Beckwithshaw beat Goldsborough by 12 runs to win the Addison Cup for a record 19th time last night.
In a low scoring final at Knaresborough Cricket Club, Beckwithshaw posted 107 for 7 in their 20 overs.
Their bowlers quickly put the squeeze on Goldsborough, who subsided to 95 for 7 on a night when boundaries were hard to come by.
Harry Lister’s spell of two for 10 off four overs earned him the player of the match award for the winning side.
Player of the match Harry Lister
The Addison Cup, which is contested by the top 16 teams in the Harrogate and District Amateur Evening Cricket League, is one of the oldest cricket competitions in the world, dating back to 1922.
Beckwithshaw and Bilton had lifted the trophy a joint record 18 times each before last night.
Beckwithshaw, who recently rejoined the league after a short break, were also awarded the Division Three title last night. The side has gone through the season undefeated so far.
Beckwithshaw captain George Stephens holds the Addison Cup.
Winning captain George Stephens, who is just 18 years old, said last night:
“It was a tough batting wicket and we came off after our innings confident we had a decent score we could defend.”
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Beckwithshaw and Goldsborough meet tonight in cricket’s Addison Cup final
Update: The match has been postponed for a week until Monday, August 7 due to the weather. Play will begin at Knaresborough Cricket Club at 6pm.
Beckwithshaw will take on Goldsborough in the final of cricket’s 20-over Addison Cup in Knaresborough tonight — weather permitting.
The Addison Cup, which is contested by the top 16 teams in the Harrogate and District Amateur Evening Cricket League, is one of the oldest cricket competitions in the world, dating back to 1922.
Burnt Yates won the centenary final last year at Follifoot Cricket Club.
Byron Boshoff was named man of the match in last year’s final.
Beckwithshaw have lifted the cup 18 times — a joint record with Bilton. The village team first won the trophy in 1924 and did so most recently in 2017.
They recently rejoined the league after a short break and are currently top of Division 3, having gone through the season undefeated so far.
By contrast, Goldsborough have appeared in two previous finals but have never lifted the trophy. They are joint second in Division 1.
Tonight’s match, which is free to attend, begins at 6.15pm at Knaresborough Cricket Club on Aspin Lane.
If the match is postponed due to weather it will be rearranged shortly afterwards.
Knaresborough Cricket Club
Can you solve the mystery of the 1930 trophy?
Last year Eric Wainwright discovered a winner’s medal from the first ever Addison Cup final whilst clearing out his father’s house.
This year Peter Horsman, secretary and treasurer of the league, was contacted by an antiques dealer in Canada who found an individual winner’s replica cup which it is thought was given to each team member from the final in 1930.
The antique dealer searched online to find out more about the Addison Cup and read about it in an article on the Stray Ferret.
The individual replica (pictured below) is an exact smaller copy of the main cup and is about three inches tall.
Mr Horsman said:
“In 1930 the winners of the cup were Woodlands, who went on to win it five years in a row from 1929 to 1933.
“It would be interesting to hear if anyone knew of somebody who played for Woodlands CC and who later moved to Canada so that we could trace who was presented with the individual replica.”
If you have information about the Woodlands team you can call Mr Horsman on 07798 582792 or email him at peter_horsman@hotmail.co.uk.
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Paris fashion comes to Harrogate with Aurélie pop-up
This story is sponsored by Aurélie
Having lived in Paris in her 20s, Lucy Robinson always dreamed of owning her own clothing boutique.
Her wish came true when she launched her fashion brand Aurélie after her travel PR business was hit by the pandemic.
Now, the Harrogate business owner is bringing her online Parisian-style clothing collection to the high street with her first ever pop-up in her hometown.
The event will take place at handmade British ethical Jewellers India Mahon, in Montpellier Street, on Friday 18 and Saturday, November 19 from 10am to 6pm.
During the pop-up, Aurélie will be showcasing the brand’s Autumn/Winter collection, which includes a selection of tailored coats and jackets, cosy knitwear, jeans, shirts and blouses, plus Aurelie’s first ever party wear collection.
Lucy, who worked for a leading luxury fashion PR agency when she lived in Paris, launched Aurélie in January 2021.
She said:
“When the pandemic hit my travel PR business, I had a lightbulb moment and realised I wanted to go back to my fashion roots.
“I spent a lot of time in Paris and worked with some major luxury fashion brands, so I knew where to get hold of beautiful French clothing.
“I used savings to buy stock and off we went. I started off in the spare bedroom at home and I now have an office and showroom at Windsor House with a small team working for me.”
Harrogate business owner, Lucy Robinson, is behind fashion business Aurélie.
Lucy, who attended Harrogate Ladies College, is keen to showcase her clothing to fashion-lovers in the town following its growing success nationally.
Currently customers can make an appointment to visit Windsor House to view the collection, however the pop-up will allow customers to experience Aurélie on the high street.
There will be the chance to try on and purchase pieces from the sustainable brand, which aims to create timeless looks, featuring contemporary shapes that can be seamlessly styled with existing wardrobe items.
Lucy, who takes pride in curating an edited collection of beautiful, timeless clothing for Aurélie, will be on hand throughout the pop-up to offer personal styling sessions.
She said:
“People will be able to see the full collection, which also includes our first partywear collection. I will be there to offer advice and there will also be fizz available!”