CRICKET takes centre stage as the summer sports move into full swing and this weekend sees bank holiday double-headers for both the Kendal-based Northern Premier League clubs.

Netherfield, already riding high in the table with two wins under their belt, are away to Chorley Saturday (May 5) and are at home to Fleetwood on Monday (May 7).

Kendal, who have so far won at home but lost away, entertain Morecambe at Shap Road Saturday and are away at St Anne's on Monday. All four matches start at 1pm.

On Sunday (May 6), the popular Dallam Dash 10k will have runners flocking to Milnthorpe for the 11am start from Dallam School.

Ingleton Football Club have a good record in Yorkshire FA's Craven Cup and they hope to add to their reputation when they met Barnoldswick Town in the final Friday. Kick-off at Settle FC is at 6.30pm.

In a big weekend for the club Ingleton are in cup action again on Monday when they meet Marsh United in the North Lancashire League's Sam Price Cup final at Lancaster City's Giant Axe ground (2pm).

Kendal's rugby season has ended, but several of the players have been selected for the county squad and could well feature in the opening round of the County Championship Shield when Cumbria take on Northumberland at Tynedale Saturday. Kick-off is at 3pm.