NACTON
CRICKET  CLUB

Nacton Cricket Club website

The Ground can be found at the end of the lane, opposite the village shop in Nacton.

History:

Definitely founded by 1787 as ‘Nacton and District’, it may have been formed even earlier in the 18th Century, when much cricket was played on Nacton Heath, along with much gambling.

The date of the move to Nacton village is unknown, but there was certainly a green shed on the village ground in 1886, which lasted for a further 98 years.

In 1901 Nacton and District were founder-members of the Ipswich League, but there was little cricket played during and between the wars. Indeed vegetables, mainly potatoes, were grown on the field during the 2nd World War.

Cricket was revived in 1946 and past Chairman, Max Ralph, (a Levingtonian) played continuously for the succeeding 50 years. His son, Clive, is the Sunday Captain.

In 1984 a new pavilion was built as part of a community project.

Football is played on the same field during the winter, however the cricket wicket is now considered one of the best in the League, thanks to the hard work of many helpers.

Games:

There is a full fixture list on both Saturdays (League Matches) and Sundays (Friendlies). There is also an annual Tour over the August Bank Holiday week-end (2008: Lincolnshire).

Practice Nets:

These are held each Tuesday evening from 6.30 pm

THE FULL FIXTURE LIST can be found on the club website

To Join:

Contact: Clive Ralph    Email Clive