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Mohammad Ilyas

Dartford Cricket Club is saddened to learn that the former test cricketer and Club member Mohammad Ilyas has passed away at the age of 79 in his home town of Lahore.  

“ILY” was a very popular member of the Dartford Cricket Club Ist XI during the 1980’s.   ILY had a dashing batting style added to which he was a very useful leg-break bowler.  Competitive on the field but very good company off the field, ILY was simply a joy to be around particularly when his occasional eccentricity would leave us in stitches.  Every Dartford cricketer will remember their time in ILY’s company.

It is hard to imagine that ILY played the first of his ten Test matches before his sixteen birthday.  Even more daunting is the fact that he took guard opening the batting against none other than Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson in their prime!  During the eight or so years playing for Dartford, ILY regularly featured amongst our top run scorers and wicket takers.  ILY was some player.

After his playing career came to an end, ILY went on to become the Chairman of Selectors for Pakistan but was dismissed in 2011.  ILY had a daughter who lived in Crayford and we last saw him at Hesketh Park just a few years ago on one of his last visits to the UK.

All of us that at the Club who have such fond memories of ILY send our deep condolences to his family for their loss.

Harry  Bright

Chairman


 

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Members Meeting & 2026 Captaincy Elections – Monday 26th January 2026

 Mandatory Members Meeting & 2026 Captaincy Elections & Club Planning

 Dear Members,

As we prepare for the upcoming season, we are holding a Players’ & Members Club Meeting to elect our captains and, more importantly, to discuss the future of our club.

 Why your attendance matters: Beyond the elections, we need your input on the club’s strategy and direction for the next few years. 2027 marks the 300th Anniversary of Dartford Cricket Club. This is a monumental occasion in our history, and we need to start planning now to ensure it is celebrated appropriately. We need players, non-playing members, parents etc to participate more in club matters to help shape the road to 2027 and beyond. There is a lot to do and collectively we can generate the energy and passion to return the club to its status as a Premier League club.

Meeting Details:

  • Date: 26 January 2026
  • Time: 19:30
  • Location: Hesketh Park Clubhouse

Your Attendance is Required: If you are a playing member, you are expected to attend. If you absolutely cannot make it, you must submit your reason for absence via the form below. Players unable to attend in person will be permitted to cast their vote virtually through the form. Non-Playing members are invited to participate in the club’s strategy and planning for the next few years.

Please RSVP on the emails & WhatsApp messages that will be sent out.

Let’s get the season started with a full house and a clear vision for our 300th year.

Regards,

Harry Bright 

Chairman

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Kent CC Street Cricket Programme 2026

We are pleased to announce that Dartford CC will be running the Kent CC Street Cricket Programme again in 2026.

The free weekly indoor sessions start on Wednesday 6th January 2026 from 5-6pm and are held at Leigh Academy, Green Street , Green Road, Dartford.

 To register please click on the QR code in the poster below and come along to the sessions!

KCC Street Cricket Indoor sessions

 

HI Dartford Community Dementia workshop

DEMENTIA AWARENESS EVENING – TUESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2025

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Dartford Cricket Club –  Free Dementia Awareness Session

📅 Date: Monday 11th November 2025  – 7pm Start.
📍 Venue: Hesketh Park Pavilion
 

Dear Member,

On behalf of Dartford Cricket Club, I would like to cordially invite you to a free Dementia Awareness Session  that is being run for the club by one of our key sponsors, Home Instead Dartford.

We believe this is a truly valuable opportunity for our members and the wider community. The one-hour workshop will cover important topics such as:

  • Understanding Dementia: What the condition is and how it affects people.
  • Early Signs: How to recognize the early signs of dementia.
  • Positive Impact: The difference early detection can make for both the individual and their family.

With over 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK, it is a condition that likely affects many of us or our loved ones. This session, led by Home Instead’s Dementia Champion Ram, will consist of an appr. 45min presentation followed by Q&A time.

This event is open to all members, as well as their family and friends. We do, however, need to limit attendance to a maximum of 100 people. To help us with our planning, please register your interest by  book your free place below.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Kind regards,

 

Harry Bright

Chairman, Dartford Cricket Club

 

Dementia Workshop RSVP

 

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Juniors Autumn Indoor Training Programme – Schedule & Venue Changes

Unfortunately Wilmington Leigh Academy have announced that their Sports Hall will NOT be available from 5th November to 25 November as it will be used to host their exams.

Once again this late notification, after we have made all the bookings, has created a lot of additional work for us as we try to find alternative schedules and venues for your child’s coaching programmes.

There are very few venues in the Dartford area that provide indoor cricket facilities but we have managed to secure the best options for our Autumn programme.

Here is the revised schedules:

Softball sessions (Wednesdays at Wilmington Leigh Academy)

29 October – Session booked and confirmed

5 November – Session Cancelled

12 November – Session Cancelled

19 November – Session Cancelled

26 November – Session Cancelled

3 December – New Session Booked and confirmed

10 December – New Session Booked and confirmed

Hardball training sessions (Fridays 6pm – 9pm) in two sessions.

24 October – Session booked and Confirmed at Wilmington Leigh Academy

31 October – No venue available anywhere

7 November – Sessions moved to St Columba School, Bexleyheath.

14 November – Sessions moved to St Columba School, Bexleyheath.

21 November – Sessions moved to St Columba School, Bexleyheath.

28 November – Sessions moved to St Columba School, Bexleyheath.

Please visit the Website Shop, complete the form and book your child’s sessions

Each session is limited to a max of 24 children.

Apologies for the changes to the schedules and venues. 

 

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Juniors Autumn Indoor Training Programme

The Junior Autumn Indoor Training Programme has now been confirmed.

The venue will be Wilmington Leigh Academy (as last Spring).

Softball sessions for children in School Years 1-4 will be held weekly starting on Wednesday 15th October 6pm -7:30 until Wednesday 26th November.

Hardball training sessions will start on Friday 17th October until 28th November.

Session 1:  6pm – 7:30 will be for children in School Years 5 -7

Session 2 : 7:30 – 9pm will be for children in School Year 8 onwards.

Please visit the Website Shop, complete the form and book your child’s sessions

Each session is limited to a max of 24 children.

Look forward to seeing you there!

 

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Dartford CC Junior Presentation Evening

Congratulations to our Junior teams who have excelled this season in the North Kent Junior  League.

Thanks to all our hard working dedicated managers and coaches who have produced great results this season.

Team Performances:

u11b – finished 4th
u11a – Div 1 – runners up
u13c – Div 3 – runners up
u13b –Div 2 – champions !
u13a – Div 1 – runners up
u15b –  Div 3 – runners up
u15a – Div 2 – champions !

U!2 – Winners of Harry Bright Cup

u14 – Runners up in the U!4 Cup.

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Dinner and dance 2025

Dartford Cricket Club Annual Dinner & Dance

🎉 Dartford Cricket Club Dinner & Dance 2025 – Tickets Now On Sale! 🎉

We’re back – and this year we need YOU more than ever! After last year’s hiatus, our annual Dinner & Dance is returning in style, and it promises to be a night to remember.

📅 Date: Saturday 11th October 2025
📍 Venue: Hesketh Park
🎟 Tickets: £45 per person

Your ticket includes:

  • A 2 course sit down meal
  • A welcome drink on arrival
  • Our Annual Trophy Awards presentation celebrating the best of the season

Let’s make up for lost time and show our support for the club – whether you’re a player, member, or supporter of the club, this is your time to celebrate!

Don’t miss out – Tickets are available to purchase via the Button below or contact Lexi Reynolds on events@dartfordcc.co.uk to book today!

Dinner & Dance Tickets

 

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