The Contractors have asked members NOT to turn up without an appointment to the cricket ground as they are concerned about people coming along up to have a look at the clubhouse.
REMEMBER This is still a working building site and access is very restricted.
Thank you.
REMEMBER This is still a working building site and access is very restricted.
Thank you.
Dave Smale
We have just learnt that Dave Smale has sadly passed away at North Devon Hospital. Dave, a well known figure in North Devon cricket, umpired matches firmly but fairly at Westward Ho! until the end of last season, and would come down to watch and give advice to the youngsters along the way in his own inimitable way.
Dave helped with the refurbishment of the pavilion when we enclosed the existing verandah so players and spectators alike could enjoy watching the games without the chill from the cool sea wind that so often permeates across our ground. Friendly, approachable and knowledgable on our game, chatting cricket over a pint was always a pleasure with Dave.
Though most of his exploits on the pitch are pre- play-cricket, and many of our younger players will have no idea how good he was, Dave was undoubtedly a skillful left arm spinner, tying many batters up in knots on all types of wickets. He won our Sunday 1st XI bowling award in 2009 and was instrumental in helping us win the NDL Division One title in 2011, no mean feat back then with the quality of the opposition we had to play every Sunday.
Dave's funeral is at North Devon Crematorium on Thursday March 9th at 1.40pm, and afterwards at North Devon CC. Our condolences and all our thoughts are with Dave's friends and family. RIP mate.
Dave helped with the refurbishment of the pavilion when we enclosed the existing verandah so players and spectators alike could enjoy watching the games without the chill from the cool sea wind that so often permeates across our ground. Friendly, approachable and knowledgable on our game, chatting cricket over a pint was always a pleasure with Dave.
Though most of his exploits on the pitch are pre- play-cricket, and many of our younger players will have no idea how good he was, Dave was undoubtedly a skillful left arm spinner, tying many batters up in knots on all types of wickets. He won our Sunday 1st XI bowling award in 2009 and was instrumental in helping us win the NDL Division One title in 2011, no mean feat back then with the quality of the opposition we had to play every Sunday.
Dave's funeral is at North Devon Crematorium on Thursday March 9th at 1.40pm, and afterwards at North Devon CC. Our condolences and all our thoughts are with Dave's friends and family. RIP mate.
League Awards for the U9s and U10s |
Devon SafeHands Volunteer Award for Anne! |
Congratulations to the U9s who won their League in 2023 and the U10s were runners up in their league. Presentations were made at the North Devon Youth League AGM.
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Congrats to Anne Stone who joined the club seven years ago and threw herself into club activities, particularly around the junior section.
She has been safeguarding officer for numerous years and an ever-present at junior sessions. She also saw the club through two Clubmark accreditations! Now she has taken on the role of junior coordinator with just as much enthusiasm. Well done Anne! More here...
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New Chair for 2024
At the AGM, Kevin Fishleigh was voted in for his second stint as Club Chair. Kevin takes over from Rod Hannam, whose stirling efforts during seven years at the helm were duly noted and much appreciated.
Kevin said, "It's a great honour to be Chair again. Rod is a tough act to follow, but I'm looking forward to the new season, and with the support of the Committee, the challenges that we as a club will no doubt face over the coming months and years." |
New - Girls' Cricket Hubs in North Devon
The Devon Cricket Foundation (DCF) has announced the launch of two new Girls' Cricket Hubs in North Devon.
The DCF Girls' Hubs will provide free-to-access training for state school girls aged 11-14 who are not involved in the Devon Cricket Performance Pathway. read on here for more info....
Other courses available through the DCF are: Umpiring (in Exeter in March) and Scoring (14th March @ Hatherleigh CC)
The DCF Girls' Hubs will provide free-to-access training for state school girls aged 11-14 who are not involved in the Devon Cricket Performance Pathway. read on here for more info....
Other courses available through the DCF are: Umpiring (in Exeter in March) and Scoring (14th March @ Hatherleigh CC)
North Devon League Young Player of the Season
A message from our club President, Andy Davis:
I would like to congratulate Julian Hayter on winning the William Basford Cup for Young Player of the Year in the North Devon League. Julian scored 356 runs @ 71.20, including one century and three half centuries in just seven innings, and he took 6 wickets at 21.17 in an exceptional season. I've watched him grow up from the age of two when he first started playing in the nets at Westward Ho!, and like Ollie Hannam he has represented his county many times and developed into a fine all-rounder. Both Ollie and Julian came up through our Colts programme and through their hard work and determination, along with the support and guidance of our amazing and dedicated team of volunteer coaches, are reaping the benefits now. Our Colts programme continues to thrive and is the envy of many a club. Youngsters just starting out in our winter training sessions - both Ollie and Julian were where you are now just a few short years ago. I look forward to watching you over the coming months and seeing how our next crop of talented youngsters develop. Andy Davis, President Bideford Cricket Club, December 12th, 2023 |
Devon League Player of the Season
Congratulations to 1st XI bat Ollie Hannam on winning the Devon League player of the season for 2023.
Ollie hit 799 runs at 66.58 in the B Division, with four centuries (three in consecutive weeks) and one half century, at a strike rate of 99.23. Included in that were 125 fours and ten sixes.
After getting injured and unable to keep, already having taken nine catches and two stumpings, he then turned his attention to bowling, and took five wickets at just 7.40.
Ollie has been with our club since he first started playing cricket, and came up through our Colts programme, representing Devon from U10s to U15s. Deservedly called up by Devon Lions last season, it was only due to the poor weather he wasn't able to play.
While we are all sitting at home in the freezing cold depths of winter, Ollie is now in Australia playing and coaching cricket at Traralgon Rovers. We wish him all the best!
Ollie hit 799 runs at 66.58 in the B Division, with four centuries (three in consecutive weeks) and one half century, at a strike rate of 99.23. Included in that were 125 fours and ten sixes.
After getting injured and unable to keep, already having taken nine catches and two stumpings, he then turned his attention to bowling, and took five wickets at just 7.40.
Ollie has been with our club since he first started playing cricket, and came up through our Colts programme, representing Devon from U10s to U15s. Deservedly called up by Devon Lions last season, it was only due to the poor weather he wasn't able to play.
While we are all sitting at home in the freezing cold depths of winter, Ollie is now in Australia playing and coaching cricket at Traralgon Rovers. We wish him all the best!
Memorial Day - Monday 28th August 2023
Well done the Youngsters who won the Memorial Day cup!!
They beat both Victoria Park and the Oldies. Great club day, good to see some old faces back at the Ho! too. Great effort from all the volunteers who helped on the BBQ and bar etc throughout the day, and well done James Greenleaf for organising. Umpires Ike Aviston, Dave Staddon and Harry Staddon cheers gentlemen. |
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Saturday 2s, sponsored by OCR Architecture
Membership Forms
Junior (U18) Membership Forms 2023 can be completed online here
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Saturday 1st XI sponsored by OCR Architecture
Bideford, Littleham & Westward Ho! Cricket Club
... is located on the North Devon coast in Westward Ho! We run three weekend teams, in theB Division and F Division of the Devon League, and on Sundays in Division 1 of the North Devon League. We also run a Mid-Week XI and have a thriving Colts' Setup.
Practice night in season is Wednesdays from 6pm.
We invite Touring Teams (please contact our Fixtures' Secretary) to play mid-week friendlies and new members are always welcome. We have two teams in the Devon League on Saturdays and two in the North Devon League on Sundays.
Social Memberships are available too. New Members of all standards are always welcome.
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Practice night in season is Wednesdays from 6pm.
We invite Touring Teams (please contact our Fixtures' Secretary) to play mid-week friendlies and new members are always welcome. We have two teams in the Devon League on Saturdays and two in the North Devon League on Sundays.
Social Memberships are available too. New Members of all standards are always welcome.
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Teams Observe a Minute's Silence in Respect for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Juniors Cricket
Juniors Nights - Friday Evenings from 6pm
Our popular Juniors Training evenings are Fridays!! Every Friday from 6pm in season (weather permitting!!) girls and boys aged 7 to 16 are welcome to come down to the ground and try out cricket for themselves. In winter we run indoor training sessions - keep an eye on the website or our Facebook page for details... We run teams from Under 9s and up - see links below... |