Biggleswade Cricket Club hosts memorial and sponsorship games this summer

The Memorial Game and Sponsorship Game will be held on July 24 and August 7 respectfully – and people of all ages are invited to come along and enjoy the fun.

The matches are to raise money for the club to help keep membership costs down amid rising utility bills, making the game accessible to all.

Rob Anderson, treasurer of Biggleswade Cricket Club, said: "Fundraising is a big part of our club to bring some income in. We like to make it more of a family event and get lots of people involved.

"There will be a bar, beer, barbecues, soft drinks and ice cream."

The Memorial Game is a family event and people are encouraged to get involved by cheering on the players – or even joining in themselves!

Rob explained: "The game is held in memory of people who used to play at the club and has been going on for a number of years.

"It was originally called the Matt Gentle Game, and held to raise awareness about mental health.

"Now it runs to remember all members who have passed away. Their relatives come along and play in the game, and both old and new members."

Following this, August's Sponsorship Game will feature two businesses that support the club – Innovation On Site, a construction firm based in Maulden, and Biggleswade's own The Rose pub, High Street.

The events – both of which will be held on a Friday – will run from around 6pm to 9pm.

Rob added: "We are encouraging more people to come along and give cricket a go."

The group holds its adult training session on Tuesday nights from 6pm onwards. On Fridays, training is held for under 15s, under 13s and under 11s.

Three teams play matches on Saturdays, and two teams play on Sundays.

You can find out more by visiting the Biggleswade Cricket Club website, or visiting its social media sites on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. You can also click here to get in touch.

Keep your eyes peeled on social media for the club’s monthly prize draws – and a chance to win a cash prize.