Welcome to this short guide to Harberton Cricket Club. We are proud of our Club which is in its 23rd season and pleased to welcome anybody at all interested in village cricket. If you want to play, watch or in any way take part in the Club please read on.
We are a small Club playing non-league cricket against surrounding villages and touring teams. We have games at the weekend and shorter evening games on Wednesdays. We take part in a local competition, the Mills Shield against three local villages. Most of cricket is friendly and relaxed but there is still a strong competitive edge.
We are very lucky to have an excellent ground recently developed with great skill to create a top class wicket. There are stunning vistas from its elevated position with views to Dartmoor. There are facilities for changing and tea as well as a toilet but on a windy day extra layers are needed for spectators who may retreat to watch from the car. Access is signposted from the turning just below the Manor House: it is a long lane, keep going!
Who can I contact if I want to join in? -Ring our membership secretary Barry Goldsmith on (01803) 845251 or secretary Bob Mucklow on (01803) 847812.
I haven't played for years/never played - Don't worry as most of us aren't very young or fit and some only played at school before playing for the Club.
I need some practice before an actual game - Come up to the ground on the day of any fixture, and have a go in the net.
I don't play cricket but would like to be involved - We have needs for all sorts of people who might like to umpire, score, work on the ground and, very importantly, make tea.
What about children's and ladies teams? - We have three youth teams (under 13s, under 15s and under 17s), as we now have three qualified coaches. Contact Jack Buckner on 01548 821733. Training sessions will be : under 13s Saturday 10-30 am , under 15s and 17s Fri 5.30pm, starting end of April . There is an annual ladies match which is enormous fun (but very competitive!).
Do you have a social life?? - A drink in the Church House Inn after a game might be the reason some people play. We have regular social and fundraising events through the year
Is there a website? - Of course! www.harbertoncc.com, Packed with statistics, match reports, fixture card and map to the ground.