Wentworth Cricket Club Established 1876

LAST year our longstanding chairman Ernest Laister stood down, after giving a lifetime's dedication to Wentworth Cricket Club.

Ernest has been part of this cricket club for longer than most of us can remember and during his time has served as groundsman, fundraiser, handyman, tea maker, as well as opening batsman.

He can remember a time when cricket was played in front f the big house, playing his first game there in 1949.  He was part of a small group of men who were instrumental in getting the cricket pitch and pavilion where it is now.  A feat which cost the princely sum of £13,900, raised by barbecues and the like, and more than £6,000 from Lord Fitzwilliam.

Now Ernest has decided to step down and give younger people a chance to prove themselves.  But that doesn't mean, however, he won't be around to tell them a thing or two.

In his honour, members decided to create the title of honorary life president, which means Ernest still gets the opportunity to tell everyone just where they're going wrong and point them in the right direction.

At the annual presentation night in November, tributes to Ernest came from far and wide, not least from Her Majesty the Queen, and one hilarious but very special tribute came from Ernest's granson Danny and Gareth Hobson, which had to be seen to be believed.

So on behalf of everyone at the cricket club, Ernest, we wish you a very happy and relaxing retirement (and get the kettle on). "Bloody hell ...."

Please see below a communication from Angela Gregory at Support Dogs to Guy Aston at Huthwaite International thanksing all involved in the Charity Cricket Match.  Angela has also provided some background on Mollie, one of the dogs that visited us that evening and the stirling work Mollie does for her owner Pat

Well done to all those members of the cricket club who took part in the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge.  We completed the 25 miles and 3 peaks in 11 hrs and 36 minutes (last man home), finishing with some very sore legs and feet!  Take a look in the Gallery!

A good night was had by all, with Huthwaite fighting valiantly against the Wentworth side.

The evening raised:

Guess the Runs (After prize payout)          £12.00

The Raffle                                             £222.38

Food Sales                                             £96.00

EH Merrion Donation                               £100.00

TOTAL                                      £430.38

A thank you to all attended from both teams and the village, those who bought tickets, came along and watched (and bought teas), to Tony who funded the player's sandwiches during the interval, and a special thanks to Anita and Janet who spent the whole evening in the kitchen, serving food and washing up!

With this effort and some residual funds, Huthwaite are now well on the way to raising another £1,000 for Support Dogs.

Well done to all .