Looking back to cup glory of 1984

Looking back to cup glory of 1984

Today, the first XI were due to play away at champions Denton St Lawrence while the 2nds would have been hosting Oldham 1sts. Best first team batting performance at DSL belongs to Marty Walters in 2015, hitting 133, and there were 2 other centurions that day –...
ROADMAP FOR THE RETURN OF RECREATIONAL CRICKET

ROADMAP FOR THE RETURN OF RECREATIONAL CRICKET

LATEST ENGLISH CRICKET BOARD (ECB) ANNOUNCEMENT The ECB has identified five steps for the proposed phased return of the recreational game in England this summer. England is currently in step 3 – which allows for small group training sessions of up to six people while...
Looking back on a last over derby thriller

Looking back on a last over derby thriller

Tonight our 2nd XI would have been competing as Prestwich Patriots in their T20 match against local rivals Unsworth Dragons. There has been many a fiery battle over the years between the two clubs, particularly at their old ground on Parr Lane. So we have flicked back...
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...