As For the old Meatloaf classic, when it comes to Under 15s Cricket this season, two games played out of nine on Wednesday evenings is evidence indeed that, despite what the so-called weather experts say, this summer is awash with water.

The term Under 15 does not now apply to age but mls of water the wicket is covered in. You will read elsewhere in this Grassroots section our failed attempt at completing a third match.

The Under 17s have now played four games, losing their undefeated record to a very talented Burnley side last week. One of our players was chastised by a lady spectator for saying bye bye to to the batsman at the fall of a Burnley wicket and, shock, I never realised that went on at cricket. Wake up Mrs C, it's 11 against two out there and you make the batsmen feel as uncomfortable as possible. We have been luckier with third team cricket matches, completing two games in the last three weeks. The game at Rawtenstall was a rain-affected affair and, as an aside, on the same day a respected Ribblesdale League umpire had to be taken from the field and fed hot whisky to thaw him out.

Cricketers teas served at Rawtenstall were a strange affair, one met pie cut into four requiring a "five loaves and two fishes" miracle to feed 11 of us.

Talking of teas gets a mention for Jill, our new caterer at Nelson. Her food is excellent and the prices are unbelievably cheap -- give her a try.

I was lucky enough to guest for Barrowford Seconds last week, a game I thoroughly enjoyed, not only for the cricket, at which Pete Hakin in particular excelled, but also for the subplot of working out how many brain cells were on display.

Barrowford marched into the Wynn Cup Final on Sunday, defeating Skipton CI in a close affair.

Well done lads!