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Can you believe our little podcast about little old Lowerhouse has reached 100 episodes? To celebrate we have roped in Englands’ Head Coach for the ODI and T20 format and ex Lowerhouse professional Matthew Mott. Motty tells us about his early days in cricket, his time in the Lancashire League and his further career in this special 2 parter. In part two we focus on his later playing days and everything he’s done as a coach. Motty is joined by regular hosts Jez Hope, Joe Martin, Gav Shields and Gary Moorhouse. Matt Hope also jumps in as he was Mottys captain when he played for us in 1998. Matt played his cricket at Queensland and Victoria and has coached New South Wales Blues, Glamorgan, Australia Women (to 2 World Cups!) and recently took the England job, and coached them to the latest World Cup win Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

Can you believe our little podcast about little old Lowerhouse has reached 100 episodes? To celebrate we have roped in Englands’ Head Coach for the ODI and T20 format and ex Lowerhouse professional Matthew Mott. Motty tells us about his early days in cricket, his time in the Lancashire League and his further career in this special 2 parter. In part one we focus on his start in cricket and what brought him to Lowerhouse. Motty is joined by regular hosts Jez Hope, Joe Martin, Gav Shields and Gary Moorhouse. Matt Hope also jumps in as he was Mottys captain when he played for us in 1998. Matt played his cricket at Queensland and Victoria and has coached New South Wales Blues, Glamorgan, Australia Women (to 2 World Cups!) and recently took the England job, and coached them to the latest World Cup win Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

Live from the Christmas drink at the club, the bumper December 2022 Lowerhouse Draw. Adjudicated by Brian Higgin. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Enjoy

Our 2022 Christmas special is here. There is many a guest popping in and out. Too many to mention. Many thanks to those who have listened to us over the last 3 years. We love your feedback. This needed a great bit of editing (thanks to Joe Martin!) Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Enjoy

We catch up to do the outstanding Lowerhouse Draws with Jez, Joe Martin and Adam Hope. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

We catch up to do the outstanding Lowerhouse Draws with Jez, Joe Martin and Joe Beneduce. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

We talk about our game this weekend against Todmorden and how our team (particularly our wicket keeper) fared up against a current England player. We also do the June and July Lowerhouse Draws. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

Joe M, Jez and Gary bang their heads together to give a review of the season so far for the First, Second, Third and Fourth Team. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

We've been working on a project behind the scenes, I say we, Paul and Anne have. This is a special podcast recorded in the clubhouse - let us know what you think of the quality. 160 not out! Cricket had been played in the village for some time, but in the summer of 1862 two teams, Habergham Garibaldians and Britannia, had merged to form the present club. In August, 1862, some of them went, literally cap in hand, to their boss at John Dugdale and Brothers Cotton Mill, to ask for permission to turn one of his fields into a cricket ground. Cricket being considered a most respectable pastime, JamesDugdale lent them the field, rent free, and the story of Lowerhouse Cricket Club began. In 1914, when the club held a grand fund-raising bazaar, they published a lovely handbook, which included a detailed history of the club to that date. https://view.publitas.com/lowerhouse-cricket-club/lowerhouse-bazaar-1914/page/1 You can also read more on the early years of the club on our website. https://www.lowerhousecc.com/?p=64569 and https://www.lowerhousecc.com/lowerhouse-cricket-club- 1862-1962-a-history/ To mark the 160th anniversary, we are delighted to announce a first ever History Books podcast, to accompany a new profile on the website of Tommy Shutt (1875-1952), who was born a stone’s throw from the ground, and who is definitely one of our “Greatest of All Time” players. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

Our first ever attempt at commentary for a game - we tried our best and had some initial technical difficulties but its something we'd love to do again in the future. Hosted by Jez and Gav, we bring in many a special guest too... We would really appreciate feedback, if you've got any comments, get in touch on social media or email housecast@lowerhousecc.com Scorecard: http://lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1190/1190918.html Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

Our first ever attempt at commentary for a game - we tried our best and had some initial technical difficulties but its something we'd love to do again in the future. Hosted by Jez and Gav, we bring in many a special guest too... We would really appreciate feedback, if you've got any comments, get in touch on social media or email housecast@lowerhousecc.com Scorecard: http://lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1190/1190918.html Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

It's that time again, to review the last 5 games! We also welcome Second Team skipper Matt Hope to talk through the Second Teams season so far. Is Father Brian really Joe Martins Dad? Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk REFERENCES: Matt Hope Lowerhouse Number: 426 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/61/61374/61374.html

We've been lacking on the Lowerhouse Draw - so lets do it live again! The two Joes and Jez bring the draws from April and May 2022 Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

A bit of an emergency pod, after the weekend we had. We're joined by Jez and Joe, the MD and Toxy Hussain to talk about this weekends games against Haslingden and Rawtenstall. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk REFERENCES: Toxy Hussain Lowerhouse Number: 498 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/125/125131/125131.html

We catch up on the weekends cricket, mainly the win at Norden hosted by Gav, Joe and Gary. This weeks guest is Dean Barlow Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk REFERENCES: Dean Barlow Lowerhouse Number: 499 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/480/480570/480570.html

We catch up with new signing Tom Walker on his exemplary start to the season. We talk about our game vs the Deccan Chargers, The Ron Singleton Trophy win and our win at Ramsbottom. Tom tells us all about him and his start at the club, joined by your regular hosts. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk REFERENCES: Tom Walker Lowerhouse Number: 509 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/2061/2061336/2061336.html

Joe Martin and Gav (Gavs debut podcast as host!) catch up with members of the The Lowerhouse Advanced Performance Programme, which has been running for a few years now. Featuring Managing Director Matthew Stansfield, George Durkin, Henri Cottam, Joel Sharpe and Tom Yorke-Robinson Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

We've had a little break. It has been winter after all. We catch up with Paz and Ben on how last season went, how we're wintering and the upcoming season. Stephen talks about his philosophies on cricket and the future of Lowerhouse too.. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Enjoy REFERENCES: Ben Heap Lowerhouse Number: 458 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/64/64254/64254.html

We're back! A little hiatus with it being winter and all. Jez got behind on the Lowerhouse Draw, so we drew 3 at once. We talk about plans for the season and Adam Hope joins us to talk about the new main sponsor for the club, Birchall Foodservice and our about our cracking iPhone app update... Enjoy Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

We catch up with 2004 pro, Test cricketer and now coach Peter Fulton. Also making his Housecast debut is Charlie Cottam and Chriz Bleazard joins us to recount the momentous season. This is part 2 of 3. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Alexander Grace Law – www.alexandergrace-law.co.uk/ SPE Furnishings – www.spefurnishings.co.uk/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Enjoy