Cricket: All change for ambitious Barrow

Feb 3 2011 by Paul Glynn, Chester Chronicle

DAVE Ellwood has taken the reins as first team captain of Barrow.

But Nick Bell has remained in charge of the seconds.

Along with their first and second teams, the Meller Braggins League Division Two outfit will be running a Sunday side and a team in the Chester & District Midweek League in 2011.

Barrow, who are undertaking a £10,000 refurbishment of their outdoor net facilities, accommodate for young players aged from nine to 17 years of age and are also the home of the Cheshire Disabled Cricket Club.

The club’s indoor nets at Queen’s Park High School in Handbridge begin on Sunday, February 20 and will run for a period of eight weeks.

Junior practice sessions will take place from 4-5pm with the seniors following at 5-6pm.

Barrow officials are keen to attract new members of all abilities and ages.

If you are interested you can contact Phil Noble on 07534 929170 or Nick Bell on 07941 242563 for further information.

Cheshire CCC will have a chance to play at Lord’s this season.

The Minor Counties Cup final will return to the home of cricket on Thursday, August 25.

Cheshire have been drawn in Group One together with Cumberland, Northumberland, Shropshire and Staffordshire.

Group winners and runners-up progress to the quarter-finals.