Lord's Taverners give Priory Park cricketers a boost

NEW equipment is on its way to Chichester Priory Park thanks to a £2,000 donation by the Lord's Taverners.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Jul 2013, 08:57 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 20:20 BST
Lord Taverners Neil and Susanne Holloway and Nigel Smith present Graeme Bennison, chairman of the Priory Park club, with £2,000 for much-needed equipment Picture by Louise Adams C130825-1Lord Taverners Neil and Susanne Holloway and Nigel Smith present Graeme Bennison, chairman of the Priory Park club, with £2,000 for much-needed equipment Picture by Louise Adams C130825-1
Lord Taverners Neil and Susanne Holloway and Nigel Smith present Graeme Bennison, chairman of the Priory Park club, with £2,000 for much-needed equipment Picture by Louise Adams C130825-1

Representatives of the fundraising group visited the club to hand over a cheque which will transform the club’s training.

They are using the money for new training kit and a bowling machine which will help ensure the cricketing stars of the future fulfil their potential.

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The Lord’s Taverners, the UK’s leading youth cricket and disability sports charity, will donate more than £3m this year to help youngsters get a sporting chance.

Chichester Priory Park, one of the oldest clubs in Sussex, have a hugely-active colts section with 210 youngsters registered at present - including 50 girls.

Matches are played throughout the summer and involve teams ranging from under-nines to under-16s.

Club chairman Graeme Bennison said: “We’re delighted by the donation from the Lord’s Taverners. It will make a real difference to the opportunities we are able to offer our youngsters.”

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