Mill Hill Finches will be running session on Saturdays from 15th November

A group of young women in cricket kit in an indoor venue with a basketball net behind them — Mill Hill Finches 2025

Mill Hill Finches cricket team have unveiled their winter training programme, offering girls of all levels a chance to sharpen their skills and stay match-ready through the colder months.

Starting Saturday, 15th November, pre-Christmas sessions will run every weekend for six weeks from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive, Barnet, EN5 2BE.

In the new year, sessions will run for 12 weeks, starting from Saturday, 12th January.

New members are welcome.

Mill Hill Finches is a partnership between Mill Hill Village CC and Finchley CC, launched in 2024.

“We’ll be running both hardball and softball training, with access to the cricket nets as well as the sports hall, so there’s something for everyone,” said Mill Hill Finches coach Anisha Dissanayake (Middlesex women’s team/Sunrisers).

“It’s a great opportunity to keep up your cricket through the winter and have some fun while developing your skills.”

Membership for the winter programme is priced at £360 for the season, with a pay-as-you-go option at £25 per session, ensuring flexibility for busy schedules.

To book, go to millhillvillagecricketclub.co.uk

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