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Happy 90th birthday, Joe!
Everyone at Mersey Rose Recreationals would like to wish our chairman, Joe Crossley, a very happy 90th birthday. Joe has been facilitating inclusive, friendly cricket for decades - firstly, at Rainhill CC and more recently with Mersey Rose. His dedication to playing the game is matched only by his commitment to helping others enjoy cricket. Joe has been an outstanding advocate for widening access to the game, and last year was honoured by the MCC for his lifelong contribut
Jan 18


Club Chaplain appointed
Mersey Rose Recreationals Cricket Club is please to announced the appointment of its first-ever club chaplain, marking a significant and progressive step for the grassroots game. The role has been taken up by Gail Rose, an LGBTQ+ rights advocate and a lay preacher within the United Reformed Church. Gail joined the club midway through the 2025 season, with her first matches coming at the Pride in Cricket pro-disability festival — a fitting introduction that reflected both her
Jan 7


A Christmas message from Mersey Rose
As we come to the close of another year, we want to take a moment to wish everyone connected to our club a very happy Christmas and a hopeful, healthy New Year. This time of year invites reflection, and above all, gratitude. We are incredibly thankful for every player, volunteer, coach, supporter, official, ally, and friend who has given their time, energy, and heart to the club over the past year. Your commitment — on and off the field — is what makes this club what it is. I
Dec 23, 2025


AGM round-up
An update from the 2025 Annual General Meeting Mersey Rose Recreationals' 2025 AGM was held on Monday 24th November 2024. The chair, Joe Crossley, welcomed members and gave a brief report on his own involvement during the season, which regrettably didn't involve as much playing time as he would have liked due to illness. He thanked players and committee members for their efforts in 2025 and, in particular, highlighted the club's participation in the Out4Cricket tournament. T
Nov 25, 2025


Looking forward to the Pride in Cricket festival
Inclusive softball event will take place on Sunday 17th August Next Sunday (17th August) Mersey Rose Recreationals will take part in a...
Aug 11, 2025


Joe honoured by MCC
Club chair Joe Crossley named as Community Hero Mersey Rose Recreationals' chair, Joe Crossley, has been named as one of the MCC's...
Aug 8, 2025


Lancs interview for Pride Month
Mersey Rose Recreationals' Andi Page and Out4Cricket's Lachlan Smith chat with Lancashire's Helen Davies (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion...
Jun 24, 2025


Anna wins volunteering award
MRRCC's softball captain wins local volunteering award Softball team captain and club secretary Anna Page Mersey Rose Recreationals'...
Jun 7, 2025


Club statement on ECB Transgender Women ban
Everyone at Mersey Rose Recreationals is deeply disappointed by the decision announced today by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)...
May 2, 2025


Dear trans people...
Dear trans friends, Yesterday was a very challenging day for a lot of us. We share the widespread concern following the Supreme Court...
Apr 17, 2025


Blue Peter Badges for Rose juniors
Xanthe and Heidi Page awarded badges for cricket-related effort Two Mersey Rose juniors have been awarded Blue Peter badges for...
Mar 20, 2025


Celebrating a year of progress
MRRCC's first year was one of achievement and breaking down boundaries. This time last year Mersey Rose Recreationals had been formed for...
Dec 27, 2024


PHOTOS: Club Awards 2024
Photographs of the MRRCC Club Awards presentation evening Mersey Rose Recreationals' 2024 Club Awards event was held at Prescot & Odyssey...
Nov 3, 2024


What happened at the AGM
Mersey Rose Recreationals' first AGM was held at Prescot & Odyssey CC on Monday 28th October 2024. The chair, Joe Crossley, gave an...
Oct 29, 2024


2024 Club award winners
All winners listed! Mersey Rose Recreations held its first annual awards event at Prescot & Odyssey CC on Monday 28th October 2024. A...
Oct 28, 2024


Charity Day roundup
Annual charity fundraiser in aid of Sahir Mersey Rose Recreationals 48-3 & 38-4 Rainbow Toffees 46-5 and 40-3 Match tied Scorecard ...
Aug 12, 2024


Out 4 Cricket Conference 2024
Andi Page reflects on a day of conversations Some of the contributors at this year's conference On Friday 17th May I attended the Out 4...
May 20, 2024


P&O Partnership "will help serve community"
Mersey Rose Recreationals confirms partnership with Prescot & Odyssey Cricket Club Mersey Rose Recreationals Cricket Club is delighted to...
Apr 24, 2024


Charity match confirmed
This year's charity game will be in aid of Sahir Mersey Rose's 2024 charity match has been confirmed. The hardball team will take on...
Apr 3, 2024


Wavertree partnership confirmed
Mersey Rose confirms partnership with Wavertree CC Mersey Rose Recreationals Cricket Club is delighted to confirm a partnership between...
Mar 28, 2024
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