There was enthusiastic support for today’s Under 9s festival at Bredon Cricket Club.
Six teams gathered at Hill Close in mild but overcast weather for a cracking day of junior cricket.
The festival was organised by second teamer Mark Notley, with help from Sean Styles and Glenn Buckley, and their hard work was recognised by an appreciative crowd of parents and visitors, who offered warm encouragement to the young players.
As well as the cricket, there was a barbecue staffed by Jennie Warren and Mandy Clements-Hunt; a tea, coffee and cake stall organised by Lucy Washbourne, hit-the-wicket competition, and prize raffle. Will Rollett kept the drinks flowing behind the bar, while Jacob and Ollie volunteered as umpires.
Although the day started off warm and dry, it became cooler later and the festival had to be hurriedly concluded when it began raining.
There was a short prize-giving ceremony in the clubhouse.
Both Dumbleton and Bredon finished the day with 10 points, but Dumbleton were declared winners having conceded fewer wickets.
Tewkesbury claimed third place with eight points and fewer wickets conceded than any other team finishing with eight points.
- There are lots of pictures from the day on our Facebook page.
