Visiting our club
The club has been around since 1849. The Hazard cricket ground has formed the clubs home since 1896, having formerly played on a field behind the Mill Inn at Rainton Bridge.
Finding the ground:
A690 northbound
Leaving the A690 at the junction marked Rainton Bridge, turn left at the roundabout (first exit). At the second roundabout (under the bridge) turn right via the third exit, follow this road until a unmade road appears on the left hand side (after a lay-by under the large tree).
A690 southbound
Travelling Southbound on the A690 turn left at the junction marked Rainton Bridge, turn left at the 'T' junction again marked Rainton Bridge and look out for the track on your right hand side.
Note
Access to our ground is via a Bridleway, known as the Dunwells. Please observe a 10mph speed limit and respect other users.
Parking
There is ample free parking at the ground
Toilets
The club has seperate Male & Female toilets.
Refreshments
Our clubhouse & bar open during all games. Selling a range of hot, cold and alcoholic drinks, we also offer confectionary, crisps etc. All payment is currently via Cash Only.
Seating
The club has a number of fixed seats located around the ground as well as seating within the pavilion.
Address
East Rainton Cricket Club
Hazard cricket ground
The Dunwell's
Durham Road
East Rainton
Houghton - le -spring
Tyne & Wear
DH5 9RL
Finding the ground:
A690 northbound
Leaving the A690 at the junction marked Rainton Bridge, turn left at the roundabout (first exit). At the second roundabout (under the bridge) turn right via the third exit, follow this road until a unmade road appears on the left hand side (after a lay-by under the large tree).
A690 southbound
Travelling Southbound on the A690 turn left at the junction marked Rainton Bridge, turn left at the 'T' junction again marked Rainton Bridge and look out for the track on your right hand side.
Note
Access to our ground is via a Bridleway, known as the Dunwells. Please observe a 10mph speed limit and respect other users.
Parking
There is ample free parking at the ground
Toilets
The club has seperate Male & Female toilets.
Refreshments
Our clubhouse & bar open during all games. Selling a range of hot, cold and alcoholic drinks, we also offer confectionary, crisps etc. All payment is currently via Cash Only.
Seating
The club has a number of fixed seats located around the ground as well as seating within the pavilion.
Address
East Rainton Cricket Club
Hazard cricket ground
The Dunwell's
Durham Road
East Rainton
Houghton - le -spring
Tyne & Wear
DH5 9RL
The clubs operating committee is:
President: Mr Austin Carney
Chairman: Mr Graham Avent
Secretary: Mr Robert Kitching
Treasurer: Mr Neil Matthews
Safeguarding Officer : Miss Lauren Humphrey & Mr Ben Sims
Fixture Secretary: Mr Kieran Burrell
Groundsman: Mr Robert Kitching
First XI captain: Mr Lee Henderson
First XI vice captain: Mr Gavin Snowball
Second XI captain: Mr Darren Portrey
Second XI vice captain: Mr Grant Wilson
Mid Week XI captain: Mr Chris Wayman
Mid Week XI vice captain: Mr Scott Gillan
Committiee: G Avent, I Kitching, N Matthews, R Kitching, D Noble, C Henderson, J Henderson, J Kitching, G Snowball, B Sims, G Wilson, R Harrison, L Humphrey
Junior committiee: R Kitching, G Snowball, B Sims, N Matthews, L Humphrey
President: Mr Austin Carney
Chairman: Mr Graham Avent
Secretary: Mr Robert Kitching
Treasurer: Mr Neil Matthews
Safeguarding Officer : Miss Lauren Humphrey & Mr Ben Sims
Fixture Secretary: Mr Kieran Burrell
Groundsman: Mr Robert Kitching
First XI captain: Mr Lee Henderson
First XI vice captain: Mr Gavin Snowball
Second XI captain: Mr Darren Portrey
Second XI vice captain: Mr Grant Wilson
Mid Week XI captain: Mr Chris Wayman
Mid Week XI vice captain: Mr Scott Gillan
Committiee: G Avent, I Kitching, N Matthews, R Kitching, D Noble, C Henderson, J Henderson, J Kitching, G Snowball, B Sims, G Wilson, R Harrison, L Humphrey
Junior committiee: R Kitching, G Snowball, B Sims, N Matthews, L Humphrey