What happened this month 104 years ago

What happened this month 104 years ago

Today, we reprint the words of a short article from the Manchester Guardian 104 years ago – during the First World War. Prestwich played against Glossop in the Lancashire & Cheshire Federation, and here is the match report as it appeared on June 5th, 1916....
Legend has it…

Legend has it…

There has been many a cricketing caper over the past 180 years since Prestwich Cricket Club was first founded. Some have been retold over time, some forgotten, some no doubt embellished. Today, we recall three short tales going back to the mid to late 1800s which have...
Pete’s flower power

Pete’s flower power

Today, our first XI were scheduled to host Woodbank in the Premier Division. Last year’s corresponding fixture saw the visitors win by four wickets, despite an innings of 77 from Sam Holden. Best home batting and bowling performances against Woodbank are...
A crowd pulling cup victory in 1893

A crowd pulling cup victory in 1893

Back in 1893, the Middleton & District Cricket League was formed and Prestwich competed against teams from Stand, Middleton, Rhodes, Chadderton and Castleton Moor. Unsworth and Thornham joined the year after. Prestwich progressed to the Challenge Cup Final in that...
RAMBLINGS OF A CRICKET ADMINISTRATOR

RAMBLINGS OF A CRICKET ADMINISTRATOR

Message from Mike Hall on his current thoughts on local cricket, and how and if it may resume in the GMCL: “I sincerely hope that this note finds you and your families well and in good spirits. We have all been affected by what is the most difficult of...