The first ever 🏏 match for Bedford Town CC (previously under other guises), back in April 1938 vs @NptonSaintsCC https://t.co/uukqJZqHM1 A first win and a first 💯 registered 👏🏻 A 50 year anniversary match was subsequently played in 1988.

Donations in memory of Colin Head can be made to @asthmalunguk via this link:- https://t.co/wrsfnzZnmj

A healthy gathering earlier today to bid farewell to Colin Head 30+ years as BTCC and @BedsIndoor Treasurer and hugely respected club umpire in @official_NCL before joining the inaugural @northantsaco panel in 1994 Also stood in National Club Final @HomeOfCricket #RIPColin 😢

Many of the good & great from Bedford Town CC gathered yesterday to pay respect and say final farewells to the great Peter Oakley. 50+ seasons at BTCC, 3,000+ wickets, endless memories. #RIPPJO #BuggerMe

All associated with the former Bedford Town CC will be saddened to hear of the passing of former Treasurer and distinguished umpire, Colin Head. 30+ seasons in the coat from early 1960s before joining the inaugural @official_NCL panel. #RIPColin 😢

Peter Oakley’s funeral will take place at Bedford Crematorium at 3.45pm on Friday 23rd January. Sure it will be very well attended by people wanting to pay their respects to a Beds Cricket Legend

@BTCCArchive @BedfordshireCCC At the time of his passing Pete was believed to be the oldest living @BedfordshireCCC player. Joined the MCC Ground Boys staff with later Beds players Trevor Morley & Gerry Sly and after with John Murray, Eric Russell, Don Bennett and Jim Standen. #RIPPJO

Our sympathy to Peter Oakley’s family & friends. Peter was a true legend of Bedfordshire cricket, also known for his long association with @BedfordSchool. May he rest in peace

Some very sad news this morning for all former BTCC & @BedfordshireCCC members, the passing of the all time leading wicket taker and long time captain, Pete Oakley 😢 Our condolences to the Oakley family, all three sons also with appearances at BTCC. #RIPPJO 🙁

Wishing Ian Peck #329 a very happy 68th birthday - cricket for @NorthantsCCC and @BedfordshireCCC, rugby union for Bedford, Barbarians and a member of the England squad in 1980. Off the field, a hugely effective vice-chairman of the County Club and still a regular at Wantage Rd.

Former BTCC 🏏 player, as well as esteemed @BedfordBluesRFC flying winger in the 1975 🏉 cup final! #Demmo

New Eco Cup Launches Saturday 🥤 Continuing our iconic try scorers is Bob Demming, famously part of our 1️⃣9️⃣7️⃣5️⃣ RFU Club Competition victory 🏆 Two tries that day at Twickenham, as part of 7️⃣3️⃣ in 1️⃣4️⃣7️⃣ overall 🤝 Delighted to have Bob joining us at our @Champrugby opener 🙌

As announced by @AllanLamb294 at last night's @NorthantsCCC awards evening - the next two inductees into the Hall of Fame will be Rob Bailey and Wayne Larkins. Over 1,400 games and 60,000 NCCC runs between them - numbers one and three in our all-time, all-format run-scorers list.

Today @lewis_mcmanus becomes the first man for four years - and the first wicketkeeper since 2002 - to play every competitive match for @NorthantsCCC in a season. @Ricardo27Vasco and @RobKeogh91 both did it in 2001, and @Tobybailey76 the 'keeper who was ever-present 23 years ago

The season-ending @BedsLeague Premier Division play-off final ended with a triumph a long time in the waiting for @BedfordCC_ who reached the top tier for the first time since their reformation in 2006! ⬇️ https://t.co/1Ce1mNWCYC

PROMOTION TO THE PREMIER!!👏🏻💙 Our Sunday 1st XI have gained promotion to the @BedsLeague Premier division after a 75 runs victory in the playoff against Caldecote CC this afternoon. Congrats to Captain Rohit Mehmi and all the squad 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #AllBedford

CRICKET SPECIAL: It's four premier division titles in a row for serial winners Finedon Dolben... Results, fixtures, main runscorers & wicket-takers from @official_NCL Pictures: Finbarr Carroll https://t.co/IJjrJ9e3fd

✍️ Director's programme notes Tomorrow's directors programme notes provides important updates for supporters on some queries they may have regarding replica shirts 👕 We thank you for your patience 🙏 #COYE // #WeAreBedford

With thanks to Pete Issitt, a very successful trip to @FinedonDolbenCC earlier in the week has now filled almost all gaps for BTCC @official_NCL fixtures with FDCC 1980.-2005. All now uploaded to Play-Cricket https://t.co/YpwntSVd2u Still plenty to find with other clubs!

Wishing a very happy 49th birthday to Toby Bailey @Tobybailey76. A fine wicketkeeper who played 119 matches for @NorthantsCCC before ending his first-class playing career aged only 28. Moved into coaching and currently head coach at @QatarCricket - have a good one, Tobes!

And a very Happy Birthday to you too Mr Banks! 🎂⚽️🦅🦅