The earliest account we have of cricket being played in Marnhull dates to September 1833, when the Salisbury & Winchester Journal reported a match played between “eleven yeomen of Marnhull and eleven of Stalbridge”. No scores were published but the result was apparently in Marnhull’s favour, and the article went on to say that “the party then adjourned to the Crown Inn, Marnhull, where an excellent dinner was provided”. Some things have changed little in nearly two centuries, for the Crown Inn still features as a popular place of refreshment when stumps are drawn.
We understand that cricket has been played in four different fields in Marnhull over the course of the last 180 or so years. The present home of Marnhull Cricket Club is the recreation ground, where the club has been happily situated since the early 1930s. The 21st Century cricket club takes very seriously its youth work, investing time and resources in bringing young players from the surrounding areas through its approved coaching system. In doing so it is envisaged that we will enjoy a long, happy and successful future.
Marnhull Cricket Club Officers
Chairman: Tim Horn: 07907 789711
Treasurer: Mr Rob Norton 01258 821183
Secretary: Victoria Collier – [email protected]
Youth Coordinator: Mr Nick Chambers 01258 820281
Club web site www.marnhull.play-cricket.com