A photograph of the members of Talley Cricket Club in 1980.

The following information was taken from the publication Talley News - Christmas 1990

“The cricket club was formed in August 1978, following two village matches played against Pumpsaint. Although a battle royal took place, Talley was beaten on both occasions.

Considerable interest was generated and the club quickly acquired full cricket equipment (which is still available) partly by fund raising and partly by the generous donation of members of the club. The first officials were Chairman Mr. B. David, Treasurer Mr. D. Eurfyl Evans and Secretary Mr. J.H. James.

One of the first games arranged was between the married and single men of the village on 23 September 1978. The minutes record that the married men to be known as “Gentlemen” and the Single men as “Players”. This was played at a field at Caegwyn, Pontyresgair, which Mr Oswald Williams kindly offered. The minutes sadly don't record who won this momentous match.

This was shortly followed by a Ladies and Gents cricket match, a film of which was shown at a social evening at the Edwinsford.

The pitch at Caegwyn was used for several years with practices during the winter months at Tregib indoor nets. In the first full year 11 games were played with Talley winning 4, with a total number of 19 players. The Andrew Fidler Memorial Cup was played for, with the last recorded match being 29 May 1982.

The 1983 season was the last full season with the President being Mr. O Williams, Chairman Mr. J Fletcher, Secretary Mr. A. Bailey and Captain Mr. E Evans. Although some fixtures were attempted in 1986 the matches were never played”.

The photograph shows the players and some of the wives in 1980.

When the team was disbanded, all the remaining equipment and monies were given to Cwmdu, who had their own cricket club.