history
History Of Stainland Cricket Club
The Early Years:
Although local cricket historian Andrew Hardcastle has found references of cricket being played in Stainland during the 1870's, the club traces it's roots back to 1884. By 1886 the club's fixtures and officers were being printed in the Halifax Evening Courier. Fixtures included matches against Hartshead, Outlane (boo), Halifax St. Thomas, Elland 2nd XI, King Cross, Lightcliffe, Paddock Congregational, Hopwood & Longwood.
In 1894 the club became founder members of the Halifax & District League. Stainland were still members in 1911 but by 1914 had moved into the Halifax Parish League.
In 1922 the club received their current ground, on Stainland Road, as a post war present. The working men of the village had a new recreation area, and the folk at the British Legion were named as trustees. It was christened the "Memorial Ground."
In 1998 disaster struck when the old pavillion burnt down. The club were helped by the council who provided temporary changing facilities and a portakabin to use as a tea-room but we had to plan long term. In May 2001 a new pavillion was erected to be shared with with local bowls players funded by the Yorkshire Crown Green Bowling Association, The Bearder Trust, The Community Foundation Trust For Calderdale, and a Calderdale Council Grant. The pavillion was officially opened by Councillor Chris O'Connor, Mayor of Calderdale.