Has this ever been discussed in the context of a possible site for a new ground? Looks a short distance West of LR and, from Google Earth, looks big enough. No room for any housing developments though.
I'm assuming it has been examined as a possibility and discarded. I've just never seen it mentioned before.
HMP Wormwood Scrubs could be an option. All the old prisons are to be replaced by 5 star accommodation
Something in common with us. Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Established 1882 please log in to view this image Home Our Club was established in 1882, and has played cricket continuously since that date. We are among the oldest cricket clubs in London, and have enjoyed long standing relationships with all the top cricket clubs in the area. We are a founder member of the Middlesex County Cricket League, in 1972. Two years after formation, we moved to the East Acton Lane ground which was our home for the next 120 years. During that time, in addition to cricket, we have had very successful Bowls, Tennis and Netball sections. In 1998, due to a change of Landlord, we began negotiating a phased move ‘next door’ to the current location on Bromyard Avenue. Through the very generous support of Virgin Active, which included the laying down of what was then the first brand new cricket ground in a London Borough since World War II, this move was completed and we began playing on the new ground in 2004. Sadly, the move could not accommodate the Bowls section, which had to close. please log in to view this image We run 3 adult teams in the Middlesex League on Saturdays, and a 4th XI in the 1987 Cricket League, as well as a Sunday XI playing a mixture of League matches and friendlies. Our juniors (Colts) section is thriving as never before, with 5 age groups up to under 15’s. We are one of the few remaining cricket clubs to run a full 5-day cricket week, at the end of July each year. We are ECB ‘Clubmark’ accredited. We also run a junior football section, SB United FC, with 3 age groups up to under 16’s, and competing in the West Middlesex and Hayes, and Harrow, youth football Leagues. Through all its years, the Club has enjoyed an outstanding reputation for its welcome to new members of all abilities, and hospitality to visitors. These values, in addition to competitiveness on the field, are at the core of our success and longevity. Occasionally we are lucky enough to host some famous visitors. Giles Clarke is seen here being interviewed by Sky Sports in the clubhouse. please log in to view this image Ground Hire Shepherds Bush ground is available for corporate hire on weekdays, and on one or two Sundays in the year. please log in to view this image Currently we’re delighted to host clients such as KPMG, Investec and Casenove. The ground is normally available from 5.30 onwards, we have plenty of free parking on site, a fully staffed bar in the pavilion , and we can arrange catering should you need it. please log in to view this image For more information contact Tim Howard. https://shepherdsbushcc.com/
I lived on Bromyard Avenue 74-79, when my parents moved to London - I was 4! The flats are all knocked down now, but that's where my connection to our club started
Seems like a really nice club. Ground looks really nice, and I hope they don't succumb to the lure of developers, they'll never find anywhere else local to play.
I think it's becoming futile looking for a local alternative, if OOC fails we're stuffed unless we head up the A40...
