Sundays in the 1930's and 40's was always a problem at Thrumpton as there was no bus service to the village. Nevertheless the team overcame the problem by playing local teams like Gotham, Barton and Kegworth.

The team would meet up, strap their batting pads to the crossbars of their bikes and cycle there. The problem was how could they go further afield.

This was solved when they found they could go to the bottom of the village to Ferry Farm and catch the ferry across the River Trent. Fixtures were set up in the Long Eaton and Sandiacre area and the team set off together with their bikes with batting pads tied on and master the Trent. Once on the opposite bank they would cycle to the game.

On their return they would line up on the Attenborough side of the river and shout "BOAT". At this point Fred Priestley would come across on his ferry and return the team to the village.

They once played a game against Duffield and the journey involved bicycle, boat and train from Sawley Junction.

The picture shows the brick pillar as the last remains of the ferry down at Ferry farm