Bedales Cricket club
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Matches take place traditionally every Wednesday for Bedales Prep and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays for Bedales Senior. Our fixtures take a variety of formats against local schools and touring teams from this country and abroad as well as annual tour to the West Country for the Prep First XI.
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Parents and teachers alike, having picked up a cricket bat once again after decades of merely watching the experts, realised that there is a slim chance of achieving that match saving innings, or finally taking that illusive hat-trick or indeed, actually hanging onto that catch!
So, in the early 2000s, parents and teachers of Bedales Senior, Prep and Pre-prep schools, having completed combat in the annual grudge fixture, put aside their differences and formed a combined team to take on local village sides, and the Gentlemen of Bedales Cricket Club was born.
The team now enjoys a number of annual summer fixtures, having the use of the marvellous Bedales Memorial Pitch as a home ground. The team has grown to include teachers, parents past and present, Bedales students past and present, and other like-minded cricketers.
| Fixtures 2025 | Opposition | Time | H/A | Result |
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| Thu 8 May | Bosham CC | 5.30pm | H | |
| Sun 11 May | Hambledon XI | 2pm | H | |
| Thu 15 May | Queen's Head | 5.30pm | H | |
| Sun 18 May | Bedhampton | 2pm | H | |
| Sun 1 June | Ashling CC | 2pm | H | |
| Thu 5 June | Steep CC | 5.30pm | H | |
| Thu 12 June | Bosham CC | 5.30pm | H | |
| Sun 15 June | Shirrell CC | 2pm | H | |
| Sun 22 June | Droxford CC | 2pm | H | |
| Fri 27 June | Churcher's College | 5.30pm | A |
1st XI, U15, U14
U13 (softball & hardball formats), U10 & U11 (hardball and softball), U9 (softball)
Stoner Cricket Club – an active alumni team playing annually on Parents' Day and hosting a summer cricket week.
Gentlemen of Bedales – a combined team playing local clubs and schools on Sundays and midweek.
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Stoner Week takes place annually and involves playing both local club sides and national travelling sides, on the scenic Memorial Cricket Pitch. After a pre-season match against the school's 1st XI on Parents' Day, Stoner Week runs from Monday to Friday on the first week of the school holidays.
Matches typically commence at 2pm - this is to give the players time to work and/or travel before the afternoon of cricket commences. Match tea is provided (for a match fee) and the regular format is limited overs or timed cricket. The day normally winds up at approximately 7.30pm, with players retiring to The Harrow Inn to recount the day's events.
A memorable match is the Wednesday fixture against local club side Steep. This is played every year for the 'Rollo Wicksteed' trophy and is usually hotly contested.
Accommodation wise, non-local players stay with friends/family, at B&Bs, or arrange with Bedales to camp on the grounds. Some players play one or two games and some stay for the whole week - particularly if the sun is shining, it is rather pleasant. The wonderful club BBQ takes place on Thursday night in the marquee, followed by a warming bonfire. This is always a highlight and a nice way to nearly finish off the week. For those keen on club arrangements, the AGM is held on the Friday morning in the pavilion - all welcome.
New players are very welcome. If you would like to join the team, please contact Paul Bradley.
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Our expert coaches, all ECB qualified, ensure every session is professionally led, safe, engaging, and tailored for player development.
Congratulations to our outstanding students who have proudly represented Hampshire age group teams – a testament to their talent, dedication, and hard work.
If you are interested in playing some social cricket, or if your club would like to arrange a fixture, please contact the following:
Spencer Leach: sleach@bedales.org.uk
Nick Gregory: ngregory@bedales.org.uk
Chris Bott: cbott@bedales.org.uk
David Mann: dmann@bedales.org.uk
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Fixtures take place mid-week
Our U13A team take part in IAPS T20 tournament
U14s compete in the Hampshire Cup
U13 and U11 girls festivals hosted
Tours are run on a cycle with the other major sports. Previous tours include Dorset 2018.
The winter training program, run by David Mann (Bedales Senior) and Duncan Selmes (Bedales Prep) starts from January and includes both squad training and one-to-one coaching.
An annual U13 boys and girls cricket tour to Dorset takes place in the first week of the summer term.