Cricket Fundraiser Edges Closer To Target

Old Glossop Cricket Club’s fundraiser to purchase a new netting facility is well on its way to achieve the target.

The club, which competes in the Derbyshire & Cheshire Cricket League, has grown from strength-to-strength over the past few years thanks to the to the tireless efforts of many volunteers and club committee.

With a thriving junior section, a women and girls’ team, a disability programme and three senior men’s teams, the current nets have been used on a regular basis and are no longer fit for purpose.

The club has therefore launched a crowdfunder in a bid to replace the current nets with a two-lane netting area.

The facility is said to cost £20,000, and thanks to generous donations from players, friends and the wider public, the club had received £14,693 as we went to print.

The development will allow the club to offer more on-site practice and playing opportunities, enabling it to meet burgeoning local demand.

The facility would also be offered for use to local schools and community groups including a link with a local disability sports club.

The club is committed to be inclusive for all and to get inactive people to become more active,  aligning to Sport England and the Derbyshire Cricket Foundations strategy.

Old Glossop has worked tirelessly to ensure it offers a high quality, inclusive, safe and secure environment and facilities. The club recognises that in order to continue to do so this development is very significant to the overall vision.

You can donate via the following link: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/new-practice-facilities-for-og