Following his heroics in the World Cup Final, Ben Stokes visited Sandair and was awarded a life membership of the club. Unfortunately the weather was terrible, so no game was played, but the people who turned up to watch were well rewarded as Ben stayed around to sign autographs and pose for photos.

This years NatWest CricketForce will take place on Saturday 6th April. More details to follow nearer the time, but please make a note in your diaries.

The club are delighted to announce the signing of 21 year-old Sri Lankan fast bowling all-rounder, Kavishka Anjula as Club Professional for the 2019 season. Highly-rated Kavishka, plays First-Class Cricket for the strong Colombo-based Colts Cricket Club and comes highly recommended by former CCC Professional and SL Test Player, Chamila Gamage, who is now the Sri Lanka National Fast-bowling Academy Chief. Further information can be found here.

We are delighted to announce that the club has successfully applied to the ECB (England & Wales Cricket Board) for re-accreditation as a Clubmark club. The following statement is from the ECB website:

"ECB Clubmark shows that a club is sustainable, well run and provides the right environment for its members. Clubmark accreditation also means your club is recognised as a safe, rewarding and fulfilling place for participants of all ages, as well as assuring parents and carers that they are choosing the right option for their young people."

Cockermouth Cricket Club has received a grant from the ECB (England & Wales Cricket Board) in recognition of the work done by our wonderful volunteers. This particularly applies to the running of All Stars Cricket (to encourage 5 to 8 year olds) and for the set up of Women's Softball cricket. See the attached certificate which confirms it.

There is now a separate page covering the Women and Girls section. Note there is a special softball festival on Sunday 6th May. Click on underlined link for more information. Note softball training starts this Wednesday 18th April.

Here are a few examples of the photos that were taken:

Ben Stokes and the PCA Masters help Cockermouth to raise £25K. Details and video of the day here

The Chairman and Committee of Cockermouth Cricket Club are sad to announce the passing of our former Chairman and Life member George Todhunter. George was a stalwart of the Cricket Club for many decades and his commitment and dedication to our Club was never more amply demonstrated in his single minded determination to get the Club back on its feet following the catastrophic floods of 2009 and 2015.  He project managed the recovery on both occasions, securing funding from insurance companies, community foundations and statutory bodies and various charitable bodies. The Rotary Wall that now gives protection along the perimeter of the boundary closest to the River Derwent was secured by George's lobbying for support.

On 12 February 2017 a large number of members were present to see the naming ceremony of the George Todhunter Pavilion which reflected both the respect and admiration that Cockermouth Cricket Club felt for George. Being able to attend the naming ceremony with his family was a happy time for George and this was reinforced only 24 hours later when Cockermouth Cricket Club's most famous son, Ben Stokes, made a timely visit to see George immediately after his appointment as vice-Captain of the England Cricket team. This single action encapsulated what all of us felt in terms of deep respect and admiration for all that George did on our behalf over several decades as a player administrator and most of all leader. Our deepest condolences go to his wife Jean  and daughter's Emma and Sara. The town and community of Cockermouth will deeply mourn the loss of a man who left such an indelible and lasting mark on the place that he loved.