Kirkby Malzeard play in Division 2 of the Nidderdale League. Their ground is situated in the middle of the village, and doubles up a vast playing area. Here, it is not the ground that is curious, but the pavilion.
As you can see, the building has seen better days, but was part funded by Bing Crosby - yes, actor and crooner and one of the first true media legends.
Apparently, he used to shoot on the moors nearby the village, and once played cricket on the field back in 1976. He later agreed to help fund construction of the new pavilion. Here’s a full write-up on his history with the village.
