Lofthouse & Middlesmoor CC have just finished the 2010 season as Champions of division 5 in the Nidderdale League - congratulations. The game shown is against rivals in the table - Pannel Ash. The home team winning by 95 runs.
The ground is at the top end of Nidderdale and makes it on to the blog as it is one of the smallest grounds I have ever seen. The square consists of two pitches and the longest boundary is around 45 yards. And that is uphill as well! The ground is in a wonderful location and well worth a visit especially on six a side day in August.
Only one villager is currently playing for the club but with a combined population of both villages at below 150 the continuing support for the club allows it to field teams regularly. The local pub - The Crown - has a collection box on the bar for contributions to the cost of cricket balls.
The ground was host to matches in the 2010 Golden Oldies festival with overseas teams enjoying the location and hospitality up t’dale.
