A heartwarming and rare photo emerged from Settle Cricket Club who are based in the Yorkshire Dales. The junior chairman, Ian Walker, and his son, Edward Walker, umpired a match together last weekend.
Settle is one of the most successful cricket clubs in Yorkshire, fielding 12 teams a week – including a women’s side and seven junior teams.
Ian and Edward umpired an Upper Airedale Junior Cricket League match between the Settle Gazelles and the Settle Boks.
Ian Walker stated: “It was Edward’s first match officiating, though he has scored for both Settle 1s...
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