Fun and fast Prosecco cricket's here

PROSECCO Cricket, Women's Soft Ball Cricket Festival, is coming to Shaw Cricket Club in September.

LADIES ­- have you been inspired by the England women's cricket team winning the World Cup and want to give cricket a go this summer?

Well, now's your chance, as Prosecco Cricket, a popular women's soft ball cricket festival, is coming to Oldham next month.

With the popularity of similar events held across Lancashire, Shaw Cricket Club will host one of the prestigious England & Wales Cricket Board soft ball cricket festivals, branded in Lancashire as Prosecco Cricket.

The festival has been created to get more women involved in the game of cricket. Soft ball cricket is a new, fun, fast, social game for all abilities featuring a soft ball.

Craig Thompson, from Shaw Cricket Club, is delighted his club has been selected to host this prestigious festival.

He said: "We are excited to be part of a series of festivals that are being rolled out across Lancashire. With the success of England Women at the recent Cricket World Cup now is the perfect time for us to offer this opportunity to play cricket and get more women involved locally.

"The festival is aimed at encouraging new women into cricket and their friends to come along to have a great first experience of the game. The fun and friendly games will be 6-a-side, using a soft ball, under arm bowling and the rules are designed to make the games fun, fast and easy to pick up!

"There will also be a free glass of prosecco on arrival served in a branded glass, plenty of off field entertainment, plus a free t-shirt for all who take part. There is no dress code and all equipment is provided."

Julie Durrant, Lancashire Cricket Board's women's soft ball festival coordinator added: "We are delighted to be working with Shaw Cricket Club to host one of our events in the borough of Oldham. This event has been planned to ensure women feel supported, relaxed, not judged and learn new skills in an inclusive atmosphere. So why not come along and join in the fun."

The festival takes place on Friday September 8 between 5.30pm-9pm. It is for teams of six players so get your team together and sign up for just £25 at: https://booking.ecb.co.uk/d/v5qbhs/1Q.

For further information contact Julie Durrant on 07507 057692 or email jdurrant@lccc.co.uk.