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7. Our Partners - Winstanley Park Cricket Club


WINSTANLEY PARK CRICKET CLUB


Founded in 1878 and believed to be one of the oldest sports clubs in the Wigan area, Winstanley Park Cricket Club ground is located in the north west corner of Winstanley Park in Billinge.

Until April 1907, Winstanley Park played only friendly games but in conjunction with eight other local clubs, they became a founder member of the West Lancashire League, winning the Salter Cup in 1910. After the Great War, the land owner, Mr Bankes, authorised use of the ground again for cricket and the club was reformed. The club won The Salter Cup again in 1931 and the Farnworth Cup in 1935.

Further league transitions took place and in 1963, the club moved from the WLL to play in the South West Lancashire Association until 1983. In 1990, the club joined the Southport and District Amateur Cricket League, where it still plays today.

The 2013 season saw the 1st X1 in Premier League B, the 2ndX1 in Division 2, a Sunday X1 in the West Lancashire League plus 4 junior teams (boys and girls) turning out for the club.

When Winstanley Park Cricket Club was offered a number of options by the landowner, Mr Bankes, to secure their longer term playing needs, the Committee decided they needed to be more accessible in order to grow. The Club also wanted to involve other sports and so the partnership with Orrell RUFC was born and the joint venture of Orrell and Winstanley Community Sports Club was created.

The clubs have signed a 99-year lease for a new home on a 13-acre site, situated next to Winstanley College, which will provide a permanent home for both organisations and an opportunity to boost their thriving junior sections. Playing a key role in the local community, the new location will be available to other community groups, with a particular focus on providing a sporting outlet for children and will feature two rugby pitches and a cricket pitch with clubhouse and changing rooms.