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Wirksworth & Middleton Cricket Club Secures Crucial Sponsorship Boost

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Wirksworth & Middleton Cricket Club is celebrating a successful season, which has also marked 50 years of youth cricket, thanks in part to a long-standing partnership with Longcliffe Quarries Ltd. The club has seen a significant boost in funding from their sponsor, which has helped alleviate an unexpected electricity bill for clubhouse repairs. This support has been instrumental in enabling the club to continue its community-focused activities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The club has secured a much-needed sponsorship boost from long-standing partner Longcliffe Quarries Ltd, which has been supporting the club for seven years.
  • The donation from Longcliffe has helped cover the costs of running the club, including an unexpected electricity bill for clubhouse repairs.
  • The club relies heavily on sponsorships to continue its community-focused activities, with Longcliffe's support being particularly timely this year.
  • The club has three senior teams, a Women and Girls' softball team, three youth teams, and delivers the ECB All Stars and Dynamos programs for children aged 5-11.
  • Longcliffe Operations Director Chris Wainwright highlighted the importance of supporting local community organizations and the club's commitment to inclusivity.

Statistics:

  • The club has been supported by Longcliffe for seven years.
  • The donation from Longcliffe helped cover the costs of running the club and an unexpected electricity bill for clubhouse repairs.
  • The club has three senior teams (1st XI, 2nd XI, and 3rd XI) and a Women and Girls' softball team.
  • The club delivers the ECB All Stars and Dynamos programs for 5-11-year-old children.
  • The 1st XI will end the season in the top half of Division 3, while the 2nd XI will finish mid-table in Division 7N and the 3rd XI will continue in Division 10C.

Sources:

  • Longcliffe Quarries Ltd
  • Sue Marshall, Club chair
  • Chris Wainwright, Longcliffe Operations Director
  • Wirksworth & Middleton Cricket Club (www.wirksworthmiddletoncricketclub.co.uk)

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