What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club is calling on local women and girls to pick up a bat and ball and get involved in the fast-growing world of soft ball cricket. The club, based on Gipsy Lane Beeston, is keen to expand its women and girls’ section and is welcoming new players
In a thrilling conclusion to the Heavy Woollen Junior Cricket League season, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club‘s Under-15 team secured the Gordon S Cooper Championship Shield, delivering a dominant performance against Bristall CC. The final, held on Sunday (11 May 2025) at a sun-drenched venue, showcased the depth and talent of
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club are the Gordon Rigg Jack Hampshire Cup winners for the first time after a four-wicket win against Scholes at a scorching Liversedge on Sunday 11 August 2024. Captain Jack Scanlon had the honour of lifting the trophy. He said after the win: “It is a great
It has been a promising start to the season for Hunslet Nelson senior sides. The First team have picked up 4 wins from 5 matches, including success in the 1st round of the cup away at holders Northowram Fields. They sit 2nd in the league, level on points with 1st
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club are looking for new players of all ages. At open age level the club has three senior teams, a 1st and 2nd XI playing on Saturdays as well as a Sunday XI. The club are also looking for young players who have enthusiasm to train and
It was a very special evening at the Bradford League Dinner, held at Headingley on Friday (17 November 2023) for Brian Calverley and Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club. Brian picked up the Unsung Hero award for 2023, a brilliant accolade for all the hard work he has put in at Nelson.
Being active takes so many forms and means assorted things to different people. South Leeds is full of ways that all ages can move, have fun and find something that feels good for them. This month Get Set Leeds Local takes a deeper dive into cricket, and the ways that
It was a successful season overall for the senior sides at Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club with the highlight being promotion for the second team to Division 2. The first team had a positive campaign under captain Jack Scanlon picking up 10 league victories and reaching the T20 Final in July,
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club suffered a 7 wicket defeat to Altofts Cricket Club in the Gordon Rigg Twenty20 Cup Finals Day on Sunday (24 July 2022). Nelson won the toss and captain Jack Scanlon decided to bat. Nelson openers Andy Mcintosh and Asif Ayub put on 54 for the 1st
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club have team up with The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation to bring Yorkshire Enjoy Cricket, aimed at providing boys and girls, aged six to fifteen, with differing abilities, the opportunity to participate in playing cricket and numerous themed games. Hunslet Nelson gives children the opportunity to spend between