Yorkshire Gentlemen

The publication we have all been waiting for has now arrived. Copies of 'White Rose Gentlemen' are available from the Pavilion at Escrick, our Hon. Sec. dickbrewster@aol.com  or send an email to this web site ygcc@hitssports.co.uk

The price is £12:50 plus £2:50 for post & packing

10 days to go to the launch of our 150th Anniversary; come to the Launch Night / Pre-season Dinner on Tue 09 Apr at Escrick and find out more about what's going on at the Club. Be among the first to get your copy of 'White Rose Gentlemen' and take advantage of the other amazing offers available on the night.

15 days to go to the first fixture vs Settle Stags (A) on Sun 14 Apr. Time to get the season underway ....

Please let us know your availability for the season by updating the website; it's easy and really helpful for Match Managers.

2013 promises to be an exciting year on and off the pitch - be a part of it.

Following on from the news that John Skinner had won an OSCA,(see YG News Sept 2010) we have just heard that the privilage of carrying the Olympic Torch has also  been awarded to him.
We will of course, now be expecting John to purchase full YG kit, whites,jumper,blazer,tie and cap, so he will be properly dressed for the occasion.

On a recent break on the 'Costa Del Crime' nestled away on a tiny back street of Mijas Costa, I came across a small emporium the front of which seems quite innocent.  But having steaked the place for an hour it was clearly more than just a cafe. Inside there were Mafia Dons disguised in shiny tracksuits, pensioners with zimmers and numerous ladies of the street. This was obviously a thriving den of iniquity and a nice little earner.
 I asked one of the waiters  who spoke english who the owner was and the reply was not entirely surprising. He told me of a red faced Englishman who spent his winters and all  the profits following white clothed athletes who had a strange ritual concerning small red balls, with which they had to excite themselves by vigorous rubbing on their  trousers.
I leave you, dear reader, to draw your own conclusions!!

Two YG's from differing ends of the clubs chronological scale have recently made the pages of The 'Cricketer' Magazine. Andrew Langdale(Old Git) and Andrew Brewster(Colt) both bowled with some distinction.In a quirk of  coincidence Langdale is driving instructor for Colt.The lesson had to be seen to be believed.

Congratulations to Andy Billington and Jo who were recently married. Very quiet wedding, told very few, but great day. And its on facebook so it must be true!

As usual the YG's are ahead of the game. Check out the photo gallery from 2008 titled 'new season ' and you will find the Sprinkler Dance already well established.

Congratulations to John Skinner who has won an OSCA. No, not the Oscars but an OSCA which stands for Outstanding Services to Cricket Awards.
The Yorkshire Cricket Board recently honoured one of our members for Services to Coaching Young People, John Skinner collected his award in a lavish ceremony for the work he has put in over a number of years at his home club of North Stainley.
Well done John, and keep up the good work. 

Following the retirement of John Roughton we are very pleased to welcome Richard Umbers as our new Fixture Secretary. We would also thank Richard's PA, Ruth, by whom most of the work will be organised. Johnny Anderson, Paul Harrand, Jeremy Phillips and Alisdair Rigby have also joined the Committee.