MENHENIOT-LOOE CRICKET CLUB

Menheniot Cricket club was formed officially in 1951 when matches were played on the recreation ground. However, early historic records show that cricket was being played in the village as early as 1904. The club moved to its current ground at Fourgates in 1995.

In the early years, our matches were ‘friendly’ fixtures against other local clubs and, in 1970, we joined the Cornwall Cricket League (CCL) initially in Division 2 East. At that time, league fixtures were 48 overs per innings with no restrictions on the number of overs to be bowled by a single bowler. We still have members who can recall bowling 24 overs on a Saturday afternoon!

In 1998, we secured funding for two major developments. We were able to buy the ground and also build an extensive new pavilion. Assistance from the Menheniot Sports Association, with its charitable status, was a key factor. At this point, we fielded two Saturday league teams together with a promising junior section.

Early in the new millennium, our playing standards rose significantly. Older players with experience of higher grades of cricket joined the club and were supported by talented teenagers. Suddenly, under the captaincy of Hugh Rogers, we secured promotion to Cornwall’s Premier Division. In 2004, we reached the regional final of the national Village Cup.

By 2009, the young players had moved ‘up country’ or overseas for study or work and a new approach was needed. At this point, negotiations led to a successful amalgamation with Looe Cricket Club and Menheniot Looe CC was formed. Initially we ran four CCL league teams but dropped to three in 2012. Here in 2025, we run 3 Saturday league teams, softball and hard ball teams for women and girls, and junior teams. The club runs the ECB’s All Stars and Dynamos national programmes for age groups 5 to 8 and 8 to 11. We are a busy club well supported by parents and friends and with a lively social programme. We invite you to join us!