Pocklington CC mark new major deal with Bond International with home win for 1sts
Pocklington CC marked a major new sponsorship link-up with local company Bond International – beginning with a generous contribution to fund a new patio terrace at the front of the clubhouse, named The Reg Bond Terrace – with a win for the first XI on Saturday.
The sponsorship holds particular significance for Charlie, now CEO of Bond International, who began his cricketing journey representing Pocklington CC at junior level before progressing into senior cricket.
Charlie said: I am thrilled that Bond International is supporting Pocklington CC, an important part of the local community. When I was approached it was a simple decision. I fully understand the financial pressures on grassroots clubs and the work volunteers do to ensure they keep running for the benefit of the local area."
Bond International also agreed an initial three-year sponsorship of Pocklington CC’s thriving junior section so every junior member receives a free club playing shirt for the first time in the club’s history, proudly sponsored by Churchill Tyres, Bond International’s own tyre brand.
Pocklington CC 1sts hosted North Cave, the visitors setting a score of 190 when bowled out in the last over, Dave Chaplin (4-25) and 16-year-old Freddie Forman (5-47) with the wickets.
After losing a couple of early wickets Pock had Dan Littlewood (54) and Cameron Mitchell (63) to thank for their win by six wickets.
Pocklington 2nds were at Wheldrake, who posted 194-8, with Alex Ashby (5-24) the star Pock bowler.
At 134-3 Pock’s reply was going well but a mid-order collapse saw the team bowled out on 163, Rich Readman top-scoring with 74.
Pock 3rds travelled to third-placed Thorpe Willoughby and posted 187, 16-year-old Joe Wilson (59) hitting his second successive half-century. Pock picked up six wickets but Thorpe reached their target in the 32nd over.
Yapham CC won by six wickets at Heworth.
Dan Simpson’s superb 5-36 helped dismiss the hosts for 117 and Yapham rattled off 118-4 in just 22.4 overs.
Yapham 2nds lost by seven wickets at home to Stockton and Hopgrove.
The hosts made 145-9, Chris Roper hitting 45 and Mark Fairey 32, but Stockton raced to 146-3 in just 23.2 overs. Yapham Women's 1st X1 won by seven wickets at Driffield.
Choosing to bat first Driffield made a very gettable 86 all out in 20.1 overs, Kat Young taking 3-12 in 4.1 overs. Yapham strolled to 88-2 in 14.3 overs.
Yapham’s Sunday XI lost by eight wickets at home to New Earswick 3rds.
Yapham struggled to 116 all out in 29.5 overs, and New Earswick made light work of 118-2 in just 20.1 overs.
Stamford Bridge chalked up a welcome win at Beverley, Ollie Wilson (48), Muhammad Bilal (43) and Joe Hewitt (39no) taking them to 222-8 then Freddie Collins bowling them to a nailbiting two-run victory with 6-64.
Londesborough Park were all out for 206 at Welton chasing 212-8, losing their last four wickets for 16.
Park 2nds had another easy win, bowling out Hutton Cranswick for 59 and strolling home by seven wickets.