A cricket club in West Bridgford its marking the centenary of its historic home ground in June. West Bridgford Legion Cricket Club have played at West Park, on Loughborough Road, West Bridgford since 1947, but West Park itself will be 100 years old in June.
Built in 1926 as a private ground for local benefactor and philanthropist Sir Julien Cahn’s team, the ground hosted a number of remarkable games and notable players in the 1920s and 1930s, including international opposition in the West Indies, India and South Africa teams.
The first match was played on June 4th 1926. To mark the occasion, West Bridgford Legion Cricket Club have arranged a special match vs MCC, the Marylebone Cricket Club, the guardians of the Laws and Spirit of Cricket, and one of the world’s oldest and most storied cricket clubs.
The centenary marks an occasion to look back at the past, but also to look ahead to the future, with Trent Bridge having significantly upgraded the facilities already as part of a 25-year lease, massively expanding the cricket offer to a huge cross-section of the community through the Trent Bridge Community Trust’s work. The Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment by Rushcliffe Borough Council to become more environmentally friendly.
A bar serving a variety of drinks will be operated by Nottingham’s own Grumpy Fish Brew Co, including a craft beer brewed specially for the occasion. Hot and cold food will be available.
The match will be played on Thursday 4th June 2026. The action is due to start at 11.30am, and expected to finish by 6.30pm.
All are welcome to enjoy and celebrate the occasion. There is plenty of parking within the park, which is also a 15-minute bus journey from the city centre via the green 10.
For more information, please visit the club’s website at www.wblegion.play-cricket.com, or contact Mark on 07912793736 or [email protected].
