Rochdale Cricket Club

FRIDAY 12th June 2026 - TONIGHTS T20 is OFF

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:37:12 +0000

FRIDAY 12th June 2026 - TONIGHTS T20 is OFF

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:34:09 +0000

We have been beaten by the great British weather.

We are praying for sun and will do our best to keep the weekends other games on.

24th MAY 2026 - Bank Holiday Sunday

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:12:00 +0000

24th MAY 2026 - Bank Holiday Sunday

Tribute - Tim O'Brien

Mon, 04 May 2026 09:14:00 +0000

A gentleman and a scholar.

Tim O’Brien.

Accomplished golfer and cricketer.

Most of his cricket appearances were with Rochdale Catholic Club and his football with St Clement’s and Catholic Club.

Long time Dale and Rochdale Cricket Club supporter.

Tim was a great believer in fair play on and off the field.

His tackles on the football pitch were hard, but never dirty.

Outstanding teacher of History and in later days mentor to many fortunate, potential teachers.

Tim often enlightened me on the causes and outcomes of historical events.

Many will not know that Tim had a rich, baritone voice, in the style of Jim Reeves (Google it if you are under 65) with ‘I Love You Because’ being his favourite.

The depth of Tim’s knowledge often amazed me.

Tim has always been great company.

Some of our most distinctive memories were from his time living on Castle Avenue, over 30 years ago.

The plastic flowers he planted when trying to sell his house, the mistletoe hanging in the hallway in June, Exocet in the Rifleman’s, the disappearing fine wine cellar, the sausage roll party (his 40th), exploding gas heater, and the time he commandeered the grand piano in a posh Leeds hotel.

Best of all is a story too long to tell here but it concluded with Tim and Franny Kershaw after a session in the Catholic Club performing a Pace Egg play (Google if you need to) in the middle of Drake Street, near the Champness Hall, dressed in theatrical costumes, brandishing wooden swords.

The evening wasn’t over because, after a fine curry, Tim, still in his costume, proclaimed to everyone in the restaurant, ‘Do you know who I am?

Fortunately, a friend from St Clement’s, who was also dining there, settled the bill before the police were called.

Thank you, Tim.

Phil Wheatley

Sunday 26th April 2026 - 1XI Team Selection - AWAY v Rishton

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:04:07 +0000

We are looking forward to our first away game of the season - Sunday 26th April 2026 - here is our 1XI Team Selection

AWAY v Rishton, 12:30 start

Sunday 26th April 2026 - 2XI Team Selection - HOME v Lowerhouse

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:16 +0000

We are pleased to anncounce, for Sunday 26th April 2026 - the 2XI Team Selection

At HOME to Lowerhouse - 12:30 start

Sun 19th April 2026 - GAME OFF - todays 1XI game v Bacup is OFF

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:20:00 +0000

Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, todays 1XI game v Bacup is off

1XI - Squad Selection - Sunday 19th April 2026 - at home v Bacup

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:35:04 +0000

Kicking off the 2026 season, we are pleased to announce our selection for the 1st Team, playing at home on Sunday 19th April 2026, v Bacup

Best of luck to all the lads - have a brilliant season!
A huge thank you to our sponsors PKB Civils for your continued support

We are happy to announce our 2nd Team squad selection, for the first game of the 2026 season!
2XI are away to Haslingden, on Sunday 19th April 2026

2026 starts off with a pre season friendly this Saturday, 11th April 2026, at Denton West

We are really pleased to announce that our 2026 ALL STARS cricket sessions are BACK, and available to book!

Boys & girls, 5 - 8 years

Course starts Fri 8th May 2026, and runs for 8 weeks

Follow the link for info & to book

- Includes
T-Shirt
Backpack
Bat
Ball

Rochdale Cricket Club are excited to announce ECB DYNAMOS - GIRLS ONLY cricket sessions!

Beginners cricket for GIRLS ONLY, 8-11 years

Follow the link for more information & to book

- sessions include
* T-Shirt
* Dynamos Topps Wildcards

* Fridays, starting 8th May 2026

1XI - 2026 - April & May Fixtures

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SIS Pitches - Hybrid Pitches - Saturday 7th March 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:46:00 +0000

Come down to Redbrook and see how hybrid pitches work -

2026 - AGM

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Our AGM will be held on Sunday 1st March 2026, at 12 noon

- downstairs bar, Redbrook, Bridgefold Road, Rochdale OL11 5BX

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Joe Horrocks - RIP

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:03:00 +0000

We are saddened to hear of the sudden passing of our friend Joe.

RIP Joe

Details for Joe's funeral are below

Obituary

Joe passed away suddenly on 2nd October 2025, aged 64 years.

Much loved Son of Jack and Gladys Horrocks, loving Brother of Jack and Christine

Dad to Katie Louise, and dear friend to many.
Joe will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral Service to be held at Rochdale Crematorium on Friday 24th October 2025 at 1.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu gratefully received in memory of Joe to British Heart Foundation.

Donations c/o

Dixons Funeral Service,

2 Manchester Road, Rochdale,

OL11 4HY.
Telephone 01706 645501.

Sponsors - Karen Reynolds of Recruitment Solutions NW

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:44:00 +0000

Our other sponsors today are Karen Reynolds and team who have been associated with Rochdale Cricket Club for over 10 years.

Thank you Karen - we really appreciate your support

Thank you to today's sponsors - KMR Accountancy Services

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:39:00 +0000

KMR Accountancy Services are proud to be today’s sponsor at Rochdale Cricket Club

We are a newly established, highly experienced local firm of accountants who act for many businesses ranging from small sole traders to large multi-million pound limited companies.

The Directors, Michael Bolton and Roger Oldfield have many years experience in dealing with all aspects of accountancy and pride ourselves with our strong client relationships built on trust, integrity and communication.

Michael and Roger welcome everyone to today’s cricket match.

Please email KMR on admin@kmr-accountancy.

Lancashire Cricket at Rochdale Cricket Club - 7 to 10 July 2025

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:26:00 +0000

We are excited to host Lancashire Cricket Club at Rochdale Cricket Club

7 to 10 July 2025

We want to express our thanks to PREMIER KIA Rochdale, PKB Civils, Britanna Metals, and Recruitment Solutions NW.

With the help of PKB Civils, Britannia Metals, and Recruitment Solutions NW,

PREMIER KIA Rochdale have sponsored our Professional, Henry Cooper.

Henry will have use of the Kia while is over from New Zealand for the 2025 season.