Who are we?
At Church and Oswaldtwistle Cricket Club, we are proud that we have been providing the opportunity for our community to play and watch cricket since 1856. We have a home in the West End of Oswaldtwistle that is maintained by volunteers, and our teams compete in the historic Lancashire League.
More than just Cricket
Working hard to keep our club running during the pandemic was difficult, and it certainly taught us that we are stronger together. We were overwhelmed by the support received in support of our Crowdfunder in 2021, when we raised over £22,000. This money was put to good use and with countless hours of volunteer effort, we improved our facilities to enable us to engage the community...
We completed the re-development of our Function Room so that it is now a real asset to the people of Oswaldtwistle. We have welcomed a record number of individuals and businesses, hosting their celebrations and events at our club, and want to encourage others to do so.
We engaged a whole new generation of Junior players through an improved AllStars and Dynamos provision, introducing a separate Girls team for the very first time.
We invited a fantastic community group, Ossy Joggers, to use our facilities as a place to meet. Having been without a home for a number of years, their numbers continue to flourish and we are committed to supporting them in their efforts to promote improved Physical and Mental Health and Wellbeing.
What next?
Our priority for 2022 is to continue to engage the wider community, looking for news ways in which we can share what we are fortunate to have, and support groups who add value to the lives of people in Oswaldtwistle. However, as we grow, it is vital that we continue to develop what we are able to offer. We would like to replace a shed on our ground which has become damaged with a new, purpose-built garage to store the new equipment bought for our Juniors, but also equipment used by our friends at Ossy Joggers.
We also want to make our entrance more attractive to ensure that visitors who join us for the first time, are more likely return.
We are grateful for your support in helping us to make this happen, and look forward to seeing you all at West End in 2022.