OWZAT : (Latest News and Views from the Beacon)

26 July 2010
Dalton 'World Cup' Comp results - Winner (£88) George Shutt (18 pts),
2nd (£44)-14 pts (won on tie-breaker) and 3rd (£15) -14pts; both colleagues of 1st XI skipper John Stockley. 98 forms sold, £147 to club funds.

22 July 2010
Parents v. Juniors match rearranged for Sun 8 Aug at Dalton:- U15's + U18's matches + BBQ.

21 July 2010
Updated S+D Cup draws - Senior , Junior .

14 July 2010
Fund-raising day arranged for Sun 5 Sept- 'intra' club match, BBQ, raffles, stalls etc. etc.
Mobile speed camera spotted at bottom of Beacon Lane.

13 July 2010
Parents v. Juniors match, Sun 18 July at Dalton:- U15's + U18's matches + BBQ.

11 July 2010
As 1st XI top 200 runs for the third consecutive league match ( a record ?), ex-players consider that the 261 scored on 26 June was highest ever by a Dalton side.

10 July 2010
First ever 'Open day' organised for local primary school pupils, 10-12noon Sat morning, to initiate an U'11 squad for next season and hence Club's future.
Thanks to:- for tuck shop (Sue Bain); U15's for helping out (they were Greg Hurst, Connor Burton, David Jones); and all those senior members who turned up to help with registration, setting out equipment, coaching, clearing up, support ....

4 July 2010
Having passed their ECB UKCC level 2 coaching course (which started in the snows of January) Craig Youngman, Graham Walker and Dave Halsey would like to thank Newburgh, Orrell and Lindow (Cheshire) cricket clubs for their support over the last two months and also Joe Carr and the Burtons (Kieran, Connor and Alan) for their 'Final Assessment' participation today.

2 July 2010
West Lancs Borough Council accept Dalton's application for a grant to purchase a special catching frame for use with Club Juniors and local primary schools pupils

21 June 2010
From 15 June ECB has decided that for competitions in ECB Premier Leagues downwards, a ball that bounces more than once before the popping crease should be considered a no-ball.
See ECB Cricket Committee recommendation

6 May 2010
Red-letter month for Dalton.

3 May 2010
Dalton's U'11 Ciaran Kyle opens bowling for West Lancs District U11s XI v. Wigan District U11s XI @ Golborne CC.

2 May 2010
Dalton Junior's season off to mixed start. U18s and U15s match reports.

23 April 2010
Dalton 3rd XI home fixtures on 1+ 8 May @ Abbey Lane rerarranged to Sun 2 + 9 May @ Dalton main ground to make way for extended football season.
Opportunity for 1st + 2nd XI players to watch + support 3rd team. (2nds have away cup match on 9th)

15 April 2010
Beacon Inn to again be base for 'after-match' liquid refreshment and fare. 'Sat Special' for first match - 'Wild Boar burger' + chips - £3.75.
The Beacon is also to weekly sponsor a Dalton 'Man of the match' (contents of an inscribed tankard) and revive the 'Dalton board' in the lounge.

5 April 2010
Working weekend Sat/Sun 10/11 April 10am-5pm @ the club. ALL members (inc Juniors) are asked to turn up for the very many jobs still to do to maintain ground and pavilion.
Bring those left-over tins of white emulsion and / or gloss paint, white spirit, paint brushes, old rags, pruning saws, branch loppers, trowels, tool boxes, drills, extension reels, steps, scrubbers (brushes !) ……………….+ your expertise.
' 2 days + 14 hrs' - worth of opportunity of attending, so why not bring subs as well ?

1 April 2010
Dalton announce squad to trial new ball that "produces the perfect delivery."
Don D. Whites, R.U. Fielding, Mustafa Batt, Ivor Ball, Ima Bowler, Honour Pear, Willy Katchitt, Anne A. Peel, Ced Knottowt, A. Wynn, Justin Thyme.
Umpire- Dicky D. Cision; Scorer- Juan Short,
The ball is orange and called the 'Jaffa', and can be had from Avril Phule.

28 Mar 2010
Next Man Comm. meeting Thur Apr 8th @ 8pm @ the Club for Officers, (inc CWOs), captains, v-capts (all senior teams inc 20/20), junior managers, co-opted members.

27 Mar 2010
New Dalton Poll on 'player fines'. See right.

22 Mar 2010
CRB verifications @ Skem CC by Peter McCann.
Sat 27th Mar 10-2pm      Sat10th April 9.30-11.30am

13 Mar 2010
It is with sad and very deep regret that Dalton CC has to pass on the information received that 'Ossie', known to all at Dalton as 'The Butty Man', has passed away.
Ossie will always be remembered at Dalton by his cheerful face and character as he faithfully delivered his trays of food to the pavilion. Our condolences to his family and friends, some of which have close connections with the club. The funeral was on Mon 22 March, 11am at Southport Crematorium.

5 Mar 2010
Sponsors wanted for Dalton 1 Mile runners in the Sport Relief Mile (see 13 Feb below)

4 Mar 2010
New ECB Guidelines for age limits of Juniors in Open age (i.e. adult) cricket. Summary.

23 Feb 2010
Information on the new S+D 20/20 competition.

16 Feb 2010
Dalton's Club Policies, Emergency procedures, Club Forms are available on www.daltoncc.play-cricket.com / click on 'Community' [top right] / log in (free to register) / click on Library (left hand side).

15 Feb 2010
51 supporters of Dalton CC turned up for the successful Presentation Evening at Skem CC. Thanks to all involved, especially to Tony Barton (m/c + auction), Claire Greaves (food), Matt Davies (Quiz) and Mary Gaskell /Becky Woods (raffle tickets).

14 Feb 2010
Indoor nets cancelled for 16 Mar. Booked for Primary Schools Music festival.

13 Feb 2010
Call for members to represent Dalton Cricket Club, whilst running/jogging/crawling in aid of Sport Relief Mile on Sun 21 March @ Beacon Country Park (800 yds south of Dalton ground)
1 mile run (11:00am), 3 mile run (11:30am) and a 6 mile run (12:30pm).
Should be fun and hopefully will get you a little fitter !
Chris Comerford and Rob Galligan have said yes. Contact Dave Halsey (in Dalton kit sprinting ! ).

10 Feb 2010
S+D Junior cup draws (U18,U15,U13,U11)

2 Feb 2010
Dalton start fixtures with a 'new' feeling, as the 3rds host Goose Green 2nds in their 1st ever league fixture, the 2nds are at home to Whitfield (Roby) 2nds in their 1st ever S+D league game, and the 1sts play Southport College at Ferryside Lane, a 1st in both respects. See Dalton fixtures for more details

22 Jan 2010
Reminder that requests for tickets (£5) for Dalton CC Presentation Evening on Fri 12 Feb 7.30-11.30pm @ Skelmersdale CC should be in by 5 Feb to Mike Woods

21 Jan 2010
Dalton exceeds Clubmark evidence for 'coolest' Club.

15 Jan 2010
'Working party' days on Sat/Sun 10/11 April, @ the Club 10am-5pm. All members requested to attend at sometime over the weekend, appropriately prepared (in clothing and mind) for club and ground maintenance work (e.g. painting, sawing, branch loppers, spades, tool boxes, extension reels etc. etc.).

14 Jan 2010
See S+D AGM for 2010 changes

13 Jan 2010
Dalton CRBs to be renewed Sept- April, coaches Sept - Dec.

9 Jan 2010
Official S+D,senior, Dalton fixtures for 2010 season, 17 Apr - 11 Sep inc.
Official full, senior S+D ACL Cup Draws - 2010.

8 Jan 2010
S+D 2010 fixtures announced. 1st's start at Southport College ground, whilst 2nds + 3rds have home games v. new opposition, Whitefield (Roby) 2nds and Goose Green 2nds respectively.
1sts + 3rds have byes in cup 1st round, but 2nds travel to Aughton.

5 Jan 2010
10.20am. Nets cancelled tonight -Robin Park closed (something about 'snow')

1 Jan 2010
Happy New Year to all cricket lovers and best wishes for an enjoyable, injury-free and respectful 2010 season to all S+D club players, officials and new clubs.

31 Dec 2009
Although still awaiting confirmation letter, Dalton CC have decided that indoor nets @ Robin Park will be on Tues' 7-8 pm starting Tues 5 Jan for 13 weeks.
Please forward this message that this last chance to book places via Craig 07736 309360, 01942 728225 or craig_youngman@hotmail.com
Prospective new members, junior or senior, welcome.

29 Dec 2009
Draft format for S+D Divisions 2010.
Draft S+D league fixtures for Dalton on www.daltoncc.play-cricket.com. Click on Matches (along top), then fixtures (on left), then choose team for 2010.

26 Dec 2009
Argos are now donating 50p to Dalton CC for every 'Ring + Reserve' order via 'easyfundraising' site.

23 Dec 2009
Happy Christmas to all, Dalton members or not, and a good 2010, especially to those who had a bad 2009.
Christmas Quiz question- Know your 'ECBs' ?
What do the following stand for, when did they officially start, and what did (b) and (c) replace ?
(a) The ECB   (b) The ECB CA   (c) The ECB ACO
See Club Comps page.

21 Dec 2009
Indoor nets @ Robin Park now confirmed as Tues' 7-8 pm starting Tues 5 Jan for 3 mths.
Places can be booked via Craig 07736 309360 or craig_youngman@hotmail.com

18 Dec 2009
S+D AGM Wed 13 Jan @ Southport Football Club, (Haig Avenue, PR8 6JZ), 7.45pm for 8pm.
S+D Jun league meeting for Clubs- Mon 11 Jan, 8pm @ Burscough CC.

11 Dec 2009
Dalton Christmas Appeal to all members to give Mike Woods a present - your up-to-date e-mail address. Send to mibar12@hotmail.com

6 Dec 2009
Dalton CC Presentation evening confirmed - Fri 12 Feb 7.30-11.30pm @ Skelmersdale CC, to include karaoke, raffle, food and awards of course.

5 Dec 2009
Dalton's popular World Cup competition launched. Predict final 4 teams + total goals for 3 cash prizes. Entry forms (£3, can be e-mailed) from Committee members .

4 Dec 2009
Dalton awarded £8,800 by 'SportEngland' for much needed ground and coaching equipment, details of which, plus other exciting news of Dalton's progress, will be published in the re-born 'Dalton Yorker', the members newsletter.
Hence members advised to inform the Chairman + Hon Sec of changes in addresses (postal and/or e-mail).

18 Nov 2009
Next Management meeting on Thurs 3 Dec, 8pm @ the Brittania. Attendance required from officers, captains, vice-captains, junior managers, and other appointed 'positions + members'.

17 Nov 2009
Dalton 'Pre-paid' fee (pro-rata for concessionaries) re-introduced to cover subs + all match fees. Paid before 31 Jan. Contact Mary / Dave Gaskell

15 Nov 2009
Dalton indoor nets (senior + juniors) provisionally booked for Tues' 8-9pm after New Year @ Robin Park, Wigan. Limited places, 'first paid - first served', contact Craig :- 01942 728225.

12 Nov 2009
ECB fast bowling directives (i.e for Juniors) changes for start of 2010 season.
S+D 2010   latest news re - 2010 season start/end etc.

11 Nov 2009
See top right for NEW Dalton Poll on local 20/20 cricket.
Final Result of 'Dalton Poll' on outcome of 'studs and nuts'.

10 Nov 2009
Umpires course (ECB ACO level 1) commences on January 19th 2010 at Burscough CC. (7.30pm) for about 6-8 weeks. Powerpoint presentation (i.e. demonstrations on a screen).
Thoroughly recommended for new or old umpires ! Provisional cost £20, contact Jeremy Rowe - 01772 815756 or Tommy Wilson - 01772 600356

9½ Nov 2009
Subs and fees 2010 can be viewed by Dalton members (with play-cricket member's rights) via 'Postings' on the Community page.

9 Nov 2009
Dalton members (i.e. subscriptions paid up) invited to apply for groundsman job for 2010 season, in return for free cricket match fees + exemption from teas.

7 Nov 2009
Successful Lord's Taverner's application for 'Youth Cricket Bag + kit'. (Well done James)

5 Nov 2009
New captains, new fees and a new constitution decided at the AGM.

3 Oct 2009
Environment secretary Hilary Benn relents on 'rain tax' for voluntary and community groups (which would have meant large increases in charges for surface water drainage for cricket clubs) announcing that the Government would legislate concessionary schemes for them via water companies.

7 Aug 2009
New outdoor nets building begins.

14 May 2009
Dalton's Connor Burton takes 'all-bowled, all-middle stump' hat-trick in U15 match.

12 Feb 2009
Dalton CC pre-season 'get-together' evening @ the Beacon Inn on Fri 3 April for all Dalton players, plus partners. New players (inc Juniors) intending to join are especially welcome.
Tickets (~ £4 each) inc. food, are limited and obtainable from Mike Woods tel: tel 01695 623745.

4 Mar 2007
Not only is it discourteous to copy ('cut + paste') information directly from this website without permission, but it is also an infringement of Dalton CC's copyright.
(Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, Dalton C.C. 2009)

27 Sept 2005
Old Dalton CC scorebooks. During our search for club records we have found many missing in the 1970's - 2000 so if you (e.g ex-captains) hold any such scorebooks or know someone who does, please return them to Matt Davies or contact daltoncc(at)merseymail(dot)com
We can photocopy favourite matches for you, but at the end of the day they do belong to the Club and should be accessible for all to see.

L0ST + FOUND
Lost

Found in Dalton pavilion, 1 pair (size 11) Kookaburra cricket boots.

Claimants, with explicit identification details of item(s) and place lost / found, can contact the Club by e-mailing at     daltoncc(at)merseymail(dot)com