Bears kick-off their friendlies on Thursday night, 12th July, with a trip to newly promoted Stone Dominoes (7.30pm KO). Stone will be playing in the new NWCFL Div 1 South

On Saturday (14th), a Port Vale XI are at Booth Street. This is a lunchtime kick-off, 12 noon.

Then on Tuesday 17th, Newcastle Town are the visitors - this game has been brought forward a week from its original date. 7.45pm KO

The following Saturday another NWCFL Div 1 South team, Abbey Hulton are at Booth Street. 3pm KO.

And finally, the local challenge game as the Bears take on Congleton Vale at Booth Street, 3pm.