Carnforth Cricket Club will play in the Northern Premier Cricket League from next season.

The club's application to join the league was ratified recently and brings the number of Division 1 clubs up to 14, an even number again which will mean there will no longer be one team having to sit out a bye each Saturday.

Carnforth finished third to Vickerstown and Penrith in Division One of the North Lancashire and Cumbria Premier League last season and are hoping to strengthen the side in the close season.

Sue Parry, the mother of Netherfield wicketkeeper/ batsman Chris Parry is the chairperson of the Carnforth club.