The three new directors of Burnley CC - Clifford Maden, Milton Windle and Roy Fell - discuss prospects for the four clubs' Festival of Cricket at Seedhill, Nelson, on Sunday.

From Don Smith's Diary:
The unusual circumstances of Burnley CC as a limited company make the organisation the only one in the Lancashire League with directors as well as a committee. Three of the new members of the board are settling down to their responsibilities and two were present at the club's first home match of the season. For years former first team bowler Clifford Maden and ex-A team captain and manager Milton Windle have been prominent behind the scenes as workers for the cause of Burnley cricket. Consequently their "elevation" to the Board of Directors has met with approbation by many who realise how much the club owes to their loyalty.

Clifford was with the second team at Accrington on Sunday but Milton and Mr Roy Fell were at Turf Moor. Just after the war Clifford was recognised as one of the outstanding medium pace swing bowlers at a time of top professionals. His performances were varied and impressive. Once he took five for 17 in a derby match and the following season against Lowerhouse took seven for 36 and in the return six for 48. Probably his best feat was eight wickets for six runs against Haslingden - who were all out for 37! The same season (the pro was Peter Judge of Glamorgan and Middlesex), he had a five for 23 performance at Nelson (in the same match Albert Cocker scored 47 not out). In Cec Pepper's day, with Haslingden again the victims, he captured five for 15 and at Church returned six for 22 with the home side 51 all out. He retired from active participation in 1953.

A Burnley CC supporter for over 25 years Roy and his wife have helped in many of the club's money raising and social activities. Again his appointment to the directorate is a just reward for his keen and active interest. He is president of Burnley Rotary Club and is prominent in work for the North-East Lancashire Mental Health.

The work of Milton Windle started as a player, scout, recruitment officer and manager of the A side. He persuaded players to join Turf Moor and watched many reach the first team. He was able to recommend and advise. As a committee man he became deeply involved in the cricket side and turned his attention to helping with the ground, learning about wickets, studying cause and effect of weather conditions until with practical experience he came to be regarded as a knowledgeable as well as a responsible official. Few know how many hours of his own time he has spent looking after the ground and pitch and co-operating with the groundsman. He was rewarded by being made chairman of the ground committee and has proved himself to be an active one as well as a tried and tested administrator.