The Full Toss

Time for our annual award's showpiece and you can relive all the action of our presentation night.

Jim Law hosts as Lee Dixon lead's the evening's shenanigans which graciously included not one Power Point presentation.

Nicole Fisher salutes the league winning ladies, you'll hear from all our senior captains and of course there's the Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards. 

A few surprises en route too.

It's the last weekend of the season and Jim Law and Lee Dixon reflect with the four Saturday teams while Dave Atkin laments Over 40s semi-final defeat.

We've a feature interview with the 1st XI (and Blazer's!) Atif Qureshi and are delighted to welcome our principal sponsor, Darren Mercer from Mercer & Associates Wealth Management .

Don't forget your Fantasy League cricket and What's On guide too.

Time to reflect on a busy league and cup weekend as the men take the Cheshire Cup and the Ladies' win the league.

Jim Law and Lee Dixon check back on the league games too with contributions from the usual reprobates across the teams plus we look forward to this Sunday's Over 40s Final's Day at Chester.

Featuring Harry Killoran, Andy Metcalf, Dan Riley, George Metcalf, Ian Thistlewood, Di Totty, Nicole Fisher, Dave Atkin and Degsy.

Jim and Lee look back at a four star winning weekend - all senior Saturday sides won - and we've a big weekend ahead.

It's nearing the end of the season and as well as league games we've the little matter of the Cheshire Cup Final and the chance for the Ladies to win their league.

Plus we've Ian Thiss' trip to 'Funbury' and your Fantasy League news.

Another washout weekend but the 3s played on Saturday and the 1s played on Sunday.

Jim Law, Lee Dixon and George Metcalf manfully bring you the action and look forward to three big weekends as we near the end of the season.

All your Fantasy League news too.

Jim Law and Lee Dixon review a bumper weekend with the 2s playing twice, a win for the 1s and 4s and some big news from the girls.

Fantasy league of course and all your regular news.

After a wet weekend, Jim and Lee go a little off piste and catch up with an old friend as Alvanley CC's Andy Bennion reflects on reaching the Cricketer Village Cup Final at Lords.

Back in Chester Land, not good news from Dan Riley, Ian Thistlewood's back with a bang and George Metcalf got wet!

'A weekend of two halves' - it's all reviewed with Jim and Lee.

And with the junior season finishing up, time to reflect on a great summer's coaching with Jamie Griffiths.

Luke Young reflects on the Hyde Cheshire Cup semi final win and Dan and George round up the 2s and 3s.

Grab a drink, sit back, stay awake and listen to your CBH news!

Jim and Lee are back on their feet after the Summer Ball and we've a plethora of guests.

We bid adieu to Tommy Wyatt, aided by his mate Harry Killoran, Archie and Freddie talk about junior success while George and Nicole keep us up to date with the 3s and the Ladies.

Not forgetting our algorythm maestro with the Fantasy League details - Wacko Jacko!

Jim and Lee reflect on a big weekend past including a quarter final win in the Cheshire Cup.

Nicole, Robbie and George report in and Wacko Jacko's back with his Fantasy League algorithms.

And Law and Dixon ramble - what more could you want! 

Jim Law and Lee Dixon reflect on all the weekend's action, including T20 Finals Day and look forward to another busy weekend.

Nicole Fisher highlights the Ladies' good run and U11s coach Ed Rimmer joins us to talk about great progress in the junior ranks.

The usual nonsense too and and Lee's Fantasy League tips.

It's a T20 Finals Day and the 1s take on Alderley Edge in the semi final, a day after the little matter of league leaders Nantwich in the league.

Jim Law and Lee Dixon review the 2s, 3s and 4s from last weekend too and Wacko Jacko's back with your Fantasy League update.

Jim Law and Lee Dixon reflect on three from three at the weekend with a win for the 1s at last.

Time for a half time season report, Dave Atkin brings us up to date with the serious stuff, Wacko Jacko's back on Fantasy League while another Jack - the McGovern one - has cause to celebrate.

Our hosts are far and wide this week but we've patched things together and your Full Toss is here.

Jim Law and Lee Dixon are in the company of Tom Evans, George Metcalf, Ian Thistlewood and Nicole Fisher. There's your Fantasy League news too.

Jim Law and Lee Dixon reflect on an up and down weekend, Alex Money comes live from a stationery cupboard at school and there's match updates from Tom Evans, George Metcalf, Ian Thistlewood and Nicole Fisher.

Reviews and previews - reflections good and bad - and then Wacko Jacko enters the building with his Fantasy League update.

Jim Law with Lee Dixon who keeps a brave face on things after a difficult weekend for the 1s.

Fear not though as there's winning skippers Ian Thistlewood, George Metcalf and and Nicole Fisher plus Tommy Evans.

Dave Atkin's on hand too and mother of glory, we've got Wacko Jacko Williams in the house on the Fantasy Cricket trail.

Jim Law and Lee Dixon with something different. Recording at Neston where the 2s played out a dramatic T20 game.

One or two guests en route, the Saturday captains provide updates and Wacko Jacko's on hand with the Fantasy League update!

Wellies removed, Jim Law and Lee Dixon reflect on a busy CBH weekend in the company of Ian Thistlewood, George Metcalf, Tom Evans and Nicole Fisher.

There's news of a big cricketing bank holiday with the Thunder taking centre stage on Monday.

With his algorithms drying nicely too, Wacko Jacko brings us up to speed on all things Fantasy League too.

Jim Law and Lee Dixon's latest [i]Full Toss [/i] includes a catch up with 2nd XI skipper Matt Griffiths at Upton and there's a full preview of a busy league and cup weekend.

With Covid regulations changing, Dave Atkin brings us up to speed with what it means around the ground, and Bar Manager Adam Roberts goes through how the clubhouse can now open up fully.

Jim Law and Lee Dixon review the wet weekend with Alex Townend and Ian Thistlewood, Widnes' James McCoy pops by for a chat about next weekend, Dave Atkin looks ahead to the Over 40s season and offers a junior's update. Plus it's a welcome to Alan Turner who brings news of the CBHCC Century Club and how you can join.

And of course, Wacko Jacko is in the house with your Fantasy League news!

Alongside our regular Full Toss podcasts, we're delighted to bring you The Full Toss Vintage where we catch up with some of the biggest past stars who've donned the famous Chester Boughton Hall whites.

First off Jim Law and ex 1st XI captain Jeremy Jordan are joined from Victoria, Australia by Club Legend Heath Pritchard, who was Chester's overseas all-rounder for four seasons in the early noughties.

Heath recounts his trips to Chester with affection and remains one of the Club's greatest players, still in touch with many at Chester and still wearing our badge with pride from afar.

A big edition of the Full Toss as Jim Law and Lee Dixon reflect on five wins, with a 'galaxy of stars'.

We catch up with Joe Killoran, Harry Killoran, Joe Maddocks, Sheehan McDonnell, George Metcalf, Ian Thistlewood and Tom Evans.

And 'Wacko Jacko's' in the house to bring you all things Fantasy League.

Plus a look ahead to next week's action.

Join Jim Law and Lee Dixon with the big names from the weekend past.

We've guests from all Saturday sides and hear too from Ali Cutler - Sunday's star - and from the Changing Home Player of the Week, Andy Metcalf. 

Neston skipper Simon Stokes looks ahead to the Shrimpers' visit to Chester and Jack Williams  updates on the Fantasy League.

The talking's stopped (not quite or we wouldn't have a pod!) and the cricket's started.

Jim Law and Lee Dixon review the opening weekend featuring the Changing Home Player of the Week Warren Goodwin, and look forward to a bumper weekend.

And with CBH Women's season starting this weekend, we catch up with Tilly Buss, 1st XI skipper Nicole Fisher, Ali Cutler and coach Alex Money

And where would we be without Jack Williams' Fantasy League round-up!

A brand new season and the [i]Full Toss Podcast [/i]looks ahead.

Join Jim Law and Lee Dixon with thoughts from the four senior men captains - Harry Killoran, Matt Griffiths, George Metcalf and Ian Thistlewood.

Dave Atkin updates on all things Covid and what's happening with junior cricket, while Jack Williams introduces the 2021 CBH Fantasy Cricket League.

Outside and together (ish) at last - we're down at the nets...

With the season just around the corner and the potential of real cricket in the air, time to get out and meet some of the players as nets open up once again.

Jim Law chats to some of the lads as they're put through their paces as Lee Dixon gets on with the day job and nearly gets away with avoiding the mic - but not quite!

Catch the guys as they enjoy a gorgeous Spring evening in the sunshine.

We're heading for 12 April - Adam Roberts tells us what we can expect from the new bar facilities and with the juniors as busy as ever, Dave Atkin updates us.

Jim Law and Lee Dixon also welcome Didsbury captain, all-rounder and Cheshire CCC T20 skipper Nick Anderson on all things Chester and  Didsbury. Plus the return of the badger!

Jim Law and Lee Dixon with the latest Full Toss and time to talk to Alex Kegg about something other than being a groundsman!

Alex looks back on a Liverpool Competition and Cheshire County League career that got going with Chester back in 1994... with one or two anecdotes!

And all being well, we've a new marquee facility opening up from 12 April - Chris Fleet brings us up to date. Plus for the final time (for now!), can you guess the identity of CBH's 'masked slinger'.

Jim Law and Lee Dixon light up (?) Lockdown with all things CBH in the latest Full Toss podcast.

It's an old friend in Neston and Cheshire's  Ash Davis as we look back over Ash's two years at Chester and all things quick bowling and club cricket.

Alex Kegg gives the latest on the building work at CBH and once again, we invite you to identify a mystery bowler - The Masked Slinger...

The boys are back in town as Jim Law and Lee Dixon catch up with the 1st XI's George McCormick, reflecting on his development and move to Chester.

Jo Herbertson, Di Totty and Dave Atkin update on preparations for our girls, ladies and juniors plus...can you work out the CBH bowler? Who is the "Masked Slinger?'

A special edition of the Full Toss Podcast as we reflect on the life of Don Speakman, a special member of the CBH family who passed away in early January.

Scorer, umpire, welfare officer, and more, Don put time and effort into everything Chester Boughton Hall. We reflect and salute Don... and say thank you.

Hosts Jim Law and Lee Dixon, contributions from Chris Fleet, Di Totty, Robin Fisher and Dave Atkin. Plus our CBH round-up.

Jim Law and Lee Dixon are back with the final Full Toss podcast of the year featuring Christmas wishes from across the Club, Junior Chairmen Robin Fisher and Dave Atkin with some exciting news for 2021, a Christmas badger and all the latest from the club including fixtures, a kit update and the thorny issues of teas...

Catch up with Jim Law and Lee Dixon on the latest [i]Full Toss[/i].

We've Chester's all new 1st XI skipper, Harry Killoran and we chat with with Lancashire CCC's Stephen Parry about his Lancs and England, his benefit year, rescuing planned activity and some great events in the pipeline.

All the latest CBH news too...

The Full Toss hits 30 and Chairman Chris Fleet has exciting news about building works over the winter and our new batting and bowling coaches for next year.

Jim Law and Lee Dixon chat all things CBH as it's all change ion the captaincy front in 2021 and Lee talks to our new kit supplier ahead of its forthcoming launch.

Rick Moore joins Jim and Lee to review an 'interesting' 1st XI season. The highs and lows from the fabulous 'Neston double-weekend' to defeat at Elworth. And more.

There's a bit of 'badgering' too as Rick andLlee go head to head.

Once the 2020 season was up and running, it was all go for the CBH ladies.

Jim Law is joined by Di Totty who chats with Jo Herbertson, Nicole Fisher, Tilly Buss and Ali Cutler. 

It's exciting times for our girls and our ladies at Chester Boughton Hall!

This time it's 4th XI champion skipper Ian Thistlewood reflecting on 2020 with Jim Law and Lee Dixon plus the badger's back.

Dave Atkin gives the latest on Covid, news about the forthcoming AGM plus Simon Law reveals plans for CBH FC's entry into the Dewsbury Cup.

Jim Law, Lee Dixon and Tom Evans look back at Tom Evan's first season at the helm of the 3rd XI, and the Badger arrives for the first time...

There's news about what's on at CBH too (or more like what isn't!).

The season may be over for Chester Boughton Hall CC but there's still plenty for Jim Law and Lee Dixon to get their teeth into.

This latest Full Toss sees the boys catch up with Dan Riley to mull over the 2nd XI's season - from selection to the games themselves and more, it's all there. Plus the latest on what's happening (or not) at the Club on the social side as we move into the football season.

It may have been a short one, but it doesn't feel that way! Here's the views from a the last full Saturday...

Join us for another podcast as we see off the season in style (albeit the 4s have a game left).

Jim Law and Lee Dixon hold some of it together as we review the games, look forward to what's happening at Chester Boughton Hall and chat with a plethora of stars about cricket, cakes and a load more.

The penultimate weekend - at least for the 1s and 2s - and there's good news and bad news across the sides.

Jim Law and Lee Dixon pick through the action with contributions from Dan Riley, Reg Wyatt, Tom Evans, Ian Thistlewood and Di Totty with Nicole Fisher.

News of our forthcoming awards night and all the usual updates around CBH including CBH v Lancashire 2s' T20.

There's the winner of the Changing Home player of the week award too...

It's tough times for the 1s as they fall short at Nantwich and crash out of the Cheshire Cup. Wins for the 2s, 4s and Ladies though. Jim and Lee dissect an indifferent weekend.

Simon Law, Tom Evans and Nicole Fisher round up their games and Lancashire have been in town (on the field). We've a look ahead to what's on and a CBH 'Beer and Beverage XI' too. It can only be another 'Full Toss' podcast. 

Jim and Lee are back reflecting on as poor a weekend as last week's was good. Defeat for the 1s, 2s, 3s and Ladies. 

We talk to Tom Evans and the fourth team star, young Archie Riley.

News about Chester v Lancashire 2s as well plus the Changing Home player of the week.

We take a break from the regular league action as Jim Law catches up with David Bailey during a recent visit to Chester Boughton Hall.

David updates on a non-event of a county season, reflects on a successful 2019, discusses Cheshire CCC's role in the 'player pathway' and looks forward to the future. 

Jim Law and Lee Dixon reflect on three centurions and wins for the 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s and ladies 2s plus a fifth team takes to the field at Neston.

Hear too from Rick Moore, George McCormick, Warren Goodwin, Tom Evans, Ian Thistlewood, Joe Maddocks, Nicole Fisher and Holly Chambers.

Plus we look forward to the weekend ahead and of course there's the Changing Home Player of the Week!

Jim Law and Lee Dixon look back at a full weekend of league and cup cricket with contributions from Alex Money, Harry Killoran, Matt Jones, Dan Riley, Ed Owen and Nicole Fisher.

Tom Evans won the first 'Changing Home Player of the Week' last week - find out the latest winner plus what's happening at CBH.

Jim Law and Lee Dixon are back looking at the weekend past and the weekend ahead.

Contributions from some of the participants plus old friend Freddie Owen pops by and Harry Killoran talks about our 2020 junior courses.

And of course, all the very latest on what's happening at Chester Boughton Hall.

A great start for CBH with a shared T20 double header with Nantwich and wins for the 2s, 3s, 4s and Ladies. Plus there's Jim Law and Lee Dixon's usual round up of what's happening at Chester Boughton Hall and a preview of this weekend's fixtures.

In this special edition of the Full Toss, Jim Law talks with CBHCC Chairman and Club Captain, Chris Fleet about life past and present across Chris' six decades at the Club.

From the 60s to the present day.. and looking to the future, it's all here.

Just a few days before the league season finally gets underway ...  but we've some round-ups to deal with first as well as the previews. Plus Nantwich have been on their bikes and Lancashire have been in town.

Join Jim Law and Lee Dixon for all the latest news.