New Ash Green Cricket Club was established in 1972.Its first 30 years saw it grow from a group of friends, very few of whom were regular cricketers, to a Kent League Club. A lot of work went into the establishment of the Club, and recollections from some of the founder members can be read on the archive pages of this site.

Whilst there have been some periods of consolidation the Club's history has mostly been one of continuous growth, progressing from an occasional side to a full fixture list, then adding an occasional 2nd XI in the early 1980's. By the early 1990's the Club was putting out two XI's twice a weekend. The increasing influence of league cricket saw a shift in balance towards Saturdays, and a 3rd XI was established on a Saturday at a cost of a regular Sunday 2nd XI. By 2003 the club was fielding three league XI's on a Saturday, the top two in the Kent League, and a Kent Village League XI on a Sunday.

The running of a 3rd XI required a new ground, and in 2003 the Club took over the cricket facilities at Manor Field, Hartley. Although the pitch required some work the surroundings were considerably more attractive than the Club's long time home at the Sports Field in New Ash Green. Increasing difficulties in maintaining two grounds led to the decision to shift the top teams to the Manor Field on a permanent basis. 2004 saw regular Kent League cricket at Manor Field , and if the pitch was not yet up to the standard of the surroundings it was certainly much better than might have been expected after years of neglect. In recognition of the change of location the Club formally adopted a new name at the 2004 AGM and is now known as New Ash Green & Hartley Cricket Club.

Unfortunately, due to the lack of regular availability the 3rd XI folded and the Club went back to two XI's on Saturdays and one XI on Sundays, although we still hope to run some occasional 3rd XI fixtures on a Saturday when availabilities allow.