ABOUT THE SOCIETY
Stourbridge & District Cricket Society was formed in 1972. The 'District' in the Society's name refers to the various areas in and around Stourbridge, when originally, all local clubs were invited to join as affiliate members. Nowadays the Society welcomes persons from all points of the compass and has introduced a ‘Country’ membership category for members residing more than 50 miles from Stourbridge.
Wordsley-born Don Kenyon was our first President. He was succeeded in 1996 by Martin Horton, another former Worcestershire and England player. An excellent picture of both men, setting out to open the batting against the Australians in 1961, was presented by the Society to the Club in 2016. In 2009, Martin resigned due to ill health and was succeeded by former Society chairman, David Nicklin. In 2021, David retired to the backbenches and was succeeded by Terry Church.
The Memorial Ground at Amblecote (it was originally in Staffordshire and is now in West Midlands!) was first used as a home venue by Worcestershire in 1905, against Leicestershire who lost by an innings and plenty. Worcestershire played their last first-class match at Stourbridge in 1981.
First-class cricket was last played at Stourbridge in 1981, when Northamptonshire were the visitors. The drawn match was notable due to the following reasons. On the first day, Glenn Turner scored 104* before lunch and afterwards reached 161. He also scored 101 in the second innings. The match attracted a large Saturday crowd, despite – or perhaps because – a royal wedding was being televised live!
The following year saw the last Sunday League match played at the ground against Leicestershire.
Stourbridge retains its annual mention in Wisden as being the venue for Frank Woolley and Arthur Fielder's tenth wicket record partnership for Kent versus Worcestershire in 1909.
The Honours Board, inside the pavilion, lists numerous Worcestershire players who have played for Stourbridge CC. A significant number have played also for their country.
The pavilion was donated by local benefactor, Ernest Stevens, and was opened in 1929. The Society raises money for Mary Stevens Hospice, once a maternity home, donated by Stevens in his wife's memory.
Wordsley-born Don Kenyon was our first President. He was succeeded in 1996 by Martin Horton, another former Worcestershire and England player. An excellent picture of both men, setting out to open the batting against the Australians in 1961, was presented by the Society to the Club in 2016. In 2009, Martin resigned due to ill health and was succeeded by former Society chairman, David Nicklin. In 2021, David retired to the backbenches and was succeeded by Terry Church.
The Memorial Ground at Amblecote (it was originally in Staffordshire and is now in West Midlands!) was first used as a home venue by Worcestershire in 1905, against Leicestershire who lost by an innings and plenty. Worcestershire played their last first-class match at Stourbridge in 1981.
First-class cricket was last played at Stourbridge in 1981, when Northamptonshire were the visitors. The drawn match was notable due to the following reasons. On the first day, Glenn Turner scored 104* before lunch and afterwards reached 161. He also scored 101 in the second innings. The match attracted a large Saturday crowd, despite – or perhaps because – a royal wedding was being televised live!
The following year saw the last Sunday League match played at the ground against Leicestershire.
Stourbridge retains its annual mention in Wisden as being the venue for Frank Woolley and Arthur Fielder's tenth wicket record partnership for Kent versus Worcestershire in 1909.
The Honours Board, inside the pavilion, lists numerous Worcestershire players who have played for Stourbridge CC. A significant number have played also for their country.
The pavilion was donated by local benefactor, Ernest Stevens, and was opened in 1929. The Society raises money for Mary Stevens Hospice, once a maternity home, donated by Stevens in his wife's memory.
MEETINGS
Meetings between October and April take place in the pavilion of Stourbridge Cricket Club. Although most meetings commence at 7.30pm, some meetings in are held in the afternoon at 2pm. Advance notice of any such time variations are announced at earlier meetings or on the programme page of this website.
Meetings follow a standard format. The guest is invited to speak for +/- 45 minutes, followed by an interval. In the second innings, the guest will answer members’ questions.
Meetings close at 10pm.
A raffle is held at each meeting.
Non-members welcome – admission fee £5 per person, payable on entry.
Meetings follow a standard format. The guest is invited to speak for +/- 45 minutes, followed by an interval. In the second innings, the guest will answer members’ questions.
Meetings close at 10pm.
A raffle is held at each meeting.
Non-members welcome – admission fee £5 per person, payable on entry.