Annual Village Cricket and Croquet day 2022

Saturday 13 August 2022 - 1pm onwards

Join us at the idyllic location of the Queen Elizabeth II Field for our wonderful traditional cricket match between Fairwarp XI and The Foresters Arms XI. All are welcome.

If you would like to play, sign up at the Foresters Arms or let us know at villagecricketandcroquet@gmail.com. However, anyone who wants to play on the day will get to play - no kit required.

• 1pm - Gates open - £1 entry fee

• 1pm - Bar opens

• 1pm - 2.30pm BBQ available

• 2pm - Cricket match - £1 match fee

• 3.30pm (approx.) - Cricket Tea

• 5.00pm - 6.30pm - BBQ available

• 5.00pm (approx) - 7pm - Midnight Rider play

BBQ and Bar

The BBQ will be serving burgers (£2.50) and hot dogs (£1.50) from 1pm until 2.30pm and then again from 5pm - 6.30pm. Fried onions and cheese available until they run out!

The bar will be serving Harveys bitter, bottled lager, cider and soft drinks (coca cola, J2O).

Cricket Tea

There will be a cricket tea provided for the players (volunteers to donate sandwiches or cakes would be appreciated). If you are not playing but would like to partake let us know so we can cater for you. Tea, coffee or squash available with the tea.

Car parking, seating etc.

There will be car parking available around the pitch. Bring your chairs and picnic tables if you wish to and a picnic.

Want to bring your dog?

Well-behaved dogs kept on the lead and cleaned up after will be welcome. However, it will not be acceptable to have dogs brought whose owner(s) intend to play cricket leaving their dog unsupervised, even if tied up.

Croquet will be available to play throughout the afternoon and there will be a raffle in aid of the QEII field pavilion.