Preseason Week 2: Team News

After a win on the road in Taunton, the 1st XI travel to Stapleton for their second preseason fixture.  Stapleton will be the visitors to Failand for the 2nd XI, whilst the 3rd XI will travel to Backwell Flax Bourton as both squads look to get their preseasons underway in a more competitive environment following […]

The start of a new season – Team News

Saturday 10 April sees the return of cricket for OBWCC, and after a winter without indoor nets it is safe to say that people seem to be ready and raring to get going with the new season.  The weather looks as though it will play ball and stay dry, albeit it definitely looks like being […]

AGM – 1 December 2020

Annual General Meeting – 1 December 2020 The Club held its Annual General Meeting via Zoom on 1 December 2020. The below are the minutes from that meeting as well as links to the various reports presented to the meeting.  1. Attendance 1.1 Attendees Craig Strachan (acting chair in Ross’s absence) Stu Macarthur Will Penny […]

Team news – 5 & 6 September

Team news – 5 & 6 September Saturday sees the 1st XI WEPL Covid Group come to a conclusion as Stu Mac’s side make the short trip down the road to local rivals Bristol, a game which will see yet another youth product, Alfie Newton, make his 1st team debut.  Dan Langan’s 2nd XI, fresh […]

Team news – 29 August

Team news – 29 August This weekend sees the conclusion of the Bristol & District COVID groups for our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th XIs – with all three sides currently sitting in second place in their respective divisions.  The WEPL competition has two more weeks to go, and the 1st XI will be looking for […]

Team news – 22 August

Team news – 22 August This Saturday sees our 4 sides hoping to return to action following last weekend’s total washout. Stu Mac’s 1st XI travel to Golden Hill to face the side they were promoted back into the WEPL pyramid with last season, whilst Dan Langan will lead a youthful-looking 2nd XI at home […]

Team news – 8 & 9 August

Team news – 8 & 9 August This weekend sees us in COVID Group/Pod action once again, with 4 sides taking to the field on Saturday.  The 1st team travel to Stapleton and the 3s to Cleeve, whilst Fortress Failand will play host to the 2nd XI as they take on Claverham and also the […]

Team News – 1 & 2 August

Team News – 1 & 2 August With last weekend seeing an early wash-out for the 1st team, this Saturday represents their second attempt at a return to competitive action in the WEPL Covid Group competition, whilst the 2nd, 3rd and 4th XI all enter their respective B&D Pods this weekend.  Stu Mac’s 1st XI […]

Team News – 25 & 26 July

Team News This Saturday sees the return of competitive cricket for the 1st XI, with the WEPL Covid Group G kicking off with a home fixture against Twyford House. In the absence of regular skipper Stu Macarthur and his vice-captain Will Penny, the 1st XI will be led for the first time by youngster Finlay […]

18 July Team News

18 July – Team News We are delighted to be fielding 4 full teams this Saturday as the club’s return to cricket continues.  All sides playing at Failand are advised to ensure they have read and understand the guidance at www.obwcc.co.uk/covid19-cricket  Best of luck to everyone representing the club this weekend!