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2025 Cricket Collective Awards

2025 Cricket Collective Awards The Cheshire and Lancashire Cricket Collective Awards 2025 took place on Tuesday 26th August at Emirates Old Trafford. This year’s event brought together over 250 volunteers from across both counties to celebrate the fantastic work they do for the recreational game. Guests experienced hospitality in The Point during a Metro Bank …

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Cheshire Cricket’s Countywide Plan 2025-28

Cheshire Cricket Board Countywide Strategic Plan – 2025 to 2028 Cheshire Cricket Board is delighted to share with the cricket family our Countywide Strategic Plan for the period 2025-2028. Our plan draws on the successes of previous strategies to define our priorities for the next four years, with a focus on creating a thriving grassroots …

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Cheshire Grounds Seminar – Discover, Learn & Grow

Cheshire Grounds Association Seminar – Oulton Park CC Sunday 3 August 2025 10.20am – 3.45pm FREE     The Cheshire Grounds Association is hosting a practical, knowledge-packed seminar at Oulton Park Cricket Club. Designed for grounds managers of all levels, this practical knowledge-packed seminar includes: expert-led sessions, equipment insights, and demonstrations of key techniques, set …

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Concussion Guidelines

ECB’s re-designed Concussion Guidelines for the recreational game. There are no changes to the protocol around concussion management and return to play. The updates are purely cosmetic with a refreshed design to make the information clearer and more accessible. The key points of these guidelines are still: If in doubt, sit them out. Anyone with …

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Taster sessions for future Groundspersons

Young Grounds Managers Taster Courses (Ages 13–17) – Learn the Skills Behind the Game! Ever wondered how cricket pitches are prepared for match day? Our Young Grounds Managers Taster Course is the perfect opportunity for 13–17-year-olds to gain hands-on experience in pitch preparation while developing valuable skills in sports turf management. During the course, you’ll take …

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Preparing for Potential Water Restrictions: Watering and Drought Management

Preparing for Potential Water Restrictions: Watering and Drought Management     With the ongoing dry weather, there is a significant possibility that Temporary Use Bans (Hosepipe Bans) will be implemented this summer. Although the forecast indicates that rain may be on the way, it is essential to be prepared for any eventuality. To help our …

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