All posts filed under: 2020

GCC Youngsters win at Rocklands

On a bright day at Rocklands Cricket Club, the hosts won the toss and decided to field first. Garboldisham lost a wicket early on when S.Rickatson was bowled by S.Dyke for 0. The wicket brought A.Mann to the crease to start what would turn out to be be an eventful morning for the young man. Alongside J.Cole, the young batters scampered well between wickets, stealing several runs with quick calling and alert backing up at the non-strikers end. A.Mann did the bulk of the scoring in the partnership that was worth 78 runs. Mann was forced to retire after hitting an eye catching 31 runs. Cole soon departed for a patient 13 ending a 15 over stay at the crease being unfortunately bowled off his pads in pursuit of quick runs. Captain F.Perrin and H.Brown finished the innings leaving Garboldisham on 89-2 off their 16 overs. Mann would then take centre stage with the ball and open the Rocklands chase with a maiden. Garboldisham would take wickets at regular intervals and barring wide balls relatively …

GCC Fixtures 2020 Season

With the good news that the cricket season is now up and running albeit with restrictions in place Please see below attached link to amended fixture list for the rest of the 2020 season GCC Fixtures 2020 If you wish to play please contact Danny Cash, Ben Tippett or Matt Allin

GCC Nets open for bookings

Evening everyone, I hope you are all well! I’m pleased to advise that the GCC committee has mutually agreed to open net facilities for use by club members only, from Monday 8th June 2020 onwards.  This DOES NOT include the outfield or clubhouse, which remain closed. Please be advised that use will be on a booking basis only, with a maximum of 6 players per group/booking. Use will be strictly in line with the guidance/rules provided below.  The booking and use of the nets will be managed by Ben Tippett, you will need to contact him to make all arrangements.  The nets are not to be used without booking beforehand. Guidance/Rules for Booking and Use of the Garboldisham CC Net Facilities: • The club has two nets for use by club members.  A maximum of Six people can use the two net lanes at any one time, unless you are from the same household, where more than 6 can be present.  Only a total of six persons can be present at any one time.  Only …

GCC Breckland Lottery

Garboldisham Cricket Club have signed up as a good cause with The Breckland Lottery. It runs the same as the normal lottery with a draw every Saturday. Tickets cost £1 each and you can have as few or as many every week as you wish. The jackpot for matching all 6 numbers is £25000 Other prizes are normally £2000. £250, £25 & 3 free tickets for the next draw The club also receive a % of every ticket sold so this is a chance for you to win some money and also help the club raise valuable funds to keep the club going, buying new equipment for junior training and general maintenance of the club. Please use the link below to buy your tickets https://www.ourbrecklandlottery.co.uk/support/garboldisham-cricket-club Thank you for your support and good luck