#mysportalso
When we set up the club we knew we would have to create a Twitter Hashtag (#mysportalso) at some stage, after all everyone does these days right? We wanted one …
NEXX Partnership
When we announced our plans to develop a Girls and Womens team we had a number of partners in mind and without doubt the UK’s only female specific brand, NEXX …
NBCC Girls & Women’s Teams
Yesterday we tweeted that we have been having discussions about the possibility of setting up NBCC Girls and Women’s Cricket Teams and it prompted quite a lot of feedback with …
Win A Signed Kane Williamson Cricket Bat
Throughout the 2023 Season we will be providing the opportunity to win a signed Kane Williamson Cricket Bat which Darren Gough (@DGoughie) kindly arranged for Chris (@MarshallCAJ3107) to get signed …
Whakapapa Wake Up
When the Cricket Coffee Co announced on Twitter (@CricketCoffeeCo) that they were looking for clubs to partner with to provide a range of ‘club branded’ coffees with at least 18% …
Affiliated Ground: Hammerwich Cricket Club
Delighted to announce that the lovely Hammerwich Cricket Club is now a NBCC Affiliated Ground. An affiliated ground is one which we will allow us to host a game and …
The UK might kick out Ukrainian refugees in only 3 years
The UK Plans to Kick Ukrainian Refugees Out in Three Years, Even if the War Continues Ukrainians have suffered tremendously since Russia attacked and invaded the country last year. Putin’s …
NBCC Club Partnership: Birmingham Unicorns
Delighted that we are extending our already tremendous relationship with Birmingham Unicorns (@bhamunicorns) as we add an NBCC Club Partnership to the Affiliated Club agreement we already have in place …
Club Social Media Policies
More research, this time into clubs approach to social media, not so much for themselves but for their members. Was always going to be a ‘interesting one’ as clubs really …
Save Village Cricket: Afghan Refugees Appeal
Some time ago our friends at Save Village Cricket (@savecricket) reached out to the #crickettwitter asking to help Bayford Cricket Club (@BHNCClub) in providing second hand clothing and equipment for …
Petition: Greyhound Racing Is Abusive
Please consider signing this petition to ban Greyhound Racing in Australia as this “sport” regularly hurts and exploits the dogs all so that humans can have some ‘fun’! Greyhound dog …
Hundreds of bills attacking LGBTQ people this year alone
The GOP Wants to Ban Trans Healthcare. We Won’t Let Them. Please consider signing #mysportalso. In the tidal wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation sweeping the United States, “safe havens” could provide …
Eid al-Fitr
Today is the last day of Ramadan so we wish Eid al-Fitr to all those that will be celebrating. Eid al-Fitr is the earlier of the two official holidays celebrated …
Match Report: Birmingham Unicorns
Have to start by thanking Milford (@milfordhallcc) for hosting the game, Birmingham Unicorns (@bhamunicorns) for providing such enthusiastic and good spirited opposition, Jack Rule (@JackRuleLD) and Thomas Roche (@tillyshomas) for …
World Autism Awareness Day 2023: Creating opportunities on and off the pitch
Really good article on the ECB site detailing an innovative coding programme in the West Midlands designed to help children with Autism. Evidence shows that neurodiverse children are typically less …
Selection Process & Policy
We recently asked cricket clubs on Twitter to share their selection policies and processes with us as part of some research we are doing for a Commercial Project. Thanks to …
Britain ‘not close to being a racially just society’, finds two-year research project
When Azeem Rafiq (@AzeemRafiq30) gave his evidence to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee in November 2021 the focus was on Racism in Cricket but as Azeem made clear …
‘Truly alarming’: girls put off sport in UK by clothing requirements
A really good article on the Guardian Site on the research by England hockey player Tess Howard which says that clothing requirements for girls in the most underrated cause of …
Spanish Galgos are one of the most abused dogs in the world
Some 50,000 Spanish greyhounds are brutally killed each year! Please consider a donation and help us help them! n Spain, thousands of galgos hunting dogs are abused every year. Often they are ‘used’ for …
NBCC Senior Pro Bob Instone
The role of Senior Pro (or more accurately Player) is one that I do not come across very often these days. Well again to be totally accurate I play most …
Buddy League
Sharing this from Milford Hall CC (@milfordhallcc) as it seems like a great idea that may benefit clubs who struggle with players being available, confirming availability and dare I say …
Moot Crusaders Cricket Development Foundation NPC
A new campaign has been launched by Moot Crusaders Cricket Development Foundation NPC. Please consider providing your support to help make this campaign a success. $2,000 goal Moot Crusaders Cricket Development …
Rob Franks Book Launch
April 7th 2023. Put it in your diary and get ready to part with some of your hard earned cash as our Ambassador and Director of Cricket Rob Franks (@Robfranks) …
Limb Loss and Lime Difference Awareness Month
Huge thanks to our Ambassador and Director of Cricket Rob Franks (@Robfranks) for making is aware that April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. It is a big …
Female Umpire Conference
Saturday 15 April 2023 the ECB will be hosting a first of its kind National Female Umpire Conference – aimed at all females who are current umpires, those that volunteer …
World Autism Acceptance Week
World Autism Acceptance Week is held during the week coinciding with Autism Acceptance Day. This year, it takes place from to . Autism, aka Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), affects mental, …
Crowdfunding to aiming for the stars: Cricket Brasil story
There is a great article on The New Indian Express site featuring Roberta Moretti Avery (@MorettiAvery) covering the growth of the Brazil women’s cricket team through a Crowdfunding campaign, a …
NBCC Whakapapa Warrior Leonie Hadley-Wilkinson
If anyone embodies the combination of belonging and strength it is the amazing Leonie Hadley-Wilkinson. Her smile alone makes us want her to be involved with No Boundaries. Born 11 …
NBCC Ambassador Vicky Hadley
Absolutely delighted to welcome Vicky Hadley (@chillibean2018) as an Ambassador not only because she is passionate about cricket but because she is the mother of the absolutely amazing Leonie Hadley-Wilkinson …
Affiliated Club: The Wicket Whippets CC
Delighted to announce that The Wicket Whippets CC (@WicketWhipCC) have joined us as an Affiliated Club which basically means that we will look to jointly promote the joy of cricket as a …
Ramadan Timetable 2023
As the Islamic calendar is based around the lunar cycle, the Holy month of Ramadan rotates by approximately ten days each year. This year, Ramadan is expected to begin on Thursday 23rd March …
Transition To New Umpire Pathways 2023
Following consultation with the ECB ACO and its members across 2022, I am writing to inform you of the introduction of new umpiring pathways ahead of the 2023 season. Diagram …
Googly Fund Grant
Huge thanks to The Googly Fund (@googleyfund) for their grant to purchase cricket balls for the NBCC Women’s Team we are launching. A huge part of our approach revolves around …
Club Branded Cricket Stumps
Very pleased with the quality and service from Serious Cricket (@SeriousCricket) regards our Club Branded Cricket Stumps. They turned the design around in a couple of days and delivered the …
Lacuna Sports Rainbow Laces Donation
Huge thanks to our friends at Lacuna Sports (@lucanasportsuk) for their kind donation of Rainbow Laces for those playing in our pre season fixture against the Birmingham Unicorns (@bhamunicorns).
International Women’s Day 2023
Wednesday 8th March is International Women’s Day and like in previous years, we would like to unite the county network and grassroots cricket in celebrating this year’s theme of #EmbraceEquity. The …
Seven healthy habits may help cut dementia risk
Dementia is a issue very close to us at NBCC (@nbcccic) with both our Ambassador James Butler (@cricket_badger) and friend/player Jake Burton (@Runs4Research) very keen to raise awareness and funds, …
Petition: Autistic adults have so few options
Please consider signing to highlight hat Autistic Adults Deserve Support and Accessibility All autistic people deserve accessibility, care, and support. And while imperfect, some resources do exist for autistic children. Yet when these children …
NBCC Official DJ: Tommy Stewart
Delighted to announce that Tommy Stewart (@tomandrewstew) is the clubs official DJ and will be responsible for the dressing room and post game music which will be a huge relief …
Affiliated Club: Ellingham Cricket Club
Delighted to announce that Ellingham Cricket Club (@EllinghamCC) have joined us as an Affiliated Club which basically means that we will look to jointly promote the joy of cricket as a sport …
Affiliated Club: Green Lane Cricket Club
Delighted to announce that Green Lane Cricket Club have joined us as an Affiliated Club which basically means that we will look to jointly promote the joy of cricket as a sport for …
Petition: Spain’s New Animal Rights Bill Leaves Out Hunting Dogs
Please consider signing this petition to protect the hunting dogs (Galgos and Podencos) of Spain, a passion of Chris’s (@MarshallCAJ3107) having adopted three over the years and transported just under …
Cricket Coffee Cup
Update: this has been rearranged to play Green Park CC on 28th August Update: this has had to be postponed. A new date will be confirmed as soon as possible. …
Día del Galgo
Animal Welfare and Whakapapa go hand in hand, or in this case paw in paw, for us here at No Boundaries Cricket Club. Chris is a huge fan of the …