Three senior teams, five junior, one village

Three senior teams, five junior, one village

Lanchester Cricket Club has been going since 1973, and it has never been only about the cricket.

Formed in 1973, Lanchester Cricket Club has grown into a thriving club with three senior and five junior teams, offering cricket for all ages and abilities.

A team photograph of Lanchester Cricket Club players in blue kit seated and standing in front of the clubhouse.
Three senior teams and five junior teams play out of the club. Photograph: George Ledger, Communities in Focus.

The club welcomes boys and girls and, with qualified coaches, encourages youngsters of all abilities to come along, learn new skills and enjoy the game.

A bowler and fielders appealing for a wicket during a match at Lanchester Cricket Club.
An appeal goes up. Photograph: George Ledger, Communities in Focus.

More than just cricket, the club brings together players, families, coaches and supporters and plays an important role in the Lanchester community.

A spectator sitting on a bench watching a match on the cricket field at Lanchester, with the valley beyond.
Watching from the boundary at Lanchester. Photograph: George Ledger, Communities in Focus.

Grassroots sport at its best.

Words and photographs by George Ledger, Communities in Focus

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