--- title: "Banks Homes Riverside: April Highlights - Banks Homes" description: It’s hard to believe it’s already been a month since the exciting announcement of Banks Homes Riverside — the new official name for Durham Cricket’s iconic ground. In just a few weeks, we’ve witnessed unforgettable moments, new milestones, and the beginning of an exciting new chapter for cricket in the region. Russ Hall, Managing Director of Property […] image: https://lpt.bankshomes.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Durham_Cricket_sponsorship_field_1920x1280-1.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://lpt.bankshomes.co.uk/better-living/a-month-at-banks-homes-riverside-april-highlights-and-may-home-games#main-content) [![Banks Homes Logo](https://lpt.bankshomes.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Banks%20Homes%20Logo%20Teal%20Hex%2050px-1.png?width=751&height=94&name=Banks%20Homes%20Logo%20Teal%20Hex%2050px-1.png "Banks Homes Logo")](https://www.bankshomes.co.uk/) ![](https://lpt.bankshomes.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Durham_Cricket_sponsorship_field_1920x1280-1.jpg?width=1920&height=1280&name=Durham_Cricket_sponsorship_field_1920x1280-1.jpg) News Updates Homes # Banks Homes Riverside: April Highlights ![laurajane.foster@banksgroup.co.uk](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) laurajane.foster@banksgroup.co.uk May 1, 2025 It’s hard to believe it’s already been a month since the exciting announcement of **Banks Homes Riverside** — the new official name for Durham Cricket’s iconic ground. In just a few weeks, we’ve witnessed unforgettable moments, new milestones, and the beginning of an exciting new chapter for cricket in the region. **Russ Hall**, Managing Director of Property and Homes at Banks, shared his reflections on this milestone moment: > *“We are incredibly proud to be part of Durham Cricket’s journey. Banks Homes Riverside symbolises our commitment to building strong communities — not just in homes, but through sport, too. It’s been fantastic to see the ground buzzing with energy and historic wins in this first month.”* **Aisling Ramshaw**, Head of Sales and Marketing, added: > *“The reaction from fans and the wider community to the Banks Homes Riverside partnership has been inspiring. There’s a real sense of pride and momentum here, and we’re excited about what’s to come both on and off the pitch.”* Watch the promo video [here](https://vimeo.com/1072109028?share=copy#t=0) if you missed it --- ## April 2025 Highlights April saw a fantastic start to the season with plenty of action at Banks Homes Riverside: **Men’s County Championship Matches** 1. **Durham vs Warwickshire** - **Dates**: Friday 11 – Monday 14 April 2025 - **Result**: Warwickshire won by 1 wicket This was Durham’s first home match of the season, marking the beginning of their campaign at Banks Homes Riverside. 1. **Durham vs Yorkshire** - **Dates**: Friday 18 – Monday 21 April 2025 - **Result**: Match drawn This fixture was part of the third round of the Rothesay County Championship. **Women’s Metro Bank One-Day Cup** - **Durham Women vs Essex Women** - **Date**: Wednesday 23 April 2025 - **Significance**: This match marked the first professional women’s home game at Banks Homes Riverside, a historic moment for women’s cricket in the region. **Additional Women’s Fixture** - **Durham Women vs The Blaze** - **Date**: Saturday 26 April 2025 - **Result**: The Blaze won by 5 wickets The Blaze secured their first victory of the 2025 season by defeating Durham Women at Banks Homes Riverside. The highlight of the month was undoubtedly the women’s game, a proud and emotional moment that demonstrated the growth of women’s cricket in the region — and what a way to mark it, with a victory! Some of the ladies at the Banks Group and Banks Homes also attended in show of support for the team. --- ## Coming Up: May 2025 Home Fixtures at Banks Homes Riverside Get ready for another action-packed month as Durham Cricket continues its season at Banks Homes Riverside: - **4 May:** Durham Cricket Women vs Somerset Women - **11 May:** Durham Cricket Women vs Warwickshire Women - **16 May:** Durham vs Nottinghamshire - **23 May:** Durham vs Somerset - **28 May:** Durham 2nd XI vs Nottinghamshire 2nd XI May promises fast-paced action with the arrival of the Vitality Blast — expect big hits, electric bowling, and the perfect family day out at Banks Homes Riverside! --- **Join us** as the journey continues — celebrating new beginnings, cricketing triumphs, and community spirit at Banks Homes Riverside. We can’t wait to see you at the ground! And looking ahead,  **keep an eye out in June** — we’ll be announcing something very special in support of  **CoppaFeel!**, bringing our community together for an important cause. ## Share this post [mailto:https%3A%2F%2Flpt.bankshomes.co.uk%2Fbetter-living%2Fa-month-at-banks-homes-riverside-april-highlights-and-may-home-games](mailto:https%3A%2F%2Flpt.bankshomes.co.uk%2Fbetter-living%2Fa-month-at-banks-homes-riverside-april-highlights-and-may-home-games) ## Keep reading ### [![](https://lpt.bankshomes.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Redmarshall-Masterplan-spring-2026-resize.jpg?width=2500&height=1695&name=Redmarshall-Masterplan-spring-2026-resize.jpg) News Updates Developments Banks Homes Submits Planning Application for Proposed Redmarshall Development - Banks Homes](https://lpt.bankshomes.co.uk/better-living/banks-homes-submits-planning-application-for-proposed-redmarshall-development) ### [![](https://lpt.bankshomes.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meet_sarah_850x600.jpg?width=850&height=600&name=meet_sarah_850x600.jpg) Colleagues Company Homes Meet Our New Sales Executive at The Pastures | Banks Home](https://lpt.bankshomes.co.uk/better-living/meet-sarah-at-the-pastures) [![Banks Homes Logo](https://lpt.bankshomes.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Banks%20Homes%20Logo%20Teal%20Hex%2050px-1.png?width=751&height=94&name=Banks%20Homes%20Logo%20Teal%20Hex%2050px-1.png "Banks Homes Logo")](https://www.bankshomes.co.uk/) --- Privacy Policy · Legal · © 2026 Banks Homes. 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