1931

7 February
Pateley Bridge Cricket Club Annual General Meeting
It was noted that Tommy Kirkbright’s place had to be filled following his accident. It was reported that a Whit Monday benefit game for him played at Glasshouses had made £12.
W E Richmond top the league averages.
A team had also entered the Nidderdale KO Cup, which were midweek matches. After some very interesting games Pateley Bridge were beaten by Hampsthwaite in the final by a narrow margin.

21 March
There was an invitation to Lord Irwin to present his cup to cricket winners Prospect. An effort will be made to obtain the consent of the Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin, to present his cup to the winners when he returned from India. (Lord Irwin was the former E Wood, Lord Halifax, who presented the trophy to the League in 1912)
A Kellet proposed the Nidderdale League and related his earliest associations with the league when there were only 10 teams under the enthusiastic Chairman Mr Hardcastle, and one division. It showed how popular the league had come when for the coming season they would see 11 in Div 1 and 10 in Div 2.
The season's newcomers were Prospect, Burnt Yates and Bilton IInds. He was of the opinion that from a financial point of view and from a playing point of view also, it was best to be in some league or other. But he was far from thinking that clubs outside the league did not pay good cricket or did not have enjoyment in their game. In a league a club had something to play for and it proved a great incentive to youngsters. Personally I don't think the cup is worth playing for or that any fixtures should be arranged for, from what we have heard, Pateley have already won it. He complimented the league in having such a president as Mr Brewster and paid tribute to Mr Stott’s services who took over after the death of Mr Cooper. The league was in a very poor way but Mr Whitehouse, who was unable to be present, was also coupled with the toast. Mr Stott in response thanked the club on behalf of the league and expressed regret that they did not have with them that night, Mr Whitehouse.
A fortunate factor in the league's success was the possession of a Chairman such as Mr Hardcastle and the new Chairman Mr D Addyman.
This year they had a new team in Division 1, Prospect, who had a delightful ground. Burnt Yates had been in and out of the second division, and had come in again and there was every evidence that they would stick. Bilton were another club who had been in and out but the League Secretary thought they would be all right this year. There was one thing he would like if possible for it would give pleasure to the cricketers up and down the Dale and that was to obtain the services of the Viceroy of India, the donor of their cup, to present to the winning club on his return from India. Mr Hardcastle pointed out that the batting prize both this year and last year had been a product of Glasshouses School.

9 May
Fixtures for the season
The Nidderdale League commenced its fixtures on Saturday. A new club in division two was Bilton WMC.
Mr JR Warren has been lost as chairman to the league because of his association with Knaresborough cricket club. It was felt that it was only fair to the league to vacate the chairmanship, he is succeeded by that well-known and worthy cricketer Mr Dearlove Addyman.
Markington was bowled out for 17 which included for ducks. C Johnson for Bilton took 7 - 5.

16 May
Photos of Kirby Malzeard and Newby Hall cricket clubs

23 May
Photos of Grantley Hall and Wath CC.

30 May
Pictures of Nidd Hall & Kirklington CC
In Division 2 in the match between Pateley Bridge and Farnham, Derrick took 8 - 6 in an unfinished game.

6 June
Pictures of Bishop Monkton and South Stainley cricket clubs
Pateley Bridge were bowled out for 13 by Harrogate 2nds for whom Crosby took 6-8.

13 June
Pictures of Bishop Thornton and Studley cricket clubs.

20 June
Pictures of Tanfield and Fellbeck cricket clubs.

27 June
Pictures of Ripon and Williamson's cricket teams

4 July
Picture of Harrogate 2nds
Harrogate 2nds were top of Division 1 whilst Darley were the bottom of Division 2 without so far winning a game.

18 July
Capt E R F Compton's cricket week at Newby Hall is recorded when it was noted 1139 runs were scored in three days.

1 August
Nidderdale Evening League Final
Pateley Bridge beat Dacre Banks by 9 wickets.
It was noted that there was an opportunity for young cricketers to go on a coaching course with George Hirst at Harrogate.

15 August
It was reported that the cup was not awarded until the following bank holiday due to unforeseen circumstances.
In other divisions the Sir Frederick Aykroyd Cup has been held up due to insufficient teams entering.

22 August
The visit of George Hirst to coach at Harrogate is reported and players from clubs round and about took advantage of this opportunity.

29 August
It was reported that the bus carrying Pannal Ash 2nds to Spofforth was filled with fire. Fortunately they were picked up by spectators and were ferried to the ground in 4 trips.

5 September
A Wilson Bilton 2ndXI took 9-6 against Glasshouses.

19 September
County Cricketers to play at
Nidderdale Show.
EF Holdsworth XI v Pateley Bridge

Dacre Banks Feast Attraction
Revival of Cricket Match
Charles Scholes Memorial match
Revived by Charles Scholes Friends
Leyland to play for Charles Scholes XI
Sutcliffe and McCauley played for the Dacre Banks side.

Nidderdale League
Prospect were champions of Div 1 whilst Bilton were champions of Div 2.Darley finished bottom of Div 2 having played 18 matches they lost 13 drew 4 and won 1.

26 September
It was reported that at the Nidderdale Show Leyland was in fine form scoring 101
E F Holdsworth has brought a team to the show for the past 27 years.
In the same newspaper the notes about the Dacre Feast match.
In addition, a photograph of Prospect CC whose match Champions against the Rest was cancelled owing to rain.

Play-off for Nidderdale League Div 2 between Bilton and Pateley Bridge.
This took place at Hampsthwaite and was played on 19 September.  
Pateley Bridge won the toss and batted first on a soft wicket. They scored 46 Bilton scored 48 – 4 thus winning by six wickets.

3 October
Champions Bilton v the Rest.  The Rest lost by six wickets.
Councillor H Bolland presented the cup to Mr Johnson, the Captain of the Bilton team.
Rest 58; Bilton 59 for four.

17 October.
Report of the presentation of the cups and medals by the Mayor.
Division I Batting AB Carr of Bilton
Division II Bowling A Wilson of Bilton

1932
NB Harrogate League introduced 40 overs in 1932

3 January
A CRICKET FUSION? NIDDERDALE & HARROGATE LEAGUES:
SUGGESTED AMALGAMATION TO IMPROVE PLAY.
At the recent annual meeting of the Knaresborough CC a suggestion was made that it would be desirable to form a local central cricket league.  Such a league we take it would have 2-3 divisions amalgamating both the Nidderdale and the Harrogate and District League. The idea is certainly worth the consideration of all interested in the sport. There are many apart from the ambitious Knaresborough club who are of the opinion that such a league would tend to improve the standard of the play in the area. This is highly probable and from this point of view alone the proposal is worthy. There are of course many deterrents, notably long distance travelling which would not be financially possible for small clubs in poor circumstances. Mr T F Brewster of Winsley Hurst Ripley, President of the Nidderdale League, when approached on the matter said that speaking generally he was not fond of league cricket as there was the ever present danger of a desire for a high place in the league overriding sportsmanship and the best interests of the game. However, the league and he very great advantage of ensuring a reliable match list for the clubs engaged and there was little fear of games being scratched at the last minute. He thought that the more prestigious leagues was not desirable because when the area was too large, the smaller clubs were at a disadvantage because the cost of transport became too much for their finances. However, he was of the opinion that the amalgamation of the Nidderdale League and the Harrogate & District League was worth the consideration of representatives of the clubs herein engaged.
Mr W H King of Spofforth, President of the Harrogate & District League said the proposal was not possible for the coming season, there were 10 competing clubs in each of the two divisions of the Harrogate & District League and arrangements were now fully completed for the 1932 season. He suggested that representatives of all clubs concerned should be called together at full meeting after the present season to discover what the general feeling was towards the proposal. Personally he thought it would not be beneficial to upset the two leagues. So far as the Harrogate & District League was concerned they had now been latterly working satisfactorily and he was convinced the amalgamation would not be advantageous. Mr D Addyman, Chairman the Nidderdale League, said there would probably be a meeting of Nidderdale clubs this week which would be attended by representatives of all the clubs in the league. He’s going to put the matter forward and the outcome should be interesting and have an important bearing in the outcome of the question. Mr R H Ward, Chairman of the Harrogate & Distinct League, echoed the remarks of Mr W H King and also feels that the financial strain of an amalgamation would be too heavy for some clubs.

23 January
Editorial
League cricket. Is amalgamation desirable.
The players and supporters in the Nidderdale Cricket League will doubtless be interested in the suggestion put forward that the formation of a central league amalgamating the Nidderdale League with the Harrogate District League and embracing either two or three divisions, would be advantageous and desirable. The question however does not affect the arrangements for the coming season which have already been completed. It is bound to raise keen controversy and conflict of opinion in the interests of the future welfare of the two leagues.
The suggestion that amalgamation would improve the standard of play in the area is somewhat vague and should the proposal be adopted we count its influence in improving the standard. It is already and has in the past provided town and city clubs and the country one’s in particular instance with noted experts of the game. The standard of play rests to a large extent on the individuality of the player and the opportunity of exercising his previous capabilities in this situation which normal visiting teams can create. If through amalgamation the support given was sufficient to employ a coach, who could periodically visit the village grounds and instruct the enthusiasts in the arts, it might then achieve its purpose, otherwise its adoption cannot have such merit for the improvement of the standard of individual merit. Then there is the vexed question that the Nidderdale League is not confined to Nidderdale League clubs only, but includes the entry of those outside the valley and with its distinctive and traditional record we cannot provide our representatives support in this scheme which would inevitably sink its head, which does not appear to have any practical advantage to offer, at any rate, for the Nidderdale League clubs. There is also the question of cost of transport which to smaller and less wealthy clubs happens to be a circumstance causing them serious reflection.
So far as the Nidderdale clubs are at present concerned, there is neither a desire nor need to enter a scheme which for some instances would increase their financial commitments beyond their ability to pay and in other cases will be the means of obliterating some clubs from the league table, no matter what opinions might be held on the value or otherwise of the cricket, at least it possesses one virtue of providing reliable fixture list for competing teams against the uncertainty of friendly bouts. Consequently if league cricket is essential we would much rather seek Nidderdale clubs retain their identity in a league confined to the Valley than be persuaded to join a combination where that identity will be lost and which the standard of play and pitches are no better than their own.

30 January
Essential cricket league
Readers views on its desirability
An article in the Herald last week suggesting that a central cricket league for this area would be very desirable has attracted wide interest. Such a scheme, it was pointed out, would require an amalgamation of the Harrogate and District league and the Nidderdale League. A central league will be a bigger and better affair and would necessarily have 2 to 3 divisions. The views of several of our local cricketers have been sought on the subject and it is felt in some circles that such a league would tend to improve the standard of play in the district.
Mr E Sands, Hon Sec Harrogate District Evening Cricket League was of the opinion that if a proper agreement between the two leagues concerned the result would further the interests of cricket in the area. He thinks the amalgamation will be a fine thing both from the playing and financial standpoint. A club with little repute would find much to its advantage, and everything to work its way to the premier position in the league. Individual players of ability will be widely watched and would in time be left to find a place in the town's team. Infact a central league would do much for the advancement cricket in general in the district. The two leagues with one the executive and one code of rules will be beneficial. Greater membership would mean increased income and less expenditure. No doubt the scheme was a very fine one and would be a great asset as far as it was concerned. It beholds the executives of both theses leagues to get together this year to formulate some scheme to be in working in effect in 1933.
All ideas of selfishness must be put to one side. All could not hold official position and the executives must view the scheme with an open mind for the benefit of the sport. Mr W A Risdon, Hon Sec Harrogate and District League considers that the amalgamation would not at present benefit local cricket. It would entail more expenses in the form of the additional travelling at a time when the majority of clubs are feeling a financial strain. From the point of view of sentiment there was also the prospect of taking off many outstanding fixtures between local rivals, if they happened to be placed in different divisions of a new league. The idea of the amalgamation may have its good points but personally he was old-fashioned enough to wish to see each league retain its own identity.
However it was not a matter to be settled off and the best way would be for each league to carry out a referendum of all the clubs under its control and then ascertain their views. A joint meeting of the leagues could then be called at the end of season when the executives of the leagues would have something definite to go on.

30 January
Family Reunion of Mr W Hardcastle JP
73 years old
He started work as a half-timer Glasshouses Mill. Then he entered the scholastic profession and left Nidderdale but eventually returned for an appointment at Greenhow and thence Glasshouses where he retired nine years ago after 50 years of teaching. 44 years of which at Glasshouses
All his three sons are cricketers .
Charles is an engineer with the West Cumberland bus company and played in the North Lancs League and has also played for Yorkshire IInds and Cumberland for whom he was the top scorer against the 1924 Australians.

From Cricket Archive
Full name: CA Hardcastle
Born: 1882, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England
Teams: TL Taylor's XI (Miscellaneous: 1902); Yorkshire Second XI (Miscellaneous: 1903); Yorkshire Colts (Miscellaneous: 1904);  
Ewart played at Calverley in the Yorkshire Council
Jack for York and also in the Bradford League for Windhill, Bingley and Bowling Old Lane and Yorkshire IInds
George played for both Pateley Bridge and Glasshouses and was a banker at Yeadon and played for the town team in the Yorkshire Council.
Sometime ago, brothers Jack, Ewart and George all distinguished themselves one ZSaturday.
Jack scored 88 for Bingley v Lightcliffe
Ewart took 10-39 for Calverley against Menston and George 7 -36 for Yeadon v Guiseley.

6 February
The death of Mr Arthur Atkinson and Nidderdale stalwart.
Farmer and Colliery Agent,
Great cricketing days recalled.
He was a sportsman of the truest sense of the word. Relentless enthusiasm. He lived in Wetherby as a youth and played from Boston Spa and also at Wighill Park under Lord Hawke who drew together some of the best local cricketers in the district. Eventually he went to Dacre Banks as landlord of the Royal Oak Hotel and his association with that famous village cricket team continued for some years and on the day of his death in the same village there passed away within an hour his former cricket colleague and Captain George Brookes always known to local people as “Danger”
For a time he play cricket in the Huddersfield League when he was a butcher and later went to Masham where he became a haulage contractor on the Masham Waterworks for the Harrogate Corporation.
On the finishing off the reservoir he went to live in Harrogate and commenced his business as a colliery agent. He was actively associated with Harrogate Cricket Club and was on the committee for a number of years.

Well known sportsman's death
Mr George Brookes funeral at Dacre
The death took place on Sunday at Summerbridge after a long and painful illness of Mr G Brookes a well-known local cricketer and sportsmen who played for Dacre Banks over 50 years ago. New line the deceased who were 76 was interred in a gamekeeper and water bailiff. For many years he was employed as under keeper at Northwoods for the late Samson Fox of Harrogate  and continued to act in that capacity for Mr C A Atkinson also Harrogate on the same estate. He had for 30 years been water bailiff on the Nidderdale fishing banks and supervised the filling and hatching of fish.
His cricketing career was a long and useful one and his all-round abilities were a great asset to the village team with which he had a lifelong association.

27 February
Picture
Lord Hawke’s Wighill Park team in the 80’s which played against  Harrogate for share years previously
Arthur Atkinson is in this photograph and was playing for Boston Spa at the time.

Birstwith Cricket Club
The club has a programme of 24 matches for the season 21 of which are home.
Mr Maurice Leyland the Yorkshire County Cricket Club cricketer has been giving coaching lessons

21 May
Markington CC photograph in newspaper

4 June
Bishop Monkton photograph in newspaper

11 June
Burnt Yates CC  photograph in newspaper

1933
1 April
The team spirit in cricket
Possessed in Pateley Bridge in the players and the committee. A presentation by the President at the Annual Dinner of Pateley Bridge Cricket Club in the Kings Arms Hotel.
Ground and Pavilion considered to be far in advance of all other clubs.
Reference was made to bodyline bowling in the speech made by Mr E W Hardcastle.
He was inclined to agree with Mr A Sellers, there would now be many advocates of the theory but unless they were very fast and had some sense of direction, they would be jolly well thumped. If Pateley had batted like the Australians and made such a fuss about these matches, they would not have been very popular in the Dale.
Mr W E Richmond, Captain, said he was pleased especially with the younger players. Stanley Robinson had the top batting and top bowling average. The ladies raised £10 over the season as profit from their catering.

15 April
Annual Meeting Glasshouses CC at the Reading Room
J K Simpson presided.
Congratulations to 2nd XI on their magnificent attempts to win the title which had caused great enthusiasm in the village.
The team suffered a great loss by the death of A Chester Vice President and one of the most ardent supporters.

13 May
Ladies Cry Howzat
A suggestion form a local ladies cricket league is made by Miss W Russell Secretary of
Bilton LLC.

20 May
Nidderdale League Fixtures.

4 June
Picture Bishop  Monkton

10 June
All Cricketers Darley
An Interesting Game
The largest attendance of the season gathered at Darley Cricket ground on Thursday evening last week when Malt Kiln CC played the best of Darley CC. Malt Kiln team won the toss and the opening batsmen were Mr William Houseman, the village Blacksmith in his 70th year, he played for Darley 53 years ago and was noted as a recognised all-rounder of repute, and his youngest son Harry in his 31st year. Mr Dobson 67 Mr Snow 65 were also in the Malt Kiln team. The wicket-keeper for the Malt Kiln team was Mr W Houseman. The eldest son of Mr W Houseman, the total age of the family playing being 135 years.

11 June
Picture Burnt Yates

24 June
Best Performances
G Dinsdale Glasshouses CC 147 not out  v  Pateley Bridge
Div 1 Glasshouses 272-6 Pateley Bridge 130 all out
Div 2 A Husthwaite Fellbeck 5-1
Darley all out for 31

1 July
Picture G Dinsdale

8 July
Picture of Birstwith CC

15 July
Picture of Ripon Evening League team

5 August
J Robinson makes 115 in friendly v Armley out of 156,

12 August
Notable Batting Feat by Nidderdale Cricketer
390 runs in 4 innings
A remarkable batting feat at any rate in local cricket has been performed by Mr John Robinson of Wilsill who is a young member of the Pateley Bridge team. In less than a fortnight he has scored 390 runs in four completed innings and topped the century mark twice in good class cricket.
Against Upper Armley on 29th June he scored 115 followed by 82 in the Junior Cup against Killinghall, 105 against Airedale Norman's and playing for Birstwith v Craven Gents on Monday he scored 93.

He is the son of Mr F S Robinson who is assisted Dacre and Glasshouses and who was a batsmen of no mean order. Young John is showing signs of great promise in the cricketing world. He is undoubtedly a good bat and has the ideal temperament for the game. He is no slogger but has the judgement to sort out the right balls to hit which he does in no half measure. His shots are well placed and his style and stands attractive and sound. He is a useful bowler on a wicket that is doing a bit and is bad to stop.

19 August
Robinson gets nought in next match!


18 November
Nidderdale Cricket League. The League’s Future.
The appeal for a further two or three clubs to join the 1934 season will we hope materialise. At present prospects are much brighter than last season. Already eight have promised to give their allegiance to the league activity. It only requires three more at the most to make the list complete.
Cricket in Nidderdale has a long and attractive history coupled with many renowned exponents of the game, who are content to play the game in their own Valley and play the game for its own sake. Men with ability far above the average in the cricket world stuck to their teams and so help to build up the many formidable sides which adorned the village grounds some 30 to 40 years ago. That spirit still maintains but occupational interests have not to be considered and there is evidence of an ardent and earnest desire by the young men who have taken up the game in our villages to capture and preserve at least some of those traditions associated with cricket in Nidderdale.
There is no reason why this spirit should not be used in the formation of a league to be confined to Nidderdale only; where after all some of the best grounds good average cricketers are to be met with in any area are to be found.
There is no need for any club to go outside the area to find better cricket and if each and all could be induced to put their energies into the formation of a combination of the best at their disposal, it would not only create added interest in their clubs welfare, but tend to improve the performances of each individual player. We note that Shaw Mills is forming a club to join the league. We welcome the return of Dacre Banks after a season's absence from the game and the advent of Bishop Thornton and the inclusion of Birstwith, Ripley and Burnt Yates and probably Killinghall, the league would probably be complete and as representative as it possibly could be made. In consequence the proposals by the West Riding County Council for the extension of the Pateley Bridge area, all the clubs mentioned would be part and parcel of the whole so why not make a sports combination and adopt the principle for the cricket field.

9 December
Nidderdale Cricket League
Decision to carry on
Enthusiastic Club Representatives.
Following a meeting of the Nidderdale representatives at the Royal Oak Hotel in Pateley Bridge on Monday evening, it was definitely decided to make arrangements for next season and the fixture list for eight clubs for Div. 1 only will shortly be compiled. Mr D Addyman occupied the chair and the following clubs were represented Pateley Bridge, Glasshouses, Grantley, Shaw Mills, Fellbeck and Hampsthwaite
A brighter and more optimistic feeling prevailed, the representatives including a few of the younger players, were keen and enthusiastic for the league success. Following the consideration of a letter from the Darley club, the meeting decided that it could not accept this club’s request for a postponement of its deliberations until the Harrogate and District League meeting at the beginning of the year had been held.
It was also decided that the following clubs should constitute the league: Pateley Bridge Glasshouses, Dacre Banks, Hampsthwaite, Grantley, Bishop Thornton, Fellbeck, and Shaw Mills.
The members welcomed the attendance of Mr JG Whitley of Darley who attended in the interests of the league. He suggested what at first sight appears to be a rather complicated scheme for club match games, but as there was insufficient time to give it full consideration it deserved, the question was postponed indefinitely.
A motion thanking the Pateley Bridge and Nidderdale Herald for it recent comments in an endeavour to sustain interests in the Nidderdale League was unanimously agreed to. It was reported that the league funds showed a balance in hand of £18.

30 December
Cricket Club Whist Drive and Dance.
Annual boxing night effort by Pateley Bridge Cricket Club was again a great success.
The first prize of a lamb was won by Mr W Atkinson who gave it back for the benefit of club funds.

1934
10 February
Links with Dacre Banks Cricket
Death of Mr F J Kirkby of Sidmouth
We regret to announce that the death took place at Sidmouth on Tuesday of Mr Frederick John Kirkby of Dacre Banks. For some time it has been Mr Kirkby's custom to reside in the South of England during the winter months. A native of Leeds, Mr Kirkby, when a young man, joined the publishing firm of Blackie. In his younger days he took an active part in Dacre cricket. He was largely responsible for the advent into Nidderdale of Mr William Sutcliffe, the father of the famous All England and Yorkshire player, who assisted Dacre Banks for many years. It was at Summerbridge that Herbert was born. Mr Kirby on more than one occasion nursed him as a baby.

3 March
Nidderdale Cricket League
Substantial Support Promised
At a meeting of the representatives of the Nidderdale Cricket League at the Royal Oak Pateley Bridge on Tuesday evening at which D Addyman presided, it was reported that several gentlemen in the district had promised substantial financial support for the coming season and that two bats had been given as prizes for the first in the batting and bowling prizes.
Representatives at the meeting included Pateley Bridge, Glasshouses, Dacre Banks,Fellbeck, Hampsthwaite. An application for membership from the Darley club was accepted. It was agreed to transfer accounts from the Yorkshire Penny Bank to the National and Provincial Bank Pateley Bridge.
League cards with a combined list of fixtures are to be published.
The meeting passed a vote of condolence to Mrs W Ellis on the death of her husband. The next meeting of representatives, when a revision of rules is to be considered, will be in three months time.

10 March
Darley CC Hold its A G M
It was decided to enter if possible two teams in the Nidderdale league.

24 March
Nidderdale Cricket League
Revision of rules.
Darley brought forward a suggestion to play 40 overs games as practised in the Harrogate League, This was rejected and the 4 hour time limit was to be adhered to.
Wet weather rule allows for mutual agreement between clubs concerned to send a written statement to the league secretary regarding the state of the ground and the weather when the occasion arose. The former rule required attendance on the ground of the visiting team. No matter what conditions prevailed.

31 March
J Robinson & S Robinson who were both two young players were congratulated on scoring 500 runs each, topping the averages.

31 March
Pateley Bridge Cricket Club AGM.
General Meeting
An Extraordinary Meeting was held in the Assembly Rooms on Friday evening where an excellent attendance was presided over by Mr F S Campbell. Mr Briggs reported a full programme of friendly matches has been arranged for the 1st XI for the coming season and a few away 2nd XI games.

21 April
Glasshouses Cricket Club
Annual General Meeting
Tribute was paid to the team for winning both the 1st and 2nd division. In particular to the sporting parson the Rev W Pridmore whose enthusiasm was a great help and a rare thing in present-day cricket. Decided to play friendly games only.
Both teams successful in winning respective divisions; 1st XI for the fourth consecutive season. Remarkable feat that may take some time to beat.
Had a meeting a short time ago to decide whether to play league or friendly cricket in the coming season; this proposition was
unanimously agreed by the meeting. All but two fixtures arranged for both teams.

23 April
Nidderdale Cricket Final 43 years ago
A famous cricket match is recalled by the following lines, written it is said by the Burnt Yates Schoolmaster of that day. The match was the final for the Nidderdale Cup played between Glasshouses and Dacre Banks on the Birstwith grou nd on 1 September 1894 when the latter won the trophy ................

14 May
Only friendly matches being played
Glasshouses v Harrogate XI
W Robinson 7-12

2 June
Dacre Banks bowl out Grantley for 12 runs.
It was also reported that Bertie Newbould son of H Newbould of the family of the well-known Dales cricketers taking all 10 wickets for Birstwith Juniors.

9 June
Nidderdale School's Cricket Competition
The enterprising Pateley Bridge Cricket Club has arranged a competition for local schools.

2 July
Village Playing Field Opening Scene at Dacre Banks.
The importance of the occasion and the beautiful weather will leave happy memories with the inhabitants of Dacre Banks and Summerbridge who were present in large numbers on Saturday when 6 acres of playing field, a gift from Mr John Green Pullan, and a pavilion, were opened by Lieutenant Col. Sir William Ingilby of Ripley Castle. The fields which will be the named the Max Pullan Playing Fields are in memory of Mr Pullan's son Maxwell who was killed in the Great War.
A cricket match was played between Dacre Banks and a Max Pullan Trustees XI, with Dacre Banks winning.

23 July
G Dinsdale  6-11 v Taylors Chemists

27 August
Picture of George Hirst with young cricketers from the locality, including Nidderdale.

24 September
Picture of T Derrick who scored 1000 runs for Pateley Bridge this season.

Dacre Feast Cricket
Match on new playing fields - Revival of interest.
Large crowd of spectators saw Dacre cricket team defeat Mr J Hargate's XI from Leeds on the Max Pullan Playing Fields at Dacre on Saturday.
It was the first match to be played on the newly laid pitch, which is sure to be one of the great amenities of the playing fields during the coming seasons.

1935
30 March
Nidderdale League
A meeting of the league was held at the Royal Oak on Tuesday evening. The meeting stood in silence in memory of Mr W E Richmond a former Pateley Bridge captain who had recently passed away.
The chief business of the evening was to consider the formation of a second division? Six clubs had entered therefore it should be started. The running of the Nidderdale Knockout was placed in the hands of the League Secretary and a small subcommittee.

13 April
Pateley Bridge Cricket club
Annual General Meeting
Mr FS Campbell a patron of the club revealed he had been a member for 50 years during that season.
Subscriptions were set at five shillings. Each player was asked to contribute 6d when travelling to away games.

4 May
Glasshouse CC AGM
Great social success recorded for last season.

11 May
C Spence Glasshouses 6 - 9 v Fellbeck.

18 May
Hampsthwaite v Dacre Banks.
Dacre Banks all-out 11.
Brotherton 5-5.

1 June
There have been many notable cricketers nurtured in Nidderdale who have made cricket history further afield and in no case is this fact applicable than to Glasshouses where they appear to be born not made. Neither can we forget that it was at the Pateley ground that Maurice Leyland was found by a member of the Yorkshire County committee and afterwards given his chance, since amply justified. A week ago last Saturday John Robinson of Willsill was invited to have a trial with Bowling Old Lane. Owing to the weather all matches were cancelled, the invitation however was repeated for Saturday, and John scored 20 not out when his side got the better of Spen Victoria by five wickets.

29 June
Scotton v Glasshouses 2nds
Glasshouses were all out for seven

6 July
H Holmes 7-3 for Glasshouses 2nds v Pateley Bridge 2nds who were all out for 15.

27 July.
Mr F Campbell-Unique Record.
Captains the side once again.
A unique occasion in the history of Pateley Bridge Cricket Club took place on Saturday at Bewerley Park when Mr Frederick Sinclair Campbell celebrated his Jubilee as a member of the club and once more skippered the side in a friendly game against a team chosen by himself, which included representatives from village teams in Nidderdale. The game was played in a festive mood and in the course of it congratulations to the veteran from many old and valued associations in cricket history were renewed. The sense of gratitude to Mr Campbell for his long service on behalf of the club pervaded the atmosphere. He took his usual place behind the sticks and although having retired from the game some time ago, his technique and undoubted abilities as a wicket-keeper have lost little of their former glory. In his heyday he would probably one of the best wicket-keepers playing in local cricket and his services as a batsmen were invaluable when his side found itself in a tight corner. He did not however aspire to bowl and was quite content to save his energies and on their behalf give judicial advice and encouragement. Mr Campbell commenced playing cricket with Pateley Bridge 50 years ago and as a boy was a playing member of the first school team connected with Pateley Board School after it opened 55 years ago. Amongst the boys he recalled having played on that day, some of whom later made cricket history elsewhere, were Edward Harry and Alfred Blakeborough, John Ward, Jess Stoney, G Pitts, Jack & Alf Stubbs, Johnny Bell, Maurice Metcalfe, Thackwray Summersall & Harry Richardson. Most of these boys like himself eventually drifted into the Pateley Bridge 1st XI.  Later he went to school at Darlington and played regularly with the college team.
Mr Campbell's association with the Pateley club has brought him into contact with a great number of county players who visited Bewerley Park during the Feast Week and amongst his achievements as the keeper he headed the batting averages for the season and was a member of the teams that won the Nidderdale League. He has been President and is now a patron of the club.

9 August
Schoolboys in Cricket Final
Enthusiastic scenes at Bewerley Park.
Bewerley Park was the scene of a stern encounter of much enthusiasm on this evening when the final of the Hartley schools cricket shield was played between Pateley Bridge and Summerbridge when at least 1000 spectators were present.

16 August
Dacre Banks were reported as winning the Nidderdale League Cup by beating Hampsthwaite by two wickets in a match played at Pateley Bridge.

Glasshouses v Hampsthwaite
J Robinson scores 90 not out.

23 August
Fellbeck gained a surprise victory over Hampsthwaite in the Nidderdale League on Saturday when D Swales for Fellbeck took 5 wickets in 8 balls including the hat-trick. He returned figures of 8-14.

Nidderdale Show
Cricket match.
Mr E F Holdsworth once again promised to supply the opposition for the cricket at which several Yorkshire County players will be in evidence. Mr Holdsworth for 25 years has skippered the side on these occasions but has now decided to retire. According to the present arrangements Mr A B Sellers the Yorkshire Captain will deputise. It is expected that Bill Bowes will make his first appearance at this festival of cricket.

29 August
Darley Hen Pecked Husbands  v  Thornthwaite & Darley

20 September
Photograph of Fred Bell a well known local cricketer who died suddenly on Saturday.

8 to win and the last man in.
Dramatic Finish to Nidderdale League Championship
Dacre’s Grand Fight.
There have been stirring reports of Nidderdale League Championship fights but surely there has been no greater than the match I witnessed at Glasshouses on Saturday where the home team met with Dacre to contest the issue of the title this season.
The position before the match was that Glasshouses were point ahead in the table over Dacre, and needed a drawn game with their neighbours to win the cup for the ninth or 10th time. Dacre who had only once previously had the trophy wanted a clear victory to claim the honour. Dacre batted first on a wicket that never played well all day and scored 67, chiefly through the grand innings by Fred Gill, who knocked up nearly half the total and E Richmond who obtained a valuable 14. The light was variable and the conditions were anything but favourable from the batsmen's point of view. The score seemed inadequate for the occasion but the Dacre bowlers were right on top of their form and 3 Glasshouses wickets went down for 9 runs, a most encouraging start.
Slowly and with great determination the home team fought back but were seven wickets down for 37 and the position seemed hopeless. But how that Glasshouses tail wagged its assistance! It must have been heartbreaking to the plucky contenders. Gradually mostly by singles the score mounted to 52-8. Could the last two wickets make the necessary 16 runs. It could and did. A innings of 14 by E Dunn and the stout resistance of H Atkinson were mainly responsible for the success though credit must go to Mr G Parker and W Marsden for being equal to the exacting demands made upon them
8 runs were required to win when they came together. The bowling was excellent and the fieldsmen on their toes. But judiciously placed shots scored the runs and it was with great jubilation that Glasshouses spectators greeted the winning hit.
Apart from the debatable decision involving the dismissal of C Spence who was LBW to L Calvert bowling a short pitched ball around the wicket, Glasshouses had nothing to contest.
Six of them men were caught. The wicket-keeping on both sides was splendid there being only one ordinary bye in the 4 extras. Both sides took all the chances that were offered and at the outset C Spence the home wicket-keeper took a full-length catch to dismiss A Wray, Dacre's opening batsmen, W Henson was unfortunate to be run out whilst attempting an additional run from an overthrow. A catch in the outfield dismissed C Calvert before he'd scored. Glasshouses had a very unimpressive opening and it was not until J Robinson had been at the wicket for some time before the first boundary came and then this batsmen hit 3 fours in 4 balls, off H Henson. If Houseman had accepted very difficult chance by Dunn early in that batsmen's innings there might have been a different tale, but this would have been a catch in thousand and could only have been made by clever anticipation.
Although Dacre Banks lost they made a sterling effort, in fact so well did they play they almost deserved to win. For Glasshouses thanks must undoubtedly go 3 batsmen especially H Atkinson who going in the fall of the fourth wicket was ninth out. He made 9 and these are only valuable in that he offered stout resistence at a critical time.
G Parker & L Calvert had the best averages amongst the Glasshouses and Dacre bowlers respectively.
A magnificant performance was had by C Calvert for Dacre who though he only took 1 wicket  bowled 15.4 overs, 6 mdns, 21 runs for 1 wicket.

27 September.
Nidderdale League Cup
Presentation to Glasshouses
Reference to the late Mr F Bell.
During the presentation of the Nidderdale League Cricket Trophy on Saturday afternoon when Glasshouses played the Rest, Mr J G Pullan, who made the presentation, made reference to the recent death of Fred Bell a former member of the Glasshouses team. Mr Pullan said that he desired on behalf of the Nidderdale League to propose a vote of condolence with the widow and relatives of the late Mr F Bell who had passed away suddenly on the preceding Saturday.
The older members of the League could well recall what a prominent part Mr Bell had played in the successes of his village team before he retired some years ago. He played cricket in the truest sense of the word, said Mr Pullan, and his demeanour and sportsmanlike attitude was one they would do well to follow. His loss was one at all Nidderdale cricketers deeply deplored. In passing about of condolence the company bowed their heads for a minutes silence. Mr Pullan went on to remark that those who had been privileged to be present last Saturday when the destiny of the Cup for another year had been decided, could not complain of a dull afternoon spent. Bats were presented to the league winners of the batting and bowling averages.
Batting - C Marshall  Pateley Bridge 26.75
Bowling - G Dinsdale Glasshouses 44 wickets at 5.0

Elsewhere it was noted that Herbert Sutcliffe made 142 for Pateley Bridge against E F Holdsworth's XI at the Nidderdale Show.

Photograph of Nidderdale League Cup Winners Glasshouses and the Rest in this newspaper.

4 October
Photo Division 2 Winners Scotton.

15 November
Two cricket leagues for Nidderdale.
Next season's policy.
At the Annual General Meeting of the Nidderdale Cricket League at Darley on Tuesday last week, eight clubs being represented. The chair was taken by Mr P Atkinson of Glasshouses. Mr Brewster of Winsley Hirst was unanimously re-elected President and Mr Addyman Chairman of the Committee.
It was decided upon 1st & 2nd divisions together with the usual Evening Knockout and the Junior Evening competitions.
The question of a separate Evening League was discussed but was eventually left over for consideration at the next meeting.
The League would like it to be known however that there are still vacancies for both divisions and any club desirous of joining should send in their applications.

1936
24 January
Nidderdale’s loss.
Death of Mr S Baker, well-known cricketer formerly of Hampsthwaite.
Many Nidderdale friends of Mr Chadwick Baker formally a well-known Hampsthwaite resident will regret to learn of his death on Tuesday last week. From boyhood he was a keen cricketer and many tales were told of his prowess in the Hampsthwaite XI 30-40 years ago.

21 February
League cricket record.
Achievement of Glasshouses Club.
Annual Meeting.
The Annual General Meeting of Glasshouses Cricket Club was held in the Reading Room on Friday, Mr J K Simpson presided.
In memory of the late Mr F Bell, the Members observed 1 min silence prior to the proceedings.
The Hon. Sec. then presented the following report:
“Looking back on the past season, I think you will all agree with me that it's been a very successful time in winning the League Cup for the third successive season, which constitutes a record for the Nidderdale League. This record has been accompanied by the good team spirit of the men who have pulled so well together both on and off the field. If the sporting fellowship can be maintained then there is still the possibility of them making further records.

Here I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr G Dinsdale on his splendid performance in winning the league bowling average and for which he has received a cricket bat.
Our 2nd team also had a successful season, they were second in the league table. This coming season let us hope they will go one better. Our second team captain was selected by the League to captain the Rest v Scotton who were the 2nd division winners. The social side of the club that is the Reading Room can also boast to being a great success. Members have rallied round very well and there have been some jolly evenings and good games of billiards and snooker, the latter causing much friendly rivalry.
I am sure it is a cause for which we should have even more support by a few more members joining us. The Committee are very grateful indeed for all the donations received and the many patrons of the Club and also the members who have paid their subscriptions.

24 April
New Ground for Folliffot
Joseph Ratcliffe Gift - Opening Ceremony

15 May
T Simpson of  Darley takes 9-31 v Scotton

22 May
Photo Hampsthwaite CC

12 June
Extraordinary cricket at Darley
Side out for six.
There was some extraordinary cricket at Darley on Saturday when Thornthwaite and Darley entertained Glasshouses.
The home team winning the toss , elected to bat first and were soon in difficulties. The whole side was trundled out for six runs. Parker took 6-2 in four overs.
The necessary seven runs were knocked off in the first over. The scores for Darley were 02020000100 with 1 extra.

19 June
Shaw Mills bowled out for 17 v Glasshouses. G Milner 6-4

24 July
Nidderdale Knockout Final
Hampsthwaite v Glasshouses
Hampsthwaite and Glasshouses met in the final of the Nidderdale Senior Knockout Competition at Dacre Banks. The Hampsthwaite captain won the toss and elected to bat but owing to excellent bowling from S Robinson they could only muster 61 runs for six wickets.
Glasshouses had lost seven wickets for 67 before the cup was won.
Mr: Pullan, the Summerbridge captain, congratulated Glasshouses as being one of the best if not the best team in the dale. He also congratulated them on having the finest wicket-keeper in the dale much to the embarrassment of the keeper who immediately retired to the back of the Pavilion.!

18 September
Shaw Mills celebrate their Silver Jubilee and the success of the team winning the Ripon Evening Cricket Competition.

30 October
Glasshouses Cricket Ground
Cup won 4 seasons in succession
Whist Drive & Dance Celebration
Glasshouses Cricket Club jointly with the Reading Room  held a successful Whist Drive and dance in the school room on Friday evening when a large company assembled to celebrate the winning of the Nidderdale Cricket League trophies for the 1st and 2nd teams in their respective divisions.
The 1st XI holds the unique and still splendid record of having won the cup in the league competition for the last four seasons. The presentation of the cups and medals was to be made by Mr Dearlove Addyman as Chair of the League who has consistently supported and encouraged league cricket in the dale but unfortunately he was unable to be present.
To the credit of some of the members they offered to forego their awards in an effort to help club funds.
An able an adequate substitute for Mr Addyman was found in Miss Light the Headmistress of Glasshouses School, who was introduced by Mr JC Parkes, Hon Member.
Mr Parkes complimented the team on their record and paid a well deserved tribute to Mr Percy Atkinson, he, he said, in no small measure helped to achieve the league honours.
Miss Light who was a patron of the club expressed her pleasure at being honoured to present the trophies. She said that on her appointment to the school she endeavoured unsuccessfully to find Glasshouses on the map but enquiring from friends a day or two later as to its whereabouts one of them remarked that he did not know exactly where it was but he did know they were a jolly good cricket team.
Mr P Atkinson who accepted the cup on behalf of the 1st XI said he was delighted to accept the trophy. He would leave it to the Captain of the 2nd XI to make the speech on that occasion.

11 December
Editorial Pateley Bridge Cricket Club
Proceedings at the Annual General Meeting of Pateley Bridge Cricket Club have disclosed a most satisfactory state of affairs needing the immediate attention of the club if it is to retain its previous good name and stability.
The resignation of the President Mr J H Williamson and the refusal of two prominent workers on the club's behalf to sit again on the committee is to be regretted.
At the same time the situation reveals a lack of coordination which unless checked will have far-reaching affects on the game in Pateley Bridge.
However, with the election of the veteran Mr F S Campbell to the Presidency and that of Mr Bernard F Briggs to lead the 1st XI there is a feeling that the situation can and will be improved.
The financial difficulties do not form an insuperable barrier if the members are determined to achieve reasonable solvency. It was an attitude of quarrelsome indifference to the best interests of the club that was not conducted to the settlement of the financial or any other question. There are many clubs that possessed the opportunity for playing the game under such ideal conditions we feel sure that the officers realising their responsibilities in this direction will approach their difficulties with tact and confidence in the interests of the required discipline which the game demands.
If the matter is approached from this angle they can be assured of public support and sympathy in their efforts to revive and maintain the club's prestige in the sporting activities of the dale.

Pateley Bridge Cricket Club
Resignation of the President
Apathy of the players.
An apparent absence in interest in the activities of Pateley Bridge Cricket Club were reflected at the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday evening in the Assembly Rooms when booked 14 members including officers attended. Mr J H Williamson the President resigned and Mr T Kirkbright and Mr R Hauxwell who have given excellent service to the committee declined to be re-elected. Mr FS Campbell was unanimously elected as President. In view of the much reduced gate receipts from the past summer, the club has decided to prepare a list of friendly matches next summer.
Mr Williamson who presided was supported by Mr H Sagar.
The Chairman said he was extremely disappointed in the results of last summer but will reserve his remarks thereon until later in the meeting.
Mr Sagar's report read as follows: From a playing point of view the season can hardly have been said to have been successful. There have been too many matches in which one or both teams have had to turn out short or with a player found on the ground to complete the side.
A lack of enthusiasm for cricket has been apparent on more than one occasion. It must be recorded that throughout the season that the President Mr Williamson has taken the greatest possible interest not only in the club but in the players individually. If he carries out his threat to resign, the club will lose not only one of its keenest workers but a President who has set a very high standard for his successor in office.
The weather throughout the season was hardly ideal and is reflected in the lower gates and it is safe to say that the club would not be able to continue were it not for the support afforded by the ladies committee, which has again worked hard in the interests of the club
A 2nd XI has again proved expensive to run but the Committee felt the correct policy was to encourage younger members so it was all the more disappointing to record that many of them have not yet paid their subscriptions. From a financial point of view I regret the sound position obtained under Mr Dodd has not been maintained. But this is largely due to reduced gate receipts which may be blamed not only on the weather but on the abject apathy shown by the general public to Nidderdale League matches. For 1937 the club is returning to friendly fixtures and a varied programme has been arranged”
Congratulations to the Secretary on his fair and honest report which would meet with the approbation of all present. The Chairman said that what he did not like about it was that many 1st and 2nd XI members have not paid their subscriptions. Why he did not know. He had been connected with cricket in clubs for 60 years but he thought the last year the most unpleasant of any of which he'd been connected with the club. The apathy of the players he considered was largely the cause of their troubles. All you think about is coming into the field at 3 o’clock ready to play the game. What have they done to further the interests of the club?. It was not cricket. He had known Committee meetings held with only four members present, and those for were present tonight. He did not see why he should be asked to attend meetings under these conditions and he did not intend doing it. When he taken office he liked to carry out his obligations and that was why he was resigning the Presidency. Mr R Hauxwell said that what was wrong was the tone of the club. A wonderful President, a great worker in Mr Kirkbright who had to run about Saturday after Saturday in an endeavour to get a team together. The players ought to understand that it was their business to notify the Secretary if they were unable to play.
They could not forget the help and assistance of the Ladies Committee and the gentleman who subscribed and who were doing their best to help the club.
Several of the members, added Mr Hauxwell, were trying to jockey the club… With the Agricultural Society but he would have them know that if they approach the society and put their case before it a gentleman of the Society would meet them.
Speaking of ground collections he said there were some of the spectators that when they saw the box brought down the pavilion steps shrunk away from the field.

1937
12 March
Pateley Bridge CC
Extraordinary General Meeting.
An extraordinary meeting of the cricket club was held at the Assembly Rooms on Friday evening where an excellent attendance was presided over by Mr F S Campbell. Mr Briggs reported a full programme of friendly matches had been arranged for the 1st XI for the coming season and a few away 2nd XI games.

Glasshouses Annual General Meeting.
Glasshouses also decided to play only friendly matches.
Both teams were successful in the previous season winning their respective divisions. The 1st XI winning for the fourth time in succession, which was a remarkable feat and constitutes a record for the League that may take some time to beat.
A short time ago an open meeting to decide whether to play league or friendly cricket in the coming season was held and on this proposition being put to the meeting it was unanimously decided to play friendly matches and I am now pleased to say that we have all dates but to arranged for both teams.

25 March
Pateley Bridge CC
Financial Position Satisfactory
Members not pulling heir weight.
Mr J A Hinchley indictment.
An improved financial position but an otherwise unsatisfactory state of affairs were reported at the Annual meeting of Pateley Bridge Cricket Club held in the Assembly Rooms on Tuesday evening. A delicate situation was reported relating to the negotiation with the Nidderdale Agricultural Society and the question of a boundary fence and the lack of interest shown by the majority of members in the club's welfare.
The subject that came under review in the annual report presented by the Honourable Secretary Mr C Bentley:
‘I have pleasure in presenting annual report although I am in a position to say quite probably that both from a playing and financial point of view the club has every reason to be satisfied. I regret to say that the success achieved is due to the extraordinary efforts of a few individuals rather than to the help of the members in general.
Your Committee experienced a very uneasy period at the beginning of the season owing to the attitude adopted by the Nidderdale Agricultural Society who were determined to compel the club to erect a fence enclosing the ground which as you are aware is their property. For some time the situation was exceedingly delicate and in fact the situation seemed to be one of yielding to their desire or otherwise allowing the club to go out of existence. After serious discussions with the representatives of the opposing body your Committee were able to arrange a highly satisfactory agreement whereby the Agricultural Society realised it was their duty as landlord to undertake the work, bear the cost and further keep the fence in repair. These meetings were not held without incident but I'm happy to report that the committee negotiated the affairs of the club most amiably in a manner that eventually brought about a close relationship between the landlord and the tenant.
From the actual playing point of view, the season was undoubtedly a decided improvement on the league cricket to which we have become accustomed. Results of the matches are only really a secondary consideration. I think that both the players and supporters of the club would agree that the cricket and the spirit of the game was far above the average usually acquainted with the club of our standard. Bearing in mind the fixture list I've prepared for next season I can assure all connected with the club that further progress should be achieved.
Mr J A Hinchley, the Hon. Treasurer, who took a similar attitude, said he had no intention of accepting the office again and pointed out that he had been elected in the previous holder's absence. Throughout the season he said the only people who had taken any interest in the club were the Secretary and one or two members of the Committee. The general body of members did not care 2d whether or not the club carried on and as the work was done by one or two for the benefit of many he had no wish to have anything to do with it unless there was a distinct improvement.
Mr Hinchley went on to say there had been a burst pipe in the pavilion for a number of weeks and both sightboards had been blown over and smashed. He appealed for everyone in the club to pull his weight otherwise there would be no club. They have the use of the ground at the pleasure of the Agricultural Society and the way things were going the Society might seriously consider the question of the tenancy of the club.
Mr T Derrick it was stated at scored over 500 runs last season and was presented with a miniature cup subscribed to by the members on the suggestion of Mr Briggs, the Captain.

1939
10 March
Annual Meeting - Dacre Banks CC
Held in Max Pullan Sports Pavilion on Monday.
Excellent attendance;
Mr E Richmond presided
The Secretary reported a splendid playing season both in Saturday afternoon fixtures and in the Ripon Evening Knock-Out Competition. The club being successful in winning the cup in the latter competition.

April 21
Annual Meeting
Pateley Bridge CC
Shows improvement in financial situation and social situation of club

28 April
Advertisement
Evening League Knock-out Competition
Will Nidderdale clubs interested in the renewal of the above competition for Senior and Junior cups communicate with T Shuttleworth, Secretary Glasshouses CC.

5 May
Cricket  Traditions at Darley
First season without a team
Hopes of forming one.
Darley CC formed 1904 (picture of 1907 team)
1st Captain of Darley CC was Ned Binks followed by William Haxby and then Willie Pulford. The team's best bat was Rev.G.H Elliot whilst J Houseman was a fast bowler who has not been equalled in Darley. They said it was a common occurrence for him to send the bails 20 yards when he took a wicket. The Rev G.H. Elliot's cricket was impaired when he slipped and fell in Thornthwaite Church and damaged his knee.
The first playing field was a small enclosure opposite the Low Shop on Silverdale Road. The team played at the top of Nidd Lane; next in a field attached to Southfield Farm. The playing cult was then taken to Pear Tree Farm, at the other end of the village, where John George Whitley, one of the most enthusiastic cricketers the village has had, laid  a good wicket which produced many fine wickets. The playing quarters were then transferred to Walker Lane in a field attached to Walker Lane Farm where for many years the club has played and attracted large crowds on Saturday afternoons.
Unfortunately the present season is the first since the formation of the club that the village has failed to field a cricket team. It is hoped that before many weeks have passed that he young fellows of the village will enthuse themselves and keep the traditional flag of cricket flying.
For some time as a boy Herbert Sutcliffe the Yorkshire & England cricketer had lived in the village and played there. About a week ago the Headmaster of Darley Council School was showing the children the register with the name of Herbert Sutcliffe enrolled. Darley Council School cricket team last year won the Nidd Schools Cricket Competition. They should be encouraged to have a senior team in which to eventually graduate.

NO LEAGUE MATCHES IN 1939
9 June
Thornthwaite Old Cricket Club
Interesting records
Thornthwaite village consisting of farms was able to field a cricket team in days gone by that could hold it’s own with the best in Nidderdale. The club was formed in 1892 and the playing field was at Follyghyll. When a wicket was being laid the team played away matches. The first match Thornthwaite played was against Grantley at Grantley.
Grantley, who went in first to bat, were all out for 5 runs, 3 of which were byes. The  were knocked off in the first over. Frank Peel, the Thornthwaite fast bowler, got most of the wickets.
The Follyghyll field was on a slope and Frank, who bowled down hill, set his field with two longstops.
The quarters of the club were at Follyghyll in a cottage adjoining the field.
Mr J R Houseman recalls that a few days before the first match against Grantley the team was selected and a time arranged for the players to meet. The usual method of travelling at the time – walking – was decided on. It was agreed to leave Follyghyll at noon. The team assembled, two players taking hold of the bag with the cricket tackle set off.
The late Mr Frederick Atkinson, mill owner and President of the club came on the scene and said.:
“You’ll never reach Grantley until 5 o’clock. Go and get the pony and spring cart and take it in turns riding.”
Half the team set off walking whilst the remainder with the tackle road on the cart. The team arrived at Grantley for the match at 3.00pm.
The great match that Thornthwaite played was against Dacre Banks who had won the Nidderdale Cup and had such players as George Brooks, known as “Dangerous”, for his efficiency behind the wickets, as a stumper, Joe Settle, J Ellis and F Robinson. A large crowd gathered at the Thornthwaite ground and in a keen game Thornthwaite were narrowly beaten.
Mr Houseman said that although they did a lot of walking to their games it was enjoyable and a happy fellowship existed.
Harrogate Haywra were played when the Harrogate ground was behind the County Hotel. The Thornthwaite team functioned for a number of years until players began to leave the district which caused the club to be disbanded. It was never re-started and the Darley CC was formed in it’s place.

7 July
Semi-final of Evening Knock-Out Competition
Pateley Bridge v South Stainley which ended in a tie, 91 each. The match was played at Glasshouses.

14 July
In the replay the game again ended in a tie, 116 each.

21 July
South Stainley eventually win the semi-final.

4 August
Picture – South Stainley

25 August
Picture – Summerbridge Cricket Team

1 September
Death of J W Gill
Death took place at Helmsley Road West Park Leeds of John William Gill at the age of 87. He was formerly a noted cricketer of Nidderdale and was known as a forcing batsman

1940
29 March
Pateley Bridge CC
Existence to be maintained.
Annual Meeting.
Considering the curtailment of the club's activities at the latter end of the season and a lack of social events in the winter, the financial position was considered not unsatisfactory at the Annual Meeting of the Pateley Bridge Cricket Club.
A number of playing members having been called to active service and others having already registered and it is the opinion of the Committee that every effort should be made to keep the club in existence for the duration of the war.
These members are called upon to defend their country and we feel that the least we can do is maintain this institution for when they return to civilian life..

26 April
Dacre Banks CC
Annual Meeting.
It was decided to carry on this season and to get as many local fixtures as possible and also to join the Ripon Knockout and the Nidderdale Evening League.

3 May
The first annual meeting of the Nidderdale Evening Knockout competition was held at Burnt Yates. A suggestion to divide the competing clubs into two sections in order to limit travelling expenses was agreed to.

19 July
Photo of Glasshouses and Ripon CC
Report of Glasshouses winning the Evening Competition having bowled Ripon out for 37

26 July
Picture of Rest who were defeated by Champions Glasshouses in the Evening cricket league.
Glasshouses are able to take part and win the competition because the all radius rule is changed during the war because of the absence of other competitions, so they can be included in the draw, and they also defeat the Rest, bowling them out for 85 and scoring 86 -1.

16 August
Editorial.
Make the Cricket grounds safe.
A good sized cricket ground is an excellent place for the landing of enemy troops, by aeroplane; an aeroplane can land safely in an area of 500 yd² but can land in an area 200 yd². It is an easy matter for owners of sports grounds and cricket pitches to make them safe. The best way is to put up stout wooden posts as if to form a hollow rectangle with the field itself.
These would then form a railing around the central pitch about 200 yd.² which could still be used for cricket or football. No plane would dare to land between the posts and the boundary, no plane would dare to land inside the hollow rectangle.
It is suggested that if the cricketers wish to make doubly sure, they should put the sight boards and roller in the middle of the inner triangle.