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Aston Cricket Club

The Club plays on its own ground in Sheppenhall Lane, Aston. Established in the 1890s as Combermere Cricket Club, altering some time after to become Broomhall C.C.; the Club eventually became known as Aston District Cricket Club during the 1920s. Until 1953 it played in the field at Aston four lane ends.

After the last war the Club played friendly cricket until 1977 when it joined, as a founder member, the South Cheshire Cricket Alliance and played two Saturday teams for 20 years before the Alliance was disbanded.

During this time the following honours were gained:

First Division	Winners	1985, 1987
	Runners up	1982, 1984, 1986
Reg Boote Trophy	Winners	1985
	Runners up	1982, 1994
Second Division	Runners up	1978, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987
Densem Shield	Winners	1984
	Runners up	1989, 1993

In 1998 the Club joined the Shammah Nicholls Cheshire Cricket Alliance. The 2nd XI were losing cup finalists in 1999. The Club also won the South Cheshire Midweek League in 1987 and the 2nd Division in 1996 and 1998.

The club are always interested in attracting new players so why not ring Brian Horrocks on 01270 568783 if you are interested in joining the Club, he will give you further information regarding practice nights etc. A veterans team playing friendly Sunday fixtures is run by Peter Bebbington who can be contacted on 01270 780890.

Aston Cricket Club Village Knockout 2003

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