Founded in the mid-19th century, Frocester Cricket Club has always been a village side powered by passion, perseverance and community spirit. From borrowed fields and farmer-kindness to cider-fuelled matches on rough outfields, the club survived wars, waning interest and muddy boots to keep the game alive. Revived time and again by locals—from landowners and blacksmiths to returning servicemen—it steadily built fixtures, facilities and pride. By the 1930s, with a permanent pitch, pavilion and growing support, Frocester cricket had truly put down roots—and the love of the game has endured ever since.
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1857-1940
Village cricket may have started in Frocester in 1857 and the club appears to have been well established by 1874 when a 2nd XI scored 127 in their first innings, to finally beat Leonard Stanley at Frocester by 119. One player scored sixty.’ The club had no ground of its own, but relied on the kindness of its farmer members for temporary venues. In 1884 the first match of the season, played on 1 May against Eastington, was lost…. [Read more]
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