Cleckheaton Cricket Club

Thursday’s ‘Evening With’ Ian Dennis and Greg Abbott was an enjoyable night and a huge success for those that were there.

Ian, who is the Chief Football correspondent for Radio Five Live, and Greg, who is the manager of Carlisle United and a former Bradford City star were in fine form and the audience were treated to some informative, interesting and at times hilarious stories from the dynamic duo! Sincere thanks must go to those that attended and while we don’t want to be churlish it is a real shame that we never manage to have big numbers at these kinds of events, which is disappointing because an audience of 90 or 100 would have made the place rock!

Never-the-less the 40 plus that did come made it a good atmosphere and put their hands in their pockets and for that we are sincerely grateful.

Next up is our Annual Dinner on Friday March 2^nd with guests Kevin Howells the Cricket correspondent from BBC Radio Five Live, John Helm, who is one of the areas best known Sports broadcasters and top impressionist, Mike Maguire. This is usually a well attended and eagerly awaited event but once again we cannot rest on our laurels and need everyone’s support. Tables of 10 are available for £350 but individuals are more than welcome to put their names down and they will be accommodated.

Next up on the fund-raising front is our Annual Dinner on Friday March 2nd.

Also, a meeting with Andy Martin on Friday, who is the General Manager of The Hunsworth, could be potentially very productive for both parties. The local restaurant and Premier Inn have been our programme sponsors for the last five years or so and they have been very supportive.

Fortunately, Andy looks set to carry on the interest that was shown by their former Manager, Phil Grundy. While it is vital for the Cricket Section to at least maintain our programme sponsorship there is so much more that we can offer a local business and The Hunsworth are more than interested in the products available from Cleck’.

We have an opportunity to acquire some much-needed revenue but also our neighbourly restaurant can advocate what they have to offer in a positive way. On that note there are vouchers available for a tremendous Meal Deal for two, which includes a bottle of wine for under £15, and those vouchers can be acquired from within Cleckheaton Sports Club.

Hopefully, we will have some news on a deal with The Hunsworth in the coming weeks just prior to the season’s beginning.

On Friday there is a meeting with Proserve gb ltd when we hope to finalise and rubber stamp the work that is to be done on the scorebox, which is due to start shortly. Interestingly, Morley CC are also interested in what Proserve can offer, which is state-of-the-art electronic technology and their advice and services could be sought after by others from within the JCT 600 Bradford League?

Moorend is a ground that has a lot to offer potential sponsors.

*Cleckheaton Cricket Club has signed up with All Rounder Teamwear to wear Adidas for the 2012 season. Anyone wishing to purchase top-noth Cricket gear can contact; http://allroundercricket.com/brands/13/TeamWear/.*

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and http://www.barproductsandservices.com

Our sincere thanks go to both Companies for their support.

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