BRIXWORTH CRICKET CLUB GROUND PURCHASE APPEAL

Dear Member/Player/Parent/Sponsor/Local Supporter

We wish to announce that we have been told by our Landowner and Patron - Dr Dallas Burston that he is retiring and as such selling his assets locally which includes the cricket club.

Firstly, as a cricket club, we wish Dr Burston a long and happy retirement, his outstanding generosity over the last 20 years has allowed our club to flourish and become the outstanding community asset that we see today.

For those who are unaware, Dr Burston spent in excess of £200,000 levelling the field so it was fit for purpose back in 2006 and made numerous generous gifts in the those first few years, including £50,000 for a new roof for the barn. All that he has asked for in return is a £1 a year rental. So we are very much in debt to him for what we have been custodians of since our first game in 2008. Since that time, we have been blessed with local support from sponsors, parents and thousands of volunteer hours from members that mean The Dallas Burston Cricket Ground is the envy of almost every cricket club in the County and beyond.

The land that the cricket club and tennis courts sit on has been valued at £1.2 million, as such on the 1st May 2026 this is what the area will be on the market to purchase, however, Dr Burston has agreed that the cricket club will have first refusal and will allow us to purchase this land for £600,000 up until April 30th 2026.

The fact remains however, that we are still listed as Dr Burston’s section 106 within his current development plan for his land between the cricket club and Merry Tom Lane. Thus, if Dr Burston’s application is successful he will hand over the cricket and tennis club to the local community without charge. Something that clearly would benefit both clubs and the local community. To give you an idea of how much goes on at the ground, the month of May saw the following activity:

5 ladies and girls dedicated training sessions

4 recovery sessions in conjunction with Saxon Spires Surgery

So we really are a community asset and one that we feel Brixworth as a village could ill afford to lose. The village is continuing to grow and to lose one of its biggest sporting assets would be a devasting loss.

As such the Club’ members voted unanimously at an EGM on the 29th May 2025 that we should do everything in our power to purchase the ground and seek to secure the future of the club. 

Help us the secure the future of our Club

<b>Primary sponsorship partners for 2025</b>

We’re delighted to announce a new partnership with Artisan
Care Homes, part of the Avery Healthcare Group as the club’s new kit sponsor
for all men’s playing and training kit. 

Artisan’s commitment to create purpose-built care homes with
outstanding facilities alongside a strong community focus around each location matches
our own desire to keep improving the club’s facilities, both on and off the
field, and our role as a community club that welcomes players of all ages and
abilities and works with and supports local organisations. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Artisan Care Homes are part of Avery Healthcare, one of the leading care providers in the UK’s senior living
sector, comprising over 100 care homes and four independent living retirement
villages with nearly 7,000 residents and over 10,000 dedicated and
knowledgeable staff. Averys Healthcare is proud to consistently set the standard
for quality and innovation in the industry.

We’re extremely grateful to Avery
Healthcare for this new and exciting partnership and their support for the
coming season.&nbsp; 

The Cube sponsors
Brixworth Women and Girls

We’re pleased to introduce a new sponsorship
agreement with an organisation that has been involved with us for many years
and now increases its support and visibility. The Cube Disability Adventures
logo will sit on all women’s and girls’ playing kit this season and hopefully
for many seasons to come.

Cube Disability is Northamptonshire’s largest independent care provider for
adults with learning disabilities and autism. Starting in Daventry in 2000, The
Cube has grown to operate six provisions across Northamptonshire including a
dedicated Arts Academy in Kingsthorpe, which opened in 2017.

Cube Adventures provides
opportunities for clients to socialise with their friends outside in nature,
experience new environments and activities, and learn valuable skills while
having fun. We hope very much that this will also involve visits to the club
throughout the season to help with jobs around the ground. 

We look forward to welcoming Cube
employees and clients to Brixworth for their annual family fun day on Monday 26th
May. 

Jackson
Grundy Estate Agents continues its support of Brixworth Junior Cricket. 

Now in its 6th year,
Jackson Grundy’s partnership with us as our Junior Cricket Partner means we can
continue to invest in vital kit and training equipment for our ever-growing
junior section. &nbsp;&nbsp;

We’re incredibly proud of our
ongoing association with one of Northampton’s best known estate agents, who’s
closest, local branches include Moulton, Kingsthorpe, Duston and Long Buckby. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Brixworth Cricket Primary sponsorship partners for 2025

Primary sponsorship partners for 2025

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Help us to secure the future of a crucial village asset

We have a unique opportunity to purchase the cricket ground at Northampton Road and the adjoining tennis courts following our Landlord, Dr Dallas Burston’s decision to retire and sell his assets in the village.

We now need your support to help us raise funds towards the asking price to purchase the club.

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We have a unique opportunity to purchase the cricket ground at Northampton Road and the adjoining tennis courts following our Landlord, Dr Dallas Burston’s decision to retire and sell his assets in the village. We now need your support to help us raise funds towards the asking price to purchase the club.

Welcome to Brixworth Cricket Club

Brixworth Cricket Club is long established and boasts one of the best grounds in the county. We have 4 senior teams and 6 junior squads ranging from age 5-16.


We welcome players of all levels. Our men's adult net sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm at The Dallas Burston Ground from April to end of September. There is always an ECB qualified coach available during nets to help improve your game.

All men's adult league games are held on Saturdays. Our First and Second teams play at Dallas Burston Ground and our Third and Fourth teams play at St Davids Recreation Ground. Both grounds have a bar open from 4pm; spectators are always welcome.

Ladies sotfball training is on Thursdays at 6.30 and Girls (11-18 years) is alongside 6-7.30 (both Hardball and Softball).

Our Juniors all train on Friday evenings from 6pm. All our Junior coaches are ECB qualified and enhanced DBS checked. All home Junior games are played at the Dallas Burston Ground.

