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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
4 years
ONLY in the event of the @ECB_cricket giving the go ahead for recreational cricket the @HalifaxCL Management Board has written to all club secretaries outlining plans for cricket in 2020 if the COVID-19 situation improves, please click link for statement
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
Congratulations to @CopleyCC who have been crowned champions of the ENCO @HalifaxCL Premier Division today after been pushed all the way by @IllingworthCC Well done to the team led fantastically by Oliver Thorpe. Winners are Grinners 👏👏🏆🏆🏏🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
1 year
Winners are Grinners congratulations to @ThorntonCC for lifting the 135th @BriggsPriestley Parish Cup after a fantastic game against @IllingworthCC who pushed them all the way. Thanks to @CopleyCC for doing a brilliant job hosting. Cricket the winner! 🏏🏆👏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
5 years
What a fantastic gesture from @FCHTOnline paying tribute to ex @HalifaxCL Secretary and @sowerbybridgecc club stalwart Leyland Smith who sadly passed away. Great to see different sports supporting each other in the area @HXCourier @JamieRaynor @WYSdaily
@Rushy2808
Rushy
5 years
Minutes silence at the Shay today for Leyland Smith @FCHTOnline @HalifaxCL
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
The Simon Lees Memorial Trophy was awarded to @SBCI_CC club stalwart Allen Hampshire for his long & distinguished service to his club since the 1950's @RonnieIrani is pictured with Allen, son and club members a very worthy recipient chosen by @aleesy14 & family🏆👏👏👏🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
5 years
The @HalifaxCL would like to thank Ian Rushworth from @HXCourier for the support and coverage he has given to cricket and the league for a staggering 42 years! Ian put away his notebook and pen for the last time today. Best wishes enjoy your retirement you will be sadly missed 🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
4 years
The @HalifaxCL held a board meeting on Friday evening and we have a comprehensive plan to start League cricket. Please watch this space and the League Website this weekend where we will publish a further statement. Great news cricket is back 🏏👍😃
@ECB_cricket
England and Wales Cricket Board
4 years
We are delighted that the UK Government have given their permission for recreational cricket to return from next weekend. We will shortly be publishing our approved guidelines to help clubs and players prepare for cricket's return.
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
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Congratulations to @SNHTCC who have won the @HalifaxCL T20 Plate Final after posting 223 for 3 bowling out @GreetlandCC for 97. Player of the Match was Dan Cole with a fantastic knock of 84 not out. The team are pictured celebrating their win👏👏🏏🏏🏆🏆
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
4 years
The @HalifaxCL are pleased to announce that following advice and guidance from @Yorkshirecb Calderdale, Bradford and Kirklees council officials that all cricket games can go ahead this weekend as planned. All clubs must comply with all gov and ECB social distancing guidelines🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
1 year
Huge congratulations to @ThorntonCC for winning the @HalifaxCL Premier Division title today and in the process securing a historic treble the first team in the League to achieve this magnificent feat! 👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆🏏🏏🏏
@cricketyorks
Cricket Yorkshire
1 year
🏆 🏆 🏆 TREBLE: A weekend read for you. The history-makers. @ThorntonCC win the treble in the @HalifaxCL and aim to go undefeated all season. Interview with captain Ross Soames:
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
The @HalifaxCL are saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and we would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Royal Family. We will pay our respects at our games this weekend to our monarch who has reigned for 70 years RIP Queen Elizabeth 🙏🤲
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
What a day for @MytholmroydCC securing the 1st X1 & 2nd X1 Premier Division after a tense final round of games. Well done great scenes at Royd this evening with fireworks and a drummer to celebrate both teams title success👏👏🏆🏆
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
The @HalifaxCL will be starting 🏏 on 17th April 🤞look out for a tweet before midday 🕚on Saturday when both the eagerly awaited Saturday & Sunday League Fixtures will be announced 📢 and published via the League Website 📲🙏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
4 years
All the best to all our clubs in the final round of @HalifaxCL fixtures this weekend. It’s been great to get some competitive cricket in this challenging season. Thanks to all our clubs, players, umpires and volunteers for getting the game on 👍🏏🙏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 months
Great to see that @OxenhopeCricket have refurbished and extended their club house for this season using volunteers and fully funded by the club. Great community effort looks fantastic and a wonderful addition to the club. Well done to all involved top effort 👏🏏🧱🛠️
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
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Congratulations to @ThorntonCC on winning a historic treble for the first time in the @HalifaxCL The team are pictured with the Premier Division Trophy celebrating, if they win next week they will remain unbeaten across the season what a magnificent season👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆🏏🏏🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
Congratulations @aleesy14 on your maiden Test Match fifty for England from the @HalifaxCL helping reach 473 for 5 against New Zealand at stumps with a fine 67 well done 👏👏👏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
5 years
Miracle worker how Keith got the game on we will never know amazing effort we as a league take our caps off to you sir! 🧢 🧢
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sharon mitchell
5 years
What a difference 6 days makes when you have the best groundsman in Yorkshire! The first pic was the flooding on Sunday. The 2nd pic was taken as the umpires walked on for the toss today! @YorkshireCCC @ECB_cricket @HalifaxCL @CricketFusion @HalifaxEventsWY @englandcricket
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
Congratulations to @MytholmroydCC who win the @BriggsPriestley Parish Cup For the 10th time knocking off 171 for only the loss of 2 wickets. Well done to POTM Jack Earle. Commiserations to @WarleyCC
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
1 year
It’s the @HalifaxCL Parish Cup Final today sponsored by @BriggsPriestley today @CopleyCC .The wicket is ready and gates open from 12 noon for 1pm start. Good luck to the finalists @IllingworthCC & @ThorntonCC 🏏🏆Let’s hope the weather stays fair 🤞
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
4 years
The ENCO @HalifaxCL Management Board are pleased to announce 1st XI cricket will commence on 18th July for a full half season 2nd XI and Sunday League will return on 25th & 26th of July format TBC. A full statement will be issued to clubs by COP today and posted on the website🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
1 year
Winners are Grinners! Congratulations to @ThorntonCC who have won the @vocationbrewery T20 Final week done lads! Commiserations to @OxenhopeCricket and a big thankyou to @IllingworthCC who have done a fantastic job hosting👏👏🏆🏆🏏🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
4 years
What a magnificent effort unbelievable what you have achieved in so little time👏👏👏
@KeithHu00530724
Keith Hudson
4 years
7 weeks later. Bridgeholme CC back from the dead. 😉
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
Interesting to see the first use of ECB approved livestream recording technology from a club in the @HalifaxCL thanks for sharing @IllingworthCC 📽🏏
@IllingworthCC
Illingworth St Mary’s CC
3 years
🏏📺Boundaries and wickets from yesterday's abandoned game vs @LightcliffeCC
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
4 years
Congratulations to all our league winners this season Premier @Triangle_CC Division 1 @ghpccc Division 2 @QueensburyCC in 2nd X1’s Premier @BlackleyCC1 and Division 1 @IllingworthCC 🍾 🏆🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
Congratulations to @BlackleyCC1 who pipped @OxenhopeCricket to lift the inaugural T20 Plate Competition sponsored by @vocationbrewery 👏👏🏏🏏🏆🏆
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
Great to see Geoff Wright from the HCL Executive at the Annual Dinner who was made a League Vice President and awarded the Fred Stallard Bowl for long and distinguished service to the @HalifaxCL thanks for all your dedication and efforts Geoff over many years a League Legend!🙏👋
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
Well done @aleesy14 we are all so proud of what you have achieved from all your friends across the @HalifaxCL where it all began! What a fantastic speech from Jonny Bairstow and a wonderful memory to cherish. I am sure your Dad will be looking down on you with immense pride👏👏👏
@englandcricket
England Cricket
2 years
The cap means so much 🦁 This one underlines the rewards of immense resilience. Never give up on your dreams. Congratulations, @aleesy14 👏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
Fantastic pictures of the same trophy 1988 and 2022 how about this one of three generations celebrating happy memories together??? Priceless!
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@Rushy2808
Rushy
2 years
Dad & Lad - First @HalifaxCL top division championship 34 years apart @CopleyCC
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
The @HalifaxCL would like to thank all clubs and umpires for paying their respects to our sadly departed Umpires Secretary David Bates at games held last weekend. This meant a lot to Heather & family. This photo from @cricketyorks shows players from @WarleyCC & @BlackleyCC1 🙏🙏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
The @HalifaxCL fixtures will be published on the League website from midday on Thursday so not long to wait until the 2022 season starts on Saturday 16th April! 🏏☀️🏆
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
The @HalifaxCL Executive will be tuned in to the government roadmap later today. A full season including cup comps is planned & we will commit to publishing our own roadmap in a timely manner to clubs using guidance from @Yorkshirecb and @ECB_cricket . Stay safe 🤞 #getthegameon 🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
Well done @aleesy14 fantastic news getting your England call up. Wishing you all the very best from all your friends in the @HalifaxCL #ForThe North
@DurhamCricket
Durham Cricket
3 years
A maiden Test call-up 🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Well deserved England selection for @aleesy14 . #ForTheNorth
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
5 years
Miracle man at work again nothing beats him whether it’s the weather or batting through an entire innings for his beloved cricket club #getthegameon what on effort! 😓😓😓
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
5 years
Victorious Thornton celebrating their first ever Parish Cup win skippered by Ross Soames with Josh Hutchinson winning both the Brian Hunter Memorial Trophy 🏆 and Man of the Match trophey🏆. Congratulations lads from @HalifaxCL
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
5 years
To all @HalifaxCL clubs, officials, players, volunteers, supporters, umpires and cricket lovers everywhere thanks for all your efforts in 2019. All the very best for Christmas and the New Year 🏏. We look forward to April 2020 when it all starts again!
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
9 months
A special mention goes to @ThorntonCC after a sensational season doing the treble for the first time in League history T20 @vocationbrewery @BriggsPriestley Parish Cup and ENCO Premier title pictured with skipper Ross Soames holding Parish Cup with Dan Moss from BP 👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
Congratulations to @MytholmroydCC who bowled @Booth_CC out for 103 to lift the @vocationbrewery T20 trophy. The team are pictured with the trophy thanks to @sowerbybridgecc for hosting Finals Day👏🏏🏆
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
5 years
Well done @IllingworthCC a fantastic achievement to win the. Premier Division at your first attempt after two consecutive promotions. Hope you enjoy your night, the trophy will be presented next week at your final home game when you have sobered up a little! 🍾🍾🍾🏏🏆
@IllingworthCC
Illingworth St Mary’s CC
5 years
1ST WIN THE @HalifaxCL PREMIER DIVISION 🏆 🎉 🙌🏻 🍾
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
At todays T20 Plate Finals Day a cheque was presented to @YorkshireAirAmb with Clare Deacon for £1100 raised by umpire Alan Speak this season who has now raised over £9000 through bucket donations across the League. Thanks to all who have donated generously top work Alan 👏👏👏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
Well done absolutely terrific news what an achievement Ben👏👏👏
@CopleyCC
Copley Cricket Club
3 years
We are very pleased announce that our very own @BenjaminCliff1 has been selected for the England Young Lions Under 19’s squad to tour Sri Lanka later this month. Congratulations Ben, everyone at the club are very proud of you.
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
1 year
The @HalifaxCL are sorry to report the sad passing of Robert Huck a popular, long serving and highly respected former League umpire please see short obituary below 🙏🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
All the very best to our clubs across the @HalifaxCL from the League Executive wishing you and all your members, friends & family a wonderful time over the festive period we hope you have a "good un" as they say here in Yorkshire! 🎅🎄🎁🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
What a final scores tied at 231 and @ThorntonCC retain the @BriggsPriestley Parish Cup Final by virtue of losing fewer wickets commiserations to @Booth_CC but what a knock from Nikki Hutchinson scoring 107 the first century in the final since 1955👏🏆🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
Congratulations to @Booth_CC who have beaten @BlackleyCC1 in the final to win the trophy🏆. Thanks to our sponsor @vocationbrewery (fantastic beers) and a big thank you to @MytholmroydCC who did a fabulous job hosting the final🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
1 year
There were some recent social media posts asking why the @HalifaxCL don't show club transfers like some other Leagues. So we listened and created a new transfers tab on the League website hope you like the new feature 🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
6 years
Please find photo of Yorkshire Representative X1 @YorkshireCCC and @HalifaxCL League side X1 after match @sowerbybridgecc this evening. Thanks to the yorkshire team who were a credit to our county tonight they conducted themsleves brillantly what a fantastic bunch cheers lads!
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
9 months
Thanks to the over 200 people that attended the @HalifaxCL Annual Dinner Friday evening with cricket guest Mike Gatting. Thanks also to our brilliant MC @emmo99 and @aleesy14 coming back to his hometown League brilliant interview to finish. Congratulations to all winners! 👏🏏🏆
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
5 years
Big news the @HalifaxCL are pleased to announce that we have just secured a new league sponsor all the details can be found on our League Website using the attached link This is a 3 year deal with a local company from Elland ENCO🖊️📑🍾
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
11 months
Congratulations to @ThorntonCC on a treble winning season and remaining unbeaten across the season what an amazing achievement for the club and players.Could there be a more fitting tribute to Keith Soames Chiefy he will be watching on so proud well done lads! 👏👏🏏🏏🏆🏆🏆
@cricketyorks
Cricket Yorkshire
11 months
Wow. Congratulations to Thornton after they ended 2023 as undefeated treble winners in the @HalifaxCL . Have a read (updated):
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
It’s with great sadness the @HalifaxCL advise of the sudden death of Hon League Vice President and @SowerbyStPeters stalwart Michael Sheppard. We offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends. A lovely man and a true gentlemen RIP Mick you will be missed our friend🙏🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
8 months
Happy New Year to everyone from all at the @HalifaxCL all the very best for 2024 the countdown to the new season in April can now begin 🏏🎉🥳
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
Wow what a high five that is some achievement! 5 wickets in 5 balls well done Finn a day you will never forget👏👏👏👏👏🏏
@OutlaneCC
Outlane Cricket Club
3 years
Then the star of the show stepped up. Finn Townsend against his former club came on and took 5 wickets in 5 balls. The scenes at the club were insane with his family there to watch. You should be proud of yourself today Finn fantastic @YorkshireCCC @root66 @englandcricket
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
4 years
Wow what a transformation we just need some cricket to play 🏏 on it once the COVID 19 situation improves🤞
@CopleyCC
Copley Cricket Club
4 years
First picture 9th Feb - 2nd picture 6th April. @davestoyles10 has done a great job.
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
1 year
The eagerly awaited Saturday @HalifaxCL fixtures will be published on the League website Wednesday 22nd February from 10.30am 🏏🙏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
6 years
Warley pictured celebrating their Foster's T20 win captained by Matthew Whitworth. Well done lads great bowling performance that won both the semi final and final today!
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
8 months
The @HalifaxCL would like to wish all clubs, players, officials and volunteers and their families & friends a very Merry Christmas for 2023. Thanks to everyone for all your efforts this season 🙏🎄🎁🎉🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
4 years
Congratulations to all the Sunday League winners today Division 1 @Triangle_CC Division 2 @Booth_CC snd Division 3 @OutlaneCC all settled on the field of play commiserations to those who just lost out but this season more than ever cricket was the winner! 👏🏆🍾
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
Well done Finn magnificent performance👏👏👏
@OutlaneCC
Outlane Cricket Club
3 years
Finn Townsend presented with the match ball which saw him take 5 wickets in 5 balls
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
1 year
Everyone involved in the @HalifaxCL would like to pass on their deep condolences to all family, friends & @CopleyCC . Tom Thorpe was a wonderful Gentleman who was devoted to his family and Copley CC. RIP Tom you will be missed but not forgotten💔🙏🏏
@CopleyCC
Copley Cricket Club
1 year
It is with deep sadness that we have to announce the passing of our and the @HalifaxCL long time member, friend and legend, Tom Thorpe. Our deepest condolences, love, thoughts and prayers go to Tom’s family and friends at this difficult time. RIP Tommy 💔
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
5 years
The @HalifaxCL would like to wish all clubs, officials, players, umpires, volunteers and cricket fanatics everywhere a Happy New Year. Lots of great things coming in 2020 Including a massive HCL family cricketing event happening at the Piece Hall in Halifax in April 🏏🏏🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
Thanks to everyone who attended @HalifaxCL Annual Dinner Friday night great speaker @RonnieIrani good food @hx_arches and good company with host @emmo99 well done to all the winners and thanks to all the cricket volunteers across the League top night all round!👏🙏🎉🏆🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
Please read this article and listen to a powerful Podcast Interview with Chris Metcalfe from @sowerbybridgecc watch @HalifaxCL social media & League website over the next few days about our “knocking mental health for six” initiative.Thank You Chris for opening up on this👏👏🙏🙏
@cricketyorks
Cricket Yorkshire
3 years
INTERVIEW: @Meccyboy talks about his mental health battles, how cricket has helped and a vital @HalifaxCL campaign:
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
1 year
Wow what a performance 👏👏👏
@UpperHoptonCC
Upper Hopton CC
1 year
3 overs, 2 maidens, 2 hat tricks, 8 wickets, 1 run.
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
1 year
The thoughts of all from the @HalifaxCL are with the family and @ThorntonCC at this sad time. Keith would be so proud to see so many family members still representing the club he loves both on and off the cricket field RIP Keith 🙏
@ThorntonCC
Thornton CC
1 year
Thornton Cricket Club need to with a heavy heart, announce the sad passing of life member Keith Soames. Keith will be greatly missed by all and will be remembered always. Funeral details to follow as soon as they are known.
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
5 months
Fantastic news that Kirstin Smith @QueensburyCC and @HalifaxCL has been selected to represent England in the women’s indoor World Cup in Sri Lanka this September. Please support her if you can 🙏🏏
@cricketyorks
Cricket Yorkshire
5 months
In case you missed it, there was a bit of extra news in the feature on Deepa with another cricketer from @wywgcl , Kirstin Smith ( @QueensburyCC and North Halifax) selected for England's indoor squad later this year: @HalifaxCL @wywomengirls
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
Fixtures in the ENCO HALIFAX CRICKET LEAGUE will go ahead as planned this weekend starting at 1pm. All games to be preceded by a TWO MINUTE silence on the field of play as a sign of respect for Queen Elizabeth II Thank You 🙏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
5 years
The @HalifaxCL would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to Leyland’s family and @sowerbybridgecc . No words will do justice to describe this compassionate gentle giant a true gentleman who will be missed but not forgotten RIP Leyland thank you for everything.
@sowerbybridgecc
Sowerby Bridge CC
5 years
It is with great sadness that we announce that club stalwart, former president and long serving @HalifaxCL secretary Leyland Smith has passed away. Thoughts with Joan, Judith and Susan. Rest in Peace Leyland
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
It is with great sadness that the League announce the untimely passing of player Rob Ramsden from @SNHTCC . Please see club statement our thoughts go out to the family, friends & club of another player who has sadly left the field of play too early RIP Rob
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
Start date will be 17th April full communication will be going out to clubs this weekend from the League Secretary. Fixtures will follow once all clubs have responded. The League Management Board agreed plan at zoom meeting Thursday evening. 🙏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
The @HalifaxCL Executive would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and extend a heartful Thank You to all of you associated with our Cricket League for your resilience and support in 2021 🙏🎄🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
5 years
What a magnificent achievement Martyn well done on behalf of the @HalifaxCL sounds like a wonderful day out. Top Effort 🏏
@BradshawCC
Bradshaw CC
5 years
👏🏽👏🏽 CONGRATULATIONS 👏🏽👏🏽 Our Groundsman Martyn Crowther has won an award for his amazing work at Bradshaw. Martyn was invited to Lords today and has won a Cricket World Turf Matters Groundcare Award! 🏆 We think you’ll all agree this is well deserved! Well done Martyn!
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
14 days
Congratulations to @ThorntonCC who have won the 2024 @BriggsPriestley Parish Cup Final commiserations to @IllingworthCC who posted 182 for 7 but Thornton scored 186 for 3 with Player of the Match Jordan Croft scoring 67 not out👏👏🏏🏏🏆🏆
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
Wow Keith what a comparison the ground is a real labour of love for you but the difference is absolutely staggering. Hats off to you you have created a little gem of a cricket field👏👏👏
@KeithHu00530724
Keith Hudson
3 years
37 years ago I became the Groundsman of Bridgeholme CC. It's been a lifetimes work but I'm proud of what I've achieved. I now worry about the future and wonder if the work will be carried on by anyone. 🤔
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
1 year
There will be a statement regarding @HalifaxCL fixtures going out to all clubs shortly which will be posted on the League website later but to confirm all fixtures have been called off this Saturday 15th April and will NOT be replayed 3 points will be awarded to all teams. 🙏🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
6 years
Les Forester of @GreetlandCC worthy winner of Simon Lees trophy @aleesy14 at the @HalifaxCL Annual Dinner last night. Great night enjoyed by all with guests @emmo99 and @MontyPanesar !
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
Don’t worry there will be an official announcement tomorrow from the Board on how we will share our respects but we will not be pausing games for an hour that clearly will not work for recreational cricket in our League👍
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
Well done Andrew a magnificent achievement thank you from all across the @HalifaxCL for everything you do to get the game on week in week out 👏👏🙏🙏🏏🏏
@Yorkshirecb
Yorkshire Cricket Board
2 years
Winner of the Officials award was Andrew Mitchell. Andrew has been a Halifax League umpire since 1968 and has now officiated in over 1200 games a remarkable achievement. Andrew has worked tirelessly to help with umpire recruitment and also to provide support and guidance to clubs
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
Well it’s flown by as usual the last weekend of cricket in the @HalifaxCL Saturday & Sunday League. Best of luck to all teams battling for trophies, promotion or avoid relegation if it does not quite work out then next year is a new season. Hope you have enjoyed your cricket 🏏👍
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
In the absence of communication from the ECB the @HalifaxCL are planning that fixtures will proceed as planned this weekend with a 2 minute silence before each game to pay our respects to Queen Elizabeth. A further announcement will be issued at 4pm Thank You
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
11 months
Congratulations to @UpperHoptonCC 1st XI securing promotion to Division 1 of the @HalifaxCL 👏👏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
4 years
HCL update just to avoid confusion the limit to 30 people at a cricket match only applies to games taking place in Kirklees and the spectator guidelines not Calderdale and Bradford. Many Thanks🙏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
Great news to see one of our own from the @HalifaxCL make the Lions squad to tour Australia with England @aleesy14 well done Alex👏👏👏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
1 year
Very sad news from @OutlaneCC this week with the sudden passing of club chairman Gary Shuttleworth. Our sincere condolences from across the @HalifaxCL community to his family, friends and all at Outlane CC “Shutts” will be missed but not forgotten by all that knew him RIP Gary 🙏
@OutlaneCC
Outlane Cricket Club
1 year
Our love, thoughts and prayers go to Gary’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time. But we know as one club, we can all come together to remember the life of our brilliant chairman. RIP Shutts
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
1 year
Huge congratulations to @ThorntonCC for lifting the Parish Cup beating a very good, strong @IllingworthCC side not often you see two class centuries from both teams in a Cup Final but wonderful knocks from Grant Soames 105 and Gary Fellows 127. Top effort all round 👏👏🏏🏏
@ThorntonCC
Thornton CC
1 year
Great day yesterday again for TCC winning the Parish Cup for the 3rd time in 4 seasons!! Top effort from all the lads involved!
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
6 years
Spenser Wilson Halifax Cricket League Premier Division Title Winners @Booth_CC pictured at @Triangle_CC who they bowled out today to win the League.
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
Great effort Sam well done 👏 👏👏
@IllingworthCC
Illingworth St Mary’s CC
3 years
HE’S DONE IT! 🤩 🍾 26.2 miles around the boundary edge for @sam_starsmore and he finishes his marathon by running through the club’s flag, held by his parents. What an effort! 👏🏼 If you would like to donate to Sam’s fundraiser, please use this link:
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
6 years
Last wicket partnership sees Halifax Cricket League win a tight contest with opener Alex Blagborough carrying his bat for a wonderful innings of 73 not out see the team home. Great game of cricket all round!
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
Well done Jordan top effort great to see how much you have contributed to @OutlaneCC and @Halifaxjuniorc1 with your commitment to coaching and developing youngsters keep up the great work 👏👏🏏🏏🙏🙏
@Yorkshirecb
Yorkshire Cricket Board
2 years
Game Changer award went to Jordan Croft for his amazing commitment to the juniors at Outlane CC. He has been instrumental in growing the club's junior section, his infectious enthusiasm, high standard of coaching has led to an ever-growing number of children wanting to come back.
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
Well Asif Ali from @IllingworthCC has now made the BBC News app and club chairman is now footing the bill come on @Autoglass lets be having you! Great sponsorship opportunity for one of our clubs in the @HalifaxCL part of the @ECB_cricket family??? 🏏🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
4 years
the @HalifaxCL Management Board are like everyone else adjusting to the breaking news regarding government announcement yesterday affecting Calderdale Kirklees and Bradford. We will make a further statement today once we have spoken with @Yorkshirecb and @ECB_cricket for guidance
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
5 years
Thanks Tom a big thankyou to yourself @LowMoorHTCC , Keith Yates @OxenhopeCC , Simon Walker @SouthowramCC , Gary Clarke @BlackleyCC1 and Nigel Beaumont @Triangle_CC for all your efforts in making play cricket scoring happen in 2019 #playcricket . Top website team @HalifaxCL 😎😎😎
@J3nk03
Tom Jenkins
5 years
@HalifaxCL Just wait till all clubs realise they can live stream their games to social media platforms. Next level for the @HalifaxCL . Glad all seems to have gone well.
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
Good news with the green light 🚦 from the government for the resumption of organised outdoor sports and the updated roadmap from the ECB. Only three weeks to the @HalifaxCL season commences. Not long to wait now folks ! 🏏 🏏😃😃
@ECB_cricket
England and Wales Cricket Board
3 years
Following the Government’s updated guidance for outdoor organised sports around the easing of social restrictions in England on 29th March, we are delighted to confirm the return of recreational cricket in England from that date. More details and updated guidance ⬇️
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 years
Happy New Year to all our clubs in the @HalifaxCL all the very best from the League Executive for 2023 the countdown to the new season can now commence not too long to wait now!🕛🎇🎉🏏
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
11 months
Congratulations to @UpperHoptonCC who were crowned @HalifaxCL Division 2 champions today after beating Old Town and @AugustiniansCC although losing to Sowerby St Peter’s today are promoted as runners up👏👏🏏🏏🏆🏆
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
5 years
Congratulations best of luck in the Premier Division can you emulate Illingworth and win that division next year ? Enjoy your night and you young lads don’t get led astray by Mr Midwood!🏆 🏆
@BlackleyCC1
🔰 Blackley CC 🔰
5 years
This season has been a squad effort and every man has played a part in it. Let’s enjoy this moment.........🏆🏏🏆🏏 #BCCChampions
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
2 months
The @HalifaxCL semi final draw for the @BriggsPriestley Parish Cup and Orox Crossley Shield has been made which will be played on Sunday 21st July. Best of luck to the competing teams! 🏏🏆
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
The @HalifaxCL confirmed to clubs yesterday that we will pay our respects to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh on Saturday by pausing all League games at 3pm to hold a 2 minute silence on the field of play to be observed by all teams and officials in memory of Prince Philip.
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
4 years
Oh dear somebody has had a bad start to the season a first ball of the game duck 🏏🦆 There is always next week!
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@HalifaxCL
HalifaxCricketLeague
3 years
Looking forward to the @HalifaxCL Annual Dinner & Presentation this evening at The Venue with our special guest @OHD_20 and regular MC @emmo99 7pm start. Lots of success to celebrate as you can see from all these trophies🏆🏏
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