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Thanks to Chorley for the mention of Alfie and George's superb opening stand in their weekly newsletter.

Spirit of the game and all that. 👏💚🏏

Today, in our Sunday fixture against Chorley, we were lucky enough to witness two of our juniors, George (15) and Alfie (13) bat in an incredible opening partnership! The two put on a mighty 156 together, the highest of any partnership at the club this season! George ended the day on 55, whilst Alfie managed to score 72, the first senior half centuries for each of them. A massive well done for both of them today, the future of GCC looks bright! 👏🏏💚💛

Billy's Big Bash 2026 - everything you need to know 🏏💚

There's just two weeks to go until our charity day returns on The Green on Sunday 16 August

What is it?
A day of fun, cricket and laughter

Who was Billy?
Chris 'Billy' Billington was our groundsman and sadly passed away after a battle with cancer. The day is in memory of him and to celebrate the cricket club, and ground, he loved so much.

Where is it held?
On Grimsargh Green, at the cricket club (Whittingham Lane, Grimsargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5LH)

Who can attend?
Everyone is welcome. You don't need to be connected to the cricket club or even like cricket, it's just a fun day.

What time does it start and end?
We get going at 10am and it usually finishes around 6pm

When is it?
Sunday 16 August 2026

Is there food?
Yes, we have a BBQ going for breakfast sandwiches and then it runs throughout lunchtime and into the afternoon. There's also a cake stall.

Drinks?
Yes, we serve refreshments.

What else is happening?
We have a raffle with a bumper set of prizes and other stalls too.

What's the cricket?
We have a kids game to start the day, a ladies game at lunchtime and new for this year an eight-a-side four team mini tournament for the men's game. Timings (subject to change on the day as always!) of 10am for the kids game, 12pm for the ladies game and 2pm for the men's tournament.

Can I bring a chair?
Yep

Can I pay by card?
Yes

Are there toilets?
Yep

Is there parking?
There is a car park at Grimsargh Green and some parking on the field by the club. Please park responsibly.

Where does the money go?
All proceeds from the event go to St Catherine's Hospice and supporting what we do as a cricket club

What's the weather looking like?
TBC. As with all cricket lovers, our most used apps are Play Cricket closely followed by the Met Office forecast. So keep an eye on it closer to the day to see what the Grimsargh microclimate is doing. But there will be play, come rain or shine!

We think Bob would be proud. Forever in our hearts. 👏💚🏏