2009 3-DAY CRICKET FESTIVAL

This summer's annual 3-Day Cricket Festival was another roaring success for the club and the children who attended.

This is the fifth year of this event where the club coaches offer children the opportunity to learn and practice cricket skills. The large marquee was put to use at lunchtimes and for a quiz on Tuesday morning when the weather was a little inclement.

There were other educational activities including inputs from HMP Whitemoor, Cambridgeshire Fire Service, Cambridgeshire Police as well as other sports coaches. Wednesday was "Fun Day” with numerous bouncy castles.

Over 100 boys and girls aged between 7 and 12 years attended the festival and
on the Wednesday evening all the children returned with their parents to enjoy the presentation evening where numerous hot dogs were consumed.
Everyone received a goody bag which included pencils, eraser, tennis ball, attendance certificate, a medal and a Fenmarc baseball cap.

The main sponsor for the event was Mrs Kate Hunt with support from Bob Terry, Cliff Pearce, Fenmarc, HMP Whitemoor, Cambridgeshire Cricket Board and the Fenland District Council.

March Town Cricket Club chairman Les Mills said: ”The organising sub-committee arranged the event in conjunction with the three main coaches - Bill Adamson, Steve Seymour and Stuart Mills. Andrew Mills and Roz English also completed hours of administration work. Everyone's hard work, organisation skills and enthusiasm ensured the 3-Day Festival was very successful. I would like to thank all the other assistant coaches, helpers, St John's Ambulance staff, Mandy Haslegrave and her tea ladies, who over the three days ensured all the children had a great time”.