By Jonathan White
A cricket festival took place in Wistaston to celebrate a former player’s 40th birthday.
Matches took place at Wistaston Village Cricket Club, Eric Swan Recreation Ground, in honour of ex WVCC player Julian West.
Julian’s father Howard West was a founder member and ex captain of WVCC and also played for Yorkshire Colts and Yorkshire 2nd XI.
Around 100 people were present which included friends and family and WVCC founder members Rod Titus, Charles Fox and John White.
Two Twenty20 matches were played. The first match – WVCC vs old Wistonian’s – was won by old Wistonian’s. The second match – WVCC vs young Wistonian’s (Under 21s) – was won by WVCC. Bob Butland was the umpire.
Organiser Kevin Jobbins said: “We were blessed with fantastic weather. The ground was in prime condition. We were so pleased to see so many old friends and families.”
WVCC was formed when Wistonians interested in cricket were invited to a meeting at the Wistaston Memorial Hall on April 22, 1980.
A group, captained by Howard West, played three friendly matches against the North West Farmers behind the Peacock pub.
Since then the club has grown, and current teams consist of 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, Friendly XI (Wombats), Under 9s, Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 18s, Girls Under 13s, and Girls Under 15s, who are current Cheshire champions.
Three girls play for Cheshire County girls team, and a Ladies team will launch next year. Coaching takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the summer.
Anyone interested contact Kevin Robbins on 01270 663699.
(pictures and words by Jonathan White)
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