A great turn out by the villagers of Fringford made for a great family day on this years Presidents Day at Fringford Cricket club. A close fought match was won by a team Captained by committee member Joff Cheney defeating the opposition captained by club Captain Tony ‘Tiny’ Burcham.
Many thanks to all those who turned up to play and support the teams and the club.
Fringford Cricket Club are delighted to be running the BBQ stand at the Fringford Spring Fayre on the village green on Saturday the 26th of April.
This is sure to be a great event with fun for all the family, featuring Paint-a-pot, Wellie wanging, Coconut shy, Bric-a-brac, Raffle, Ball-in-a-bog as well as a Fun Dog show and dancing.
For more information please visit www.fringford.info/springfayre
Pitching in to save club : Published on Thurday 31st May 2012
VILLAGERS are in a race against time to raise £45000 to buy a piece of land and secure the future of their cricket club.
Vice-captain Damian Leach said “So far we have managed to raise nearly £13000, which is a big effort but unfortunately still well short of the amount required.”
Now the 17-strong team and it’s dozens of supporters are planning to stage a string of fundraising events to boost the appeal.
On Sunday 3 June 2012, Mr Leach(37), who has played cricket for the village for the past 20 years, will cycle 100 miles, wearing his cricket whites, on a static bike outside the Butchers Arms Pub.
On Monday, 4 June 2012, there will be a Jubilee Portobello Road-style market at the cricket ground.
On Saturday,23 June 2012, the club also plans to stage a Summer Ball.
Mr Leach said “The club means everything to us. It’s a focal point during the summer and the whole village come down to watch our home games.”
For more details or to donate to the appeal, see fringfordcricketclub.co.uk
