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Helston Cricket Club
Helston Cricket Club play a match in the Cornish League
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Overview
Helston Cricket Club plays a match at Beacon Park. The Club was originally based on Helston Downs but left the site in 1947 to make way for the airfield at Culdrose.
Established in 1905 the Cornwall Cricket League comprises of the ECB Cornwall Premier League, County Division 1 and 12 other divisions, divided east, west and central in the lowest division with nearly 150 teams.
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