Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Durham County Cricket Club


Related Topics

In the News (Fri 9 Jan 09)

  
  Durham County Cricket Club - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Durham County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Durham.
Durham CCC is currently in Division One of the County Championship but will play in Division Two of the National League in 2007, having been relegated.
Durham CCC was founded as an official entity on 23 May 1882, and the nascent club played its first competitive match on June 12 of that year, beating Northumberland by 4 wickets at the Ashbrooke Ground, Sunderland.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Durham_CCC   (1108 words)

  
 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cricket had probably reached Northamptonshire by the end of the 17th century and the first two references to cricket in the county are within a few days of each other in 1741.
Woburn Cricket Club under the leadership of the Duke of Bedford was on the point of becoming a well known club.
The club came to prominence in the Minor Counties Championship during the 1890s and, between 1900 and 1904, the bowling of George Thompson and William East was much too good for almost all batsmen at that level.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Northamptonshire_County_Cricket_Club   (834 words)

  
 Hampshire County Cricket Club - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Hampshire County Cricket Club, cricket club formed in 1864, whose home ground and headquarters are at The County Ground in Southampton.
Club, association of people who meet periodically, for sociability or to share a common interest, especially in politics, a profession, or some form...
bat, stick, cudgel, bludgeon, mace, weapon, truncheon, billy club, shillelagh, association, society, guild, organization, union, alliance,...
uk.encarta.msn.com /Hampshire_County_Cricket_Club.html   (213 words)

  
 .: County Durham Official Guide :.
Although the County cannot boast a Football League team of its own, interest in the sport is huge and there are strong, almost tribal, affinities with near neighbours Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United.
Durham University has produced some brilliant rugby players, many of whom have gone on to play the sport at the very highest level.
County Durham is blessed with some of the best uplands in the country and Weardale and Teesdale attract a steady stream of ramblers.
www.discovercountydurham.com /Pages/CountyDurhamOG/Sporting.html   (692 words)

  
 Case Study - Work-Life Balance - General Physics (UK) Ltd
Durham County Cricket Club's arrival in cricket's top flight during the 1990's led to a significant internal evolution within a compressed time frame.
The benefits of a purpose designed and built stadium, such as the County Ground at Chester-le-Street, were clear and the facility stood as a testimony to the club's achievements to date.
DCCC's Chief Executive Officer, David Harker, recognised this and sought ways in which improvements could be made without drawing heavily on the club's financial resource or diverting funds from budgeted requirements.
www.gpworldwide.com /uk/case_studies_wlb.asp   (391 words)

  
 World Wide Cricket - Durham County Cricket Club News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
He is a one-day regular for Durham but failed to break into the County Championship team in 2005.
Durham County Cricket Club batsman Gavin Hamilton has announced he will retire from professional cricket at the end of the season.
Durham County Cricket Club can confirm that Australian Brad Williams will join the Club as an overseas player, a replacement for compatriot Mick Lewis, from Thursday 18 August until the close of the season.
www.worldwidecricket.com /English_Domestic_Teams/Durham/Durham.htm   (584 words)

  
 Durham County Cricket Club - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
They managed the victory, but other results did not go their way and they ended up being relegated in 8th place.
Achieving just one bowling bonus point meant that Durham needed to score 400 without losing more than 5 wickets and then draw the game.
This meant that Durham needed only to score 400 (for maximum batting points) and force a draw.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Durham_County_Cricket_Club   (1108 words)

  
 :: All the News, Info & Statistics about Durham City Cricket Club::
To celebrate 175 years since the formation of Durham City Cricket Club we had a festival of cricket at the end of the season involving club members of all ages.
Durham opened the batting with Callum Bryden and Michael Took who had an opening partnership of 43 in 7 overs before Callum was out for 38.
An A-Z of County Durham Cricket Clubs for the Tyne to the Tees.
www.durhamcitycricketclub.co.uk   (641 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | Wear | Durham expects annual Test cricket
Durham Cricket Club says the three-day game between England and Zimbabwe was a success, on the field as well as off it.
In 2004 the club is hosting a one-day international, and expects to have one of those or a Test match every year from now on.
After lengthy talks with the cricket club they agreed to keep their protests to outside the Chester-le-Street ground.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/england/wear/2974204.stm   (238 words)

  
 Choir entertains Graveney Club - Domestic - ECB
Welcomed by club patron and ECB chairman of selectors David Graveney, guests were treated to a varied programme of carols whilst enjoying a glass of mulled wine before enjoying their Christmas lunch.
Durham County Cricket Club chairman Clive Leach, who was also in attendance, said: "I am delighted that David could join us.
The Graveney Club is Durham's most exclusive membership category, with membership strictly limited to just 50 places.
www.ecb.co.uk /print/domestic/choir-entertains-graveney-club,6918,EN.html   (175 words)

  
 BBC - Wear - Sport - Durham bids for Ashes cricket
Durham County Cricket Club has launched a bid to bring Ashes cricket to the North East.
Although Durham is the newest test venue in the country, there's also a feeling they don't get a fare crack of the whip when it comes to staging tests.
Durham are trying to reach a five-year agreement with the ECB, that would not just see them hosting the Ashes test in 2009, but also top class matches before that.
www.bbc.co.uk /wear/content/articles/2006/02/22/durham_ashes_bid_feature.shtml   (915 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | Wear | Disappointment as Ashes bid fails
Durham County Cricket Club had hoped to host an Ashes test match at the Riverside, Chester-le-Street, in 2009.
Club chairman Clive Leach CBE said: "We are delighted to secure an npower test match between England and the West Indies in 2007 and we are confident that we will secure future internationals in 2008 and 2009 including a one-day international between England and Australia in 2009."
He said: "The club put forward a strong case and we are committed to securing the backing that will enable us to develop the stadium as planned and that will allow us to compete with other UK regions.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/wear/4927554.stm   (270 words)

  
 The Standards Site: County Durham Study Support   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Another part of the study support strategy in County Durham, is developing UK Online centres as study support outreach facilities to support both phases of education.
As a measure of County Durham's success they have a primary phase school, which was the first in the country to have achieved established status in QISS and three secondary schools have received QISS recognition.
Durham's success is due to the commitment of many people seeking to provide ways to engage children and young people in activities beyond their school curriculum.
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk /studysupport/casestudies/countydurham   (928 words)

  
 IngentaConnect Public relations practice in English county cricket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Durham CCC's approach to public relations is the exception rather than the rule amongst the 18 first-class counties.
If cricket is to have a viable future, it must address its image problems and become more appealing to a demographically different audience than has traditionally been the case.
Durham CCC has already implemented some of the proposals and the author's continuing work with other sports organisations has been founded on this research.
www.ingentaconnect.com /content/mcb/168/2005/00000010/00000003/art00002   (497 words)

  
 Cricketworldengland.com
Durham County Cricket Club is delighted to announce that Michael Di Venuto, Will Smith, Mitchell Claydon and Will Gidman have signed for the Club for the 2007 season.
Durham County Cricket Club is delighted to announce that Michael Di Venuto, Will Smith, Mitchell Claydon and Will Gidman have signed for the Club...
Sussex were crowned English county cricket champions in style when they thrashed Nottinghamshire by an innings and 245 runs in their last match of the season at Trent Bridge.
www.cricketworld.com /england/default.asp?sid=15&menu=13   (486 words)

  
 Down by the Riverside - Unofficial Durham Cricket News and Views   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Durham County Cricket Club have confirmed four new signings for the 2007 season.
Durham County Cricket Club, full list of averages for the 2005 season.
SportNetwork.net is part of the Durham Associates Group of companies.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s86.htm   (301 words)

  
 Durham County Cricket Club - Away travel details
Durham County Cricket Club is situated approximately 158 miles North of Nottingham City Centre.
The County Ground is located on Riverside in Chester le Street and is easily accessible from the A1(M).
There is plenty of car parking near to the County Ground at a cost of £3 per day on match days.
www.itsnottingham.info /cricket_durham.htm   (476 words)

  
 Seaham Harbour Cricket Club
The 2nd XI have had a difficult season and had to play too many juniors too early and although the club are thankful for their support we need to recruit more senior or older junior players to play 2nd team cricket.
There have been discussions in committee about whether or not the club should have a 3rd XI next season due to a number of reasons and the committee would like to hear from those players who would be interested in playing 3rd XI cricket next year to help with the decision.
A recent charity cricket match between Oakfield Cricket Club and Seaham Harbour Cricket Club in aid on the Dickie Bird Foundation was a huge success for cricket.
seaham-harbour-cricket-club.blogspot.com   (1507 words)

  
 Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK - Wishes - Captivating Cricket for Tom’s Wish
Crazy about cricket and wild for wickets, 17-year-old Tom was completely bowled over when he discovered that his wish was to be granted.
Tom, from Morpeth, Northumberland, who is living with a brain tumour, was thrilled when he was invited to be guest of honour at Durham County Cricket Club, organised with the help of none other than cricketing legend and Make-A-Wish patron, Alec Stewart.
Soon it was time to break for lunch, which was kindly provided for Tom and his family at the cricket club.
www.make-a-wish.org.uk /wishes/latest/?68   (513 words)

  
 Durham (county England) - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Durham (county England) - Search Results - MSN Encarta
County, a unit of local government in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and other nations influenced...
County Courts, first tier court in the civil court system in England and Wales, trying disputes between citizens.
uk.encarta.msn.com /Durham_(county_England).html   (143 words)

  
 BBC - Wear - Entertainment - Elton John @ Durham County Cricket Club
The concert venue is the immaculately kempt Durham County Cricket Club - a perfect arena for what promised to be a near perfect night.
The grounds had been open since 17.00 to ensure everyone is parked, fed, powdered and in their seats in time for kick off at 20.15. The sun, graciously, hung around late into the evening to bathe the eager punters.
And that was as near to Elton as I got for the rest of the night – a giant sized Orwellian head (not unlike when Dorothy first meets the Wizard of Oz in the Emerald City), projected across the county, delivering sweet music to his subjects.
www.bbc.co.uk /wear/content/articles/2006/06/12/elton_feature.shtml   (952 words)

  
 Surridge Sport Durham Kit & Teamwear
Durham County Cricket Club 2006 White Shirt. White cricket shirt with Navy pipping and Durham County Cricket Club crest embroidered onto the front chest.
Durham CCC Navy Polo Shirt. Navy blue polo shirt with royal arms and white stitching detail. Durham County Cricket Club crest embroidered onto the chest.
Durham CCC Rain Jacket. Royal blue rain jacket with navy arms and white stitching detail and half zip. Durham County Cricket Club crest embroidered onto the chest.
www.surridgesport.com /acatalog/Durham_.html   (672 words)

  
 Durham County Cricket Club, Fixtures, History and Club Information
Durham County Cricket Club National Cricket League Div 1
Durham County Cricket Club The Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy
Durham County Cricket Club Twenty20 Cup Div North
www.napit.co.uk /viewus/infobank/cricket/durham.php   (197 words)

  
 UKBookworld.com old, rare and out-of-print book database
A celebration of Durham County Cricket Club's elevation from minor county to major county status.
The book celebrates the Durham County Cricket Club's achievements, also includes a pen portrait of each member of the team.
White flexi-back boards with Durham County Cricket Club logo on front cover.Blue ink lettering on cover and spine.First paperback edition.An informative statistical history and record of 100 years of the club.
www.ukbookworld.com /cgi-bin/search.pl?s_i_keywords=cricket*+Durh*   (339 words)

  
 Burnmoor Cricket Club | Facilities
The club comprises of a comfortable lounge which seats around 50 persons, meals are served on a Friday and Saturday evening between 7.30 p.m.
The club function room is an ideal setting for all events.
However the club regrets that the hall cannot be booked for birthday parties for 13 to 18 years.
www.btinternet.com /~gj.d/facilities.html   (233 words)

  
 The Ultimate Yorkshire Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
There is also an "anthem" for the county in the form of the folk song "On Ilkla Moor Baht'at".
The Ridings were used as the basis of administrative counties upon the introduction of local government, in 1888, although many boroughs within the area were made county boroughs in their own right.
In 1986 the county councils of West and South Yorkshire were abolished, and in 1996 Humberside and Cleveland were broken up into districts, which became independent administrative counties (unitary authority areas) in their own right, as did an expanded City of York.
www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/Yorkshire   (359 words)

  
 TALENT Sport users Durham County Cricket Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
TALENT Sport users Durham Country Cricket Club are bidding for the Ashes in 2009 and have launched an online appeal to get the public behind them.
Gordon Hollins, Commercial Manager for the club, says "The bid is about much more than a cricket match.
Durham has been using the TALENT Sport system since 2002 to sell match tickets, memberships and concert tickets.
www.computersoftware.com /newsletterstory.asp?storyId=108   (213 words)

  
 School of Applied Social Sciences : Playing sport at the University - Durham University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Racecourse playing fields, situated close to the City Centre and covering 20 acres, include a cricket ground, a rugby pitch, two football pitches and two hockey pitches, as well as two fives and two squash courts in the Racecourse Pavilion.
The Racecourse cricket ground has been used by Durham County Cricket Club for first class fixtures, and also hosted the Australian tourists in 1993.
The Graham Sports Centre, which is currently used by Newcastle United Football Club for training, covers 44 acres, three-quarters of a mile upstream from the Racecourse.
www.dur.ac.uk /sass/sport/playing   (644 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.