There was rain. And certainly enough bad light for him to have stopped play had he been umpiring. But none of that mattered in Barnsley on Sunday when it came to the funeral of the inimitable Dickie ...

Bird, who was born in Barnsley, was awarded the freedom of the town in 2000 The funeral of iconic former cricket umpire Dickie Bird will take place on Sunday. Bird, one of cricket's most beloved ...

Dickie Bird's funeral held in Barnsley as Yorkshire cricket family turns out in force to pay respects to former umpireSource: PA Dad Said He Was Taking 5-Year-Old Son 'Away' to Prevent Scheduled ...

BIRD. _ Funeral Prayers for Mr Royce Laurence Bird will be held at Kings Chapel, 130 Bellarine Highway, Newcomb on THURSDAY (June 6) at 11.00 am, followed by burial at Eastern Cemetery (new Ormond Rd ...