Kidderminster Cricket Club

KIDDERMINSTER are among 100 cricket clubs throughout England and Wales taking part in the Chance to Shine project aimed at rejuvenating competitive cricket in state schools.

The Chance to Shine initiative was set up by The Cricket Foundation and began with a pilot scheme during England's triumphant Ashes series last year, just involving 12 clubs and 75 schools.

Now the net has been cast wider, with each of the 100 clubs working with six schools - both primary and secondary.

The clubs will engage qualified coaches to provide high-quality cricket programmes through instruction and competitions.

Chance to Shine is being financed by an appeal, which aims to raise £25 million over five years through corporate sponsorship and private donors. The Government will match the funding pound-for-pound, and Sport England have announced a £2 million investment in the campaign.

Stourport Cricket Club

STOURPORT begin preparations for the forthcoming season in the Worcester County League with twice weekly indoor net sessions geting under way at Abberley School,Great Witley next week.

Nets for senior players will take place every Wednesday until the start of the season commencing on February 1 from 8pm-10pm.

Anyone interested should contact John Downes on 07866 493715 or Ray Cook on 01299 878987 for further details.

Net sessions for junior players only will take place every Sunday, starting on February 5 from 10am to noon.

Any new players wishing to attend are asked to contact Jim Cook for further information on 07763 276991.