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Premier Big Bash 2017

Churchtown Newsdesk1 May 2017 - 21:42
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Thank you!

More than 200 spectators came to The Rookery Sports Ground on Sunday for The Premier Big Bash.

The event, in memory of founder member of Churchtown Cricket Club and Trust in Yellow, saw an action packed cricket tournament take place alongside entertainment and activities.

The third annual Bash, organised by members of Churchtown CC, saw The Vipers lift The Phil Carder Cup after a well contested four team competition.

Players from six local cricket clubs took part, with the youngest and oldest participants on the field born 60 years apart.

Southport DJ Glynn Tee entertained the crowd for over seven hours with music and commentary accompanying the action the field.

In the tea break Marshside Brass Band put on a wonderful display to the crowd in a real showcase of local musical talent.

The Mayor, Cllr Brodie-Brown, was in attendance to see first hand how the event has developed and the exciting style of Last Man Stands cricket.

Former Lancashire CCC All Rounder Tom Smith, who is now a professional coach with the county, ran impressive bowling, fielding and batting drills as well as 1-2-1 session throughout the day.

Coaches from Opening Up CC held highly engaging mental health awareness sessions with players that focused on mind and body training.

A bar, cricket teas and BBQ ran throughout the day as spectators flocked through the Roe Lane entrance of the ground. There was great support in particular for the Trust in Yellow side, who pushed the highly faced Warriors all the way in the Semi-Finals.

In total £650 was raised for Queenscourt Hospice in Southport, the place Phil spent his final hours. Officials from the charity are now set to attend a Churchtown game and accept the donation raised through a grand raffle.

Much of the event was made possible thanks to support from Premier Wear in Ormskirk and a grant from One Stop Carriers for Causes scheme.

The event was held for the third successive year and Churchtown Cricket Club will look to build on the innovate tournament to increase awareness of local cricket, support good causes and remember Phil.

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