Catch some of the action shots captured by photographer Brian Eyre at the Ilkeston Rutland v Alfreton clash.

Marehay CC moved to the top of the Derbyshire County Cricket League Division One on Saturday after their draw with Clifton

The new Flat season is well and truly in full swing. And two of the highlights of the year -- the Epsom Derby Festival (May 31 and June 1) and Royal Ascot (June 18-22) -- are just around the corner.

Wright Cup holders Langley Mill once again locked horns with old rivals Belper Amateurs in the first round of the competition at the weekend.

Alfreton CC suffered their first defeat of the season at the weekend in the DCCL Division One as home side Ilkeston Rutland came out as the victors by six wickets.

Alfreton Town’s Community Development Scheme is staging a Coaching Course for boys and girls aged between six and 14-years-old in the May Bank Holiday week.

Here is a selection of photos taken by our photographers at some of last weekend’s Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire County Cricket matches.

Stainsby Hall CC host a Derbyshire CCC XI tonight (Wednesday) in a match that is part of the Smalley-based club’s 150th anniversary celebrations.

You are invited to have a go at archery on the Great Lawn at Kedleston Hall on Sunday, May 26.

Belper Meadows Bowls Club will holds its annual Spring Bank Holiday Doubles Competition on Monday, May 27, from 9.30am.

Ambergate FC held their Annual Presentation Night at The Greyhound Inn, following the conclusion of the 2012/13 campaign.

It was a game of two centuries for Denby CC 1sts on Saturday at Eckington as they earned their fourth draw in four Derbyshire Premier League games this season.

Heanor Town Football Club has announced the names of the people who will be on its new football committee.

Heanor Town are on the lookout for a new manager.

Alfreton Town fans are reminded that there are five weeks left to the end of the Early Bird Season Ticket deadline.

ALFRETON Town manager Nicky Law has received another huge boost to his plans for the 2013/14 season with highly-rated left-back Connor Franklin penning a new one-year contract to stay with the Reds.

A rain-affected weekend could not stop Alfreton CC staying at the top of Division One of the Derbyshire County League while advancing through the first stage of the Marston’s Smooth Trophy.

Ripley RASCAL Lifesavers have started their summer campaign to compete with the best GB SURF clubs over the beach season in emphatic fashiom.

Shipley Hall remain near the top of Division Three after just beating the clock to earn a winning draw at Hilton on Saturday, writes Jim Sumner.

Langley Mill’s first team entertained Staveley Welfare at Station Road on Saturday with the rain clouds looming.