We wouldn’t be able to enjoy the Jesmond Ground today without the inspiration and hard work of many people over the last 125 years. Their stories are now to be celebrated in a Roll of Honour. We’ll welcome proposals for who should be added, together with background information. A form is available here, or you can...
read moreWe’re delighted that local historian Alan Morgan is going to try to cast light on that question. A special 125th anniversary event is being held at the club in Osborne Avenue on Saturday 18 May starting at 7pm. It’s been organised jointly with Friends of St George’s which is also marking its 125th...
read moreThe shadows were long over the ground as Newcastle’s North East Premier League First XI match against South Shields went to an exciting finish. Spectators saw more than 600 runs – including a six which nearly rivalled the legendary hits over the roof of the Osborne Avenue houses. Match report on the Firsts plus the...
read moreThree days of the best ways to relax beckon! The PIMMS weekend offers a feast of cricket plus a barbecue, jugs of Pimms and a choice of real ales and ciders at the CAMRA Tyneside Club of the Year. There’s even a facepainter for the children. This Jesmond Festival event takes place between Friday 24 May and Sunday 26...
read moreNow Easter is behind us, there’s a variety of ways for fitness and fun at Newcastle Cricket Club! Welcome to Wendy who is running the NEW PILATES CLASS on Wednesdays at 7.15pm. This starts on 17 April, please contact in advance as places are limited to ensure quality of tuition. WENDY: 077346 71719 www.newhorizonpilates.co.uk And...
read moreMany thanks to the fantastic Cricketforce 2013 volunteers. The Pavilion has been painted from top to toe; more than twenty bags of leaves, twigs and moss were cleared from the terraces; and the hoardings and barbecue “house” have also been painted. Although it was the best day of the year so far, the temperatures were...
read morePrepare to shed a tear – Club Steward Allan Knaggs has decided he’ll be stepping back at the end of the cricket season, though we’re pleased he’ll continue to support the club, with his 52 years of expertise as well as pulling pints. Allan joined the club “for six months to help out” ten years ago, and went on to...
read moreThe voting count from the Hot Hot Curry Night is completed – there was a huge return of voting slips and the scores were very high! We were lucky enough to enjoy 19 curries with lots of imaginative extras, from parsnip bhajis to yorkshire puds. The rice pudding dessert was new this year and very popular. The top eight scores...
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