Twyford

Charvil Junior Cricket Club was bowled over when more than 30 children between seven and twelve years old came to join the club on Sunday June 3.

The club’s development has been made possible by a sports development grant from Wokingham Borough Council to fund the cricket equipment. The council has also provided the facilities at East Park Farm in Charvil, where the club meets.

The club’s founder and organiser Nick Ray said: “We are overwhelmed by the response and now have 45 children registered to attend this summer. It’s simply marvellous to see the children enjoying one of our traditional summer sports. Our aim is to teach the children the basics of cricket and, above all, to make it fun.”

The good response has enabled the club to engage a professional cricket coach for the summer. Former Hampshire and Berkshire opening batsman Julian Wood will coordinate the sessions and provide expert coaching.

Champion for youth and leisure Cllr Malcolm Bryant said: “This latest boost to sports facilities will really help our young sportsmen and I wish them the very best of luck in the development of their cricket skills. It is one of many examples of improvements to sports facilities that we have seen across the borough in recent years.”

The club runs every Sunday morning between 10am and 12 noon until August 26, and takes place at East Park Farm sports ground in Charvil. Anyone interested in joining should email Nick Ray on cricket.charvil@ntlworld.com .

Wokingham Borough Council