JOHN SMITH 1945-2010

JOHN SMITH 1945-2010

It is with great sadness that we record the death of John Smith a former member of PCTBC. He passed away last Sunday. John played for both Prestwich and Stand CC at 1st X1 level in the sixties with distinction and a great air of flair and determination . He always...
GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

All four sections of the Club are going from strength to strength and I thought it might well be useful for you all to know what we are planning in the future as a club. This year has seen us complete a £600k investment in facilities, supported in part by funders...
NATWEST FUNDRAISER A BIG HIT

NATWEST FUNDRAISER A BIG HIT

The visit of three cricketing stars ensured a fun day and tournament at Prestwich Cricket Club was a big hit. Former Test player Angus Fraser and England Ladies star Katherine Brunt attended the NatWest Cricketforce fundraiser at The Heys on Monday, as did England...
T20 – THIS COMING MONDAY

T20 – THIS COMING MONDAY

A feast of cricket is coming to Prestwich on Bank Holiday Monday – with a visit from international stars. A NatWest Cricketforce fundraiser is taking place at Prestwich Cricket Club and involving a Twenty/20 competition with three other local clubs. There will...
TEAM WARD COMPLETE BLACKPOOL RIDE

TEAM WARD COMPLETE BLACKPOOL RIDE

Wardie, OB, Sledge, Boiley and Adam successfully completed their recent charity Manchester to Blackpool bike ride and in doing so, raised in the region of £3000 for various good causes. Well done to them! OB has penned a brief review of the trip for you enjoyment:...
THE END FOR THE SHANTY TOWN?

THE END FOR THE SHANTY TOWN?

A NEW road could be built next to Prestwich Metrolink station as part of a plan to build a plot of new houses. Landowners Frank and Aileen Hall want to demolish a number of derelict buildings on a triangular plot sited between the tram station, Heys Road and...