Cricket club's 'wonderful' event in aid of children's hospice
Cricket Club's charity day in aid of Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice raises £4,000
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Whiston Parish Cricket Club's charity day in aid of Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice raised £4,000 and counting.
Secretary and long-serving member Peter Maw said: “A wonderful turn out in the magnificent weather made for an excellent charity day in aid of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.
“The opening fixture was a disability cricket clash between Rotherham Vipers and Sheffield Ducks.
“The Vipers prevailed but it was a top showcase of all their talents.“This was followed by the much-awaited clash between a Junior XI and a Belles XI competing for the Natalie Maw Memorial Trophy.
“The Junior XI came out on top in a keenly fought contest.“We had brilliant music from Greeny and the Lazie Sundays who kept the crowd entertained.“The 2000 ticket raffle sold out with a huge range of prizes and we had a brilliant auction including a donated bat from AJ and a signed photo montage of Gazza’s celebration at Euro 96.
“All the bidders were very generous adding to the fund raising pot. “Thank you to the bar staff, Paul Howell, David Bridge and Matt Quanbrough, Karen McGann, Erin, Karen M, Junior and Belles organisers and the Ducks and Vipers.
“And thanks to all the generous donors of the raffle and auction items. “Our initial total raised for the hospice is over £4,000 with more to come in.“A club to be proud of!”