A little later than billed this week - our apologies! It’s tough at the top though, eh? 

That’s right. Last weekend, we saw our 1st and 2nd XI go top of their respective leagues. Get in. 

After thrashing Rochdale and Darwen losing on Saturday, our 1st XI are clear by just one point. With the sides set to meet on the last day of the season, this one will go right down to the wire! 

Another weekend, another all-round performance from both sides. Standard. 

Our 1st XI were home and hosed by 4pm. Job done by 9 wickets. We couldn’t not mention Baz taking a sublime 8/20 in the first innings. Freak. 

Our 2nd XI leapfrogged Ramsbottom by beating them by 58 runs. 12 point victory without giving their opponents any either. Meaning that they too are top of the league by just 1 point. Top work. 

Unfortunately, our 3rd XI lost by 30 runs to Great Harwood on Sunday.

The season rolls on - and we’re reaching crunch time! As always, we’ve got a busy week ahead of us at the club. Here’s what you can expect… 

Wednesday 14th August

SEMI FINAL ACTION. Our U18s host Haslingden tonight. 6pm start. 

Meanwhile, our U11s are making the trip across town in a midweek derby.

Carabao Cup on the box - Leeds vs Middlesbrough at 8pm (Sky Sports). Plus, The Hundred in the early evening. 

Thursday 15th August

Our U11s take on East Lancs. 6pm start. 

As always, we have senior training from 6pm - 8pm. The boys will be put through their paces ahead of another big weekend. Well, most of them will be - you can catch Chocky skiving off fielding drills for a crafty fag. 

Darts and snooker into the evening too. 

More cricket on the telly too - The Hundred. 

Friday 16th August

For your Friday night cricket fix, our U13s are at home to Ramsbottom. 6pm start. 

Plus, our U15s make the trip over to Clitheroe. 

The Premier League is BACK! Manchester United vs Fulham (8pm - Sky Sports) gets us underway.

Saturday 17th August

Our 3rd XI are at home against high-flying Hassy. 1pm start.

We’re open earlier than usual though as it’s the Clarets’ first home game vs Cardiff City. 10.30am.

As usual, we can expect a bigger crowd for the cricket - packed with football fans getting their fill and poking fun at the batsmen before watching Scotty Parker’s boys run riot at 3pm. 

Everything you can expect from a BFC match day at BCC is included here. Most importantly though, it’s happy hour after the game all night! 

If the cricket and the football next door aren’t enough for you, there’s a dinnertime and teatime kick-off on the telly for you to gorge on. Saturdays 😍

Sunday 18th August

MATCH DAY! 

Hassy are back at the Turf for a 2nd day running - this time it’s our 1st XI who play hosts. 2nd XI are at their place. Both 12.30pm starts. 

Can both sides keep the momentum rolling? Another 8fer would do just nicely thanks, Baz.

Club opens at 12.30pm with all the usual offerings. 

Ribble Wealth Management are in the sponsor's lounge - which usually means there’s a barrel of plum porter not too far away!

Chelsea vs City at 4.30pm. Plus, a host of Championship games earlier in the day and The Hundred Final too.

Monday 19th August

Nothing on Monday night - our U15s travel to Longridge. 

Last Push For Our BCC FPL Sign Up… 

We’re just two days away from the Premier League season returning. But more importantly, you’ve now just got two days to sign up for our BCC Fantasy Premier League 24/25 campaign. Plenty of prizes to be won and a chance to help out the club a little bit. Sounds good, doesn’t it? All information, here. 

Speaking of winning money and helping the club, Brunty is still keen to get more people involved with the monthly draw. It’s only a 5’er with some great prizes on offer. Plus, a chance to raise cash for those well-needed improvements to the clubhouse. All sign-ups are much appreciated, as always. 

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You won’t go short of anything to do this weekend at the club - plenty to go at. As always, we can’t wait to see you all. Plus, we’re looking forward to welcoming new faces at the club - so, tell your family, friends, colleagues etc to come down and join us too!

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