PUBLISHED: 15:16 26 March 2018 | UPDATED: 17:26 26 March 2018 Bob Burgess Wisbech Cricket and Hockey Club - volunteers give it a make over Archant The Wisbech Town Hockey and Cricket club has been given a make over thanks to hours of hard work by more than 50 members. Wisbech Cricket and Hockey Club - volunteers give it a make over The spring clean, inside and out, was given to the pavilion and external seating areas using materials funded by ECB and NatWest. A club spokesman said: “Wisbech Town Cricket and Hockey Club is extremely grateful to the volunteers for giving their valuable time. “What we have achieved this weekend is remarkable and is a sign that the sport and social facilities provided here in Harecroft Road are valued by many people as a community asset.” The score hut was refurbished and a new roof installed. Wisbech Cricket and Hockey Club - volunteers give it a make over The dyke between the cricket and the grammar school fields and the … [Read more...] about Wisbech hockey and cricket club players give the club a make over
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Cricket club hosts Good Friday tournament to promote mental health
Hundreds of supporters are expected tomorrow at Lowerhouse Cricket Club to watch the home team battle it out in a T20 match which is being staged to promote mental wellbeing. The team will play Opening Up Xl at 1-15pm but the bar and tearoom will be open from 10am.Supporters' teams will battle it out for the trophy at 10am and the final will be played at 3-45pm.Local band The Switch will play from 5pm.The Opening Up Cricket event to promote mental well being and suicide prevention was the idea of team captain Ben Heap.And at around 4pm his wife Shelly and dozens of friends and supporters will arrive at the club which marks the end point of a sponsored pub crawl from Harle Syke.Shelly, who is bar manager at Lowerhouse Cricket Club, has been raising money for the charity PAPYRUS for the prevention of young suicide.She decided to give up alcohol for a year and so far has raised the incredible amount of £2,407.Mum-of-three Shelly has been overwhelmed by the support she has received … [Read more...] about Cricket club hosts Good Friday tournament to promote mental health
All Stars Cricket roadshows hit the region
All Stars Cricket roadshows have begun, and they have been in to schools across Newcastle and Northumberland, giving fun sessions to students aged 5-8 years old. These sessions are fun for the children whilst at the same time teaching kids cricket skills and key movement skills which can be used as they develop. The sessions are fun with emphasis and involvement of our mascot, the star, with the idea of giving a good session and giving a taster of what All Stars Cricket has to offer.All Stars Cricket gives girls and boys from the ages of five to eight an opportunity to become a star. The curriculum of fun cricket activities and games provides children with the basic movement skills to begin a lifelong love of the sport and general physical activity. Through lively, fun games, they will learn about cricket and be better prepared to take part in all sports. Over the eight-week programme, the trained activators will teach your child to: Catch and throw a ball; Hit a moving ball; Bowl … [Read more...] about All Stars Cricket roadshows hit the region
Joyce and Toumazi given Sussex cricket honour
Former captain Ed Joyce and past chief executive Zac Toumazi were elected as vice-presidents at Sussex Cricket Ltd’s annual meeting. Joyce played 227 matches for Sussex between 2009 and 2016, scoring more than 12,000 runs. He was club captain from 2013 to 2015 and has been awarded a testimonial in 2018.Toumazi was chief exec from 2013 to 2016 and led the integration of performance, recreational and community cricket in the county under one organisation, Sussex Cricket Ltd.The meeting also saw the re-election of chairman Bob Warren and treasurer Ed Putnam as board directors. Three nominations had been received for the two vacant positions on the board, with Warren and Putnam receiving the most votes in the election.Following the formal business of the meeting which included the approval of the 2017 accounts by individual members and affiliated club members, an open forum was held with director of cricket Keith Greenfield and new head coach Jason Gillespie.Chairman … [Read more...] about Joyce and Toumazi given Sussex cricket honour
PICTURE GALLERY: Sussex ready for 2018 cricket season
Here they are - the players and staff who hope to give Sussex cricket fans plenty to shout about this summer. New head coach Jason Gillespie was the centre of attention at the county's pre-season media day at the County Ground, but there were plenty of other big names present too - such as star players like Tymal Mills, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer and Luke Wright.Hopes are high that Sussex can make an impression in the county championship, T20 Blast and One-Day Cup.Here's what Jason Gillespie has to say about his vision for the county and hopes for the season. … [Read more...] about PICTURE GALLERY: Sussex ready for 2018 cricket season