Woodhouse Grange second XI had their game at Stamford Bridge called off at 12 noon. The third XI lost their game at Askham Bryan at 1.00pm, both without a ball being bowled. At Sutton on Derwent however, they are made of sterner stuff and although the first team pitch was heavily waterlogged at 1.30pm, the scheduled start time, groundsman Mike Suddaby, all the first XI players and several helpers and supporters worked tirelessly for three hours to dry the surface. They were rewarded when the umpires decreed that play could start at 4.30pm, with a 25 overs a side match. Woodhouse batted first and in 4.1 overs had accumulated 25-0 with Jonathan Bean reaching 22 not out, when the heavens opened again and the match had to be abandoned. But, congratulations to all who worked so hard. It shows what a great spirit there is in the club.

During the week it was at least possible to play some Evening Cup cricket. The first XI played two matches in the York Senior Charity Cup. They have now reached the Final, and play York at Clifton Park on Monday July 14.

Quarter final: Woodhouse Grange 170-3 (Lloyd Devlin 86 not out, Joel Hughes 48); Osbaldwick 97-8 (Nick Hadfield 3-21)

Semi final: Woodhouse Grange 197-3 (Joel Hughes 75 not out, Lloyd Devlin 54); Stamford Bridge 117-4 (Maxwell Pimlott 62 not out)

The second XI also played a fixture in The York Junior Charity Cup, and were successful too.

Quarter final: Woodhouse Grange II 134-6 (Russell Bilton 42 not out, Patrick Scott 3-27); Wilberfoss 111-6 (Des Healey 38, two wickets each for Neil Barrett, Tony Smith and Andrew Bilton.)

o Next Sunday sees the next big match in the National Village Cup. Round 7 is the second national round and sees the competition down to the last sixteen in the country. Woodhouse Grange are at home to Streethouse from Pontefract with a 2.00pm start. A big crowd is expected. Free car parking, bar, cricket teas and refreshments will be available.