HOUSECAST Podcast

Jez records a special podcast at half time versus Littleborough with many a supporter.. Many thanks as always to our sponsors Spoonful of Sweets - www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Birchall Foodservice - www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk Rexel - www.rexel.co.uk Milltown Pies - https://www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/

We had everything set up for commentating over the YouTube stream for the Semi Final against Norden - in typical Housecast fashion, it decided to tip it down as soon as we plugged in the microphones. He's the snippet of what we recorded as a little bonus.

We're back! We're officially half way through the season and sit nicely at the top of the pile. We catch up with our pro Ruan and the usual suspects. Many thanks as always to our sponsors Spoonful of Sweets - www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Birchall Foodservice - www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk Rexel - www.rexel.co.uk Milltown Pies - https://www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/

We focus in and around that Darwen game with Jack Simm, Joe Beneduce and Joe Martin. We also draw the Lowerhouse Draw for the last 2 months. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

With Jez otherwise engaged for the first half of the podcast, you'll be able to hear what an unstructured mess it is without him. We talk through the first game of the season, how Joe wants to go and see Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and we're joined by Paddy Martin. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

We're joined by Jez Hope, Joe Martin and Gav Shields in the first proper podcast in the run up to the 2023 season. Second team new captain Jack Simm joins us to talk through his career and plans for the future. 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 1 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

Our 2021 Christmas special is here. Listen to an hour of our guest not being able to connect to zoom and not see each other! Many thanks to those who have listened to us over the last 2 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/ Alexander Grace Law – www.alexandergrace-law.co.uk/ SPE Furnishings – www.spefurnishings.co.uk/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Enjoy

Jez reveals the winners of the Bumper Christmas December Lowerhouse Draw! 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

Jez reveals the winners of the November Lowerhouse Draw! 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

We're back and into the winter! We bring you a great conversation with 1982 professional, ex First Class umpire and New Zealand Test cricketer Evan Gray. Guests also on this podcast are Alan Holden, Graham Bushell, Roger Bromley and Stan Heaton. This is part 3 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

We're back and into the winter! We bring you a great conversation with 1982 professional, ex First Class umpire and New Zealand Test cricketer Evan Gray. Guests also on this podcast are Alan Holden, Graham Bushell, Roger Bromley and Stan Heaton. 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

We're back and into the winter! We bring you a great conversation with 1982 professional, ex First Class umpire and New Zealand Test cricketer Evan Gray. Guests also on this podcast are Alan Holden, Graham Bushell, Roger Bromley and Stan Heaton. This is part 1 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

We're back. And can you believe we've been going 2 years? 2 years of this nonsense! Stan Heaton joins us to give us his overview of the season and how it's gone for the rest of the clubs sides. We draw the October Lowerhouse Draw Live! 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

Our review of the 2021 season. We invite Matt Hope on to talk us through the Second teams season and Joe Beneduce and Ben Heap join us in the second half to talk about the First Team. We have a message from a certain sub professional Ruhan Pretorious. 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

This podcast doesnt really need a description - it's our review of Sundays Worsley Cup Final 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

We're back, with another part of the season review. We look at our tricky game versus Walsden and our win against Middleton. We talk about our prizes from our award, Kezs wickets and the umpire shortage in the league. 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 Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod REFERENCES: Gavin Shields Lowerhouse Number: 447 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/90/90245/90245.html

In another "bit of the season review" we talk about our two losses in the league, our COVID outbreak and who was responsible and that semi final performance. Wow. We've invited first teamer Jonathan Finch on, who also wanted to defend himself on his year and a half of captaincy. 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 Click here for other podcast providers Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod

We talk to Matt Hope about how the season has gone so far for the 2nd team and catch up on what's been going on for the 1sts. We also won an award, I know, crazy right? We talk about it (and all the information is on our website). 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 Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod

You know we like our history. We are able to bring to you today, the Radio Lancashire commentary from the unforgettable 2004 Worlsey Cup Final. The tape, was recorded by the late Alan Cottam (Chazs Dad) and we are indebted to him securing this piece of Lowerhouse history at the time. The recording starts with Lowerhouse at 70/3 with Peter Fulton just out. Phil Bird and Mark Briggs commentate the innings and as they say, the rest is history. This is part 2.

You loved our season so far in review last week, so we thought it would only be right to do it again! We invited Dean “Harry Styles” Barlow on to give his perception of the last 4 games, or 3 games should we say. We talk about what happened with Accrington being called off due to COVID19, our games against Clitheroe and our win against Colne. This is part 1 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 Click here for other podcast providers Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod

You loved our season so far in review last week, so we thought it would only be right to do it again! We invited Dean “Harry Styles” Barlow on to give his perception of the last 4 games, or 3 games should we say. We talk about what happened with Accrington being called off due to COVID19, our games against Clitheroe and our win against Colne. This is part 2 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 Click here for other podcast providers Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod

You know we like our history. We are able to bring to you today, the Radio Lancashire commentary from the unforgettable 2004 Worlsey Cup Final. The tape, was recorded by the late Alan Cottam (Chazs Dad) and we are indebted to him securing this piece of Lowerhouse history at the time. The recording starts with Lowerhouse at 70/3 with Peter Fulton just out. Phil Bird and Mark Briggs commentate the innings and as they say, the rest is history. This is part 1.

As a wise Joe Martin once said : "It was like a rice pudding, it had some skin on it, and some jam." We're trying something a little different today, no guests! We've been playing a lot of cricket and not talked a whole lot about it. We get the selectors view from Joe Beneduce, players view from Joe Martin, a Devon view from Gary Moorhouse and an old codgers view from Jez. Let us know what you think about an episode of this type, and if you want to hear more of it? 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

Back again, what about all this bloody cricket getting in the way of podcasting? Today, we catch up with former Lowerhouse, Read, Accrington and current Winton player, Will Driver about his time growing up around the club, the great support from his Dad and other hilarious tales. 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 Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod

Last of the Barleywine is an audio series of recollections from Walter Barleywine, stalwart of the Lancashire League. He has been watching Lancashire League Cricket for 40 years and has recorded his memoirs and recollections to share with the youth of today. Although times were hard back in his day the Lancashire League was thriving. He will take us on his journey, how he saw it and will recollect tales, with Lancashire League legends guest featuring. Walter has followed Lancashire League Cricket all his life and has approached Lowerhouse and their website team to serialize his thoughts in the run up to the 2014 season. This is a parody, made by Mark Whitehead, originally in 2014

Back again, what about all this bloody cricket getting in the way of podcasting? Today, we catch up with former Lowerhouse, Read, Accrington and current Winton player, Will Driver about his time growing up around the club, the great support from his Dad and other hilarious tales. 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 Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod

Last of the Barleywine is an audio series of recollections from Walter Barleywine, stalwart of the Lancashire League. He has been watching Lancashire League Cricket for 40 years and has recorded his memoirs and recollections to share with the youth of today. Although times were hard back in his day the Lancashire League was thriving. He will take us on his journey, how he saw it and will recollect tales, with Lancashire League legends guest featuring. Walter has followed Lancashire League Cricket all his life and has approached Lowerhouse and their website team to serialize his thoughts in the run up to the 2014 season. This is a parody, made by Mark Whitehead, originally in 2014

Last of the Barleywine is an audio series of recollections from Walter Barleywine, stalwart of the Lancashire League. He has been watching Lancashire League Cricket for 40 years and has recorded his memoirs and recollections to share with the youth of today. Although times were hard back in his day the Lancashire League was thriving. He will take us on his journey, how he saw it and will recollect tales, with Lancashire League legends guest featuring. Walter has followed Lancashire League Cricket all his life and has approached Lowerhouse and their website team to serialize his thoughts in the run up to the 2014 season. This is a parody, made by Mark Whitehead, originally in 2014

Last of the Barleywine is an audio series of recollections from Walter Barleywine, stalwart of the Lancashire League. He has been watching Lancashire League Cricket for 40 years and has recorded his memoirs and recollections to share with the youth of today. Although times were hard back in his day the Lancashire League was thriving. He will take us on his journey, how he saw it and will recollect tales, with Lancashire League legends guest featuring. Walter has followed Lancashire League Cricket all his life and has approached Lowerhouse and their website team to serialize his thoughts in the run up to the 2014 season. This is a parody, made by Mark Whitehead, originally in 2014