Mossley community bowled over by cricket club pitch

The latest Mossley SOUP event provided a cash boost to Micklehurst Cricket Club’s planned Kippax Corner Regeneration project, thanks to community support.

Mossley SOUP volunteers hosted their latest community crowdfunding event at Emmaus Mossley.

More than 160 diners were in attendance, each donating £5 in return for soup, entertainment, presentations from four local projects and a vote.

For the 19th Mossley SOUP event, sponsored by Premier Kia, local musicians Jon, Dan and Matt welcomed diners as they took their seats and enjoyed freshly made soup.

Four presentations followed, with each presenter having four minutes to share their project or idea, followed by four questions from the audience.

The projects presented at this event were Kippax Corner Regeneration, Milton St John’s Parent Teacher Association, Mossley Town Twinning Committee Football Tournament and Walk Tall by Full Stilt.

After the presentations, diners cast their votes, a fundraising raffle was drawn and then the winning project was announced.

Kippax Corner Regeneration, a project to improve an outdoor seating area at Micklehurst Cricket Club, secured the most votes and received £1,695 raised on the night.

Chris Hepworth, who presented Kippax Corner Regeneration, said: "What a fantastic community initiative!

"We were delighted to be invited to present at Mossley SOUP and all of the projects were great.

"We are privileged to have won and can’t thank Mossley SOUP, supporters and everyone who attended on the night enough.

“I was nervous before presenting on behalf of the club, but everyone was very kind and welcoming so that put me at ease.

"Well done to everyone involved with Mossley SOUP and we look forward to utilising the vital funds to make our project a reality.”

The funds raised and secured for Kippax Corner Regeneration came from donations on the door, a raffle, a £250 donation from Mossley Town Council and £100 from Premier Kia.

The three runners-up also received £100 each towards their projects from event sponsor Premier Kia.

Four freshly made soups were prepared by local volunteers Danny, Daz and Rita.

Soup ingredients were donated by Co-op Mossley and Mossley Organic and Fine Foods, and cakes were donated by event attendees.

Raffle prizes were kindly donated by Anthony Barton Independent Family Funeral Service, Body and Mind Therapy Centre, Countryside Kids, Hatch Bakery, Manchester Candle Makers, Mossley AFC, Reclamation Room, Royal Exchange Theatre, The Old Cobblers and The Vale.

Project ideas are being sought from individuals, artists, community groups, charities and businesses for the next Mossley SOUP event, planned for October, 2025.

To find out more and submit a proposal, please click here

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