Yeah we play at Pirelli but that could change come the start of the season next year as they are planning to build on the site soon. Yeah its a shame there isn't a dedicated cricket shop in Cumbria anymore and I hate shopping online when it comes to cricket stuff as I want to try before I buy.
We play at Nelson Tomlinson School at Wigton, it's alright like, quite big boundaries though.
I don't mind ordering online so much if I can talk to someone trustworthy/reputable first, like I have no qualms ordering from IJC for example (although I've never bought a bat there to be fair) but I had H4L make me a bat based on me roughly describing what I wanted on an email and I couldn't be happier! A lot of the lads on our team are very much try before you buy though so I understand where you're coming from.
Also if you play us next year wait till you see one of our guys bats, it's the definition of village, more tape than bat.