a fine start in the first attempt at this game a fortnight ago in Blackpool, Prestwich were again showing early promise in the rerun at Ormskirk’s ground on Sunday. Ryan Maddock struck with just the second ball of the day as Jack Doyle took a smart catch...