Further Information : info@durhamcoastjuniorcricketleague.co.uk
Address: Parklands Stockton Rd Castle Eden
Clubhouse: 01429 836267
Chairman: Hughie Teesdale
Secretary: Robert Taylor 01429 838536
Junior Contact: Stuart Brown 01429 837588
Kay Middleton 0191 5872220
Child Welfare Officers: Christine Davis 01429 836852
Robert Taylor 01429 838536
Under 13s
Gary Elliott 07701 018116
Stuart Brown 01429 837588
Under 15s
Neil Race 07732 901599
John Spellman Jnr 01429 838863
Under 18s
Neil Race 07732 901599
The club was founded in 1904 by brewery tycoon William John Nimmo, who later became Durham County Cricket Club Chairman from 1925-1936. Brewery staff formed a major part of the team including it’s present Chairman Hughie Teesdale.
Brewery Director Rudd Alderson made 30 appearances for Durham County and also played rugby for the Barbarians.
Durham cricket legend Stuart Young claimed 348 wickets in 115 County appearances and top scored with 129. He also played for Warwickshire.
Two stalwarts of Castle Eden CC are Hughie Teesdale and Leo Taylor having 100 years of unbroken service between them.
The club has played in a number of local leagues, commencing with the Durham Coast League, then spending some years in the North Yorkshire South Durham League. Following a short spell in the Cleveland League the club once more became members of the Durham Coast League in 1997.
The junior section was formed in 1996 and now operate sides at under 11s/13s/15s/18s. and have been successful at County and Regional levels.
Currently working towards the Clubmark award.
A ‘Race Night’ fund raiser will be held in the Fir Tree Pub, Wingate on April 11th Cost of ticket £2.50 including a hot supper. All proceeds will be used to help finance the Summer Tour to Hampshire. Tickets are available from all Junior Committee members. First race 8.00pm