THE winter series of cricket evenings restarts on Tuesday, October 12 when the speaker will be Jack Birkenshaw, former Leicestershire, Worcestershire and England spinner.

After his playing career, which included five tests, he became a first class umpire and had management experience with Somerset and Leicestershire.

The event is held in the Cricket Suite of Worcestershire CCC's ground, New Road, and starts at 7.30pm. Admission free to society members, £2.50 to non-members.