YORK & District Senior Cricket League champions Woodhouse Grange open their season with a pre-season game at home to Ilkley on Saturday, April 7.

The Sutton-on-Derwent club are building up to their President’s Trophy clash at home to Sessay on Sunday, April 15, which has a 1.30pm start.

The game will follow the club’s pre-season Sunday lunch.

Places can be booked by phoning Martin Smith on 01904 608947.

Meanwhile, second team captain and committee member Marcus Smith was named Clubman of the Year 2011 at the annual dinner at Fulford Golf Club.