EAST RIDING CRICKET SOCIETY

An acclaimed schoolboy cricketer, John Barclay made his Sussex debut in 1970, aged just sixteen. Two years later John joined the county as a promising all-rounder, going on to captain the side from 1981 to 1986. After retirement he managed the England team on two major overseas tours and became Director of Cricket and Coaching for the Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation , encouraging young people from less advantaged backgrounds to play and enjoy the game. To date, more than 200,000 youngsters have benefited from the scheme. John Barclay is President of the English Schools Cricket Association, President of the Cricket Society, and in 2009/10 served as President of the MCC. He is also the author of three books: The Appeal of the Championship , Lost in the Long Grass and his personal favourite, Life Beyond The Airing Cupboard - winner of the MCC and Cricket Society Book of the Year award.  Don't miss one of cricket's most distinguished and entertaining speake...

Jonathan Doidge, February 2020 Well, I was disappointed. Most emphatically not in our speaker – certainly not. But with Valentine's day in the offing, where were the strewn confetti hearts, long-stemmed roses in wineglasses, or Cupids hanging from the ceiling? Maybe Christmas set my expectations too high? But to our speaker – Mr Jonathan Doidge. A man equally at home talking over by over about Yorkshire CCC, interviewing Grimsby Town footballers on the fly ('Do you like wearing shorts?'), assessing the going at Cheltenham (it dries up by the final day, apparently), or even throwing in a quick impression – think David Coleman, Eddie Waring or Bill McLaren. In short, a man imbued with sporting history, knowledge and enthusiasm. Getting lost at Ripon races aged just two was the experience that got him hooked. And, it must also be mentioned, a world champion and Olympic organiser to boot. Although to put these last two feats in context, the Olympics in question feat...

Appointed cricket correspondent of BBC Radio Leeds in autumn 2018 in succession to the late Dave Callaghan, Jonathan Doidge has found his dream job as ball-by-ball commentator on all Yorkshire CCC matches. Join Jonathan to review his first season behind the mike, assess the county's prospects for 2020, and to learn more about this talented sports broadcaster. Read more about Jonathan here - http://www.jonathandoidge.com/ Everyone welcome - no dress code, no formalities, just a great evening talking cricket £15 a year / £5 a meeting **Join now: ' February/March Special ' - £10** Member benefits : enjoy free premium access to Emerald Headingley's East Stand / Long Room at YCCC matches in 2020 (normal charge - £5 a day) Venue : Brewery Bar, King William IV , Hallgate, Cottingham HU16 4BD, 7.45pm   Map : here   Raffle : top prizes monthly - including 3 pairs of YCCC match ticket vouchers   E: ercsoc@gmail.com / T: 01482 861848 PROGRAMME 2019/...

Rich Pyrah, January 2020 It's a no-risk bet that if you hadn't met Rich Pyrah before tonight, within two minutes you found yourself drawn to him. It's his natural balance of personal modesty, a warm heart and a 'look-you-in-the-eye-and-tell-it-like-it-is' style. When your parents meet over a cricket tea, and your granddad and dad play for the club you also join at an early age, you grow up in cricket - as did Rich. His mates spring from that background too: Tim (Bresnan), Andy (Gale) and John (Sadler). But Rich received no favours from Tim’s dad Ray: two overs of outswing, an inswinger and a warning 'don’t get out LBW'. Ignored, of course, when Rich duly planted his leg between ball and wicket. Progress from Ossett CC to the YCCC 1st team (red and white ball) seemed 'natural' to him, although he confessed that he was a player who had to work hard to survive at the highest level. When not in the 1st XI, he often led, mentored and inform...

Greet the New Year with Yorkshire CCC player and coach Richard Pyrah , celebrating twenty years with the club in April 2020 after first signing as a sixteen-year-old. On retirement in 2015, the Dewsbury-born all-rounder immediately joined the club's coaching staff and in 2017 was appointed Bowling Coach, working with players at all levels from 1st XI to Academy. Qualified to ECB Level 4, Richard has coached in women's cricket with Yorkshire Diamonds, in the Big Bash with Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades, and in 2020 will take charge of the 1st-team squad while Andrew Gale is seconded to the Northern Superchargers in the The Hundred competion. Everyone welcome - no dress code, no formalities, just a great evening talking cricket £15 a year / £5 a meeting   Venue : Brewery Bar, King William IV , Hallgate, Cottingham HU16 4BD, 7.45pm   Map : here   Raffle : top prizes monthly - including 3 pairs of YCCC match ticket vouchers   E: ercso...

Steve Kirby - December 2019 Steve Kirby is clearly not a man who is easily nonplussed. Having surely been uncertain whether he had walked into a local pub function room or the well-stocked warehouse for the nearby tinsel shop, he showed neither nerves nor diffidence as he launched straight into the evening. He spoke without notes, which is a skill I admire, but with both verve and passion – characteristic of his playing days.  Steve did not have the easiest introduction to professional cricket, almost ruled out by an early back injury necessitating a remodelling of his bowling action, then a period using annual leave from work in search of a sustainable way to play. A break came in 2001 when he was called up for Yorkshire's Ist XI to replace Matthew Hoggard, who had been selected for England. Steve eagerly rejected the day job, accepted the chance, and the rest is history.  Steve reflected little on his stats during his talk but spoke much more about his feelin...

A lively Q&A to celebrate the festive season with this most committed and passionate of cricketers. Fiery fast bowler Steve Kirby burst onto the county scene in 2001, earning the lasting affection of Yorkshire CCC supporters for his impact in that year's Championship-winning side. Moving to Gloucestershire in 2005, then Somerset in 2011, Steve also gained England Academy, 'A' and Lions honours before a persistent shoulder injury forced his retirement in 2014. He immediately turned to coaching, inspiring a new generation of players with his 'infectious love of the game' - first as MCC Head Coach (2016-18) and now as assistant to Dave Houghton at Derbyshire CCC (2018-). Everyone welcome - no dress code, no formalities, just a great evening talking cricket £15 a year / £5 a meeting   Venue : Brewery Bar, King William IV , Hallgate, Cottingham HU16 4BD, 7.45pm   Map : here   Raffle : top prizes monthly - including 3 pairs of YCCC match ticket vouch...