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Cheshire Cricket League
Cheshire Cricket League
ALDERELY PARK
New ground in use and still bedding in. Square would benefit from heavy rolling and the outfield, whilst
still variable has improved. The club have no heavy roller and aquiring one would help improve evenness of
ground. Facilities in main building are of high standard, but there needs to be some provision of first aid available
on ground, there is none at moment.
ASHLEY
A very good facility and continues to be steadily upgraded. No areas of imediate concern and club would
have no problems meeting new criteria.
ASHTON ON MERSEY
No areas need to be addressed to meet new criteria, excellent facility throughout. Another sightscreen at
each end would be only improvement needed.
ASTON
Only enhancement required would be to shower area, which would benefit from another showerhead.
The clubhouse is in need of a new roof and this project is a priority for the club. There had been instances of
below standard pitches. It was accepted that disruption to preparation due to weather had contributed to this,
however there had been problems with bowler's footholds disrupting a game and it is hoped the club would look
into this particular problem for next season. All equipment of good standard and nothing needs to be added.
BARNTON
All areas on and off-field are of a high standard and plans are still in evidence to enhance pavilion. 2
more sightscreens are also planned. Only thing needed is drying equipment, apart from that, all areas meet
new criteria.
BARROW
Ground in 1st class condition. Work started on extensive improvements to clubhouse and all expected
to be ready for next season. The only thing needed to meet new criteria would be covers - sheeting used at
moment.
BOWDON VALE
All areas are of excellent standard. Another sightscreen at each end would improve ground, but in general
club has no problems meeting new criteria.
BUNBURY
Very homely and comfortable club with excellent amenities. Unfortunately club had suffered some vandalism
problems which had caused a temporary loss of umpires changing facilities. There were, however, plans
to extend and upgrade pavilion to increase size of dressing rooms and provide better and more spacious umpires
changing for next season. Otherwise, all areas meet new criteria.
CHEADLE HULME LADYBRIDGE
New drainage had improved outfield although one area appeared dry and cracked, club were aware of
attention needed and were working on problem. Ground would also benefit from a treatment of weedkiller. Only
equipment needed to meet new criteria would be covers. Sheeting used at moment.
CHESTER COUNTY OFFICERS
Superb facility and well up to standard. Still further plans to improve and add to an already impressive
array of ground equipment. No areas of concern.
CHOLMONDELEY
Again all up to standard with no issues to address. There are now 2 sightscreens at each end and a
new scorebox is planned.
CONGLETON
Excellent facilities and ground. Ex County League and easily meet their criteria. No areas need addressing.
DAVENHAM
Club had repaired or replaced equipment that had broken down year before and wickets/ground was
benefitting from hard work done. Sightscreens are slightly on small side and club are thinking of enlarging and
adding two more at each end. There are no problems with meeting new criteria.
HALE BARNS
In County League last season and easily meet criteria. After some criticism outfield is now cut by a
private contractor and much improved. Club have grant applications for improvements in several areas including
covers and drainage.
KINGSLEY
All areas of club are good. The waterhog promised last season has arrived and there are no issues to
address to meet new criteria.
LINDOW
Ground, outfield and perimeter all well maintained as was the pavilion. Sightscreens repaired and club
only require covers to meet new criteria.
LYMM OP
Excellent all round facilities. Ground,square and perimeter all well maintained as were off field facilities.
New covers and only area that could be improved is adding an extra showerhead. There are still plans for refurb
of pavilion which will allow for this.
MALPAS
Recently in County League and standards have remained high. Excellent range of equipment and club
is of very high standard and no areas are in need of addressing.
MERE
Club starting to move in right direction again. Umpires changing has been provided and a general
improvement made all round. There are still several areas in need of attention to meet new criteria, these
being: covers, drying equipment, refurb of shower area and addition of at least one more shower head. The
club had some thoughts and plans to carry out all above and whilst League are mindful of finance constraints,
it is important that progress is made steadily and club work to fulfill these ambitions.
NORTHWICH
Facilities meet and exceed league requirements. There are no areas in need of addressing to meet new
requirements.
OLD PARKONIANS
All aspects up to standard of new criteria. There are plans for new changing rooms. These are dependent
on grants through rugby and cricket sections.
OVER PEOVER
Ground and amenities in excellent condition. Club were hosting mid week games for RadbrokE Hall and
had inherited a sit on roller and excellent set of covers through this arrangement. All areas of ground were in
very good condition with off field facilities clean and comfortable. Club's priorities were to fence off old pond
area - this was needed to be done to comply with child safety and welfare regulations. Only areas of concern
to meet new criteria were: small umpires room, only 2 showers and dressing rooms not lockable.
POTT SHRIGLEY
The drainage problems were being addressed, however there was still some work to do in this area. The
covers have been repaired and were in use, there is still need for another cover to be added to keep more of
bowlers run-ups covered. There was still no sightscreen at one end and it is thought that now boundary has
been brought in from the slope there are several options available to address this - it was promised that this
will be looked into and the League think this must be a priority to be in place for start of next season. Unfortunately
there had been a theft of equipment and club were waiting for insurance claim before committing to any large
financial outlay. Several ideas are on agenda for ehancing changing and showering facilities and were being
discussed at club meetings.
PRESTBURY
All areas of good standard and pavilion kept clean and tidy. Footholes on wicket ends could be better
repaired and an extra showerhead would be useful - only 3 at moment. Well on way to satisfying new criteria.
RUNCORN
All aspects of ground were of high standard. Efforts were been made to repair fencing and there were
plans to improve showers for next season. Only thing needed is a scorebox and club are intending to erect one
in the winter.
SANDBACH
A new ground and excellent facilities. Square playing well and has benefitted from being allowed to bed
in whilst club played at Sandbach school ground. All amenities and equipment meet new criteria.
STOCKPORT
All areas easily meet new criteria. Another sightscreen at each end would enhance present one and the
covers could benefit from having proper drainage pipes. Otherwise no areas are in need of improvement.
STRETTON
First class amenities with all round facilities and excellent range of equipment. There are no problems
with club satisfying all new criteria requirements.
TRAFFORD MV
New clubhouse up and running and this is a superb facility. Work is needed on square, which is quite
bare and a sightscreen needs repairing. The club could do with a heavy roller and better arrangements are
needed for scoring facilities. Club should have no problems in meeting new criteria.
WEAVERHAM
All areas were in good order and club would have no problems meeting new criteria. Drying equipment
has now been purchased.
WILMSLOW
Ground clean, tidy and well maintained, a good range of equipment available. Club would need covers
to meet new criteria. All areas off field in Leisure Centre of high standard.
WINNINGTON PARK
Ex County League and all areas easily meet demands of new criteria. No areas in need of attention.
WINSFORD
Very high quality amenities, clean and comfortable throughout. Excellent playing area and good range
of equipment available to help maintain standards, including excellent set of wicket covers. Possibility that club
will acquire two more sightscreens at each end. No problems with meeting new criteria.
WIRRAL MP
All areas were in good order and tidy condition and club possess all necessary equipment,covers and
sightscreens to satisfy Meller Braggins criteria. There have been applications to ECB for funding to improve
nets, a new mower and a water point on square.
WISTASTON
All areas would meet new criteria. excellent facility and ground equipment. There had been a couple of
below standard wicket marks and the club were aware of the problems and working hard to improve this
situation.